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Mathew Wangrycht & Joe Keith | Golf News Hosts
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The ultimate show for the obsessed amateur golfer. Based in Las Vegas, The Chasing Daylight Podcast delivers real talk on the current state of golf, from the PGA Tour to your local muni. Each week, four friends (and golf nerds) sit down to discuss: Golf Equipment: Reviews on the hottest new clubs and gear hitting the shelves.Pro Golf: Honest banter on Major tournaments, the PGA, and industry headlines.Insiders: Interviews with guests from inside the golf world.Las Vegas Golf: Perspectives from the heart of the desert. Whether you're a scratch golfer or a high-handicapper, join the conversation for unfiltered opinions and genuine love for the game.

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  1. 5d ago

    405: Is a $1,000 7-Wood INSANE? The Real Cost of Golf Club Fittings

    ⛳ Is a $1,000 7-Wood Really Worth It? Welcome to Episode 405 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! How much should golfers really spend on a custom club fitting? This week, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan dive into the rising cost of golf equipment, expensive aftermarket shafts, and the difference between getting properly fit and paying for upgrades you might not need. The conversation starts with a golfer who reportedly spent approximately $1,000 on a single Callaway 7-wood through Club Champion, including an upgraded shaft, PUREing, and additional build services. The guys discuss whether those upgrades deliver enough performance to justify the price and how everyday golfers can find better value. Matt also shares his ongoing iron shaft experiment, from lightweight graphite to Nippon steel shafts, and explains how changes in shaft weight, launch, and ball flight have affected his game. 🔥 ALSO ON THIS EPISODE: Club Champion fitting prices and expensive equipment upgradesHow to find a golf club fitting without overspendingMatt's latest iron shaft experiments and fitting discoveriesThe Internet Invitational: 64 players, massive prize money, and mixed first impressionsWhy Las Vegas Paiute continues to impressWildhorse Golf Club's improving greens and local course conditionsMore than 100 reports submitted to our Vegas Course Conditions pageNew features in the Chasing Daylight Podcast CommunityUpcoming Vegas golf rankings and our holiday gift guideLIV Golf rumors, future uncertainty, and plenty of golf banter💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Would you spend $1,000 on one golf club? Have you ever paid for a custom fitting only to question whether the upgrades were necessary? Drop your thoughts in the comments! MORE CHASING DAYLIGHT Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15% https://garsengolf.com SHOW SUPPORTERS Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHT Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast MORE FROM THE CREW Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ FOLLOW THE CDP CREW Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

  2. Oct 21

    404: Golf's Biggest Debates: LIV, Ball Rollback, Slow Play & Rising Costs

    Golf's biggest controversies are on the table, and nobody is holding back. In Episode 404 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan tackle some of the most divisive issues in golf. From LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to rising green fees, the proposed golf ball rollback, slow play, and questionable equipment marketing, the guys share their opinions on where the game is headed. Did LIV Golf actually improve professional golf? Should recreational golfers be punished for the distance professionals hit the ball? Is a $200 public golf round ever justified? And are manufacturers selling meaningful equipment improvements or simply better marketing? We also debate sandbagging in amateur tournaments, whether golfers should play from tees that match their ability, and if recreational golf needs simpler rules. Later, we turn our attention to the upcoming Internet Invitational, its expanded 64-player field, and whether internet golf events are becoming more about views than competitive golf. Also in this episode: New golf equipment and fitting conversationsThe Internet Invitational and YouTube golf personalitiesLimited-edition CDP ball markers from Goodwood GolfLas Vegas golf course conditions and community updatesThe final Vegas Golf Network eventOur Garsen Grips giveawaySupport The Chasing Daylight Podcast Garsen Grips — https://garsengolf.com — Code: DAYLIGHT15 Bushnell Golf — https://bushnell.pxf.io/ZVDb2R — Code: DAYLIGHT10 ParLinks Performance — https://parlinxperformance.com Code: DAYLIGHT10 More Chasing Daylight Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ Listen To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 Show Supporters Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ Follow Chasing Daylight Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast More From The Crew Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ Follow The Cdp Crew Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

  3. Oct 16 ·  Video

    403: Golf's First Super Shoe? The ParLinx P-1

    Golf's First Super Shoe? Inside ParLinx Performance What happens when a lifelong golfer and a former Nike footwear designer decide to rethink everything about golf shoes? On this special interview episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt sits down with Brian Kelly and Peter Backus, the co-founders of ParLinx Performance, to explore their innovative P-1 golf shoe. Peter brings more than 30 years of footwear design experience, including work with Nike, Oakley, and The North Face. His career includes Nike running shoes, early Tiger Woods golf footwear, and the first Jordan golf shoe. Now, he's bringing that experience to ParLinx. The P-1 isn't designed to look or perform like a traditional golf shoe. Featuring a specially tuned carbon-fiber plate, a unique multi-layer spikeless traction system, and running-shoe-inspired cushioning, ParLinx believes it's created something entirely different. But does the technology actually deliver on the golf course? Matt has spent considerable time playing in the ParLinx P-1, and he shares his firsthand experience with comfort, stability, durability, and traction. In This Episode: The story behind ParLinx Performance and its founders.Peter Backus's experience designing shoes for Nike and Jordan.Why ParLinx calls the P-1 "Golf's First Super Shoe."How carbon-fiber plates can influence walking comfort and swing stability.The engineering behind the shoe's unique spikeless traction.Why comfort doesn't have to come at the expense of performance.Waterproof versus water-resistant golf shoes.Bringing basketball-inspired sneaker styling to golf.What's next for ParLinx, including new designs and future products.Whether you're a golfer who walks every round, a sneaker enthusiast, or someone looking for a different approach to golf footwear, this conversation is worth checking out. Learn more about ParLinx Performance: https://parlinxperformance.com/ If you're interested in buying a pair of the P1's, use our code DAYLIGHT10 to save 10% on your order! MORE CHASING DAYLIGHT Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15% https://garsengolf.com SHOW SUPPORTERS Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ FOLLOW THE CHASING DAYLIGHT Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast MORE FROM THE CREW Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ FOLLOW THE CDP CREW Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

  4. Oct 14 ·  Video

    402: Las Vegas Golf Community: LIV Debate & Gear Talk

    The Las Vegas golf community is at the heart of Chasing Daylight Podcast episode 402. Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan talk course rankings, golf friendships, and what could come next for CDP—alongside a lively LIV Golf debate and another trip to Tinkertown. Matt walks through CDP's community features, including player cards, what's-in-the-bag profiles, and a golf passport for tracking courses played. The crew invites listeners to contribute Vegas course rankings and condition reports, reflects on the final regular-season Vegas Golf Network event, and discusses ideas for future community outings. There's plenty of gear talk, too. Matt shares how a swing change affected his ball flight and why he's testing Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts. The conversation also covers Bushnell affiliate news, CDP's support for Hesher Hack's hole-in-one challenge, Garsen grips, Blades Brown and celebrity golf, plus the usual Vegas stories and friendly arguments. What would make a golf community useful to you: finding playing partners, sharing course conditions, tracking your golf travels, or joining an outing? Tell us in the comments. Visit the Chasing Daylight Podcast website to explore the community and Vegas Rankings. Subscribe to the show, share this episode with your regular foursome, and join the conversation. Editorial note: The LIV discussion includes host opinions and claims about player moves, funding, and eligibility; this description does not present those claims as independently verified news. Community membership benefits and future events discussed in the episode are proposals, not confirmed offers. Affiliate disclosure: CDP may earn a commission from purchases through its affiliate links. The episode mentions Bushnell code DAYLIGHT10 and Garsen code DAYLIGHT15 Make sure you are following the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 Special thanks to our show sponsor: Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/ CDP Socials: https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast Joe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Jeremy's New Golf Brand: https://www.damngoodputter.com/ Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew: Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/ Support the show

  5. Oct 7 ·  Video

    401: Inside the U.S. Mid-Am: What It’s REALLY Like to Play a USGA Championship

    What is it actually like to qualify for and compete in the U.S. Mid-Am? Trey Sanders joins the Chasing Daylight Podcast after earning his way into the USGA championship with a bogey-free 66 in qualifying. Trey takes us inside the entire experience—from arriving at Sand Valley and seeing his name on the USGA range for the first time to competing on championship setups at Sand Valley and The Lido. We get into the speed and firmness of the golf courses, the mental and physical grind of tournament golf, first-tee nerves, what separates elite amateur players, and why Trey believes more golfers should test their games in competition. The conversation also turns to one of amateur golf’s biggest debates: former professionals being reinstated as amateurs. Trey, a reinstated amateur himself, explains where he thinks the current system works—and where there may need to be a line. Plus, we talk Mammoth Dunes, Erin Hills, Sand Valley vs. Bandon Dunes, South Shore at Lake Las Vegas, our NASCAR pit experience, and the latest updates to the Chasing Daylight Podcast Community. Episode 401 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast. Subscribe and join us LIVE every Tuesday at 7 PM Pacific. Presented with support from Garsen Golf. Use code DAYLIGHT15 at checkout. MORE CHASING DAYLIGHT Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop:https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15% https://garsengolf.com SHOW SUPPORTERS Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHT Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast MORE FROM THE CREW Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ FOLLOW THE CDP CREW Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

  6. Sep 30 ·  Video

    400: Does Golf Still Need the Presidents Cup?

    Does golf still need the Presidents Cup? We debate its future, Team USA’s alternate-shot struggles, and the commercial breaks that keep interrupting the action as the Chasing Daylight Podcast celebrates episode 400. Matt, Dan, and Jeremy also dig into Las Vegas golf course conditions. Matt shares why TPC Summerlin impressed him with firm fairways and fast greens, plus his mixed first impressions of Revere’s reopened Lexington course following its turf renovation. Back on the professional golf side, we discuss Medinah’s redesign and Bryson DeChambeau’s backyard challenge videos. We also cover Matt's near hole-in-one with a 7-wood, a Rose & Fire customer-service update, and the Vegas Golf Network’s final stretch. Most of all, this episode is about the community that helped us reach 400. We revisit the show’s beginnings, announce giveaway winners during the recording, and share plans for the next chapter of Chasing Daylight—from golfer profiles and course reports to questions for the hosts and future CDP events. Join the free community on the Chasing Daylight Podcast website, share your latest course report, and tell us what you want to hear next. Subscribe on YouTube or follow the podcast wherever you listen. Giveaways featured in this episode were completed during the live recording. MORE CHASING DAYLIGHT Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop: https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15% https://garsengolf.com SHOW SUPPORTERS Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHT Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast MORE FROM THE CREW Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ FOLLOW THE CDP CREW Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

  7. Sep 23 ·  Video

    399: Las Vegas Golf Course Conditions: Worth the Green Fees?

    Are Las Vegas golf course conditions keeping up with rising green fees? In Episode 399 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan share course updates, debate value for local golfers, and explain why player-submitted condition reports matter. The crew discusses improving greens at Reflection Bay, the surprisingly green look of The Club at Sunrise, updates from Angel Park, and renovation news from Revere’s Lexington course. Coyote Springs gets a closer look, including praise for its greens and concerns about the surrounding areas. There’s plenty of equipment talk, too: Titleist Pro V1 versus Callaway Chrome Tour X, golf ball cover durability, headcovers that don’t hold up, and an Odyssey White Damascus putter find. Plus, the hosts weigh in on Scottie Scheffler’s schedule, discuss the golf distance debate, cheer on Trey’s Mid-Am trip, and preview the Episode 400 celebration. Which Las Vegas course has earned your green fee lately? Tell us the course, when you played, and what the conditions were like. Subscribe to The Chasing Daylight Podcast on YouTube and follow the show on your favorite podcast app for more golf talk from Las Vegas. Make sure you are following the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 Special thanks to our show sponsor: Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/ CDP Socials: https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast Joe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Jeremy's New Golf Brand: https://www.damngoodputter.com/ Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew: Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/ Support the show

  8. Sep 16 ·  Video

    398: Las Vegas Golf Course Rankings: Now It’s Your Turn

    Las Vegas golf course rankings should include the golfers who actually play here. In episode 398 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, we break down the latest upgrades to our Vegas course conditions hub and explain how listeners can submit their own course rankings. We cover free player profiles, more detailed practice facility reports, and a ranking system that awards 70 points for the course and 30 for the extras. You can save your progress, return later, and mark courses you haven’t played. Then we get into the Wolf Creek debate, fall golf in Las Vegas, and why course conditions deserve more context than a comment-section takedown. Dormancy, irrigation, weather, and maintenance budgets all enter the conversation. Also on the show: San Diego golf and Torrey Pines pricing, discussion of possible PGA Tour changes, the final VGN major at Coyote Springs, and Matt’s enthusiasm for Callaway’s Mini Spinners. Played a Vegas course recently? Share what you found. Golfers helping golfers—that’s the point. VEGAS GOLF LISTENER RANKINGS VEGAS GOLF COURSE CONDITIONS MORE CHASING DAYLIGHT Episodes, articles, golf content & the CDP Pro Shop:  https://www.chasingdaylightpodcast.com/ LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-daylight-podcast/id1464725572 SPONSORED BY GARSEN GOLF — Use code DAYLIGHT15 to save 15% https://garsengolf.com SHOW SUPPORTERS Gretsch Golf Academy — https://gretschgolf.com/ Las Vegas Golf Superstore — https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ Rohrs Golf Co — https://rohrsgolf.com/ FOLLOW CHASING DAYLIGHT Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ X — https://x.com/CDPGolfShow Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast MORE FROM THE CREW Joe's HittinGreens on Whatnot — https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku Damn Good Putter — https://www.damngoodputter.com/ 1440 Golf - https://www.fourteen40golf.com/ FOLLOW THE CDP CREW Mathew Wangrycht - https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/ Joe Keith - https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin - https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter Dan Hodges - https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free62/ Support the show

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The ultimate show for the obsessed amateur golfer. Based in Las Vegas, The Chasing Daylight Podcast delivers real talk on the current state of golf, from the PGA Tour to your local muni. Each week, four friends (and golf nerds) sit down to discuss: Golf Equipment: Reviews on the hottest new clubs and gear hitting the shelves.Pro Golf: Honest banter on Major tournaments, the PGA, and industry headlines.Insiders: Interviews with guests from inside the golf world.Las Vegas Golf: Perspectives from the heart of the desert. Whether you're a scratch golfer or a high-handicapper, join the conversation for unfiltered opinions and genuine love for the game.

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