Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Two friends. One goal. Unlimited optimism.

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March 27, 2018 31 mins

Is it optimism or stupidity? Seven months ago, we started a quest to go from 11 handicaps to scratch in a year. In episode 1, we revisit our original conversations from last August as we fleshed out the idea, get family and friends to weigh in on our chances, set rules and stakes, and perpetually shift between pure optimism and unbelief.

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In episode 2, Mike and Eli discuss the details behind their optimistic plans to somehow achieve scratch in one year. From range commitments to fitness to another round of honesty hour, no stone is left unturned ... and the episode ends with a surprising start to the first official round of the chase.

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April 16, 2018 46 mins

We'd made the pact. We'd made our plans. The Fall of 2017 was the time to start playing. Tune in to hear the details of our first rounds, differing strategies, the golf trip to Alabama, a round of Honesty Hour, a confessed moral failure, and much more.

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April 29, 2018 34 mins

The story of a cold winter, hot yoga, a ray of hope, and the first half of our trip to Vegas.

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Yoga recommendation - Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

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"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100414 Ar...

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May 14, 2018 45 mins

We finish the Vegas story, featuring round details, honesty hour, and the much anticipated return of our wives.

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"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/

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May 20, 2018 41 mins

After the trip to Vegas, we had 3.5 weeks until our next golf trip to Myrtle Beach. This episode covers what happened in between those trips: Eli's diet, Mike's driver, round recaps, and one stunning piece of advice from a pro.

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MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=U...

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June 4, 2018 69 mins

Mike and Eli have the realization that … well, you'll just have to listen. Featuring the Myrtle Beach trip recap, honesty hour, a wife appearance, a dramatic reading of the scorecard – and a full update on our progress and current handicaps.

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June 15, 2018 54 mins

With under 5 months to go in the quest to get to scratch and a mere 30 days away from their next golf trip, Mike and Eli go over recent results, do some calculations, and discuss updated plans to achieve their goal by October 31.

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July 9, 2018 63 mins

After declaring divergent paths last episode, Mike and Eli get back together to catch up after a few weeks off to discuss the state of their games as they prepare for the 3rd major of the year in Kentucky. A new segment is introduced, scorecards are read, confessions take place, and the next episode is dramatically set up.

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July 13, 2018 50 mins

Are we idiots? Well, yes. Picking up from Episode 9, Mike and Eli explain what they learned last week after a fateful golf league night and the events that followed, and then talk in person on the eve of the 3rd major.

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August 3, 2018 56 mins

The story of the 3rd major, covered in all its … glory? (Also, make sure to stay to the end for a few outtakes that didn't quite fit into the story.)

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"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414
Artist: incompetech.com/

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August 9, 2018 51 mins

In one late night sleep-deprived conversation, Mike and Eli discuss some key developments that have happened over the past three weeks in the aftermath of the 3rd major.

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MUSIC CREDITS: 

 "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414
Artist: inco...

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August 26, 2018 58 mins

Mike and Eli discuss some research on the mental game as well as some recent rounds, Mike's new clubs, Eli's new golf balls, and make another bet.

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College Golf Drills Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G6TENDh8dU

Vice Golf Balls: http://www.vicegolf.com/

Books mentioned: "The Pressure Principle" by Dave Alred "Be A Player" by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott "Golf is a Game of Con...

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September 7, 2018 56 mins

Mike and Eli pile up 2 confessions, 1.5 dramatic readings, an impromptu Honesty Hour, and launch a new segment called A Beautiful Mind. What else could you want? Also, stay tuned for outtakes after the credits.

Rick Shiels video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFnfBvYVtrA

Jack Nicklaus clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDjDzpNaWlI&t=226s

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September 26, 2018 52 mins

As the end of the quest draws near, every decision is amplified. Featuring more therapy sessions, a new remix on dramatic readings, a new term based on a 90's movie character, and outtakes after the credits.

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"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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October 4, 2018 58 mins

In this very different, barely-edited bonus episode, Mike and Eli answer listener questions. Not sure how great this will be to listen to, but it was a lot of fun to record. *Also, retraction: Virtucon only made $9 billion in 1997.

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"News Theme" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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October 23, 2018 88 mins

The trip to Alabama. The Before, the During, and the Aftermath.

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MUSIC CREDITS:

"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/

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November 8, 2018 88 mins

The quest ends with the final major.

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MUSIC CREDITS:

"Dreaming of Six" is by Uncle J. Feather

"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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April 16, 2019 43 mins

We're running it back. #lglg

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"Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414
Artist: incompetech.com/

"Chase - Scoring Action" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

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April 25, 2019 40 mins

Committed to a find a smarter plan for Season 2, we sync up with Mike Carroll (@Fit_For_Golf on Twitter) of fitforgolf.blog to learn how to train the right way. 

BONUS: Get a 20% discount on Fit For Golf workout programs by entering the code SCRATCH in the discount bar at checkout. 

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