Fairway Fit Golf Podcast

Fairway Fit Golf

We are two guys with regular jobs and family responsibilities, but we have dedicated ourselves to become better golfers. Follow us through our journey as we work to look good, feel good, and play good golf. Let's GO! www.fairwayfitgolf.com

  1. Sep 3

    S3, Episode #22 (#72)- Let's Talk Equipment!

    Golf Equipment: Does New Gear Fix Your Game? Fittings, Drivers, Irons & Ball Choices (Episode 22) In Episode 22 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, Greg, Stevie P (Tips From The Pro), and Brad kick off with a mishap in the home simulator that shatters a framed golf picture, then dive into a detailed discussion on whether golf equipment truly helps players improve or simply acts as a Band-Aid. They debate how to spend $1,500–$3,000 building a bag for a 15-handicapper, highlighting direct-to-consumer brands like Sub70 and the value of buying used. The group breaks down how driver technology has evolved (SLDR to Twist Face to modern composite heads), when clubs become “too old,” how fitting applies at different skill levels, which numbers matter, and what to ask a fitter. They also cover iron forgiveness vs consistency, wedges and the overrated 60°, the importance of playing a consistent golf ball “window,” and finish with rapid-fire equipment takes and dream-bag picks. Sponsor: FairwayFit Golf — shop apparel at https://www.fairwayfitgolf.com. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:41 Sim Mishap Story 02:38 Episode Topic Gear Talk 04:16 Build a $1500 Bag 05:15 Direct to Consumer Brands 10:06 How Old Is Too Old 12:19 Driver Tech Evolution 21:13 Used Clubs and Value 21:56 When to Get Fitted 24:28 Fitting Prep and Metrics 31:42 Distance vs Fairways 35:19 Adjustable Driver Settings 38:08 Are Irons Too Hard 46:56 Keep Clubs Longer 48:00 Gregs Iron Upgrade Debate 49:25 Wedges And Bag Gaps 52:22 Golf Ball Fitting Matters 56:34 Budget Balls And Windows 01:01:30 Build A Dream Bag 01:01:54 Drivers Woods Hybrids Picks 01:09:19 Dream Irons And Eye Test 01:14:30 Wedges Putters Rapid Fire 01:20:29 Overrated Underrated Clubs 01:24:17 Final Takeaways And Wrap Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #22 (#72)- Let's Talk Equipment!
  2. Aug 27

    S3, Episode #21 (#71)- You would rather, WHAT?

    Episode 21: Would You Rather? Rapid-Fire Golf Debates with Stevie P In Episode 21 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, Brad and Greg welcome back Stevie P for a party-style three-ball episode and shift away from “tips from the pro” to play a rapid-fire golf game. They discuss the season winding down with shorter days, youth sports, and uncertainty around the time change, plus delaying Major #4 due to the course punching greens. Greg runs a “this or that” and “would you rather” covering driver vs 3-wood (including Stevie P discovering his driver face is cracked mid-round), preferred shot shapes, blades vs cavity backs, ball choices, walking vs riding, stinger vs high ball, and favorite course styles. They also debate what golf element to remove forever and pick top bucket-list golf experiences like free golf for life, Masters invites, Augusta, club championships, and annual trips. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 21 00:45 Catching Up on Golf Life 01:52 Daylight Saving Time Debate 03:42 Tonight’s Show Plan 04:41 Greg’s Rapid Fire Game 06:50 Clubs and Ball Choices 11:40 Walking and Putting Talk 16:03 Stingers vs High Shots 18:13 Make the Putt or Stick It 19:06 Putt Talk Recap 19:46 Links Or Parkland 21:45 Range Or 18 Holes 24:04 Remove One Forever 27:01 Pick Three Golf Dreams 28:14 Augusta And Masters Debate 33:52 Grand Slam Legends Chat 40:13 Final Thoughts And Plug Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #21 (#71)- You would rather, WHAT?
  3. Aug 13

    S3, Episode #20 (#70)- Myth Busters

    FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Ep. 20: Summer Season Wrap + Golf Mythbusters In episode 20 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, educators Greg and Brad return to work after a short summer and wrap up their eight-week summer golf competition, where Brad wins decisively after Greg’s “blind Hail Mary” point-doublers fail to hit. They recap Brad’s strong play, including an even-par 72 and consistently low rounds, while Greg grades his season a “C,” describing near misses, a rain-delayed round, and an errant tee shot that reached a parking lot before he salvaged a net score. The episode’s main segment is a “Mythbusters” game debating common golf beliefs such as playing your miss, uphill vs. flat lies, range practice translating to the course, the first tee shot setting the tone, hangover vs. lack of sleep, rangefinders helping or hurting, playing with better golfers, conservative tee strategy, and whether a home course inflates handicap, before previewing upcoming announcements and major number four. 00:00 Episode 20 Kickoff 01:02 Back to School Blues 02:27 Summer Season Wrap 02:53 Hail Marys and Score 04:55 Stats and Consistency 07:13 Season Grade Talk 08:57 Rain Delay Round 16:23 Punishment and Phantom 17:40 Mythbusters Begins 21:48 Range and Tee Myths 23:41 Hangover Golf Debate 24:14 No Hangover Genetics 25:42 Grind vs Protect Lead 29:07 Warmup and Salvage Mode 30:54 Scorecard and Late Collapses 32:26 Rangefinder Myth 37:29 Better Players Boost You 39:48 Safe Tee vs Blowups 45:17 Home Course Handicap Effect 49:18 Season Wrap and Next Major Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #20 (#70)- Myth Busters
  4. Aug 6

    S3, Episode #19 (#69)- The Late Summer Run!

    Morning Coffee, Stoneleigh Scores & Late-Summer Golf Goals | FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Brad and Greg record a morning coffee episode as summer winds down, discussing golf, the end-of-break mindset, and school scheduling. They recap their weekly round at Stoneleigh with friend Markina, noting how punishing the course is and how rough and bounces can change outcomes. Brad posts a clean 73 (35–38) with strong fairway stats, while Greg, hindered by a broken pinky toe and lost balls, shoots 91 despite improving on the back nine; the season points lead grows to 17–2 with one week left, prompting talk of a “blind Hail Mary” like a called hole-in-one and a needed 70s round. They also check in on fitness and golf goals, including mobility and lifting, handicap progress, and late-summer positivity levels around 6–7. 00:00 Blind Hail Mary Bet 00:17 Podcast Welcome 01:13 Summer Grind Talk 03:35 Stormy Round Reset 05:17 Stoneleigh Match Setup 05:41 Greg Front Nine Struggles 07:58 Brad’s Clean 35 09:25 Back Nine Swing 11:05 Greg's 91 Breakdown 12:36 Golf’s Crazy Bounces 13:50 Calling the Blind Ace 14:35 Scoring Challenge Rules 15:09 Swing Tweaks and Contact 17:45 Late Summer Goals Check 18:08 Fitness Progress Update 19:07 Chasing 70s and Handicap 21:56 Practice Plans and Positivity 23:01 Injury Update and Home Gym 24:18 Breaking 70 and Birdies 26:36 Stats Review and Season Outlook 29:03 Wrap Up and Next Events Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #19 (#69)- The Late Summer Run!
  5. Jul 30

    S3, Episode #18 (#68)- Summer Check-In, along with our "Tips From the Pro!"

    Summer Season Update, Tournament Recap & Course Management Tips with Stevie P. | FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Brad and Greg return to the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast after a week off to recap two weeks of their summer season, now in the doubled-points back half. Greg shares a Delaware round at Bayside where a strong day unraveled with a 10 on 18 for an 89, while Brad posts a 76 at Stoneleigh and extends the lead. The next week Greg battles heavy wind at Castle Bay for an 87 after forgetting his shoes and buying new FootJoys, while Brad shoots a personal-best 70 with five birdies, swinging the points and adding bonus points. They also recap a shamble tournament at their home course, finishing second in gross and cashing. The episode closes with Stevie P.’s “Tips from the Pro” segment focused on course management for mid-handicappers—minimizing big numbers, forgetting par, choosing smart targets, and making committed decisions. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:48 Season Points Update 01:51 Week Five Bayside Round 07:30 Texas Wedge Legend 09:41 Week Six Castle Bay 13:42 Stoneleigh Personal Best 19:23 Tournament Recap 21:19 Stevie P Joins In 23:14 Course Management Basics 27:25 Stop Playing To Par 31:20 Who Benefits Most 34:11 Aggression And Misses 36:45 Layup To Your Number 37:22 Common Amateur Mistakes 40:17 Emotion And Par Traps 43:12 WELD Pre Shot Routine 45:47 Tee Box Strategy Driver 53:00 Fairway Targets And Dispersion 57:53 Simple Short Game Choices 01:03:28 Tour Pros Play Smart 01:06:37 Rapid Fire And Wrap Up 01:12:19 Final Takeaways And Outro Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #18 (#68)- Summer Check-In, along with our "Tips From the Pro!"
  6. Jul 16

    S3, Episode #17 (#67)- Major #3

    FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Ep. 17 | Summer League Recap & Major #3 at Virginia’s #1: Kinloch Golf Club Greg and Brad return for episode 17 during a hot Northern Virginia summer, celebrating Brad’s daughter’s 83 and low medalist finish at a Virginia State tournament and noting his son’s first time breaking 90. They catch up on summer season weeks three and four, including Greg’s 88 (net 72) in extreme heat to take the week and a Hail Mary point, while Brad struggles after travel and exhaustion. Brad then catches fire with a personal-best 71 at Stoneleigh and follows with a 73, while Greg posts a 90 at Trump. They preview and recap Major #3 at Kinloch Golf Club, Virginia’s top-ranked course, discussing strict etiquette, caddies, and immaculate conditions; in stroke play Greg shoots 86 to win the major and move the series to 2–1, as Brad shoots 76 while praising the course’s strategic design and experience. Sponsor: FairwayFit Golf Pro Shop—gear to help you look good, feel good, and play good. Contact: fairwayfitgolf.com. 00:00 Welcome Back Episode 17 01:05 Proud Dad Golf Update 03:02 Summer Season Setup 03:39 Week Three Greg Recap 08:59 Week Three Brad Struggles 10:43 Week Four Brad Heats Up 14:13 Week Four Greg At Trump 21:16 Week Four Brad At Stoneleigh 25:28 Major Three Kinloch Preview 28:02 Kinloch Etiquette Rules 29:55 On Course Kinloch Check In 30:15 Major Three Recap Begins 31:20 High Expectations Set 33:02 Pristine Course Nerves 34:39 Clubhouse Rules Tour 35:37 Hosts And Caddies 38:29 Practice Facility Highlights 39:22 Course Strategy Overview 40:15 Handicaps Format Talk 42:07 Front Nine Recap 47:53 Back Nine Rain Push 51:59 Caddy Choices Lessons 54:47 19th Hole Series Update 55:45 Kinloch Quote Farewell Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #17 (#67)- Major #3
  7. Jul 9

    S3, Episode #16 (#66)- Major #2 and Gents Cup Recap (Part 2)

    FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Ep. 16 — Pinehurst Trip Recap (Part 2): No. 1, No. 4, No. 8 & No. 2 In episode 16 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts recap part two of their Pinehurst trip during the Gens Cup, covering group dinners and 36-hole days on Pinehurst No. 1 and No. 4, then No. 8 and the famed No. 2. They describe No. 1 as a great warm-up with undulation and playable trees, No. 4 as an incredible top-100 course with waste areas, water, blind shots, and big holes, and No. 8 as a fun, challenging layout with narrow fairways and tough, top-dressed greens after rain. They call No. 2 mentally demanding with costly misses and the best, truest Bermuda greens they’ve ever putted, share match results and moments from playing (including US Open tees), and close by praising the group, noting Team Null’s win, and previewing upcoming majors and summer golf plans. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:55 Dinner at Carolina Hotel 01:31 36 Holes Begin 01:38 Pinehurst No 1 Recap 04:29 Score Swings and Strategy 05:43 Lunch and Reset 05:56 Pinehurst No 4 Highlights 08:43 Tee Troubles and Adjustments 11:38 Day One Results 11:46 Team Dinner and Speeches 12:44 Pinehurst No 8 Backstory 13:39 No 8 Course and Greens 14:45 Round Eight Recap 16:45 Driver Returns 18:23 Rain And Reset 19:29 Pinehurst Two Challenge 20:55 Greens And Grain 22:16 Houses And History 23:59 Match Win And Open Tees 25:46 Singles Loss Story 29:12 Back Again Soon 31:09 Summer Grind Ahead 32:19 Follow And Shop 33:02 Next Week Wrap Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #16 (#66)- Major #2 and Gents Cup Recap (Part 2)
  8. Jul 2

    S3, Episode #15 (#65)- Major #2 and Gents Cup Recap (Part 1)

    Tot Hill Farm Recap + Pinehurst Arrival: Majors, Caddies, The Cradle & Thistle Dune (Part 1) In Season 3, Episode 65 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts recap a golf trip starting with a round at Tot Hill Farm in Asheboro, NC, praising the Mike Strantz design, conditions, and challenging misses while sharing detailed stats and scores: Greg shoots 103 (49/54) with penalties and no greens in regulation on the back, while the other host shoots 75 (39/36) with strong greens hit plus an eagle on 16 and birdie on 17 to win Major #2 and move to 2–0 in majors. They then describe arriving at Pinehurst as a “Disney World of golf,” highlighting lodging, hospitality, caddies (Ricky and Gary), quick Titleist wedge repair, pro-shop purchases, and their kickoff at The Cradle par-3 course and the Thistle Dune putting area, including a hole-in-one by Billy and plans to continue in Part 2. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:34 Post Trip Withdrawal 01:32 Tot Hill Farm Overview 02:03 Course Conditions 05:54 Front Nine Scores 10:36 Back Nine Collapse 13:14 Eagle Birdie Finish 15:51 Course Critiques 20:32 Season Standings 21:36 Heading To Pinehurst 22:30 Pinehurst Versus St Andrews 23:45 Resort Hospitality Highlights 25:18 Unplugging On Golf Trips 26:54 Guys Trip Resort Vibe 29:01 Club Repair Magic 32:06 Pro Shop Shopping Strategy 35:26 Caddie Stories And Shoutouts 40:01 Weather And Arrival Activities 40:26 The Cradle Par 3 Fun 43:38 Thistle Dune Putting Battles 45:41 Back To The Cradle Finale 46:26 Wrap Up And Next Week Check us out: Follow FairwayFit Golf www.FairwayFitGolf.com Youtube:@FairwayFitGolfPodcast Twitter: @FairwayFitGolf IG: @FairwayFitGolf Tik Tok: @FairwayFitGolf

    S3, Episode #15 (#65)- Major #2 and Gents Cup Recap (Part 1)
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We are two guys with regular jobs and family responsibilities, but we have dedicated ourselves to become better golfers. Follow us through our journey as we work to look good, feel good, and play good golf. Let's GO! www.fairwayfitgolf.com