Golf Guide Podcast

Jay Blasi is a golf course architect, whose prominent West Coast work includes Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open, where he was a key figure in Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s design team. Jay also recently completed a complete renovation of Santa Ana Country Club in Irvine, CA, and is now consulting with the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance for their restoration of Sharp Park Golf Course.   This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle brings on his buddy Kev to talk about alternative tournament formats in the wake of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans switching to a 2-man team format. They discuss how much they enjoy playing in tournaments that utilize rules like chapman, stableford, moneyball, alternate shot and more, and which ones they'd like to see added to the PGA Tour schedule.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle talks to his buddy Ben, who is an avid amateur golfer, caddy and lover of golf course architecture. You can follow him on instagram @thegolfhawk. On this episode, Kyle and Ben talk about their love of Bay Area golf, and discuss topics all over the golf spectrum, including their favorite tracks in Sonoma County, the best private clubs on the San Francisco peninsula, playing golf with Tom Doak, the perfect hickory golf championship and much more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET & Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 Masters Tournament has come and gone, and hosts Kyle and Casey share their thoughts on Sergio Garcia and his stunning victory at Augusta National Golf Club, as well as whether or not Justin Rose 'lost' the tournament, why Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler were so awful on Sunday's final round, and Jim Nantz's spectacular performance in Butler Cabin.   This episode is sponsored by Seamus Golf - use the promo code 'GolfGuide15' and save 15% on all purchases at SeamusGolf.com for April 2017. This episode is also proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle give their predictions for the 2017 Masters and what they expect to see at the annual tournament contested at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include the news that Dustin Johnson has fallen down a flight of stairs on the eve of the first round, each of their ideal Masters outcomes, how Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will fare and whether a first time participant has a shot at winning. For the final 2 minutes of the podcast, both hosts touch on the Lexi Thompson ruling at last weekend's ANA Inspiration and how replay could be ruining the sport of golf.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the main storylines they'll be following for the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Stories they'll be following include; Jordan Spieth's return to Augusta after his historic 2016 collapse, Dustin Johnson heading into the tournament as the overwhelming favorite, Rory McIlroy attempting to complete the career grand slam, and much more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Golf Guide Podcast co-host Casey sits down with Kyle to discuss the recent suit filed against Acushnet (parent company of Titleist) by Costco and what the legal implications are for both sides. Costco has asked for a declaratory judgment in response to a letter it received from Acushent, asserting that Costco infringed on 11 of its patents and engaged in false advertising based on the Kirkland Signature guarantee that its products meet or exceed the quality of leading national brands. Casey and Kyle discuss what the impeding lawsuit could look like, some possible outcomes, and make some educated guesses as to how everything will shake down. Information used in this podcast is sourced from articles on MyGolfSpy, Golf-Patents.com and the United States District Court.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo Links is the co-founder of the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance. Bo and his colleague Richard Harris founded the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance to protect public golf in San Francisco, and for the past 10 years, they have been leading the fight to keep Sharp Park Golf Course open, despite efforts from various environmental groups to close the seaside links. Sharp Park was designed in 1932 by Alister MacKenzie, and at one time was labeled "The poor man's Cypress Point." Bo has been playing Sharp Park since the 1960's and is one of the course's greatest historians. After a 10+ year long legal battle, Sharp Park was designated as a “Historic Resource Property” under the California Environmental Quality Act, and now the SFPGA's next mission is to restore as much of the original Alister MacKenzie design as possible. Bo and host Kyle Surlow discuss what the journey has been like up to this point, and what will happen to Sharp Park going forward. You can join the San Francisco Golf Alliance by clicking

Hosts Kyle and Casey continue to give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In this episode, the hosts cover the divisive and most substantial rule change, which revolves around leaving the flagstick in the hole whilst putting. Other rules topics in this episode include player behavior, pace of play an more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Casey give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In part 1 of 2, new rule propositions discussed include those that relate to the ball being at rest and in motion, taking relief, repairing spike marks on the putting surface and more.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Ogle is the founder of Breaking Eighty. On this episode, Sean discusses how he founded Breaking Eighty, the joys of golf course photography, Scottish golf vacations, and his goal to play the world's best golf courses. For the final half of the episode, our host and Sean discuss Breaking Eighty's recent article where he ranks the 100 best courses that he's played over the past couple years, specifically those on the West Coast.   This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Johnson is the founder and editor of The Fried Egg, where he covers amateur and professional golf, as well as golf course architecture and design. In this episode, Andy discusses his article 'A Systematic Problem' where he aims to identify the flaws in Golf Digest's List of the Top 100 golf courses. Along the way, he and host Kyle dive into a variety of golf-related topics, including how Andy founded The Fried Egg, Golf Digest vs. Golfweek's rating systems and more.   This episode is presented by Golf Guide Magazine and GolfGuide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the death of the Kirkland Signature golf ball, how Costco's foray into the golf ball business will affect the industry going forward, whether or not Costco will ever make a comparable ball again, and MyGolfSpy's coverage of the whole ordeal. For the final 50 minutes of the show, the hosts talk about the long awaited return of Tiger Woods, his decision to sign with Taylor Made, his odds at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and prop bets worth wagering on this weekend.   This episode of the Golf Guide podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our host sits down with buddies Mike and Mark to talk about Mark's wild times in college and what goes on behind the scenes of a maintenance staff at one of the nation's top golf clubs.   This episode is presented by GolfGuide.net and Golf Guide Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking back at all that happened in the world of golf in 2016. The hosts review their favorite memories from 2016, including their favorite major and best individual moments. Then they touch on some of year's lowlights and decide what'd they'd most like to forget. Finally, they look ahead to 2017, and hope for great things from Tiger Woods.   This episode is presented by The Store at GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most dominant golfer of the 21st century returns to the PGA Tour this weekend after a 16 month hiatus. Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss Tiger Woods' first-round performance at the Hero World Challenge and pontificate on what Tiger's golf future holds.   This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net - the best place to save on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonoma County isn't just home to tremendous wine and microbreweries, but also plays host to a plethora of great public golf courses. Host Kyle and guests Brad Q. and Mark break down Golf Guide's list of Sonoma County's 10 best public golf courses.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET - The best place to save up to 70% on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside Disneyland, there's a new 'happiest place on earth'.  Host Kyle and his buddy Brad explain why Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is Golf Guide's favorite vacation destination in America, golf or otherwise, and divulge how to maximize the fun on your next Bandon trip.  Kyle goes over his article on how to visit Bandon Dunes on a shoestring budget, along with the advantages and disadvantages of visiting the resort at each time of year.   This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET, the place where you can save up to 70% on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle talks with fellow golf enthusiast Brad Q. about how things shaked out at the PGA Tour's Safeway Open at Silverado last weekend.  Brad spent Sunday in Napa watching the action unfold and to follow his all-time favorite player Phil Mickelson.   This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiger Woods gave Bay Area golf fans a few days notice that he wound be missing the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort, citing that his game was not where he wanted it to be for his PGA Tour return.  Host Kyle and his longtime golf buddy Kev talk about what it means for Tiger to delay his PGA Tour comeback, and how golf fans should feel about his decision to postpone his comeback until he feels confident in his game. In addition, a recent report from The Golf Channel's Matt Ginella informs us that a new 18-hole course could be in play for the already spectacular Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.  Kev and Kyle reflect on their past experience at 'The Sheep Ranch', and whether building a regulation golf course in it's place is good or bad for golf.   This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.net and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices