Family Wins! Blue Monsters & Fast New Weapons

In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are back in full swing—covering everything from life inside the ropes to the chaos outside them.Mick pulls back the curtain on the daily grind of working in the golf world (spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and perfectly raked bunkers), while also giving a crash course in Australian Rules Football that somehow makes more sense than a double-bogey with a wedge in hand.The fellas dive into the team dynamics of the Zurich Classic, where communication is key—and where one bad swing can turn into two guys silently judging each other for 18 holes. They also tackle the ever-evolving saga of LIV Golf, charity events that remind us golf can actually be wholesome, and highlights from the Mitsubishi Electric Classic.Things heat up as they break down the mental toll of professional golf—burnout, recovery, and why even the best players in the world occasionally look like they need a hug (or a week off). The guys preview the upcoming test at the infamous Blue Monster, share some bold predictions, and weigh in on Jim Furyk stepping into the Ryder Cup captain role.And just when you think it couldn’t get more interesting… Justin Rose switches to McLaren Golf clubs?! Yeah, the lads have thoughts.It all wraps up with some weekend golf plans, a few laughs, and the usual dose of unfiltered caddie insight you won’t get anywhere else.Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Work Challenges03:10 Golfing Experiences and Insights05:59 Australian Rules Football Explained08:53 Charity Events and Golf Tournaments12:10 Zurich Classic and Team Golf Dynamics17:02 Live Golf's Future and Player Perspectives20:00 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Highlights25:33 The Pressure of Winning28:07 Burnout and Recovery in Golf30:21 The Blue Monster: Challenges Ahead34:34 Picks and Predictions for the Tournament37:07 Ryder Cup Captaincy Controversy40:43 Justin Rose's Surprising Equipment Change43:45 Weekend Plans and Golf Outings