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Lakes, Woods and Irons

by Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota

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Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern Minnesota. Join host Colin MacDonald as he talks all things golf with Chris Foley, one of Minnesota's most respected golf instructors, and get ready to tee off on a new adventure every week.

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Episodes

  1. Glen Hagberg & Todd Kolb

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: For the final episode of the 2026 season, Mac and Chris are joined by Head Golf Professional at Madden's, Glen Hagberg! They also discuss the upcoming Solheim Cup in Scotland with PGA Teaching Professional, Todd Kolb!

  2. Cordie Walker, Calen Sanderson & Max Sekulic

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Chris and Mac have a conversation with golf educator, Cordie Walker about the latest innovations in golf that can help make your game better. Also, a conversation with two young professionals: Calen Sanderson and Max Sekulic who are playing in the CRMC...

  3. Jack Warwo & Chris Richards

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Mac and Chris and getting ready for the CRMC Championship! Director of the CRMC Championship, Jack Warwo, joins to lay out the events during the week. Plus, Director of PGA Tour Pathways, Chris Richards, fills the boys in on the young pros coming to Brainerd.

  4. Ben Thuringer & Mike McCoy

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Chris and Mac are joined by Ben Thuringer discussing the 100th anniversary of Pine Beach East. Also featured, an encore interview with one of the premiere amateur golfers in the county, Mike McCoy!

  5. Glen Hagberg & Marshall Hoiness

    This week on LWI Head Professional at Maddens Glen Hagberg joins the show with a segment on a Hockey Day Minnesota scramble coming up at The Classic , plus the 100th anniversary of Pine Beach East! Also Marshall Hoiness PGA Minnesota teacher of the year from Oak Ridge Country Club talks about the...

  6. Ron MacDonald & Brad Pluth

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Mac and Chris discuss Chris' extensive golf library, and a conversation with Mac's late father, Ron. Plus, they sit with Master PGA professional and author, Brad Pluth!

  7. Parker Keinholz & Eric Martin

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Mac and Chris chat with two Brainerd High School graduates! They chat with Parker Keinholz, engineer at Taylor Made in the R&D department and club development. Plus, Head Golf Professional at Cragun's, Eric Martin, joins with an update on the upcoming CRMC...

  8. Aaron Johnson & Jim Hartsell

    This week on Lakes, Woods, and Irons: Mac and Chris are joined by General Manager and Golf Course Superintendent at Golden Golf Club, Aaron Johnson! Plus, part two of the interview with Jim Hartsell, author and expert on all things Scotland!

  9. Chuck Kletkatsky & Jim Hartsell

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Chuck Kletkatsky, General Manager from The Gravel Pit, discusses the upcoming 'Gold Rush' event and your chance to win big money! Also, Chris sits with his friend and author Jim Hartsell, talking his new book 'A Round of Scottish Golf', plus recommendations…

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  10. Nolan Toft & Mike Barge

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Head Golf Professional at Whitebirch Golf Club, Noal Toft, joins the show with information regarding the golf projects underway at Breezy Point. Plus, a conversation with the Director of Instruction at Hazeltine National, Mike Barge, reviewing last week's KPMG...

  11. Jack Warwo & Todd Kolb

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Director of Golf at Cragun's Jack Warwo joins the show with an update on this year's CRMC Classic coming up in August! Plus, Author and Teaching Instructor and 4 time Best in State Instructor from Golf Digest, Todd Kolb!

  12. Tim Johnson & Jennifer Huber

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Tim Johnson, Head Coach of Brainerd Warrior Boys Golf, returns to the show to discuss the STATE CHAMPION TEAM! Plus, PGA Teaching Professional at Hazeltine National Golf Course, Jennifer Huber, stops by for a chat!

  13. Tanner Schoenfelder & Kyle Brandt

    This Week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Golf Course Superintendent at Madden's Golf Courses Tanner Schoenfelder talks shop with Chris Foley and Mac. Plus, they discuss the upcoming LPGA Championship at Hazeltine with Director of Golf at Hazeltine National, Kyle Brandt!

  14. Dave Sadlowski, Jack Hagberg and Ayden Dobis

    This Week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Mac and Chris are joined by Head Professional at Ruttgers on Bay Lake, Dave Sadlowski. They also chat with Jack Hagberg and Ayden Dobis of the state tournament bound Brainerd Warrior Golf Team, discussing the section win and what to expect at Bunker Hills!

  15. Tim Johnson & Justin Kraft

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Tim Johnson, Brainerd Warrior Boys Golf Coach and Head PGA Professional at Cragun's, joins Mac and Chris to discuss the boys' tremendous season so far. Plus, Justin Kraft returns to the show with excellent practice tips!

  16. Savanna Nelson & John Mays

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Chris and Mac sit with local golf legend Savanna Nelson from Crosswoods in Cross Lake with exciting news about the new lynx style course coming to Crosswoods. Plus, an in-depth conversation with the Director of the Minnesota Golf Association, John Mays!

  17. Tyler Seeling & Holly Noble

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Mac and Chris chat with Tyler Seeling, Pequot Lakes alum and recent South Dakota State graduate, about his outstanding golf career. Holly Noble, Women's Golf Manager at MGA, joins as well to talk amateur golf!

  18. Logan Jackson & Chandler Withington

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons: Mac and Chris sit with Logan Jackson, General Manager at Whitefish Golf Club, with the latest on course upgrades and memberships. Plus, Part II of Chris' conversation with Chandler Withington, founder of Archive22, as they discuss Ryder Cup strategy!

  19. Tim Martin & Chandler Withington

    This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons, we're joined by Tim Martin, Clubhouse Manager at The Pines, and Chandler Withington, founder of Archive 22 and Ryder Cup historian!

  20. Justin Kraft & Chuck Kletkatsky

    Lakes, Woods and Irons is back with two of Minnesota's best instructors! Chris Foley sits down with Justin Kraft of Krafty Golf to discuss practice tips. Plus, a conversation with General Manager and PGA Professional at The Gravel Pit, Chuck Kletkatsky.

  21. The Masters & Jack Warwo

    This week, Mac & Chris review The Masters and chat with Cragun's Director of Golf Jack Warwo.

  22. Glenn Hagberg & Bennett Swavely

    Guests are Glenn Hagberg (Director of Golf with The Classic at Maddens) & Bennett Swavely (University of MN alum starting his pro career).

  23. Glenn Hagberg and Jack Hagberg

    This week's guests are PGA professional Glenn Hagberg from Maddens and The Classic. Also, Jack Hagberg talks about his experience caddying at the CRMC Championship.

  24. Scott Stevens and Michael Brennen

    Guests are PGA Tour America players Michael Brennan and Scott Stevens

  25. Guests are Jennifer Lowe and Mike Higgins

    We are CRMC centric with Jennifer Lowe foundation director at CRMC and Mike Higgins owner /CEO of Northern Pacific Center presenting sponsor of the CRMC championship.

  26. Katie Brenny Rudolph and Tim Martin

    This week’s guests include Tim Martin, clubhouse manager at The Pines, and Little Falls native Katie Brenny Rudolph, assistant golf coach at Columbia University in New York. Katie also coaches the newly crowned national Women’s Amateur champion, Megha Ganne.

  27. Joe Bronson and Eric Martin

    This week on LWI we'll feature Joe Bronson author of '50 years of Golf , one hole at a time' he has played 87 of the top100 courses in the US. Cragun's head professional Eric Martin will also join with an update on the CRMC Classic sponsored by Northern Pacific Center.

  28. MGA Recap

    Mac and Chris review the MGA Championship

  29. MGA Championship Recap

    This week's show features the MGA Championship at The Classic and 2 young area golfers who played the MGA- Hank Sogge and Roman Kurvers.

  30. Tom Lehman's Press Conference and Jim Hartsell

    This week's show features Open Champion Tom Lehman's press conference at Cragun's this week and a segment with author Jim Hartsell, his books include "When Revelation Comes" and "The Secret Home of Golf".

  31. Kate Smith-Stroh and Glenn Hagberg

    This weeks guests are LPGA professional Kate Smith-Stroh from Detroit Lakes, with her life as a young professional and Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Maddens with a great segment on the upcoming Minnesota State Amateur tournament at The Classic July 21-23.

  32. Andy Matthews and Chuck Kletkatsky

  33. Chandler Withington Part II

    Chandler Withington, former Head Professional at Hazeltine returns and he and Chris talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup.

  34. Chandler Withington and Jack Wawro

  35. Dave Moore Part II

  36. Joel Comstock, Dave Moore and Glenn Hagberg

  37. Meg Atkins and Mark Johnson

  38. Mike Shannon and Jeremy Milsop

  39. Dave Sadlowski and Emma Groom

  40. Justin Kraft and Tim Martin

  41. Paul Augustinack and Tim Johnson

    Guests this week are Paul Augustinack, new owner of The Vintage in Staples & Tim Johnson, Head PGA Pro at Craguns and Brainerd Boys golf coach.

  42. Todd Kolb & Logan Jackson

    Guests this week are Todd Kolb from Sanford Sports Academy and author of "The Easy Break" and Logan Jackson, GM of Whitefish Gold Club in Pequot Lakes.

  43. Jack Wawro & Joe Foley

    Guests this week are Joe Foley, Teaching Pro at Sea Island Georgia and Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Cragun's Resort

  44. Meg Adkins & Chuck Kletkatsky

    Meg Adkins from ‘The Fried Egg’ and Chuck Kletkatsky, Director of Golf at the Gravel Pit.

  45. LWI is BACK for 2025: Bella McCauley & Glenn Hagberg

    Guests are Bella McCauley golfer @ U of MN playing Augusta this weekend and Glen Hagberg- Director of Golf at Maddens.

  46. Our guest for the final show of the season is Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Maddens

  47. Jennifer Podsiadly with the CRMC Foundation and Carrie Scarfino marketing Manager at Craguns

  48. This week's guests are Taylor Caradonna with PGA Tour Pathways, PGA Americas tour player Ryggs Johnston and 3 time Iowa PotY Nate McCoy.

  49. Jack Wawro Tournament Director of the CRMC Championship and John Young- PGA Pro at The Loop in Chaska

  50. 1981 Open Champion Bill Rogers and Author of 'Links to St. Andrews' Josh Evenson

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About this show

Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern Minnesota. Join host Colin MacDonald as he talks all things golf with Chris Foley, one of Minnesota's most respected golf instructors, and get ready to tee off on a new adventure every week.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Lakes, Woods and Irons have?

Lakes, Woods and Irons has 206 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 5, 2026.

What is Lakes, Woods and Irons about?

Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses...

How often does Lakes, Woods and Irons release new episodes?

Lakes, Woods and Irons publishes every two weeks, based on its 206 episodes since April 2018.

Who hosts Lakes, Woods and Irons?

Lakes, Woods and Irons is created and hosted by Hubbard Radio Northern Minnesota.
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