FLG Golf Podcast

Marc Bauche

A podcast about lives in golf for people who f***ing love golf! What can we learn from those who have decided to make a life in the world of golf that most of us exist in? What can we be inspired by? These are interviews with professionals, creators, business-owners, manufacturers, guides and golfers of all skill levels from around the world, reflecting your host's international background.

  1. SEP 13

    All About Golf Fashion | With Golf Threads Founder Greg Monteforte

    Send us a text Greg Monteforte, founder of Golf-Threads.com and @golfthreadsblog joins us to share his view on the evolution of golf style, the future of men’s on-course fashion and discuss our favourte style elements, trends and pet peeves.  Greg also shares his journey as a golf fashion writer, why he built Golf Threads without monetizing via paid-for sponsorship posts and why staying genuine is the key for aspiring golf fashion creators. Whether you’re a golfer curious about what to wear, a fashion enthusiast, or a content creator looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights on where golf fashion has been, where it’s heading and how to write about it.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction  01:52 How J.Lindeberg ignited Greg’s style-sense 05:37 Starting Golf-Threads.com 07:48 A surprising community 09:19 Golf fashion has exploded and changed 11:36 What is the future of men’s golf fashion?  17:03 Hats! 18:22 Streetwear & patterns 19:43 How khaki has changed 21:37 Is Nike safe & boring?  24:00 The right (not white) belt 31:19 Making monochrome work 36:28 Course wear in the office 38:00 Don’t wear dark shoes with light pants 39:21 Tunnel walks & TGL’s missed opportunity 40:51 Advice for golf bloggers getting started 44:41 Debating why not and where to monetize #golffashion #golfstyle #golfoutfits #golfapparel #golfclothing #golfstreetwear #golfthreads #golftrends #golfwardrobe #golffashionblogger #golfstyleblogger #golffashioninfluencer #golfstyleinspiration #golfstylecommunity #golfcreator #golfcontent #golfcontentcreator #mensgolffashion #golfstyleguide

    58 min
  2. AUG 15

    Building Confidence for Women New To Golf (with Karen Amestoy)

    Send us a text Golf can feel intimidating to all new golfers, especially women — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game. From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar terminology, how to practice and keeping pace of play, Karen reveals her six-session workshop and her vision for making golf more accessible. Connect with Karen @friendlyfairways209 Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://flggolfpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Intro and how Marc met Karen on Instagram 03:40 Karen’s golf journey  05:04 How did you find the Sand Tramps? 09:26 What has this group of female golfers taught you?  10:36 What inspired you to help other women with their fears overcome fears and barriers? 12:26 What are the fears that keep people from enjoying golf? 15:10 What other tips are in the curriculum that coaches don’t teach?  16:55 The 6 sessions that build confidence from green to tee 19:40 Feedback from graduates  21:37 It’s not about distance 23:13 How can we support these new golfers? 24:28 We take club selection for granted 25:42 How do you help with putting?  27:35 Beginners are not the problem when it comes to divots and ballmarks 28:13 “I’m your gateway lesson”...or lube?  28:52 How do you help with chipping?  31:56 Golf terminology can be intimidating 32:46 You don’t have to play every club! 35:00 The on-course lesson: process, etiquette and rules 37:42 What makes a non-golfer want to play?  39:09 What is the First Tee kids program in the USA?  40:20 Advice for someone with a similar vision 41:57 What does the future have in store?  43:06 How can people find you?  #GolfPodcast #WomenInGolf #GolfConfidence #GolfForBeginners #GolfTips #GolfCommunity #FriendlyFairways #KarenAmestoy #GolfEtiquette #BeginnerGolfTips #GolfLife

    45 min
  3. JUL 22

    Best of Coaching & Creating Online | How a Former Pro Created A Business Coaching Remotely

    Send us a text ⛳How do you build a golf coaching business and brand in the digital age? 🧭Former professional golfer and founder of Big Swing Kings, David Buck shares his journey from US mini-tours to becoming a content creator and developing his unique results-based coaching programs.  🎯 Connect with David / Big Swing Kings:  @bigswingkings on YouTube, Tik-Tok, Instagram and Facebook or at www.BigSwingKings.com 🧠What You’ll Learn:  ⛳For Golfers  - Managing failure and constant stress as a professional golfer.  - The importance of controlling emotions and playing your own game   - Remembering to enjoy your opportunities to golf and practice gratitude 🎥For Creators   - Learning from failures of various online businesses  - The importance of having a unique voice, identifying and addressing pain points  - Building relationships with affiliate companies to monetize content 👨‍🏫For Coaches   - Simple, effective coaching methods to avoid overcomplication  - The importance of feeling the correct impact position  - Unique ways to explain complex concepts. 👍 Like 📝 Comment and 🔔 Subscribe to keep learning from and being inspired by others on journeys in golf 🕐Timestamps 00:00 Introducing David Buck  02:25 What would you do differently? 03:26 Emotional maturity: the most valuable skill in golf 04:33 20:27 Breakthrough advice from a PGA Pro 06:38 Approaching life after golf with gratitude 08:15 What led to social media creating and coaching? 10:20 How to succeed in the online world 11:33 Advice for golf pros starting online 12:57 Affiliate marketing & partnership advice 15:00 What makes David a successful coach?  17:59 What are most coaches doing “wrong”? 18:49 Boiling golf to it's simplest form 20:30 What convinces people to pay for online coaching? 21:37 Everyone should choose to be grateful for golf 22:34 Go to “BigSwingKings” everywhere! #GolfPodcast #DavidBuck #BigSwingKings #GolfCoaching #GolfSwingTips #ProGolfLife #GolfContentCreator #GolfInstructor #GolfYouTube #GolfTraining #GolfDrills #SimpleGolfTips #GolfMindset #GolfJourney  #CanadianTour #PepsiTour #ProGolfTour #GolfStory #GolfTipsForBeginners #OnlineGolfCoach  #GolfBusiness #GolfLessonsOnline #GolfEducation #GolfVlog #GolfMerch #GolfAffiliateMarketing  #GolfBurnout #GolfStruggles #GolfImprovement #GolfSimplified #SwingAnalysis #GolfMentorship #FLGGolfPodcast

    23 min
  4. JUL 19

    Coaching & Creating Online | How a Former Pro Created A Business Coaching Remotely

    Send us a text ⛳How do you build a golf coaching business and brand in the digital age? 🧭Former professional golfer and founder of Big Swing Kings, David Buck shares his journey from US mini-tours to becoming a content creator and developing his unique results-based coaching programs.  🎯 Connect with David / Big Swing Kings:  @bigswingkings on Tik-Tok, Instagram and Facebook or at www.BigSwingKings.com 🧠What You’ll Learn:  ⛳For Golfers  - Managing failure and constant stress as a professional golfer.  - The importance of controlling emotions and playing your own game   - Remembering to enjoy your opportunities to golf and practice gratitude 🎥For Creators   - Learning from failures of various online businesses  - The importance of having a unique voice, identifying and addressing pain points  - Building relationships with affiliate companies to monetize content 👨‍🏫For Coaches   - Simple, effective coaching methods to avoid overcomplication  - The importance of feeling the correct impact position  - Unique ways to explain complex concepts. 👍 Like 📝 Comment and 🔔 Subscribe to keep learning from and being inspired by others on journeys in golf 🕐Timestamps 00:00 Introducing David Buck  08:18 How close are mini-tour players to the PGA?  10:01 David’s journey and decisions turning pro 13:18 Why did your pro journey end?  18:06 Mental skills David wishes he had 20:27 Breakthrough advice from a PGA Pro 22:40 How to prepare for life after golf with 26:13 Failures that led to social media creating  29:09 Where did the online coaching idea come from?  30:30 How to succeed in the online world 34:05 Advice for golf pros starting online 36:55 Affiliate marketing & partnership advice 40:31 What makes David a successful coach?  47:42 Boiling golf down to its simplest form  50:18 What are most coaches doing “wrong”? 52:46 What convinces people to pay for online coaching? 55:06 David’s most popular online courses 55:40 Advice for everyone: choose to be grateful for golf 57:30 Go to “BigSwingKings” everywhere! #GolfPodcast #DavidBuck #BigSwingKings #GolfCoaching #GolfSwingTips #ProGolfLife #GolfContentCreator #GolfInstructor #GolfYouTube #GolfTraining #GolfDrills #SimpleGolfTips #GolfMindset #GolfJourney  #CanadianTour #PepsiTour #ProGolfTour #GolfStory #GolfTipsForBeginners #OnlineGolfCoach  #GolfBusiness #GolfLessonsOnline #GolfEducation #GolfVlog #GolfMerch #GolfAffiliateMarketing  #GolfBurnout #GolfStruggles #GolfImprovement #GolfSimplified #SwingAnalysis #GolfMentorship #FLGGolfPodcast

    59 min
  5. JUL 15

    Best of the Caddyshack Movie Review

    Send us a text The best moments from our 2-hour inaugural episode of the FLG Golf Podcast’s movie review series: the 1980 cult classic sports film, Caddyshack featuring unforgettable one-liners and performances by Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight…and there are boobies…twice! 00:00 Introducing the film, format and hosts 01:38 Box office & critical reception  04:44 The “Top Gun" Intro 06:10 Ty Webb: Chevy's single unbroken take 08:24 Introducing Carl Spackler (Bill Murray) 11:10 Rodney Dangerfield explodes into the movie! 12:46 First 18 holes with a braless Lacey Underall 15:10 A banquet of one-liners & Lacey’s seduction 17:38 Carl’s perversion & Ty's wisdom 19:04 Swimming pools, boobies and poop 22:01 Chevy’s buffoonish seduction  25:29 Danny gets busted with Lacey 27:27 Bill Murray destroying flowers 28:13 Ted Knight's character acting is the lynchpin of the film 30:48 The Bishop's funniest moment  31:57 Bill Murray finally meets Chevy Chase 34:01 The Climactic Match  38:46 The ending doesn't make sense! 40:50 Best Golf Scene 43:57 Best Non-Golf Scene 47:16 Our final ratings #Caddyshack #GolfPodcast #GolfComedy #GolfMovies #BillMurray #ChevyChase #RodneyDangerfield #TedKnight #BeTheBall #GolfHumor #ClassicMovies #80sComedy #CaddyshackQuotes #SportsMovies #MoviePodcast #BushwoodCountryClub #CarlSpackler #JudgeSmails #TyWebb #DannyNoonan #LaceyUnderall #SketchComedy #ComedyClassics #FilmDiscussion #MovieReviewPodcast #golfquotes #Iconicmovies #FilmReview #KennyLoggins

    48 min
  6. JUN 6

    Best of Ep.6: Forged Japanese Irons with Chris Farley

    Send us a text What is the difference between forged and cast golf  irons? And what is it about Japanese manufacturers in particular that makes them unique…and so much more expensive?  Chris Farley, Regional Custom Fit Trainer and Senior Sales Advisor for American Golf (Europe's largest golf retailer) joins us again to talk forged Japanese steel, our experience playing them, what type of customers he fits Japanese brands for, and deep dive into some great factory tours from Japan's most storied brands (Miura, Mizuno and Honma) before asking “Was prime Tiger Woods really playing Miura irons in secret?”  Find Chris Farley at American Golf in Christchurch, Bournemouth, and on Instagram @_charlie_farley_ 00:00 Intro 00:28 I'll show you mine if you show me yours 02:40 The result of forged vs. cast manufacturing  05:55 Japanese brand nuance 07:57 What type of golfer chooses a Japanese brand? 09:25 Why are they more expensive? 11:29 Why are Honma crazy expensive? 14:45 Forged irons just feel better 15:13 The Miura Factory  16:14 Did Tiger secretly play Miura irons? #ForgedVsCast #GolfIrons #JapaneseGolfClubs #MiuraIrons #MizunoGolf #HonmaGolf #GolfGear #ClubFitting #GolfPodcast #ForgedIrons #CastIrons #GolfTechnology #GolfClubFitting #TigerWoodsMiura #GolfNerds #GolfEquipment #FactoryTour #GolfAddict #GolfStorytelling #GolfManufacturing #BladesVsCavityBacks #GolfTech #ForgedFeel #GolfClubReview #GolfJapan #JapanGolf #GolfinJapan #JapaneseBrands

    18 min

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A podcast about lives in golf for people who f***ing love golf! What can we learn from those who have decided to make a life in the world of golf that most of us exist in? What can we be inspired by? These are interviews with professionals, creators, business-owners, manufacturers, guides and golfers of all skill levels from around the world, reflecting your host's international background.