Birdie Golf Club Podcast

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Welcome to the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, where your host Dave weekly finds golf personalities from around the world and shares a conversation with them to learn more about their journey and why golf is important to them. From current Tour Pro's to Content Creators and Industry Experts, I look to get deeper than just an interview and instead find value in each individual. I hope the podcast above anything becomes a companion to your weekly routine and if along the way we can all find tips to help our game both off and on the course, then wouldn't that be lovely.

  1. 2d ago

    100 Episodes of Golf Stories, Standout Guests & What's Next

    100 episodes. Two years. Countless conversations. One very full glass of wine. In this special 100th episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave goes solo to celebrate two years of golf podcasting, reflect on the standout moments from the first 99 episodes and share what he's learned along the way. From fascinating conversations with professional golfers to deeply personal stories about grief, mental health and the power of golf, Dave revisits the guests and moments that have made the biggest impression on him. He also explores the growing popularity of YouTube golf, the extraordinary viewing figures behind the Internet Invitational and what this could mean for the future of professional golf. In this 100th episode: Celebrating 100 episodes and thanking the listeners, guests, sponsors and family who made it possible. Revisiting a professional golfer whose career took off shortly after appearing on the podcast. Scott Fawcett on grief, loss and the life lessons that extend far beyond golf. Sam from Golf Saved My Life and Matty the All Golfer on golf's ability to change lives. Chris Ryan, golf content on YouTube and the changing way people watch the game. The Internet Invitational vs the Masters: could YouTube golf really rival traditional golf's biggest events? Lee Brennan from LA Golf Channel and the importance of community in golf. Hannah Holden, her impact on the podcast and what's coming up in Spain. The highs and lows of two years behind the microphone. Dave answers his first listener Q&A, including where he hopes the podcast will be at Episode 200. What's next for Birdie Golf Club? Dave reveals what's coming in 2027, including changes to the Better Project and a new 12-part bonus series exploring the fascinating historical figures who shaped golf. The series begins with Greg Norman. Get involved: Which episode or guest has stuck with you most over the last 100 episodes? Send your questions, memorabilia for the studio walls and future Q&A ideas to birdiegolfpod@gmail.com. Thank you for being part of the Birdie Golf Club. You're all in the clubhouse. ⛳ Brought to you with the support of our partners: Srixon | Payntr Golf | Shot Scope | Golf Escapes

  2. Oct 26

    Project Bandit: Can You Game the Golf Handicap System? | Coops

    Can you become a golf handicap bandit while playing every round honestly? Has the World Handicap System made it too easy to manipulate your handicap, or is the problem with the way golfers approach the game? Welcome to Project Bandit. I'm setting out to record my golf honestly, let my handicap reflect my current form, and discover what happens under the current World Handicap System. No cheating. No manipulating scores. Just golf. But not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Joining me is Coach Cooper (@CooperGolf27), a low-handicap golfer who believes the old handicap system did a better job of keeping golfers honest. We debate whether today's system rewards genuine improvement, whether handicap manipulation has become too easy, and whether it's time to rethink how amateur golf competitions work. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, we discuss: 🏌️ The World Handicap System: Is it fair, or does it make it too easy for golfers to gain an advantage? ⛳ Golf bandits: What's the difference between a genuine high-handicap golfer and someone who takes advantage of the system? 🏆 Competition golf: Should only competition rounds count towards your handicap? Has Stableford scoring had its day? 🇩🇪 Golf in Germany: How does the German golf licence system work, and what can we learn from it? 📉 Project Bandit's future: Coops challenges me to go from a 7 handicap to a 4 the proper way once the experiment ends. Can I do it? 🧠 The mental game: Why thinking less about your score, handling pressure and committing to your shots can transform your golf. We also discuss outrageous Stableford scores, society golf, handicap allowances, course difficulty and my first iGolf round in 45mph winds. And Coops has a bold prediction: Project Bandit will fail. Will he be proved right? Follow Coops on Instagram: @CooperGolf27 The Birdie Golf Club Podcast brings you honest conversations with golfers, coaches, industry experts and personalities from across the game. From professional golf and equipment reviews to the stories, challenges and debates that make golf what it is, we explore the game from every angle. If you enjoy golf conversations, expert insights and opinions that challenge conventional thinking, follow the Birdie Golf Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Join the debate: Is the World Handicap System helping golfers or creating more bandits? Should amateur competitions move away from Stableford and focus more on medal play? Follow the show and join the conversation. FIND COACH COOPERABOUT THE BIRDIE GOLF CLUB PODCAST

  3. Oct 19

    Scottie Pearman on Becoming World No. 1 and Chasing the World Championship

    What does it take to become world number one in World Long Drive — and why is winning the world championship still the ultimate goal? On this episode of Birdie Golf Club, I sit down with Scottie Pearman, the World Long Drive star who reached the top of the rankings and is still hungry for the biggest prize in the sport. Scottie explains what being world number one really means, how the two-year ranking system rewards consistency, and why becoming the hunted rather than the hunter changes the pressure. We also look ahead to the World Long Drive Championship in Reno, where altitude, weather and temperature can make a huge difference to driving distance. With morning drives potentially reaching 370–390 yards and warmer conditions pushing the numbers towards 420 yards or more, the conditions could play a huge role. Scottie opens up about the mental side of competition, balancing family life and charity work with his preparation, and why the first day is all about staying disciplined rather than trying to win the tournament too early. Away from the grid, we discuss his daughter Caitlin's college golf commitment, dream golf trips to Scotland, special golf experiences, Southern food and what he might eat if he finally gets his hands on that world championship. ⛳ IN THIS EPISODE: • Becoming world number one in World Long Drive • Why the rankings reward consistency over two years • The pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter • Why complacency is dangerous at the top • Chasing the World Long Drive Championship • Preparing for Reno and its unique conditions • Altitude, temperature and the pursuit of 400+ yard drives • How the World Long Drive competition format works • The mental approach needed to survive the early rounds • Being the oldest player ever ranked world number one • Family life, charity work and Caitlin's college golf future • Why Scottie wants to experience Scotland's best golf courses ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – World Long Drive recap and Scottie's finish in Reno 00:59 – Why Scottie comes across as competitive but gracious 02:06 – How it feels to be world number one 03:27 – The pressure of being the hunted instead of the hunter 04:18 – Why complacency is the biggest danger at the top 05:18 – Oldest player ever ranked number one 06:54 – Balancing charity work, family and competition prep 09:14 – Why the Reno partnership matters for the sport 10:14 – What makes Reno a strong host city 11:51 – Weather, elevation and how conditions may play 13:30 – Expected long-drive numbers in morning and warmer conditions 14:59 – Competition format and why the first day is tricky 15:58 – “It's business” once the grid starts 16:49 – Scouting the venue and managing pre-event nerves 17:41 – Bojangles, bowberry biscuits and Southern food 20:30 – The ideal post-win meal and a possible beef Wellington 23:49 – Why Scottie would love a golf trip to Scotland 26:42 – The St Andrews lottery and his love of special courses 28:23 – Why experiences matter more than casual rounds 31:18 – Final thoughts before the championship 32:13 – Caitlin's college golf commitment and strong tournament round 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What do you think matters most in long drive: raw ball speed, technique, the conditions or the mental game? And how far do you think the longest drives at a major championship can travel? Let me know in the comments! 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% off https://payntrgolf.co.uk 📊 SHOT SCOPE Get 15% off with code BIRDIEGOLFCLUB: https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 🏌️ Subscribe to Birdie Golf Club for more golf stories, honest opinions, equipment discussions, challenges and conversations with fascinating people from across the game. Birdie Golf Club — golf beyond the leaderboard. #ScottiePearman #WorldLongDrive #LongDrive

  4. Oct 12

    Srixon's New Clubs: What REALLY Changed? | Joe Miller Explains

    Srixon's newest golf clubs aren't simply about releasing something new every year — they're about deciding what actually needs to change. In this Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave gets a behind-the-scenes look at the brand new Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment before sitting down with Joe Miller, Head of Product, to find out what really goes into developing the clubs that eventually make it into your golf bag. Joe explains how Srixon decides when a product needs a small evolution and when it needs to be completely redesigned, why product timing matters, and how the company balances the demands of tour professionals with what everyday golfers actually need. We get into the latest Srixon driver, the new irons, Cleveland wedges and the thinking behind the latest lineup — but one club in particular gets plenty of attention: THE SRIXON ZXi5+. Dave has already been testing the ZXi5+ and explains why this club caught him by surprise, where it fits into the Srixon iron lineup and why it could be a genuine alternative to a traditional utility iron. Joe also reveals how Srixon develops equipment that has to perform for contracted tour players while still appealing to golfers who aren't on staff — and why some of the biggest improvements aren't always the things you notice immediately on the shelf. If you're interested in golf equipment, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, new golf clubs, irons, drivers, wedges, utility irons or simply want to understand how the equipment in your bag is actually developed, this episode is for you. This conversation was originally recorded for retail education, giving you a more detailed and unfiltered look at the thinking behind the latest Srixon and Cleveland releases. 🎙️ BIRDIE GOLF CLUB PODCAST Golf beyond the leaderboard. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro XX:XX - The philosophy behind the new Srixon range XX:XX - Why Srixon doesn't change clubs just for the sake of it XX:XX - Evolution vs complete redesign XX:XX - The new Srixon driver XX:XX - What tour players actually want from new equipment XX:XX - Srixon ZXi5+ explained XX:XX - Why the ZXi5+ is different XX:XX - Dave's first impressions of the ZXi5+ XX:XX - ZXi5+ vs utility irons XX:XX - The new Srixon irons XX:XX - Cleveland Golf's latest equipment XX:XX - How Srixon decides what makes it into the bag XX:XX - Final thoughts 👟 PAYNTR GOLF Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF https://payntrgolf.co.uk Subscribe to Birdie Golf Club for weekly golf podcasts, equipment reviews, golf challenges, interviews, golf course reviews and conversations with some of the most interesting people in the game. #Srixon #SrixonZXi5Plus #GolfEquipment

  5. Oct 6

    The Weirdest Things We've Seen at a Golf Tournament 😂 | Wentworth

    What happens when you put tour professionals, celebrities and thousands of golf fans together at Wentworth? Dave is joined by returning guest Lee Anthony Brennan for a wide-ranging conversation covering Dave's first proper tournament experience at the BMW PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy, Adrian Meronk, pro-am culture and some genuinely bizarre spectator behaviour. After coming back from holiday and completely missing the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Dave and Lee try to piece together what happened — before getting into Adrian Meronk's win and the wider conversation around professional golf and the Ryder Cup. Dave then shares what it was actually like attending Wentworth, including seeing Rory McIlroy up close, hearing the difference between tour professionals and celebrity golfers, and watching how players such as Ludvig Åberg and Andy Sullivan strike the ball. But the biggest conversation comes around golf fans. Why are some spectators more interested in celebrities than the professional golfers actually competing? Where is the line between being an enthusiastic fan and becoming entitled? And is asking players for golf balls, autographs or attention ever acceptable? Dave and Lee share some of the strangest moments they witnessed at Wentworth — including a bizarre golf-ball request from the grandstand and an awkward interaction involving Adam Scott. There's also plenty of classic Lee Brennan chat along the way, including old internet scams, Dave's Turkey holiday, the now-infamous bidet toilet, winter training, simulator practice, Shot Scope data and Lee's plan to regain some lost clubhead speed. It's a proper Birdie Golf Club catch-up: professional golf, Wentworth, golf culture, funny stories and plenty of opinions. 🎙️ BIRDIE GOLF CLUB PODCAST Golf beyond the leaderboard. Subscribe for weekly golf podcasts, interviews, golf stories, equipment reviews, challenges, course reviews and conversations with some of the most interesting people in the game. 👟 PAYNTR GOLF Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF https://payntrgolf.co.uk ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Lee Anthony Brennan returns 02:54 - The teeth whitening disaster 06:22 - LimeWire and early internet nostalgia 09:57 - Dave's holiday blackout 12:13 - Guessing the Alfred Dunhill winner 15:34 - Adrian Meronk revealed as the winner 16:17 - Meronk, LIV Golf and the Ryder Cup 20:17 - Ludvig Åberg at Wentworth 23:59 - Dave's first Wentworth experience 25:42 - The BMW PGA Championship pro-am 28:02 - Hearing tour pros strike the ball 30:49 - Celebrities vs professional golfers 35:57 - The weirdest spectator behaviour 36:26 - Golf fans and autograph culture 43:29 - The JJ Spaun golf ball incident 49:52 - The Adam Scott incident 53:53 - Why pro-ams still use the full field 54:04 - The Turkey toilet story 😂 59:09 - Srixon and equipment testing 61:12 - Lee's winter training plan 66:04 - Simulator golf and Shot Scope 68:10 - Dave's winter golf plans 70:18 - Final thoughts #GolfPodcast #BMWPGA #Wentworth

  6. Sep 15

    11 Shots. LIV Golf Bankruptcy. And I'm Off to Wentworth.

    11 shots. LIV Golf bankruptcy. The Solheim Cup. Joe Dean chasing a PGA TOUR card. And I'm off to Wentworth. It's been a huge week in professional golf, so Dave flies solo for a packed Birdie Golf Club Podcast covering some of the biggest stories from across the game. First up is Europe's 15-13 Solheim Cup victory over the United States, including the dramatic finish and the debate around Europe's on-green celebrations. Dave asks whether golf's traditional culture is becoming too quick to judge modern celebrations — or whether some moments simply deserve a bit more restraint. Then it's Shane Lowry. Lowry produced one of the most dominant performances we've seen on the DP World Tour, winning the Irish Open by a record 11 shots. Dave discusses Lowry's ball striking, his instinctive putting style and why his simple approach to the game is so enjoyable to watch. He also looks at the social media backlash surrounding Lowry's comments during the Irish Open and why Dave thinks the wider context of the conversation was lost online. The conversation then turns to one of the biggest stories in professional golf: LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure the league and build a new model for the future. What does that mean for LIV? What happens to the players? And what could a potential LIV reboot mean for the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour? Dave also checks in on Joe Dean's incredible rise. When this conversation was recorded, Joe was around the mid-70s in the Race to Dubai standings and fighting to protect his DP World Tour status. Since then, his season has exploded. After winning the British Masters, Joe has climbed right into the battle for a 2027 PGA TOUR card and is currently just outside the top 10 in the PGA TOUR eligibility standings. Finally, Dave gives his first proper preview of his trip to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship — including what he's expecting from the event, the atmosphere, the course, who he might meet and, importantly, what on earth you should wear to a professional golf tournament. This is Birdie Golf Club: Golf beyond the leaderboard. 00:00 - A huge week in golf 00:31 - I'm off to Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship 01:00 - Solheim Cup reaction 02:22 - Was Europe's celebration disrespectful? 03:48 - Has social media changed how we judge golfers? 05:11 - Shane Lowry and the Irish Open controversy 07:07 - Lowry wins by 11 shots 08:35 - Why Lowry's putting is so enjoyable to watch 10:04 - Rory, Rahm, Niemann and Reed at the Irish Open 11:30 - LIV Golf files for bankruptcy 14:10 - What happens to the DP World Tour? 15:11 - Race to Dubai and the PGA TOUR card race 16:12 - Joe Dean's incredible rise 18:08 - Srixon ZXi5+ first impressions 20:59 - Where does the ZXi5+ fit? 21:58 - My first proper event at Wentworth 24:16 - Your hidden-gem golf courses under £50 26:16 - What do you wear to a golf event? 28:01 - Final thoughts 🏆 Birdie Golf Club Podcast Golf beyond the leaderboard. 👟 Payntr Golf Shoes Use code BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% off https://payntrgolf.co.uk #Golf #DPWorldTour #Wentworth #ShaneLowry #LIVGolf

  7. Sep 8

    Willingdon Golf Club: A £20 Golf Course Hidden Gem

    What can you actually get for £20 on a golf course in Sussex? Dave visits Willingdon Golf Club for an affordable round of golf and explores what makes the course interesting, memorable and worth putting on the radar of golfers in the area. The episode looks at the design and character of Willingdon, the importance of value for money and why some of the best golfing experiences can come from courses that don't have the biggest price tags. Dave also discusses the wider issue of golf becoming increasingly expensive, the importance of local and community golf, and what makes a course worth returning to. Away from the course, there's a look at podcasting and the Birdie Golf Club community, including the importance of listener engagement and ideas for future course visits. A shorter, more personal Birdie Golf Club episode about discovering an affordable Sussex golf course — and asking whether £20 can still buy you a memorable round.

  8. Sep 1

    Has LIV Golf Made Professional Golf Worse for Fans? | Chris Ryan

    Has LIV Golf actually made professional golf worse for fans? Golf coach and YouTube creator Chris Ryan joins Dave on the Birdie Golf Club Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about LIV Golf, the PGA Tour and whether the modern professional game is becoming harder for fans to follow. Despite more money, more tournaments and more golf than ever, Chris argues that the fractured professional golf landscape may actually be delivering a worse product for viewers. They discuss whether fans can still easily identify the best players in the world, what LIV Golf has changed and why professional golf ultimately depends on keeping people interested. The conversation also covers Scottie Scheffler's remarkable consistency and comparisons with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's search for something more exciting, and the future of the PGA Tour. Elsewhere, Dave and Chris discuss the British Masters, Joe Dean's finish under pressure, the relationship between golfers and caddies, Marco Penge's decision-making, Alex Fitzpatrick's rise and the potential for the Fitzpatrick brothers to develop into one of golf's most interesting rivalries. Chris also shares his own journey as one of the UK's best-known golf coaches and YouTube creators. They explore how YouTube has changed golf instruction, the limitations of learning golf online and why personalised coaching remains difficult to replace. In this episode: • Has LIV Golf made professional golf worse for fans?• The battle between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour• Why professional golf depends on fan engagement• Is it becoming harder to know who the best golfers are?• Scottie Scheffler and comparisons with Tiger Woods• Rory McIlroy and the future of professional golf• The British Masters and tournament golf• Joe Dean's finish under pressure• Why the player-caddie relationship matters• Marco Penge and PGA Tour opportunities• Alex Fitzpatrick's rise• The future potential of the Fitzpatrick brothers• How YouTube changed golf coaching• The problems with learning golf instruction online• Why personalised golf coaching still matters• Chris Ryan's journey on YouTube and his future plans About Chris Ryan Chris Ryan is a golf coach and YouTube creator, known for helping golfers improve through practical coaching and online instruction. Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations about professional golf, golf culture, coaching and the people shaping the game.

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Welcome to the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, where your host Dave weekly finds golf personalities from around the world and shares a conversation with them to learn more about their journey and why golf is important to them. From current Tour Pro's to Content Creators and Industry Experts, I look to get deeper than just an interview and instead find value in each individual. I hope the podcast above anything becomes a companion to your weekly routine and if along the way we can all find tips to help our game both off and on the course, then wouldn't that be lovely.

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