FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast Ep. 16 — Pinehurst Trip Recap (Part 2): No. 1, No. 4, No. 8 & No. 2

In episode 16 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts recap part two of their Pinehurst trip during the Gens Cup, covering group dinners and 36-hole days on Pinehurst No. 1 and No. 4, then No. 8 and the famed No. 2. They describe No. 1 as a great warm-up with undulation and playable trees, No. 4 as an incredible top-100 course with waste areas, water, blind shots, and big holes, and No. 8 as a fun, challenging layout with narrow fairways and tough, top-dressed greens after rain. They call No. 2 mentally demanding with costly misses and the best, truest Bermuda greens they’ve ever putted, share match results and moments from playing (including US Open tees), and close by praising the group, noting Team Null’s win, and previewing upcoming majors and summer golf plans.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:55 Dinner at Carolina Hotel

01:31 36 Holes Begin

01:38 Pinehurst No 1 Recap

04:29 Score Swings and Strategy

05:43 Lunch and Reset

05:56 Pinehurst No 4 Highlights

08:43 Tee Troubles and Adjustments

11:38 Day One Results

11:46 Team Dinner and Speeches

12:44 Pinehurst No 8 Backstory

13:39 No 8 Course and Greens

14:45 Round Eight Recap

16:45 Driver Returns

18:23 Rain And Reset

19:29 Pinehurst Two Challenge

20:55 Greens And Grain

22:16 Houses And History

23:59 Match Win And Open Tees

25:46 Singles Loss Story

29:12 Back Again Soon

31:09 Summer Grind Ahead

32:19 Follow And Shop

33:02 Next Week Wrap

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Tot Hill Farm Recap + Pinehurst Arrival: Majors, Caddies, The Cradle & Thistle Dune (Part 1)

In Season 3, Episode 65 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts recap a golf trip starting with a round at Tot Hill Farm in Asheboro, NC, praising the Mike Strantz design, conditions, and challenging misses while sharing detailed stats and scores: Greg shoots 103 (49/54) with penalties and no greens in regulation on the back, while the other host shoots 75 (39/36) with strong greens hit plus an eagle on 16 and birdie on 17 to win Major #2 and move to 2–0 in majors. They then describe arriving at Pinehurst as a “Disney World of golf,” highlighting lodging, hospitality, caddies (Ricky and Gary), quick Titleist wedge repair, pro-shop purchases, and their kickoff at The Cradle par-3 course and the Thistle Dune putting area, including a hole-in-one by Billy and plans to continue in Part 2.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:34 Post Trip Withdrawal

01:32 Tot Hill Farm Overview

02:03 Course Conditions

05:54 Front Nine Scores

10:36 Back Nine Collapse

13:14 Eagle Birdie Finish

15:51 Course Critiques

20:32 Season Standings

21:36 Heading To Pinehurst

22:30 Pinehurst Versus St Andrews

23:45 Resort Hospitality Highlights

25:18 Unplugging On Golf Trips

26:54 Guys Trip Resort Vibe

29:01 Club Repair Magic

32:06 Pro Shop Shopping Strategy

35:26 Caddie Stories And Shoutouts

40:01 Weather And Arrival Activities

40:26 The Cradle Par 3 Fun

43:38 Thistle Dune Putting Battles

45:41 Back To The Cradle Finale

46:26 Wrap Up And Next Week

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Season 3, Episode 14: Pinehurst & Gens Cup Preview, New Country Club Membership, Summer Season Recap

In Season 3, Episode 14 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts preview a busy golf stretch including major number two at Tot Hill Farm and the upcoming Pinehurst Gens Cup 2026 trip with 36 friends, featuring The Cradle and rounds at Pinehurst Nos. 1, 4, 8, and the iconic No. 2. Greg announces he has joined Stoneleigh Golf Course and Country Club, removing his “no time to play” excuse, and the duo discusses course difficulty, combo tees, and family perks like the pool. They recap week one of their eight-week summer season, including a Hail Mary “double up” attempt, a 76 (net 72) at Stoneleigh with strong stats, and an 89 (net 76) with putting highlights but low greens in regulation. The episode also recaps a three-day Lansdowne Member-Guest format, flights, playoffs, and a third-place finish.

00:00 Podcast Kickoff

00:33 Pinehurst Preview

01:40 Joining Stoneleigh

03:00 Country Club Life

08:22 Summer Season Begins

09:18 Hail Mary Front Nine

12:00 Greens Over Everything

17:02 Greg Back Nine Struggles

21:54 Sponsor Break

22:44 Lansdowne Member Guest

24:26 Flights and Format

27:07 Playoff Format Breakdown

28:20 Day One Beatdown

30:28 Dinner Vibes and Rally

32:32 Divisional Playoff Chaos

35:38 Horn Rule Controversy

36:55 Member Guest Takeaways

39:55 Gens Cup Pinehurst Preview

42:12 Course Rundown One Four Eight Two

46:04 Tot Hill Farm Major Two

48:54 Mindset and Trip Prep

52:42 Sponsor Plug and Wrap Up

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