Tales From The Tips: A Caddy Perspective

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Get ready to walk the fairways like never before! Tales From The Tips takes you inside the ropes of professional golf, uncovering the untold stories, wild adventures, and behind-the-scenes drama from life on tour. Join host D.A. and seasoned tour caddy Mick, who’s spent 15 years navigating the highs, lows, and hazards of the pro circuit, as they share candid conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into the game they love. Whether you’re a die-hard golfer or just curious about the life behind the leaderboard, Tales From The Tips offers a unique perspective.

  1. A Passion for Golf

    NOV 14

    A Passion for Golf

    In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA is joined by good friend and business partner, James Porcello while Mick is out with a tooth ache. DA and James dig into the shifting terrain of modern golf—where tradition meets tech and the future is streaming in real time. From the booming rise of women’s golf to the game-changing partnerships reshaping the sport—like the LPGA’s headline-making alignment with the PIF—DA and James break down what these moves really mean for players, fans, and the industry at large. They also venture into the competitive world of junior golf and college recruitment, exploring the pressure, the politics, and the power of storytelling. How do young talents get discovered? What role does visibility play in shaping a future star? And how can families navigate the maze of modern golf development? It’s an insightful, forward-looking conversation that blends experience, humor, and sharp perspective—exactly what you expect when DA and James get together without Mick.

    28 min
  2. Tournament Tales & Technical Fails - We Finish Round 3

    NOV 13

    Tournament Tales & Technical Fails - We Finish Round 3

    In this week’s Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo go full swing into another packed episode of golf talk, insider stories, and unfiltered opinions.The guys take on Gary Player’s latest claim about his place among golf’s legends, the changes being made at St. Andrews, and LIV Golf’s bold new format shift. They dive deep into how sponsorships shape the sport, what live coverage really means for golf fans, and why the LPGA still faces an uphill climb to get the attention it deserves.From record-breaking scores to the ever-heated Player of the Year debate, it’s a conversation filled with sharp insights, plenty of laughs, and a deep love for the game — straight from the fairways to your feed.Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a golf diehard, grab your favorite club and join the guys as they break down the stories shaping the game today.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:26 Golf News and Updates02:53 Tournament Highlights and Experiences04:49 Technical Difficulties and Humor06:50 Golf Outing Stories and Fun Moments09:10 Unique Golf Tournament Formats12:09 Gary Player's Controversial Statements15:08 Ranking Golf Legends18:31 Changes at St. Andrews21:46 LIV Golf Changes and World Ranking Points23:16 Sponsorship Dynamics in Golf25:29 The Impact of Live Golf on Viewership28:58 Animosity Between Tours29:57 Women in Golf: The LPGA's Challenges32:32 Promoting Female Golfers35:20 The Future of Women's Golf37:14 Recent Tournament Highlights39:36 Record Scores and Golf Trivia40:05 Player of the Year Discussion41:23 Upcoming Tournaments and Wrap-Up

    45 min
  3. Tournament Tales & Technical Fails - We Finish Round 3

    NOV 13

    Tournament Tales & Technical Fails - We Finish Round 3

    In this week’s Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo go full swing into another packed episode of golf talk, insider stories, and unfiltered opinions.The guys take on Gary Player’s latest claim about his place among golf’s legends, the changes being made at St. Andrews, and LIV Golf’s bold new format shift. They dive deep into how sponsorships shape the sport, what live coverage really means for golf fans, and why the LPGA still faces an uphill climb to get the attention it deserves.From record-breaking scores to the ever-heated Player of the Year debate, it’s a conversation filled with sharp insights, plenty of laughs, and a deep love for the game — straight from the fairways to your feed.Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a golf diehard, grab your favorite club and join the guys as they break down the stories shaping the game today.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:26 Golf News and Updates02:53 Tournament Highlights and Experiences04:49 Technical Difficulties and Humor06:50 Golf Outing Stories and Fun Moments09:10 Unique Golf Tournament Formats12:09 Gary Player's Controversial Statements15:08 Ranking Golf Legends18:31 Changes at St. Andrews21:46 LIV Golf Changes and World Ranking Points23:16 Sponsorship Dynamics in Golf25:29 The Impact of Live Golf on Viewership28:58 Animosity Between Tours29:57 Women in Golf: The LPGA's Challenges32:32 Promoting Female Golfers35:20 The Future of Women's Golf37:14 Recent Tournament Highlights39:36 Record Scores and Golf Trivia40:05 Player of the Year Discussion41:23 Upcoming Tournaments and Wrap-Up

    45 min
  4. Take That! To the Bank

    OCT 29

    Take That! To the Bank

    In this episode of Tales from the Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo tee it high and let it fly — with zero mulligans and plenty of laughs. From tour drama to bad knees, rogue swings, and Australia’s obsession with both golf and horse racing, this episode is what happens when two golf nuts start talking and forget to stop.Mick dishes out stories from his years lugging bags across the world — from caddy blunders to on-course banter that probably shouldn’t have been caught on a hot mic. DA adds his own colorful takes on player performances, off-season chaos, and why caddies might just be the most underrated athletes on the course (depending on how heavy the staff bag is).The guys even tackle the big topics — like golf’s global takeover, Aussie sports culture, and which caddy from the old days would’ve survived social media (spoiler: not many).And just when you think they’ve run out of stories, they tease what’s coming next: new guests, wilder tales, and a few things the PGA Tour definitely won’t be posting about.🎧 Watch or listen to Tales from the Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts — where golf talk meets pub chat and every story has a divot.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tales from the Tips02:55 Golf Season Updates and Personal Reflections05:57 Injury and Retirement from Golf08:58 Upcoming Tournaments and Australian Golf Scene11:57 The Global Expansion of Golf Tours14:57 Cultural Insights into Australian Sports22:03 Caddying: The Journey and Challenges27:59 Caddy Personalities and Stories29:52 Looking Ahead: Future Guests and Topics

    34 min
  5. Take That! To the Bank

    OCT 29

    Take That! To the Bank

    In this episode of Tales from the Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo tee it high and let it fly — with zero mulligans and plenty of laughs. From tour drama to bad knees, rogue swings, and Australia’s obsession with both golf and horse racing, this episode is what happens when two golf nuts start talking and forget to stop.Mick dishes out stories from his years lugging bags across the world — from caddy blunders to on-course banter that probably shouldn’t have been caught on a hot mic. DA adds his own colorful takes on player performances, off-season chaos, and why caddies might just be the most underrated athletes on the course (depending on how heavy the staff bag is).The guys even tackle the big topics — like golf’s global takeover, Aussie sports culture, and which caddy from the old days would’ve survived social media (spoiler: not many).And just when you think they’ve run out of stories, they tease what’s coming next: new guests, wilder tales, and a few things the PGA Tour definitely won’t be posting about.🎧 Watch or listen to Tales from the Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts — where golf talk meets pub chat and every story has a divot.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tales from the Tips02:55 Golf Season Updates and Personal Reflections05:57 Injury and Retirement from Golf08:58 Upcoming Tournaments and Australian Golf Scene11:57 The Global Expansion of Golf Tours14:57 Cultural Insights into Australian Sports22:03 Caddying: The Journey and Challenges27:59 Caddy Personalities and Stories29:52 Looking Ahead: Future Guests and Topics

    34 min
  6. The Outing that Almost Killed Us

    OCT 24

    The Outing that Almost Killed Us

    In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour caddy Mick Middlemo take listeners inside a wild week of golf stories and insider insights — starting with their outing at Guston’s Grill and rolling into everything from DP World Tour talk to the secret world of exclusive golf clubs.From robotic fairway mowers at the Bank of Utah Championship to battling lava rock and unpredictable winds, it’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and life on the course. Mick breaks down the art of course ratings, DA dives into the quirks of club maintenance, and together they explore how cancellations and leadership shifts are reshaping the PGA Tour.It’s a true caddy’s-eye view of the game — packed with offbeat stories, on-the-ground perspective, and reflections on where golf is heading next.🎧 Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, and the Audacy app.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:00 Golf Outing at Guston's Grill04:58 DP World Tour and Exclusive Golf Clubs10:06 Course Ratings and Experiences15:07 Bank of Utah Championship and Robotic Fairway Mowers18:24 Navigating Golf Courses and Wind Conditions19:18 Challenges of Playing on Lava Rock Courses20:07 The Importance of Club Maintenance21:18 Unique Golf Course Experiences22:41 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances24:01 The Impact of Cancellations on the Golf Season26:03 PGA Tour Leadership Changes29:04 Caddies and Their Role in Golf32:02 The Future of Golf and Its Challenges

    37 min
  7. The Outing that Almost Killed Us

    OCT 24

    The Outing that Almost Killed Us

    In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour caddy Mick Middlemo take listeners inside a wild week of golf stories and insider insights — starting with their outing at Guston’s Grill and rolling into everything from DP World Tour talk to the secret world of exclusive golf clubs.From robotic fairway mowers at the Bank of Utah Championship to battling lava rock and unpredictable winds, it’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and life on the course. Mick breaks down the art of course ratings, DA dives into the quirks of club maintenance, and together they explore how cancellations and leadership shifts are reshaping the PGA Tour.It’s a true caddy’s-eye view of the game — packed with offbeat stories, on-the-ground perspective, and reflections on where golf is heading next.🎧 Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, and the Audacy app.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:00 Golf Outing at Guston's Grill04:58 DP World Tour and Exclusive Golf Clubs10:06 Course Ratings and Experiences15:07 Bank of Utah Championship and Robotic Fairway Mowers18:24 Navigating Golf Courses and Wind Conditions19:18 Challenges of Playing on Lava Rock Courses20:07 The Importance of Club Maintenance21:18 Unique Golf Course Experiences22:41 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances24:01 The Impact of Cancellations on the Golf Season26:03 PGA Tour Leadership Changes29:04 Caddies and Their Role in Golf32:02 The Future of Golf and Its Challenges

    37 min
  8. All We Do Is WIN, WIN, WIN, WIN!!!!

    OCT 16

    All We Do Is WIN, WIN, WIN, WIN!!!!

    This week on Tales From The Tips, DA and Mick Middlemo take listeners on a full tour through the world of golf — from the fairways to the funny moments off the course. The guys break down Xander Schauffele’s latest victory, dive into the fine art (and frustration) of tinkering with your swing, and debate just how much influence coaches really have on today’s pros.They also examine the Ryder Cup rules, spotlight the wave of new talent emerging from the Korn Ferry Tour, and unpack how the PGA Tour’s landscape is shifting faster than ever. But it’s not all birdies and bogeys — a hilarious scam call story, some NFL surprises and predictions, and a lively talk about how the LPGA can better showcase its stars all make their way into this episode.From golf insights to laugh-out-loud moments, this episode is packed with energy, banter, and honest takes from two guys who live and breathe the game.🎧 Watch or listen to “Tales From The Tips” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, and the Audacy app.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Golf Insights02:06 PGA Tour Highlights and Player Performances05:39 Tinkering with Technique: The Off-Season Dilemma08:22 The Impact of Swing Coaches10:28 Emerging Talents in Golf12:52 Ryder Cup Rules and Their Implications14:44 New Faces on the PGA Tour18:02 The Future of Golf: New Players and Personalities20:57 Scam Calls and Golf Highlights22:19 Building the LPGA's Audience25:01 Promoting Golf Personalities26:58 The Need for Player Promotion30:02 NFL Surprises and Predictions34:07 Tournament Preparations and Expectations

    40 min
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Get ready to walk the fairways like never before! Tales From The Tips takes you inside the ropes of professional golf, uncovering the untold stories, wild adventures, and behind-the-scenes drama from life on tour. Join host D.A. and seasoned tour caddy Mick, who’s spent 15 years navigating the highs, lows, and hazards of the pro circuit, as they share candid conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into the game they love. Whether you’re a die-hard golfer or just curious about the life behind the leaderboard, Tales From The Tips offers a unique perspective.

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