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The Chasing Daylight Podcast: Golf Talk, PGA Tour & Gear

Mathew Wangrycht & Joe Keith
  • 4.9 (55)
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  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. Chasing Darkness: Episode 361 Aftershow

    6D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Chasing Darkness: Episode 361 Aftershow

    Roosters, rainforests, and a drive along the coast—our Hawaii debrief kicks off with a head-to-head between Kauai’s easy pace and the Big Island’s wild microclimates. From walking volcanoes to hunting the best poke and finding golf tucked inside lava fields, we trace how the land and weather shape every swing. That sets the stage for winter realities back home: simulators with lie-adjusting floors, frost delays that shut ranges, and how to keep your feel when the thermometer refuses to help.Travel plans get serious as we map rounds across Hawaii and Arizona—We-Ko-Pa, Dinosaur Mountain, Quintero—then trade notes on Myrtle Beach staples and Florida’s evolution from World Woods to Cabot Citrus Farms. Along the way we spotlight the joy of small-town nine-holers and the value of public gems that outplay their price. The design debate fires up next: Tom Fazio’s engineered wonders versus Tom Doak’s land-first minimalism. Shadow Creek’s spectacle may dazzle, but the bandon effect is real—many of us crave courses that look inevitable, with wind, contour, and firm turf doing the heavy lifting. Nebraska’s Sandhills and Landmand sit high on the wish list for exactly that reason.Mid-show, a surprise clinic lands: a clear, no-drama walkthrough of knee replacement—what surgeons do, what pain to expect, and how quickly you can return to golf. We also solve a sudden neck flare-up with topical diclofenac (Voltarin) and practical recovery tips you can use tomorrow. It’s unsponsored, real-world advice aimed at keeping you healthy enough to chase the rounds that matter most.We close by revisiting a beloved community event—“Legends Never Die” at Las Vegas Paiute—54 holes, thoughtful swag, and a raffle table stacked with gear that turned a day of golf into a story. That’s the blueprint moving forward: courses that belong on their land, events that put players first, and a body that’s cared for like essential equipment. If you love travel golf, course architecture, and the gritty joy of playing through weather, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share with a golf friend, and drop a comment with your bucket-list course—we’re planning the next event and want you there.

    54 min

  2. 6D AGO

    361: Brooks Returns to the PGA Tour, Golf Travel Buckets & Scotty Cameron Pilgrimages

    Send us a text Dan is away getting his reggae on in Mexico, so the crew calls up a heavy hitter from the bullpen: Mike from Beautiful Golf Courses joins Matt, Joe, and Jeremy for a packed episode. The guys dive immediately into the biggest news in golf: Brooks Koepka is officially back on the PGA Tour. We break down the strategic timing, the specific parameters that allowed his return (and seemingly excluded Phil Mickelson), and what this means for Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Smith, and the future sustainability of LIV Golf. Later, the conversation shifts to "Experiential Golf." Mike and the guys discuss why difficult-to-reach courses like Landman, Dismal River, and Gamble Sands are worth the journey. We debate if the hype is real, the logistics of booking tee times, and why the "hang" is just as important as the golf. In this episode, we cover: The Return of Brooks: Analyzing Brooks' statement, the financial penalties, and why the PGA Tour needs Bryson back next.LIV Golf Status: Is the league on the verge of folding, or will it evolve into something else?.Game Time: Matt hosts a round of "LIV Golfer or Southern Nevada Amateur?".Matt's Road to Recovery: Matt announces his official date for total knee replacement surgery and his goal to be ready for the team trip to Landman.Scotty Cameron Pilgrimage: Jeremy recaps his first-ever trip to the Scotty Cameron Gallery in Encinitas and the process of buying a Circle T.Wisconsin Lore: A strange detour into Green Bay fandom, cheese, and Wisconsin’s surprisingly dark true crime history.Course Reviews: Thoughts on Coyote Springs (and the Bob Does Sports episode), Prairie Club, and Sand Valley.Mentioned in this episode: Vegas Golf Network: The season is starting soon! Visit VegasGolfNetwork.com to sign up.New Merch: Check out the new "Evolution" mug and T-shirts on the website.Precision Pro: Coming soon to the show.Callaway Golf: Look out for the new Quantum line releasing this Friday.Sponsors: Garsen Golf: Use code daylight15 at checkout for 15% off.Support the Show: Enjoying the content? Join CDP Premium for access to after-shows and exclusive future episodes. Support the show Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

    1h 14m
  3. Chasing Darkness: Episode 360 Aftershow

    JAN 8 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Chasing Darkness: Episode 360 Aftershow

    A simple hoodie deal turned into a full-on gear summit. We kick off with Mizuno’s latest irons and putters—where sleek lines meet polarizing feel—and unpack why some heads look heavy yet swing light. From there we dive into the shaft rabbit hole: lighter Diamana builds that still feel rock solid, the buzz around Ventus White for smoother speeds, and why torque numbers matter more than most weekend players realize. Our fitting wall got a serious upgrade and it shows in the way we think about stability, launch, and real-world misses.Then we zoom out to the long game. Graphite iron shafts like Recoils and steel-fiber blends are changing height and spin for mid-irons, while utility irons challenge fairway woods for that 190–215 window. If you top woods under pressure but stripe them on the range, you’re not alone; we share fixes, from loft tweaks to shaft profiles that help the face turn on time. Putter talk gets spicy too: Circle T cravings, JT-inspired necks, and how sound and swing weight can trick your brain into a better roll.Plans don’t always cooperate. PopStroke invited us, then bailed, so we get scrappy and start lining up King of the Green elsewhere. That leads to a live trip-build: Landmand is locked, Lost Rail is the dream, and Omaha becomes home base as we chase private gates, river views, and perfect greens. Along the way we tackle NIL’s ripple effects across college sports—fair pay versus fractured culture—and what it means for coaches, recruits, and fans.If you love the mix of tech, travel, and talk, this one’s your vibe. Tap play, send us your must-play Omaha or Siouxland course recs, and tell us your current gamer shaft and why. Subscribe, share with your golf group, and drop a review so more gear nerds can find the show.

    1h 5m

  4. JAN 8

    360: Paiute in the Fog, Callaway Chrome Tour & The "Joker" Revealed!

    Send us a text Two truths can exist at once: golf is thriving, and some of its boldest experiments still can’t find the right stage. We start the year by proving why the local game matters most—new energy in the Vegas Golf Network, a private Facebook group where real debates live, and our fresh “Joker Low Net” format that rewards players who go low! We also welcomed Relic Body Arts as a sponsor and spun up live giveaways because community isn’t a slogan for us; it’s the point. Gear lovers get plenty to chew on. Callaway refreshed the Chrome Soft family and teased the Quantum driver, with materials and cover tech designed to add speed without sacrificing feel. We talk about where gains might come from, how fitters will test the claims, and why early-access fittings at private clubs can be a cheat code for smarter buying. Then we press into the TGL problem: elite players, clever tech, but buried time slots and an audience left guessing. Our fix is simple—put it on Golf Channel in prime hours, replay it smartly, and partner with OEMs to explain equipment choices in real time so the product tells a story the average golfer can follow. The heart of the show is a fog-drenched round at Paiute that reminded us why we play. With visibility down, we moved up a tee box, hit more short irons, tightened dispersion, and tied a personal best. It wasn’t about ego; it was about making the course fit the day and the body. That theme rolls straight into putting: a quick posture reset led to a shorter putter and a better stroke. If you can’t reach a studio, grab a roll-out mat, a mirror, and a yardstick to lock in start line and face control. For newer golfers, we lay out a sane gear path—shop quality used sets or get a fit, and if you’re slicing, buy one lesson and actually do the work. We finish by spotlighting the LPGA at Shadow Creek, a full-field event at a bucket-list course that most fans will never step on. That’s how you build intrigue the right way. The West Coast swing is loading—Sony, AmEx, Farmers, Phoenix, Pebble, Genesis—and we’ll be ready with takes, gear notes, and more community wins. If this mix of real-world golf, gear honesty, and smarter practice vibes with you, tap follow, share the show with a golf buddy, and drop a review. Your support helps us grow the community and bring you more fittings, giveaways, and deep-dive episodes all season long. Support the show Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

    1h 14m

  5. JAN 2

    359: From Dallas Fairways To Custom Putters: David Trett’s Journey

    Send us a text A Starlink meltdown, two missing Terriliums, and the cleanest long-neck builds you’ve seen—this one is part comedy of errors, part masterclass in the art of putters. We sit down with David Trett of Jet Putters to trace his unlikely route from college basketball to Dallas golf, where resort events, caddie loops, and indoor fitting bays turned into a crash course on performance gear and player psychology. Along the way, he learned to restore and customize putters—and now he shares the process live, sanding down the secrecy that usually shrouds the craft. We get hands-on with the details golfers actually feel. David breaks down why long necks can neutralize torque, how shifting the neck axis toward center changes face rotation, and when deeper milling softens sound without muting feedback. He shows how compact heel-to-toe profiles can sharpen alignment, and he experiments with left-hand neck flips to chase true zero torque. It’s shop-floor truth instead of brochure buzzwords—useful for anyone debating face-balanced vs toe-hang or wondering whether a different neck could steady their stroke. There’s a candid look at the live selling boom too. As the golf category on Whatnot exploded, volume and “games” reshaped pricing overnight. David explains how he reframed shows as marketing and community—teaching in late-night garage streams, fielding custom orders, and accepting the gritty reality of packing, split shipments, and the rare nightmare of unscanned boxes. The nostalgia thread runs strong: Mizuno blades, Zebra putters, burner bubbles, and proof that smart targets matter more than model year. We trade architecture notes—from the fairness of Sawgrass to the optical mind games of Whistling Straits, the beauty and brutality of French Lick, and why Ross parkland designs reward conviction. At the center of it all is meaning. Heirloom restorations for families, a Blue Angels-inspired Phantom for a retiring Navy veteran—projects that tie craft to memory. If you love custom putters, Scotty Cameron Terrilium, long neck mods, zero torque setups, and real talk about gear, you’ll feel at home here. Tap play, share it with a golf friend who tinkers, and leave a review to help more gear nerds find us. Support the show Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

    1h 41m

  6. 12/24/2025

    358: Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV, Our Wish Lists Grow, And Matt might get a New Knee

    Send us a text Merry Christma-Kwanza-Kah! In this special holiday "spectacular," Matt, Dan, and Jeremy are joined by Joe (briefly!) and a surprise appearance by Greenley to talk through the latest chaos in the world of professional golf and some major personal news.  The guys dive deep into the massive rumors surrounding Brooks Koepka potentially leaving LIV Golf, the financial hurdles of a $100 million sign-on bonus, and what it could mean for the PGA Tour. They also discuss the recent retirements of Mito Pereira and Henrik Stenson, questioning if the "generational wealth" of LIV is losing its luster compared to playing in front of real crowds.  On a more personal note, Matt reveals the results of his MRI: it turns out he’s been playing with a "massive" Baker’s cyst and a knee that is officially "bone-to-bone." He shares the plan for a full knee replacement and his goal to be back on the course in under three months—hopefully with a "Japanese forged" bionic knee.  Also in this episode: New Gear Talk: Early impressions of the Callaway Quantum and TaylorMade Qi10 drivers. The Heartland Tournament: What we know (and don't know) about the Landmand qualifying lottery and representing your state. Holiday Wishlists: From new rangefinders to "non-poor people" Vanquish shafts. New York Christmas: Matt’s upcoming trip to the Big Apple and the search for the best bagel (shoutout to Pop-Up Bagel and Russ & Daughters). Happy Holidays from the Chasing Daylight crew! We’ll see you in 2026 Connect with the Show: Website: ChasingDaylightPodcast.com Grips: Use code daylight15 at Garson Golf for 15% offSupport: If you enjoyed the show, please hit the "+" or "Follow" button on Apple Podcasts and leave us a thumbs up on YouTube! Support the show Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

    1h 30m
  7. Chasing Darkness: Episode 357 Aftershow

    12/18/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Chasing Darkness: Episode 357 Aftershow

    Ever watch a live auction go sideways because someone yelled “you stole that from me”? We dug into why a single word can sour the room and how sellers can flip the script with tone, structure, and real customer care. What started as a casual hang quickly turned into a sharp, useful guide for anyone selling gear online—and a reminder that communities are built on trust, not theatrics.We kick off with a vulnerable moment: fresh MRI results and the kind of knee pain that wakes you up at night. One of our friends breaks down effusion, cysts near the ACL, and why pressure in a fixed joint can hurt more lying down than walking. Drainage brings relief, but recurring cysts often don’t quit without surgery. The takeaway is practical: get a hands-on exam, use the scan as a map, and build a short-term plan that keeps you moving. Golfers know this struggle—how to keep joy in the game while your body nags you to slow down.Then it’s straight into Whatnot culture: how “steal” vs “deal” changes buyer psychology, why starting bids are the real risk control, and how loyalty grows when sellers fix mistakes fast instead of pushing them to support. We call out gambling-adjacent gimmicks like cup games that burn newcomers and tilt shows away from value. The better path? Transparent formats, mixed lots that keep interest high, and a tone that celebrates wins without shaming low closes. If you want a sustainable shop, skip the theatrics and show up like a pro.Between the hot takes, we get back to the craft. Practice more than you play. Putt every day. Chipping and putting erase big misses and can turn a three-GIR round into a tidy 70s score. On sims, breaking 100 might be as simple as carrying fewer clubs and making fewer decisions. We share military course gems, RTJ Trail favorites, and the story of how this show started with an Instagram DM, a shared tee time, and some DIY gear that still gets the job done. We also pull back the curtain on our production: StreamYard for multi-track recording, why Zoom’s compression hurts audio, and what paid tiers actually buy you.If you’re into golf, live selling, or just curious about how communities stay healthy online, this one’s packed with takeaways you can use today. Listen, share with a friend who hosts auctions, and tell us your rule for keeping buyer trust. And if you’re new here, hit follow, leave a review, and join us live on Tuesday nights. Your questions shape the next show.

    1h 5m

  8. 12/18/2025

    357: The Death of Public Golf in Vegas? Bears Best & Desert Pines Updates

    Send us a text Real talk for real golfers.  In this episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, and the gang celebrate a major milestone—hitting 800 subscribers on YouTube—and dive deep into the current state of the golf world, both on and off the course.  Inside This Episode: The Vegas Scene: We discuss the massive revenue coming out of Allegiant Stadium ($281 million and counting!) and what the future holds for local golf as Bears Best undergoes a total private remodel and rumors swirl around the closing of Desert Pines. Golf Trip Memories: The crew looks back at epic trips to Bandon Dunes, Sweetens Cove, and the "unbeatable" journey through Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Landmand Announcement: We speculate on the mysterious upcoming "Special Announcement" involving Landman and some of the PGA Tour's biggest names like Scheffler and McIlroy. The Wild World of Whatnot: Joe shares a candid look at the "Whatnot" seller-buyer dynamic, the psychological side of bidding, and why some sellers are getting it all wrong. The New https://www.google.com/search?q=ChasingDaylight.com: Matt walks us through the massive website overhaul, including a full database of past guests, host "What’s In The Bag" (WITB) sections, and searchable transcripts. Shout out to our sponsors and partners: Garsen Golf: Check out their innovative grips and use code Daylight15 for 15% off. Gretsch Academy. CDP listeners can save 50% on their first booking using the code "CDP"Join the Conversation: Want to join our after-show, Chasing Darkness? Subscribe to our premium service or reach out via the new contact page on our website to get the link for our private post-show hangouts.  Support the show Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com And also our show supporters: ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

    1h 14m
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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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