Episode 162: March Mailbag - Answering Your Questions

Outdoor golf season is almost here, and this episode is packed with the kinds of questions only golfers ask when they can finally see grass again. The hosts kick things off by catching up on the local scene, including a sold-out 2026 Flagstick Open, before diving headfirst into a wide-ranging Front Nine fueled by listener curiosity and plenty of strong opinions. The conversation spans everything from modern tech and equipment trends—zero-torque putters, mini drivers, spiked vs. spikeless shoes, and the rise of simulators—to timeless debates about pace of play, gimmes, and the cheapest ways to shave strokes without buying new clubs. The panel also zooms out to the pro game, debating what “winning” even means at this stage of Tiger Woods’s career, naming dark horses for the Masters Tournament, and discussing whether the pressure is higher or lower now that Rory McIlroy has completed the Grand Slam. With Scottie Scheffler’s current form also under the microscope, the Masters hype is fully engaged. After the turn, the Back Nine keeps things rolling with bigger-picture questions about the future of the game. The hosts tackle LIV vs. PGA TOUR optics, Signature Events, old-school equipment nostalgia, acceptable round length in 2026, and whether launch monitors on the range are helpful or flat-out cheating. There’s also candid discussion about the growth ceiling of golf on YouTube, and whether golf courses lose their soul when walking isn’t allowed. The episode wraps with a personal reflection on what it means to spend a lifetime in the game without falling out of love with it. Equal parts insight, debate, and self-deprecating humor, it’s a classic golf-nerd roundtable that feels right on time as the season gets ready to tee off. Episode presented by GolfPEI, with show support by Metcalfe Golf and Falcon Ridge Golf Club. Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License certificate #: 2227748