From a less-than-ideal start in football to a later route into golf, Craig’s journey to becoming a PGA professional is anything but typical and that’s exactly what makes this such a great listen.

Come hear Craig talk me through his unusual path into the game, how his goal was always to become a teaching pro, and how he’s now living that ambition every day.

We get into:

His route into coaching and life as a PGA pro

WITB — including the brand deal with the company that should apparently never be mentioned

Why everyone should seriously consider a 7 wood

The range he works from and what day-to-day coaching looks like

There’s also plenty of opinion in this one:

A proper rant about outdated club rules around ladies and juniors

Golf attire grievances

Why golf still feels behind the times in some areas

The rise of online coaching platforms like Skillest

And of course, we finish with This or That and plenty more chat along the way.

A brilliant conversation and one that definitely left me looking forward to getting a match arranged with Craig this summer.

Make sure you give Craig a follow and if you’re looking for lessons, check out his links below

https://www.instagram.com/clydewaygolf?igsh=OXl4eGgxOG0zeW81

Huge thanks as always to Shot Scope for supporting the podcast — use code CHASINGPARS for 15% off.

Stay safe

Stay blessed

Stay humble

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Out Here Chasing Pars – Episode 53 ft. the founders of Hydra Caddie — Ross & Harrison

Episode 53 is here, and this week I’m joined by Ross and Harrison, the childhood friends behind Hydra Caddie a brand built around golf, health, and hydration that’s already making a serious impression.

These two have shared plenty over the years, junior golf, football, nights out, and now building a business together. Back in the golf world, they’ve created a product that genuinely stands out. I’ve tried the samples myself, thought they tasted excellent, and it definitely encouraged me to order more.

We get into:

⛳ Their golf journeys from junior golf through the younger years

👜 First clubs, current bags, fittings, and of course a proper WITB chat

🏠 Their home course

😅 Harrison’s absolute fear of wedges and the hole that gives him the most nightmares

We also spend plenty of time talking about what makes Hydra Caddie different:

💧 Why hydration matters more than most golfers realise

🏌️ Whether pro shops are missing a trick by not leaning into products like this

🚀 Their plans for the future and where they want to take the company

📈 How long it took to launch and how well it’s already being received especially with very little paid advertising, which says a lot about the product itself

As always, we wrap things up with a round of This or That and there’s plenty of good chat in between.

Make sure you check out the website, support the lads, and give them a follow across social media and let them know I sent you 👏

And if you enjoy the episode, please like, share, subscribe, and tell a friend it all helps grow the podcast more than you know.

Huge thanks as always to Shot Scope for supporting the show — use code CHASINGPARS for 15% off.

Stay safe

Stay blessed 🫶🏼

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Out Here Chasing Pars – Episode 51 ft. @emhyde_golf

What a guest and what an incredible journey. Emily joins me for one of my favourite conversations yet, and her story really shows just how far golf can take you.

From starting out with a plastic set of clubs in Scotland, to county golf and competing in England ladies events, Emily has built a brilliant playing career and is easily one of the most experienced golfers I’ve had the privilege of chatting to on the podcast.

Now, alongside all of that, she’s also showing the world that mums can still play golf at a high level 💪

👶 Mum to a 3-month-old, you’ll already find Emily sharing videos from the driving range with her little princess — and hopefully one day we’ll see them both out on the course together.

We get into:

⛳ Her golf journey from junior golf through to elite competition

👜 Clubs, equipment changes, and what’s currently in the bag

🏌️ Her role in golf through coaching and volunteering

😂 Teaching her partner to play despite once saying she’d never date a golfer

🎟️ The event at Gaudet Luce Golf Club and everything they’re putting together there get tickets here

https://www.blitzgolf.net/tickets

We also talk about something much more personal:

💙 How Prostate Cancer has affected her family

🎗️ My upcoming challenge to raise money for charity because it always hits differently when it’s for someone you know

There’s so much in this one, and honestly we were already planning a part two before we’d even finished recording. Hopefully next time in person.

Please make sure you follow and support Emily her pages are tagged below 👏

https://www.instagram.com/emhyde_golf?igsh=MW0ycW0yeDU4em5oaw==

https://www.tiktok.com/@emhyde_golf?_r=1&_t=ZN-94m78YG1a5O

Huge thanks as always to Shot Scope for supporting the podcast use code CHASINGPARS for 15% off.

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