PODCAST · sports
Fishin' for Birdies
by Rob Despain
An all-access pass to tour life reality through the eyes of PGA Tour player Patrick Fishburn. Presented by Goldenwest Credit Union. Hosted by Patrick's agent and family friend Rob Despain.
Episodes
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Ep 135: Junk Yard Golf
Rob and Patrick chat about their NFL fan heartbreaks, Play Yellow and their support of the kids with Mountalnland Supply, Patrick's new PXG Raptor driver, FedEx Fall points and playing for his job, and playing "junk yard golf" in the wind at Bermuda. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 134: Patrick Has a Strong Week at Black Desert
Patrick fires four rounds in the 60s on his way to a T32 finish in the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert, but slips one spot to #147 in the FedEx Fall standings. Rob discusses the week and we bring you Patrick's post-round presser on Sunday. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 133: Bring on Black Desert!
Patrick is ready for the Bank of Utah Chamionship at Black Desert! Rob tees up an important week on the FedEx Fall schedule as Patrick needs points and this home state tournament would be a great place to get them. We bring you Patrick's pre-tournament presser in its entirety. Sponsored by...
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Ep 132: Patrick Prepares for Black Desert
After a disappointing week at the Biltmore Championship, Patrick is home in Utah preparing for the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort. Rob catches us up on all he's doing. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 131: Steve "Big Fish," Joins Rob to Dish on Being a PGA Tour Player's Dad
Steve "Big Fish" Fishburn joins Rob to talk about Patrick, live on the Tour, and being a PGA Tour player's dad. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 130: Down Time Isn't Really That
Patrick has been on a break between the conclusion of the regular season on the PGA Tour and the start of the all-important Fall Series. But his time has been anything but down! Family, practice, playing rounds, dialing numbers on the Trackman... there is a ton to do to recharge and prepare for…
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Ep 129: Rob Hangs Out at the Old Course with Old Friends
Rob gives us an update on Patrick's plans for the FedEx Fal, then tell us about capping his trip to Scotland with a loop of the Old Course at St. Andrews. He catches up with old friend Craig McEwan, a St. Andrews caddy, and they swap stories... some of which are mostly true! Sponsored by…
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Ep 129: Rob and Mark Leavitt Talk Friendship Cup from Scotland
Rob gives us an update what Patrick's doing during the break and sits down with Mark Leavitt, founder of the Friendship Cup, in Scotland. Rob and Mark are there playing some great courses with some great friends. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 127: Patrick Has a Break Before FedEx Fall
Rob catches us up on what Patrick is doing during his break from the PGA Tour and getting ready for FedEx Fall. Spoiler: There's still a lot of golf. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 126: Baby, It's Hot Outside!
Patrick and Rob talk about playing in the heat (we all can relate and learn from this), a solid week at the Wyndham to close the regular season, and look forward to the Fall Series. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 125: Patrick and Rob React to the Roller Coaster Week at the Rocket
It was a great week at the Rocket Classic in Detroit, until it wasn't. Patrick joins Rob to break down his fast start and disappointing finish, and the guys look forward to wrapping up the regular season at the Wyndham. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 124: After a Solid Week at the 3M, Patrick Looks Forward to the Rocket
Patrick was 15 under, good for T16, at the 3M and is heading to Detroit for the Rocket Classic. Patrick and Rob break it all down. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 123: Patrick and Rob Break Down Puntacana, Look Forward to 3M
Patrick and Rob discuss his week at Puntacana and tee up the next Tour stop at the 3M in Minnesota. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 122: Rob Tees Up the Corales Puntacana Championship
With Patrick on his way to the DR, Rob previews the Corales Puntacana Championship. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 121: Patrick and Rob Review the Deere and Go Full Metal Geek on Patrick's Swing
Patrick and Rob review a solid (made the weekend) tournament at the John Deere Classic, and do a geeky deep dive on things Patrick is working on in his swing. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 120: Patrick Heads Back Out on Tour for the John Deere Classic
Patrick is heading back out on the road as the PGA Tour goes to the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic. Rob tees it all up, reviews a really fun Travelers, and casts a knowing eye to Scotland in advance of the Open Championship. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 119: Rob Brings the Deets on a Dark Week for Patrick
Rob goes deep on what it's like for Patrick when he's not playing a PGA Tour event. Spoiler: He stays busy! Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 118: The Fitzpatricks and the Canadian Open Review
Rob chats with Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick's parents at the Canadian Open, and Patrick goes deep on the week. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 117: Superfan Mike Skeen Follows Patrick Beyond the Back 9
Mike Skeen has been following Patrick since his young days as a high school basketball player into his current life as a PGA Tour pro. Mike joins the pod to tell his incredible story of commitment, passion and love for elite athleticism. And Rob breaks down Patrick's near miss at the US Open...
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Ep 116: SubAir, Sub Par, and Opens. Patrick is Busy!
Rob riffs on SubAir at Colonial, where Patrick makes the weekend. Then it's on to Canada for the US Open qualifier and Canadian Open in Toronto. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 115: Patrick and Rob break down a solid week at CJ Cup
Patrick joins Rob to talk about grinding through the CJ Cup in Dallas. And Patrick made the field this week for the Charles Schwab Challenge up the road in Ft. Worth. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 114: Rob Reviews a Great PGA and Tees Up the CJ Cup at Craig Ranch
Patrick is on his way to Texas for the CJ Cup, so Rob reviews a great PGA Championship and walks us through a reimagined TPC at Craig Ranch. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 113: Patrick and Rob Review a Good Week in Myrtle Beach and Look Forward to Texas
Patrick is coming off a top-20 in the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic and breaks it down with Rob. The look forward to what's coming next in Texas. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 112: Patrick is Heading to Myrtle Beach
Patrick is on his way to South Carolina for the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. Rob gets us ready for this opposite-field event. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 111: NOLA is Fun But Golf is Hard
Patrick, Zac and Rob all had a great time in New Orleans -- how do you not? -- but golf is hard and the Ogden boys missed the weekend by one. Get all the deets here. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 110: It's Big Easy Time for Patrick and Zac
Rob is on his way to NOLA to catch up with Patrick and Zac in the Zurich Classic at TPC Lousiana. He tees up this cool and unique event, and what it could mean for both these Fremont Silverwolves for the rest of the year on the PGA Tour. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 109: Rob Catches Up With What Patrick
Rob catches up with Patrick and what he's been doing over the recent weeks off from the Tour. There's been sponsor events, a video shoot at The Barn, and getting ready for the Zurich with Zac Blair next week. The boys chat about traveling with Sky Share, and, like the rest of us, The Masters....
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Ep 108: The PGA Tour Has Snake Wranglers! Who Knew?
Rob takes us on a behind-the-scenes journey at a PGA Tour event, the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. Jake Thomas of PXG, Margaret Troyer and the coolest snake wranglers you'll ever hear join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 107: Patrick on "Steps to Success" While Getting Ready for Valero
Patrick discusses how Giannis Antetokounmpo inspires him to focus on his steps to success as he prepares for the Valero in San Antonio. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 106: Patrick and Rob Recount a Good Week at Valspar and Look Ahead
Patrick had a good week at Valspar, and man that Innisbrook is a big boy course, and he and Rob look ahead to the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 105: Patrick is Looking Ahead to Valspar
Patrick is back in the game this week at Valspar at Innisbrook as Rob digs deep into the Players that was. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 104: Some Weeks are Tough
Patrick had a tough week in Puerto Rico, missing the cut then dealing with a rough flight home. But he's feeling good and getting ready for a three-tournament run at the Valspar, Texas Children's and Valero. Rob gets us up to date. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 103: Cognizant Recap, Puerto Rico Preview and Seminole, Baby!
Patrick and Rob review a good week at the Cognizant, look ahead to Puerto Rico and take us inside the gates for the legendary Seminole Pro-Member. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 102: Patrick and Rob Chat About Getting Back At It
Patrick talks about getting back in the saddle at the Cognizant after a short break. And can you say Seminole Pro-Member? Patrick can. He's playing in this elite, not-so-under-the-radar event. He joins Rob from Florida. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 101: Coach Bryce Ballif Remembers Young Patrick
Patrick's high school coach, Bryce Balllif, joins Rob in remembering Patrick growing up as a golfer, a basketball player, and a competitive yet good-hearted young man. And Rob lets us take a peak into Patrick's putter fitting at LAB. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 100: Utah Golf Media Remember Patrick
We celebrate 100 episodes of Fishin for Birdies as Patrick remembers early days with his friend Chris Gotterup, and Utah golf media remember early days with Patrick. Wesley Ruff, Randy Dodson and Paul Pugmire join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 099: Rob Riffs on Torrey Pines and Challenges of the New PGA Tour
Rob reviews Patrick's week at Torrey Pines for the Farmers, riffs on the new challenges Patrick faces as a result of changes this year to the PGA Tour, and tees up what's next for Patrick. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 098: AmEx, Farmers and Scottie
Patrick and Rob break down Patrick's week at the American Express, tee up the Farmers at Torrey Pines, and Patrick dishes on what makes Scottie Scheffler great. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 097: Patrick is Ready to Start His Season
Patrick heads to the AmEx to start his PGA Tour season with an assured spot in the field. Rob lays out the likely schedule from there. Ask questions at [email protected]. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 096: It's Deja Vu Again for Patrick at the Sony
Patrick heads over to Hawaii for the Sony as the second alternate, just like before! He goes deep with Rob about how he spent his time over the holidays, including an incredible experience with PXG dialing in his bag for the new season. Patrick will take your questions this year; email them to...
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Ep 095: Go BIG!
Begin in Gratitude. Rob walks us through how this principal guides Patrick in his golf, his business, his life. With so many people supporting Patrick on the PGA Tour -- his family, his sponsors, his on-course team, you his fans -- Patrick has a lot to be thankful for. Fishin' for Birdies will be...
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Ep 094: Bubbles are Stressful!
Patrick comes off a remarkably clutch week at the RSM Classic to finish in the top 110 as he closes out the 2025 PGA Tour season, and pulls back the curtain with Rob about what it's like to be on the bubble. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 093: No Tournament is an Island, But This One Really Matters
The PGA Tour season wraps up this week at the RSM Classic at Sea Island. Patrick comes off a solid week in Bermuda and goes in to the RSM just outside the top 100. He needs a high finish to keep full status on the Tour for 2026. Rob breaks it all down for us. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 092: Patrick Plays with the Greatest Olympian in the Pro-am in Mexico.
Patrick pegs it with Michael Phelps, the Olympian GOAT, in the pro-am at the World Wide Technology in Mexico. The week didn't turn out like he hoped, but how do you not learn from a guy like Phelps? Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 091: Rob Tees Up the World Wide Technology in Mexico
Patrick heads to Mexico for the World Wide Technology as he comes down the stretch of the PGA Tour's FedEx Fall needing some points to get back into the top-100. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 090: Patrick Reviews the BOUC and His Workout Regimen
Patrick and Rob go over what he does in the gym -- spoiler: he works harder than most of us -- and review the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 089: Rob Pulls Back the Curtain on a PGA Tour Event
Rob sits down with Marty Gorsich of the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to put on a PGA Tour event. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 088: Patrick Reflects on Playing in Japan and Looks Forward to Black Desert
Patrick and Rob had a great experience in Japan. They're home now and getting ready for the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 087: Patrick is Fishin' for Birdies in Japan
Patrick and the Fishin' Team have landed in Japan and are ready for the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama. Big Al joins the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
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Ep 086: Patrick Lands at Soldier Hollow with SkyShare and PXG
Patrick and Rob spend the day at Soldier Hollow for the SkyShare Invitational, and are joined by Cory Bengtzen of SkyShare and Chris Reedy of PXG. Sponsored by Golderwest Credit Union.
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An all-access pass to tour life reality through the eyes of PGA Tour player Patrick Fishburn. Presented by Goldenwest Credit Union. Hosted by Patrick's agent and family friend Rob Despain.
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Fishin' for Birdies is created and hosted by Rob Despain.
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