Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Charlie Warzel joins us to moderate a mullet-style mailbag covering bidets, seriousness vs. stupidity, Britney, water falling off ducks, almost quitting, secrets, breakfast balls, showmanship, An Apology Triangle, Hollywood, Irish game translations, egregious hairstyles, benign fears, Jeff Daniels, richochets, NBA Jam, congratulatory arson, Tecmo Bowl crowd hairstyles, Dave Matthews, and early 2000’s Cinnamon Rolls.  MUSIC CREDITS:  Enigmatic is by BenSound Faceoff by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100403 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Pink Flamenco is by Doug Maxwell Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli catch up on the last few weeks of golf and then get into an in-depth mid-year review.  Want bonus content? Join our Patreon group at chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro  Kudos to Goodr - goodr.com/chasingscratch to get 15% off Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch to get 20% off  MUSIC CREDITS:  Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Champion's Routine" is by Aulx Studio via PremiumBeat.com "In the Cool of the Day" is by Swan Productions via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Join the hosts as they humorously navigate the sweltering heat of Florida, discussing a whimsical boulder incident. They reflect on a transformative eleven days packed with golf lessons and a major sporting event. The conversation dives into mastering swing mechanics, comparing themselves to the pros while exploring women's golf techniques. They share personal anecdotes from their golf outings, tackling superstitions and celebrating new milestones. Throughout, the emphasis is on resilience, technique, and the emotional connections forged on the fairway.

Eli travels to North Carolina for the season's 2nd major.  Want bonus content? Join our Patreon group at chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro  Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch to get 20% off  MUSIC CREDITS:  Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Champion's Routine" is by Aulx Studio via PremiumBeat.com "In the Cool of the Day" is by Swan Productions via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike devotes his first two months of the golf season to playing lessons.  Want bonus content? Join our Patreon group at chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Goodr sunglasses - goodr.com/chasingscratch to get 15% off  MUSIC CREDITS:  Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/epic-theme-no-2 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Champion's Routine" is by Aulx Studio via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Sparks fly and emotions run high when Mike and Eli get into a heated disagreement.  MUSIC CREDITS:  Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Pink Flamenco" is by Doug Maxwell "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Interceptions" is by Symphonic Collective via PremiumBeat.com "The Game Changer" is by Evan McDonald via PremiumBeat.com "The Right Spot" is by Adieu Adieu via PremiumBeat.com Faceoff by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100403 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Swinging Out Loud" based on "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

PGA Tour player and legendary putter Greg (Greggers) Chalmers joins us to talk putting, playing under pressure, PGA Tour stories, Tiger, the worst putting training aid, and more. To support Greg's foundation: chasingscratchgolf.com/greg  For a free Titleist ball fitting, visit: https://www.titleist.com/fitting/golf-ball-fitting and click the "Schedule Your Golf Ball Consultation" button MUSIC CREDITS:  Faceoff by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100403 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Eli plays in the first real golf tournament of his life with friend of the show Ryan Ogle.  Want bonus content? Visit chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro  MUSIC CREDITS:  Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Pink Flamenco" is by Doug Maxwell (kudos to Will Terry) "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Heaven's Gate" is by Olive Musique via PremiumBeat.com "Mystery Box" is by Daniel Belardinelli via PremiumBeat.com "You Sexy Thing" Karoake by SongJam "Stinson" is by Reed Mathis Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli travel to Austin, TX for the first major of the year.  Kudos to today's sponsors:  FootJoy: footjoy.com/myjoys  Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off Pressure principles referenced are from "Performing Under Pressure" by Hendrie Wesinger & JP Pawliw-Fry  MUSIC CREDITS:  "Air to the Throne" is by Wayne Jones "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh via PremiumBeat.com "Mystery Box" is by Daniel Belardinelli via PremiumBeat.com "The Game Changer" is by Evan McDonald via PremiumBeat.com "Dealer Thriller" is by Simon Charrier via PremiumBeat.com "These Mornings" is by L-Ray Music via PremiumBeat.com Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100208 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Epic Theme No. 2 "Majestic/Epic" by Steven O’Brien https://soundcloud.com/stevenobrien Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/epic-theme-no-2 Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/nD6_aQIJgW0 Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

In this engaging discussion, Kiel Alderink, a PGA teaching professional and co-founder of Mental Golf Type, unpacks how personality affects golf performance. He explains the significance of understanding your mental golf type and how it can enhance gameplay. Topics include the psychological dynamics influencing performance, strategies to manage introversion and extroversion on the course, and the role of visualization in success. Kiel emphasizes personalized approaches to tackle mindset challenges and boost focus for every golfer.