33 - Shane Bacon on Broadcasting, Competing and Giving Back to the Game

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Shane Bacon, renowned national broadcaster, podcaster, and writer, to discuss his journey through the world of golf media and his passion for the game. They dive into Shane's multi-faceted career, from hosting the popular "Get a Grip" podcast to broadcasting the Masters and other golf events, to creating golf logos through his business, Ground Under Repair. We also discuss his involvement in sponsoring a AJGA tournament last summer in Texas. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss the ramifications of signing day and the pending roster limits on existing college players, recent commits and future recruits. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN’ to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf’ when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags. ⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠ StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠ Resources: Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe! Latest article on DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part III: U.S. Junior Exemption Impact)" Shameless Plug: "Elf in the City" on YouTube Guest: Shane Bacon (⁠@shanebacon) Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)