Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

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Golf is full of opinions, traditions, and marketing claims. Off TRAQ is where we slow down and actually talk about them. Hosted by Charles and Roy, the Off TRAQ Podcast explores the questions golfers genuinely debate — from equipment and swing myths to tour storylines, industry narratives, and the culture of the game. No hot takes for the sake of it. Just honest conversations about the game we all care about. 🎙 New episodes every other Tuesday 🏌️ Presented by TRAQ Golf

  1. 5D AGO

    Best Golf Brand for Each Club in the Bag

    In this episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go through the bag and debate which brand performs best in each category. Starting with the first brand that comes to mind, they talk through their picks for: • Drivers (00:49) • Irons (09:25) • Wedges (16:09) • Putters (23:22) • Golf Balls (28:58) The episode also covers two other big topics in golf this week: - Rory McIlroy withdrawing from The Players Championship with a back injury and what that might mean for the season. (36:17) - And a debate around whether The Players Championship should officially be considered the 5th major in golf. (39:11)

    1 hr

  2. MAR 3

    Bryson’s 51% LA Golf Story, Michelle Wie & WTGL, & The Masters Debate

    In this episode of Off Traq, we unpack the business drama behind Bryson DeChambeau’s reported push for 51% ownership of LA Golf and what majority control really means in corporate structure. We also discuss: • Michelle Wie joining WTGL as both player and investor • LIV Golf receiving another $267M from PIF • The evolving power dynamics in professional golf • A legacy debate: Masters vs the other three majors

    50 min

  3. FEB 24

    Stock Shot vs Shot Shaping: Which Is Better For Your Game?

    Should you master one reliable stock shot… or learn to shape it both ways? This week on Off TRAQ, we debate whether golfers are overcomplicating the game by chasing all 9 windows instead of building one predictable pattern. Then we shift gears: Tiger Woods hints at another Masters run — is a 50 year old Tiger good for the game even if he misses the cut? (26:15) Is the PGA Tour finally making structural changes to create more must watch events? (28:30) Is pro shop fashion becoming less traditional and more Instagram driven? (30:45) And in a separate segment, we break down the actual stats required to break 80 — fairways, GIR, putts, penalties, and scrambling percentages. (35:23) If you’re serious about lowering scores or just love debating where golf is headed, this episode covers both.

    48 min

  4. FEB 17

    The PGA Tour’s Personality Problem

    Does the PGA Tour have a marketing problem — or a personality problem? In this episode, we compare golf to leagues like the NFL and NBA and ask why professional golf feels so different. Is it the lack of rivalries? Not enough storytelling? Too much focus on stats and not enough on drama? We also cover: • Rory going back to blades • The Luke Kwon controversy • Anthony Kim’s comeback win • And whether classic golf sayings are actually good advice Chapters:00:00 Fixing the PGA Tour34:02 Rory Going Back to Blades25:13 The FULL Luke Kwon Saga41:10 Anthony Kim Wins LIV Adelaide44:51 Golf Sayings: Good or Bad Advice? Follow Off TRAQ for weekly golf conversations that go beyond swing tips.

    58 min

  5. FEB 10

    Breaking 90 feels like a mystery for most golfers — but it doesn’t have to be.

    In this episode of Off TRAQ, we talk through what it really takes to break 90, why you don’t need great golf to do it, and how most amateurs quietly sabotage their rounds without realizing it. We dig into the real numbers behind breaking 90, the mistakes that blow up scorecards, and how managing penalties, putting, and expectations matters more than chasing birdies. We also cover what’s happening this week in golf — from the fifth major debate to PGA Tour bans and the spectacle that is the Waste Management Open — before ending with a lighter “Pick One to Lose Forever” segment. If you’re trying to score better without overhauling your swing, this one’s for you. Chapters: 00:00 How to Break 90 07:30 The Biggest Score Killers 17:45 The Stats That Actually Matter 31:30 This Week in Golf 44:30 Pick One to Lose Forever

    53 min

  6. FEB 3

    What If? Tiger Debuts in 2010: Is He Still the GOAT?

    What if Tiger’s entire career starts in 2010 instead of 1996? We break down the alternate timeline and debate whether Tiger still becomes “GOAT Tiger” in the modern era. How much of his dominance was skill, how much was timing, and how much was psychological pressure on the field? We also get into what GOAT even means, the majors math, and how the modern tour changes the ceiling. After the main debate, we hit the weekly golf news and close with a fun ranking of the worst feelings in golf. Chapters:00:00 2010 Tiger Debut: Is He Still GOAT?32:27 This Week's Golf Headlines42:22 Blind Ranking: Worst Feeling in Golf

    57 min

  7. JAN 27

    Driver vs Iron Swings, PGA Show Recap & What Makes A Fun Golf Round?

    Are the driver and iron swings actually the same, or are they two completely different swings? In this episode of Off TRAQ, we kick things off with a deep debate on one of golf’s most argued questions: driver vs iron swings. We break down setup, mechanics, feel vs reality, and why so many golfers stripe irons but lose their driver or vice versa. From there, we recap the most interesting tech from the PGA Show, including smart putting balls, grip sensors, budget launch monitors, and why so much modern golf tech provides data without real instruction. We close the episode with a mindset conversation every golfer can relate to: what’s the difference between a fun round and a scoring round? Should you always keep score, or is it okay to stop caring and just enjoy the day? If you like honest golf debates, tech breakdowns, and real conversations about how golfers actually play the game, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 Driver vs Iron Swing Debate 24:21 2026 PGA Show Recap 24:36 Smart Putting Tech 35:41 Budget Launch Monitors 44:49 New Equipment Standouts 53:36 Push Carts & Scooters 01:04:09 Fun Rounds vs Scoring Rounds

    1h 14m

  8. JAN 21

    How We Buy Drivers, Golf’s Biggest Headlines, and the Fitter Problem

    Buying a new driver shouldn’t feel this complicated — but for most golfers, it does. In this episode, we cover three core topics: • How we personally approach buying a new driver • The biggest current headlines in golf and what actually matters • Why finding a good club fitter is harder than it should be We cut through marketing noise, talk honestly about gear decisions, and dig into the structural problems that lead golfers to spend money without getting better. This is a candid, practical conversation for everyday golfers who want clarity — not hype. Chapters 00:30 – What Charles Actually Looks for in a Driver 13:32 – The Only Launch Monitor Data That Matters 19:43 – The Right Questions to Ask a Club Fitter 24:01 – Common Mistakes When Buying a New Driver 27:28 – Rory’s Equipment Change and What It Really Means 38:39 – Brooks Koepka and the Reality of a PGA Tour Return 46:49 – Is Bryson DeChambeau Worth $500 Million? 52:12 – Why It’s So Hard to Find a Truly Great Fitter

    1h 5m
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Golf is full of opinions, traditions, and marketing claims. Off TRAQ is where we slow down and actually talk about them. Hosted by Charles and Roy, the Off TRAQ Podcast explores the questions golfers genuinely debate — from equipment and swing myths to tour storylines, industry narratives, and the culture of the game. No hot takes for the sake of it. Just honest conversations about the game we all care about. 🎙 New episodes every other Tuesday 🏌️ Presented by TRAQ Golf

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