Putt Craft Podcast

Kameron Haselius gets his sixth win of the season while Erik Haselius secures his third. We cover some Next Gen Stats and give a brief 'Awards Season' preview.

We review the season records that could fall on Saturday as well as uncover some Next Gen stats as they relate to Golf Zone.*Note, I have paid for you to access the course from 10:30am to 11:00am at no additonal cost to you. Anything before 10:30am is on you.

It's Mr. 1000 from now on as Erik Haselius cruises past the 1000 birdie mark and annihalates his competition on the way to doing so. His 11 stroke margin of victory is the largest in Putt Craft history.All that and more on tonight's 'Instant Reaction' podcast.

Will it be Zack or Kameron Haselius (or someone else) emerging as Season 5's 'Player of the Year'? Plus we look back at past winners and what's next for Putt Craft.

A double-header at Golf Zone highlighted by new faces and low scores as we recap it all on today's "not so" instant reaction podcast.

We discuss Saturday's Golf Zone double header, dig deeper into some data and discuss the minimum events played for 'Awards Season'. 

Tom Loftus has now won three events on the season and finished in second in his fourth, needless to say he is dialed in. Connor Leistico secures two top-five finishes and Mike Pendleton narrowly misses his first career victory. Plus an Erik Haselius stat that can't be real.

We recap an action packed Season 5 as we prepare to move play indoors. 

We discuss the past, present and future of Putt Craft, in detail.

Many players had impressive showings yesterday including Mark Giannini, Erik Haselius and Jason Keniston but it was ultimatley Tom Loftus who captured his first Putt Craft Match Play victory. We cover that and more on today's 'Instant Reaction' podcast.

We tee off Saturday at 11am with a $400 purse on the line. Shawn Brown has been dominant in each of the four event (20-5 record) but has dropped the last two in the finals to Shaun Anderson (III) and Erik Haselius (IV). Is he the favorite? or will Zack and Kameron Haselius' impressive seasons continue?

An event light on aces as Kameron Haselius goes from the bottom group to the top of the leaderboard in "Putt Craft 103". Sir Anthony Dunkel ties a course record en route to his third career victory in "Putt Craft 104". Kaden Haselius went with each of these players to extras but came up short both times and Jason Keniston continues on his upward trajectory.

We discuss who we believe is the favorite on Saturday + can Jason Keniston build off his impressive showing at Bison Creek and will Kameron Haselius repeat his dominant Loon's Nest showing from earlier this season.

It was an utter domination from Kameron Haselius in 'Putt Craft 101' as he notched 7 aces, more than any player had for their entire day. Shawn Brown returned to the winner circle, a place he knows well, for his 22nd career stroke play victory. Plus, has Jason Keniston turned the corner?

There is still time to register for Sunday's $1000 double header at Bison Creek in Buffalo, Minnesota. Head over to puttcraft.com to do so.Who has the advantage on Sunday based on last year's events, where in the 'Player Rankings' were there questions and will the 1k purse alter any nerves? Kaiden High provides us with an updated 'Season Long Standings' and 'High Official Rankings Algorithm (HORA)' along with betting odds (not accepting bets). Putt Craft 101 & 102 is sponsored by Sapphire Painting in Big Lake, Minnesota. Call 763-274-8211 for a quote today. 

We are all over the map as we cover Putt Craft 98, 99 and 100 that saw a winner in his debut along with continued solid play from both Kaiden High and Zack Haselius. That and so, so much more on tonight's 'Instant Reaction' podcast. 

Who is the favorite this weekend and what does past Duluth performances tell us about what to expect?New ghostwriter rankings + and new player algorithm plus it wouldn't be a Duluth preview without our annual apology to Shaun Anderson. 

It's Kaiden High's third career win in only his 15th career event. Find out how he did it and why four players would have broke Matt Roalstad's tournament record on tonight's 'Instant Reaction' podcast.

We look back at our previous two trips to the Centennial Lakes and discuss why this one will be different. HINT: They are letting us spread out on the course.We also break down the new stat pages (still a GIANT work in progress) and what we hope to accomplish with the much needed change.

Big nights from Charles Krengel, Hunter Berg and Dave Butts as we welcome Como Park back to the circuit. 

We dive deep into the data at Como Park (our apologies in advance). What does a future Putt Craft look like with several cash tournaments a year?

Tom Loftus grabs his ninth career win while Kaiden High takes home his second. How Hunter Berg set Eagle Lake's ace record and who fell short of expectations on tonight's 'Instant Reaction' podcast. 

It was a scorcher today as we introduced Summerland to the Putt Craft circuit. Kameron Haselius' ace streak ends at 43 but he notches a win anyways and Kaden Haselius dominates at the Lakes Course.All that and more on tonight's 'Instant Reaction' Podcast.

We introduce our 19th (Bear Kountry) and 20th (The Lakes) course to the Putt Craft circuit with what will be a hot day in Sauk Rapids. What is 'Turf Wars' and why are we so excited about it?

Zack Haselius becomes the first player to win both double-header events while Mark Giannini, Rick Leistico, Kaiden High and Brett Cole all make strides.

Matt Weimann stormed back to tie and eventually defeat Erik Haselius in extras but why are the scores so much higher than last year at this course. Debuts from Ty Escobedo and Cole Anderson help round out the evening.

We analyze where St. Croix National lands on the Putt Craft circuit and outline all the unique winners we've had over the last few months. Plus, are changes coming to the 'Playing Rankings'?

An Event 86/87 instant reaction and a review of the direct path rule, a historical look at the 'Player Rankings' and someone who doesn't agree with two awards (Round of the Year & Most Improved Player).

We reveal the awards for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Round of the Year, Tournament Performance of the Year, Hole of the Year and Player of the Year

Zack Haselius gets career win number 7 after taking brother Kameron Haselius to extras (our third consecutive event to go extras). Unique firsts from Sir Anthony Dunkel, Connor Giannani and the Haselius quartet.All that and more on tonight's instant reaction podcast. 

We preview the top storylines, dig deep into the data of each of Lilli Putt's holes and look back at the last few Lilli Putt events.

We chat about the summer schedule, updated 'Player Rankings' and par changes. Which course is the most unpredicatble and a look into super rounds from across the circuit. All that and more on this week's episode of the Putt Craft Podcast.

It was once again Matt Roalstad vs. Kaden Haselius in extras with Matt Roalstad emerging victorious for his 10th career win. Kameron Haselius' streak of events with an ace extends to 38 and Zack Haselius is back in the top-3.All that and more on this Instant Reaction podcast.

We reveal the nominees for:Hole of the Year, Round of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Tournament Performance of the Year, Most Improved Player and Player of the Year.

Impressive days for both Kaden Haselius and Matt Roalstad as they register wins in the season's final event. The "Player of the Year" race between Tom Loftus and Erik Haselius has reached it's conclusion with neither player pulling away and Zack Haselius returns to the top-five. All that and more on today's instant reaction podcast. 

On today's episode we discuss the most intriguing storylines heading into our Season 4 finale. Will we have a new course record and will a new face win their first Open tournament? The bottle game comes to a conclusion and a.... poetry session?!

The Leisticos make their return to Putt Craft and win the first 'Family Putt Challenge" by six strokes while Erik Haselius goes unbeaten en route to capturing the Match Play Masters IV title.

A quick podcast update for Saturday's Match Play and Family Putt events. Some concept ideas (that I'd love your feedback on) and Victoria Burrow added to puttcraft.com

We discuss the concept behind the 'Family Putt Challenge', review our newest course addition, 'Victoria Burrow', welcome the stats desk in Big Lake and reveal new 'Player Rankings'. 

Tom Loftus wins his fifth event of Season Four, Mark Giannini takes his second E-League event and Kaden Haselius is quietly making a push up the Player Rankings.

We preview Saturday's Double Header, breakdown Saturday's Over/Unders and give a detailed update on the 'Player of the Year' race.

In this week's Putt Craft podcast we discuss ways to increase the purse at upcoming cash tournaments, review January 3's Grand Slam events and break down Matt Roalstad's new ranking system.

A lot to discuss on tonight's "Instant Reaction' podcast including wins by both Owen Pendleton and Tom Loftus, massive improvements from Brett Cole and a new course record from Kaden Haselius.

We begin the podcast by reviewing each course's best round and event score and the history behind each score. Which player has the best odds to win Friday night and discussing two potential gray areas in the rules.

 On this week's episode of the Putt Craft Podcast, we dive into the stats you've been curious about—and some you never even considered. 

After 1339 days, Anthony Dunkel can finally call himself a champion again. Dunkel set a course record, hit his 100th birdie and accomplished the third largest margin of victory in Putt Craft history all in one evening. Plus Brett Cole and Connor Giannini impress.

With the help of Erik Haselius we look at Friday's return to the Ace Course and peak back at Events 75 & 76. Plus, a new nickname is awarded!

Mark Giannini secures tournament win number one while Erik Haselius took home his 13th. What is the best playoff hole on the circuit? Are Erik Haselius and Brett Cole in the driver's seat for postseason awards and Owen Pendleton nearly shocked the Putt Craft world.

**We are not accepting bets.Analyzing the over/under + betting odds for 25 players and why they don't always match up with their player ranking. The official player rankings are also revealed. 

Not one but two 'Player Rankings' from ghost writers on today's podcast. Matt Roalstad helps us with the greatest comebacks in Putt Craft history and Mark Giannini looks into each course's 'Super Rounds'.