Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast

The Chief Technology Officer for Topgolf, Mr. Andrew Macaulay, joins us for episode #251 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the truly revolutionary company that has helped grow the game of golf. In this episode, we discuss the technology behind Topgolf, how the concept came about, their expansion across the country, how you don’t have to be an avid golfer to enjoy the Topgolf experience and much more. Take a listen to our podcast!

President of Titleist Golf, Steve Pelisek, joins us for episode #249 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to introduce the new Titleist 818 line of hybrids and the distance iron side of the new 718 line in the 718 T-MB, 718 AP1, and 718 AP3. In the second part of this episode, we discuss the 818 H1 and H2 hybrids, the 718 T-MB, 718 AP1 and 718 AP3 irons, the different shapes and looks of the hybrids, how these clubs can benefit your game, what players are using on tour, how Titleist puts a new spin on these scoring clubs, and how who can benefit most from the new 818 line. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to try out the 718 & 818 lines from Titleist.

President of Titleist Golf, Steve Pelisek, joins us for episode #248 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to introduce the new Titleist 718 line of irons. In part one of this episode, we discuss the new family of irons in the 718 line, what players are using on tour, the technology that is instituted into each club, how a large majority of players are integrating split iron bags, and how the new Titleist 718 line has an iron designed for players of all skill levels. Take a listen to our podcast and find a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to try the Titleist  718 irons for yourself!

The Senior Director of Irons at TaylorMade Golf, Mr. Tomo Bystedt, joins us for episode #250 of the Worldwide Golf Shops Insider Podcast to talk about the P700 series of irons. In this episode, we discuss the new P790 and P730 line of irons from TaylorMade Golf, the new technology instituted in the irons, what types of players would benefit most from what iron in the P700 line, and much more. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to try out the P700 line of irons from TaylorMade!

The Golf Club Engineer for Mizuno, Chris Voshall, joins us for episode #247 of the Golf Better Podcast to introduce the new MP-18 line of irons. In this episode, we discuss the new family of irons in the MP-18 line, the technology that is instituted into each club – including the upgraded HD Grain Flow Forge technology, how the MP-18 line has a club designed for every level of player, and much more. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to try the Mizuno MP-18 family for yourself!

The Regional Sales Manager for Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO, Mr. Eddie Drye, joins us for episode #246 of the Golf Better Podcast to talk about the re-introduction of Cleveland Golf clubs into the golf market. In this episode, we discuss the new Launcher family of clubs from Cleveland Golf, how Cleveland clubs are made for the everyday golfer, how Cleveland developed the CBX irons, the launch of the Launcher HB irons and drivers, the technology behind the HB driver and irons, and much more! Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the Cleveland Launcher HB family!

The Vice-President of Sales for FootJoy Golf, Jim Griffin, joins us for episode #245 of the Golf Better Podcast for a 2017 product catch-up. In this episode, we discuss the new products on the market like the FootJoy D.N.A. Helix line, what the pros are playing on tour and how their feedback inspires shoe design, the FootJoy Pure Touch Limited glove and many other hot products on the shelves in all Worldwide Golf Shops location. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you for the latest FootJoy gear!

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #244 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new Ping G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 woods, crossovers and hybrids, the hotter clubface that is in the G400 woods, hybrids and crossovers that launches the ball off the clubface to provide tour like distances, how they can improve the average golfers game and the importance of getting fit by a professional to get the most out of your longer clubs. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the Ping G400 family!

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #243 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new PING G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 Irons, the face flex technology in the G400 irons that launches the ball off the clubface to provide Tour like distances, how they can improve the average golfers game and the importance of getting fit by a professional to get the most out of your irons. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the Ping G400 irons!

The President of Ping Golf, John K. Solheim, joins us for episode #242 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the launch of the new PING G400 line. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming G400 Driver, how Ping continues to lead the way in club aerodynamics, the different head options in the G400 driver and the new technology and look of the shaft. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the Ping G400 driver!

PGA Tour winner, consistently ranked in the top 50 golf instructors by Golf Digest, and short-game guru, Mr. Stan Utley, joins us for episode #241 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the Orange Whip Swing Trainer, his collaborative efforts to develop the Orange Whip Wedge, how the club works for you, its benefits on improving your game around the greens and closes with a helpful bit of advice. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to try the Orange Whip Swing Trainer and Orange Whip Wedge for yourself!

Callaway Golf Media correspondent and CBS Sports golf interviewer, Amanda Balionis, joins us for episode #240 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how Amanda got started with broadcasting, joining the Callaway and CBS Sports teams, challenges she’s faced, the fun, excitement, and innovation she has been apart of in her career and wraps up with a round of 5 questions in 50 seconds. Take a listen to our podcast!

14-time PGA tour winner, two time Player's Champion, 1983 PGA Champion, four-time Ryder Cup member and 2004 Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton joins us for episode #239 of the Golf Better Podcast. In this episode, we discuss Hal's life in the game of golf, challenges he's faced, what he's doing to give back to the youth at Big Easy Ranch in Columbus, Texas and wraps up with a round of 5 questions in 50 seconds. Take a listen to our podcast.

Callaway Golf's Senior Director of Brand Management for woods and wedges, Dave Neville, joins us for episode #238 of the Golf Better Podcast with some exciting news regarding the re-emergence of one of the most iconic clubs in Callaway Golf history. In this episode, we discuss the up and coming Steelhead XR fairway woods, history of  Callaway Golf's Steelhead clubs, the Steelhead XR features and benefits, loft/grip/shaft options and its release date. Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the Callaway Steelhead XR fairway woods!

A lot has been going on since we last talked with Sean Toulon in May 2016. Last June, Sean joined the Callaway Golf team, became the general manager of Odyssey Golf’s putter division and introduced the “Toulon Design” line of putters from Callaway. In this episode, Sean discusses coming to Callaway Golf, the success of the new Odyssey Putters, the Odyssey O-Works putters with Micro-Hinge inserts, the abundance of mallet style counterbalance putters on tour and answers our 5 Questions in 50 Seconds. Take a listen to our podcast.

The National Sales Manager for Bushnell Golf, Mr. Jason Seeman, joins us for episode #236 of the GolfBetter Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the Web.com Tour testing laser rangefinders, how rangefinders improve pace of play, the newest laser rangefinders from Bushnell and more.  Listen to our podcast and check out the latest rangefinders from Bushnell at a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you. Start finding the right yardage today!

A lot has been going on at TaylorMade Golf since we last talked with President and CEO David Abeles back in January at the PGA Merchandise Show. The signing of Rory McIlroy as a staff member for one. And the recent purchase of the company by KPS Capital Partners followed shortly after that. Not to mention the hottest selling putter in the Spider Tour and the new TP5 and TP5x golf balls as well. We found it a great time to hook up with David to talk about those things and more here on our podcast. Take a listen to our podcast, we hope you enjoy it!

Episode #234 of the GolfBetter Podcast is a very special one. We are joined by Major Dan Rooney to discuss a moment that changed his and others’ lives forever, the Folds of Honor Foundation, how the foundation has grown and how someone can support the foundation. He also spoke about the all-new Puma Volition America line of apparel and footwear, where a portion of the proceeds from the sales go directly to supporting Folds of Honor. Take a listen to the podcast and support the Folds of Honor Foundation.

We preach all of the time about being custom fit for clubs, which involves getting on a launch monitor to check out the important measurables of your game (swing speed, launch angle, ball speed, spin rate, etc.). These launch monitors are very expensive and not really available to individual consumers. That is until now. In episode #233 of the GolfBetter Podcast, we chat with the Managing Director of Golf Division, Mr. Andy Allen, about the first personal launch monitor of its kind, SkyTrak Personal Launch Monitor. We also talk about how the SkyTrak Personal Launch Monitor is a realistic and real-time golf practice and play system that connects to your compatible device and provides immediate shot launch data and ball flight visual feedback as soon as you hit the ball and much more! Take a listen to your latest podcast and try the SkyTrak Personal Launch Monitor for yourself!

The Manager of Golf Club Innovation for Wilson Golf, Mr. John Pergande, joins us for episode #232 of the GolfBetter Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the D300, D200, C200 series of clubs, the technology behind it and the improvements from previous models.  Take a listen to our podcast and visit a Worldwide Golf Shops location near you to get custom fit for the latest line of clubs from Wilson Golf!