Episode 22 is all about the golf rules that spark the biggest arguments, especially among amateurs. Corey shares what kicked this off, a viral video about divot relief, then walks through a list of the most debated rules in the game and why they feel so unfair or confusing in real rounds.

You’ll hear thoughts on leaving the flagstick in, accidentally moving your ball on the green, the infamous “divot in the fairway” rule, temporary water relief, and why out of bounds penalties feel so brutal for everyday golfers. Corey also digs into gray areas like provisional balls, asking for advice during a round, and the bigger question behind all of it: should amateurs always play exactly like the pros, or should friend groups agree on modified rules as long as they’re honest about their scores?

If you’ve ever argued about white stakes, divots, or what “counts” as your real score, this one will hit home.

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Episode 21 covers two big topics: a quick recap of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (the first signature event and first non cut event of the season), plus the final installment of the rules series with a deep dive into rules on the green.

Corey breaks down what actually counts as “on the green,” what to do when you end up on the wrong green, how order of play works (and when it can become a penalty in competition), and the key mechanics of marking, moving, and replacing your ball correctly. He also covers common edge cases like puddles on the putting surface, accidentally moving the ball while marking, hitting another ball on the green, the 10 second rule for balls hanging on the lip, and when you must replay a stroke due to outside interference.

To close it out, Corey shares a Birdie Board content idea: recreating the “Reebok Invitational” YouTube golf tournament inside Birdie Board to show what that match could have looked like using the app.

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Out of bounds might be the simplest rule in golf, but it’s also one of the easiest ways for amateurs to throw away strokes.

In Episode 20, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about white stakes, what “out of bounds” actually means, and why it’s often smarter to miss toward a red-staked penalty area instead. He also explains exactly how provisional balls work, when you’re allowed to play one, and what to do when you find your original ball but it’s still basically impossible to hit.

To wrap up, Corey shares a quick winter practice update, including how practicing swing mechanics without a ball has helped him lock in better angles and tempo, plus a few Birdie Board updates and a request for early season feedback.

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In Episode 19 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down penalty areas in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn the difference between yellow stakes and red stakes, what actually counts as “in” the penalty area, and the two core decisions you always have: play it as it lies, or take one penalty stroke and use your relief options.

Corey walks through the exact drop options for yellow stakes (back on the line or re-hit) and the extra option you get with red stakes (two club lengths). He also covers common real-world situations like uncertainty about whether your ball is actually in the penalty area, identifying your ball in messy spots, what you can and cannot move, and what happens when your attempt to play out of the penalty area goes sideways.

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In this episode, Corey shares a winter golf swing breakthrough after his first simulator session of the offseason. He breaks down two sneaky angle mistakes that wreck consistency for amateurs: rotating the lead wrist too much and letting the hands drift off center too soon. Using simple “degrees” checkpoints (including what many pros do, 0 to 20 degrees of lead-wrist rotation, and a tight range for hands staying centered), Corey explains why big angles create big timing problems, especially with longer clubs like the driver.

You’ll also get a practical at-home drill you can do without a ball: pause your swing, bring your hands back in front of you, and check your wrist and hand position instantly. Corey wraps with an easy tempo cue (a 1-2-3 count with a slight pause at the top) that helps the body start rotating before the hands, which can reduce slices and that “handsy” feeling. Perfect offseason work to build a more repeatable, “boring” swing that holds up for a full round.

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Bunkers can be intimidating for amateurs, and the rules inside them are more nuanced than most golfers realize. In Episode 17, Corey breaks down the bunker rules that actually matter, including what counts as being “in” the bunker, how to handle a ball that disappears in soft sand, why you can’t ground your club, and what to do when there’s standing water.

We also cover practical situations like rakes and movable objects, abnormal bunker conditions, footprints and unraked lies, unplayable ball options (including when you can leave the bunker), and what happens if a bunker shot goes out of bounds. To wrap up, Corey shares Birdie Board updates, including recent releases, login improvements, and ways to opt into the email list.

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The PGA Tour 2026 season is officially underway, and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what makes the start of this season different, why Signature Events matter more than ever, and how early-season tournaments set the tone for the year ahead.

We dive into the cancellation of The Sentry, the importance of non-signature events like the Sony Open, and how the FedEx Cup “Swing Five” impacts player eligibility. The biggest headline of all: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. We unpack the PGA’s Returning Member Program, the financial implications, and what Koepka’s decision could mean for other LIV players.

Whether you closely follow professional golf or just want context for the season ahead, this episode serves as a clear, easy-to-follow primer for what to watch as the PGA Tour ramps up.

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In Episode 15 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter rules series by breaking down the “general area” rules, everything between the tee box and the green (fairway, rough, other teeing areas, and even the wrong green). You’ll learn the most practical rules to save strokes: the 3 minute search clock, lost ball options for pace of play, how to identify a ball properly, what you can and cannot move around your lie, accidental ball movement, embedded ball relief, free relief from cart paths and abnormal course conditions, what to do on the wrong green, the truth about divots, when to take an unplayable, and a few weird ones like animals taking your ball and double hits.

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