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Fits with the Founder

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This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed. Fits with the Founder takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry with host and Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne. Join us every other Friday for expert insight into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. We'll chat with everyone from athletes and influencers to top equipment manufacturers from around the golf world.

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United States

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This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed. Fits with the Founder takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry with host and Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne. Join us every other Friday for expert insight into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. We'll chat with everyone from athletes and influencers to top equipment manufacturers from around the golf world.

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English


Episodes
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Golf Is A Gamble

4/26/2024
Is it really almost May?! Cassie and Nick recap the Masters, cover sports bets, Nelly and Scottie's respective Tour dominance, and MORE! (00:00-12:11) Golf talk including Scottie going back-to-back, Nelly nabbing a fifth straight, TGL teams, and crazy betting payouts. (12:12-27:33) Yea or nays featuring high number golf balls, Dairy Queen, the NFL Draft, and MORE! (27:34-49:39) Listener Questions 1. TrackMan vs. GC Quad – what are the main differences and why is TrackMan the choice for Club Champion? 2. Swearing on the course – thoughts? 3. Would you rather: Lose six figures on a bet but see Tiger win another Major OR win a massive amount of money on a bet but confirm that Tiger will never play golf again? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!

Duration:00:49:33

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Bo Jackson and Playing Outside

4/12/2024
We're all about elite athletes this week! Between the Masters and our guest, this might be the best week EVER. Nick and Cassie interview all-around amazing human Bo Jackson (yes, THAT Bo Jackson) and chat through their Masters predictions, all the new clubs in stores, and MORE! (00:00-23:08) Golf talk including Nick's pick, LIV players in the field, all the winning drivers so far this year, and so. many. new. demos. (23:09-58:58 Interview with all-star athlete (and Nick's good friend) Bo Jackson. (58:59-end) Yea or nays featuring Caitlin Clark, leg day, pimento cheese, and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

Duration:01:07:58

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Aretera Shafts' Alex Dee and Burial Ground Birdies

3/15/2024
It's TPC Sawgrass week and Nick and Cassie are ready! Listen as they debate Kim's comeback, the wire-to-wire win at Bay Hill, the Oscars, and MORE! (00:00-19:51) Golf talk including Scheffler dominating Bay Hill, Zalatoris leaving distance on the table, a Players preview, and new stores. (19:52-39:25) Yea or nays featuring season two of Full Swing, In-N-Out Burger, burial grounds on courses, and MORE! (39:26-01:19:46) Interview with Alex Dee from the brand new shaft brand, Aretera Shafts. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

Duration:01:19:45

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Billionaire Club Or Bust

3/1/2024
Cassie and Nick are gearing up for Spring! They cover Nick's new clubs, Anthony Kim, Monster Jam, and MORE! (00:00-19:56) Golf talk including rookie Jake Knapp, back-to-back Ws for Patty, and Charlie Woods being thrown into the deep end. (19:57-38:00) Yea or nays featuring the Match 9, Monopoly, Bob Rotella, and MORE! (38:01-50:41) Listener Questions 1. As a Master Fitter who gets fitted every year, what are you looking for out of your fitting experience (i.e. what are the fitter qualities that impress you most)? 2. What would you change about the Club Champion brand/business model right now if you could? 3. F--, marry, kill | golf drink edition: Transfusion, John Daly, beer Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at UST Mamiya. More about UST Mamiya: ustmamiya.com

Duration:00:50:40

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Instructor Jake Thurm and Letting the Dogs Out

2/16/2024
This week is part Super Bowl recap, part airing of WMPO grievances! Listen as Nick and Cassie discuss the antics in AZ, new demos and new equipment brands Nick has never heard of, Super Bowl commercials, and MORE! (00:00-26:56) Super Bowl chat and golf talk, including LIV in Vegas, WMPO sh*t show, and lots of new stores. (26:57-43:20) Yea or nays featuring Scottsdale Stadium Course, movie sequels, Mickelson's "aces", and MORE! (43:21-01:24:51) Interview with Jake Thurm, PGA Regional Director of Instruction Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

Duration:01:24:51

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To The Window, Not At All

2/2/2024
It might feel like January 54th but it's the start of February and our hosts love talking golf! They cover return rumors, multi-billion dollar investments, Lydia Ko, and MORE! (00:00-20:26) Golf talk including Nick Dunlap, Anthony Kim, and the woman formerly known as Mrs. Pat Perez. (20:27-34:33) Yea or nays featuring the 2024 PGA Show, window seats, Super Bowl LVIII, and MORE! (34:34-47:27) Listener Questions 1. Is there ever a scenario in which you fit someone for both right-handed AND left-handed clubs? 2. What brand do you think has the MOST impact on the sport of golf? 3. Would you rather: Be able to move things with your mind but only if they're 3 pounds or less OR be able to fly but only at night? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at Titleist. More about Titleist: titleist.com

Duration:00:47:27

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Plugged In Golf's Matt Saternus and Ace Makers

1/19/2024
Cassie and Nick are keeping warm with some hot takes! Listen as they discuss Tiger's new venture, YouTube golfers, ALL the demos, and MORE! (00:00-29:12) Golf talk, including Fleetwood, Murray, Korda vs. Horvat, new stores, and all the demos you could dream of heading to stores. (29:13-01:03:55) Interview with Matt Saternus, Plugged In Golf's Co-Founder & Director of Instruction (01:03:56-01:21:34) Yea or nays featuring Edel Array putters, Coach Jon Scheyer, TopGolf's latest job listing, and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com

Duration:01:21:33

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Don't Forget The Brown Sugar

1/5/2024
The holidays are over, which means...a new season of Nick and Cassie! They cover all the headlines, intense athletes, brand new club releases, and MORE! (00:00-19:16) Golf talk, including the long-awaited new club season, the start of the PGA season, and LIV's off-season issues. (19:17-31:33) Yea or nays featuring Mac Daddy Santa, the Stack System, Pop Tarts, and MORE! (31:34-42:48) Listener Questions 1. Why doesn't Club Champion sell equipment online? 2. How does a brand decide what lines stick around and what lines are retired during new product season? 3. Would you rather have to bring your wife and kids with you for EVERY round of golf you play for the rest of your life OR never drink alcohol before, during, or after a round ever again? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at PING. More about PING: ping.com

Duration:00:42:47

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Garsen Grips' Bernerd Garsen and Hangover Hashbrowns

12/22/2023
Director of Ops, David, steps in as co-host while Cassie is filming commercials in Texas! He and Nick talk about Club Champion's 12 Days of Christmas, Kirkland Irons, father/son golf, and MORE! Then, Garsen Grips President and CEO, Bernerd Garsen, joins Nick to talk about grip technology, fitting, and the future of the brand. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:23:37

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(Don't) Hate the Player

12/8/2023
Rollbacks, Rahm, and rookies...Cassie and Nick cover all the headlines, Tiger, holiday dessert opinions, and MORE! (00:00-6:54) Tiger's BACK (?), HWC could use some changes, it's PGA awards season (6:55-13:00) Sammy Spieth humbled his dad, Morikawa leveled by a 2-stroke penalty, LIV might be bagging a Masters champ (13:01-19:50) Rory has some takes on golf balls and Nick lights those takes on fire (19:51-23:15) CC news: new clubs are coming, two new stores, promotion update (23:16-33:51) Yea or nays featuring fully lit golf courses, reverse mulligans, inflatable decorations, and MORE! Listener Questions (33:52-37:07) How does the proposed golf ball rollback change CC's fitting philosophy, if at all? (37:08-41:25) What is carbon bending in shafts and why does it matter? (41:26-44:56) F---, Marry, Kill...holiday desserts edition: pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies, red velvet cake Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at Titleist and our friends at PING. More about Titleist: titleist.com More about PING: ping.com

Duration:00:44:56

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Bettinardi's Sam Bettinardi and a Masters Dream Cast

11/24/2023
Take a break from the Black Friday shopping for the turkey edition of the pod! Nick and Cassie talk TGL delays, games of policy board and announcer desk musical chairs, Thanksgiving parades, and MORE! (00:00-6:52) Turkey talk, a first-time PGA TOUR winner, $2m for the ladies, Olympic concerns (6:53-15:42) TGL roof in ruins, Brooks trolling the LIV IG, Jordan stepping in for Rory (15:43-19:50) Azinger out, Tiger out of legal trouble and back in the field soon (19:51-24:48) Club Champion news: Demos, Black Friday, new stores on the horizon (24:49-56:21) Interview with Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf (56:22-01:07:49) Yea or nays featuring Cog Hill, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, center-shafted putters, and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:07:48

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It's A Bet, Lay It Down

11/10/2023
It's slow season out on the Tour but that isn't slowing Nick and Cassie down! They chat about bad bets, Adam Long, TGL, and MORE! (00:00-8:30) Halloween recap, a fairway sweep, sh*t-talking Tiger's course design (8:31-16:02) Rahm might be running to LIV, Korn Ferry bans some bettors, the countdown to Tiger's senior tour debut (16:03-22:40) CC news: Super vague sneak peek at January launches, demos, four new stores, Veterans Day offer (22:41-33:35) Yea or nays featuring spikeless golf shoess, Christmas decor, and MORE! Listener Questions (33:36-36:50) What is the benefit of getting fitted in the off-season? (36:51-39:42) How much research is too much research before a fitting? (39:43-44:42) Who would play you in a movie about your life? Also -- what actors would play chairman of the board, Joe Lee, and your wife? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show!

Duration:00:44:42

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World Long Drive's Drew Cody and Candy Corn Haters

10/27/2023
This week, Cassie is bubbling with excitement over Halloween and Nick just wants to watch football. They talk about the Crushers, long drives, candied apples, the most fun courses, and MORE! (00:00-8:24) Morikawa and Minjee are winners, Bryson makes a $14 million birdie, LIV wants some guarantees (8:25-14:10) Kyle Berkshire wins a belt, Nick counts down Golf Digest's "most fun" courses (14:11-18:11) Club Champion news: Three new stores and one new state (18:12-32:35) Yea or nays featuring push carts on the green, ayahuasca, Halloween music, and MORE! (32:36-1:01:53) Interview with Drew Cody, 33rd ranked in the World Long Drive Championships Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:01:47

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Superstition Ain't The Way

10/13/2023
There's nothing unlucky about Friday the 13th when there's a new episode of the pod! Nick and Cassie lament the lame US showing at the Ryder Cup, talk through some LIV news, chat about the Big Easy, and MORE! (00:00-4:58) Nick "doesn't want to talk about the Ryder Cup" and then does so for five minutes (4:59-8:39) Matt Fitzpatrick is a winner (and so is his mom), Lexi is prepping to beat the boys (8:40-14:07) LIV won't be ranked, the Justice Department is guilty of slow play, deciphering the 2023 LIV team championship (14:08-20:35) CC news: It's shaft season, World Long Drive, new Center Valley studio (20:36-36:24) Yea or nays featuring Shell Bay, New Orleans, Friday the 13th, and MORE! Listener Questions (36:25-41:48) Of the 65,000 combos in every store, how many of them are actually relevant to any given golfer? (41:49-44:24) What do you think will be the biggest thing to change about custom fitting in the near future? (44:25-47:21) Would you rather: Allow open qualifications to the Ryder Cup (like the US Open) for men, women, juniors, etc. OR allow golfers to pay their way into a spot on the team. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! This episode was sponsored by our friends at Honma Golf! Check them out at us.honmagolf.com.

Duration:00:47:21

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Fujikura's Spencer Reynolds and Shooting Shots

9/29/2023
This week, Nick can't wait for the Cup and Cassie gives the hottest take of her life. Also, Spencer Reynolds from Fujikura joins the pod and gets reeeeeeeaaallllyyyy honest about the Roman Empire. (00:00-7:32) Betting on the Ryder Cup (or not?), equipment swaps, Brooksy's attempt to rewrite history (7:33-12:23) All square at the Solheim, Lexi's least favorite memory from the week, new formats (12:24-16:57) Bryson really likes Chicago, Adidas files suit, warehouse tragedy (16:58-20:25) Club Champion news: new demos, Furyk & Friends, World Long Drive Championship sneak peek (20:26-55:19) Interview with Spencer Reynolds, Product & Brand Manager at Fujikura Golf (55:20-01:18:30) Yea or nays featuring the Ryder Cup trophy, Swifties, persimmons, and MORE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:18:22

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Throw It Like A Quarterback

9/15/2023
There's no such thing as an off-season for Nick and Cassie! They talk Ryder Cup, the Fortinet/Fortnight Championship, bad bets on the Jets, and MORE! (00:00-11:09) Ryder Cup concerns, throwback polos, NSFW mental warfare on the course (11:10-15:24) Tiger spotting, scorecard math is hard, Rory made a wish come true (15:25-18:16) Stacks and stacks at Shadow Creek, bunker blackmail (18:17-23:22) CC news: A ton of demos, Putter Fitting Month, new Vancouver studio (23:23-41:39) Yea or nays featuring Sacks Parente, Christmas decor, Aaron Rodgers, and MORE! Listener Questions (41:40-45:55) How does SAM PuttLab work? (45:56-47:38) When deciding between a fairway wood or a hybrid for a golfer's bag makeup, what factors go into that recommendation? (47:39-50:56) Which would you rather give up forever -- the ability to play through OR being able to get out of a hazard in one shot? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! This episode was sponsored by our friends at SeeMore Putters! Check them out at cart.seemore.com.

Duration:00:50:51

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Flat Cat's Samir Ghousheh and Making The Team

9/1/2023
Cassie left the show in Nick's hands this week so he brought in the Chairman of the Board, Joe! They talk Ryder Cup teams, male vs. female clubs, Happy Gilmore, and MORE! (00:00-11:01) Ryder Cup Team USA takes, salty snubs, and Viktory to the tune of $18 million (11:02-15:57) Bob Barker (RIP), Scottie's scoring is seventh to one, and an unfortunate 4-putt steals the show (15:58-23:38) Patrick Reed really doesn't know how to use hashtags, salty snubs redux, and a penalty that might have been worth it? (23:39-31:18) Club Champion news: new demos, new studios, Putter Fitting Month is here (31:19-53:51) Yea or nays featuring Scotch games, playoff formats, Yellowstone, and MORE (53:52-01:27:24) Interview with Samir Ghousheh, Chief Revenue Officer at Winston Products, which carries Flat Cat Grips Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:27:33

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Don't Sweat The Technique

8/18/2023
Nick and Cassie get culinary this week to talk about peanut butter + banana sammies, popsicles, Sunny D seltzer, and MORE! (00:00-06:45) Swass, Glover's swag, the BMW is in our backyard (06:46-16:18) Phil Mick-water ball, money games, American ladies are topping the charts (16:19-22:02) Costco hot takes, Club Champion updates + demos (22:03-33:51) Yea or nays featuring port-o-potties, spiked coffee, cage fights, and MORE! Listener Questions (33:52-36:15) Why doesn't Club Champion fit for Krank drivers? (36:16-40:33) How do Club Champion builders adjust swingweight during a build? (40:34-46:56) Rank your top three golf movies...and your least favorite. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show!

Duration:00:46:56

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Wilson's Harry Nodwell and Solving For X

8/4/2023
We're bringing you golf news from A to X this week! Wilson's Product Line Manager, Harry Nodwell, joins Nick and Cassie to nerd out about specs and give his take on skipping Majors. PLUS: Yea or nays, Tour equipment swaps, money talks, and MORE! (00:00-12:38) 3M recap, shaking it up with announcers, LPGA wins and DQs (12:39-20:16) Being on the bubble, Phil demands an apology, Tiger is the new director in town (20:17-32:22) Club Champion news: new demos, a new Texas studio, and a new name on social media (32:23-01:12:00) Interview with Harry Nodwell, Wilson's Product Line Manager (01:12:01-01:28:44) Yea or nays featuring John Daly (the drink), new Twitter branding, Messi, and MORE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @clubchampionmedia Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @clubchampmedia

Duration:01:28:44

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Got More Flavor Than Willy Wonka

7/21/2023
It's movie magic vs. Major magic! Nick and Cassie talk about the upcoming (British) Open Championship, Barbieheimer, stealing Scotty Camerons, and MORE! (00:00-10:41) Bets about the Open, Rory wins in Scotland and trolls a fan, "garage club" clickbait (10:42-17:20) Rahm and Callaway re-up, Lydia Ko whiffs...on three holes, a BS record for Davis Love III (17:21-28:16) Steph Curry aces and races, morons try to steal putters in their pants, Titleist T-Series demos are nearly here (28:17-41:02) Yea or nays featuring breakfast balls, Willy Wonka, concerts at golf events, and MORE! Listener Questions (41:03-49:22) How does Club Champion decide where to put a new fitting studio and why aren't there any Club Champions inside of country clubs? (49:23-51:35) What's one thing you would see on a golf course that would cause you to leave mid-round? (51:36-55:48) Would you rather: Have an Augusta membership and free Masters tickets for life OR be present at all four Majors to see a golfer win a Grand Slam? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show!

Duration:00:55:48