Fairway Fools

Steven shows up 30 minutes early and crushes a full bucket before playing. David explains why that's warm-up, not practice, and breaks down what actual practice should look like after watching pros at a Corn Ferry event.

What we discuss:

• The harsh reality: golf pros come from money and practice obsessively

• Steven's current routine: 30 minutes early, full bucket, pitch and lob wedge only
• Why warm-up before a round ≠...

Steven only knows Tiger Woods and "Scott something" from golf. David breaks down who actually matters in professional golf, from Scottie Scheffler's dominance to the PGA vs LIV drama that's splitting the sport.

What we discuss:

• Why Scottie Scheffler is the hottest name in golf (and betting favorite for everything)
• The PGA vs LIV split: Saudi money, Greg Norman, and changing the game
• Current stars you need to know: Rory McIlroy, Bry...

Steven and David share ONE microphone to decode golf's confusing vocabulary. From "skulling it" to "fried eggs" to "good lag" (which might be an insult), we break down the golf lingo that makes beginners feel like outsiders.

What we discuss:

• Why Steven thought "hook" and "slice" were the same thing
• What it means to "skull it" and why it's called that
• Golf course terminology: cabbage, fried eggs, and being "on the dance floor"
• Handic...

Steven's $100 golf bag is driving him crazy, and David has gone through THREE bags already. We break down what gear you actually need versus what's just expensive eye candy.

What we discuss:

• Steven's golf bag nightmare - when kickstand legs attack your shins
• The great tee debate: wooden vs plastic (and why someone called plastic "an abomination")
• Why you don't need 14 clubs to play decent golf
• Head covers: protection or just style p...

David shares war stories from four straight days of golf, including players who ignored his wife, walked through putting lines, and tried hero shots from the rocks. Steven learns there's more to golf manners than just staying quiet.

What we discuss:

• David's four-day golf streak and varying etiquette experiences
• The unwritten rules: reading the room and following the group's lead
• Tee box hierarchy and choosing the right tees for you...

Steven bought $100 golf clubs at Play It Again Sports and wonders if he made a mistake. David breaks down his "restart plan" for new golfers - and spoiler alert, it's not about expensive equipment.

What we discuss:

• Steven's Play It Again Sports shopping experience and the "fattest clubs" advice
• David's three priorities for beginners: lessons, expectations, and etiquette
• Why a $500 driver won't fix your swing (but a $120/hour lesson...

Welcome to Fairway Fools: A Beginners Guide to Golf!

I'm David, and with my brother Steven, we're here to help you navigate the greatest game on earth. From terrible to slightly less terrible, we're documenting the real beginner experience - no fluff, just honest advice for golfers starting their journey.

In this intro episode, we share:

• Why we started this podcast
• Our personal golf origin stories and what we wish someone had told...