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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Aug 25

    Is Golf Losing Its Connection With Fans?

    Is golf losing its connection with fans? Dave and Luke have a wide-ranging conversation about the state and future of the game — from professional golf and the DP World Tour to the rise of women's golf, the importance of great sporting stories and whether golf is becoming too expensive and inaccessible for ordinary players. They discuss why some professional golf struggles to capture attention, what makes a player or tournament genuinely relatable, and why stories such as Ellie Givens' journey can create a much stronger connection with fans. The conversation also explores golf course pricing, grassroots and community golf, long drive, and the growing importance of content creation and storytelling in the modern golf industry. Ultimately, it's a conversation about a bigger question: what actually makes people fall in love with golf — and how does the game keep that connection in the future? In this episode:• Is professional golf losing fans?• The current appeal of men's professional golf• Why the DP World Tour remains compelling• The growth and appeal of women's golf• Ellie Givens' remarkable golf journey• Why great sporting stories matter• How our relationship with golf changes• The rising cost of playing golf• Accessibility and grassroots golf• The future of long drive• Golf content creation and videography• Why golf needs better storytelling• The importance of community in the game About Birdie Golf Club:Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations, stories and insights from across the game, covering professional golf, equipment, courses, challenges, content creation and the people who make golf interesting. New episodes every week.

  6. Aug 18

    How to Stop Your Mind Ruining Your Golf | Laura Scott

    Golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Nerves, frustration, overthinking, fear of judgement and one bad shot can quickly turn a good round into a frustrating one. In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, Dave is joined by mental performance coach Laura Scott to explore what actually happens in your mind when you’re playing golf under pressure. Laura explains how to deal with negative self-talk, recover after a bad shot, manage tension and anxiety, build a repeatable pre-shot routine and stop letting your score or handicap define how you feel about your game. They also discuss ego, playing with friends, fear of looking stupid, the pressure to improve, process goals and why learning to focus on the next shot can completely change your experience on the course. If you’ve ever overthought a shot, let one bad hole ruin a round or felt frustrated because you “should” be playing better, this episode is for you. In this episode:
• How to stop overthinking your golf
• Managing pressure, nerves and frustration
• What happens mentally after a bad shot
• Negative self-talk and golf confidence
• Building a repeatable pre-shot routine
• Fear of judgement when playing with friends
• Ego, handicaps and score frustration
• Process goals vs score goals
• How to stop one bad hole ruining your round
• Detaching your identity from your golf
• The next-shot mindset
• How to enjoy golf while still improving About Laura Scott:
Laura Scott is a mental performance coach who works with amateur and professional golfers to improve mental performance, manage pressure and enjoy the game more. Learn more: laurascottgolf.com Listen to more from Birdie Golf Club:
Birdie Golf Club is golf beyond the leaderboard — honest conversations with golfers and personalities from across the game, plus stories, challenges, equipment, course strategy and professional golf. New episodes every week.

  7. Aug 11

    Joe Dean: The Truth About Qualifying for The Open & Life on Tour

    Joe Dean joins Dave on the Birdie Golf Club Podcast to reveal the REALITY of life as a professional golfer — from working at Morrisons while chasing his dream, to the financial pressure of Tour School, sponsorship, qualifying for The Open and competing at Royal Troon. Joe opens up about money, pressure, media scrutiny, the reality of life on the DP World Tour and why becoming a professional golfer isn't always the glamorous career people imagine. We also discuss Joe's journey from junior golf, his relationship with coach Graham Walker, the importance of consistency, the dangers of over-coaching, YouTube golf, professional golf's financial structure and why more investment is needed at the lower levels of the game. Joe also takes us inside his Open Championship experience at Royal Troon, including Open qualifying, the pressure of trying to perform on one of golf's biggest stages and the tiny margins that can decide a tournament. If you're interested in professional golf, the DP World Tour, The Open Championship, golf careers, golf psychology, golf's financial system or what it REALLY takes to make it as a tour professional, this episode is for you. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE • Joe Dean's journey from junior golf to the DP World Tour • Working at Morrisons while chasing professional golf • The REAL financial cost of becoming a professional golfer • Tour School, sponsorship and funding a career • Why more money doesn't always mean less pressure • Qualifying for The Open Championship • Joe's experience at Royal Troon • The pressure of professional golf and media scrutiny • Why golf shouldn't define your identity • Over-coaching and swing video obsession • Why consistency matters more than chasing -7 every week • YouTube golf and the changing golf media landscape • LIV Golf and professional golf as a business • Why mini tours need more investment • The proposed World Golf Commission • Joe's long-term ambitions on tour ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 The reality of professional golf 02:08 How Joe started playing golf 03:46 Talent vs work ethic 05:46 Why consistency matters 06:09 Don't let golf define who you are 08:08 Family, mindset and the grind 11:05 Working at Morrisons while chasing the dream 12:04 Funding Tour School 14:29 Why contentment can help performance 15:28 The problem with over-structured practice 16:54 When pressure becomes a problem 18:03 The transition to full-time professional golf 19:28 Tour funding and eligibility 21:06 Sponsorship and surviving the early years 24:29 More money, more problems 26:14 What money actually changes 29:46 Rory McIlroy and media pressure 33:56 When comments become headlines 36:44 Golf media and overreaction 38:04 Open qualifying 39:54 The pressure of Monday qualifying 42:14 YouTube golf and preserving golf's heritage 43:43 Sponsorship and professional golf 46:28 Money as a motivation 49:48 Preparing for The Open 52:33 Joe's Royal Troon experience 56:26 The brutal closing stretch 57:28 Playing with Henrik Stenson and Max Homa 59:49 Ryan Fox's character 61:03 Faults vs traits in the golf swing 62:43 Should golfers really chase more speed? 64:54 Over-coaching and swing video 66:59 Shooting 10-under but worrying about your swing 68:52 The 12-ball challenge 71:18 Tour rankings and card security 73:26 Why 15 years on tour matters 75:36 LIV Golf and golf as a business 80:27 The World Golf Commission 83:34 Why mini tours need more support 85:33 Final thoughts 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Golf shoes worn by the likes of Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF at Payntr Golf. https://payntrgolf.co.uk 🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB Birdie Golf Club is about golf beyond the leaderboard. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #GolfPodcast #JoeDean #DPWorldTour #TheOpen #ProfessionalGolf

  8. Aug 4

    I Asked AI to Save Professional Golf... Here's What It Came Up With

    Can artificial intelligence solve the biggest problems in professional golf? I asked ChatGPT to completely redesign the professional game—from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to the DP World Tour, the major championships and golf's entire global structure. The results genuinely surprised me. In this solo episode, I react to ChatGPT's ideas, discussing whether golf needs a World Golf Commission, how a World Golf League could work, why the PGA Championship has an identity crisis, and what changes could make professional golf more exciting for fans around the world. If you enjoy golf podcasts, professional golf, LIV Golf, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, The Masters, Ryder Cup, golf strategy or the future of the game, this episode is packed with ideas that will get you thinking. 🏌️ IN THIS EPISODE • Can AI save professional golf? • A World Golf Commission explained • Should LIV Golf and the PGA Tour merge? • A brand-new World Golf League • Why the PGA Championship needs reinventing • The future of the four major championships • How global golf could become easier to follow • The biggest idea that could change golf forever ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 I Asked AI to Save Professional Golf 05:57 Simplifying the Golf Ecosystem 12:09 The Future of Major Championships 18:01 The World Golf League 34:06 Final Verdict 👟 PAYNTR GOLF SHOES Trusted by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. Use code: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST for 15% OFF your order. https://payntrgolf.co.uk 🎙️ ABOUT BIRDIE GOLF CLUB Birdie Golf Club brings you weekly golf podcasts, golf challenges, equipment reviews, course strategy and conversations with some of the biggest names in golf. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Topics covered: ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Professional Golf PGA Tour LIV Golf DP World Tour The Masters The Open Championship US Open Golf PGA Championship Ryder Cup World Golf League Golf Governance Golf News Birdie Golf Club #GolfPodcast #ChatGPT #LIVGolf #PGATour #Golf

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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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