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EP178. How to Be the Best Tournament Partner with Phyllis Haberer May 21, 2026

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Want to be the perfect golf tournament partner? In this episode of T-Time, I’m joined by Phyllis Haberer, 2025 Club Champion and President of the Durand Eastman Women's Golf Club, to reveal the mindset and strategies that make a winning duo.

We’re talking energy, attitude, and the little things that make a big difference when you’re playing side by side with someone. Phyllis shares her tried-and-true tips for building trust, staying positive, and showing up as a teammate who elevates the game - no matter the score.

Whether you're teaming up for the first time or you're a seasoned duo, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you compete with confidence and connect with your partner.

PLUS, wait until the end to get your tournament practice freebie!

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About Phyllis

Phyllis Haberer is a mortgage loan officer and productivity coach at Premium Mortgage Corporation in Rochester, NY, where she guides clients through tailored mortgage solutions. She also contributes financial articles to Rochester Woman Online. As President of the Durand Eastman Women's Golf Club, Phyllis champions women in golf and recently won her first club championship in 2025. On the course or in the office, she leads with purpose, partnership, and a commitment to lifting others up. Instagram: @mtggirl.
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EP177. The Golf Closet: Finding the Perfect Swag & Tee Gifts for Your Tournament with Alix Chesno May 19, 2026

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In this episode of T-Time, Alixandra Chesno from ShopAlix drops in to talk about tournament merch, fashion, and gear.

Looking into planning a themed tournament for your club? We’ll share some inspiration, including swag ideas and decor to create memorable experiences.

From tennis pro to golf fashion mogul, Alix shares how she built a brand that’s changing women’s golf style, and we bring back The Golf Closet to get Alix’s wardrobe recommendations.

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EP176. Let's Talk About Bandon Dunes May 14, 2026

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In this episode of T-Time, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 2026 Creek Cup at Bandon Dunes, and let me tell you, it was magic - the highs, the laughs, and the moments that made it unforgettable.

Want to know which Creek Cup location you should get to next? We rank our favorite past tournaments and locations.

We kicked things off with the most important decision of the week: our tournament mascots. This year, we went with Team Elk vs. Team Bison.

Find out how Team Bison made their comeback with an unusual winning strategy, get our first impressions of the incredible Bandon Dunes Resort, hear about the inaugural Bandon Creek Book Club, and get the inside scoop on the upcoming Wimbledon finals.

PS: watch this space for the Creek Cup docuseries!

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EP175. Three Golf Improvement Mindsets to Take Into This Golf Season with Justin Klemballa May 12, 2026

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In this episode of T-Time, golf coach and performance expert Justin Klemballa returns to reveal his proven P.A.R. Method, a mental and practical framework every golfer needs to dominate the upcoming season. Whether you're aiming to break 90, win your club championship, or simply enjoy the game more, Justin breaks down how you can achieve your goals.

Discover why just making bogey might be the smartest strategy for lower scores, how the One-Third Practice Routine maximizes time on the range, why you should be practicing your putting (even if it’s not your favorite part of the game), and find out why tracking your stats is non-negotiable if you want real improvement.

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Justin's Previous Episodes:

136. How to Break 90 More Often with Justin Klemballa 131. How to Make Golf Easy with Justin Klemballa 35. [Part One] Breaking Bogeys Workshop: Do You Have a Goal to Break 100 or Break 90 this Season?36. [Part Two] Breaking Bogeys Workshop: Do You Have a Goal to Break 100 or Break 90 this Season?

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174. What It Really Took to Film the Desert Classic Docuseries with Carly Gilleland May 07, 2026

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In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Carly Gilleland, the creative force behind The Good Vibe Studios, to talk all about what went into creating The Making of the Desert Classic, our 6-part behind-the-scenes documentary following Arizona’s biggest women’s golf tournament.

We talk about the chaos, creativity, and real-time problem solving that comes with filming something this big, including making split-second decisions that impact hundreds of people and capturing the moments you can’t plan for. Carly also shares what it took to turn hours of raw footage into a story that actually feels authentic to the event and the women behind it.

From pre-production planning to hot mic moments and everything in between, this episode gives a real look at the energy, teamwork, and good vibes that brought the entire series to life.

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173. Love Him or Hate Him, What Rory Taught Us at the Masters with Evan Singer May 05, 2026

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I'm sitting down with Evan Singer, co-founder of The Par Train, and we’re diving into the Masters Tournament at Augusta National. We’ll get into the deeper layers of the game, from course design to player psychology, and the emotional journey of the sport.

What makes Augusta National such a unique challenge? We look at the evolving back nine, the planned rollbacks, and the public perceptions of some of the sport’s top players.

The biggest lesson: the importance of embracing the struggle, finding joy and beauty in the process, and recognizing that golf doesn’t owe us anything.

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About Evan Singer

Evan Singer is a mental performance coach and co-founder of The Par Train, a Top

10 Golf Podcast in the U.S. and online community focused on the mental side of the

game.

Leveraging his experience working with companies like Uber, TaylorMade Golf, and

the NFL, Evan applies mindfulness and corporate stress management strategies to

help golfers of all skill levels #enjoytheride again.

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Ep.40 - 5 Keys to Stay Miserable on the Golf Course, with The Par Train Dudes.

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172. We’re Back and We Have Some Updates! Apr 28, 2026

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I’m so excited to be back on the podcast! We’re recording brand new episodes and will start dropping them weekly. In this episode, Ashley and I fill you in on what’s been happening behind the scenes and what exciting things are coming next – thanks for listening!

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171. Winning Your First Club Championship with Phyllis Haberer Sep 03, 2025

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"Down the middle, down the middle, chip one putt." That was the mantra Phylly sang in her head throughout her breakthrough club championship win at Durand Eastman, Rochester's notoriously difficult municipal course.

After years of close calls, including a tough shank into the water on the 16th hole during a Florida club championship, Phylly finally broke through. She entered day two tied for third, grouped with three-time defending champion Deb Wood, who had just dominated at Wanakah Country Club days earlier with a 76.

The mental game nearly derailed her before she started. Coming off a brutal 92 at Wanakah (where Wood won), Phylly arrived with zero expectations. She didn't even warm up or practice putting. Instead, she treated it like any other league day rather than the championship finale.

While Wood and the other leaders shot 44s on the front nine, Phylly fired a smooth 40. Her strategy was pure consistency: "I can't get on par fours in two 'cause I only hit my drive like 160, 170." So she chipped and one-putted her way to pars and bogeys while others chased birdies.

The 18th hole loomed as her "arch nemesis": a par five so treacherous it was featured in Golf Magazine. "I thought, oh, second place isn't so bad," she admitted, already accepting potential defeat. But when Wood failed to reach the green in three, Phylly knew she had it.

The celebration was subdued. She didn't even realize she'd won until others confirmed no one ahead had caught her. After decades of trying, her 82 delivered the breakthrough, proving that sometimes the best strategy is simply playing your own game!

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170. The Bandon Dunes Solstice with Jason Baumeister Aug 05, 2025

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"You wake up at 5:20, you put your tee in the ground, you hit your shot, and then the four of you walk off to the ball and you hit it again, and you keep on going. It's very simplistic. You go left foot, right foot until you're finished. 72 holes."

Jason has tackled one of golf's most brutal endurance tests 13 times: the Bandon Solstice. This isn't your casual weekend round. Participants play 72 holes of walking-only golf in a single day, starting at 5:20 AM on the longest day of the year at Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon. What makes this particularly nasty? Try 50,000+ steps across four championship courses with no carts allowed. Jason learned the hard way when his caddie bailed after 36 holes during his first attempt, forcing him to carry his own bag the rest of the way. The preparation is serious business: "You need to eat a lot of food the night before. You should be uncomfortable when you leave the dinner table" because you'll burn around 10,000 calories during the challenge! Weather can be absolutely brutal. Jason recalls 60-mph winds so fierce that "the sand looked like water" flowing across the beach below the clifftop courses. Getting in requires either legacy status (like Jason earned by pestering the original GM into making it official) or winning what's essentially a lottery that sells out within minutes. The waiting list is rumored to be 10 years deep.

"It's absolutely doable to such a broad range of fitness levels," Jason insists, though surviving involves equal parts physical endurance and mental fortitude. Expect rewards in the form of gift bags, stories at McKees Pub, and bragging rights for completing golf's ultimate marathon!

For more information about the Bandon Dunes Solstice, please visit: https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/golf-events/

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169. The 29029 Everesting Challenge with Justin Klemballa Jul 22, 2025

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Justin Klemballa tackled one of the most grueling endurance challenges out there – the 29029 Everting event at Jackson Hole. For those unfamiliar, this isn't your typical weekend hike. Participants climb a mountain 19 times in 36 hours to reach the equivalent height of Mount Everest (29,029 feet). You read that right – 19 times up the same brutal mountain. It's steep as hell and requires the most ascents of any 29029 location. Only two-thirds of participants actually finish and earn the coveted red hat. The experience has Justin buzzing about hosting his own golf instruction trips, combining bucket-list destinations with on-course coaching. Because apparently, surviving 29029 gives you ideas about doing more impossible things.

Connect with Justin Klemballa: Instagram, Youtube, Breaking Bogeys Program

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