Birdie Board Podcast

This episode of the Birdie Board Podcast takes a new format, breaking things into four segments that cover everything from professional golf to practical tips and the stories behind the game.

First up is Tour Talk, where Corey recaps the Masters Tournament and what made Rory McIlroy’s back-to-back win so impressive. From losing a six-shot lead to closing it out under pressure, there’s a lot to unpack from one of the bigges...

The Masters Tournament is one of the most iconic events in golf, but there’s a lot more to it than just four days of competition.

In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about the Masters, from its history and traditions to how the tournament actually works. Played every year at Augusta National, the Masters is unlike any other major, with unique rules, traditions, and an ...

Most golfers think the round starts on the first tee, but in reality, it starts well before that.

Before you even hit a shot, you’re making decisions. What kind of round are you playing? Are you keeping score? Are you playing a match? How competitive is this going to be? And for a lot of golfers, this is where things already start to feel a little off.

In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey walks throu...

Golf season is finally here, and for a lot of us, that first round comes with a mix of excitement… and frustration.

In this episode, Corey breaks down what golfers should actually focus on at the start of the season. From managing expectations versus reality, to avoiding the most common early-season mistakes, this episode is all about setting yourself up for a better year of golf.

You’ll hear why your swing shouldn’t be your main foc...

Episode 25 is a milestone, and Corey celebrates hitting 25 episodes and nearing 250 downloads before diving into a practical strategy discussion built around a real round. Instead of theory, he breaks down how he approaches holes by looking at the course map, identifying safe landing areas, and choosing targets that maximize good outcomes even when the swing does not cooperate. 

Corey walks through a par five where the fairway narro...

Most golfers play for years without fully understanding how golf scoring and handicaps actually work. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down several golf concepts that many friend groups misunderstand, including score differential, handicap indexes, stroke indexes, ready golf, net vs gross scoring, and maximum hole scores for handicap purposes.

If you've ever wondered how the handicap system really works...

Last week’s episode on controversial golf rules sparked a surprising amount of engagement in Birdie Board short clips, which got Corey thinking about why certain topics light people up online. Instead of diving into the psychology, Episode 23 pivots into something practical: how amateur golf should be structured so competition is normal, fair, and actually enjoyable.

Corey breaks the episode into five pillars:

1. Normalize competiti...

Episode 22 is all about the golf rules that spark the biggest arguments, especially among amateurs. Corey shares what kicked this off, a viral video about divot relief, then walks through a list of the most debated rules in the game and why they feel so unfair or confusing in real rounds.

You’ll hear thoughts on leaving the flagstick in, accidentally moving your ball on the green, the infamous “divot in the fairway” rule, temporary ...

Episode 21 covers two big topics: a quick recap of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (the first signature event and first non cut event of the season), plus the final installment of the rules series with a deep dive into rules on the green.

Corey breaks down what actually counts as “on the green,” what to do when you end up on the wrong green, how order of play works (and when it can become a penalty in competition), and the key mech...

Out of bounds might be the simplest rule in golf, but it’s also one of the easiest ways for amateurs to throw away strokes.

In Episode 20, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about white stakes, what “out of bounds” actually means, and why it’s often smarter to miss toward a red-staked penalty area instead. He also explains exactly how provisional balls work, when you’re allowed to play one, and what to do when you find yo...

In Episode 19 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down penalty areas in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn the difference between yellow stakes and red stakes, what actually counts as “in” the penalty area, and the two core decisions you always have: play it as it lies, or take one penalty stroke and use your relief options.

Corey walks through the exact drop options for yellow stakes (back on the line or re-hit) and the ex...

In this episode, Corey shares a winter golf swing breakthrough after his first simulator session of the offseason. He breaks down two sneaky angle mistakes that wreck consistency for amateurs: rotating the lead wrist too much and letting the hands drift off center too soon. Using simple “degrees” checkpoints (including what many pros do, 0 to 20 degrees of lead-wrist rotation, and a tight range for hands staying centered), Corey ex...

Bunkers can be intimidating for amateurs, and the rules inside them are more nuanced than most golfers realize. In Episode 17, Corey breaks down the bunker rules that actually matter, including what counts as being “in” the bunker, how to handle a ball that disappears in soft sand, why you can’t ground your club, and what to do when there’s standing water.

We also cover practical situations like rakes and movable objects, abnormal b...

The PGA Tour 2026 season is officially underway, and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what makes the start of this season different, why Signature Events matter more than ever, and how early-season tournaments set the tone for the year ahead.

We dive into the cancellation of The Sentry, the importance of non-signature events like the Sony Open, and how the FedEx Cup “Swing Five” impacts player el...

In Episode 15 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter rules series by breaking down the “general area” rules, everything between the tee box and the green (fairway, rough, other teeing areas, and even the wrong green). You’ll learn the most practical rules to save strokes: the 3 minute search clock, lost ball options for pace of play, how to identify a ball properly, what you can and cannot move around your lie, acc...

In Episode 14 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter golf rules series by focusing on the tee box. You’ll learn the official rules (and the practical, real world versions) for late arrival, the 14 club limit, order of play, teeing area boundaries, tee markers, accidents vs. whiffs, advice rules, provisionals for lost balls or out of bounds, and even what you can chip or putt while waiting on the tee.

Corey also shar...

Jeff Jones is back on the Birdie Board podcast, and this time the conversation is all about winter practice and how to actually make it count. Corey and Jeff talk through why the off season can be the best time to improve, especially because you can slow down, stop obsessing over ball flight, and build real fundamentals that will hold up when spring arrives.

Jeff breaks down what to prioritize during winter practice, including build...

In this winter training episode, Corey sits down with Dr. Mike Carnuccio, a doctor of physical therapy, to unpack what every golfer should know about the spine. Mike breaks down the basic mechanics of the spine, how the discs actually work, and why rotation is both the magic of the golf swing and a major source of risk for back injuries.

From disc bulges, herniations, and nerve compression to real life examples like Will Zalatoris a...

In this episode of the Birdie Board podcast, Corey kicks off a winter friendly refresher on the rules of golf. He shares how learning the rules in a competitive league gave him confidence in his scorecard and helped him guide friends through tricky situations on the course.

Corey walks through key basics like holing out versus conceding, how and when you can substitute your golf ball, what it really means to “play it as it lies,” an...