The Upstate Golf Guys Podcast

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  1. 6d ago

    EPISODE 131- BREAKING 80

    This week on The Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we dive into one of the toughest milestones in amateur golf: breaking 80. I talk about the struggles of getting over that hump, what you should—and definitely shouldn’t—do when you're putting together a great round, and how quickly things can change when you know you're right on the doorstep. I’ve been there the past few weeks, giving myself legitimate chances to break 80, but just barely missing the mark every time. We get into the mental side of chasing that number, the mistakes that can derail a round, and what it takes to finally get over the hump and shoot in the 70s. Plus, we had a fun question-and-answer segment with co-host RGB, talking golf and having some laughs along the way! If you’ve ever stood on the course knowing you have a chance to break 80—or had a great round slip away—you’ll definitely be able to relate to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 5

    GOLFWEEK SPOTLIGHT-HILAND BREAKDOWN

    This week on the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we are back with a new Golfweek Spotlight and we're joined by Mike Winters, Assistant Director of the Golfweek Amateur Tour, along with Brad Facteau, for a great conversation packed with tournament recaps, course strategy, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off by breaking down the two-day Major at Eagle Crest, where the course played every bit as long and difficult as advertised. We recap the weekend, discuss some of the biggest challenges players faced, and give a well-deserved shout-out to all of the flight winners for their outstanding performances. From there, we look ahead to the next Golfweek Amateur Tour stop at Hiland Golf Club in Queensbury, NY. Since Hiland is Mike and Brad's home course, they share insider knowledge on what players can expect. We go hole-by-hole, pointing out key landing areas, risk-versus-reward decisions, and where trouble is waiting. One thing became very clear—Hiland is not a course where you can just grip it and rip it. Water hazards, white stakes, and tight landing areas are everywhere, and they have a way of sneaking up on you if you're not paying attention. Accuracy off the tee is going to be the key to posting a good score. If you tend to slice the ball, you may want to leave the driver in the bag on a few holes! Whether you're playing this week's event or just enjoy hearing course strategy and tournament talk, this episode is full of valuable insight to help you prepare for one of the tougher tests on the schedule. we finished the episode off with a little Tiger talk and a few questions and answers to close out. Be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your predictions for Hiland. We'll see everyone on the first tee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 28

    BONUS EPISODE- GIMMIES OR NO GIMMIES?

    Summer is flying by, and before we know it, we'll be back inside at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf with snow on the ground! This week, it's just Anthony and RGB catching up, talking about how fast the season is moving and making the most of every round while we still can. The boys also dive into one of the hottest debates in our Sunday Loop PPP: Gimmies or no gimmies? Do you putt everything out? Does it change when there's money on the line? Things got a little heated on the 7th hole as both sides made their case, and trust us—you'll probably have an opinion too. We also had some fun with a round of "Would You Rather?" as RGB fired off a few golf-themed questions for Anthony that led to some great laughs and interesting answers. Looking ahead, we're getting pumped for our upcoming golf trip to Binghamton, where we'll be teeing it up at Conklin and En-Joie. Weekend golf trips with the boys are always unforgettable, and we can't wait to share the stories from this one. A huge thank you to our sponsor, HVIG – Hudson Valley Indoor Golf, for supporting the show. Whether you're looking to keep your game sharp all winter long or just want to play a great round indoors, HVIG has you covered. Tune in, join the conversation, and let us know: Are you Team Gimmies or Team Putt Everything Out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 14

    EPISODE 130-FLORIDA MIKE TAKES A ROAD TRIP TO TROY

    This episode of the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast felt like the old days—just RGB, Florida Mike, and Anthony back behind the mics making bread and chopping it up. This is a special joint episode with the Pitch, Putt & Puff Podcast, bringing both crews together for a weekend full of golf, laughs, and great stories. Florida Mike made his second trip to Troy, NY, and spent the weekend teeing it up with the Pitch, Putt & Puff Crew, playing three rounds at Frear Park. We break down the golf, the laughs, the highlights, and share some clips from our Sunday round. Of course, no trip to Troy is complete without talking food. Mike missed out on the legendary DeFazio's Pizza, but he did get to experience another local favorite, the seasonal sensation Kay's Pizza. The big question is... which one do you think would've been his favorite? We also talk about everything else Mike squeezed into his Upstate New York visit, including trips to Lake George and the Catskills, while looking back on another unforgettable golf weekend. Now the pressure is officially on! After Mike made the trip north again, it's time for RGB and Anthony to head south this winter for some Florida golf. The countdown starts now! Tune in, enjoy the conversation, and don't forget to check out the clips from our Sunday round at Frear Park. We think you'll feel like you're right there with us. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf (HVIG)! Whether you're looking to keep your game sharp all winter long or just want to have some fun with friends, HVIG has you covered with state-of-the-art simulators, an incredible indoor putting green, and over 150,000 courses to choose from. If you're in New York's Capital Region, make sure to stop by and see why it's one of the best places to play year-round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jun 24

    EPISODE 129- WITH PUNCH DRUNK GOLF aka NEWSUPDATES4REAL

    🎙️ Upstate Golf Guys Podcast – Featuring John Wiber (@NewsUpdates4Real) ⛳ This week the boys are joined by by John Wiber better known online as NewsUpdates4Real. With over 1.7 million followers on Instagram, John has built a massive audience by covering stories you often won't see in the mainstream media and digging deeper than most reporters are willing to go. But this episode isn't about the news—it's all about golf! We talk about how John got started in the game, why he stepped away from golf for a while, and what brought him back. We also dive into his brand-new golf page, PunchDrunkGolf, where he'll be bringing his signature raw, unfiltered style to the golf world with hilarious content and a unique twist. And trust us—you won't want to miss the stories about Phil Mickelson. Let's just say Phil was doing a little more swinging than just golfing! 😂 We really appreciate John taking time out of his busy schedule to chop it up with the boys and share some incredible stories, laughs, and insight into both the golf and media worlds. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf — the Capital Region's premier indoor golf experience. Whether you're looking to sharpen your game, play world-famous courses, or take advantage of their incredible simulator technology and putting green, HVIG is the place to be year-round. 🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and enjoy another great episode of the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast! #UpstateGolfGuys #PunchDrunkGolf #NewsUpdates4Real #GolfPodcast #HVIGolf #GolfLife ⛳🏌️‍♂️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. May 20

    GOLFWEEK SPOTLFIGHT FREAR PARK 2 DAY MAJOR

    🎙️ Golfweek Spotlight – Frear Park Two-Day Major Recap What a weekend at Frear Park. Two days, tough pin locations, fast greens, pressure-packed putts, and a leaderboard that had everybody talking. This wasn’t just another stop on the Golfweek Amateur Tour — this felt like a major championship. For this Golfweek Spotlight segment, we brought on D Flight champion Brian DeBell after an absolute heater of a weekend. And when we say heater… we mean HEATER. Brian didn’t just win the flight — he cleaned house. Between the D Flight victory, multiple skins, a closest-to-the-pin, and cashing in on the massive carryover 2-putt pool from The Swan, he walked away with over $700 for the weekend. That’s the kind of weekend every tour player dreams about. We also had Brad “Scrounge” DiPietro jump on with us to break down his rollercoaster weekend. Brad came out firing on Saturday and looked like he was ready to make a serious run, but Sunday at Frear Park reminded everybody how brutal that course can be once things start slipping. We talked about where the round got away from him, the mental grind of trying to hold it together, and how one bad stretch at Frear can turn into three or four holes in a hurry. And of course… RGB was back. Nobody knows Frear Park better than RGB, and hearing him break down the strategy, the mistakes guys were making, and the shots you absolutely cannot miss out there made this one of the best Spotlight segments yet. Some of the stories and reactions from the weekend had us rolling. We also went around the room talking favorite and least favorite holes at Frear Park. Some holes got a lot of love… others got absolutely roasted. A few holes look easy standing on the tee until that course punches you right in the mouth. We talked risk/reward decisions, brutal green complexes, impossible recoveries, and the holes that can completely destroy a scorecard. By the end of the weekend, Frear Park did exactly what a major venue should do — it rewarded players who stayed patient, managed mistakes, and grinded through adversity. Another unbelievable event for the Upstate NY Golfweek Amateur Tour, and if this weekend proved anything, it’s that every single flight this season is going to be a battle. Make sure to tune in for the full breakdown, stories from the weekend, cash games, pressure moments, and plenty of laughs from one of the wildest events of the year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. May 14

    FREAR PARK BACK 9 BREAK DOWN (PART 2)

    🎙️ GOLFWEEK SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL — PART 2 🎙️ The BACK NINE breakdown of Frear Park is officially LIVE… and things got HEATED. 🔥⛳ Anthony & RGB wrapped up Part 2 of our Frear Park deep dive ahead of this weekend’s NY Golfweek Amateur Tour 2-Day Major on May 16th & 17th. If the front nine is “The Gauntlet”… the back nine is where the tournament gets decided. We went hole-by-hole through the closing stretch at Frear Park talking:⛳ The scoring opportunities⛳ The holes that can absolutely wreck your round⛳ Tough pin locations and dangerous greens⛳ Smart strategy vs hero golf⛳ What players NEED to avoid this weekend And this one got even better because we did it LIVE. Players were jumping into the chat all night chirping, talking trash, throwing score predictions around, and getting fired up for the biggest event of the season so far. The energy was unreal. 👀🔥 We even made some predictions on how some of the known players could score this weekend at Frear. Some bold takes were definitely made… If you’re teeing it up this weekend, this episode is a must-watch. We once again used the course map during the breakdown, so YouTube is probably the best way to experience this one. The stage is set. Now it’s time to find out who can survive Frear Park for two days straight. 🏌️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. May 7

    FREAR PARK FRONT 9 BREAK DOWN (PART 1)

    🎙️ GOLFWEEK SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL 🎙️ This week it’s just Anthony & RGB breaking down Part 1 of our 2-part Frear Park special — covering the FRONT NINE of Anthony’s home course ahead of the NY Golfweek Amateur Tour 2-Day Event May 16th & 17th. And if there’s anyone who knows Frear Park… it’s RGB. The man practically lives there, playing 5 days a week and knowing every inch of the course. We go hole-by-hole through “The Gauntlet” — the brutal front nine that can make or break your tournament before the turn. note... You may actually be one you want to WATCH on YouTube because we put the course map on screen as we break down every hole live. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! (1535) Upstate_golf_guys_podcast - YouTube https://youtu.be/k2gb_HDeZhs?si=tpyWwfAb8UjtU1wJ We talk:⛳ What to do — and what NOT to do⛳ Where players get into trouble⛳ The notoriously tough greens⛳ Smart misses vs disaster spots⛳ How to survive the gauntlet and post a score If you’re playing the NY Golfweek Amateur Tour event at Frear Park… this episode could save you strokes. And one final question… 👀 Do YOU have what it takes to beat Anthony at his home course, C-Flighters? Sign up now and find out. 🔥🏌️ Golfweek Amateur Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    anthonyfarina72382
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    2024 - 2026
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