The Basic Bogeys Podcast

The Bumbling Golfer is back, and this time he’s not just bringing good vibes—he’s bringing an unreal golf adventure: playing 1 round of golf in 3 countries across North America in 1 day.

John walks us through how this wild idea was sparked by his motorcycle-riding buddy Troy, a man who thrives on big challenges. Initially planning a multi-state New England trip, John was encouraged by Troy—and challenged by his wife—to think bigger,...

TJ and Gary are joined by Marty, founder of Trouble Off the Tee, a golf lifestyle brand with a rebellious twist. Marty shares his unconventional journey—from criminal defense attorney to author of a gritty golf novel, and now apparel entrepreneur. It all started with a transformative trip to Pebble Beach and a fictional character named Lincoln Ross: an elite golfer who can’t stay out of his own way.

Marty details how the book, narra...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ is ready for an early-morning chat with Kristian, co-founder of Green Up Golf, all the way from Denmark. The conversation kicks off with a shared appreciation for coffee—which fittingly ties into Green Up’s mission: creating sustainable golf products using recycled coffee grounds and biomaterials. Kristian shares the origin story of their innovative eco-friendly tees, developed to address concern...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary sit down with the energetic duo behind Birdies in the Outfield—the B.I.T.O. Boys—for a lively and hilarious conversation. The episode dives into the lifelong friendship between the two, who met playing travel baseball at age nine and eventually played together under legendary coach Tony Gwynn at San Diego State. They share stories of their baseball careers, including playing with Stephen...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary welcome back Bud Copeland to break down the biggest week in golf: the U.S. Open at historic Oakmont. The crew dives into why Oakmont is the ultimate test in championship golf—from brutal rough and lightning-fast greens to the deep history of the course itself. Bud shares his experience from Pinehurst last year, and the team compares what makes Oakmont a beast of its own. They talk about ...

In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ holds it down while Gary is off on dad duty, and welcomes a special guest — Cam Widner, the creative mind behind the hilarious and relatable “Just Go For It Golf” Instagram page.

Cam shares his journey from casual golfer to social media sensation, reflecting on his explosive growth online (from a few thousand to over 27K followers) and the power of making content that resonates with the everyday g...

TJ and Gary welcome back fan-favorite guest Ricky for a jam-packed episode recapping his spring journey through three major adaptive golf events. With passion, humility, and plenty of laughs, Ricky shares the ups and downs—from early season struggles in Florida to a clutch performance at the U.S. Adaptive Open qualifier in Indianapolis.

The episode kicks off with a celebration of Basic Bogeys' one-year anniversary before diving...

Founder, Donnie Dotson, joins us to give us the in depth details of what his company truly does. Donnie draws on 20 years of experience in national security, finance, and sports data to lead our dedicated team, united in helping others achieve their goals. Since 2022, Carry golf has facilitated nearly $1M in career funding for up-and-coming golfers. It's thrilling to see deserving athletes turn their dreams into reality. Carry...

With PGA Championship week underway, we dive into it all with everything from our picks to the excitement surrounding the return of PGA professionals competing in the event. We make our picks for Top 20 and to win as well as a handful of other fun bets for the week.

We also reflect on Michael Block’s Cinderella story from last year and whether he can make the cut again. While we admire how he capitalized on his fame—appearing in ads...

Anthony and Joe from Golf 215 join TJ to talk golf, a bit about their podcast and some Philly sports in Gary's absence.

Golf215 was created in an effort to find like minded golf enthusiasts in the Philadelphia and the surrounding area to build a community of golfers to talk golf, play golf and to exchange tips and ideas. Golf215 hosts a podcast that covers various golf and golf adjacent topics for golfers of all skill levels. W...

Bud is subbing in for the new father Gary, and we have a special guest Ricky Reilly joining as we discuss his busy upcoming Adaptive Golf tournament schedule. Starting this weekend he is off to Florida for a 3 day championship with his big US Adaptive Open qualifying happening later this month. We are wishing Ricky the best of luck in his 2025 season!

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Josh Colbert, Philly sports fanatic, aka Swing Dat Jawn joins the pod to talk some golf, football, and more. Come to find out Josh is actually quite familiar with our Upstate New York hotspots. We talk some plans for the upcoming golf season as well as the upcoming football season. 

You can find more from Josh on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swingdatjawn/

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This week on Basic Bogeys, we’re joined by our good friend Jordan, founder of The Putter Shop, for a laid-back but meaningful chat about golf, entrepreneurship, and what it means to build something you truly love.

Jordan kicks things off by sharing his background—growing up in Georgia, falling in love with golf through the Atlanta Junior Golf scene, and finding his niche in putting. While other sports didn’t quite click, the precisi...

Masters Week Is here! It is truly a tradition unlike any other. We break down our picks to win as well as top 25 and our favorite Masters memory of all time. Also joining us is not only one...but two legendary guests in Bud Copeland and Ricky Reilly. So buckle up and lets get ready to head down Magnolia Lane as we prepare for the Masters all together

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Matt, founder of Dong Tees joins us to talk about their new products. He shares everything from how they came about the idea of 3D printing the tees and forming a business to ship them internationally. Based out of Canada, they already have sales all over the world in the few weeks they have been operation. Go check them out now at https://dongtees.ca/

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Big shoutout to Blakely and Sonja from the Club Twirls with the Girls podcast for joining us this week. They are based out of Calgary and have been best friends since around the age of 11 when they met on their golf course's driving range. From there they have golfer many rounds and even started to get their husbands and kids into golf making it a whole family event. We had a blast chatting everything from golf, family, storie...

Justin, who manages social media for Trust Golf USA, joins us to discuss his role and the company's background. Trust Golf, based in Taiwan, has been a supplier of golf ball technology for over 27 years and has recently expanded its presence in the U.S. market. Justin and his team focus on creating engaging social media content, collaborating with creators, and showcasing Trust Golf's colored golf balls, which offer perfo...

TJ and Gary welcome back recurring guest John Kelly, also known as The Bumbling Golfer. John shares his appreciation for the podcast, emphasizing that it delivers valuable golf-related content, unlike some other golf podcasts that stray off-topic.

John reflects on his personal golf journey, discussing his significant improvement over the past year lowering his handicap. He attributes this progress to consistent practice, especially ...

On this episode of Basic Bogeys, hosts TJ and Gary welcome back Nate from Acorn Hills. They catch up on Nate’s life post-graduation, discussing his journey of starting Acorn Hills while in college and his recent decision to focus on it full-time. He also hints at possibly pursuing a master’s degree while still playing college golf.

Nate shares updates on Acorn Hills, including major growth in sales, custom apparel collaborations, an...