Steven and David share ONE microphone to decode golf's confusing vocabulary. From "skulling it" to "fried eggs" to "good lag" (which might be an insult), we break down the golf lingo that makes beginners feel like outsiders.

What we discuss:

• Why Steven thought "hook" and "slice" were the same thing
• What it means to "skull it" and why it's called that
• Golf course terminology: cabbage, fried eggs, and being "on the dance floor"
• Handicap basics - why shooting 86 is actually decent
• The art of "good lag" and when it's secretly trolling
• Sandbaggers: golf's biggest cheaters and why we hate them
• Steven's plan to artificially create "fried egg" situations
• David's humbling encounter with a scratch golfer

Recording notes: This episode was recorded live with one microphone, which explains the occasional chaos and Steven's admission that he might push golf balls into sand to use new vocabulary.

Steven's $100 golf bag is driving him crazy, and David has gone through THREE bags already. We break down what gear you actually need versus what's just expensive eye candy.

What we discuss:

• Steven's golf bag nightmare - when kickstand legs attack your shins
• The great tee debate: wooden vs plastic (and why someone called plastic "an abomination")
• Why you don't need 14 clubs to play decent golf
• Head covers: protection or just style points?
• Golf shoes vs sneakers vs barefoot(!?) - what actually matters
• The towel, glove, and divot tool essentials
• David's confession: he's owned FOUR golf bags
• Why a $100 ball marker is ridiculous when a penny works

Key moments:

• Steven realizes he only needed 2 clubs for his entire executive course round
• The barefoot golfer who bombs drives with no shoes
• Why taking your glove off while putting prevents looking like a "newbie"
• David's advice: Get good with fewer clubs before buying more

Bottom line: Golf gear is fun to buy, but most of it won't improve your game. Focus on the essentials: decent bag, divot tool, and clubs you actually know how to hit.

Got gear questions? Hit us up @fairwayfools

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David shares war stories from four straight days of golf, including players who ignored his wife, walked through putting lines, and tried hero shots from the rocks. Steven learns there's more to golf manners than just staying quiet.

What we discuss:

• David's four-day golf streak and varying etiquette experiences
• The unwritten rules: reading the room and following the group's lead
• Tee box hierarchy and choosing the right tees for your skill level
• Ready golf vs. traditional order - when to play fast vs. by the book
• Why women get overlooked in golf groups (and why that's terrible etiquette)
• The rocks story: when to take relief instead of being a hero
• Cart etiquette, music on the course, and moments of silence
• "Good golf is boring golf" - why hero shots usually backfire

Key moments:

• Player walks through everyone's putting lines like "a bull in a China shop"
• Two beginners try to drive the green, hit it OB, then ignore David's wife
• The importance of playing tees that match your skill level
• Why you should "suck faster" if you're going to suck

Bottom line: Golf etiquette isn't about being fancy - it's about respecting other players and keeping the game enjoyable for everyone.

Got etiquette questions? Hit us up @fairwayfools

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Steven bought $100 golf clubs at Play It Again Sports and wonders if he made a mistake. David breaks down his "restart plan" for new golfers - and spoiler alert, it's not about expensive equipment.

What we discuss:

• Steven's Play It Again Sports shopping experience and the "fattest clubs" advice
• David's three priorities for beginners: lessons, expectations, and etiquette
• Why a $500 driver won't fix your swing (but a $120/hour lesson might)
• The brutal truth about virtual golf lessons vs. in-person instruction
• Course etiquette essentials - from divot repair to reading the room
• Steven's revelation about needing golf clothes (and his Caddyshack fashion goals)
• Realistic expectations: why Oak Hill 2027 might not be in the cards

Key takeaway: "Clubs don't make the player, the player makes the clubs" - focus on fundamentals first, gear second.

Got questions about starting your golf journey? Hit us up @fairwayfools

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Welcome to Fairway Fools: A Beginners Guide to Golf!

I'm David, and with my brother Steven, we're here to help you navigate the greatest game on earth. From terrible to slightly less terrible, we're documenting the real beginner experience - no fluff, just honest advice for golfers starting their journey.

In this intro episode, we share:

• Why we started this podcast
• Our personal golf origin stories and what we wish someone had told us
• What you can expect from future episodes - real advice for real beginners
• A preview of our "guinea pig experiment" with Steven as he learns the game

Whether you're thinking about picking up golf, just started playing, or you've been struggling alone, this podcast is for you. We're not here to make you a scratch golfer - we're here to help you enjoy golf without embarrassing yourself.

Got questions or golf horror stories?

• Email us at fairwayfoolspod@gmail.com
• DM us on X @fairwayfoolspod

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