Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 190. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday he gives you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Staff Writer Dean joins the show, to discuss amateurs winning money on the PGA Tour.
It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Dean reminisce about the PGA Show and talk a bit about Bridgestone Golf. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Dean goes Off Course.
Episode 190 is here and Dan and Dean discuss the following topics.
PGA Show Reminiscing
The Latest “Match”
Lexi Switching to Maxfli
Bridgestone Golf Balls
And so much more
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And here we go…
This should be a good one! Can’t wait to check it out later this morning.
Can’t wait to listen to [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] and [USER=782]@ddec[/USER]. When these 2 are paired up some fun conversation happens!
Love to hear Dean on the pod
This one started a little salty for us Midwest and East coasters ???
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This one started a little salty for us Midwest and East coasters ???
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Rain / wind / cold / snow – that’s us.
At least we’re all in it together!
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Rain / wind / cold / snow – that’s us.
At least we’re all in it together!
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We had dense fog for 4 days. I can actually see outside today!
[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] this episode isn’t sus…. It’s bussin with [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] on the mic. My son uses all these shortened words too. ???
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We had dense fog for 4 days. I can actually see outside today!
[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] this episode isn’t sus…. It’s bussin with [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] on the mic. My son uses all these shortened words too. ???
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We’re still in fog land.
I can say that I talked to [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] last night, then I’m hearing him again this morning and it’s amazing.
Having learned a little more about his personality, this episode is absolute gold. It’s got drip – is that how it’s said [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] – my kids are too young to know any of those words, but my niece told me I have drip so I can only assume that means it’s cool?
[QUOTE=”Daluteh, post: 12101212, member: 59803″]
We’re still in fog land.
I can say that I talked to [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] last night, then I’m hearing him again this morning and it’s amazing.
Having learned a little more about his personality, this episode is absolute gold. It’s got drip – is that how it’s said [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] – my kids are too young to know any of those words, but my niece told me I have drip so I can only assume that means it’s cool?
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Yes, it’s got drip! They are full of confidence and swagger in this episode [USER=59803]@Daluteh[/USER] . Although, I can’t comment on their jewelry and clothes they were wearing to determine if they had drip on (expensive stuff). ???
I don’t know if anyone should be trying to mimic Lexi’s swing [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] haha
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This one started a little salty for us Midwest and East coasters ???
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well earned, mind you.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 12101249, member: 2320″]
well earned, mind you.
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Oh absolutely! I enjoyed every second of it. You guys came strong right out of the gate!
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this was soooo good! How did you not know the name of the Bridgestone Mindset [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] or did you? ?
Didn’t want this one to end!!!
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I don’t know if anyone should be trying to mimic Lexi’s swing [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] haha
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Footwork master
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12101287, member: 782″]
Footwork master
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Haha maybe Scheffler and her had the same coach at some point
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Haha maybe Scheffler and her had the same coach at some point
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I always like the massive divots she takes. And then watching that contact in slow mo…man it looks like it would hurt
[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]
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[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] our rates for SIM using Trackman can be at $70+ an hour. If you go to off hours during the day, they will give you a “discount” to $60 an hour…
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Some wedge eggs. IFYKYK :LOL:
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i was happy to hear this pod autostart in Spotify as i was kidding on the ice driving to work this morning.
can’t wait to finish it up on the was home this afternoon!
I had the same thought re Rose. And I’ve followed Justin since he was 19. But love the mixed twosomes format.
IMO, to [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] and [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] conversation, I don’t think Bstone is satisfied, I think they’re lost and don’t know what to do, so they’re simply hemorrhaging market share and trying to tread water.
Harsh? Sure. But based on what I’ve seen, it’s reality. As good as the product is, there is not a clear message anymore, and I don’t know that they can get back there.
[USER=782]@ddec[/USER] is indeed a curmudgeon. ?
Great show gents!
The miss to me on the match play thing is where they play. The old Shell pulled great players at great places. Going to remote great places would add an element of interest. Like the new Point Hardy.
Lexi switching balls to maxfli speaks I think to her thoughts that her best game is more in the rearview mirror than ahead.
Liked Deans view of use of a unique ball vs his playing partners. I’m the same.
Agree Bridgestone was the leader in ball fitting. They did it way before everyone else. My guess is I did 3 Bridgestone fittings before anyone else had one I bumped into.
Don’t agree with the 48 hour turn pro thing. Entry was based on being Am so results need to stay true. Agree with Dean here.
Jay Seigel is the best example of Am playing as Am without going Pro for a long time.
My guess is if you [Dan] engaged with that sim place to structure a deal for play at very off times, that vendor will listen.
I’m in that smart sole user. and agree most like 95% shouldn’t have anything over 56 in bag.
Only to the match portion. I much much much prefer golfers. I think this mixed team set up could be the best. We will see what kind of personality comes out. I am nervous Rose and Lexi will be super quiet and not say much. I hope I am wrong but I want some fun banter and some great golf. Sadly, not a single one of these matches has delivered that yet..
I will take a Ranch Water served on the Smart Sole btw.
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I will take a Ranch Water served on the Smart Sole btw.
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The miss to me on the match play thing is where they play. The old Shell pulled great players at great places. Going to remote great places would add an element of interest. Like the new Point Hardy.
Lexi switching balls to maxfli speaks I think to her thoughts that her best game is more in the rearview mirror than ahead.
Liked Deans view of use of a unique ball vs his playing partners. I’m the same.
Agree Bridgestone was the leader in ball fitting. They did it way before everyone else. My guess is I did 3 Bridgestone fittings before anyone else had one I bumped into.
Don’t agree with the 48 hour turn pro thing. Entry was based on being Am so results need to stay true. Agree with Dean here.
Jay Seigel is the best example of Am playing as Am without going Pro for a long time.
My guess is if you [Dan] engaged with that sim place to structure a deal for play at very off times, that vendor will listen.
I’m in that smart sole user. and agree most like 95% shouldn’t have anything over 56 in bag.
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I absolutely loved the night time match under the lights. That was such an underrated experience when done right with the right guys/gals.
Hell, give me a lighted par 3 night match and I’m watching start to finish haha
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Only to the match portion. I much much much prefer golfers. I think this mixed team set up could be the best. We will see what kind of personality comes out. I am nervous Rose and Lexi will be super quiet and not say much. I hope I am wrong but I want some fun banter and some great golf. Sadly, not a single one of these matches has delivered that yet..
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I love the idea of getting big names on the course as commentators. Give me Curry or Jordan or Manning etc etc etc.
Marshawn Lynch though? Nah.
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IMO, to [USER=782]@ddec[/USER] and [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] conversation, I don’t think Bstone is satisfied, I think they’re lost and don’t know what to do, so they’re simply hemorrhaging market share and trying to tread water.
Harsh? Sure. But based on what I’ve seen, it’s reality. As good as the product is, there is not a clear message anymore, and I don’t know that they can get back there.
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Is Bstone loosing market share because the message is bad or others have surpassed the performance of the Tour B (even if this part is only perceived because of the poor messaging)? Or bit of both?
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 12102597, member: 48815″]
Is Bstone loosing market share because the message is bad or others have surpassed the performance of the Tour B (even if this part is only perceived because of the poor messaging)? Or bit of both?
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I’d be interested to know where they are on stock right now, because any time I’ve ever had that conversation it sounds like they’ve been meeting demand with stock.
Wondering if they are simply where they want to be.
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I love the idea of getting big names on the course as commentators. Give me Curry or Jordan or Manning etc etc etc.
Marshawn Lynch though? Nah.
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I actually thought he was the best part of that train wreck of an event. He made me laugh at how bad he was. His hole break downs were hilarious.
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I actually thought he was the best part of that train wreck of an event. He made me laugh at how bad he was. His hole break downs were hilarious.
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all of that sounds obnoxious hahaha
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all of that sounds obnoxious hahaha
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It was. But funny.
Bridgestone has been surpassed and is resting on their performance 3+ years ago, imo
Lexi is getting paaaaid.
College NIL is not about performance – winkwinknodnod. Aka you don’t get a bonus for winning.
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It was. But funny.
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funny like.. a train wreck?
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 12102628, member: 2320″]
funny like.. a train wreck?
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I have seen funny train wrecks..
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I have seen funny train wrecks..
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Ahhh… thank you…
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Bridgestone makes a great ball. Played the BXS most of 2023. But their marketing has gotten a bit… [I]tire[/I]-d.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 12102560, member: 2320″]
I absolutely loved the night time match under the lights. That was such an underrated experience when done right with the right guys/gals.
Hell, give me a lighted par 3 night match and I’m watching start to finish haha
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Agreed, night matches are cool. My tastes run toward where they play as well. Loved the old Shell episodes.
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Is Bstone loosing market share because the message is bad or others have surpassed the performance of the Tour B (even if this part is only perceived because of the poor messaging)? Or bit of both?
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What message?
That’s my point.
What message?
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Agreed, night matches are cool. My tastes run toward where they play as well. Loved the old Shell episodes.
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I still watch them from time to time. Pebble sure looks different now ?
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12102826, member: 1579″]
What message?
That’s my point.
What message?
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No message would be better than the ball speed dichotomy.
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No message would be better than the ball speed dichotomy.
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There already is no message though with how outdated that attempted message is.
Good conversation fellas. Particularly enjoyed the discussion of the Bridgestone balls and lack thereof in the marketing aspect. Its mind boggling to me for something that is a good product.