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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Back to Golf: Belmont Recap, Pinehurst Plans & FairwayFit Summer Season Rules

The hosts return from a week off to focus on golf, shout out Back Nine Golf of Leesburg’s indoor simulator facility and FairwayFitBOGO deal, and recap Greg’s round at Belmont Country Club, where he had no warmup, started triple-triple, made a long birdie putt, and finished with an 89 on a shot-maker’s course with large, undulated greens and cart-path-only conditions. They discuss recent rounds at Stoneleigh, playing with family, inconsistent scoring despite solid ball striking, and upcoming events: a Pinehurst Gents Cup trip with The Cradle and rounds on Pinehurst 1, 4, 8, and 2, plus a new major round at Mike Strantz-designed Tot Hill Farm. They cover an unplayable-lie rule option, preparation plans, a member-guest tournament, and the return of their eight-week summer season competition with points, Hail Mary bonuses, and extra-point achievements.

00:00 Welcome Back Intro

00:50 Sponsor Back Nine Golf

01:33 Greg Plays Belmont

04:24 Course Strategy Greens

07:13 Range Cart Path Jokes

10:51 Back Nine Sim Ad

11:17 Recent Rounds Kids

13:36 Pinehurst Trip Preview

15:22 Pinehurst Greens Rule

16:51 Unplayable Lie Hack

17:46 Greens and Tee Shot Worries

18:46 Driving Iron Temptation

20:06 Major Two Tot Hill Farm

23:42 Trip Prep and Practice Plans

25:14 Member Guest Stakes

27:27 Summer Season Returns

31:51 Family Trip and First Rounds

33:07 Next Episode and Sponsor Plug

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Tips from the Pros (With a Twist): Building a 4-Day Golf Fitness Plan + Member-Guest Recap | FairwayFit Podcast S3E12

In Season 3, Episode 12 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, the hosts welcome Greg and Stevie P for a “Tips from the Pros” episode with a twist that shifts the focus from swing tips to golf fitness. Greg shares a four-day-per-week training outline built around lower-body power, upper-body power and mobility, strength and rotational force, and a movement/explosiveness day, including exercises like box jumps, hang cleans, front squats, trap bar deadlifts, landmine rotations, Pallof presses, dead bugs, and mobility work for hips, T-spine, and shoulders. Stevie recaps playing his club’s Member-Guest with his dad, winning their flight and reaching the shootout, and discusses how golfers warm up and train on the mini tours, including seeing runners with parachutes and golfers wearing weighted vests. The episode also promotes Back9 of Leesburg’s grand opening and a public tee time FAIRWAYFITBOGO code.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:49 Garage Move Update

02:29 Member Guest Recap

06:16 Sponsor Back9 Plug

07:24 Masters Lottery Talk

12:45 Tips Twist Setup

14:40 Steve Fitness Baseline

17:37 Four Day Program

18:55 Day One Lower Body

21:12 Day Two Mobility Power

22:17 Upper Body Power Moves

23:38 Core Control Dead Bugs

24:17 Back Nine Facility Plug

24:43 Time Efficient Training

25:44 Day Three Strength Rotation

26:36 Trap Bar Deadlift Talk

28:36 Day Four Movement Prep

31:36 Saturday Speed Mobility

33:41 FairwayFit Program Access

34:56 Tour Fitness Then Now

42:12 Wild Warmup Stories

45:07 Closing Shoutouts Events

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Memorial Day Golf Grind + Back Nine Leesburg Review (Full Swing Sims, PuttView, and “Stick” Talk)

On the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, Brad and Greg are joined by special guest pro Stevie P for a Memorial Day episode recapping a golf-heavy weekend and reviewing Back Nine of Leesburg, an indoor golf facility they visited Saturday. They discuss Greg’s busy moving weekend, Steve’s stretch of playing and practicing nearly every day, and each golfer’s current form, including frustrations around greens and GHIN differentials after course rating changes. They define what it means to be a “stick” in golf, debating handicaps versus the ability to do what you want with the ball. The group highlights Back Nine’s upscale ambiance, spacious and private bays, PuttView putting green, BYOB/food flexibility, and especially the Full Swing simulator experience, then close with humorous stereotypes for spotting skilled versus inexperienced golfers.

00:00 Memorial Day Welcome

00:41 Weekend Projects And Golf

03:06 Stevie P Golf Grind

05:27 Sponsor Back Nine Promo

06:14 Red White Blue Round

08:22 Handicap Differential Rant

09:50 Icebreaker What Is A Stick

16:22 Back Nine Facility Review

16:59 Ambiance And Bay Space

23:06 Full Swing Simulator Impressions

28:33 Private Bay Setup

29:35 VIP Lounge Vibes

31:34 PuttView Green Talk

32:23 Membership Perks

33:46 Back Nine Recap

35:05 Golf Stick Stereotypes

36:22 Bad Golfer Tells

39:37 Good Golfer Signs

47:14 Gear Bag Clues

49:08 Sponsor Wrap Up

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Fixing Golf in 30 Minutes: Overrated vs Underrated, Hot Takes, and What We’d Ban/Add | FairwayFit Golf Podcast S3E10

In Episode 10 of Season 3 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, Greg and Brad catch up on limited recent play, upcoming member-guest season, and a Pinehurst trip, plus Greg’s ongoing garage buildout for a golf sim and training space. They shout out sponsor Back Nine of Leesburg and its June 5 grand opening, highlighting Full Swing Pro 2.0 simulators, a PuttView green, 24/7 access, and the FairwayFitBOGO code for a free second hour. The episode centers on “fixing golf” through rapid-fire overrated/underrated takes (460cc drivers, par-3 courses, rangefinders, lessons vs equipment, private clubs, seven woods, influencers), quick debates (breakfast balls, LIV vs TGL, overrated course, scariest shot, favorite swings, worst training aids), and lists of what they’d ban (expensive range buckets, tight tee times, cart fees/slow play/cooler rules) and add (more lateral drops, pro shot clocks, relaxed dress codes, night golf, and specialty carts).

00:00 We Fixed Golf

00:23 Podcast Welcome

00:45 Garage Studio Updates

03:00 Trips and Tee Times

03:59 Sponsor Back Nine

05:13 Overrated Underrated

07:23 Gear and Gadgets

12:11 Clubs and Influencers

15:34 Sponsor Ad Read

16:19 Rapid Fire Debates

16:54 Breakfast Ball Rules

18:06 LIV Versus TGL

19:43 Overrated Courses

22:02 Pressure Shots

23:28 Best Swings Ever

24:34 Pro Am Swing Praise

24:58 Worst Training Aids

27:24 Three Things To Ban

31:59 Banning Slow Golf

32:41 Three Things To Add

34:04 Shot Clocks And Pace

35:26 Dress Code Debate

38:43 Night Golf And Fun Carts

41:27 Hot Takes Gloves Covers

43:04 Wrap Up And Promos

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Building a Garage Golf Simulator & Surviving the Shanks | Fairway Fit Golf Podcast

On this episode of the Fairway Fit Golf Podcast, Brad and Greg catch up after a week off and talk about balancing work and parenting with golf while planning at-home practice setups. They compare their garage practice builds, including Brad’s plan for a full simulator with a SkyTrak Plus, projector, side TV, and a fold-away PRx home gym system, plus recovery with a cold plunge, and Greg’s simpler garage net/launch monitor setup to keep golf going through winter without spending $50–$100 per visit. They recap a memorial scramble tournament played with Bryan and Stevie P/CBP, where the team shot 59 despite leaving birdies out, and discuss how tough range sessions—including Brad’s severe shanks—affected confidence before eventually settling into the round. They also share upcoming practice plans, a quick nine-hole score, and shout-outs including kids’ personal-best tournament rounds.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:36 Golf Season Reality

01:51 Garage Gym Sim Plan

03:12 Gregs Garage Setup

04:20 Build Specs Gear List

09:13 Back Nine Golf Promo

09:56 Scramble Tournament Recap

10:35 Range Prep Check In

13:49 Brutal Shank Session

19:40 Troubleshooting the Shanks

22:04 Garage Shank Therapy

22:45 Bucket Balls and Rain Grind

23:46 Back Nine Sponsor Spot

24:40 Range Nerves Before Scramble

26:47 Scramble Rhythm and Score

29:31 Playing With a Stick

31:46 Wedge Cheat Sheet Goals

33:11 Family Golf Updates

34:44 Weekend Plans and Practice

37:42 Simulator Plug and Signoff

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