
Fits with the Founder (Club Champion)
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29 Oct 2021 | Chad Embrey and Ghostly Graphite | 00:45:38 | |
In the Fits with the Founder Halloween special, Nick and Cassie are joined by Fujikura's Chad Embrey to talk horror stories from his time on the course with Nick and how Fuji's revolutionizing golf with graphite iron shafts. PLUS: How Nick and Cassie celebrate Halloween, new tech coming to Club Champion and MORE! (00:00-05:17) Halloween talk and new tech/demos coming to Club Champion (05:18-08:05) Big wins for Rory McIlroy and Hideki Matsuyama, Lexi Thompson in Greg Norman's tournament and other golf news (08:06-45:43) Interview with Fujikura's official jack-of-all-trades, Chad Embrey Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
20 Dec 2024 | Keeping It 100 With Mitch Schneider + Mean Tweets | 01:08:39 | |
It's our season finale AND our 100th episode! 🎉 Another team member joins Nick and Cassie to read through some mean tweets, and Nick and Cassie kick off new equipment season! (00:00-15:53) Golf talk including Scottie's three-peat, Tiger and Charlie, payment at the Ryder Cup, and MORE. (15:54-30:55) Yea or nays featuring the Old Course reversed, The Match, gift cards as a gift, and MORE! (30:56-end) Mean tweets with Mitch Schneider, Regional Sales Manager Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
07 Jul 2023 | Evnroll's Guerin Rife and Barefoot Freedom Golf | 01:24:12 | |
The inventor of putter grooves and the teeless driver is on the pod! Nick and Cassie catch up with Evnroll's Guerin Rife to talk two ball putters, Disney World, John Hughes, and MORE. PLUS: Yea or nays, Fowler finally finishes, Champions Tour records, and a new meaning for DILF. (00:00-07:53) Independence Day recap, TPC Deere Run is what's up, Bernhard Langer is an oldie but a goodie (07:54-13:26) Three-peat on the LIV Tour, SERENITY NOW, Lexi Thompson has an awful run of luck (13:27-22:22) Club Champion news: new demos, a new Mississippi studio, and a sneak peek at a new promotion (22:23-01:04:50) Interview with a putter legend — Evnroll's Guerin Rife (01:04:51-01:25:31) Yea or nays featuring Leo Burnett, AimPoint, golf "uniforms", and MORE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
05 Mar 2021 | Fits with the Founder SNEAK PEEK | 00:12:57 | |
This show is the perfect fit for you...guaranteed! Welcome to the teaser episode of Fits with the Founder, a show that takes an unfiltered look at the golf industry! Hosted by Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne and Club Champion's Marketing Manager Cassie Bausch, each show will dive into current golf world topics and of course, how the art of club fitting “fits” into the sport. Join us every other Friday for expert insight and a behind-the-scenes view of all things golf. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
29 Sep 2023 | Fujikura's Spencer Reynolds and Shooting Shots | 01:18:22 | |
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 | |||
05 Jul 2024 | Sky Booms and Kinetixx's Jason Horodezky | 01:14:28 | |
It's Nick's favorite holiday — he and Cassie talk about 'Merica and all the recent golf news. Tune in for takes on TPC Deere Run, llama caddies, corn hole, and MORE! (00:00-14:40) Golf talk including snapped drivers, snoozy tournaments, aces and odds, new demos, and MORE. (14:41-30:04) Yea or nays featuring 9-woods, home course handicaps, novelty caddies, and MORE! (30:05-end) Interview with Jason Horodezky, CEO/CTO of Kinetixx Golf Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
20 Jan 2023 | Kyle Morris and the Equipment Extravaganza | 01:25:04 | |
Regional GM and Master Fitter Kyle Morris returns to the program to chop it up with Nick and Cassie about all the brand new 2023 equipment releases and discusses his barbecue rituals. PLUS: Netflix's Full Swing documentary is releasing soon, Paige Spiranac's Twitter beef, and MORE! (00:00-06:19) Intro and Club Champion updates: new stores at home and overseas, turnaround times, and more. (06:20-13:26) Netflix's new PGA documentary Full Swing is almost here and LIV locks in a TV deal with the CW (13:27-15:46) Davis Love III is named Ryder Cup Captain again and LPGA fines golfers for not playing season opener (15:47-21:17) Paige Spiranac (Alpha Jugs) gets into a Twitter war with Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (21:17-01:12:47) Kyle Morris discusses all the new equipment releases
(01:12:48-01:25:12) Yea or nays with Kyle feat.: barbecue, playing shorter tees, carbon clubs, and Tom Brady's retirement Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter:
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03 Feb 2023 | Beef is When I See You | 00:44:43 | |
On this week's episode, the gang recaps the PGA Show, the Rory-Patrick Reed beef, and Max Homa's big win at the Farmers Insurance Open. PLUS: Yea or nays, the most toxic person in the golf world, and MORE! (00:00-09:11) Recap of the PGA Show and Nick's 2023 driver fitting (09:12-15:21) Max Homa wins the Farmers Insurance Open and the Tee-Gate beef between Rory and Patrick Reed (15:22-17:57) The NHL All-Star Weekend features a golf event and 150+ hours of college golf is being broadcasted this spring (17:58-22:04) EA Sports is bringing back its PGA Tour video game series and Dana White's The Slap league looks INSANE (22:05-24:26) New demos at Club Champion (24:27-33:55) Yea or nays featuring HBO's The Last of Us, barefoot golf, 3-irons, and MORE! Listener Questions (33:56-36:22) Is it more important to be fit for the maximum distance or the best control/accuracy? (36:23-39:10) My daughter wants to get into golf – can I have an old set cut to her specs? What other options are there? (39:11-44:47) If you could eliminate one professional player from golf for the betterment of the game, who would it be? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
04 Aug 2023 | Wilson's Harry Nodwell and Solving For X | 01:28:44 | |
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 | |||
11 Nov 2022 | Fittin' For Two | 00:59:12 | |
On this week's episode, Nick and Cassie talk all the news from TMRW Golf and the latest version of The Match, and ponder the question: should you be fit for more than one of the same club? PLUS: Yea or nays, Patrick Reed's lawsuits, and Nick's peeves. (00:00-05:02) It's November and the weather is weirdly warm + TMRW Golf's list of investors is STACKED (05:03-08:05) Tiger + Rory vs. JT + Jordan and Bernhard Langer might be the Champions Tour GOAT (08:06-12:42) Gemma Dryburgh is the 11th first-time winner on the LPGA Tour this year and Patrick Reed's billion dollar lawsuits (12:43-18:40) The USGA and R&A golf rule changes for 2023 (18:41-29:15) Nick got fitted for new irons and Club Champion updates (29:16-42:05) Yea or nays featuring Christmas music before Thanksgiving, Jonah Hill as John Daly, disc golf, and more! (42:06-49:14) Nick's peeved about a few misinformed videos online Listener Questions (49:15-53:10) Is there a benefit for an average golfer to have more than one driver, or even more than one set of clubs? (53:11-54:53) Which clubs are more likely to help you break 80 or 90: short game or long game? (54:54-59:19) If you had a time machine what's one sporting event you would like to witness in person? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
25 Nov 2022 | Callaway's Dave Neville and Leftover Sandwiches | 01:14:01 | |
While you're eating leftovers and searching for great deals, wind down your holiday weekend with our latest episode! Callaway's Dave Neville joins us to talk about how Callaway reemerged as a category leader and whether or not he's for or against green bean casserole. PLUS: Crazy expensive tee times and a HUGE Club Champion fitting deal. (00:00-03:47) Nick and Cassie's Thanksgiving traditions (03:48-06:25) Lydia Ko wins the CME Group Tour Championship and everybody ghosted the CME Group Dinner (06:26-12:12) Jon Rahm wins the DP World Championship and continues to battle the OWGR + Rory wins fourth Harry Vardon trophy and butts heads with Greg Norman (12:13-23:55) Most Expensive Tee Times list (23:56-27:50) Club Champion's HUGE Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal + new demos hitting stores (27:51-56:17) Interview with Callaway's Sr. Director of Brand and Product Management, Dave Neville (56:18-01:14:09) Yea or nays with Dave Neville, featuring: corporate golf outings, green bean casserole, Petco Park, and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
18 Aug 2023 | Don't Sweat The Technique | 00:46:56 | |
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! | |||
17 Feb 2023 | JumboMax's John Mazzanoble and Finheads | 01:16:36 | |
JumboMax Grips President John Mazzanoble joins the show to discuss the origins of his company's iconic oversized grips as well as how he has a "fin" in the official mascot of the Miami Dolphins. PLUS: Yea or nays, Scottie Scheffler goes back-to-back at the WM Phoenix Open, and a recap of the Super Bowl commercials. (00:00-10:55) WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl weekend recap (10:56-16:20) Nick watched The Last of Us, Tiger's playing at the Genesis Open, and Netflix's Full Swing (16:21-27:24) Serena Williams' golf swing, Bryson is shopping for a new equipment sponsor, and LIV's reported revenue (27:25-31:30) Club Champion updates: 2023 lines are now in stores and a new store opening (31:31-01:03:21) Interview with JumboMax Grips President John Mazzanoble (01:03:22-01:16:44) Yea or nays feat.: Streaking, fishing, and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
05 Aug 2022 | Topgolf's Geoff Cottrill and Donut Holes | 01:07:54 | |
Topgolf CMO Geoff Cottrill joins Nick and Cassie to discuss the evolution of golf and entertainment, donut holes and Angry Birds. PLUS: More LIV drama and Club Champion milestones. (00:00-04:40)Tony Finau wins back to back and PGA Tour schedule changes (04:41-09:14) Tiger and Charles Barkley’s LIV deal denials and Henrik Stenson/Ryder Cup captaincy drama (09:15-13:45) Forbes Highest-Paid Golfers list and upcoming PGA/LPGA events (13:46-18:15) Club Champion updates: new stores, website and demos (18:16-50:51) Interview with Topgolf CMO Geoff Cottrill (50:52-01:07:54) Yea or nays with Geoff featuring: donut holes, golf gloves, Angry Birds and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
07 Jun 2024 | Ripping Darts and JP Wedges' JP Harrington | 01:16:38 | |
It's another wild wedge week for Nick and Cassie! They talk to the man behind JP Wedges and discuss on and off-course antics. Tune in for takes on Justin Timberlake, golfers without a Major, and MORE! (00:00-18:10) Golf talk including tragedy on Tour, dropped charges, retirements, fan caddies, and MORE. (18:11-32:46) Yea or nays featuring Park Golf, Red Lobster, Slim Shady, and MORE! (32:47-end) Interview with JP Harrington, Owner of JP Wedges Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
28 May 2021 | Pushin' (Swing)Weight | 00:35:16 | |
In this hefty episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie give you a science lesson on swingweight and how it can be beneficial to your set. Plus, a recap of Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship victory and the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau beef. (00:00-04:43) Phil Mickelson's win at the PGA Championship and fans return to the golf course. (04:44-07:33) Brooks and Bryson drama. (07:34-9:17) Barstool's Let Them Play Tournament was a win for the golf world. (9:18-18:24) Club Champion updates featuring new models coming to our stores and the launch of our Father's Day promotion! (18:25-35:19) Nick answers listener questions about swingweight, fitting older sets and stubborn clubs. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
23 Dec 2022 | Our CEO Adam Levy and the Airing of Grievances | 00:59:10 | |
It's a Festivus Miracle! On today's special episode, our own CEO Adam Levy joins Nick and Cassie to discuss how he got to Club Champion, his favorite kind of pizza, and whether he airs his grievances while discussing Festivus. PLUS: a PNC Championship recap and holiday yeas or nays. (00:00-05:06) PNC Championship recap: Vijay and Qass, Tiger and Charlie, the Dalys, and Annika's son stealing the show (05:07-09:41) JT and Jordan win The Match decisively and LIV Golf's COO steps down after just a year (09:42-16:27) Club Champion updates: new demos, a new store, and changes to our social media identity with TXG (16:28-43:58) Interview with Club Champion CEO Adam Levy (43:59-59:16) Yea or nay with Adam Levy featuring New York style pizza, Festivus, White Elephant gifting, and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
17 Jan 2025 | Guess Who's Back | 00:58:49 | |
New year, new takes! Nick and Cassie kick off season five with some strong opinions on the new TGL, a laundry list of new demos, a countdown to the PGA Show, and MORE! (00:00-32:48) Golf talk including TGL's first two weeks, EVERY DEMO EVER, and Club Champion updates. (32:49-45:25) Yea or nays featuring The Hammer, The Other Course at Scottsdale National, Pop Culture Jeopardy, and MORE! (45:26-end) Listener Questions 1. How different is the new equipment vs. last year's equipment in terms of performance? 2. What non-golf things do you do between shots to pass the time? 3. Rank in order from "tolerable" to "immediately jail": Slow play, the people who yell dumb stuff in a golfer's backswing on TV, driving the cart on the green, walking in a playing partner's line, giving unsolicited swing advice Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! | |||
27 May 2022 | Throw It Back | 00:45:58 | |
On this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie discuss the club throw and share stories about the times they've witnessed tensions boil over on the course. PLUS: a recap of the PGA Championship and Yea or Nays. (00:00-09:14) PGA Championship weekend recap: JT's win, Mito's collapse, Tiger's withdrawal and John Daly's shenanigans (09:15-13:20) Jack Nicklaus being sued by Nicklaus Companies and Memorial Day weekend plans (13:21-16:13) Club Champion updates: new demos and new stores (16:13-30:54) Yea Or Nays: Golf carts on Tour, yelling during PGA events, Stranger Things and more Listener Questions (30:55-34:15) How well can an old shaft perform with a new head or vice versa? Typically, technology adapts hand-in-hand, so can old components work with new ones? (34:16-37:54) How often should golfers "experiment" with clubs? Should their bag look different each round if they play in different conditions? (37:55-45:58) Club throws: funniest, scariest, or farthest club throw you've ever seen/done? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
14 Mar 2025 | Turn That Guinness To Gold | 00:40:56 | |
Nick and Cassie are ready for St. Patrick's Day with this boozy back-and-forth! Listen as they cover Russell Henley's eagle, Tiger's surgery, bar crawls, and MORE! (00:00-17:16) Golf talk about rangefinders on Tour, Xander back in the TGL, Callaway's deal with LIV, Club Champion updates, and MORE. (17:17-30:31) Yea or nays featuring grip powder, Good Boy seltzers, Guinness, and MORE! (30:32-end) Listener Questions
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11 Oct 2024 | The Intelligence Is Artificial | 00:43:33 | |
Nick and Cassie are loving the weather and leaving the 2024 golf season behind. Tune in to hear takes on Nutter Butter, dogs on golf courses, top Halloween candy, and MORE! (00:00-13:51) Golf talk including the Presidents Cup, LIV players in the Ryder Cup, John Daly doing John Daly things, and Club Champion updates. (13:52-24:12) Yea or nays featuring Bingo Bango Bongo, the Golf Pride x James Bond collab, drive-in movies, and MORE! (24:13-end) Listener Questions
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09 Jul 2021 | Chris Trott and the Aaron Rodgers Effect | 00:54:00 | |
Chris Trott from TaylorMade joins the show this week to discuss how the brand has made a splash in the world of social media, his interactions with golf legends, and how club fitting data can truly improve your game. PLUS: Nick and Cassie talk about The Match 4, Nick's hatred for Aaron Rodgers and golf at the upcoming Summer Olympics. (00:00-04:12) 4th of July weekend and even more Brooks v. Bryson drama (04:13-07:11) The Match 4 and Nick's opinion of Aaron Rodgers (07:12-11:59) Golf at the Summer Olympics and a John Deere Classic preview (12:00-54:00) Cassie's interview with TaylorMade's Chris Trott Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
21 Jan 2022 | Jeremy Stone and the Great White North | 00:45:50 | |
Jeremy Stone from Titleist joins us this week to talk why Titleist is the #1 ball in golf and whether he's for or against neon golf balls and shorts on Tour players. PLUS: Club Champion + TXG talk and new demos from TaylorMade, Callaway and Cobra have arrived! (00:00-03:20) New 2022 demos hit our stores (03:21-09:13) Club Champion acquires TXG (09:14-11:51) Hideki Matsuyama comes back to win the Sony Open Hawaii + Kevin Na v. Grayson Murray on Twitter (11:52-16:06) Air Jordan I Golf Shoe and LPGA Rule Changes (16:07-45:50) Interview with Titleist's VP of Golf Ball Marketing Jeremy Stone Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
02 Feb 2024 | To The Window, Not At All | 00:47:27 | |
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 | |||
24 Jun 2022 | Cereal and Milk | 00:39:57 | |
On this week's episode, Nick and Cassie break down the U.S. Open, talk LIV Tour updates and how it relates to Collin Morikawa's cereal routine, and do some yea or nays. (00:00-05:11) U.S. Open recap: Matty Fitz's win, LIV players miss the cut, Grayson Murray's club throw, and more (05:12-08:05) Jennifer Kupcho's win at the LPGA Classic, Scottie Scheffler sets Tour pay record, and Paige Spiranac is World's Sexiest Woman (08:06-11:28) LIV news and Collin Morikawa admits to crazy breakfast cereal habit (11:29-15:04) Club Champion updates (15:05-27:39) Yea or nays featuring: Themed golf bags, bucket hats, roller coasters, Amazon's The Boys and more Listener Questions (27:40-31:07) Can you be too young or too old for a fitting? (31:08-34:14) What other services can you get at CC if you already have clubs you love? (34:15-39:58) What's the farthest you would travel to play a single round of golf? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
15 Sep 2023 | Throw It Like A Quarterback | 00:50:51 | |
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. | |||
13 Oct 2023 | Superstition Ain't The Way | 00:47:21 | |
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. | |||
12 May 2023 | Arccos' Lou Stagner and Hitting a Clark Gable | 01:14:22 | |
Arccos Data Insights Lead, Lou Stagner, joins the pod to talk about tracking stats, data nerds, golf slang, and MORE. PLUS: Yea or nays, Tiger's court woes, Wells Fargo takes, and Twitter-trolling Tony Romo. (00:00-10:13) Tiger's trouble, Rickie will forever have Cassie's heart, sleepy golf at the Wells Fargo, and a very expensive rumor (10:14-17:25) Sergio gets called out, the LPGA is stellar at putts AND pitches, and new rules for college golfers (17:26-27:47) Tony Slo-mo, sorry...Romo, new stores + demos, and a brand new military + first responders program (27:48-59:38) Interview with Arccos' Lou Stagner (59:39-01:14:29) Yea or nays featuring golf workouts, VR golf, the coronation of Charles III, and MORE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
14 Apr 2023 | Honma's Joe Jung and Hip Hop Haters | 01:13:40 | |
Joe Jung from Honma joins Nick and Cassie to talk Japanese forging and secret menus. Catch their trip down memory lane — Joe used to be a Club Champion fitter! — along with big names dropping out, Green jacket envy, and some NSFW sports news. (00:00-11:12) All things Augusta and Major disappointments (11:13-16:00) Will Z. will be missed this season and Mr. All-About-Me McIlroy angers Nick (16:00-21:49) Mizuno, Wilson, and more demos hitting stores; new stores in Midland, TX and Farragut, TN (21:50-54:10) Interview with Honma's Regional Sales Director, Joseph Jung (54:11-01:13:48) Yea or nays featuring the Masters trophy, secret menu items at Augusta, Jon Rahm's favorite music, and MORE Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
30 Apr 2021 | Is It Worth It? | 00:50:39 | |
In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie quickly recap The Zurich Classic and Nick's eventful weekend on the golf course before going on a deep dive into Club Champion pricing. (00:00- 08:09) Club Champion updates and Nick's historic weekend on the golf course. (8:10-11:35) Nick and Cassie talk about the Zurich Classic and Cameron Smith's mullet. (11:36-50:40) The Big Question: Is a Club Champion fitting worth it? Nick and Cassie break down the pricing of Club Champion components and talk cost vs. value. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
22 Jul 2022 | LIV Sick | 00:34:02 | |
On this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick battles through sickness to recap the Open Championship with Cassie, and they provide takes on mullets, Nickelodeon golf broadcasts, and more! (00:00-05:24) Recap of the Open Championship and the US Adaptive Open (05:25-09:02) LIV Golf snags David Feherty, Henrik Stenson, and (possibly) Cam Smith and Charles Barkley (09:03-11:09) Club Champion updates: new demos, New York recap, and new website launch (11:10-19:08) Yea or nay feat. the Claret Jug, mullets, Wii Sports, and more! Listener Questions (19:09-23:21) Have you ever had to stop a fitting before it was complete and if so, why? (23:22-27:28) How far away do you think we are from optimal digital and/or fitter-less fittings? (27:29-34:03) With the recent Nickelodeon Slime Cup, do you think there are better ways for broadcasters, fitters and manufacturers to get kids playing golf? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
14 May 2021 | Angelo Papadourakis | 00:38:23 | |
In this installment of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie talk Club Champion news, Rory McIlroy's victory at the Wells Fargo Championship and Nick's inaugural Tik Tok dance. Later, Angelo Papadourakis of Sacks Parente joins the show to talk about the unique putters they have to offer. (00:00-04:45) Club Champion updates featuring new demos from Edel and Callaway coming to our stores. (4:46-7:45) Nick and Cassie recap the Wells Fargo Championship and Rory McIlroy's interesting equipment choice to seal the win. (7:46-12:25) Nick and Vic Afable from VA Shafts are now Tik Tok stars. (12:26-38:23) Angelo Papadourakis of Sacks Parente joins Nick and Cassie to talk about putters and the advancement of golf technology. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
17 Mar 2023 | Srixon's Brian Schielke + Michael Jolly and Getting Sawgrassed | 01:12:14 | |
Brian Schielke and Michael Jolly from Srixon join Nick and Cassie for the first dual guest episode! They discuss Srixon on Tour, club development, and MORE. PLUS: Yea or nays, Scottie Scheffler doing Scottie Scheffler things, Celebrity Death Pools, and a warning that we talk Tiger in the most explicit way possible. (00:00-9:12) March Madness preview and Players Championship recap (9:13-17:44) USGA/R&A ball rollbacks (caution: hot takes), the youths in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Tiger's lawsuit (17:45-21:24) Club Champion demos hitting stores, including Scotty Cameron and Cleveland putters (21:25-38:10) Yea or nays featuring no-cut events, blacklight mini golf, the Oscars (slaps and all), and MORE (38:11-01:12:19) Interview with Srixon's Brian Schielke, North America GM + Michael Jolly, PGA Tour Player Promotions Manager Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
24 Nov 2023 | Bettinardi's Sam Bettinardi and a Masters Dream Cast | 01:07:48 | |
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 | |||
01 Oct 2021 | Chris Voshall and the Ryder Cup Bathrooms | 00:57:19 | |
This week on Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie talk shop with Mizuno's Chris Voshall and cover everything from Chris's club designs to his favorite golf course to play. PLUS: The Club Champion gang recap their weekend at Whistling Straits and a horror story from the Ryder Cup porta-potties. (00:00-5:19) Club Champion updates and Whistling Straits as a Ryder Cup venue. (05:20-10:44) Ryder Cup porta-potty fiasco and racing to the first tee. (10:45-17:07) The Ryder Cup's biggest moments and LPGA's Nasa Hataoka's historic win at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. (17:08-57:25) Interview with Chris Voshall, Mizuno USA's Product and Marketing Manager. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
26 May 2023 | Blame It On The Wanamaker | 00:54:03 | |
It's Michael Block's world and we're all just living in it. Nick and Cassie get into a post-PGA Championship rundown, Brooksy's dominance in NYC, Nick's biggest pet peeve in the build shop, and MORE! (00:00-13:05) PGA Championship recap, joining the Block Party (before his comments on Rory 👀), Brooks bringing home the hardware (13:06-21:18) Takes on the home of the 2023 U.S. Open, LIV Tour on Team USA, Tiger update (21:19-27:27) Club Champion updates: new demos; check out our new podcast, Fathers of Fitting, on YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts! (27:28-41:34) Yea or nays featuring drinking out of the Wanamaker, Fast & Furious, backward caps, and MORE! Listener Questions (41:35-45:00) What is the Perfect Fit Guarantee? (45:01-49:45) Who do you consider your biggest competitors in the fitting space? (49:46-54:04) Which would you prefer -- being invited to a round of golf with people you're really excited to meet, only to find out it's actually disc golf OR being invited to a prestigious course but being paired with the slowest, most annoying players imaginable? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
25 Jun 2021 | Hit 'Em High, Hit 'Em Low | 00:42:15 | |
In this week's episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie dive right into Jon Rahm's US Open victory at Torrey Pines, celebrate Golf Digest naming Club Champion as a Top 100 Clubfitter for the tenth straight year and answer listener questions, including what are the best and worst golf movies of all-time? (00:00-05:43) Jon Rahm's US Open victory and should Torrey Pines be a major championship site? (05:44-13:09) Bryson not yelling "FORE!" and the green-reading book debacle. (13:10-15:44) Club Champion is a Golf Digest Top 100 Clubfitter. (15:45-28:00) Listener Questions: "How do CC fitters fit someone who is working on swing tweaks?" and "What brands do we see people fitted into MOST?" (28:01-42:20) A showdown over the best and worst golf movies ever. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
01 Sep 2023 | Flat Cat's Samir Ghousheh and Making The Team | 01:27:33 | |
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 | |||
28 Oct 2022 | Cobra's Ryan Roach and Pumpkin Beers | 01:11:21 | |
Cobra Golf's Ryan Roach joins Nick and Cassie on this special Halloween episode to discuss Cobra's innovative 3D printing method and the future of golf club design as well as whether they're for or against trick-or-treating and pumpkin flavored beers. PLUS: Rory milestone, Lexi gets a win, and more Halloween fun! (00:00-05:10) Rory is the new World No. 1 after a dominant 2022 and our brand ambassador Lexi Thompson is back in the winner's circle (05:11-07:48) Lydia Ko runs away with BMW Ladies Championship and LIV wants to make its own major tournaments (07:49-11:33) Cam Young is the PGA Rookie of the Year, new demos from PING and Callaway, and Club Champion content updates (11:34-16:33) Nick and Cassie's Halloween plans and traditions (16:34-51:41) Interview with Cobra Golf's Director of Innovation Ryan Roach (51:42-01:11:27) Yea or nays with Ryan Roach Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
29 Apr 2022 | Twitter Fingers | 00:43:22 | |
Nick and Cassie discuss all the wild updates in the world of golf including: recaps of Jordan Spieth's Easter Sunday win, the awesomeness of the Zurich Classic's Championship Belts, the "Camel Toe" golf club, and much, much more. PLUS: are Nick and Cassie for or against Elon Musk's Twitter buyout and wild animal encounters on the course. (00:00-10:20) Club Champion updates including our commercial shoot with Jim Furyk (10:21-14:25) RBC Heritage and baby drama, and the Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele duo wins Zurich Classic Championship Belts (14:26-17:08) Tom Brady's BRADY Brand unveils golf line, Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky tie the knot, and Max Homa's a Twitter genius (17:09-21:03) ClubProGuy's XE747 Camel Toe club update and the Saudi Golf League approaches final roster confirmation (21:04-31:38) Yea or Nays: vanity clubhead covers, plastic tees, Elon Musk, Hooters, and living on golf courses. Listener Questions (31:38-36:15) How do you get the longest lifespan out of fitted clubs? (36:16-40:00) What do you think will be the biggest thing to change about fitting in the near future? (40:01-43:22) Do you have any stories of encountering a wild animal on the course? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
30 Sep 2022 | Golf Pride's Bruce Miller and Sweater Weather | 01:16:43 | |
Golf Pride's Bruce Miller joins the show this week to share insight into what makes Golf Pride the industry's top grip company, why the MCC line is awesome, and whether he's for or against sweater weather. PLUS: a Presidents Cup recap and Bryson's rope malfunction. (00:00-05:35) US wins ninth straight Presidents Cup on the backs of Jordan Spieth and Max Homa (05:36-09:21) 19-year-old Atthaya Thitikul defeats Danielle Kang in an LPGA playoff and Charlie Woods is destined for greatness (09:22-14:29) 14-year-old makes the cut on the Asian Tour, LIV (kind of) finds a TV contract, and football talk (14:30-20:18) Bryson DeChambeau battles both a rope and the internet, and a LIV Chicago recap (20:19-23:55) Club Champion updates: two new stores and lots of new demos! (23:56-01:00:40) Interview with Golf Pride's Retail Product Manager, Bruce Miller (01:00:41-01:16:51) Yea or nays with Bruce featuring leather grips, putting with a glove, sweater weather, & MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
23 Jul 2021 | PURE Pleasure | 00:44:14 | |
This week's show is coming at you full-force with a complete rundown of SST PURE and all the burning questions Club Champion customers have asked about it over the years. PLUS: A recap of Collin Morikawa's Open Championship win, Olympic golf predictions, Nick's thoughts on the new Space Jam and new demos coming to our stores. (00:00-05:27) Collin Morikawa's victory at The Open Championship (05:28-09:40) New demos from Titleist, Mizuno and more coming to Club Champion (09:41-13:26) Nick and Cassie's Summer Olympics golf medal picks (13:27-16:37) Nick's thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy and LeBron James (16:38-44:14) All things SST PURE: The benefits, the big questions, does it work?, and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
08 Dec 2023 | (Don't) Hate the Player | 00:44:56 | |
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 | |||
23 Jun 2023 | Picture Phil Rollin' | 00:43:22 | |
Another Major in the books and Nick...wasn't feeling it. Nick and Cassie run through the U.S. Open at LACC, the wordiness of Watson, terrible Twitter rankings, and MORE! (00:00-9:50) Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open, Rickie wins our hearts, Gordon Sargent could probably win a lawsuit if unfairness was illegal (9:51-17:45) Tom Watson pens a looooooong open letter, LPGA ladies are breaking records, Pat Perez has a beef with Phil's photography, most hated golfers on Twitter (as ranked by science) (17:46-18:16) Club Champion updates (sort of) (18:17-30:46) Yea or nays featuring SkyTrak, Black Mirror, LIV's compensation fund, and MORE! Listener Questions (30:47-31:55) How does tee height come into play with driver fittings? (31:56-36:16) How often should a mid-to-high handicapper be fitted? (36:17-43:23) If you had a time machine, what one thing would you change about your golf life? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC | |||
21 Jun 2024 | Victory Lap | 00:55:30 | |
Three Majors down! Nick and Cassie recap Pinehurst, discuss mean tweets, define dry swingweighting, and MORE! (00:00-19:04) Golf talk including Bryson's Trophy Tour, the upcoming Olympics, and divorce petitions. (19:05-37:08) Yea or nays featuring the Drutter, Epsom salt, carnivals, and MORE! (37:09-end) Listener Questions 1. What have been the biggest advancements in shafts in the time you've been in the fitting industry? 2. What does it mean to "dry" swingweight and why does it matter? 3. Would you rather: See the PGA Tour get rid of all dress codes OR see them institute uniforms so you can't tell anyone apart? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! This episode is sponsored by our friends at EVNROLL. More about EVNROLL: evnroll.com | |||
25 Oct 2024 | Prime Time Picks and PING's Marty Jertson | 01:24:02 | |
Happy (almost) Halloween! 🎃 Nick and Cassie dive in to the most recent golf news, including sustainable mowing, new Bettinardi putters, The Match, and MORE! (00:00-23:46) Golf talk including the Ryder Cup ticket controversy, 50 mph winds in Vegas, TGL's schedule, and MORE. (23:47-38:11) Yea or nays featuring Antidote Putters, Bronny, mini candy bars, and MORE! (38:12-end) Interview with Marty Jertson, VP Fitting & Performance – PING Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
15 Apr 2022 | Ian Fraser and Peach Ice Cream's Funeral | 00:58:45 | |
TXG's Ian Fraser joins the show to talk about everything from how he got into digital golf content and fitting to why he dislikes hockey despite living in Canada. PLUS: Yeas and nays, and a Master's recap. (00:00-04:00) Club Champion updates: new demos, new stores and Paige Spiranac's commercial (04:01-09:43) A recap of The Master's: Scottie Scheffler wears the green jacket, bad betting beats, and some uneventful golf (09:44-14:22) Talkin' Tiger, honorary starters, and a funeral for the Peach Ice Cream sandwich at Augusta (14:23-16:50) Bryson's getting surgery and Fred Couples and Zach Johnson named President's Cup vice captains (16:51-41:28) Interview with TXG Founder and CEO Ian Fraser (41:29-58:46) Yea or nays with Ian feat.: hockey, mini golf, leaving the pin in, deep dish pizza and more Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
12 Apr 2024 | Bo Jackson and Playing Outside | 01:07:58 | |
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 | |||
02 Aug 2024 | Going For Gold and Cog Hill's Kevin Weeks | 01:11:39 | |
This entire episode is basically one big tangent! Nick and Cassie cover all the recent golf news and chat about everything else that comes to mind. Tune in for takes on tattoos, youth golf, putting robots, and MORE! (00:00-13:31) Golf talk including Jon Rahm in the winner's circle, a seven-year drought, and MORE. (13:32-31:45) Yea or nays featuring table tennis, dirty sodas, golf betting games that are more definitely not called Umbrella, and MORE! (31:46-end) Interview with Kevin Weeks, 2023 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year, Director of Instruction - Cog Hill Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
15 Mar 2024 | Aretera Shafts' Alex Dee and Burial Ground Birdies | 01:19:45 | |
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 | |||
01 Apr 2022 | The Renegade Masters | 00:38:22 | |
This week is our Masters preview episode, chock-full of predictions, Masters-themed Yea or Nays and a story from Nick about hiding his phone in a tree at Augusta National. PLUS: How does Club Champion fix botched fits from other places and will we ever have a Tour Van? (00:00-05:48) WGC Dell Match Play Recap and Masters predictions (05:49-08:29) Greg Norman 30 for 30 is coming soon to ESPN and Shaq is helping promote the LPGA (08:30-11:19) Two new Club Champion stores and a commercial shoot with Paige Spiranac (11:20-19:29) Yea or Nays: Match Play, The Green Jacket, Pimento Cheese sandwiches, fixing divots and March Madness Listener Questions (19:30-24:06) Have you ever thought about making a Club Champion Tour van? How would you customize/trickout your tour van? (24:07-28:55) How often have you dealt with botched fits? How do you go about fixing someone's set if they were matched into the wrong clubs elsewhere? (28:56-38:23) What's your hottest take on The Masters? Featuring a story about Nick hiding his phone in a tree at Augusta Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
10 Nov 2023 | It's A Bet, Lay It Down | 00:44:42 | |
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! | |||
06 Jan 2023 | Short Term Solution Ain't No Resolution | 00:58:45 | |
Merry New Year from Fits with the Founder! On the Season 3 premiere, Nick and Cassie discuss all the brand new equipment releases that drop this month and whether or not they're for or against New Year's Resolutions. PLUS: The Scott Stallings Masters mixup, yeas or nays, and Kirkland Signature golf clubs. (00:00-04:54) Christmas and New Year's Recap + LIV Golf players get invited to The Masters (04:55-09:04) Scott Stallings mistakenly gets Scott Stallings' Masters invite + PGA players can now miss one "elevated" event per year (09:05-15:20) Kirkland Signature is making irons and Nick has some THOUGHTS (15:21-27:20) New 2023 equipment releases from TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Cleveland, Srixon, and PING! (27:21-29:05) Club Champion updates: new store and our social media brand merge with TXG (29:06-45:39) Yeas or nays featuring backswing heckling, mulligans, Avatar, New Year's Resolutions + MORE! Listener Questions (45:40-49:03) What happens if I get fit during the winter and something isn't right when I get to play in the spring? (49:04-54:37) I'm afraid to tell my club pro that I want to get fit elsewhere; what should I do? Bonus level: My club pro is also my instructor. (54:38-58:51) Would you rather: Caddie for Tiger Woods once but never get to watch him play golf again OR caddie for Charlie Woods professionally but never get to meet Tiger in person. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
26 Nov 2021 | David Edel and Husky Luggage Rides | 00:41:53 | |
David Edel joins Nick and Cassie to discuss how Edel's fitting system came to be and he shares a story about Nick riding a motorized suitcase. PLUS: Club Champion's Black Friday deal, Tiger's back and MORE! (00:00-04:15) Nick and Cassie talk Thanksgiving foods and Club Champion's Black Friday gift card deal (04:16-07:30) The Match between Brooks and Bryson is here and Brooks is now a Srixon/Cleveland athlete (07:31-11:30) Rory rips his shirt off and Tiger's back (again)! (11:31-13:07) Jin Young Ko wins LPGA Tour Championship with a record round and more from the PGA/LPGA Tours (13:08-41:53) Interview with Edel Golf's David Edel Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
02 Apr 2021 | Many Brands, Many Many Many Many Brands | 00:26:50 | |
In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie address a hefty list of listener questions. (00:00- 04:52) Nick and Cassie discuss new clubs arriving at Club Champion studios, recap Inbee Park's win at The KIA Classic and Billy Horschel's WGC-Dell Match Play victory, as well as introduce Tucson, AZ to the Club Champion family. (04:53-26:53) Nick answers questions about brand agnosticism and goes in on how Club Champion can't be beat in brand availability. He and Cassie also discuss which club is the most important to get fitted, how to become a master club fitter, and their very candid opinions on the concept of online fittings. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
17 Sep 2021 | Rough Ryders | 00:45:52 | |
This week, Nick and Cassie preview the Ryder Cup, break down all the important components of a putter and how they work in a putter fitting, and discuss golf's greatest feuds. (00:00-4:10) Preview of the Ryder Cup and the conditions at Whistling Straits (4:11-10:52) Putter Fitting Month is ongoing at Club Champion and Golf Digest addresses the golf industry's equipment delays (10:53-14:58) Patrick Cantlay makes $5,000 per swing and new demos coming to Club Champion soon Listener Questions (14:59-22:53) What is the SAM Puttlab and what does it actually do? (22:54-34:19) What are some of the biggest trends in putting and do these unique components actually work? (34:20-45:52) What are the best and worst golf feuds? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
15 Oct 2021 | Ball Fits and Ric Flair Drip | 00:43:59 | |
A stylin' and profilin' Fits with the Founder coming at you today! Nick and Cassie discuss The Match V between Brooks and Bryson, driver length changes, and answer listener questions. PLUS: hear how the Club Champion gang would have Ric Flair involved in a dream match between two golf legends. (00:00-03:15) Spooky Season is officially here and Club Champion updates. (03:16-07:04) The Match V between Brooks and Bryson is officially on and Phil wins at Furyk and Friends event. (07:05-11:45) USGA driver length changes coming to the PGA and LPGA. (11:46-17:20) JR Smith makes his college golf debut and Tiger Woods cashing in on the Player Impact Program. (17:21-20:43) New demos and special deals coming to Club Champion. Listener Questions (20:44-26:10) Data vs. feel – How do fitters balance feel with the data, how often does feel overrule data? (26:11-34:00) Golf ball fitting – how important is it, how is it done, and how does Club Champion approach it? (34:01-44:00) What is your dream golf match? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
14 Oct 2022 | Fittin’ Makes Me Feel Good | 00:39:49 | |
Spooky season is in full swing on this week's show! Nick and Cassie recap the Furyk and Friends event, troll LeBron's viral golf swing, and discuss what golf courses they want to be buried at. PLUS: Yea or nays, new demos and pumpkin patches. (00:00-05:12) Nick and Cassie's pumpkin patch adventures and fall feelings (05:13-08:28) Friend of the program Steve Stricker wins Furyk and Friends and Jon Rahm wins his third Spanish Open (08:29-12:12) DJ wins $18 million bonus from LIV, Jodi Ewart Shadoff captures first win in 246 starts, and LeBron sucks at golf (12:13-15:45) Club Champion updates: new demos and a sneak peek at upcoming content (15:46-28:02) Yea or nays feat.: cutesy ball markers, long drive competitions, The Twilight Zone, & more! Listener Questions (28:03-31:21) Should golfers wait for the new products before getting fitted? Is there a point to getting fitted in the fall/winter? (31:22-34:51) Tipping etiquette/tipping stories: should you tip your fitter like you tip the caddie? (34:52-39:53) If you could pick any course/hole in golf as a burial site when you die, what would it be? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
13 Sep 2024 | May The Course Be With You | 01:05:28 | |
The season is over, yet Nick and Cassie have SO MUCH to talk about. Tune in for takes on LIV's 2025 schedule, Romo's trip to Q-school, Darth Vader, and MORE! (00:00-37:44) Golf talk including Scottie's $62 mil, Lexi's final Solheim Cup, mind tricks on the course, and the TopGolf/Callaway divorce. (37:45-51:23) Yea or nays featuring the Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston, haunted houses, the Cardigan Classic, and MORE! (51:24-end) Listener Questions 1. What is the difference between SAM PuttLab and Quintec? 2. How do you feel about NOT teeing it up on par threes and would that habit change a person's fitting? 3. Two truths and a lie: Golf edition This episode is brought to you by our friends at EVNROLL. Learn more about their handcrafted putters: evnroll.com Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! | |||
10 Jun 2022 | Major Champion Jim Furyk | 01:13:47 | |
On this special episode of Fits with the Founder, Major Champion Jim Furyk joins us to share stories and discuss the evolution of club fitting over the course of his 30-year career. Also, Nick and Cassie discuss all the wild LIV Golf news from this week. (00:00-04:09) Club Champion news: new stores and Father's Day deals (04:10-07:08) Preview of the US Open at Brookline and the Tom Brady/Aaron Rodgers duo wins the latest Match (07:09-20:26) The LIV Golf Invitational breakdown: PGA Tour suspensions, resignations, and all the speculation from this week in golf (20:27-58:54) Interview with Major Champion Jim Furyk (58:55-01:13:47) Yea or nays with Jim Furyk Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
05 Jan 2024 | Don't Forget The Brown Sugar | 00:42:47 | |
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 | |||
03 Sep 2021 | Sean Toulon and the Mad Scientist | 00:47:41 | |
To kick off Putter Fitting Month at Club Champion, Sean Toulon joins Nick and Cassie to talk about everything from his wild journey in the golf world to wine and his car obsession. PLUS: Bryson DeChambeau is officially a Club Champion ambassador and the USGA may change driver specs. (00:00-07:29) Bryson DeChambeau joins the Club Champion team + an unforgettable BMW Championship (07:30-10:59) Lexi Thompson at the Solheim Cup + Ryder Cup predictions (11:00-15:15) USGA driver length controversy (15:16-47:46) Interview with SVP of Callaway and Founder of Toulon Design, Sean Toulon Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
22 Dec 2023 | Garsen Grips' Bernerd Garsen and Hangover Hashbrowns | 01:23:37 | |
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 | |||
07 Jan 2022 | That New New | 00:38:09 | |
Season 2 of Fits with the Founder is here! This week, Nick and Cassie talk new updates to Club Champion and the show, the release of TaylorMade's Stealth and Callaway's Rogue ST lines, and the effectiveness of the PGA's Player Impact Program. PLUS: Is there an Antonio Brown of golf? and MORE! (00:00-06:40) New season updates for the show, Club Champion and new product launches in 2022. (06:41-10:30) Golden Tee is back and the $800 million prize pool for PGA players this year (10:31-24:27) Yay or Nay: the PGA's PIP, the PGA Merchandise Show, the Saudi Int'l Tournament and NFL antics Listener questions (24:28-28:40) Are Club Champion's 50,000+ combinations overkill? (28:41-33:34) Why do we do indoor fittings and why does it matter? (33:35-38:09) Is the "new" generation of golf good for the sport? Digital presence and public personal lives? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
19 Jan 2024 | Plugged In Golf's Matt Saternus and Ace Makers | 01:21:33 | |
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 | |||
16 Apr 2021 | Gawain Robertson and Golf's Willy Wonka | 00:53:19 | |
In this episode of Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie recap The Masters and club turnaround times. Plus, True Temper's VP of Aftermarket Sales and Accra Shafts Co-Founder Gawain Robertson stops by to discuss the relationship he has with clubfitting, where he thinks shaft manufacturing is going and how cool it is to see both pros and amateurs use his products. (00:00- 09:59) Nick and Cassie discuss how Club Champion is kicking it into high-gear to get clubs built and shipped, as well as recap Hideki Matsuyama's historic win at The Masters. (10:00-15:49) Nick answers a listener question about the influence PGA and LPGA players have on amateurs' bags. (15:50-53:24) Interview with True Temper's VP of Aftermarket Sales and Accra Shafts Co-Founder Gawain Robertson. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
20 Aug 2021 | Roll with the Winners | 00:38:54 | |
The takes are SPICY on today's Fits with the Founder. Nick and Cassie go over some big Club Champion updates from demos to signing a new brand ambassador and discuss listener questions featuring a divisive one: the most overrated and underrated golf courses in the country. (00:00-07:24) New demos from TaylorMade, Callaway and PING are coming to our stores and a legend is now a Club Champion ambassador. (07:25-09:53) USA sweeps Olympic golf gold and Justin Rose wins the Payne Stewart Award. (09:54-12:45) FedEx Cup playoffs and JR Smith is a college golfer. (12:46-17:55) Tin Cup turns 25 and what would golf's Field of Dreams game look like? Listener Questions: (17:56-23:44) Club Connex drama. How did Club Champion overcome the drama and how do we use it today? (23:45-28:08) How many swings do most people take with each shaft/clubhead and how can we determine what's "best" with just a few swings. (28:09-38:55) The most overrated/underrated PGA players and golf courses. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
30 Aug 2024 | Slurpee Flavors and PXG's Mike Nicolette | 01:34:48 | |
Four weeks worth of news in one giant episode! Nick and Cassie catch up on all the golf news including the Olympics, the BMW, mini drivers, and MORE! (00:00-18:41) Golf talk including Scottie's gold, Keegan, the FedEx Cup, and MORE. (18:41-38:03) Yea or nays featuring Fitzpatrick's driver, fantasy football, Matt Kuchar, and MORE! (38:04-end) Interview with Mike Nicolette, Senior Director R&D – PXG Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
18 Feb 2022 | Paige Spiranac and Beer Showers | 01:10:22 | |
To celebrate one year of Fits with the Founder, we're bringing you the biggest episode yet! Nick and Cassie talk to Club Champion brand ambassador and golf's top influencer, Paige Spiranac! The trio talk Paige's interest in fitted clubs, how she met Justin Timberlake, and read some of her thirstiest social media comments. PLUS: The gang breaks down the WM Phoenix Open and the Super Bowl. (00:00-08:50) CC updates: new demos are introduced and the exclusive lifestyle/equipment brand The Vault is launched (08:51-13:59) The Super Bowl: commercials, halftime shows, and party foods (14:00-19:17) The WM Phoenix Open: beer showers on the 16th, shirtless golfers, and Scottie Scheffler snags his first Tour win (19:18-47:47) Interview with Club Champion ambassador Paige Spiranac (47:48-01:00:54) Yea or nays with Paige, featuring Super Bowl commercials, the Saudi league, Valentine's Day, and more (01:00:55-01:10:23) Paige reacts to mean/thirsty tweets Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
03 Mar 2023 | Team Players | 00:47:43 | |
This week, Nick and Cassie talk Tiger, LIV team uniforms, a friend in the World Golf Hall of Fame, and new projects. PLUS: Full Swing, the slam dunk contest, and MORE! (00:00-08:11) Our producer bids us farewell and we recap Tampongate (08:12-16:46) LIV teams will be coordinating their closets, the LPGA and PGA are teaming up, and our ambassador Jim Furyk might be adding a new title to his collection (16:47-23:05) New store, new demos, Nick talks to a customer who found 40 yards (!!!) with his fitted irons, and Nick regrips (23:06-35:43) Yea or nays featuring Full Swing, putting from the fairway, Subway, and MORE! Listener Questions (35:44-38:55) My dad just turned 72 and he enjoys going out on the course but I'm not sure if we should invest in new clubs. Should my dad be custom fitted? (38:56-42:23) LIV is adopting the team thing, do you think the PGA would ever do something similar for larger events? What would be your dream team? (42:24-47:43) If you had to eliminate one Major tournament for the rest of time, which would you sacrifice? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc | |||
12 Nov 2021 | Kicked Out the Club | 00:39:50 | |
On today's Fits with the Founder, Nick and Cassie introduce Club Champion's biggest sale of the year, discuss Tour news and answer listener questions, including: Has Nick ever been banned from or kicked off a golf course? (00:00-03:40) Club Champion winter fitting deal and previewing some new products coming in 2022 (03:41-06:55) Spider monkeys at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and Jim Furyk's duel with Steven Alker at the TimberTech Championship (06:56-11:43) Patriotic penalty at the Spirit International and the Brooks v. Bryson Match is almost here Listener Questions (11:44-20:30) Thoughts on Lean Lock putters and other popular golf gimmicks? (20:31-28:19) What is the most annoying question you've ever gotten during a fitting? (28:20-39:50) Have you ever been banned from or kicked off a golf course? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
11 Jun 2021 | Matt Frelich and Missile Tracking | 00:48:42 | |
Nick and Cassie delve into the world of technology with TrackMan's Matt Frelich on this week's Fits With the Founder. They discuss how the TrackMan went from missile tracking for the military to tracking the most intricate parts of the game of golf and much, much more. PLUS: Jon Rahm drama and Club Champion ambassador Lexi Thompson's near victory at the US Women's Open. (00:00-04:28) Jon Rahm drama and the Brooks-Bryson rivalry continues at the Memorial Tournament. (04:29-06:52) Club Champion ambassador Lexi Thompson's near victory at the US Women's Open and a WITB for winner Yuka Saso. (06:53-8:10) Fits with the Founder Producer Danny proves Club Champion works after shooting the round of his life. (8:11-48:47) Discussion with TrackMan's Matt Frelich on how technology and shot tracking has changed the game of golf for the better. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
27 Oct 2023 | World Long Drive's Drew Cody and Candy Corn Haters | 01:01:47 | |
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 | |||
21 Jul 2023 | Got More Flavor Than Willy Wonka | 00:55:48 | |
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! | |||
10 May 2024 | Acronyms and Vokey Wedges' Aaron Dill | 01:20:49 | |
We're feeling wedges this week! Nick and Cassie talk to the Vokey team and discuss some wild wedge designs. They also sound off golfer/caddie breakups, special exemptions, and MORE! (00:00-25:30) Golf talk including Jim and Fluff, TGL teams, LIV Golf in our backyard (much to everyone's disdain), and MORE. (25:31-40:05) Yea or nays featuring wild sand wedges, trivia nights, FAAFO, and MORE! (40:06-end) Interview with Aaron Dill, Vokey Wedge Relations This episode is sponsored by our friends at Nineteenth Golf. More about Nineteenth Golf: nineteenthgolf.com Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
04 Mar 2022 | Sippin' Arnold Palmers | 00:35:45 | |
This week, Nick and Cassie make their picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, discuss all the drama involving Phil Mickelson, and discuss whether they're in or out on range finders. (00:00-03:59) Club Champion updates: new demos, new stores, and new exclusive product drops from The Vault (04:00-06:35) Zach Johnson is a Team USA Ryder Cup Captain and Sepp Straka wins the Honda Classic (06:36-09:17) Miguel Angel Jiménez aces twice and Hannah Green becomes first woman to win co-ed tournament (09:18-11:05) Arnold Palmer Invitational picks and predictions (11:06-19:44) Yea or Nays: Range Finders, The Batman, Arnold Palmer and MORE! Listener Questions (19:45-22:30) What do you do when a customer can't make contact or loses their swing during a fitting? (22:31-24:34) Why do you think only a couple of brands have explored One Length/Single Length irons? (24:35-32:25) Breaking down the drama between Phil Mickelson, the PGA and the Saudi League (32:26-35:45) Is there an easier way to pay for my clubs? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
28 Mar 2025 | Busted Brackets and the PGA of America's Don Rea, Jr. | 01:24:57 | |
Happy hard launch week to the Tiger post that will keep giving us memes all year! Listen as Nick and Cassie break down the TGL finals, thrift store golf club finds, the ups and downs of scratch-offs, and MORE! (00:00-21:54) Golf talk including Viktor at the Valspar, Hadwin FAFO with a sprinkler, a Players Championship recap, and MORE. (21:55-36:41) Yea or nays featuring Augusta's Azalea, Scottie's Masters menu, Duke, and MORE! (36:42-end) Interview with Don Rea Jr., President of the PGA of America Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
06 Dec 2024 | Chasing Like It's Tom and Jerry | 00:54:58 | |
We're one episode away from the end of the season! This week, Nick and Cassie chat about Anthony Kim, the USGA conforming list, hosting holiday events at Club Champion, and MORE! (00:00-22:34) Golf talk including Tiger Woods skipping the Hero, the LPGA commissioner stepping down, Logan Olson putters, and Club Champion updates. (22:35-39:49) Yea or nays featuring Bandon Dunes' new tee time process, joggers on the course, planted flags, and MORE! (39:50-end) Listener Questions 1. What happens at a Club Champion group event (holiday party, corporate event)? 2. What are the biggest golf trends on the horizon for 2025? 3. F*ck, marry, kill — Christmas movies: Home Alone, Die Hard, A Christmas Story Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! | |||
24 May 2024 | He's A Felony, Running In These Streets | 00:36:47 | |
You know it's a good week when all the golf headlines have nothing to do with the game! Nick and Cassie tackle Scottie's worst drive, Rory's rumors, pricing misconceptions, and MORE! (00:00-13:36) Golf talk including golf's newest felon, Nelly nabbing a sixth win this season, Rory's divorce, and a new Major winner. (13:47-22:51) Yea or nays featuring the Wanamaker Trophy, four-day work weeks, 700+ yard holes, and MORE! (22:52-end) Listener Questions 1. How do fittings and lessons work together? I.e. why should I have a fitter AND an instructor? 2. Why is it a misconception that Club Champion is overpriced? 3. Never Have I Ever, Golf Edition – what's one golf thing that everyone has done that you HAVEN'T? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! | |||
10 Dec 2021 | My Presence is a Present | 00:43:29 | |
On this week's show, Nick and Cassie discuss all the Tiger Woods news from the last week and shift into holiday mode. PLUS: Club Champion VIP gift packages are here and there are new demos heading to our stores soon! **While all our episodes are geared toward adults, we highly recommend parental discretion this week after the 23-minute mark due to some VERY hot holiday takes! 🎅🏻❄️🎁 (00:00-08:26) A big week for Club Champion: New demos, all-inclusive gift boxes and a new location. (08:27-14:45) The Match V recap, all the Tiger Woods news and the LPGA-Q Series. Listener Questions (14:46-18:32) What does a Club Champion women's fitting look like? How about a lefty fitting? (18:33-23:45) What is something you wish you could have in every Club Champion location? (23:46-43:29) What are the most underrated and overrated aspects of the holiday season? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
06 Aug 2021 | Kim Braly and Twitter Truths | 00:41:47 | |
Kim Braly of KBS Shafts joins Nick and Cassie to discuss the history of golf shaft technology and the massive role he played in it. PLUS: Nick and Cassie discuss Xander Schauffele’s gold medal performance and whether Nick could be an Olympian. (00:00-08:49) Nick and Cassie talk all things Olympics including Xander Schauffele’s gold medal for Team USA. (08:50-11:10) Annika Sörenstam’s victory at the US Senior Women’s Open and Major Championship droughts. (11:11-14:07) Club Champion’s newest location is now open in Corona, CA and new products from Titleist and TaylorMade are heading to our stores. (14:08-41:50) Interview with Kim Braly of KBS Shafts. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
27 Sep 2024 | Monster Mashup and SWAG's Nick Venson | 00:46:55 | |
Fall golf is nearly here — Nick and Cassie are counting down the days! Listen as they chat Presidents Cup, weird brand mashups, Adam Sandler, and MORE! (00:00-12:02) Golf talk including Jim Furyk's f-bomb, Rory's runaway clubhead, Happy Gilmore 2, and MORE. (12:03-26:52) Yea or nays featuring the leaf rule, oversized drivers, Coke-flavored Oreos, and MORE! (26:53-end) Interview with Nick Venson, Founder & CEO – SWAG Golf Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
26 Apr 2024 | Golf Is A Gamble | 00:49:33 | |
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! | |||
19 Aug 2022 | I Am Snacking | 00:44:37 | |
Hungry for a new episode of Fits with the Founder? Nick and Cassie have you covered! This week, the gang goes over Will Zalatoris's wild victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Tiger's LIV take, and whether or not snacks are a necessity for the golf course. PLUS: how our universal adapter affects club weight, Mario Kart, and MORE! (00:00-05:39) FedEx St. Jude Championship recap: Will Zalatoris's win, a congratulations from Happy Gilmore, and a Cam Smith conspiracy (05:40-08:49) Tiger's brutal honesty on LIV's longevity and a BMW Championship lookahead (08:50-14:17) Maja Stark became the LPGA's seventh first-time winner this year and Seinfeld references in US Amateur pairings (14:18-17:06) Club Champion updates: new store and new demos! (17:07-28:33) Yea or nays featuring: snacking on the golf course, calzones, Mario Kart, and MORE! Listener Questions (28:34-32:21) Does the universal adapter at Club Champion affect the shaft flex or weight? Will the shaft feel different once built? (32:22-36:31) Why doesn't CC sell clubs online? (36:32-44:37) Would you rather join LIV Golf for $50 million OR win the career grand slam? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
08 Jul 2022 | David Esler and Buckeye Tailgates | 01:06:53 | |
Golf course architect David Esler joins the program to discuss the ins and outs of designing a golf course and whether he's for or against desert courses, tailgating, and Marvel movies. PLUS: Nick and Cassie's 4th of July weekend and updates from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. (00:00-07:29) 4th of July weekend recap and Club Champion updates (07:30-11:08) Pat Perez joins LIV with a wild shirt and JT Poston wins John Deere Classic (11:09-17:54) JP McManus Pro-Am highlights and Team International wins the Arnold Palmer Cup (17:55-46:20) Interview with golf course architect David Esler (46:21-01:06:53) Yea or nays with David Esler Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
31 Jan 2025 | Down Low, Too Slow and Callaway's Brian Williams | 01:16:21 | |
We have demos for days this week! Nick and Cassie catch up on tour news, reveal the dozens and dozens of demos hitting stores, debate a $3K golf bag (!!), and MORE! (00:00-19:48) Golf talk including the Fitzpatrick rule, Tiger's shot clock violation, Taylormade's newest golf ball, and MORE. (19:49-32:08) Yea or nays featuring Jim Nantz, lowercase golf bags, Chiefs vs. Eagles, and MORE! (32:09-end) Interview with Brian Williams, VP of R&D for Callaway Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
16 Feb 2024 | Instructor Jake Thurm and Letting the Dogs Out | 01:24:51 | |
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 | |||
18 Mar 2022 | Scott E.G. and Green Beer | 00:46:32 | |
Scott EG of SST Pure and SEG Golf is on this week's episode and he, Nick, and Cassie discuss how many times he's watched Caddyshack and whether he's for or against Shamrock Shakes. PLUS: we talk the wet and windy weekend at The Players Championship and the side effects of green beer on St. Paddy's Day. (00:00-05:40) The Players Championship recap and Tiger Woods is a Hall of Famer (05:41-09:52) Danielle Kang aces at the Honda LPGA Thailand and a car story tangent (09:53-13:44) Tom Brady and baseball are back, St. Patrick's Day traditions, and the effects of green beer (13:45-20:14) Club Champion news: new store; new demos from TaylorMade, Cobra, Ping, LA Golf, and Accra; plus new drops from The Vault (20:15-46:32) Interview with Scott EG of SST Pure and SEG Golf Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
13 May 2022 | VA Shafts' Vic Afable and PHAT Scooters | 01:09:21 | |
Vic Afable of VA Shafts joins the show this week to chop it up with Nick and Cassie about the inspiration behind the most unique shaft designs in the industry, PHAT Scooters, and the effects of booze on the golf course. (00:00-04:56) New demos arrive at Club Champion and we've opened our 100th store! (04:57-06:15) Twitter King Max Homa wins the Wells Fargo Championship and Jon Rahm wins the Mexico Open (06:16-12:15) Sergio Garcia "can't wait" to leave the PGA Tour and more LIV vs. PGA Tour drama (12:16-16:01) Happy Gilmore is trying to qualify for the US Open...seriously (16:02-55:56) Interview with Vic Afable of VA Shafts (55:57-01:09:20) Yea or nays with Vic featuring: PHAT Scooters, Friday the 13th and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
08 Nov 2024 | Put 'em In The Coffin, I'm The Undertaker, Too | 00:48:34 | |
This episode is 50% golf, 50% wrestling as Nick and Cassie talk about all the recent news. Tune in to hear takes on the Undertaker's theme song, greenskeeper revenge rounds, caddie payments, and MORE! (00:00-13:50) Golf talk including Nelly Korda's incredible season, a devastating day for a DP Tour hopeful, Bubba's Habitat for Humanity house pledge, and Club Champion updates. (13:51-34:06) Yea or nays featuring fanny packs, "no golf" clauses, reduced PGA Tour field sizes, and MORE! (34:07-end) Listener Questions 1. What demographics do you think are underserved by golf and how is Club Champion helping them improve their games? 2. How do new brands/models end up in the A.I. Fitter Co-Pilot's system? 3. F*ck, marry, kill -- Chicago sports: '95 Bulls, '16 Cubs, '85 Bears Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! | |||
19 Mar 2021 | Kyle Morris and Bo Jackson's Forearms | 00:45:23 | |
The first full-length episode of Fits with the Founder is here! Today, Nick and Cassie discuss Club Champion news, introduce the newest Club Champion ambassador and recap The Players Championship. (00:00 - 04:56) Nick then answers a listener question about his quirks on the golf course. (04:57 - 06:33) Club Champion Master Fitter and regional GM Kyle Morris joins the program to chop it up with Nick and Cassie about how he got into club fitting, general talk about gambling on the golf course and a can’t miss story about Bo Jackson’s forearms. (06:34 - 45:23) Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
01 Mar 2024 | Billionaire Club Or Bust | 00:50:40 | |
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 | |||
02 Sep 2022 | LAB Golf's Sam Hahn and Mickey D's Coke | 01:32:26 | |
This week's show kicks off Putter Fitting Month with a bang! Hear LAB Golf's CEO, Sam Hahn, chat with Nick and Cassie about the most unique putter head designs in the industry and Sam's take on the Coke vs. Pepsi debate. PLUS: Rory wins the FedEx Cup and Tiger Woods returns to gaming. (00:00-05:56) Rory McIlroy's a winner and the PGA is upping its money (05:57-11:33) Tiger and Rory's new golf venture and how golf can evolve (11:34-13:30) Steve Stricker wins again on the Champions Tour and Jill McGill wins US Senior Open (13:31-18:30) Nick's hot takes about youth baseball and competition (18:31-21:57) PGA Tour 2K23 is bringing out the big guns: Tiger, Lexi Thompson, Michael Jordan and...Shooter McGavin? (21:58-27:00) Club Champion news: Putter Fitting Month, new demos, and new stores! (27:01-01:10:47) Interview with LAB Golf CEO, Sam Hahn (01:10:48-01:32:35) Yea or nays with Sam featuring: broomstick putters, Nike, Coke, and MORE! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
04 Feb 2022 | Wordle is Bond | 00:35:49 | |
On this episode, Nick and Cassie discuss whether they're in or out on Wordle, Brooks Koepka's new look and Super Bowl commercials. PLUS: Listeners ask what the best "unknown" golf equipment brand is and how golf can break the internet like Tom Brady's retirement. (00:00-06:42) Club Champion news: our latest location and all the new 2022 equipment is in our stores (06:43-10:02) Luke List's win at the Farmers Insurance Open and his WITB (10:03-13:46) APGA's first televised Event, Lydia Ko vs. Danielle Kang, and Tony Finau's fresh fits (13:47-23:03) Yea or Nays, feat: Brooks's new look, DJ and Paulina's wedding invites, Wordle and more. Listener Questions (23:04-25:16) What are the top places you'd want to open a store next? (25:17-30:09) What is your favorite "unknown" equipment brand? (30:10-35:50) What event in the golf world could break the internet like Tom Brady's retirement did? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
16 Sep 2022 | Queen of the Green | 00:41:54 | |
Huge weeks in golf and pop culture collide on this week's show! Nick and Cassie go over everything from Shane Lowry's win and John Daly's first pitch, to Harry Styles' "Spitgate" and the passing of the queen of England. PLUS: Yea or nays and a burning question: which PGA and LPGA pros would you trust to win $1 million on a 20-foot putt? (00:00-08:31) Shane Lowry wins BMW PGA Championship and shares his hangover, DJ wins first LIV Playoff, and LIV comes to Chicago (08:32-14:19) Scottie Scheffler named PGA Tour Player of the Year, a young LPGA success story, and John Daly's first pitch (14:20-16:21) Billy Horschel and Ian Poulter butt heads ahead of Presidents Cup (16:22-20:22) Club Champion updates: Putter Fitting Month, Titleist TSR is out NOW, new stores and more new demos (20:23-31:30) Yea or nays featuring: early morning tee-times, the Emmys, NFL opening week & MORE! Listener Questions (31:31-35:52) How much damage do range mats and indoor fiber mats actually do to your clubs? (35:53-39:05) If Club Champion offered a subscription service, what would you want that to entail? (39:06-41:58) If you were offered $1 million if any PGA or LPGA golfer in history could sink a 20-foot putt, who are you counting on to win you the $1 million? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
09 Dec 2022 | Kick It Like Soccer | 00:52:38 | |
This week, "Soccer" Sherburne and Cassie go over the World Cup mania, all the Tiger news, and share a story about a drunk driver ruining a golf course. PLUS: Yea or nays, sinking an ace when nobody's around, the game of WOLF, & MORE! (00:00-05:37) A bunch of Tiger news: Charlie's back in the spotlight, Tiger backs Rory against Greg Norman, and the latest Match is this weekend (05:38-08:40) Viktor Hovland wins the Hero World Challenge again and Cam Smith missed the cut on account of being a bit too tipsy (08:41-12:57) PGA Tour alliances grow to Japan, the QBE Shootout is becoming a co-ed team event, and science proves putts miss more later in the day (12:58-15:15) A drunk driver destroyed a golf course (15:16-20:20) Club Champion news: holiday fitting special, we've surpassed 65,000 combos, and new demos from TaylorMade have arrived! (20:21-35:46) Yea or nays featuring mic'd up caddies, WOLF scoring, the World Cup, and more! Listener Questions (35:47-39:54) Why should I make the switch to graphite iron shafts? Is there really that much of a difference? (39:55-47:03) What does it mean to have a component account, and do other retailers have that too? (47:04-52:43) Would you rather: Ace a hole with no one around to see it or drive the green every time...with a guaranteed 3-putt on every hole? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
14 Feb 2025 | All Alone On Valentine's Day | 00:33:20 | |
Golf season is officially here! Listen as Nick and Cassie talk about the party hole at the WMPO, Rickie's disappearing act, classy White Castle dining, and MORE! (00:00-16:28) Golf talk including Detry at the WMPO, a Tiger-less Genesis, casting for Happy Gilmore 2, and Club Champion updates. (16:29-24:33) Yea or nays featuring Bettinardi's custom Eagles putter, the Bears matriarch, the PXG Secret Weapon, and MORE! (24:34-end) Listener Questions
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28 Feb 2025 | Boneless Wings and Titleist's Stephanie Luttrell | 01:03:14 | |
We can finally feel our faces again here in Chicago! Nick and Cassie dive into the Florida swing on Tour, talk about their favorite Hooters order, opine on short courses, and MORE! (00:00-11:02) Golf talk including another first-time Tour winner, Tony Finau subbing in, Sand Valley's newest course, and MORE. (11:03-30:05) Yea or nays featuring PGA Tour 2K25, Rob Ogle's sand art at St. Andrews, Bryson's "unique" new irons, and MORE! (30:06-end) Interview with Stephanie Luttrell, Director of Metalwood Development for Titleist Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! Book your fitting: clubchampion.com | |||
24 Dec 2021 | Avery Reed and Good Golf Gifts | 00:41:20 | |
Avery Reed, the Tour Manager for Mitsubishi and Aldila shafts, joins Nick and Cassie to discuss how golf shafts have adapted to modern golfers through fitting and what the best and worst holiday golf gifts are. PLUS: A PNC recap and a Christmas "Yay or Nay" with Nick! (00:00-03:00) Club Champion updates and new demos coming in 2022 (03:01-05:40) The PNC Championship recap: Tiger and Charlie, "Bad Santa" Daly and more! (05:41-13:48) Christmas "Yay or Nay" and a 2022 Sneak Peek for the show (13:49-41:21) Interview with Mitsubishi and Aldila Tour Manager Avery Reed Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: | |||
31 Mar 2023 | 'Round The (Amen) Corner | 00:43:12 | |
It's time to talk Masters picks! Nick and Cassie chat about the green jacket, Sam Burns at the WGC-Dell Match Play, and a Trout-Tiger collab. PLUS: the Savannah Bananas, Uncrustables, and MORE! (00:00-12:30) Match Play recap and a look forward to Augusta (12:31-14:35) Brooks Koepka humps a traffic cone, Tiger Woods and Mike Trout collab in Jersey (14:36-20:43) Club Champion updates: New stores, Adam Scott collector's irons, SWAG is happening (20:44-30:34) Yea or nays featuring conceding putts, the 2015 Cleveland Smart Square Stubby putter, Pepsi's new logo, and MORE! Listener Questions (30:35-35:39) What is the difference between SST PUREing and spine aligning? (35:40-38:25) When a brand claims to make a club "more forgiving", what does that actually mean? What have the changed in the design? (38:26-43:16) What brand (or model) -- past or present -- would you add to the demo matrix right now if you could? And what current brand (or model) would you sacrifice to make it happen if you HAD to oust one? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show! For more club content, follow us on Instagram: @txgxcc Let us know what you think of the show on Twitter: @TXGxCC |