Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

What does it actually take to build a golf company from scratch?

This week, Charles and Roy share the story behind TRAQ — from the early range session that sparked the idea, to failed prototypes, manufacturing problems, 3D printing, supply chain chaos, and figuring out how to turn a golf obsession into an actual business.

We also break down how we personally use TRAQ, what happens when your passion becomes your job, and where w...

Charles just played his worst golf in years: shanks on the range, topped drives, push slices, a triple, and more doubles than he would care to remember.

In this episode, Charles, Roy, and new co-producer Alex break down exactly what went wrong, why a medicine-ball drill may have quietly thrown Charles’ swing out of sync, and the one swing thought that helped him turn things around on the back nine.

Along the way, they discuss h...

Mini drivers and 7 woods are two of the hottest clubs in golf right now, but do they actually belong in the average golfer’s bag?

Charles and Roy break down why mini drivers have surged in popularity, what they are really designed to do, and why buying one may not solve your driver problems. Then they dig into the 7 wood boom, why more tour players are using one, how it compares with long irons and hybrids, and which golfers c...

On this episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy ask a deceptively simple question: is modern golf actually better? With better equipment, launch monitors, rangefinders, YouTube instruction, and more data than ever, golfers should be getting dramatically better… so why has the average handicap barely moved?

They break down how golf has changed from the early 90s and 2000s to today, where technology has genuinely he...

What if the biggest thing hurting your golf game isn’t your swing… it’s the golf you’re watching?

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy explore why the modern PGA Tour may actually be teaching amateur golfers all the wrong lessons. From flop shots and hero recoveries to going for par 5s in two, they discuss why what works for the best players in the world often leads to bigger scores for the rest of us.

Then...

The PGA Tour has changed forever.

In a surprise emergency episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the biggest structural change to professional golf in decades.

Starting in 2028, the PGA Tour will split into a new Championship Series and Challenger Series featuring promotion, relegation, smaller fields, and dramatically different purses.

We discuss:

• What actually changed

• Why the Tour is doing this now

• Whether fans will care...

Most golfers improve quickly at first… until they hit the same wall.

The scores stop dropping. The handicap stays stuck. And no matter how much they practice, nothing seems to change.

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we break down why golfers plateau at every stage of improvement — from beginners trying to break 100 all the way to low handicaps chasing scratch.

We talk about the biggest mistakes golfers make at each level, wh...

This week on Off TRAQ, we ask a massive question:

Could YouTube golf actually become the future of the sport?

With YGT officially launching and creator golf exploding in popularity, we break down why this could be one of the biggest shifts golf has seen in years and why the PGA Tour may need to pay attention.

We dive into:
• Why YGT feels different from LIV Golf and TGL
• Why YouTube golf connects better with modern sports fans<...

This week on Off Track, we discuss the end of LIV Golf funding and whether the league ultimately failed or changed golf forever.

We break down why fans never fully connected with LIV, what the PIF may have originally wanted from golf, and what happens next for players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

We also discuss Bryson’s possible PGA Tour return, YouTube golf’s growing influence, and the PGA Tour’s changing ...

Roy gets fitted for a new putter… but does a putter fitting actually make you better?

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we break down our real experiences with putter fittings — what actually matters, what most golfers get wrong, and why a “perfect fit” doesn’t always translate to better results on the course.

From high-tech tools like TrackMan and SAM PuttLab to simple setup adjustments, we explore the bala...

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters in dramatic fashion, but the bigger question remains: is something happening at Augusta?

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we break down Rory’s performance and what this win means for his legacy, while also examining the subtle shifts surrounding The Masters. From changing broadcast dynamics to course setup and scoring conditions, this year’s tournament raised new questions about the future of Au...

Can you win the Masters… without ever hitting a tee shot?

We created a 125-yard challenge at Augusta National Golf Club to test a simple idea:

Would an amateur actually have a chance?

In this episode, we go hole-by-hole through Augusta, breaking down strategy, scoring expectations, and where things fall apart fast. Because it turns out… distance isn’t the real defense of Augusta.

By the end, we simulate a ...

Is the golf ball rollback actually necessary… or is it solving a problem no one asked for?

In this episode, we break down the rollback rule (00:00), what the USGA and R&A are changing, and why the PGA Tour might not fully adopt it. We debate whether distance is really an issue in golf, who could be behind the decision, and what it means for both pros and everyday players.

We also cover:

• Colin Morikawa’s mid-round wi...

In this episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go through the bag and debate which brand performs best in each category.

Starting with the first brand that comes to mind, they talk through their picks for:

• Drivers (00:49)

• Irons (09:25)

• Wedges (16:09)

• Putters (23:22)

• Golf Balls (28:58)

The episode also covers two other big topics in golf this week:

- Rory McIlroy withdrawing from The Players Championship with a back injury...

Should you master one reliable stock shot… or learn to shape it both ways?

This week on Off TRAQ, we debate whether golfers are overcomplicating the game by chasing all 9 windows instead of building one predictable pattern.

Then we shift gears:

• Tiger Woods hints at another Masters run — is a 50 year old Tiger good for the game even if he misses the cut? (26:15)

• Is the PGA Tour finally making structural changes to creat...

Does the PGA Tour have a marketing problem — or a personality problem?

In this episode, we compare golf to leagues like the NFL and NBA and ask why professional golf feels so different. Is it the lack of rivalries? Not enough storytelling? Too much focus on stats and not enough on drama?

We also cover:

• Rory going back to blades

• The Luke Kwon controversy

• Anthony Kim’s comeback win

• And whether classic golf sayings are a...

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we talk through what it really takes to break 90, why you don’t need great golf to do it, and how most amateurs quietly sabotage their rounds without realizing it.

We dig into the real numbers behind breaking 90, the mistakes that blow up scorecards, and how managing penalties, putting, and expectations matters more than chasing birdies.

We also cover what’s happening this week in golf &m...

What if Tiger’s entire career starts in 2010 instead of 1996?

We break down the alternate timeline and debate whether Tiger still becomes “GOAT Tiger” in the modern era. How much of his dominance was skill, how much was timing, and how much was psychological pressure on the field? We also get into what GOAT even means, the majors math, and how the modern tour changes the ceiling.

After the main debate, we hit the we...