Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast

Play Better Series - 5 Tips for Better Wedge Play The Titleist Vokey Wedge Fitting Specialist for the Southeast United States, John Habegger joins us for Episode #271 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 5 tips for better wedge play. Tip number one, don’t just grab a wedge off the rack, get custom fit for your wedges. Second, know your gaps in-between your wedges. Third, keep your speed up, don’t decelerate. Fourth, get creative with your wedges, using different wedges for different shots. Last, learn how to utilize the bounce of the club.  Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for your next set of wedges!

Play Better Series - The Vice President of Global Tour Operations for TaylorMade Golf, Mr. Keith Sbarbaro, joins us for Episode #270 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to discuss 5 Play Better tips for being a better driver of the golf ball.  In this episode, we talk about Keith’s day to day with TaylorMade Golf, the importance of getting custom fit for the right driver, the keys to using the correct loft in your driver, the length of your driver and how it affects your swing, and how twist face can benefit the amateur golfer.  Most players should also inspect what they expect, you could find that there is something you’re missing that you never noticed before. Lastly, know your limits, when you try and do too much with your driver, you lose forgiveness.  Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for your next driver! 

The Tour Operations Manager for SeeMore Putters, Mr. Cody Hale, joins us for Episode #269 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to discuss 5 play better putting tips.  In this episode, we talk about Cody’s day to day with SeeMore, the importance of getting custom fit for the right putter, the most common mistake that amateurs make, the importance of speed control, proper practice, the feedback that SeeMore putters can provide and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for your next putter! 

The President and CEO of Club Glove, Mr. Jeff Herold, joins us for episode #268 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest in golf travel and travel accessories from Club Glove. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Club Glove golf travel bags and how the brand grew, the Club Glove TRS Ballistic travel equipment and how you can attach multiple bags together for easy travel, the extreme durability of the products that Club Glove makes, and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and check out the latest product from Club Glove!

The Global Director and Brand Manager of Golf Balls at Callaway Golf, Mr. Jason Finley, joins us for episode #267 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the Stars & Stripes TruVis golf balls. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of the TruVis golf ball came about, the process that it took to develop the ball, when the Stars & Stripes TruVis ball will be available, the importance of getting fit and finding the right ball for your game and much more! Take a listen to our podcast to see if the Chrome Soft TruVis Stars & Stripes ball is the right ball for you!

The President of Titleist Golf Balls, Mary Lou Bohn, joins us for episode #266 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Titleist AVX Golf Ball. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Titleist AVX golf ball, how the idea of the Titleist AVX ball developed, how they utilized market testing to get feedback from golfers, what kind of performance golfers can get from using the AVX ball, and much more. Take a listen to our podcast to see if the AVX is the right ball for you!

TopGolf’s Vice President of Corporate Development, Ani Mehta, joins us for episode #265 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new TopTracer Technology at TopGolf. In this episode, we discuss the integration of TopTracer Technology and how it was developed, what the technology does, how it changes the experience of golf at the driving range, the instant feedback that golfers get and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and visit a TopGolf location to try out the new technology!

To celebrate 50 years of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, we sit down with the man that started it all, Mr. Edwin Watts himself! In this episode, we discuss how Edwin got his start in the golf industry, the history of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Edwin Watts & Worldwide Golf Shops, Edwin’s passions outside the golf course and more! Join us to celebrate 50 years of Edwin Watts and take a listen!

John Novosel of Bushnell Golf joins us for episode #263 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Hybrid Rangefinder & GPS from Bushnell. In this episode we discuss John’s background in golf, the all-new Hybrid Rangefinder & GPS and the amazing technology behind it, how the new rangefinder incorporates GPS and laser to not only give you distance but even more information to help you navigate the course like never before, and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and see if the new  Hybrid Rangefinder & GPS from Bushnell is what your game is missing!

The Director of Product Development for Ping Golf, Marty Jertson, joins us for episode #262 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new G700 irons. In this episode, we discuss the Ping’s recent success with their latest products and on the Tours, the new G700 irons and the technology behind it, how the G700 iron was created, how Ping was able to create an iron that is built like a metal-wood and gives the everyday player the ability to hit towering iron shots, and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location to get custom fit and see if the new G700 irons are what your game needs!

The Vice President of Marketing for the Golf Ball Division of Titleist Golf, Michael Mahoney, joins us for episode #260 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the new Tour Soft and Velocity golf balls. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Tour Soft golf balls, the new Titleist Velocity golf balls, what players would benefit most from both of these golf balls, and Michael gives us insider information on a new golf ball coming out from Titleist! Take a listen to our podcast.

The National Sales Director for Wilson Golf, Mr. Chris Rusin, joins us for episode #261 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk the all-new Wilson C300 Irons. In this episode, we discuss the launch of the all-new Wilson C300 Irons, the difference between the various types of clubs in the market and what clubs would be best for three specific types of players, where the C300 irons fall into Wilson’s family of clubs, the power hole technology in the irons, the increased distance and face flex on the C300 irons compared to last years C200 model, and the importance of getting custom fit at a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you! Take a listen to our podcast or visit a Worldwide Golf Shops Location to get custom fit for the all-new Wilson C300 Irons!

The Marketing Director for Vokey Wedges at Titleist Golf, Mr. Jeremy Stone, joins us for episode #259 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest wedges in the Vokey line. In this episode, we discuss the all-new Vokey SM7 wedges, the technology behind the new SM7 wedges, the different grind options available including one new option, the importance of getting custom fit for your wedges and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and see if the new SM7 wedges are what your game needs!  

The Executive Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, Mr. Sam Bettinardi, joins us for episode #258 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest products from Bettinardi. In this episode, we discuss Bob Bettinardi’s legacy in the golf industry, the new BB Series putters coming out January 2018, the new Bettinardi wedge, current Bettinardi staff player along with some new exciting additions and much more! Take a listen to our podcast.

Episode #257 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast is a special one. With the holidays right around the corner, we take a trip around the United States to chat with members of the Worldwide Golf Shops team about possible gift ideas for the holidays. In this episode, we talk with members of the Worldwide Golf Shops team including representatives from Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Roger Dunn Golf Shops, The Golf Mart, Vans Golf Shops, Golfers’ Warehouse, Uinta, and the Worldwide Golf Shops E-commerce team about some fantastic holiday gifts like rangefinders, golf balls, apparel and more! Take a listen to our podcast and get some inspiration for gift ideas this holiday season!

The Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Cleveland/Srixon’s/XXIO Golf, Mr. Chuck Thiry, joins us for episode #256 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the latest products from XXIO. In this episode, we discuss the history of XXIO, it’s association with Cleveland/Srixon,  the proper pronunciation of XXIO, the all-new XXIO X line of clubs and what golfers would benefit most from using XXIO clubs. Take a listen to our podcast and see if the XXIO X clubs are what your game is missing!

Episode #255 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast is a special one. We take a trip around the United States to check out the latest footwear from FootJoy, Ecco, and Adidas. In this episode, we talk with Jim Griffin of FootJoy Golf about the D.N.A. Helix line, Eric Meyer of Ecco Golf about the new S-Drive golf shoe, and Sean Koutahi of Adidas Golf about the new Tour 360 2.0 golf shoe. Take a listen to our podcast and step up your shoe game with the latest footwear from FootJoy, Adidas, and Ecco!

The Head Coach of Illinois Men’s Golf, Mr. Mike Small, joins us for episode #254 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about College Golf and how it has evolved over time. In this episode, we discuss Mike’s career on the professional Tours, how he got started in coaching collegiate golf, the successes that Illinois has had, how college golf has evolved over the years, Mike’s relationship with Wilson Staff and much more. Take a listen to our podcast!

The Global Director of Golf Ball Innovation for Wilson Golf, Mr. Frank Simonutti, joins us for episode #253 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the all-new Wilson Duo Spin line of golf balls. In this episode, we discuss the history of the Duo golf ball, the technology that has evolved over the years, what people can expect out of the various models of Duo golf balls, the new color patterns that the Duo now comes in and much more. Take a listen to our podcast and try out the latest golf balls in the Duo line from Wilson Golf!

The Chief Executive Officer for Golfbreaks.com, Mr. Daniel Grave, joins us for episode #252 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about what’s new and upcoming with our preferred travel partners over at Golfbreaks.com. In this episode, we discuss the history of Golfbreaks.com, their recent introduction into the US market, their Early Birdie Promotion, new tournament packages for 2018-19, and much more. Take a listen to our podcast and visit our partners at Golfbreaks.com to book your next golf vacation!