The Golfer's Journal Podcast

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Gil Hanse Reveals the 2026 BTS Tour Jan 14, 2026

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For seven years, members of The Golfer’s Journal have traveled the world to play golf together. More than just a series of subscriber events, the Broken Tee Society Tour has become a cornerstone of our community, fostering lasting friendships and unforgettable experiences on some of the most iconic courses in the world.

Where are we headed next? Renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse joined TGJ Brand Director Casey Bannon to unveil Part 2 of the 2026 schedule in front of a live audience in the new Broken Tee Society app. With a mix of major championship venues, ultra-privates, public defenders and far-flung adventures, this list boldly goes where no BTS Tour has gone before.

All events are exclusive to Broken Tee Society members. Join here to start registering today: https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYT

TGJ Podcast is presented by Titleist.

Special thanks to our 2026 BTS Tour sponsors: Golden Road Brewing Co., Titleist, Club Glove, FootJoy, BMW, Foresight Sports and Bushnell Golf.

The Best of TGJ Podcast feat. Jimmy Dunne, Keith Mitchell, D.J. Piehowski, Leon Panetta & Sandra Boynton Dec 23, 2025

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When we started this podcast back in 2017, we didn’t have a grand plan. We just wanted to tell good golf stories and see where they took us. Two hundred episodes later, that’s still our north star.

To mark the occasion, we asked a few familiar voices from the show to pick their favorite episode from the first 199. TGJ’s Tom Coyne, Casey Bannon, Travis Hill and Alek Timm, along with our original host, No Laying Up’s D.J. Piehowski, each share why these shows stuck with them before rolling them out in full.

The result is nearly four hours of conversations that helped shape the podcast. It’s meant for long drives, holiday travel, and strolling down memory lane. Start at the beginning or jump around. Either way, thanks for listening.

The Golfer's Journal and this podcast are made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYT⁠

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(00:00:00) A thank you from Tom Coyne

(00:03:54) The story of Len Mattiace, selected by D.J. Piehowski

(01:02:38) Jimmy Dunne, selected by Tom Coyne

(01:29:20) Leon Panetta & Ted Balestreri, selected by Casey Bannon

(01:59:18) Sandra Boynton, selected by Travis Hill

(02:49:26) Keith Mitchell, selected by Alek Timm

(03:56:01) Here’s to the next 200

Episode 199: Jeff Warne Is Up To Something Dec 09, 2025

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Jeff Warne has quietly led one of golf’s most interesting lives, from growing up in Augusta to building a stellar reputation as a top-100 instructor to becoming director of golf at The Bridge. He’s spent decades learning how clubs create the best experiences, and now he’s putting it into practice with one of his own with New Holland Golf Club, a new project rising amidst the Aiken golf boom. Warne joins Tom Coyne to lay out his vision for New Holland’s identity: a “firm but slow” heathland design, a UK-inspired access model, no cabins in sight, and a damn good hot dog bar. It’s an inside look at one of the most interesting new builds in American golf.

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Episode 198: The Rise, Fall and Rise of The Bryan Bros Nov 26, 2025

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They were can’t-miss kids. South Carolina standouts. PGA Tour hopefuls. Pioneers of golf’s YouTube era. But success is rarely a straight line. Alongside their feature in The Golfer’s Journal No. 34, George and Wesley Bryan sit down with TGJ managing editor Travis Hill to finally tell their whole story from the patio at Solina Golf Club, where it all began. They talk about the early days at Solina under their dad’s watch, the mini-tour failures, the trick-shot breakout that kept the lights on, and Wesley’s rapid climb to the PGA Tour. They also open up about their financial rock bottoms, the creative bets that paid off, and the growing tension with the PGA Tour as they carve their own path on YouTube. It’s the full arc of the Bryan Bros rise, fall, and rise again, told in their own words.

Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded in May 2025.

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Episode 197: David Coggins & the Art of the Pursuit Nov 11, 2025

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Author and essayist David Coggins has long explored the rituals that shape a life well lived. In his book The Optimist, he turns that focus to fly fishing, uncovering lessons in patience, humility, and craft that echo the same challenges found in golf. In this thoughtful conversation with host Tom Coyne, Coggins reflects on why the best days on the water—and the course—rarely come down to results, but to the time spent outside, learning and improving. Together, they wander through Scotland’s rivers and fairways, the art of slowing down, and the satisfaction of being a perpetual student in a pursuit that resists mastery.

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Episode 196: How I Built Ohoopee Oct 23, 2025

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Few places in golf have inspired as much intrigue—or imitation—as Ohoopee Match Club. For founder Michael Walrath, it was never about simply building an exclusive playground. It was a simple promise to keep his friends connected. In this wide-ranging conversation with host Casey Bannon, Walrath shares how a 20-page “manifesto” became one of the most talked-about clubs in the world. From zebras in Georgia to a Michelin-level restaurant, he reveals the ideas, risks, and small rebellions that shaped Ohoopee’s identity as one of the best experiences in golf. Along the way, Walrath reflects on his parallel life as a tech CEO, why he thinks golf clubs are bad investments, and how chasing timelessness—not trends—has become his life’s most rewarding project.

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Episode 195: Bud Cauley’s Battle Back Oct 06, 2025

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Bud Cauley was a sure thing: three-time All-American at Alabama, Walker Cup star and one of the rare players to skip Q-School and go straight to the PGA Tour. But golf hardly follows a script. After injuries, multiple surgeries, and a near-fatal 2018 car accident that kept him away for more than three years, Cauley wasn’t sure if he had a future on the PGA Tour. Now 35, he joins host Tom Coyne from The Bear’s Club to reflect on the comeback season that vaulted him back into the spotlight. They discuss the role of family, friends like Justin Thomas keeping him going, and how fatherhood has reframed his approach to the game. It’s a genuine look at resilience from a player making the most of his second chance.

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Part 2 | Red, White, Black & Blue | Art vs. Science Sep 21, 2025

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This is part two of a two-part TGJ Podcast series that explores the simmering animosity and contrasting philosophies shaping the road to the 2025 Ryder Cup. The series is voiced by Chandler Withington, former head professional at Hazeltine National and a consultant to the winning American side in 2016.

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After another American collapse at Medinah in 2012, two very different approaches to team building came into focus. Europe leaned into culture, continuity and connection, while the U.S. searched for formulas, fixes and new leadership. Part two examines how those contrasting philosophies shape each side, and how they now collide on the eve of Bethpage in 2025.

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Part 1 | Red, White, Black & Blue | Bad Blood Sep 21, 2025

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This is part one of a two-part TGJ Podcast series that explores the simmering animosity and contrasting philosophies shaping the road to the 2025 Ryder Cup. The series is voiced by Chandler Withington, former head professional at Hazeltine National and a consultant to the winning American side in 2016.

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Until the mid-1980s, the Ryder Cup was little more than a friendly exhibition dominated by American stars. But when Seve Ballesteros and Tony Jacklin rallied Europe at The Belfry in 1985, everything changed. Part one tells the story of how polite applause gave way to jeers, tense matches spilled into parking lots and a nearly forgotten event transformed into golf’s fiercest rivalry.

The Golfer’s Journal Podcast is presented by Titleist.

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Episode 194: Linkin Parkland Sep 04, 2025

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Dave “Phoenix” Farrell has led a different golf life. For more than two decades, he has played bass for Linkin Park, one of the most influential and highest-selling rock bands of all time. And whenever he’s offstage, he’s usually playing golf. His career has taken him all over the world and given him incredible opportunities. In this conversation with TGJ’s Travis Hill, Farrell shares stories of rounds at the world’s best courses while on tour, the friendships forged at the Dunhill Links, a three-birdie day at Augusta and how the game helped him navigate grief after the loss of the band’s former lead singer Chester Bennington. From architecture debates to wearing rubber pants at St. Andrews, Farrell proves his game can travel.

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