No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Mike McCartan, co-founder of the National Links Trust and golf course architect, dives into the mission of preserving and renovating public golf courses in D.C. He emphasizes the importance of affordable access, detailing efforts at East Potomac and Langston. The conversation highlights the cultural significance of these courses and the challenges they face, including political obstacles and renovation timelines. Mike also shares impactful community programs aimed at fostering new golf enthusiasts.

Carl Markestad, founder of Carl's Place, transforms the indoor golf scene with his DIY simulator enclosures. He shares the journey from outdoor screens to becoming a leading manufacturer of golf sims. Discover how advanced technology and price drops have made home setups more accessible. Learn about common installation pitfalls, creative build options, and the various mats that influence play. With tips on room requirements and budget tiers, Carl provides insights that will inspire both amateur and pro golf enthusiasts to elevate their game indoors!

Randy, Cody and Jordan put a bow on the 2025 LPGA season with a quick review of last week’s Grant Thornton (Way to go LC!!!) and the biggest storylines from the past twelve months in the women’s game including Craig Kessler’s arrival as the new LPGA Tour Commissioner, Nelly’s winless campaign in the year of parity on tour, emerging Japanese players, Jeeno as world #1 and more. From there we hand out some 2025 superlatives, ask for a year-long mulligan, and revisit some of our predictions from the start of the season. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our Sponsors: Titleist ServPro Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro + Grant Thornton thoughts 08:45 - Biggest 2025 LPGA Storylines 48:00 - 2025 Superlatives 1:08:30 - Mulligan of the Year, Picks review If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts delve into their golfing journeys of 2025, sharing personal achievements and setbacks. They unveil the gear changes that improved their games and discuss notable courses like Royal County Down. Reflecting on the 'Will They Go Lower' predictions, they analyze their performances while making bold bets for next year. Memorable holes, favorite playing partners, and new trends in golf add flavor to their conversation. Plus, they make vows for 2026, focusing on habits they'd like to start or stop for better performance.

Cody McBride, a passionate golf contributor and high-level amateur player from Montana, shares his golfing journey. He dives into his recent game status, revealing his 2.4 handicap and ball speed improvements. Cody recounts experiences from Monday qualifiers and discusses his favorite and least favorite pros, naming Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir respectively. He unveils his top ten favorite courses, with Sandhills ranking first, and humorously wishes for a magic fix for three-foot putts. His insights on equipment preferences add an entertaining touch!

The NLU Quiz Show is back with DJ playing the role of host as we bring on Matt Every as our third contestant for a 2025 golf trivia battle with Soly and TC. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠ Support our Sponsors: Titleist The Stack If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the hosts dive into the drama at Royal Melbourne as Cam Smith's final-hole blunder hands victory to Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson. They discuss the course's unique features and why it's a top contender for a hypothetical fifth major. The conversation shifts to the contrasting fields of the Australian Open and Hero World Challenge, plus Rory McIlroy's differing opinions on course quality. As they wrap up, they touch on Justin Thomas's comments about green speeds and the implications for PGA leadership.

Scott Warren and Matt Mollica, hosts of the Australian Golf Passport podcast and experts in Australian golf, share insights during the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne. They discuss the dynamic landscape of course renovations, spotlighting changes at Royal Sydney and New South Wales. The conversation dives into the future of men’s and women’s Opens and the significance of recent World Top 100 rankings. They also reflect on their favorite podcast interviews and the unique challenges of remote island golf courses.

Professional golfer Justin Thomas shares insights on his recovery from back surgery and the pressing challenges of the 2025 Ryder Cup. He reflects on lessons from the defeat at Bethpage, including the impact of course setup mistakes and fan behavior. Justin tips on his motivation to rise back to the top and the dynamics of pairing with teammates like Bryson Morikawa. He also discusses the culture differences in Ryder Cup teams and outlines thoughts on the PGA Tour's future under new leadership.

Join TC and Neil as they recount their unforgettable golfing adventure through New Zealand's stunning courses. Highlights include their impressions of the breathtaking Tara Iti, with its unique design and standout holes, and the exceptional experience at Te Arai. They dive into the challenges of course strategy, the intricate roles of caddies, and the warm club culture. Plus, they share travel tips and memorable moments that showcase why New Zealand is a must-visit for golf enthusiasts!