Best VGN Podcasts (2026)

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359: From Dallas Fairways To Custom Putters: David Trett’s Journey 1:41:07

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Send us a text A Starlink meltdown, two missing Terriliums, and the cleanest long-neck builds you’ve seen—this one is part comedy of errors, part masterclass in the art of putters. We sit down with David Trett of Jet Putters to trace his unlikely route from college basketball to Dallas golf, where resort events, caddie loops, and indoor fitting bay…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 12/14/2025 59:50

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Kevin gives up. Has a question for Don that he can't remember. Talk about doing a new Midwest Wasteland. And much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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358: Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV, Our Wish Lists Grow, And Matt might get a New Knee 1:29:41

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Send us a text Merry Christma-Kwanza-Kah! In this special holiday "spectacular," Matt, Dan, and Jeremy are joined by Joe (briefly!) and a surprise appearance by Greenley to talk through the latest chaos in the world of professional golf and some major personal news. The guys dive deep into the massive rumors surrounding Brooks Koepka potentially le…

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357: The Death of Public Golf in Vegas? Bears Best & Desert Pines Updates 1:13:33

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Send us a text Real talk for real golfers. In this episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, and the gang celebrate a major milestone—hitting 800 subscribers on YouTube—and dive deep into the current state of the golf world, both on and off the course. Inside This Episode: The Vegas Scene: We discuss the massive revenue coming out of Alle…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 11/23/2025 1:01:49

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Donny heads to the dentist... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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356: Zero Torque, AimPoint, and The Truth About Putter Fittings with Preston Combs 1:30:50

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt sits down with "Putting Guru" Preston Combs, owner of Preston’s Putting, for a deep dive into the art and science of rolling the rock. Whether you are a gear junkie obsessed with the latest Zero Torque putters or a player struggling to read greens, this conversation covers it all. Preston debunks the myths about…

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355: A Putting Reality Check & The Bandon Solstice Experience 1:14:50

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Send us a text In Episode 355, the guys dive into a massive gear and instruction download. Matt shares the details of his recent in-person putting lesson with highly regarded coach Preston Combs. From realizing he was trying to "hit an 8-iron 160 yards" with his putter to fixing his posture and tempo, Matt gets a "snap of reality" about his flat-st…

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354: The Callaway "Quantum" Leak, PGA Tour Shrinkage & Why You Shouldn’t Get Fit Tired 1:10:14

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 354 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! After a slightly chaotic intro, the boys celebrate a major milestone: cracking the Top 53 golf podcasts in the US. In this week’s gear talk, Matt drops some insider intel on the new Callaway driver (rumored to be the "Quantum") that just hit the USGA conforming list. We break do…

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353: Garsen Grips Haul, Miura Special Runs & How to Sell Golf Gear on Whatnot 1:11:04

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Send us a text A lot of golf talk happens after we hit “stop.” So we’re opening the door. We’re now recording our post-show hangouts and turning them into subscriber content—because that’s where the unfiltered gear takes, course stories, and real community moments live. In This Episode, We Cover: The Whatnot Golf Selling Playbook and building trust…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 10/26/2025 1:05:06

2M ago1:05:06

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Some talk about Tarif's when ordering things overseas, car prices, cash on delivery, and more on this week's show... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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352: Fore Hadley x Beautiful Golf Courses Charity Auction Preview! 1:31:22

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Send us a text Some tee times unlock more than a fairway. They open doors for families fighting through the longest days of their lives. We sat down with Ryan Bush from the Fore Hadley Foundation and our friend Mike of Beautiful Golf Courses to share how a daughter’s story became a force for good—funding CDH research, survivor scholarships, and NIC…

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351: From Caddies Abroad To VGN Finals 1:16:01

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Send us a text The night starts with a new vertical stream and a salute to Veterans Day, then we dive straight into golf that spans continents. Trey just spent three weeks in the Philippines and brought back stories you won’t hear on resort brochures: mountain golf in Bagiuo under a passing typhoon, humid greens that refuse to speed up, and a caddi…

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350: Milestone Roundtable On Golf’s Wild Week 1:11:40

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Send us a text A milestone show with real meat on the bone: we toast 350 and dive headfirst into the most interesting week golf has seen in a while. We start on home turf—Boulder Creek running lightning fast, Legacy’s greens turning to velvet, and the eternal enemy of good golf: slow play. With new GPS carts, engaged marshals, and some tough love f…

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349: From VGN Finals Drama To YouTube Golf’s Rise 1:19:02

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Send us a text A Vegas suite hack for twenty bucks, a league finals field that won’t sit still, and a live-commerce ecosystem flirting with gambling mechanics—this one goes deep into how modern golf really works off the scorecard. We pull back the curtain on the VGN finals, why flights and formats matter, and how to reward the golfers who actually …

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348: Vegas Golf, Scrambles, And Haters: A Real-World Roundup 1:23:01

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Send us a text Cold mornings, warm greens, and a packed calendar—October turns Vegas into a golfer’s playground and a scheduling puzzle. We’re back after a quick break with stories from the road, a scramble win at Las Vegas National, and a candid look at what it takes to actually play when the weather is perfect and tee sheets are slammed. We start…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 10/05/2025 1:07:02

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These guys, they all know each other because of KISS... Why? Find out in this week's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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347: Inside Legacy’s Comeback: Greens, Water, and What Golfers Miss 1:06:41

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Send us a text The best story in town isn’t a viral ace or a new driver—it’s a public course quietly fixing the stuff that actually changes your round. Recently Matt met with The Legacy’s GM and dug into water constraints, smarter irrigation, fragile overseed choices, and why this winter’s promise is simple and rare: smooth greens you can trust. No…

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346: Ryder Cup Reckoning 1:31:12

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Send us a text Episode 346 A bruiser turned into a pillow, and Europe didn’t waste it. We open with the shock of Bethpage Black playing soft—rough that let balls sit up, greens that spun back, and a setup that felt more like a putting contest than a pressure cooker. From there, we tackle the uncomfortable stuff: how phones, alcohol, and corporate s…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 09/21/2025 1:07:59

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This week the guy's talk about Big Brother nearing the end, Wasteland coming up, and the carpet still stinks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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345: From Sudbury to the PGA. Kurt Kowaluk's Journey 1:52:58

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what really happens inside the ropes of professional golf tournaments? Kurt Kowaluk pulls back the curtain on the caddy experience in this captivating conversation that takes us from his humble beginnings in Sudbury, Canada, to the prestigious fairways of Augusta National. Kurt's journey into professional caddy…

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344: We've been chasing daylight for over six years, and we're still swinging 1:16:20

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Send us a text Episode 344 Golf has a remarkable ability to shape our lives in unexpected ways. In this heartfelt episode, we take a moment to reflect on our six-year journey with the Chasing Daylight Podcast and share the deeply personal stories of how golf brought us together. Each host reveals their unique path through the game. Dan recounts his…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 09/07/2025 1:01:45

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When did you know when you were done? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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343: Our Midwest Golf Expedition - Five Days, Eight Rounds, and a Thousand Miles 1:30:28

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Send us a text Golf trips aren't just about the courses—they're about the journey, the unexpected discoveries, and the stories you'll tell forever. Our recent expedition through America's heartland delivered all this and more as we ventured through South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa to play some of the most talked-about new courses in golf. The adven…

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342: Where's the Triumph? Ryder Cup Selections and PGA Tour's Flawed Championship 1:33:06

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Send us a text The battle between season-long excellence and single-tournament dominance takes center stage as we dissect Tommy Fleetwood's Tour Championship victory and what it means for the FedEx Cup format. Should the player who excels all season (like Scottie Scheffler with five wins, including two majors) be properly recognized alongside the t…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 08/17/2025 1:11:54

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This week Don let's the kid go. Kevin talks about some other girl. And some extra stuff at the end... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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341: Play It Before It's Gone, The Disappearing Vegas Golf Landscape 1:12:28

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Send us a text The disappearing golf landscape of Las Vegas takes center stage as the hosts discuss the imminent closure of Desert Pines Golf Club. While opinions on the course vary dramatically—one host defends it passionately while others criticize its conditions—they all acknowledge the sobering reality that Las Vegas is losing yet another golf …

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340: Play Free, Missing Your Tee Time Might Just Improve Your Game 1:20:23

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Send us a text Golf is more than just a game – it's about showing up on time, adapting to changing environments, and sometimes finding your best swing when you least expect it. This week's episode begins with "Matt's Apology Tour," a hilarious recounting of tournament email mishaps that left Joe rushing to make his tee time. The unexpected twist? A…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 07/27/2025 1:04:10

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Kevin goes over three quick dates he went on during his six year sabbatical from being in relationships. Plus many other topics on this week's show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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339: Recapping our Arizona Golf Adventures 1:14:24

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Send us a text There's something almost magical about hitting the road with good friends and discovering unexpected golf treasures along the way. Our recent Arizona golf adventure delivered exactly that kind of experience – from world-class courses to surprisingly delicious roadside burritos, and everything in between. The journey began at 2nd Swin…

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338: Garsen Grips: How Motocross, Modeling, & 85 TOUR WINS Built Golf's Most Innovative Grip Designer 54:41

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Send us a text Bernerd Garsen's journey to becoming one of golf's most innovative grip designers reads like a Hollywood script. After racing motocross professionally and suffering career-ending injuries, a chance encounter led him to an eight-year modeling career across Europe and South Africa. It was during this time that his passion for golf reig…

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337: From Lab Golf's Sale to Happy Gilmore's Return 1:22:27

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Send us a text The golf world witnessed two major developments this past week – the shocking acquisition of boutique putter brand L.A.B. Golf by luxury giant LVMH for a reported $200 million and the release of Adam Sandler's long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. The L.A.B. Golf acquisition represents a pivotal moment in the equipment industry as a …

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336: Nobody Cares About Your Golf Score Unless You Break 80 1:21:25

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Send us a text Finding joy in the small moments of golf might be the secret to both happiness and improvement. Our conversation this week explores how the game's greatest champions approach winning, why some players obsess over stats while others reject scorecards entirely, and what makes a community tournament special despite challenging condition…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 07/13/2025 1:05:04

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This week Kevin talks about Girlfriend #5 plus some shop talk... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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335: Golf's Latest Controversies: From Costco Putters to YouTube Golfer Drama 1:18:34

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Send us a text When does a golf obsession cross the line into absurdity? This week, we explore the curious case of driver aesthetics – why golfers fixate on colors they'll never see during actual play. Dan shares his jaw-dropping 272-yard hole-out for double eagle at Boulder Creek, leading to a spectacular seven-under round, while Matt recounts his…

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334: Tradition Golf founder Matt Marino talks top courses, WhatNot, and his $1000 match 2:20:47

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Send us a text Matt Marino takes us on an unforgettable journey through his remarkable golf career, from impulsively moving to Las Vegas as a young caddie to opening Tiger Woods' first American golf course, Blue Jack National. With candid charm, Matt shares how a simple business card and the bold declaration "I'm going to be your first head golf pr…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 06/29/2025 1:08:46

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This week, Kevin talks about Girlfriend #4. We catch up on the Mole, and much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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333: Golf Adventures Across the US from Shadow Creek to Royal Hawaiian 1:10:56

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Send us a text The boundary between legendary golf courses and their price tags becomes crystal clear when exploring the contrast between Shadow Creek's meticulously crafted experience and Royal Hawaiian's wild jungle offering. Joe and Jeremy take us along for an extraordinary evening under the lights at Shadow Creek, a rare opportunity that transf…

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332: Thrifty Golf - From COVID Golfer to WhatNot Success Story 1:18:07

7M ago1:18:07

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Send us a text Ready to dive into the fascinating world where thrifting meets golf? This episode takes you behind the scenes with Thrifty Golf (Tyler), who transformed his pandemic hobby into a full-time vintage golf business on Whatnot. Tyler's journey begins like many others in 2020—a COVID golfer hunting for decent clubs who accidentally discove…

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Oblast with Don and Kevin - 06/01/2025 1:08:41

7M ago1:08:41

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This week, Kevin talks about Girlfriend #2... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.