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Putt Craft Podcast — 213 episodes
AWARDS SEASON: Season Five Award Winners
Season Five Award Nominations
INSTANT REACTION: Kameron Haselius cements his POY case and Erik Haselius wins third tournament in his last four
Season records to be broken + Next Gen (Golf Zone) stats
INSTANT REACTION: Erik Haselius reaches 1000 birdies and sets record for largest margin of victory
A deep dive into Season 5's 'Player of the Year' race
REACTION: Kameron Haselius wins in 3-way playoff while Erik Haselius captures lucky #13
More 'NextGen Stats' + will we see a first time Open winner Saturday
INSTANT REACTION: Tom Loftus wins twice as Connor Leistico and Mike Pendleton impress
A recap of Season 5 (so far) as we move the season indoors
Putt Craft is at a crossroads
INSTANT REACTION: Tom Loftus comes back to win MPMV
We preview Saturday's 'Match Play Masters V' and look back at the previous four
INSTANT REACTION: Sir Anthony Dunkel ties course record in victory while Kameron Haselius wins his fourth event of the season
Loon's Nest Preview + the most impressive wins of the season
INSTANT REACTION: Kameron Haselius dominates and Shawn Brown tallies win #22
Bison Creek double header preview + player rankings and updated HORA
INSTANT REACTION: Year three in Duluth concludes and 'Putt Craft 100'
A Duluth weekend preview (our 3rd trip) + ghostwriter rankings
INSTANT REACTION: Kaiden High outlasts stacked field for first Open victory
Centennial Lakes preview + new stat pages
INSTANT REACTION: Charles Krengel wins in only his fourth career tournament while Kaden Haselius notches career open win number five
Previewing Como Park despite it's chaotic data + cash tournaments on the horizon
Tom Loftus & Kaiden High notch wins while Hunter Berg sets Eagle Lake ace record
Kaden and Kameron Haselius notch wins while Brett Cole climbs leaderboards
Saturday we add course 19 & 20 to the circuit + Turf Wars
INSTANT REACTION: It's all Zack Haselius, all the time
INSTANT REACTION: Matt Weimann returns to Putt Craft, and the winner's circle
Why Josh Benesh and Mark Giannini are ones to watch at St. Croix National
INSTANT REACTION: Kaiden High holds on and Kameron Haselius completes the 'Haselius Grand Slam'
Season Four Awards Show
INSTANT REACTION: Our tenth Lilli Putt event saw several firsts as Zack Haselius returns to the winner's circle
Lilli Putt hole data + a look back at past Lilli Putt events
A peak at the Summer schedule, new 'Player Rankings' and updates from both the Big Lake & Oakdale stat desks
INSTANT REACTION: Matt Roalstad wins his second consecutive event in Season 5 debut
AWARDS SEASON: Season 4 Award Nominations
INSTANT REACTION: Season 4 concludes as Kaden Haselius and Matt Roalstad notch wins
Saturday storylines as we close out Season 4
INSTANT REACTION: The Leisticos make their return and Erik Haselius wins MPMIV
Previewing Saturday's Match Play Masters IV and Family Putt Challenge
Victoria Burrow, Family Putt Challenge and new 'Player Rankings'
INSTANT REACTION: Tom Loftus is throwing flames while Mark Giannini continues his ascent
Golf Zone Preview + POTY Update and Why Brown/Roalstad are the favorites this weekend
The economics of a Putt Craft (cash) tournament
INSTANT REACTION: Owen Pendleton & Tom Loftus notch wins while Kaden Haselius sets course record
Grand Slam over/unders + refining two separate rules
"Stat Overload", brought to you by the stat desk in Big Lake
INSTANT REACTION: Anthony Dunkel captures third largest margin of victory in Putt Craft history
An 'Ace Course' preview + recapping Events 75 & 76
INSTANT REACTION: Mark Giannini, Erik Haselius secured wins while Owen Pendleton stared down giants
Over/Unders + betting odds for 25 players heading into the indoor season
Unscrambling the top of two separate Ghost Writer Player Rankings
INSTANT REACTION: Zack Haselius ends rut while Erik Haselius captures first Loon's Nest victory
Saturday's Most Intriguing Storylines + Ghostwriter's 'Player Rankings'
Closing out the outdoor season + Event 71 & 72 deep dive
MATCH PLAY MASTERS III: Shaun Anderson's undefeated day + MCG rankings
MATCH PLAY MASTERS III: Seeding Show | First round opponents revealed
INSTANT REACTION: Michael Carlson tallies win #1, Shawn Brown #23
Comparing the Old Eagle Lake to the New
INSTANT REACTION: Shaun Anderson & Kaden Haselius notch wins at Loon's Nest
Kaiden High makes his 'Player Rankings' debut but not everyone (Ghostwriter) agrees
INSTANT REACTION: Bison Creek | Erik and Kameron Haselius register impressive wins
An episode stacked with stats as we prepare for Sunday's Bison Creek debut
Tom Loftus and Kameron Haselius notch wins up North + the MCGs return!
Matt Roalstad continues his ascent up the 'Player Rankings' + Rogue Eagle/Capt'n J's Preview
INSTANT REACTION: Matt Roalstad notches 8th career victory
Fall Schedule + an "Unofficial Player Ranking" and a deeper dive into 'Event 63'
INSTANT REACTION: Shawn Brown picks up right where he left off
Previewing Wednesday night's 'Event 63' + a St. Croix National deep dive
INSTANT REACTION: Kaden Haselius notches first career Open victory at St. Croix National
PLAYER RANKINGS: A new #1 + a Season 3 'Player of the Year' candidate drops
INSTANT REACTION: Tom Loftus avoids playoff with clutch ace on 18, securing his fifth career win
The Ultimate Super Round: Lilli Putt
A deeper dive into 'Event 59 & 60' + St. Croix National added to the circuit
INSTANT REACTION: Kameron and Erik Haselius notch wins but it's Ronnie Haselius who steals the show
Josh Benesh, Tom Loftus rise up 'Player Rankings' and a deeper dive into 'Event 58'
Season Three Awards Show
INSTANT REACTION: Tom Loftus wins in extras after rain delay
Analyzing the ten (back 18) lead changes at "Event 57" + unofficial 'Player Rankings'
INSTANT REACTION: Erik Haselius breaks course record (his own) in a victorious opener to Season 4
AWARDS SEASON: Why the 'Most Improved Player' award is more competitive than you think
AWARDS SEASON: 'Rookie of the Year', 'Tournament Performance of the Year' and 'Hole of the Year'
Tom Loftus caps off 'Season 3' with dramatic come from behind win
Top storylines as we close out our league year with Saturday's 'Event 56'
A potential cash tournament on the horizon + a deep dive into our "direct path" rule
Zack Haselius sets course record in fifth career victory while Mark Giannini shines
Andy Stahlman makes 'Player Rankings' debut + Grand Slam preview
INSTANT REACTION: Pendleton, Giannini, Dunkel, Benesh all impress while "POTY" unofficially becomes a two horse race
Six storylines to preview Saturday's 'Double Header' + 'Reel Tournament'
Fringe 'Award Season' nominees that could eventually emerge as the winner, and how they'd do it
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Minnesota Golf Show
How far will Josh Benesh ascend up 'Player Rankings' after first career victory?
INSTANT REACTION: Moose Mountain | Josh Benesh captures first career win, ties course record in the process
Previewing Moose Mountain + looking ahead to the summer schedule
INSTANT REACTION: New Year's Open | Erik Haselius snaps course record on way to his fourth victory of season
Anthony Dunkel reappears on the 'Player Rankings' + Other shakeups?
INSTANT REACTION: Ace Course Classic | Kameron Haselius sends message with record breaking night
Mike Pendleton makes his 'Player Ranking' debut + Ace Course
We go deep on both the 'Player of the Year' and 'Rookie of the Year' races
INSTANT REACTION: Kameron Haselius sinks nine aces to snatch first Open victory
Fall Classic Preview | Golf Zone awaits our 7th (and 8th) visit
A way to early look at the 'Rookie of the Year' race
A deeper dive into the 'Match Play Masters'
MATCH PLAY MASTERS: Seeding Show | First round opponents revealed
Zack Haselius jumps into top-3 in latest 'Player Rankings'
INSTANT REACTION: Fall Classic | Zack Haselius sets course record on his way to fourth career victory
The five best storylines heading into Saturday's Fall Classic
Changes all over 'Player Rankings' that feature two top-10 debuts
INSTANT REACTION: Revamped Eagle Lake provides us with plenty to consider
E-Leaguers on the rise + Previewing Wednesday's Eagle Lake Open
INSTANT REACTION: Loon's Nest Open | Kameron Haselius collects first Putt Craft title
Why Mark Giannini may be the one to beat Monday night at Loon's Nest
INSTANT REACTION: Owen Pendleton wins 'Youth League' debut
INSTANT REACTION: Six double eagles highlight an unprecedented evening
Updated E-League eligibility and Jeff Woodfill... the 'Ace King'?
Kaden Haselius makes 'Player Ranking' debut
INSTANT REACTION: Shaun Anderson & Zack Haselius bring home wins from the North Shore
Our Duluth preview episode + Should Duluth be it's own Putt Craft region?
INSTANT REACTION: Kaden Haselius prevails in first Evolution League event
An Evolution League primer as we prepare for Monday's debut
INSTANT REACTION: Pin placement becomes topic of conversation as Shawn Brown returns to winner circle
Shaun Anderson rises up 'Player Rankings' + Centennial Lakes preview
INSTANT REACTION: Shaun Anderson becomes 11th winner in Putt Craft history
How will the five hardest holes at Loon's Nest affect the outcome?
INSTANT REACTION: McPete's Open | Zack Haselius wins second career tournament in dramatic finish
Familiar face returns to the top of 'Player Rankings' + Golf Ball Discussion?
INSTANT REACTION: Como Open | Thomas Pepin emerges + Shawn Brown wins again
Is Como Park the most balanced scoring course on the circuit?
Finishing up 'Awards Season' + data from the last six events
INSTANT REACTION: The Memorial | Erik Haselius hangs on for third career victory
A frenzy of aces at the Memorial? + All-Time MCG Rankings
'Most Improved Player' + an analysis of McPete's
Photo finish for 'Hole of the Year' + summer schedule announced
INSTANT REACTION: Spring Classic | Shawn Brown is back and better than ever
A Lilli Putt preview + where does Minnesota rank nationally?
AWARDS SEASON: Player of the Year + Most Improved Player candidates
INSTANT REACTION: Shawn Brown reemerges in winner circle
'Season Three Open' Preview + 'Round of the Year' Candidates
'Season Three Open' Location Change + 'Tournament Performance of the Year' Nominees
AWARDS SEASON: Hole of the Year + Honorable Mentions
AWARDS SEASON: Rookie of the Year + Season 3 Open Update
Finding 5000 | The search for the 5000th birdie
Matt Roalstad's record setting performance closes out league year
How does the 'Player of the Year' race end?
COURSE DRAFT: Drafting 54 of Putt Craft's 225 holes
INSTANT REACTION: Matt Roalstad breaks own course record on his was to sixth career victory
The 'Ace Course' awaits + some minor changes to this week's 'Player Rankings'
Tom Loftus grabs second tournament title
A breakdown of Grand Slam Coon Rapids + an updated look at the Yearly Standings
Jeff Woodfill vaults onto player rankings and can Matt Roalstad overtake the #1 spot?
Change at the top highlights latest MCG rankings
Matt Roalstad emerges from loaded field at Golf Zone Open
Player Rankings: Is Shawn Brown's reign at #1 in jeopardy?
Is the 'Most Improved Player" race all but over?
INSTANT REACTION: Shawn Brown's top-five finishes streak ends at 24
December victory vaults Erik Haselius into the top-5 of the player rankings
Erik Haselius becomes tenth Putt Craft champion with New Year's Open win
New faces pepper this week's player rankings + New Year's Eve Open preview
Tournament schedule through January is set + MCGs, course records and a new hole-by-hole database
INSTANT REACTION: Zack Haselius muddies up 'Rookie of the Year' race after first win
Shawn Brown has owned the Golf Zone, will his domination continue this weekend?
Will anyone challenge Joel Brown for 'Rookie of the Year'?
Newcomers perform admirably at Loon's Nest Open
Josh Benesh jumps into the top-10, but how high?
Is the 'Round of the Year' race already over?
INSTANT REACTION: Dred Scott Open | Matt Roalstad storms back to overtake Josh Benesh
Dred Scott Open preview + MCG / Standing updates
Early 'Hole of the Year' candidates + BEP% over BE%?
Shawn Brown smashes previous course record en route to 12th career victory
Our best combined score at Eagle Lake + Player Rankings
Who tops this week's MCG + do we go under the lights at Eagle Lake?
A look back at Brady Storhoff's record round at Lilli Putt + Player Rankings
Centennial Lakes Open recap + what's next for this course?
2022-23 Standings debut + MCGs and Centennial Lakes preview
Shawn Brown hits double digit wins + OB rules, Pars and Player Rankings
Putt Craft Picks Update + July Tournament Schedule
Will Shawn Brown's 52 consecutive weeks at #1 be coming to an end?
Big nights for Roalstad & Storhoff
A 49 at Lilli Putt? + Updated Player Rankings
Shawn Brown wins Match Play Masters + what we'd change in the future
Match Play Masters: Wednesday Night Update
Match Play Masters: Tuesday Night Update
Matt Weimann takes home Dred Scott Open + Match Play Masters
Over/Unders for the Dred Scott Open + Putt Craft Picks
Previewing the Dred Scott Open + Player Rankings & MCGs
A perfect game? + Eagle Lake announced as site of Match Play Masters
Friday's event moved inside to Golf Zone (Chaska) + Player Rankings
Kathleen Malone sets hole-in-one record + Dred Scott update
Quick reactions to the Pirate Spring Open
Previewing the Pirate Spring Open
Grand Slam course rules + updated rankings
Matt Weimann wins the Moose Mountain Open
Saturday's Moose Mountain Betting Odds (we are not taking bets!)
Previewing the Moose Mountain Open + Shawn Brown
An introduction to the Match Play Masters (May 20-22)
The new Putt Craft...Standings + Matt Roalstad
Unveiling the updated Player Rankings and MCGs
Golf Zone Open recap part 1 + What to do if your ball hits another player?
Previewing the Golf Zone Open
The origins of Putt Craft with Rick Leistico
Team play ideas + an interview with Aaron Kaminski
Newcomers nipping at Brown's heels
Grand Slam preview + team play ideas
Interview with MCG creator Matt Roalstad
Computer generated player rankings + interview w/Shawn Brown
How to win the Golf Zone Open, a guide
When to skip a hole + New Year's Eve tournament
Previewing the Eagle Lake Open
Shawn Brown takes fourth event in 2021 + another new rule?
Darryl Humenny takes Como Park + Updated Rankings
Shawn Brown retains #1 ranking, revealing the rest of the top-5
Tom Loftus breaks Hole-in-One record + Shawn Brown continues his dominance
Shawn Brown wins second tournament + previewing Veterans Memorial Park Open