Into The Teeth

Into The Teeth

A golf and lifestyle podcast created by two scotsmen with years of experience within the golf industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, for a weekly chat about everything going on in golf.

  1. Jul 8

    Episode 17 - The World Handicap System

    The podcast conversation covers the challenges of balancing podcasting with full-time jobs and family responsibilities, getting back into golf and paddle, and an in-depth discussion of the World Handicap System (WHS). The hosts explore the positive aspects of the WHS, including its global recognition, accuracy in representing current form, and inclusivity for new and casual golfers. The conversation methodically explores the impact of the World Handicap System on game growth, the challenges of handicap manipulation, the role of general play scores in competition preparation, the influence of handicap on competitive golf, the impact of WHS on the golf season, and the debate on a two-handicap system. The discussion highlights the system's merits and flaws, the frustration caused by falsely low handicaps, and the need for competitive experience in tournament formats. It also addresses the challenges of winter handicap play and the complexity added by a two-handicap system. The conversation delves into the impact of the new handicap system on club competitions, the transition to amateur status, the WHS system's effect on the golfing community, and proposed changes to address handicap manipulation. Scott and Calum discuss the benefits of technology in tracking golf handicaps and propose a new system to address fairness in golf competitions. Takeaways Balancing podcasting with full-time jobs and family responsibilitiesPositive aspects of the World Handicap System (WHS) Game growthHandicap manipulationFalsely low handicapsImpact on competitive golfGeneral play scoresCompetition preparationInfluence of handicapCompetitive experienceWinter handicap playSeasonal impactCompetition vs. social handicapComplexity and confusion Impact of the new handicap system on club competitionsTransition to amateur status and its reasons Chapters 00:00 Life as a Golf Podcaster11:24 Positive Aspects of the World Handicap System18:16 The World Handicap System and Its Impact23:24 Challenges of General Play Scores29:24 Impact of WHS on Golf Season and Handicap Swings38:45 Golf Handicap Tracking47:02 WHS System and Golfing Community54:37 Proposed Handicap System Change

  2. Jul 1

    Episode 16 - The Good, The Bad & The Lefty

    The podcast episode begins with a casual introduction and a health update from the hosts. It then transitions into a recap of the previous episode and a discussion about the club championship. The conversation moves on to a detailed discussion on golf championships and performance, followed by a conversation about physical fitness and its impact on golf performance. The hosts then discuss the importance of supporting local PGA pros and share their thoughts on the US Open. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Open Championship and the hosts' experiences with qualifying for the championship. The conversation covered Open Qualifying results, the standard of play, controversy surrounding Phil Mickelson, upcoming golf events, and closing remarks. It included a detailed discussion of players' performance, the impact of emerging talent, and comparisons with past scandals in golf. The hosts also shared plans for future episodes and expressed excitement about attending the Scottish Open. Takeaways Physical fitness plays a significant role in golf performance.Supporting local PGA pros is important for the growth of the sport. Insight into Open Qualifying resultsDiscussion of emerging talent in golf Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Health Update07:12 Physical Fitness and Golf Performance13:22 Supporting Local PGA Pros and US Open Discussion20:53 Open Championship and Qualifying Experience31:11 The Standard of Play37:00 Phil Mickelson's Controversy49:00 Upcoming Golf Events

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A golf and lifestyle podcast created by two scotsmen with years of experience within the golf industry. Join us, and the occasional guest, for a weekly chat about everything going on in golf.

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