In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Brian Parks, VP of Engineering at L.A.B. Golf, to take listeners behind the scenes of one of golf’s most innovative companies. Brian shares the excitement around L.A.B. Golf’s latest release—the heel shafted putter—and unpacks the creative and technical challenges that come with revolutionizing the world of putting. From prototype development cycles and balancing physics to stories about working directly with Adam Scott and even Charlie Woods reaching out for a putter, you’ll get an insider’s look at how top-tier gear gets designed and adopted by the pros.

Brian opens up about L.A.B. Golf’s rapid growth, what it’s like for the team to see their putters win PGA Tour events, and how their technology is changing the way amateurs and pros approach the greens. Plus, he gives a fascinating glimpse into the company’s Eugene-based headquarters—formerly a fitness club and pool, now transformed into a cutting-edge R&D and fitting facility. If you’ve ever wondered how a golf company tackles design challenges, grows its team, handles surging demand, and maintains its soul after a big acquisition, this episode is for you. Grab your L.A.B. putter (or order one!) and enjoy this tech-driven, story-rich round on Off the Deck.

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Welcome to the FIRST episode of Off the Deck! In today’s show, Josh Decker sits down with longtime friend and former PGA & LPGA Tour caddie Will Davidson for an inside look at life “inside the ropes.”

Will shares stories from his whirlwind trip to Medinah for a charity event, near-albatross heroics, and some candid reflections on his 11-year career caddying for pros like Smylie Kaufman and HaoTong Li.

From wild travel tales—he’s logged miles in 43 countries—to laugh-out-loud caddie blunders (including a classic rangefinder fail) and the pressures of helping pros handle nerves on golf’s biggest stages, Will offers a fascinating, honest perspective.

Plus, we hear about his latest venture, Birdie Brands, and why his all-natural bug spray has become a tour favorite.

Stick around for plenty of laughs, invaluable golf wisdom, and of course the age-old debate: do you really like hitting it off the deck?

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