Best IHRA Podcasts (2024)

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Season 11 Episode 41 Part 1: 2015 IHRA Pro Modified World Champion Dina Parise and The Confidence Doctor Dr. Bob Winters Join Me... 1:02:32

11d ago1:02:32

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In Part 1 of Episode 41, I’m joined by Dina Parise, the 2015 IHRA Pro Modified World Champion, and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. Dina Parise, who grew up on Long Island, was a competitive gymnast in the summer and a passionate ice skater in the winter, idolizing Dorothy Hamill. She turned her love for ice skating into a four-year career p…

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Season 11 Episode 42 Part 2: Former Pro Bowl QBs Gus Frerotte & Chris Miller Join Me... 48:35

2h ago48:35

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In Part 2 of Episode 42, I'm joined by two former Pro Bowl quarterbacks, Gus Frerotte and Chris Miller. Gus Frerotte, who hails from Ford City, just outside of Pittsburgh, kicks off the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the Steelers' quarterback situation, particularly the dynamic of having both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Gus draws on …

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RIP Scotty 10:39

10h ago10:39

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Much like everyone else, I didn't know how to react to hearing about Scotty Richardson passing. I just turned on the microphone and started recording. But what do you say when Superman dies?By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 42 Part 1: Tom Patri Talks Wyndham Championship & Jane Crafter Talks Fox Chapel & US Senior Women's Open... 55:22

1h ago55:22

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In Part 1 of Episode 42, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri and one of the all-time great ladies in our game, Jane Crafter. This week, Tom and I kick things off by discussing the puzzling decision of Matt Kuchar to be the only player to finish the Wyndham Championship on Monday morning, despite being seven strokes off the …

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Season 11 Episode 41 Part 2: LPGA Legend Jane Blalock & US Am Tour & Multi-Time Winner Chris Alderucci Join Me... 56:10

1h ago56:10

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In Part 2 of Episode 41, I’m joined by LPGA Tour legend Jane Blalock and multi-time US Am Tour winner and Callaway fitter, Chris Alderucci. Jane Blalock joins the conversation following this year’s US Women’s Senior Open at Fox Chapel in Pittsburgh. She shares her thoughts on Leta Lindley’s victory after two consecutive years as runner-up. We also …

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The Psychology of Bottom Bulb Racing (Part 1) 9:45

1d ago9:45

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This episode is exclusively for you bottom bulb racers and honestly if this sounds similar, it's because my most recent National Dragster column was on this same topic too. But here within the Daily Driver, I want to expand on it more. I want to dive deeper into the psychology of bottom bulb racing, not just the tangible things but the mental side …

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Season 11 Episode 40 Part 2: Wisconsin Golf HOFer Gary D'Amato & Tour Legend Guy Boros Join Me... 48:47

5d ago48:47

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In Part 2 of Episode 40, I’m joined by Wisconsin Golf Hall of Famer and Golf Writers Association of America member, Gary D’Amato, along with multiple-time Tour winner Guy Boros, son of World Golf Hall of Famer Julius Boros. Gary, a member of the Golf Writers Association of America for over 40 years, has covered every Masters since 1993 and was indu…

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Limiting Inputs 4:31

16d ago4:31

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In a world of so much information; so many things that we could (or society tells us we should!) care about, we simply have to choose what is important to us, and… equally importantly: what is not.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 40 Part 1: Tom Patri & John Cook Talk Player of the Year, Olympic Golf, & Money Talking Over the Game... 1:08:33

20d ago1:08:33

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Tom and I dive into the Player of the Year debate—Scottie or Xander? We discuss whether two majors outweigh one major, The Players Championship, and six wins. We also touch on Keegan Bradley's appointment as Ryder Cup Captain, the significance of Olympic golf, and Tom's recent trip to Sea Island. John Cook, who has had a remarkable career both as a…

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Season 11 Episode 39 Part 2: Hockey Legend Darren Pang & Dirty Kurt Bevacqua Join Me... 1:20:40

14d ago1:20:40

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In Part 2 of Episode 39, I am joined by former Blackhawks goalie and current broadcast team member Darren Pang, as well as former Major League infielder/outfielder Kurt Bevacqua. Darren Pang has become a great friend of the show over the years. He is one of the all-time great hockey broadcasters, I am particularly fond of his work for the NHL Netwo…

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Season 11 Episode 39 Part 1: 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch & 1984 National Champion John Inman Join Me... 1:02:40

12d ago1:02:40

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In part 1 of Episode 39, I am joined by two remarkable figures in the golf world: 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch and 1984 National Champion John Inman. Finchy and John are among the most wonderful people you could meet in golf. Ian and I delve into his victory at the '91 Open, held at Royal Birkdale. He gives us an inside look at his third roun…

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Season 11 Episode 38: Rick Reilly, Has Trump Won 12 Club Championship? Oh Please...and More From His Books Commander in Cheat & So Help Me Golf... 50:46

12d ago50:46

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In this very special episode of the show, I get to spend time with the best Sports Writer, Author, Journalist, Screenwriter, and Speaker of this or any other time, Rick Reilly. We delve into the absurdity of the dumbest debate in the history of presidential debates. Rick reveals how Trump claims to have won 12 Club Championships, often declaring hi…

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Comfort Zones 3:33

16d ago3:33

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There are elements that are crucial to success in our racing. And there are elements that we believe to be crucial to success in our racing. Let's talk about where comfort zones fall.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 37 Part 2: More Open Conversation & Stories with Jay Delsing + US Kids Masters Teacher James Hongs Join Me... 57:06

19d ago57:06

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In Part 2 of Episode 37, I am joined by former UCLA two-time All-American and Tour Pro Jay Delsing, as well as US Kids Golf Lifetime Master Teacher James Hong. Jay kicks things off with an entertaining story about previous guest Mark Calcavecchia. He then shares his experience playing in the 1985 Open Championship at St. Andrews, where he stayed un…

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Season 11 Episode 37 Part 1, Open Insights, Experiences, & Stories from Tom Patri & Mark Calcavecchia... 1:01:00

19d ago1:01:00

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In Part 1 of Episode 37, I'm thrilled to be joined for the 100th time by Tom Patri, along with a special return visit from the 1989 Open Champion, Mark Calcavecchia. Tom Patri and I kick things off by reflecting on last week's Scottish Open and Robert MacIntyre's impressive victory. We also discuss the ISCO Championship and the close call for Pierc…

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Do the next right thing 4:38

23d ago4:38

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'Do the next right thing' is a mantra for many struggling with addiction or can be words to live by for many who have overcome tremendous setbacks. How can we relate it to drag racing? Racing is a difficult pursuit - that’s what draws so many of us to it (and holds our passion - because sustained perfection is truly unattainable). To move forward i…

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Season 11 Episode 36 Part 2: Self Taught +3 Handicap Jeremy Jean-Marie & All-Time Great Writer, Host, & Interviewer Damon Hack Join Me... 51:48

29d ago51:48

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In Part 2 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jeremy Jean-Marie, a self-taught +3 handicap, and Damon Hack, one of the most renowned writers, hosts, and interviewers in the world of golf. Jeremy Jean-Marie started playing golf at the age of 20, and he embodies what practice and dedication can help you achieve. While it often takes many of us a decade to …

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Season 11, Episode 36 Part 1: All-Army Golf Champion Jonathan Shuskey and One of the Stars of the Movie Playing Through Julie Rae Join Me... 56:54

1M ago56:54

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In Part 1 of Episode 36, I am joined by Jonathan Shuskey, a 20-year Army veteran, three-time Fort Benning Club Champion, and 2013 All-Army Champion, as well as Julia Rae, an actress, singer, dancer, writer, and one of the stars of the movie "Playing Through." Jonathan Shuskey enlisted in the Army the week before 9/11. He shares his experience of si…

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Staging Games 3:04

30d ago3:04

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This seems to come up a couple of times of year, and it's the complaint of staging games. I want to address this, but I’m way past the point of sugar coating it.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 35, Building a SOLID Foundation, Golf Live's Amazing Next Gen App, & Why Your Handicap is Lying To You... 1:43:54

1M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters; the Founder of Golf Live, Keith Scioli; and our Resident Director of Instruction, Tom Patri. Dr. Bob makes his regular monthly appearance and discusses the importance of having a SOLID foundation for your game. What does SOLID stand for? He explains it as: Single-minded Optimist…

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Season 11 Episode 34 Part 2: Western PA Golf Legend Bob Friend Jr., and 2x Winner on Tour David Peoples Join Me... 42:52

1M ago42:52

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In Part 2 of Episode 34, I'm joined by Bob Friend Jr., the 1984 and 1985 Western Pennsylvania Amateur Champion and 1985 Pennsylvania State Champion, and David Peoples, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. Bob Friend Jr. is the son of Bob Friend, the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who helped them win the 1960 World Series. Known among his former Tour peer…

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Season 11 Episode 34 Part 1: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly from the US Open with Rob Strano & Bruce Devlin... 55:03

1M ago55:03

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By Chris Mascaro

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Season 11 Episode 33: Broadcast Legend Tim Brando Joins Me... 1:18:40

1M ago1:18:40

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In this very special edition of "Next on the Tee," I'm joined by broadcasting legend Tim Brando. Tim Brando has practically done it all in the world of broadcasting. He started out calling high school football games alongside his father, Hub, in Shreveport, Louisiana. His entertainment career began at the tender age of 5 on his father's local varie…

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Competitive Sociopath 7:25

1M ago7:25

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In this week's episode I wanted to look at the correlation between of being hyper focused and success. Is that competitive sociopath mentality the only path to success? Or can we strive to be both focused and have fun?By Luke Bogacki

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Tell Me What To Do 2:53

2M ago2:53

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“In this way you must understand how laughable it is to say, ‘Tell me what to do!’ What advice could I possibly give? No, a far better request is, ‘Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance.’... In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” - Epictetus The above quote is what I am focusing on for t…

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Season 11 Episode 32 Part 2: Fitness Expert Courtney Weber & Top QB Coach Cree Morris Join Me... 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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In Part 2 of Episode 32, I'm joined by Courtney Weber, a Level 3 TPI Certified Instructor, and Cree Morris, former San Diego State QB now a top QB Coach. Courtney Weber is a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute and Golf Digest certified Trainer. I had the privilege of being introduced to her by Top Instructor and my gumba Rob Strano at this year'…

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Season 11 Episode 32 Part 1: Greensburg's Bob Ross Makes Not 1 But 2 Hole-In-Ones, TP & I Break Down the US Open, 2013 Senior Open Champ Mark Wiebe & I Look Ahead to The Open... 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

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In Part 1 of this week's show, I'm joined by our Resident Director of Instruction Tom Patri and 2013 Senior Open Champion Mark Wiebe. At the top of the show, I give a HUGE shout-out to 77-year-old Bob Ross of Greensburg, PA. Bob made not 1, but 2 hole-in-ones during his round at Mt. Oden Park Golf Course on June 3rd. His first ace came on the Par 3…

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Physical Health 5:49

2M ago5:49

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On this week's Daily Driver, I'm visiting one of the reoccurring questions that comes up in ThisIsBracketRacing in regards to health. Does diet and exercise impact performance?By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 31 Part 2: PGA Tour SuperStore Chief Merchandise Officer Randy Peitsch & Gof Magazine Top 100 Instructor Jeff Smith Join Me... 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

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In Part 2 of Episode 32 I'm joined by PGA Tour SuperStore Chief Merchandising Office Randy Peitsch and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Jeff Smith. Randy is such a delightful, wonderful, very uplifting person. He's the kind of guy you'd love to have in your foursome. He's also a great family man. He shares heartwarming stories of times out on the c…

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Season 11 Episode 31 Part 1: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Famer Dennis Satyshur & The Confidence Doctor Dr. Bob Winters Join Me... 1:20:21

2M ago1:20:21

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In Part 1 of Episode 32, I'm joined by Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Famer & 1997 Assistant Ryder Cup Captain Dennis Satyshur and renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Winters. Dennis Satyshur is from Erie, Pennsylvania. He won the high school state golf championship in 1968. He went to Duke on a football scholarship, captained the football team, and …

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The Challenge of Growth 5:12

2M ago5:12

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This episode comes in right on the heels of the exclusive ThisIsBracketRacing Junior Fest where our members are able to get on the track and implement the things we discuss. Our goal at our live events, be it junior dragsters or even our big car ELITE Fest, is to stretch our attendees. To challenge them. The result is a microcosm of growth in gener…

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Reputation 7:36

3M ago7:36

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As a racer you have a reputation among your competitors. They have identified the way that you race; and they use that reputation to gameplan (and to execute) against you. You could live up to the reputation or you could choose to defy it.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 30 Part 2: Robert Morris University Men's Golf Head Coach Steve Shingledecker Plus Former Oakmont and Nemacolin Director of Instruction Eric Johnson Join Me... 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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In Part 2 of Episode 30, I'm joined by two of the best Oil Creek Region athletes of all-time, Steve Shingledecker and Eric Johnson. Steve Shingledecker, who hails from Franklin, Pennsylvania, serves as the Head Coach of the Men's Golf Team at Robert Morris. Returning to coach RMU after successful tenures as Director of Golf Operations at the Turn C…

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Season 11 Episode 30 Part 1: Rising from the Depth of Depression & Suicide, The Allen Miller Story As Told by Cindy Miller & Former NFL WR Brian Finneran Talk Falcons & Playing Augusta National... 1:02:16

3M ago1:02:16

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In Part 1 of this week's show, I'm joined by LPGA Elite Instructor Cindy Miller and former Atlanta Falcons WR Brian Finneran. Cindy Miller was recognized as an Elite LPGA Professional & Instructor at the PGA Merchandise Show earlier this year. We hear about that honor. On the heels of the tragic news of Grayson Murray, Cindy shares the story of her…

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How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 5: Enough 9:14

3M ago9:14

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This episode will be Part 5, and I think the final installment, of the "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" series here on the Daily Driver. I started out this series by focusing on mindset, specifically a growth mindset. It seems only fitting to close the series out with another equally critical but not often talked about state of mind. The idea of …

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Season 11 Episode 29 Part 2: Tim Simpson & Tim Gaestel Join Me... 1:42:14

3M ago1:42:14

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In Part 2 of Episode 29 I'm joined by a pair of Tim's...Simpson and Gaestel. Tim Simpson is known for being one of the all-time great ball strikers. He won 5 times on the PGA Tour, had 82 Top 10s, and the GOAT Jack Nicklaus even marveled at how frequently Tim would shoot low scores. Tim has overcome several physical ailments throughout his playing …

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Season 11 Episode 29 Part 1: PGA Championship & the Senior Tour That Needs More Love... 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

In Part 1 of Episode 29, I'm joined by Top Instructor Tom Patri and Legends Tour Pro Clark Dennis. Tom Patri delves into Xander's major triumph at the PGA Championship, the mixed sentiments towards Bryson, speculations surrounding Tiger's future following another missed cut, and the potential repercussions of Jimmy Dunne's departure from the PGA To…

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How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 4: Business 12:45

3M ago12:45

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This is part 4 in the multi-part series on "How Do They Live The Dream Life?" and I'm going to hone in on the business side of things in this episode. Full disclaimer, this episode is going to go against our golden rule here on the Daily Driver to be 10 minutes or less but it's worth it!By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 28 Part 2: Find Consistency with John Hughes & The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National... 50:47

3M ago50:47

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In Part 2 of Episode 28, I'm joined by PGA Master Professional John Hughes and Journalist & Author Ward Clayton. John Hughes is not only one of the rare PGA Masters Professionals, he's also the 2023 North Florida PGA Section Teacher of the Year. His summer residency is up at McLemore outside of Chattanooga. John shares his perspective of McLemore a…

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How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 3: Family 8:00

3M ago8:00

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In Part 3 of the series "How Do They Live The Dream Life?", I'm focusing in on family because frankly for me, it’s more important than the business side. There is a change in the season ahead for my family and what works for us.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 28 Part 1: Catching Up with Former Pirates and Red Sox Outfielder Adam Hyzdu and 5 Time Winner on Tour Jim Gallagher Jr. 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

1:14:58

In Part 1 of Episode 28, I'm thrilled to be joined by two incredible guys: former Pirates and Red Sox outfielder Adam Hyzdu, and 5-time winner on Tour, now outstanding broadcaster Jim Gallagher Jr. Adam Hyzdu's journey in baseball is nothing short of remarkable. A standout prospect in high school, he left an indelible mark by breaking records, incl…

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Season 11 Episode 27 Part 2: From Walk On To Hall of Famer & How Does TaylorMade Make Golf Equipment Better Every Year... 56:22

3M ago56:22

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In Season 11 Episode 27 Part 2, I chat with Wake Forest and Georgia Golf Hall of Famer Joe Inman and TaylorMade's President & CEO David Abeles. Joe Inman was a walk-on at Wake Forest in 1967. In 1969 he won the Arnold Palmer Award as Wake's Top Athlete. Twenty-six years after arriving on campus, he was inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. In 20…

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How Do They Live The Dream Life? Part 2: No Misconceptions 9:25

3M ago9:25

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This is part 2 in a multi part series about the semi-viral Facebook post in regard to racing every week (who watches your business, how do you do it logistically, financially and even as parents). In this week's episode, let's look into the financial piece.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 27 Part 1: They Could Play A Major Here & The Confidence Doctor Is In... 57:49

4M ago57:49

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In Part 1 of Season 11, Episode 27 I'm joined by 2017's Top 10 Most Innovative People in Golf, Bill Bergin, and The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters. Bill Bergin is a former Tour Player and is now one of the game's Top Golf Course Designers & Architects. He and Rees Jones collaborated on The McLemore. The 18th hole there has been named one of the…

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Season 11 Episode 26 Part 2: A First Class Instructor, Top Notch Artist & Speaker, & A Hall of Famer On & Off The Field... 1:22:48

4M ago1:22:48

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In Part 2 of Episode 26, I'm joined by Brian Jacobs, Chandler Withington, and Eddie Murray. You can use the link below to stream or download the show: Brian recently moved from Rochester, New York to Palm Beach Florida. Brian is a two-time Western New York Teacher of the Year. His new club is one of the top facilities anywhere in the world, Balleni…

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How Do They Live The Dream Life? 9:10

4M ago9:10

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This episode is directed to answering a question that came across Facebook that went semi-viral and is going to be part of a mini series going forward here on the Daily Driver. In a nutshell the post was asking about how people are racing frequently and how they can afford to do it. Let's look first at mindset.…

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Season 11 Episode 26 Part 1: A Living Legend Plus The Launch Monitor & Simulator We've All Been Waiting For... 53:28

4M ago53:28

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In Season 11 Episode 26 Part 1, I'm joined by PGA Professional Hall of Famer Bob Ford and Uneekor VP of Marketing Greg Sabella. Bob Ford is a living legend in our game. He is perhaps the most decorated PGA Professional of all-time. You'll find him enshrined in many Hall of Fames: University of Tampa Sports Hall of Fame Allegheny Kiski Valley Sports…

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Identity 5:37

4M ago5:37

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At some point we realize that we are identified not by our performance but our character. That the way that we treat people matters far more then the frequency in which we beat people.By Luke Bogacki

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Season 11 Episode 25 Part 2: The Best Player in Tennessee History & Making Junior Golf Fun... 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

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In Part 2 of this week's show, I'm joined by PGA Tour Caddie and in my opinion the best player in the history of the state of Tennessee Kip Henley, and one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America Eva Rogers. Kip Henley has a tremendous resume. As a junior player, he won the Chattanooga City Prep Championship and the Ewing Watkins Award for …

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Season 11 Episode 25 Part 1: Scottie & Nelly Make History While Victor Makes Too Many Changes... 1:08:40

4M ago1:08:40

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In Episode 25 Part 1, I'm joined by two fantastic Instructors, Tom Patri and Larry Rinker. TP and I talk about the history unfolding in front of all of us from Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda. He shares his thoughts on why in the world Victor Hovland went from winning the Tour Championship to making swing and coach changes. We also get into the u…

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