11 episodes

The Lipouts Podcast with Nathan Crace is a golf-centric podcast with guests from in and around the game, sitting down to talk about how the game of golf has impacted their lives and how they have impacted the game.

The Lipouts Podcast with Nathan Crace Nathan Crace

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    • 4.9 • 13 Ratings

The Lipouts Podcast with Nathan Crace is a golf-centric podcast with guests from in and around the game, sitting down to talk about how the game of golf has impacted their lives and how they have impacted the game.

    Ep. 011 - Mele Kalikimaka (the Merry Christmas Episode) with Dave Wilber from Littleton, CO - December 21, 2020

    Ep. 011 - Mele Kalikimaka (the Merry Christmas Episode) with Dave Wilber from Littleton, CO - December 21, 2020

    In what is the last episode of the podcast for 2020, Dave Wilber (@TurfgrassZealot) sits down with Nathan for a one-on-one interview from a snowy Littleton, Colorado (while Landon is away “on assignment”) to talk about the importance of mental wellness, not only during the holidays and a pandemic, but also all year long.  Although Dave is a long-time member of the golf turf industry and member of the GCSAA, in recent years he has become an advocate for mental wellness and an article in Golf Digest in the Fall of 2019 placed him squarely in that spotlight on a national stage. 

    We start the episode by discussing Dave’s background growing up in Colorado and becoming the first to develop a fully organic maintenance program at a golf course in northern California during his “granola days” in 1990.  A few years later, his work consulting with golf courses around the globe gave him a peek behind the curtain to see how stress at work had impacted others—sometimes with devastating impact.  When he realized so many others were dealing with the same demons he fought with, he decided to make his story public and use those experiences to help others. 

    We wrap up the episode with some fun personal stories, a look back at Christmases past, and Dave’s tips for dealing with stress--like making changes in your routine, adding simple exercise, and reaching out to neighbors to help deal not only with the stress of holidays and everyday life, but also the pandemic.

    If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to a professional, call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 800-273-8255 or call 911.

    In addition to following Dave on Twitter, you can read his blog and hear his podcasts via TurfNet.com.
    Mele Kalikimaka, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!  We'll see you in 2021!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Ep. 010 - Feeling Satisfied (After Thanksgiving) with Brad Klein from Connecticut - December 8, 2020

    Ep. 010 - Feeling Satisfied (After Thanksgiving) with Brad Klein from Connecticut - December 8, 2020

    Nathan and Landon open this episode pondering what could have been if Nathan has heeded the advice of his 7th grade career fair test results before talking about Thanksgiving during a pandemic, why Nathan thinks Landon might have attended grade school in a prison, and Nathan’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish.  Talking about Thanksgiving travel—or the lack thereof—leads Nathan down the dark (and dirty) road of men’s public restrooms at convenience stores, what needs to be done for the good of all humanity, and why poor restroom design keeps him up at night—but he assures everyone he’s not a “germaphobe.”  The guys wrap up the first half with a quick preview of Champions Golf Club which will host the 75th US Women’s Open this weekend and the unique history of Champions as Nathan reminisces about the thrill of meeting the great Jackie Burke, Jr. there two years ago.
    In the second half, golf writer and renaissance man Bradley S. Klein joins the guys to talk about how he discovered golf as a boy, what he did for 20 years before writing full time (you don’t want to miss it), and why he jumped ship from Golfweek after 20 years to join Golf Channel. They also discuss Brad’s incredible book “Discovering Donald Ross” and why Nathan thinks anyone interested in golf course architecture should own a copy—and how to order a signed copy before Christmas! 
    They wrap up Brad’s interview and this episode with the real reason Brad left Golf Channel and Golf Advisor, his feelings about freelancing, and how the way he chose to handle a sudden life and career change can help people in a similar position during the pandemic.  It’s a thoughtful and touching story everyone should hear.
    This episode is sponsored by YourNameOfCourse.com and the new thriller “Vincent Vino,” available from Moonbay Media and on Amazon.com.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Ep 009 - The Masters "Post Mortem" with Lou Stagner from New Jersey - November 16, 2020

    Ep 009 - The Masters "Post Mortem" with Lou Stagner from New Jersey - November 16, 2020

    Nathan and Landon follow up last week's Fall Masters Preview with the Masters "Post Mortem" episode of the podcast where they dig deep into the big stories (and not so big stories) from the just completed first Fall Masters. Nathan introduces you to an up and coming young country music singer who just released his second album in Nashville (and the story of how Nathan knows him) and then golf stats man Lou Stagner from Decade Golf joins them in the second half for a deep dive into some interesting numbers--including how distance truly impacts the game and how you should play it!
     
    This episode is sponsored by YourNameOfCourse.com and the new thriller “Vincent Vino,” available at MoonbayMedia.com and on Amazon.

    • 46 min
    Ep 008 - Welcome Back! Fall Masters Preview with Billy Fuller from Atlanta, GA - November 9, 2020

    Ep 008 - Welcome Back! Fall Masters Preview with Billy Fuller from Atlanta, GA - November 9, 2020

    After a long hiatus from the studio, Nathan returns with new co-host, former golf writer, and longtime friend Landon Petty to talk about the upcoming Masters being played in the Fall due to the pandemic. In the second half, they speak with Billy Fuller, a friend on Nathan's and a fellow ASGCA member golf course architect who was the superintendent at Augusta National from 1981-86 and get his insight on what differences fans might expect for a Masters being played in the Fall vs April.
     
    Episode sponsored by www.YourNameOfCourse.com and Nathan's new thriller, VINCENT VINO available at www.MoonbayMedia.com

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ep 007 - The Tour's new Slow Play Czar hold his first Press Briefing at the WGC-Mexico - February 20, 2019

    Ep 007 - The Tour's new Slow Play Czar hold his first Press Briefing at the WGC-Mexico - February 20, 2019

    In this episode, we travel with Nathan to Mexico City and the WGC-Mexico for a evening press briefing to introduce Nathan as the new "Slow Play Czar." Nathan lays out his new plan to combat slow play on Tour using his patented new TTI Index system, explains why the current system will be trashed, answers questions from reporters, and provides some comic relief. 
    The briefing was originally intended to be live streamed via Twitter, but technical difficulties occurred and we had to settle for audio.  The full transcript of the press briefing can be found online at blog.lipouts.com. You can also find links to the transcript and other updates at twitter.com/SlowPlayCzar

    • 17 min
    Ep 006 - GCSAA President Darren J. Davis from Naples, Florida - January 22, 2019

    Ep 006 - GCSAA President Darren J. Davis from Naples, Florida - January 22, 2019

    In this episode, Nathan has a conversation with GCSAA President Darren J. Davis to discuss the role of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in a growing economy and a changing golf industry and how brand awareness is shaping the way golfers see superintendents.  Darren discusses his start in the industry when he used to work on the grounds crew at Augusta National GC and lived on the course!
    They also discuss at length the importance of work/life balance for everyone (not just turf professionals), how physical fitness impacts mental health, the importance of communication at all levels of one's career, screech owls and...unicorns? And that's just the beginning.
    Be sure to visit our sponsor www.HavePaintGunWillTravel.com and learn more about the podcast at www.LipoutsPodcast.com
     

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Darren J. Davis, CGCS ,

Thank you

Thank you Nathan for allowing me to converse with you in Episode 6! I have enjoyed all of the previous podcasts and look forward to future episodes!

MatchPlayMagic ,

Can’t wait for this!

Nathan is a hilarious guy with unique perspective on.... well, everything! And he knows his golf, really looking forward to this podcast!

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