The Journey to St. Andrews
by Elliott Hall
In 1 year, I’m getting the opportunity to play golf at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. My goal is to drop my handicap 15 strokes so I can try to break 85 when I’m there. I’ve been a casual golfer off and on for years and love the game. However, I took several years off to start a couple of businesses, including a brewery in GA. I’ve always been a high handicap golfer, so this year is also about just improving my game in general. It wasn’t until very recently I broke 100 for the first time ever. So this podcast is about my journey to learn more, play more, & drop 15 strokes on my game to reach my St. Andrews goal (current Handicap about 27). Don’t know exactly where this will go but expect a lot about golf and maybe a bit about business & life. Because golf is a lot like both… you can always improve, you can take risks, and it always helps to get some lucky breaks! Beyond excited to play where Bobby Jones won the Open Championship nearly 100 years ago and to share The Journey w
Episodes
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Episode 26 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Off to St. Andrews)
Hey, y'all. I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. This episode marks a significant milestone as I record on the day we're flying out to St. Andrews. It's been over a year in the making, and this is our 26th episode. Despite some gaps, I'm proud of the...
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Episode 25 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Summer Catch Up and Ohoopee Course)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of the Journey to St. Andrews. It's been a while, so I'm just going to dive right in. I believe the last time I did a recording was mid-June, early June, and we are now into mid-August, and we are less than a week away from going to St....
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Episode 24 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Mats vs Grass and Speed Training)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Welcome back to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. This week, I’m diving into my recent golf lesson at Bobby Jones' Grand Slam Golf Academy Center. I’ll talk about how taking notes and tracking your progress with scorecards and apps like Arcos can make a...
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Episode 23 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (New Driver & Bogey Golf Mindset)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. Fresh off our two-part series at Valhalla for the PGA Championship, I've been swamped with work and home life, leaving little time for golf. My only recent outing was a nine-hole round at Bobby Jones, where…
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Episode 22 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Valhalla PGA Championship Trip - 2 of 2)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Join me in another installment of "The Journey to St. Andrews." This episode is part two of our adventure to Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship. Be sure to catch the first part for the full story from the previous episode (#21) We pick back up…
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Episode 21 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Valhalla PGA Championship Trip - 1 of 2)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode of "The Journey to St. Andrews." We've got a special extended episode this time, coming to you from our golf-packed adventure at the PGA Championship in Valhalla, Louisville, Kentucky. Due to a family vacation coming up, I'm splitting this episode into...
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Episode 20 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Ansley Course and Second Fitting)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode, we're talking about the game-changing benefits of customized golf equipment and cutting-edge tech. I also got a second fitting done as well. I'm considering upgrading to Mizuno forged irons, and despite the cost, I'm excited to see how they perform on...
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Episode 19 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Confidence and that elusive 90)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and welcome to another episode. I've hit some new milestones recently, like playing a memorable round at the Bobby Jones Golf Course and taking a trip to Austin, Texas. I talk about the big role that consistency, familiarity, and confidence play in my progress toward...
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Episode 18 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Blended Clubs and Fittings)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and in this episode we'll be talking about "whats in the bag?" Pings, Mizunos, TaylorMades, and Clevelands. I'm here to share what I’ve learned, the experiments I’ve tried, and how I’m slowly but surely gaining more confidence on the course with different clubs. Last...
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Episode 17 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Playing Seminole Legacy in FL)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and back with another episode of Journey to St Andrews! I just got back from a trip to Tallahassee, FL, where I met with our new distributor partner for our Golf Beer - Calamity Jane, and, of course, squeezed in some golf at the prestigious Seminole Legacy course at…
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Episode 16 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (The Masters. Reynolds. Calamity Jane and Pimento Cheese Sandwhiches))
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and welcome back. This bonus sized episode I'll take you along on my recent trip to Augusta, GA the iconic home of The Masters Tournament. I'll share some of the rich traditions that make this event so special and offer insider tips for those of you planning to attend…
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Episode 15 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Steel Canyon, Bobby Jones, & Driver Bunting)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall, and welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." I'm just easing back into things after that fun golf trip to Southern Utah. I’ve been hitting the links at Steel Canyon and Bobby Jones here in North Atlanta. Steel Canyon is a real test of accuracy, and a decent…
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Episode 14 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Southern Utah Golf Trip - Series 2 of 2 episodes)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode, we continue our golfing journey through Southern Utah, delving into the stunning scenery that makes this region a golfer's paradise. From the valleys of Sun River Golf Club to the peaks and lava rock-lined fairways of Black Desert Golf Club, we…
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Episode 13 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Southern Utah Golf Trip - Series 1 of 2 episodes)
Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall. I'm excited to release the first installment of a two-part series detailing my unforgettable golf trip through golf landscapes of southern Utah. In this episode, we kick things off with a fun round at the Paiute Wolf Course, right after we land in Vegas, then it's off…
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Episode 12 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Ansley Settindown, Steel Canyon, Bobby Jones, and Wedges))
Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. In this episode we'll be diving into the recent courses I got to play. One of which was Ansley Settindown in North Atlanta! Also, I'll be discussing mitigating expectations with my game and my goals with it.…
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Episode 11- The Journey ...to St. Andrews (TPC Sugarloaf & Self-Lesson)
Hey y'all, it's Elliott Hall with another episode off "The Journey to St. Andrews." Quick heads up, I got a new mic thinking it'd be an upgrade, but it turns out it's not as crisp as the old one - my bad! Always making progress. Today, I'm sharing a bit about playing at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia,...
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Episode 10 - The Journey... to St. Andrews (North Fulton Golf Course, Golf Simulator, & Improving Audio)
Welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." This episode is all about my quest to sharpen my golf skills and boost our podcast's sound quality. I'm upgrading our mics for clearer sound, despite the challenge of recording in a car. I'm dedicated to making our listening experience top-notch.…
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Episode 9 -The Journey... to St. Andrews (Chipping, Putting, and quick post work round)
In this episode, we are talking about chipping and putting and also playing a quick 9 at Bobby Jones Golf Course with some Co-workers. Also, I try out the new car set up for recording an episode. The audio is not as good as when I record at home because I have to remove so much background road...
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Episode 8 - Catch Up Series 3 of 3 - Recapping January 2024 and Calamity Jane Beer Expansion
This is the final part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things…
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Episode 7 - Catch Up Series 2 of 3 - Recapping November through December 2023
This is the second part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things…
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Episode 6 - Catch Up Series 1 of 3 - Updates/Changes and Recapping September through October 2023
This is the first part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things…
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Episode 5 - Fire Maker, Calamity Jane, & East Lake Tourney
Hey y'all. In this episode, I'll be talking about my brewery, Fire Maker out of Atlanta, and our partnership with the Georgia PGA with our beer Calamity Jane, and how that came to be. I also got to go to the Tour Championship at East Lake and will be talking about that.
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Episode 4 - Lessons & Red Pants Tournament
This week we’ll be chatting about the Gene Siller Memorial Red Pants Golf Tournament at I played in at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, GA. And also my lesson with Jason where we worked on chipping and hitting it consistently in the sweet spot on the club face.
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Episode 3 - Lessons, Fords Field, and Santa Rosa Golf
In this episode, I'm recapping some of the fundamentals I've been learning from taking a few lessons. I will also be talking about and reviewing two different courses I got to play. One was a pro-am tournament at Ford's Field and River Club, and the other course was Santa Rosa Beach and Golf Club...
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Episode 2 - Getting Started and Course Management
In this episode, I'll discuss how I began my Journey of getting better at golf recently. A lot of the early stage was helped by learning and implementing course management into my game. I'll also touch a bit on how my practicing is going on the range and the Pro/Am Tournament I'm playing in this...
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Episode 1 - The Introduction (The Journey Begins)
The beginning of The Journey ...to St. Andrews. A quick off-the-cuff introduction. Talking about my current golf game and a bit about myself and my goal to break 85 at St. Andrews next year (Aug 2024). We'll build more structure into the podcast as I go along. I'm a big believer in starting...
About this show
In 1 year, I’m getting the opportunity to play golf at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. My goal is to drop my handicap 15 strokes so I can try to break 85 when I’m there. I’ve been a casual golfer off and on for years and love the game. However, I took several years off to start a couple of businesses, including a brewery in GA. I’ve always been a high handicap golfer, so this year is also about just improving my game in general. It wasn’t until very recently I broke 100 for the first time ever. So this podcast is about my journey to learn more, play more, & drop 15 strokes on my game to reach my St. Andrews goal (current Handicap about 27). Don’t know exactly where this will go but expect a lot about golf and maybe a bit about business & life. Because golf is a lot like both… you can always improve, you can take risks, and it always helps to get some lucky breaks! Beyond excited to play where Bobby Jones won the Open Championship nearly 100 years ago and to share The Journey w
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