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The Basic Bogeys Podcast
by Basic Bogeys
Welcome to the "Basic Bogeys" podcast, your go-to destination for all things golf! Join us as we navigate the greens, fairways, and bunkers of the golfing world including everything from covering current happenings in the golfing universe, talking through hilarious anecdotes and funny stories from our latest rounds, or our exclusive interviews with special guests who have made their mark in the golfing community. So, whether you are teeing off on the weekend, practicing your putt in the backyard, or just a fan of the sport, "Basic Bogeys" is your passport to the world of golf. Join us for a round of engaging discussions, laughter, and a celebration of the game we all love. Hit play, and let the golfing adventures begin!
Episodes
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#97: The Open 2026 Preview
Most golf fans miss the deeper story behind Royal Birkdale—this course has hosted champions like Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Jordan Spieth, and now it's betting season again! But this isn’t just about history; it's about understanding the course that'll make or break your picks. In this…
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#96: 2026 US Open Recap
Wyndham Clark has done it again! TJ and Owen recap the extremely eventful final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. What we all thought could have just been a runaway became a ver suspenseful end to another phenomenal US Open. With the course playing extremely tough only 3 players ended…
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#95: 2026 US Open Preview
The most unpredictable US Open in years is upon us, and no one’s playing it safe. If you want to understand why this tournament could turn into a wild scoring fest—or a grueling grind—stick around. This episode dives into the course history, weather factors, and the players most likely to seize…
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#94: HaferGolfs: Farm League Founder
Golf has evolved tremendously in recent years, especially with the rise of social media. Many enthusiasts are looking to create content that not only showcases their love for the sport but also engages a growing audience. In this episode, we'll explore insights shared by Shane Hafer, a social…
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#93: 2026 PGA Championship Recap
Aaron Rai, Rai-sing to the top! The PGA Championship was a whirlwind of excitement and surprises! TJ and Owen break down the 2026 PGA Championship after each attending different practice rounds at Aronimink Golf Course. Walking around on a chilly day, we learned that every hole has its…
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#92: 2026 PGA Champ Preview Show
The Excitement of the PGA Championship at Aronimink: What You Need to Know Discover key insights about the PGA Championship at Aronimink, including course changes, player expectations, and what's at stake for golf fans. As the PGA Championship approaches, excitement is building among golf...
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#91: Will Irwin from Golf Digest
We dive into the world of golf with Will from Golf Digest. From his journey in cricket to mastering the greens, Will shares how he turned a childhood passion into a thriving career. Will Irwin has working on social media efforts at Golf Digest for over seven years. His career began in the UK…
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#90: 2026 Masters Recap w/ Owen
After a shaky start on Sunday, Rory turned things around in style, proving that persistence pays off. It’s not just about the wins; it’s about how you handle the lows that truly defines you. His Saturday struggles could have derailed him, but he rallied on Sunday, showcasing resilience and skill...
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#89: 2026 Masters Preview Show
Masters week is here, and the buzz is electric! Who’s your pick to win it all this year? Tag someone who lives for golf! ⛳️ As we gear up for another thrilling Masters, the anticipation is palpable. The weather looks perfect, unlike last year's downpours that disrupted play. It’s all about that...
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#88: Season 3 of the Pod is Finally Here!
After a long winter break and adjusting to the dad lives for both of us we are officially back for season 3. Tag someone who loves golf as much as we do! We’re kicking off Season 3 with stories from the course, and you won’t want to miss this. From crazy weather to new gear, we’re here to chat...
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#87: Season 2 Wrapup!
With a few cancellations from guests we had planned during November and December we have decided to wrap up season 2 as we head into a busy holiday season with the babies. It certainly has been one hell of a year for us. With a lot of growth in our fanbase as well as collaborating with so many…
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#86: P.U.S.H. the Golfer
We have a special episode this week. With it being Veteran's Day week we have on special guest and Veteran, D’Narryl Austin, aka P.U.S.H. the Golfer. With some of the most relatable content out there PUSH is someone that has grown very quickly in the golf space with something he never thought was...
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#85: Ben Malach from Eclectic Golf Design
We have a very special episode this week as Ben Malach joins TJ and guest host Ricky Reilly to talk about all he does with golf course design. We dive deep into the details of how the courses he develops are planned for each hole. Covering everything from the fairways to the greens and bunkers.…
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#84: Rustic Golf Provisions
This week Aaron from Rustic Golf Provisions joins TJ to talk all about his journey in golf and what he has done to build up his own golf community. We cover everything from his background in golf to starting woodworking. Aaron even fills us in on some future plans for his brand as he delves in...
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#83: Ricky Reilly Returns with Some Big Updates!
American Hero from the Phoenix Cup, Mr Ricky Reilly joins to fill us in on the busy Fall he has had already. We break down everything from his top 3 finish at the Ohio Adaptive Open. To having the putt to secure the Phoenix Cup for America in his singles match out in Arizona as he beat his…
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#82: Our Teams Are Fighting For Their Lives!
Currently, TJ and Gary are battling on all fronts — in fantasy football, parenthood, and in baseball fandom. The guys kick things off venting about their Yankees and Phillies hanging on by a thread in the MLB postseason, breaking down clutch performances, brutal collapses, and why October…
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#81: 2025 Ryder Cup Recap with Owen
Owen is back to help us recap an eventful Ryder Cup at Bethpage. But first, TJ breaks down all of the happenings of the trip to and from the hospital for the newest Baby Bogey. From days and nights in the hospital to uninvited friends in the house. It got quite wild. The boys go over all of the...
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#80: The Ryder Cup Preview Show
It’s Ryder Cup week, and the Basic Bogeys crew is fired up as the 2025 matches head to Bethpage Black in New York. TJ and Gary are joined by Nish and Chris from The Top 100 in 10 Podcast to break down the ultimate showdown between Team USA and Team Europe. The guys dive into what makes the Ryder...
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#79: Par Bar Protein
TJ welcomes guest co-host John Kelly, (The Bumbling Golfer), to sit in with the Par Bar Protein founders, George and Jake. The duo shares their journey from lifelong friends and athletes to launching a healthy protein bar designed for golfers and fitness enthusiasts. Tired of seeing only hot…
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#78: Acorn Hills Launches Founder's Club
TJ is joined once again by Nate, the 22-year-old founder of Acorn Hills, for his third appearance on the show. Nate shares exciting updates about the growth of his eco-friendly golf apparel brand, including the official launch of the Founder's Club—a quarterly subscription box delivering…
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#77: Ryan from RRaw Golf
TJ and Gary are joined by Ryan Rawlinson, the creator behind RRaw Golf, streaming all the way from England. Ryan shares his whirlwind journey into golf, starting just ten months ago after a career in bodybuilding and a background in the military. With a mix of ADHD-driven energy and pure passion,...
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#76: Tour Championship/Beginning Golfer Part 2
The Basic Bogeys crew breaks down the drama leading into the 2025 Tour Championship, where the top 30 golfers will battle it out with no stroke advantages—making this year’s finale wide open. The guys highlight Rickie Fowler’s gritty run from nearly losing his card last year to finishing 32nd…
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#75: Functional Hydration from Course Record
This week, TJ and Gary sit down with Keaton, co-founder of the fast-growing beverage brand Course Record. Keaton shares the brand’s origin story—launched just nine months ago with his business partner Luke—its mission to provide a tea-based, functional hydration drink for golfers and active…
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#74: Owen Recaps The Open
In today's episode, TJ and Gary welcome back Owen, fresh off his trip to Ireland for The Open at Royal Portrush. Owen shares insider stories from the course, including his favorite holes and some standout moments he witnessed from the pros during tournament week. The crew also dives into what it...
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#73: The 2025 US Adaptive Open Recap
We are joined in this special episode by adaptive golf standout Ricky Reilly, and a first-time guest and fellow U.S. Adaptive Open competitor Jason Hasty. Jason shares his incredible journey—from growing up with a limb difference, discovering golf during the pandemic, to qualifying for and...
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#72: The Tally Tumbler!
In today's episode TJ and Gary welcome Kelvin, co-founder of Tally Tumbler, a uniquely designed drink tumbler that lets you keep score while you play — whether you're on the golf course or in the backyard. Kelvin shares the origin story of Tally Tumbler, which started with a simple idea during…
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#71: The Open Preview Show
We break down the field, the course, and make our selections for the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush. We also bring on special guest Bud Copeland to get his insights on the exciting week ahead! Not only is Bud a special guest but we have extra insights from Nish from @Top100In10 about links...
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#70: John Kelly Golfs Across North America!
The Bumbling Golfer is back, and this time he’s not just bringing good vibes—he’s bringing an unreal golf adventure: playing 1 round of golf in 3 countries across North America in 1 day. John walks us through how this wild idea was sparked by his motorcycle-riding buddy Troy, a man who thrives on...
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#69: Trouble of the Tee Owner Marty Joins the Pod!
TJ and Gary are joined by Marty, founder of Trouble Off the Tee, a golf lifestyle brand with a rebellious twist. Marty shares his unconventional journey—from criminal defense attorney to author of a gritty golf novel, and now apparel entrepreneur. It all started with a transformative trip to…
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#68: Green Up Golf
In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ is ready for an early-morning chat with Kristian, co-founder of Green Up Golf, all the way from Denmark. The conversation kicks off with a shared appreciation for coffee—which fittingly ties into Green Up’s mission: creating sustainable golf products using...
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#67: Bogey Boys Meet the Birdie Boys
In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary sit down with the energetic duo behind Birdies in the Outfield—the B.I.T.O. Boys—for a lively and hilarious conversation. The episode dives into the lifelong friendship between the two, who met playing travel baseball at age nine and eventually played...
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#66: 2025 US Open Preview
In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary welcome back Bud Copeland to break down the biggest week in golf: the U.S. Open at historic Oakmont. The crew dives into why Oakmont is the ultimate test in championship golf—from brutal rough and lightning-fast greens to the deep history of the course...
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#65: Cam Widner aka Just Go For It Golf
In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ holds it down while Gary is off on dad duty, and welcomes a special guest — Cam Widner, the creative mind behind the hilarious and relatable “Just Go For It Golf” Instagram page. Cam shares his journey from casual golfer to social media sensation, reflecting on...
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#64: Ricky Reilly is Headed Back to the US Adaptive Open
TJ and Gary welcome back fan-favorite guest Ricky for a jam-packed episode recapping his spring journey through three major adaptive golf events. With passion, humility, and plenty of laughs, Ricky shares the ups and downs—from early season struggles in Florida to a clutch performance at the U.S....
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#63: Carry Golf's Owner Donnie Dotson
Founder, Donnie Dotson, joins us to give us the in depth details of what his company truly does. Donnie draws on 20 years of experience in national security, finance, and sports data to lead our dedicated team, united in helping others achieve their goals. Since 2022, Carry golf has facilitated...
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#62: 2025 PGA Championship Preview
With PGA Championship week underway, we dive into it all with everything from our picks to the excitement surrounding the return of PGA professionals competing in the event. We make our picks for Top 20 and to win as well as a handful of other fun bets for the week. We also reflect on Michael...
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#61: Golf 215 Social Club
Anthony and Joe from Golf 215 join TJ to talk golf, a bit about their podcast and some Philly sports in Gary's absence. Golf215 was created in an effort to find like minded golf enthusiasts in the Philadelphia and the surrounding area to build a community of golfers to talk golf, play golf and to...
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#60: Ricky Reilly and his 2025 Season
Bud is subbing in for the new father Gary, and we have a special guest Ricky Reilly joining as we discuss his busy upcoming Adaptive Golf tournament schedule. Starting this weekend he is off to Florida for a 3 day championship with his big US Adaptive Open qualifying happening later this month.…
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#59: Josh Colbert aka Swing Dat Jawn
Josh Colbert, Philly sports fanatic, aka Swing Dat Jawn joins the pod to talk some golf, football, and more. Come to find out Josh is actually quite familiar with our Upstate New York hotspots. We talk some plans for the upcoming golf season as well as the upcoming football season. You can find...
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#58: Just Peachy with Jordan from The Putter Shop
This week on Basic Bogeys, we’re joined by our good friend Jordan, founder of The Putter Shop, for a laid-back but meaningful chat about golf, entrepreneurship, and what it means to build something you truly love. Jordan kicks things off by sharing his background—growing up in Georgia, falling in...
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#57: The Masters 2025 Preview Show
Masters Week Is here! It is truly a tradition unlike any other. We break down our picks to win as well as top 25 and our favorite Masters memory of all time. Also joining us is not only one...but two legendary guests in Bud Copeland and Ricky Reilly. So buckle up and lets get ready to head down...
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#56: Dong Tees: Go Long, Go Dong
Matt, founder of Dong Tees joins us to talk about their new products. He shares everything from how they came about the idea of 3D printing the tees and forming a business to ship them internationally. Based out of Canada, they already have sales all over the world in the few weeks they have been...
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#55: Club Twirls With The Girls
Big shoutout to Blakely and Sonja from the Club Twirls with the Girls podcast for joining us this week. They are based out of Calgary and have been best friends since around the age of 11 when they met on their golf course's driving range. From there they have golfer many rounds and even started…
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#54: TRUST Golf Balls
Justin, who manages social media for Trust Golf USA, joins us to discuss his role and the company's background. Trust Golf, based in Taiwan, has been a supplier of golf ball technology for over 27 years and has recently expanded its presence in the U.S. market. Justin and his team focus on…
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#53: The Bumbling Golfer back again!
TJ and Gary welcome back recurring guest John Kelly, also known as The Bumbling Golfer. John shares his appreciation for the podcast, emphasizing that it delivers valuable golf-related content, unlike some other golf podcasts that stray off-topic. John reflects on his personal golf journey,...
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#52: Nate from Acorn Hills is Back Again!
On this episode of Basic Bogeys, hosts TJ and Gary welcome back Nate from Acorn Hills. They catch up on Nate’s life post-graduation, discussing his journey of starting Acorn Hills while in college and his recent decision to focus on it full-time. He also hints at possibly pursuing a master’s…
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#51: Alignment Ball Mark
This week on Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary chat with Jeff, the creator of Alignment Ball Mark, about his journey in golf, product design, and entrepreneurship. Jeff shares how he first got into golf as a kid but found it frustrating due to the lack of instant gratification. It wasn’t until much later...
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#50: The Gotham Golfer
In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary are joined by the first guest of season 2: The Gotham Golfer. The mysterious golfer, who portrays himself as Batman, discusses his journey into golf, which began as a way to manage past anger issues. He reveals that he started playing during the…
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#49: Season 2 is Finally Here!
Season 2 is officially in progress! We catch up on some golf, covering various topics such as upcoming interviews with notable figures in the golf world, ongoing and upcoming tournaments, and player performances. Of course we had to discuss Rory McIlroy’s recent win, the start of the PGA Tour...
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#48: Season 1 Finale
Welp, this is it! Season 1 is officially in the books. First we delve into the PNC tournament that gets underway this weekend at the Ritz Carlton Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. Then we reflect on everything we have done in 2024. From some stats for the podcast to our favorite episodes, guests,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the "Basic Bogeys" podcast, your go-to destination for all things golf! Join us as we navigate the greens, fairways, and bunkers of the golfing world including everything from covering current happenings in the golfing universe, talking through hilarious anecdotes and funny stories from our latest rounds, or our exclusive interviews with special guests who have made their mark in the golfing community. So, whether you are teeing off on the weekend, practicing your putt in the backyard, or just a fan of the sport, "Basic Bogeys" is your passport to the world of golf. Join us for a round of engaging discussions, laughter, and a celebration of the game we all love. Hit play, and let the golfing adventures begin!
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