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Jason Hiland runs Sub 70 Golf, a golf club manufacturer providing the highest quality clubs at the lowest possible price. They sell a driver, woods, irons, putters… Golf gloves and bags, too. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the history of the brand, their relationship with a European clothing company, where the clubs are made, who is playing their clubs, their pricing model and how this small niche brand is competing with bigger brands like Titleist and TaylorMade. Sub 70 also has a podcast you gotta check out. This was a really fun episode and I really enjoyed the conversation.

Hailie Sandor works for the USGA. Last week I headed down to Pebble Beach for the US Open and spent some time with her walking around the course. Figured it was time to get her on the show to talk about her role with this prestigious organization. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast Hailie talks about all the USGA is responsible for, her experience spending time with Gary Woodland after his first major championship, the new USGA app and a new collaboration with Marvel. This was a really fun conversation and I enjoyed having Hailie on the show. Let's jump into it.

I love looking at golf course photography. Sure, I can snap a photo on my iPhone, but it's not the same. That's how Bill Hornstein and I met. He shoots golf courses, but he doesn’t stop there. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about Hornstein Creative, his time at Burning Man, more about the Scorched series and his connection to Buffalo Wild Wings. Bill also explains the Brewmaster Golf Tournament and  talks about the future of drone photography. We’ve all heard A picture is worth a thousand words. To Bill, a picture is worth a thousand tee times.

My eyes burn easily, so I tend to wear sunglasses when I play golf. There are a lot of options out there, but I choose Solar Bat. These glasses are made in Brazil, Indiana by Gary Nesty, a practicing optometrist that got started with making sunglasses for fishing. Over the years he’s added other sports like tennis and golf, and is looking to add kayaking next. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the company, the technology he is using, their Pro Staff and more about more about polarization and their relationship with brands like Chevrolet and Corvette. This was an informative episode and I encourage you to reach out if you'd like to try these state of the art glasses. Let's jump into it.

I've been following Rick for a long time, and have been paying close attention to Movement 3 Golf. Rick is focused on kinetics and thinks he might be able to fix my wayward drives. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about Rick's laundry list of certifications, his time with Brian Manzella, some of his favorite courses in Scottsdale/Phoenix and his passion for the Chicago Cubs. He even explains the GEARS Evaluation and introduces me to a beer that is only available in the Windy City. This was a fun episode and I really enjoyed learning more about Rick. Let's jump into it.

Sam is always up to something. A few weeks ago I saw him on Kickstarter promoting MNML GOLF, a new company selling lightweight golf bags. The bags are also loaded with state of the art technology and use magnets instead of zippers. The bag is also competitively priced and will make a big impact when it comes to market. Bet you see them winning some awards next year at the PGA Merchandise Show. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the bag, where the idea came from, their success with Kickstarter and if he plans to release anything else sporting the MNML logo. This was a fun episode and I always enjoy seeing what Sam is working on. Let’s jump into it.

A few weeks ago Barry Friedman said, "You need to get my colleague Chad on your show." I didn't know who Chad was at the time, but quickly learned that he had worked with Barry at Pebble Beach, spent time at Forest Dunes in Michigan and is now selling shirts for his new company Sideways 9. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play you will learn more about his time in Monterey, his interactions with Tiger Woods, his thoughts on The Loop at Forest Dunes and the future of Sideways 9. He also talks about why he always wears black. This was a fun conversation and it was great having Chad on the show.

Zack hosts From The Back Tees podcast, and while he doesn't play from the back tees, the content is incredible. The show is based in Quebec, Canada and each week there is a weekly preview, power rankings and a section called All About Tiger. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play we talk more about the show, learn more about Jerry, Nolan and the rest of the team, and discuss how they differentiate themselves from all of the other golf podcasts currently available. Zack might not play from the tips, but he's onto something here.

Pete teaches at Walloon Lake Country Club, a private club in Northern Michigan. Pete is third generation at this club and has a lot to say about growing the game of golf. He spends a lot of time analyzing golf swings, coaching boys and girls teams and won the state championship in 2017 and 2018 with the Harbor Springs girls golf team. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about Pete's teaching philosophy, his connection to womensgolf.com, his experience playing The Old Course and his relationship with Tom Watson. This was a great conversation and I really enjoyed having Pete on the show. Let's jump into it.

Jose was on this podcast last year promoting TheGrint, a handicap app that tracks scores, fairways, greens and more. Now he’s back with a new app that lets users buy and sell golf equipment online. The app is called Gimme Golf and has only been out for a few weeks. The app is invitation only, but is already impressing users worldwide. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast you will learn more about the app, how to access the app, and what the experience is like. It was great having Jose back on the show. Let's jump into it.