There never seems to be enough time in life to feed our appetite for golf while also trying to be the best dad we can be. What started out as a simple group chats between four best friends and golfing buddies, has become a chance for us to share our viewpoints and opinions on golf, life, fatherhood, and relationships. Brian, David, and Todd are entering middle age with kids between the ages of 2-12, where coaching youth sports, working, and the stress of life have negatively affected their h ...
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On this week's MEGA pod, Todd and Brian break down their recent trip to the mecca of public golf in the United States ... Bandon Dunes. The guys break down their 7.5 rounds in 4 days, hear Todd's thoughts on his first time at Bandon, why the boys weren't so sold on Pacific Dunes, and their epically terrible, miserable day out on Old Macdonald. Alth…
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This week, Doug joins Brian to talk about three major golf developments going on in his hometown of Madison, WI. First, they discuss the new Pioneer Pointe project; a 13-hole par-3 course featuring template holes done by the same group behind Hawks Landing. Built through a housing development, what caught Brian and Doug off guard was the hefty $420…
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On this week's episode Brian and Todd talk about the 'false spring' weather that has hit the midwest and a few takes from last week's Super Bowl before diving into the main golf headlines of the week. This week, we try to make any sense of who's staying/who's going in the soap opera that is the PGA Tour and the Saudi Golf League. Apparently Donald …
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Tonight Brian gets Dave's reaction to Bengals fever in Cincinnati before we dive into Bryson's recent injury and wonder if this is a harbinger of things to come for him. Has his quest to be a demigod caused detriment to his golf game? Then we turn our attention to Phil Mickelson's comments this week about the 'greedy' PGA Tour and whether his claim…
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This week Doug and Brian begin with some non-golf talk. With Nadal's win at the Australian Open we spend a few minutes discussing this golden age of tennis and how we would rank the Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal era. Then we dive in-depth on how the NIL opportunities are impacting collegiate golf and what may be on the horizon moving forward. And we…
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Episode 52: Eye on Golf & Straight Balls?
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This week Todd joins Brian on the podcast to discuss CBS golf producer Sellers Shy recent comments on what he hopes to bring to golf telecasts beginning in 2022. We welcome modernization to golf on tv, but after hearing what Shy is 'changing', let's just say we're still cautiously worried about how all of this will benefit how most of consume profe…
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This week we finally catch up with Dave and hear about life in Cincinnati. Brian cries about the tragic end to the Cowboys game while Dave basks in the glory of Burrow magic. Dave then breaks down the state of his golf game currently and we talk about best strategies for getting up and down better. Then we spend the bulk of the episode breaking dow…
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Today Doug and Brian use the Tournament of Champions tournament to question if real life golf has finally caught up to video game golf. Can the low scores on tour be sustained? Is this just Kapalua? Or is the intersection of athletes, statistics, and equipment ushered in a new normal for golf? We also get some insight into Doug's golf game at the m…
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This week we usher in 2022 with each of us choosing one golf drill that we are eager to try out in an attempt to strengthen our game. We discussed a full swing drill, bunker shot practice, and putting drill we are looking to implement as we turn our attention to 2022. Hopefully one of these ideas will inspire you, or to find that one tactic that mi…
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Episode 48: Tiger and Charlie Go Ham in the PNC
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On today's episode I am joined by my son and we talk Tiger ... and Charlie. I was curious to get his perspective as a 10 yr old, how he viewed Charlie's game, I ask him how he views Tiger compared to me and talk about the event as a whole and what the takeaways for his own game are. Then we celebrate/break down his round at Westin Kierland in Scott…
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Episode 47: Whistling Straits/Blackwolf Run
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On this week's episode Brian and Dave break down their trip to Kohler, WI to play in a two day, two man event at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. The boys give Doug crap for his Milwaukee dinner recommendations, Dave talks about his putting woes, and Brian explains how it's possible to hit a ball multiple times into Lake Michigan. Despite some …
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This week most of the boys are on hiatus, so Brian decided to interview his 10 year old son on the state of his golf game after his first full golf season. They talk about the positives/negatives of the year, some favorite moments from the season, and Colin offers some authentic criticism of playing with his dad that might be good for other parents…
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Episode 45: Going Back to Middle School
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On this week we welcome David back to share with us the results of his daughter's middle school golf team taking on the boys teams this past weekend and what the future looks like for his golf program in the future. We then shift gears and debate the Bryson v. Brooks match coming up, as well as hear some interesting things Bryson has to say on why …
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This week is all about the Ryder Cup reaction and trying to drum up interest in the most lopsided Ryder Cup in history. How do you create that excitement? By bringing in our youngest co-host ever. Brian's 10 year old son Colin, who watched more of the action than anyone this weekend, joins us to offer his takes on event. Doug shares his take from b…
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On this week's episode we hear a brief recap of how Todd battled Dave's 13 year old daughter down to the wire. You'll have to listen to see how it plays out. Then we turn our attention to all things Ryder Cup. We talk about the role of the captain, who are the leaders for the US team, and why the Euros have been so successful. Next we turn our atte…
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This week, we use the golf break to discuss the start of the NFL. season and the F1 race before diving in to the official European Ryder Cup team. As an appetizer to our Ryder Cup preview podcast next week we wonder if this year's Euro team can compete with the US and whether Patrick Reed will ever be a captain's pick on any team ever again. Then w…
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Episode 41: Solheim Cup Excitement
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Today's episode is all about the Solheim Cup. We recap a great weekend of amazing competition, despite the USA coming up short to the European team 15-13. We rave about Inverness Club's set up of the course, the shotmaking brilliance under pressure, and the appropriate mix of exhibition/competition with the first tee DJ, Juli Inkster dancing, and p…
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Episode 40: HOLE IN ONE ALERT & Todd 'turns' 40
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On this week's episode one of the ForeFathers did the improbable and made a hole in one. Listen to find out the details and whether it should really count. We spend a few minutes on DeChambeau and Cantlay's playoff drama at the BMW Championship before analyzing our season long one-and-done contest and Brian bemoans his place in the order heading in…
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Episode 39: Will Grimmer Returns
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On this week's episode we welcome back tour professional Will Grimmer to act as a co-host and talk through issues in the golf world this week. The boys ridicule Brian for losing at mini golf this weekend before talking about the FedEx Cup playoffs, if they would ever consider playing 100 holes of golf in a day for charity, and Tin Cup's place in th…
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Episode 38: Russell Henley is NOT Tiger Woods
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This week Brian deals with the trauma of his survivor pick, Russell Henley, inability to close out the Wyndham Championship. And we congratulate a Spartan (ick), James Piot for coming back and winning the US Amateur. Plus we question whether Kevin Kisner should be a Ryder Cup pick despite the Barstool boys' backing. But this week we primarily discu…
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Episode 37: Golden Days of Summer
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This week all four guys are back to catch up on things in the world of golf, both professionally and personally. After spending two minutes on the WGC tournament in Memphis, the group talks about golf in the Olympics ... and go completely off on a tangent that connects Rickie Fowler to F1, why breakdancing is an olympic sport, and what events make …
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This week we take a breather from the professional golf schedule and sit down with Alex Swayne, a senior at Clemson University. Alex recently competed in the US Women's Open at Olympic Club, including playing a practice round with Lexi Thompson and she shares some stories and reactions from that week. Prior to her time at Clemson, Alex was the top …
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In this episode Todd and Brian discuss Collin Morikawa's win at the British Open and his remarkable iron play this week. We also discuss Spieth's up and down weekend and how he might respond to missed opportunities to win his fourth major. We question the recent batch of English golfers, whether this week was truly a British Open in terms of condit…
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Episode 34: British Open Preview
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Tonight the boys start off by talking soccer and the drama of the European Cup Final, much to Dave's chagrin. Then we touch on a myriad of topics from the week: The Match/Bryson's new caddie/JT's club throw/Rory's brush with a fan before launching into a preview of the British Open at Royal St. George's. Brian reads a few anonymous bios of key cont…
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In this episode the boys apologize for being a day late with the podcast, but hey, it was a holiday. And then they spend a few minutes on the Rocket Mortgage Classic and wondering if The Match this week will be entertaining or a bunch of canned bits. We spend the majority of the podcast breaking down Todd's trip to St. Louis and his round with Bria…
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Episode 32: Emergency 9 & LIVE Golf
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This week we get a special guest star appearance from Rachel Lunn who has big news from the golf world this weekend. Then we talk about the incredibly long and drawn out playoff on the PGA Tour, including a proposal from Todd on how they should do playoffs in the future that leaves the guys scratching their heads. We also use the KPMG to discuss te…
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Episode 31: Rahm's Rebound & Perspective
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After a week off we jump right back in to the golf world with an obvious focus on the US Open. Rahm had a strong finish and Louie continues to play bridesmaid in major championships. We debate whether Torrey was a worthy venue for a major championship, despite the leaderboard, potential alternative sites and routings, and whether the USGA truly set…
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On this episode we spend a great deal of time discussing the US Women's Open and the thrilling finish of Yuka Saso's win ... and Lexi's continued collapsing in major moments. Olympic Club was a worthy venue and showcased some amazing golf including from 17 year old Megha Ganne. We briefly mention Cantlay's 'win' over Morikawa but spend the majority…
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Episode 29: Mental Health and Golf
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This week Brian and Todd use Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open to discuss the media's role in mental health of athletes, how governing bodies of the sport should work with athletes on this, and wonder in this digital age if mass interview/press conferences are even necessary anymore. After that, Todd takes us through "The Match 2" in hi…
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On this week's episode we breakdown Phil's win at the PGA, his resurgence overall, the teeth of the wind and Kiawah in general. We also spend a few minutes praising Rickie's comeback before complaining about CBS' incessant use of the 4k camera and refusal to show any golf shots outside of 4 players. In other news ,Dave brags about his position in t…
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On today's episode, we congratulate K H Lee for his win at the Byron Nelson. Before the deluge of rain Sunday the players absolutely drowned the course with birdies, so Brian and Doug break down why TPC Craig Ranch played so easy and whether this type of scoring is good for golf viewers. Brian also bitches about CBS' coverage of the rain delay, we …
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Episode 26: Mother's Day, McRib, and the PGL debate
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Tonight the boys discuss McIlroy's return to the winner circle, and Brian wonders if the glut of tournament golf took away from his win. We talk about the 14th and 18th holes at Quail Hollow before taking a look at the announcement of the PGL v SGL V PGA saga that seemed to gain steam this past week. Finally, Brian recapped a little bit of the carn…
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Episode 25: Babies, Burns, & Butts
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In this week's episode, we welcome Doug back into the fold after a few weeks of celebrating the birth of his son, Isaac. He provides us with a few nuggets of new fatherhood before we dive into the world of golf. We celebrate Sam Burns' win at the Valspar and wonder at the awkwardness of Keegan Bradley's golf swing. Next we dive into a course review…
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On today's episode the guys start with the important topic when the tournament is in New Orleans ... favorite cajun food. We discuss the merits of crawfish boils and gumbo, and the universal love for beignets. We debate whether the tour should have more unique formats built in to the schedule, and oh boy, does Todd have an idea. Before we spend a l…
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Episode 23: Plaid Jacket, Harbour Town, and Genitalia
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On this week's episode Brian and Dave break down Stewart Cink's win at Harbour Town, discuss his career, and debate Harbour Town as a venue for everyday golfers. We also spend a large chunk of time discussing the father/son connection sports provides and fantasize about how cool that moment must've been for Cink and his son. In addition, we also di…
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Episode 22: Hideki & All Things Augusta
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On this episode, we celebrate Hideki's coronation on Sunday, question what happened to Xander, Jordan's absence on the weekend, wonder if Bryson is too long for success at Augusta, and try to put in context what Hideki's win means for Japan. In addition, we debate whether the course setup this week identified the best golfer or if it went too far o…
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Episode 21: Todd beats Dave, Spieth wins, and the ANWA delivers
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In this week's episode, of course Brian celebrates Spieth's first win in over four years, much to the chagrin of Dave. After basking in that victory, Brian and Doug hear all about Dave's excuses for losing to Todd this weekend, and Doug thinks he's figured out the cheat code for how to play golf when his newborn arrives. We also discuss the Augusta…
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Episode 20: More Match Play & Best Back 9s
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On episode 20, we get into why the tour doesn't play match play more often, like say the FedEx Cup Championship, the ridiculousness of the pod system (go back to ONE and DONE!), and a few names to consider for the Ryder Cup in September. We also drag the tour for the WGC tweet about Austin CC being the best back 9 in golf. Period. I'm not sure it's…
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Episode 19: Honda, Rickie, & Internal Pressure
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In this week's episode, we quickly recap a so-so Honda Classic and what's happened to Rickie Fowler this past year. Then we spend a lot of time talking about Todd's quest to break 80, the internal pressure we all put on ourselves when we play, and our own philosophies towards golf.Por DadBod Crew
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Episode 18: Stimulus Check - Players Championship Recap
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On episode 18, the boys breakdown JT's clutch weekend play, whether Westwood benefits more from his fiance as caddy or if he needs more experience, DeChambeau's disappointment, pros/cons of Every Shot Live, Rory admitting chasing Bryson has hurt his performance, and whether the narrative will be that JT has overcome his past slurs from earlier in t…
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Episode 17: DeChambeau is a FRAUD & East Coast/West Coast beef
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Today the boys go back and forth on Bryson DeChambeau's persona after his one shot victory at Bay Hill. There's no debate on his talent, but we debate whether he tries too hard to the point of aggravation. Also, is his schtick a little tired at this point. In addition, we discuss Spieth's continued "Finau streak" of three top 5s in his last four to…
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Episode 16: Jackson Miller & Survivor Pool Update
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On episode 16, we conclude 'junior golf month' with an interview with Jackson Miller (18:10) who will be a freshman on the Faulkner University golf team next year. He reminisces about his playoff putt to advance from sectionals to districts and his love of tournament golf. As parents we see our kids athletic success through a certain lens, so heari…
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Episode 15: Hailey Stegemann & Homa prevails
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On this week's episode, the boys (minus Todd) break down the Homa/Finau playoff at Riviera, question whether this loss will only build more ammunition against Finau as someone who can't win, and use the 3rd round suspension at Riviera to tell a few stories of the worst conditions we've ever played golf in. Then (27:00) we continue our series on jun…
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Episode 14: Todd Johnson & Spieth Fatigue
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On episode 14, Brian offers a lament for Jordan Spieth and what the last two weekends have done to his soul, and whether or not he can continue this affair of the heart much longer. But the main focus this week is our interview with Todd Johnson (9:53), the executive director of the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association. Todd, as part of his mission,…
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Episode 13: Goals 2021 & Spieth is BACK?
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With the Super Bowl happening Sunday, we recorded this pod about our 2021 goals on Friday not realizing Spieth was going to burn the golf world to the ground with his play on Saturday, before hitting it like a 5 handicapper on Sunday. However, there's plenty of time to dissect Spieth in future episodes. Instead we address our goals for the year, bo…
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Episode 12: Patrick Reed cheats & Torrey Pines stinks
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On episode 12, the boys join the rest of the golf world in losing their minds over the latest Patrick Reed mishap. Opinions are mixed as to Reed's intentions, but we wonder why heels get embraced in other sports, but Reed is left to languish on his own in golf. Doug also talks about his round at Torrey Pines and its pros/cons as a venue for the eve…
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Episode 11: Golf in the UK with @BelowParGolfer
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On episode 11, Brian and Dave are joined with our new 'international correspondent' Jack, aka @belowpargolfer. Jack spent most of 2020 getting back into the game of golf, once the rugby pitches were closed due to COVID. He speaks candidly about his progress as a beginning golfer (he lists his handicap in the 30s) and the issues he's facing. But wha…
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Episode 10: Fitting in at Club Champion
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On episode 10, Brian is joined by Club Champion fitter Brett Schneider, and the two walk the gang through his recent iron fitting at Club Champion. Brett details what someone can expect about the experience from walking in the door through the whole process. They look at Brian's trackman data and use him as an example of how a fitter can help a pla…
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Episode 9: Will Grimmer (aka Mr. Pinehurst 59)
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This week, the boys are honored to have professional golfer Will Grimmer on the pod to talk about his journey in professional golf (20:30). A former AJGA All-American, two time qualifier for the US Open in 2014 and 2018, Grimmer has conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour. Grimmer talks about his passion for golf from an early age, his rise in th…
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Episode 8: Parenting Advice with David Tieche
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On episode 8 of the ForeFathers podcast, we go 'golf adjacent' to ring in 2021 and while there's a break in the golf action, focus more of our attention on bettering ourselves as parents. To that end, we welcome best-selling author and pastor, David Tieche (13:20), who has co-written several books with youth empowerment expert Josh Shipp and ex-NFL…
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