The Duffin' Up Podcast

On this week's episode, the boys recap some of their recent golf exploits. We discuss the annual (might become monthly) Mike Adams Invitational, and what a time we all had at Hazelton! Brendan also discusses his time down in Montgomery, Alabama at the Golf South Invitational, and what are some of our big plans coming up for the golf season this year! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we welcome Elly Carlson (@ellybcarlson on Instagram), a golf social media influencer. We discuss how she got into the caddying world at both Harbour Town Golf Links and TPC Sawgrass, some of the best and worst caddie stories she has had, and how she was able to find a dream job at the PGA Tour. We also talked about her experience in college golf, and how golf can become more accessible to both women and beginners! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, Brendan and Bri Guy welcome on Jake Hutt. We discuss how Jake got into golf after ending his hockey career, his original job within the golf industry at Newport National, and his progression to becoming a PGA Professional. We also discuss how he got into social media through his use of Hip-Hop, how he was able to co-found Dryve Box, and how golf can continue to become more accessible to the masses. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we have the privilege of discussing Timmy and Brian's trip down to Augusta for The Master's. We discuss the Wednesday Par-3 contest, the Merch tent, and everything in between! We also get to hear about walking the course, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, and photo-bombing a pretty epic Jordan Spieth picture. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, the boys welcome on Alec Lorenzo, co-founder of Pinned Golf and fellow avid New England golfer. We discuss the origins of Pinned, how the new Prism rangefinder can help you to improve your game, and how Alec and his team was able to pivot from their original business plan to designing their own product. We also discuss the Northeast Golf Show, Alec's Masters experience, how New England can do a better job at making New England golf more accessible to new golfers. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, the boys officially can say they are slowly starting to play golf again. Brian talks about signing up for another year at Fresh Pond, and Brendan had a lovely sunset 9 at the Hazelton. The boys talk about the idea from the USGA and R&A to roll back the golf ball and what they do in this situation. Timmy and Brendan review the Northeast Golf Show and how much random stuff people tried to sell them, hitting some fantastic golf clubs, and so much more! Finally, the boys continue the golfer poll tradition and talk Dell Match Play. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we sit down with Jon Mason, founder of Swing Juice: a golf apparel company and lifestyle brand. We discuss the origins of Swing Juice as a sports drink company, the pivot they made in the 2010s to become a clothing brand, and what are some of his favorite things about golf in New England and Rhode Island in particular. We also discuss some Big East basketball, how we can improve accessibility to golf in New England, and discuss a little Tour of Rhode Island for some of the best courses in the state. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we welcome back an old face: Mike has officially returned from paternity leave to officially re-joins the podcast! We discuss what he has been up to since we last saw him and leads us to the news that dropped this week: The PGA Tour has released insight into how elevated events will work in 2024. Brendan doesn't like it and lets his feelings known on this end. We discuss our plans for spring golf, Brendan's recent trip to Five Iron in Boston, a discussion of retiring one of our end-of-podcast questions, and discussing new questions to ask! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we sit down with Abby Liebenthal, founder of Fore The Ladies (Foretheladies on Instagram), a non-profit organization focusing on helping women get into the game of golf. We discuss how she came up with the idea of Fore the Ladies, what are some of the most difficult parts of getting women into golf who did not start at a young age, and how Fore the Ladies has grown since 2019. We also discuss the LPGA Tour, what a Full Swing documentary would look like with LPGA players, and how Abby created a podcast network to go along to dive deeper into the women's game. Please make sure to go check out https://www.foretheladies.net/ and look to see if any events will be coming to your neck of the woods! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On today's episode, we welcome on Nick Delfico, a golf professional and social media influence Brendan met down while playing at the Flamingo Invitational. We discuss how Nick got into the golf world, why he decided to combine bodybuilding workouts and golf workouts to create his own program, how his swimming career helped set him up for his golf career, and how he is able to market himself as both a professional golfer and golf social media influencer. He also tells us his story of his hole-in-one, and we discuss what his goals are for 2023 and beyond in golf. To support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

This week's episode is one for the absolute ages! The boys sit down with Ashton and Chris from the MuniciPals podcast to talk about golf and life as well. We discuss Big C's impressive golf shoe collection, the differences between East Coast and West Coast golf, why the lofts have dramatically changed in irons over the past few years, and some of the most loved and hated golfers we enjoy. We also have an airing of grievances throughout the podcast, and discuss some of our favorite golf course architects. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

The boys were incredibly excited to kick off Season 4 of the Duffin Up Podcast with a fantastic interview with Jordan Lunetta: co-founder of Odin Golf. We discuss what got him into the golf world and the golf ball business, the incredible differences between golf in the US and golf in Germany, and the concept of sponsoring local golf organizations instead of professional players. We also discuss some of Jordan's favorite German food, why Kebabs are best drunk food ever created, and the exciting news that the Duffin' Up boys will be partnering with Odin Golf going forward! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Bryan Skavnak, founder of the Bryan Skavnak Golf Academy and Be The Nice Kid. We discuss how he got into the game of golf, his choice to become a golf professional and ultimately why he chose to work with young age golfers. We also discuss golf in his home state of Minnesota, some of his favorite golf memories, and of course our ending questions. You can follow Bryan on all social medias and read up on his great non-profit at https://www.bethenicekid.com/ Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

For everyone's viewing and listening pleasure, we had an absolute LEGEND on this week! Eric DeSoto (HeyEROCK on TikTok) joined the show to discuss his love of his home of southeast Louisiana, how the culture is incredibly different than ours in the Northeast, and how he got into the game of golf. We also discuss what got him into the podcasting word, what the word "Coullion" actually means, and some of his favorite and least favorite parts of the podcasting game! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we welcome on Jarrod and Adam from the Cape Cod Golf Guys! We start off by having a frazzled Brendan discuss how he went to the same high school as both of the guys and proceeded to discuss how they came up with the idea of becoming two of the faces of Cape Cod golf. We also discuss social media and how they have been able to build their brand through Instagram, what are some of the best (both public and private) courses are out there, and what they think are some of the most exclusive courses on the Cape and Islands. We also discuss what can be done to promote New England golf, some of the tournaments that they have begun to run, and our favorite questions to end off a fantastic episode! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

This week's episode is all about the amazing holiday that is Thanksgiving and what the Duffin' Up Boys are thankful for. We also go into our Turkeys of the year, share some recent golf stories, recap a trip to Dubai and Florida, and of course doing a nice little snake draft of our favorite Thanksgiving foods. Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we welcome on Nelson Castro, creator of the Tacos at The Turn golf brand. We discuss what type of taco is the best at the turn, what is the worst taco to have at the turn, and why tacos will soon surpass hot dogs as the food of choice heading to the back 9. We also discuss how Nelson got into golf, what made him decide to begin a clothing and apparel brand, and some of the best places to play in his home state of California. Finally, we end with our regular golfer polls and one brand spankin' new question! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On today's episode, we welcome on Daniel Peterson (@thegreenskeepah on Instagram) to discuss a day in the life of working for a golf course. We discuss how Dan got into the industry, what are some tricks of the trade, and what he enjoys most about working as a groundskeeper. We also talk his love of Cape Cod golf and how it should be on everyone's bucket list to play there. Finally, we end with our Golfer Polls, and the fiery spirit behind each answer is what we live for! Support the show, hit the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we had on Jayme Coggin, Founder of Coggin Machine and Design. We discuss how Jayme got into manufacturing and machining, and how his life around golf allowed him to go into making custom putters and wedges. We also hit on Western Mass golf, why he will not try to make any woods in the near future, some of his favorite designs for custom ball markers, and much more! We end the show with a very animated golfer poll. Support the show, follow the LinkTree below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support

The boys had a nice little podcast tonight, while acknowledging a guest was not able to make it last second. We discuss Tom Kim's rise after a fantastic week of golf, what has been going on in our own golf game, what annoys us about Golf Social Media, and much more! Support the show, hit the LinkTree Below! https://linktr.ee/duffinup --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duffin-up-podcast/support