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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 319. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Joe and Preston Toulon, from Toulon Golf, join the show to discuss working with tour players on putter fitting.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and the Toulons dive into many topics including Joe’s unique career in golf and what tour players are like to fit. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Joe and Preston from Toulon Golf go Off Course.

Episode 319 is here and Dan and the Toulon Golf sons discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Joe’s career in golf
The walls at Toulon HQ need sharpies
What are tour pros like to fit
The balance between blade and mallet and whether it will shift
Is there a benefit to every skill level of golfer getting fit into a putter?
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 318. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Eric Stubben, Head of R&D for Odyssey Golf, joins the show to discuss the brand new phenomenon called TRTL.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Eric dive into many topics including the insane life of the TRTL before embargo date and putting the fun in functional. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Eric Stubben from Odyssey goes Off Course.

Episode 318 is here and Dan and Eric Stubben discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

TRTL’s life before embargo
Putting the fun in functional
Performance benefits of perimeter weighting
Careful decision making around an Odyssey insert
Neck and alignment options
Asking the collab question everyone wants to know
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Golf and beer. For many golfers, the two go hand in hand. Whether it’s a few cold ones during a weekend round, a charity scramble or an afternoon with friends, drinking has become a familiar part of golf culture.

But does drinking actually belong on the golf course?

That’s the question Ryan and Jeremy are tackling in Episode 16 of the Splitting Fairways Podcast, and as usual, there are some differing opinions.

Is Golf a Sport or a Social Experience?

For some golfers, the goal is simple. Play well, shoot a good score and enjoy the challenge that makes golf so frustrating and rewarding at the same time. Adding alcohol to a game that already requires coordination, concentration and touch doesn’t necessarily make much sense.

For others, golf is about more than the scorecard. It’s four hours outside with friends, enjoying the company, the conversation and maybe a few beverages along the way.

Neither approach is necessarily wrong, but where do you draw the line?

There’s also the question of whether drinking actually helps your game. We’ve all heard someone claim they play better after a beer or two, but is that really the case, or do they simply care less about the results?

Does the Type of Round Matter?

Is having a beer during a competitive round different from enjoying a few during a charity scramble? What about a golf trip with friends versus an early morning tee time?

And perhaps the biggest question of all: At what point does your good time start affecting everyone else’s experience on the course?

In this episode, Ryan and Jeremy debate the role alcohol plays in recreational golf, whether it belongs in competitive rounds and why the answer might depend entirely on the situation.

So, where do you stand? Is drinking part of the golf experience, or would you rather save the beers for the 19th hole?

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 317. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Nick Sherburne, Founder of Club Champion, joins the show to discuss a renewed focus on educating the golfer.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Nick dive into many topics including what equipment Nick is currently excited about and the straight back straight through perspective from Club Champion. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Nick Sherburne from Club Champion goes Off Course.

Episode 317 is here and Dan and Nick Sherburne discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

A renewed focus on educating the golfer
What’s currently in Nick’s bag and what is he excited about
The straight back straight through perspective from Club Champion
Tour’s impact on putter selection
The believability component of ball fitting
Debating the reality of shaft variety golfer to golfer
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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We’ve all played with that golfer. The one who takes three perfect practice swings before chunking the ball 20 yards. Or the guy who has $2,500 worth of equipment in his bag but refuses to spend a dime on lessons. Maybe it’s the golfer who needs an exact yardage from 40 yards out, only to leave the shot 15 yards short.

But here’s the question. Does any of that actually make someone a hack?

In Episode 15 of Splitting Fairways, Ryan “Hawk” and Jeremy “Lord Tox” tackle a subject that might hit a little too close to home for some golfers: Signs You’re a Hack Golfer.

Being a hack isn’t necessarily about your handicap or how well you play. It’s about the habits, accessories, excuses and questionable decisions that make other golfers shake their heads.

And nobody is safe, including us!

What Makes Someone a Hack Golfer?

The best part about this discussion is that there really isn’t a right answer. You can be a scratch golfer and still be a hack. You can shoot 95 and be the best playing partner in the group.

So, what gives someone away as a hack before they even take a swing?

Watch the latest episode of Splitting Fairways and then tell us which habits deserve the label and which ones are completely innocent.

Just remember, before you start pointing fingers, there’s a pretty good chance you’re guilty of at least one yourself.

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