The Course Of Life

The Course of Life
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The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

  1. 1h ago

    Clark for POTY and Catherine Hoell Keeps Us Flexible

    A new case for Player of the Year, LIV gets more bad press, and Catherine Hoell, PT, DPT, helps keep us flexible on the course. At the BMW Championship, Whyndam Clark claims his third victory and a chance at POTY as Scottie Scheffler fights with Hand, Foot, and Mouth and Rory McIlroy plays well after an Ibiza party. The LPGA's CPKC Women's Open was a blowout as Miyu Yamashita wins by a bunch in Canada. LIV Golf's season is wrapping up, but Harold Varner III makes headlines for all the wrong reasons after an "incident" on a golf course. Alex's mid-west summer sabbatical is coming to an end, and is thankfully not getting much advice about parenting as baby is due in almost two months. In Tuned In, Michael's making a wide-ranging playlist for baby to listen to once they enter the world, and Alex is enjoying the drama of the Little League World Series. This week's guest is Catherine Hoell, PT, DPT, from the Titleist Performance Institute, where she helps golfers stay flexible and healthy so they can make their swings time and time again. NFL Preseason is wrapping up but does anyone really care about these games with the backup squads? MLB is heading towards the end of the season and Michael's Yankees are holding on to the Wild Card lead. Alex's fish fry days in the mid-west are coming to an end, but it's the weird new Subway special that has him and Michael wondering, "Why?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 18

    Playoff Blowout and Eric Grimm from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

    This week on a new Course of Life Podcast: A blowout victory for Scottie gets the Fedex Cup playoffs started! A familiar face wins on the LPGA Tour and Solheim Cup pick chatter... and Jon Rahm's conundrum with LIV Golf. Life Updates include Alex's magical mystical summer touring midwest destinations, and Michael prepares for his new arrival with CLASS! Weather headlines dominate thew South and the Midwest, and heat is the current vibe on the podcast! This week's guest is Eric Grimm, the General Manager of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa that hosted Alex this past week. He highlights the 12 month nature of the resort and everything this Wisconsin destination has to offer golfers and vacationers of all types. On the back end we continue with Michael vs. ADT customer service, and talk NFL headlines like Jaxson Dart's head and the curse of the Honey Bears?! We wrap with our food segment - Alex highlights midwest summer time food faves and Michael runs through a great night out dining in Savannah, GA! Subscribe to the pod for weekly banter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 11

    On To The FedEx Cup and Singer/Songwriter Bri Aspen

    The PGA TOUR heads to the playoffs, LIV golf gets its money, and singer/songwriter Bri Aspen. The Wyndham Championship wrapped up the regular season on the PGA TOUR where the guys on the bubble fought to stay alive for the FedEx Cup Playoffs. PIF London on the LET Tour almost got Charley Hull a win this season, but it was the strong Canadian who won wire-to-wire instead and got the Suadi's money. LIV Golf says they got their money, but Alex wonders if this is just a Fyre Festival 2.0 in the works. Alex is enjoying life in Wisconsin at the Grand Geneva Resort, while Michael is building a crib and continuing to get ready for baby. In Tuned In, Michael is watching the new Big Bang Theory spinoff, "Stuart Fails To Save The Universe," while Alex can't believe who they get onto "Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." This week's guest is Bri Aspen, a former D-I golfer turned audio engineers and now singer/songwriter. Bri chats with Alex about her journey to making music, and how one video of her juggling a ball on her wedge while singing Adele got her the pop she needed. Michael's got another Grinds My Gears, this time with ADT and getting passed around the phone train. Alex's Boston teams are enjoying some positive results so far, as Michael laments his Yankees. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying some quality fish frys, while Michael is baking up some delicious English muffins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 4

    Breakthrough Winners and Zach Brockman

    This week guest Alex and Michael recap the final major in women's golf and have all sorts of stories to share: -Recapping the free golf playoff at the AIG Women's Open and what Alex loves about the newest major champion -Plus, a Masshole breaks through on the PGA Tour at what is likely the last Rocket Classic -We get life updates from Michael's baby shower and pre-parent purchases, plus Alex has an INSANE runof golf rounds upcoming in the Midwest... -In “Tuned In”, Michael watches a baseball classic that is based in Alex's summer stomping grounds, where the local news is a fun watch. -Guest Zach Brockman is the President of the Beloit Sky Carp, back on the podcast to showcase the unique promos the team does and what it's like to run a minor league baseball organization. -Alex and Michael talk NFL camps and MLB futures... -And they end with food conversation centered around beer drinking Wisconsin, a unique quesadilla and BABKA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 28

    A Young New Winner on TOUR and Carlos Benavidez

    The newest PGA TOUR Hot Shot has arrived, the end of "RORY," and content creator Carlos Benavidez. The 3M Open had World #1 Scottie Scheffler losing to a guy who has only been on TOUR for the last three events, and now we're asking how many Majors we expect Jackson Koivun to win. The LPGA Scottish Open champ finally climbed back into the winner's circle after more than ten years, but now all eyes are on the AIG Open Championship and if Nelly Korda can claim another Major this year. The Champions TOUR had their Senior Open Championship as Jerry Kelly claimed his third Major victory since joining the senior circuit. Alex and Michael wrap up "RORY" by Alan Shipnuck, as McIlroy finally climbs the mountain, and then we start asking about his legacy. Alex is enjoying the cooler weather in Illinois, as Michael returns from New Hampshire and shares a MAJOR life update. In Tuned In, Michael get's to check out two Frank Lloyd Wright houses in New Hampshire, while Alex catches comedian Pete Lee. This week's guest is Carlos Benavidez, the co-founder of L&C Productions. Carlos, who was last on the podcast over four years ago, talks about how he's found success as a videographer working with golf-focused brands and content creators filming in the Austin TX area. LeBron James has made his "final decision," and Alex seems a little miffed on the point of it all. NFL's Training Camps are starting up, and Alex's Patriots look poised to forget about whatever happened this summer. The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching and Alex's Red Sox are making moves already while Michael isn't convinced the Yankees will do anything to help their chances. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a Fish Fry at the Beloit Sky Carp, while Michael recaps his food adventures through New Hampshire, including ice cream, chocolate, and baked goods at King Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 21

    THE OPEN Recap with Elizabeth Diane Veith

    This week guest co-host Elizabeth Diane Veith joins Alex to recap a major in golf and for the world of sports! -From Bryson's controversial ruling to Scottie, Rory and the Sunday drama...it's a recap of THE OPEN from Royal Birkdale -Plus, a true NO-NAME wins for the first time, and a viral video has us talking about bears on the golf course -We get life updates from Elizabeth and her recent bucket list trip, plus Alex breaks down his road trip stops from Texas to Illinois! -In "Tuned In", Elizabeth updates us on "Below Deck" and Alex shared which artists got the most radio play on his 16 hours road trip. -Alex and Elizabeth recap the World Cup and look ahead to NFL training camps around the corner... -And they end with food conversation centered around Friday Fish Fry dinners, midwest pricing and a unique fine dining experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 14

    Drama in Europe and Nicole Felce

    Drama at in France, Scotland, and America in the golf world, plus PGA Professional Nicole Felce on making the cut at the KMPG. The LPGA's Amuni Evian Championship went to extra holes as Haeran Ryu beats Brooke Henderson for her second straight major. The Genesis Scottish Open had a lot of names at the top before Tom Kim claimed the joint event with the DP World Tour. The alternate ISCO Championship also went to a playoff as Steven Fisk was able to outlast Taylor Pendrith. Alex and Michael continue with chapters 17 and 18 of "RORY" by Alan Shipnuck, as Rory becomes the defecto public spokesman for the PGA TOUR over LIV Golf, and continues to be the guy who just can't win majors anymore. This next week Michael is headed to New Hampshire to visit his home state for a week, while Alex drives north to Illinois for his annual month-long stay near Chicagoland. In Tuned In, Michael is watching Nic Cage in "Spider-Noir" while Alex is watching the final season of "The Bear." Plus, a preview of the quietest two days in sports this week. This week's guest is Nicole Felce, the first PGA Professional to make the cut at the KMPG PGA Championship in 7 years. Nicole chats with Alex about her journey in golf and her future plans, plus what it was like to play in and make the cut at a major. The NBA Summer League has started and Alex can't get over the baldest player in the game. Major League Baseball heads to the All-Star Break, which Michael cares nothing about, along with his hopes for the Yankees as the season continues. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is getting all the last bites in before heading north, while Michael shares a review for Sunday Sunday in Savannah, a new restaurant with a familiar menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 7

    Is Chris Gotterup A Player of the Year? And Lauren Miller from The Golf Performance Academy

    Chris Gotterup wins again, the Celtics trade away for nothing, and Lauren Miller from The Golf Performance Academy. Chris Gotterup won for the third time this year at The John Deere Classic, and Michael asks is he's making a case for Player of the Year. The PGA TOUR crosses the pond for the Genesis Scottish Open, where the game's best get one last warmup before The Open Championship. The LPGA is also in Europe as they play another major, now the Amundi Evian Championship, and Alex makes a pick for one of the game's best to finally claim a major. Alex and Michael look at the new few chapters of "RORY" by Alan Shipnuck as part of this summer's Book Club, as LIV Golf is formed and the game enters its "Course of Life Podcast" era. America turned 250 this weekend, and Alex and Michael celebrated in their own special ways. In Tuned In, it's all about Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce at MSG in NYC. This week's guest is Lauren Miller, a former collegiate and professional golfer who has turned to growing the game at The Golf Performance Academy. Lauren shares her favorite moments from her playing career, and how the Golf Performance Academy is getting today's youth more than prepared for a future of pro golf. Alex's Celtics traded away the franchise's centerpiece (for almost nothing), while LeBron James is shopping for a new team after leaving the Lakers. Michael's Yankees are losing right and left and he's prepared for the end times as the skid shows no signs of slowing down. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex asks Michael to identity a certain pastry seen given away after the Taylor Swift wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

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  • Creator
    The Course of Life
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
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