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Speedgolf Southern California Founder Garlin Smith - Part II

For this historic episode we brought in one of the great ambassadors of Speedgolf since he discovered it in 2013.

As a successful brand marketing and advertising executive, Garlin Smith knows what it will take for Speedgolf to reach the masses. It's what he's doing with that knowledge that runs counter to many people's ideas about how this slow-to-develop, faster version of the traditional game will reach its tipping point.

Enjoy Part II with the Founder and Director of Speedgolf Southern California. Next up, Part I.

POC Host Roundup with Dawley, BT & Super T

Enjoy the Host Roundup conversation as we head toward the milestone 100th episode of the Pace Of Change.

Luke Willett the Iron Golfer - Part II

"The secret trick for me is...just believe, man. Just believe in yourself. You don't need to say, "I'm gonna do this," over and over again. Simply trust in the journey. And once you set off on your journey, don't think how you're gonna make it. Don't keep looking at the fuel gauge. Just keep going until it runs out, and see what happens." - Luke Willett

Topics Include:

Willett's 'secret' to success

The Iron Golfer's Training regimen

Luke's morning wellness routine

What inspires Luke to attempt the impossible

How to start your journey

The benefits of not keeping score

Willett's Speedgolf World Record attempt

Luke Willett the Iron Golfer - Part I

"People are so quick these days to ask ‘how’ or ‘why’. A better question is ‘why not’? You can figure out the details along the way. It sounds crazy. I get that. All of this sounds crazy. But try it. You might just like what you discover.” - Luke Willett, the Iron Golfer

World Ranked Speedgolfer, PGA Member Garrett Holt

For Garrett Holt, a PGA Head Pro in Springfield, Missouri – Speedgolf makes perfect sense. When he first came across the young sport in the winter of 2014, not only did he find it personally appealing (Holt's a competitor in both golf and running), but he also understood the benefits Speedgolf possessed for the open-minded golf course owner/operator.

Garrett carries a quiet passion for Speedgolf and for life in general. He's been a tremendous addition to the Speedgolf community, growing participation in his local market, hosting multiple Tour events throughout the year, and playing his way onto the SGPR, where he currently sits at #20 in the World. Enjoy!

The @SpeedgolfCupple - Wes & Lauren Cupp

In today's podcast we get into an informative and hilarious conversation about their recent Korean Extreme Golf experience with returning guests the King and Queen of Speedgolf (@speedgolfcupple), the reigning US national champions and Speedgolf world travelers...you know them, you love them - Wes and Lauren Cupp!

Pioneering Time-Priced Green Fees with Matt Tausig

In 2017, today's POC guest held a Guinness World Record in each hand. The first was Fastest 10k on crutches, a peculiar record he still holds today. You could say that one was by accident, but Brad Luiten's second record was for something he feels belongs to him, and him alone: Most Holes Played On Foot In 12 Hours.

The problem is, it's a popular Speedgolf record. And it continues to be broken year after year. Speedgoat Karl Meltzer played 231 holes in 2016, Brad Luiten 237 in 2017, and last year former Oakland A's outfielder Eric Byrnes pushed the 12 hour envelope over 240....to 245 holes.

In part 1, Brad breaks down his training regimen and highlights his most fascinating record attempts. Enjoy and stay tuned for Part II at a later date.

Watch Brad's 2017 World Record Attempt - Most holes played on foot in 12 hours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ael3EHsHUwg

New South Wales Speedgolf Open Tournament Host Roddy Main

"As we all know – those of us who love Speedgolf – being out on a golf course when the sun is coming up is a a magical experience, and such a great way to start the day."

Overtraining led Roddy Main to the physio's office in 2015. That's where he first heard about Speedgolf. Today he's not only a passionate player, but an ambassador of the sport at his private club, throughout NSW and the country of Australia. Roddy recently hosted the inaugural New South Wales Open at Pennant Hills Golf Club where they have supported Speedgolf since 2015.

Hosts BT and Super T are delighted to bring Roddy's experience, humor, and wisdom on board the POC for the Speedgolf community to enjoy.

Topics include:

-Roddy's Speedgolf Origin Story

-Introducing Speedgolf at your private club...the right way.

-Speedgolf tournament participation strategies

-What's In The Bag

-Roddy's recipe for growing Speedgolf

New Zealand Champion Speedgolfer Liz McKinnon

# 2 world ranked Liz McKinnon joins the POC Aussie duo just days before the official start to the 2019 Speedgolf World Tour season. Her sights are set on another national championship victory this year at the Parkland New Zealand Speedgolf Open. Whitford Park in Auckland plays host, and will provide a stern test to a quality field of high caliber Speedgolfers. Follow the action Feb 2-3 at PlaySpeedgolf.com/Leaderboard.

Other topics include:

-Liz's Speedgolf origin story & competitive achievements

-Heart rate data during SG competition

-McKinnon's day job at New Zealand Golf

-Tactics and strategies for increasing Speedgolf participation

-Personal appeal and benefits of playing Speedgolf

-2019 rollout plans for Speedgolf-friendly golf course participation in New Zealand

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Podcast Guest

World #2 Liz McKinnon

Podcast Hosts

Ben Taylor Instagram: @aussiegolfmechanic

Troy Levier Instagram: @the_garden_detailer

World Ranked Aussie Speedgolfer James McMaster Returns - Part II

Enjoy Part II of our conversation with James McMaster as he prepares to race for gold at the Parkland New Zealand Speedgolf Open in just a few weeks.

Other topics include:

-James' 2018 Speedgolf goals and expectations

-McMaster's World ranking achievement

-Speedgolf 365 social media promotion

-Speedgolf developments in Canberra, AUS

-Speedgolf practice techniques

-Preparations for Parkland New Zealand SG Open

World Ranked Aussie Speedgolfer James McMaster Returns - Part I

"It was something like 5 or 6 birdies in 6 or 7 holes. Even playing regular golf I've never had a run like that." - James McMaster

James makes his return to the POC [see Ep 077], this time as the #16 World Ranked Speedgolfer. Super T, BT, and McMaster pop a few cold ones and reunite as TEAM AUSTRALIA to recount their experiences traveling to the USA to compete in the US and World Championships. Enjoy Part I.

Other topics include:

-Evolution of McMaster's Speedgolf training

-Christmas Day Challenge: 4 rounds in under 4 hours for charity

(like Troy Levier did LIVE on the podcast, you can help James reach his goal by donating to the Cancer Council click here)

-Experiencing peak performance while Speedgolfing

Inaugural NSW Speedgolf Open Champion Jamie Reid

Jamie Reid(NZ) is no longer 2nd; he's now second to none. After 3 consecutive runner-up finishes in New York earlier this year at the US Champs, World Champs and Team World Cup, Jamie Reid bookends his rookie-of-the-year season with another win at the inaugural New South Wales Speedgolf Open.

Topics Include:

Introduction

Winning performance breakdown at the inaugural NSWSGO

YouTube Highlight video here -> https://bit.ly/2A4BJBI

Reid's Training Regimen

Jamie Reid's Speedgolf Origin Story

Recent ambassadorship with Form Sports: @form.sports

2019 Competitive Plans

Jamie's expanding Speedgolf trophy wall

NSW marquee event quality w/ tourney host Roddy Main in charge

Speedgolf bag vs hand carry discussion

Podcast Guest

2018 New South Wales Speedgolf Open Champion Jamie Reid

Instagram: @jamiereid_speedgolfer

Podcast Hosts

Ben Taylor Instagram: @aussiegolfmechanic

Troy Levier Instagram: @the_garden_detailer

New POC Host Bios - Ben Taylor

This week on the POC we delves further into the life and bio of the other side of the Aussie equation, Tailored Health founder Ben Taylor.

Topics Include:

-Ben's Speedgolf origin story

-Speedgolf bag innovation

-BT's training regimen

-The risks/rewards of hitting Driver in Speedgolf

-Ben's near term Speedgolf plans

-Upcoming podcast guests

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New POC Host Bios – Troy Levier​

It's Thanksgiving 2018, and we're thankful you are tuning in to the POC. Last week we announced the addition of two new podcast hosts, Ben Taylor and Troy Levier from Australia.

This week we are going to get you better acquainted with the familiar voices you will be hearing from monthly in 2019. Troy Levier goes first and takes us on a trip down memory lane and recounts his entry into the game of Golf and more recently Speedgolf.

Next week Ben Taylor will do his level best to win your hearts, minds, and ears with his personal and professional bio. Finally, the pair will highlight the kinds of guests and show they plan to release in the new year.

Help us welcome Troy to the POC – Like, Share, Subscribe, and Leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Player FM.

Introducing New POC Hosts | Ben Taylor & Troy Levier​

Today we have some exciting announcements to make on the podcast. The first is our decision to relaunch the POC in 2019 as the world's first weekly podcast devoted exclusively to the sport of Speedgolf! This represents one small step for the POC, and one giant leap for the sport of Speedgolf.

To help make this a reality, we've called upon two passionate and talented Aussie Speedgolfers: Ben Taylor and Troy Levier. These two made their unofficial debut as Instagram Live commentators during the Speedgolf Team World Cup in October. If you watched, you know what we're talking about!

Once a month BT and Super T (aka Froggy) will cover the international Speedgolf scene in their own style: witty, humorous, insightful. Look forward to hearing from guests like '18 New Zealand SG Open Champion Jamie Reid, the UK's Speedy George Boxall, and top ranked women's Speedgolfer Liz McKinnon (NZ).

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2018 Speedgolf World Champion Mikko Rantanen - Part II

Hang on tight. We cover a lot of Speedgolf ground in Part II of our conversation with Speedgolf World Champion, Mikko Rantanen.

Topics Include:

-SGFIN induction into ISGA

-Mikko's Speedgolf Origin Story

-Key factors pre-tournament that propelled Mikko to the big win.

-Fierce competition from Chris Benians, Jamie Reid(a), Jason Hawkins, Wes Cupp, and others.

-Predicting future talent level at the top of the sport. What is possible?

-Follow Mikko and Speedgolf Finland on Facebook and Instagram

Social handle - @speedgolffi

2018 Speedgolf World Champion Mikko Rantanen - Part I

Mikko Rantanen, a former mini-tour professional, started playing Speedgolf in 2015. At first casually and then in October 2016 Rantanen took part in his first Speedgolf tournament: the 2016 Speedgolf World Championships in Chicago.

In 2017 - 2018 Mikko has organized a Speedgolf Tour in Finland (5 tournaments + National Championship) which has kept him playing competitively.

"Speedgolf is a great way to improve my overall fitness level, allows me to play more golf because regular golf takes too long, and it also brings a new dimension & challenge to the game, which I really enjoy. I believe it has also helped to play better regular golf." - Mikko Rantanen

During summertime Rantanen plays 2-3 rounds of Speedgolf each week, along with some interval running training as well as long distance training. Mikko even organized a Speedgolf triathlon and a Speedgolf marathon earlier this year, which were tough events and helped him get fit.

If you want to improve your fitness level, play more golf and play better golf, Mikko says you should try Speedgolf.

His advice for first-timers? First you need to get out on the course and give it a try - early in the morning or late in the evening when there are no players in front. Take a pencil bag or junior bag with 6 clubs (for example driver or a 3 wood, irons 5, 7, 9 and sand wedge and a putter) and aim for 90 minutes by jogging from the tee to fairway and to the green, walk around the greens. Use running or trail running shoes rather that golf shoes.

"Keep you routines quick, but don't rush. Just look react & trust your instincts. You’ll be surprised by how well you can play. Enjoy the challenge!"

Fastest Hole In Golf with Brad Kearns Part II

We’re back again for part II with newly crowned Guiness World Record holder for Fastest Hole In Golf, Brad Kearns.

Brad completed a 503 yard par-5 on foot with 1 club, a 3-wood, taking just 4 strokes, making a birdie in 1 minute and 38 seconds.

Part II Includes:

Guinness Setup Logistics

Updated Guidelines for FHOG

Record Attempt Speedgolf Score 5:38

International SG Records Standardization

Steve Jeff’s 2017 Record Attempt

2014 Speedgolf World Champs Day One Wind

Speedgolf not just for fit people.

The Cupp Hook

Fastest Hole In Golf with Brad Kearns

In this episode, Dude Spellings and Chris Hundhausen are joined by Brad Kearns, the most recent Guinness World Record holder for the Fastest Hole In Golf.

Brad breaks down his inspiration, training regimen, the failed attempts and epiphanies the led to a 'miraculous' attempt in Southern California on June 1st, 2018. Enjoy Part I now.

The Average Speedgolfer

We're back for part II of our conversation with elite amateurs and Speedgolf ambassadors Larry Levinson and Brian Noble. In the last half of the conversation Dude and Chris shift focus and cover what I consider to be the best 25 minutes of Speedgolf content produced, not just on this podcast, but maybe ever.

There is so much said here that is relevant to the most avid Speedgolfer listening and to those tuning in who are hearing about Speedgolf for the first time. Enjoy!

Topics Include:

-Speedgolf high heart rate training

-Introducing Speedgolf to amateurs

-When to play Speedgolf

-Ideas to grow participation

-Speedgolf and the flow state

-Speedgolf as a spiritual practice

-Speedgolf for performance enhancement

Speedgolfing Over 40 - Part I

In this episode, Dude Spellings and Chris Hundhausen are joined by Larry Levinson and Brian Noble. They are all great Speedgolfers, ambassadors of the sport, and they’re all over the age of 40.

And that really is what today's conversation is about: how these four fine gentlemen are using Speedgolf to stay in shape, stay on the golf course in spite of their busy schedules, and stay competitive at an older age, often beating players in the field half their age.

How do they do it? Where do these ‘old guys’ focus their improvement efforts? Well, there isn’t one way when you’re talking about a biathlon sport. Let’s get into it. Dude, Chris, thanks for hosting, Larry, Brian, thanks for coming on. [Part II below.]

2017 US Speedgolf Champion Lauren Cupp

After months of near misses, too many, the POC was finally able to catch up with the 2017 US National Champion and #3 ranked women's Speedgolfer, Lauren Cupp. It was well worth the wait!

Allan Phillips hosts a very informative and enlightening discussion that all Speedgolfers are sure to come away from with valuable insights into their game, and life. Enjoy!

Topics Include:

Bio & History

Intro to Speedgolf

What's In The Bag

Speedgolf Strategy

Amateur Golf Accomplishments

2018 schedule of play

and more

Speedgolf Training Roundtable Discussion

with special guests Mack McLain & Brad Kearns

Enjoy this POC Rountable discussion with co-hosts Dude Spelling and Allan Phillips and special guests Mack McLain and Brad Kearns.

Enjoy this POC Roundtable discussion on Speedgolf Training with co-hosts Dude Spelling and Allan Phillips and special guests Mack McLain and Brad Kearns.

Topics Include:

Maffetone Method

Chronic Cardio

Elite Fitness vs. Average Fitness

Fat Burning vs. Carb Burning

and more

Aussie PGA Professional James McMaster

This week our guest is an Aussie PGA Professional and recent participant in the Aussie Speedgolf Open, James McMaster. With a score of 79 in 52 minutes, James finished in 5th place, less than 4 shots off the winning score of 80 in 47 minutes, shot by another first-time Speedgolfer, Lee McCullagh.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Speedgolf
• Golfing history and professional career
• What's in the bag
• Integrating Speedgolf concepts into golf coaching
• The game of Speedgolf vs. the sport of Speedgolf
• McMaster's international playing schedule for 2018

Follow or Contact James:

facebook.com/JamesMcMasterGolf

Coaching Website: McMasterGolf.com.au

Vegas Extreme Speedgolf Challenge Recap w/ Jamie Young

Now that Speedgolf has gained significant traction, we're excited for the opportunity to shift our focus primarily to the emerging sport of Speedgolf, something we are not only passionate about covering, but also actively growing.

Today we're talking with Jamie Young, the reigning 2016 Speedgolf World Champion. On April 22nd, 7 of the top 15 world ranked players, along with a handful of courageous amateurs took on Cascata Golf Course outside of Las Vegas in the inaugural Vegas Extreme Speedgolf Challenge presented by Audi Henderson.

The course played 6,200 yards from the tees, but covered nearly 7 miles in length on foot. That translates to an additional 5,000 yards of running between holes. In addition, we played at an elevation of 2,500 feet above sea level, and endured a triple digit elevation gain - almost 1,200 feet of UP from the 1st tee to the 18th green.

Needless to say it was the most grueling Speedgolf event to date, yet every single competitor finished their round!

World Ranked #1, Mack McLain took home his 3rd consecutive tournament win with an impressive run of 65 minutes, and 87 strokes.

But the real story revolves around the play of Jamie Young, who shot an mind-blowing 1 over par 73 in 84 minutes. By comparison, the next closest golf score was 81, and behind that were three 87's.

Jamie's round will go down as one of the best Speedgolf appearances in the modern history (circa 2012) of our sport. Enjoy!

2018 SpeedGolf Power Rankings 4th Edition | Women's TOP 10

2018 SGPR recently endorsed by the ISGA - International SpeedGolf Alliance! More information about their Vision and Mission at: usaspeedgolf.com/isga.

Women's TOP 10

10. Mariette Hilborne - UK

9. Pam Greenhalgh - NZ

8. Rene Fowler - NZ

7. Emma Morgan - UK

6. Lizzie Taylor - UK

5. Nicole Williamson - AUS

4. Debby Murphy - USA

3. Lauren Cupp - USA

2. Liz McKinnon - NZ

1. GRETCHEN JOHNSON - USA

2018 SpeedGolf Power Rankings 4th Edition | Men's TOP 5

SGPR recently endorsed by the ISGA - International SpeedGolf Alliance! More information about their Vision and Mission at: usaspeedgolf.com/isga.

Men's TOP 5

5. Steve Vancil - USA

4. George Boxall - UK

3. Rob Hogan - IRE

2. Wesley Cupp - USA

1. MACK MCLAIN - USA

Congratulations to all who made the 4th edition SGPR!

2018 SpeedGolf Power Rankings 4th Edition | Men's 6-20

SGPR recently endorsed by the ISGA - International SpeedGolf Alliance! More information about their Vision and Mission at: usaspeedgolf.com/isga.

Men's 6-20

20. Shingo Bamba - JAP

19. Nick Willis - NZ

18. Garrett Holt - USA

17. Lars Cedarqvist - SWE

16. Richard Olsen - NZ

15. Michael Beausejour - USA

14. Steven Holloway - NZ

13. Allan Phillips - USA

12. Scott Dawley - USA

11. Joe Matsui - JAP

10. Eri Crum - USA

9. Jason Hawkins - USA

8. Mitch Williamson - AUS

7. Chris Benians - UK

6. Jamie Young - USA

2017 United States Speedgolf Champion Mack McLain - Part 2

Enjoy Part 2 with 2017 USSGC National Champion, Mack McLain

2017 United States Speedgolf Champion Mack McLain - Part 1

Happy New Year POC fans! We're back with another episode featuring recent guest, Mack McLain. In our last episode with Mack we talked about his training and preparation for the USSGC. This time, we're back to talk about his national championship title. Congrats Mack!

Also of note, the 4th edition of the SpeedGolf Power Rankings will be released on January 15th. Be sure to check that out at PaceOfChange.com

In this episode:

-Mack's new training methods with ice baths and saunas

-Round 1 of the USSGC

-The FINALS

-2018 Speedgolf Plans

2017 New York Speedgolf Open Champion Mack McLain

Host Allan Phillips joins top ranked Speedgolfer Mack McLain to recap his maiden victory on the modern Speedgolf tour at the New York Speedgolf Open. Speed is undoubtedly the name of Mack's game, which makes him hard to beat when his short game is on the money. As for the upcoming US National Champs in December, let's just say Mack isn't leaving anything to chance.

Topics:

NYSGO Round Recap

What's In The Bag

Training Regimen

Speedgolf philosophy and strategy

USSGO preparations

2017 Washington State SpeedGolf Champion Steve Vancil

When we started the podcast in 2015 we made a bold prediction about the revolutionary transformation the game of golf was going to undergo in the next decade. Well, it's clear to see the train has officially left the station, and there's no stopping golf's advance into the 21st Century. And that means we can't stop here at the Pace Of Change Golf Podcast! More to come on the POC, but for now...

We had Steve Vancil on the phone with Allan Phillips and Chris Hundausen to talk about his recent win at the inaugural Washington State Speedgolf Championships. Steve took down the reigning world champ Jamie Young, a former world champion in Eri Crum, the #1 world-ranked Speedgolfer in Wes Cupp , and an otherwise very strong field to earn his maiden victory in the modern speedgolf era.

So the question for today is: Who is Steve Vancil?

Topics Discussed:

Golfing and Running history

Speedgolf history

What's In The Bag

How Steve trains for Speedgolf

WSSG Championship round recap

Speedgolf Iceland Founder Alexander Gylfason – Part II

Putters with slots for shot glasses, playing with your pants off, Spacegolf?

We don't know which is better: part I or part II with Speedgolf Iceland founder, Alexander Gylfason. You tell us. Enjoy!

Speedgolf Iceland Founder Alexander Gylfason – Part 1

Today's guest is impossible to pin down in one or two descriptive words. Dynamic is close enough.

Hailing from Iceland, he's a former semi-pro soccer player, a former contestant on the Golf Channel reality competition series Altered Course, an international entrepreneur creating innovative 360 wins in the telecom industry, the founder of Speedgolf Iceland. And – oh yeah, he lives on an old Dutch military ship. Enjoy Part I. Stay tuned for Part II.

#1 World Ranked Speedgolfer Wesley Cupp

“People have shot 69 here before and people will shoot 69 again – but nobody has done it (like Wes Cupp) in 46 minutes.” -Josh Cupp

In this episode, we catch up with the current world #1 ranked Speedgolfer; host (and defending champion) of the New York Speedgolf Open, Wes Cupp.

Staying true to the sport, we cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. Enjoy!

Topics Covered:

- Introduction to Speedgolf

- WITB (What's In The Bag)

- Step-by-step Transition routine

- The Cupp Hook invention

- Advice for aspiring Speedgolf tournament directors

- Trend of club professionals hosting speedgolf events

- Wes' record-setting local Speedgolf tour

- 2017 NYSGO Format breakdown

Wes On Twitter: @therealwescupp

Join Wes on the Speedgolf Discussion FB Page: http://bit.ly/2rY6XHq

2017 New York Speedgolf Open entry form: here

Golf Sixes POC Minipod by listener request

Pyrotechnics, loud music, pro tracers, shot clocks. Don't get me started!

The Euro Tour has done it again with Golf Sixes!

Brought to you by listener request, (Andy Kerr - @trexoftri on Twitter), enjoy this POC minipod with Scott Dawley and Allan Phillips.

Golf Sixes Website: http://golfsixes.com/

More than a listener? Help us spread the news by liking, sharing, subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes. Thx!

Pam Painter British Speedgolf Founder

"Great golf is at the heart of speedgolf. And I think that’s what makes it such an interesting, new cross-discipline sport." - Pam Painter

Speedgolf is:

1) Great for fitness.

2) A sport that has its roots in fun

3) Invigorating, you get a thrill from doing it

4) Lends itself to our time-poor 21st century lifestyle

"I think really the involvement has come from a grown passion about the sport. I’m absolutely passionate to see that Speedgolf succeeds. So really you’re looking to use any vehicles you can to spread the word, and to get Speedgolf out there to as many people as possible." - Pam Painter

"Whether you want to play competitively, or just get out there, there’s something in Speedgolf for everybody." - Pam Painter

Episode Notes

3:30 - British Speedgolf Origin Story

6:20 - Overcoming strong UK golf traditions

7:30 - Overcoming misperceptions about Speedgolf

8:50 - Speedgolf is for a wide audience

10:00 - Elite Speedgolf vs. grassroots play

Explore the social dimension of SG

13:00 - Who’s interested in Speedgolf?

14:42 - Strava Club for British Speedgolf / Speedgolf Global

18:00 - British Open Speedgolf Championships

20 min from london gatwick airport

Piltdown Golf Club

Whites - 6055 yds, par 68

Reds - 5217, par 72

Flatter than previous host venue Dale Hill

Accuracy will be key to success

Running Start

TransWorld Sport on British Speedgolf - video

22:00 - Sponsors

Vision Golf

Other innovative brands

POC Roundtable

Our take on golf's most notable events of the week:

-The Lexi Ruling

-Is the USGA actually evolving?

-The Zurich Classic - success or silly?

-Slow play penalties!

- and more!

The Speedgolf App

There are a few key milestones and innovations that must occur before Speedgolf can truly reach the masses. None are as important as what we are about to announce in this episode.

It's time to let the (app) out of the bag!

That's right. the POC is excited to announce plans for the development of a 1st generation Speedgolf Tournament Scoring System & Personal Tracking App. Talk about a game changer!

In this episode, Chris Hundhausen, Allan Phillips, and host Scott Dawley break the announcement, and give listeners just enough scoop to send their minds racing with ideas. We can't wait to hear all of them!

Women's Speedgolf Power Rankings – 3rd Edition Release

With so few women's tournament results posted over the last few years it's only been feasible to rank the top 3 ...until now. Thanks to fantastic support from NZ and AUS, Speedgolf is welcoming more than a few elite women golfers and athletes to the competitive community.

With this release we are expanding the women's rankings to the Top 10! So much talent, so much potential for the women's side of the sport. Look for continued improvement and growth of the women's SGPR with each new release!

More exciting news for the SGPR! As of this release, our ranking system is now endorsed by the sport's leading NGSO's: Speedgolf USA, British Speedgolf, Speedgolf Australia, and NZ Golf.

And of course, we've got one last HUGE announcement... are you ready? Be sure to listen all the way to the end!

Men's Speedgolf Power Rankings – 3rd Edition Release

We've seen several events transpire since our last SGPR release heading into the 2017 season. As tournament results continue to improve, and new players enter the game there is bound to be some reshuffling in the top 20.

We also announce exciting news for the SGPR! As of this release, our ranking system is now endorsed by the sport's leading NGSO's: Speedgolf USA, British Speedgolf, Speedgolf Australia, and NZ Golf

100km World Champion Kirstin Bull On Exceeding Expectations

Is anything possible in your game? Are you training or preparing to win? How is that going for you?

The last time we spoke with Kirstin Bull (Ep 020), she was training and preparing for the 100km World Championships. Guess what? She won!

In spite of a full time job and all the other obligations of 21st century living, she went out and took care of business.

How did Kirstin Bull exceed her own expectations? How can you apply some of the key principles she relied on to go further than you ever thought possible? Let's find out.

Topics Covered:

-Training and Preparation

-Race Strategy: When to commit or shift gears

-Trusting your gut instinct and putting it all on the line

-Expecting the unexpected, and go with it when it happens

-The importance of pushing yourself in training

-Staying positively distracted during difficult stretches

-Learning to override the body and finish with a strong mind

-Anything is possible if you put your mind and body into it

California Speedgolf Open Recap With Host Pro Sean King

In this episode we cover the recent inaugural CA Speedgolf Open with the host professional, and top world-ranked Speedgolfer, Sean King. Congratulations to champion Wes Cupp, all participants, volunteers, event sponsors, and club members!

Topics Covered:

-Sean's golf and speedgolf background

-How to get Speedgolf buy-in from country club members

-CASGO Tournament Results and Course Conditions

-The broadening redefinition of golf

-Developing a National Speedgolf Tour template and global Tournament Points System

Aussie Speedgolf Open Recap With Tournament Director Virginia Deigan

Scott and Allan welcome Virginia Deigan back to the POC to discuss the results of last weekend's Aussie Speedgolf Open.

Topics Covered:

- Top Male and Female finishers

- Growth of SG in Australia

- International participation

- Virginia's keys to grassroots growth

- The merits of a biennial Speedgolf World Championships

Congratulations to everyone involved in another successful tournament, especially the defending champions Mitch Williamson and Nicole Williamson.

New Zealand Speedgolf Open Tournament Recap Minipod

In this minipod, Scott, Dude, and Allan weigh in on the final results of the 2017 NZ Speedgolf Open.

Congratulations to everyone involved, especially the champion Steven Holloway!

2017 Toro NZ Speedgolf Open Recap with Olympic Medalist Nick Willis

Today we welcome back our first returning guest to the podcast. Episode 009 guest, and now 2-time Olympic Medalist, Nick Willis is back with us on the POC.

Nick had just returned stateside after the long trek from New Zealand back to Michigan, so we appreciate him taking the time to recap last weekend's tournament.

Beyond the event, we ask Nick his opinion on why NZ Golf has been so successful at growing participation in Speedgolf, and discuss other ways we can get more people involved in the sport.

We also ask Nick about a new training program he has launched with his wife Sierra since returning from Rio. It's called MilerMethod.com. It's a one month training program to help you run your fastest mile ever. New sesssions starting soon. Check it out at MilerMethod.com

The Rules Of Golf: 2017 Proposed Updates

In this episode, show hosts Scott Dawley and Allan Phillips break down the recently released 2017 Rules Of Golf Proposed Updates. Specifically, we focus on the correlation between the proposed changes and their affect on pace of play.

We also ask the question: Did Speedgolf have any impact on any of the proposed rules changes?

Here is the full list of proposed changes we used during the podcast. Follow along.

Full List of Proposed Changes

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Spring 2017 Speedgolf Tournament Preview with Allan Phillips

Spring is in, let the Speedgolf begin! Get ready with Allan Phillips in this POC Mini-pod highlighting upcoming Speedgolf Events around the world. Enjoy!

Topics Include:

New Zealand Speedgolf Open

Australian Speedgolf Open

California Speedgolf Open

World Champion Jaime Young

Track and Field Olympian Nick Willis

Andy Sanders, PGA Tour Caddy For Jimmy Walker

“Andy was a world beater during his junior and college golf days,” Walker told PGATour.com. “(Lucas) Glover, (Charles) Warren and (Jonathan) Byrd, all these guys playing on Tour, were the names I heard growing up, and Andy Sanders was right up there with them.”

Really special guest on today. I played college golf with Andy at University of Houston. We were roommates actually. He introduced me to my wife back in 2000. He was a groomsmen at our wedding in 2003. Andy was also the #1 player on our team, and was blazing a path to the PGA Tour, when a series crazy events forever changed his life.

We see each other once a year now, each time he and Jimmy Walker roll through town for the Shell Houston Open. This year, if they play the SHO, they will do it with Jimmy as reigning PGA champion, which is also how they will enter the next week at Augusta for the first major since Baltusrol back in late July: The Masters.

Topics Include:

- Andy's Story -> http://bit.ly/2ko6V8v & http://bit.ly/2knXWEr

- Butch Harmon & yearly goals for his stable of Tour players

- The Masters

- Tiger Woods

- PGA Championship

- PGA Tour Shot Tracker

- The double edged sword of statistics

- The importance of a good team

- Winning the '16 PGA Championship

- Playing Speedgolf at Tiger's event in the Bahamas

Pioneering Time-Priced Green Fees with Matt Tausig

Matt Tausig has been getting a lot of attention from the golf media in the last few weeks. He’s a seasoned pga professional, and the DOG at a resort in Missouri. What his courses have begun offering is being described as diabolical and devious, if not genius, by national golf publications.

So, what’s the deal with pay by the hour rates? I’m glad I reached out to Matt, and I think he is too. This is his chance to tell the whole story behind time-based green fees, a story that can’t be fully told or understood in a 300 word article. So, let’s get right into it.