Every golfer knows the feeling, you walk up to the first green and see holes, sand, and disruption. But what looks like damage is actually devotion.

In this episode of Scrap to Scratch, Ryan Wimer (@MrFairways) dives into the history and science of golf course maintenance, from early greenkeeping in Scotland to modern aeration, mowing heights, and the technology superintendents use today. This is the story of why greens get plugged, how courses recover faster than ever, and why maintenance is the single most important thing keeping the game alive.

A behind-the-scenes look at the people, practices, and progress that shape every round we play.

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Ever wonder how a simple golf ball shaped the entire game?

In this episode of Scrap to Scratch, Ryan Wimer (@MrFairways) traces the golf ball’s evolution, from hand-stitched featheries and gutta-percha to the rubber-wound Haskell and today’s multi-layer urethane designs. Along the way, he explores how each invention changed distance, control, and who could afford to play.

A story about innovation, accessibility, and how the smallest piece of equipment carries the biggest impact on the game.

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High above Kauai’s North Shore, where mountains meet the Pacific, sits Princeville Makai Golf Club, a course shaped by rain, wind, and one architect’s vision to blend golf with nature.

In this episode of Scrap to Scratch, Ryan Wimer (@MrFairways) explores the history of Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s Hawaiian masterpiece, from its 1971 design to its 2009 rebirth, what makes golf in Hawaii so uniquely alive, and personal stories of playing on Kauai's North shore.

A story about architecture, environment, and the art of playing where the ocean feels just a swing away.

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Are you getting back into golf, or picking it up for the first time? In this episode of Scrap to Scratch, host Ryan sits down with his best friend Jeremy, a professional basketball player, to talk about what it’s like to get back into playing golf again. They discuss how mindset shapes your experience, how to keep golf fun instead of frustrating, and why so many people are finding their way in to the sport.

A relaxed conversation about rediscovering the game, setting realistic expectations, and remembering that golf isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress.

So, whether you’re a beginner golfer, someone returning after years away, or just looking to make the game more fun, this episode is your reminder that everyone starts somewhere.

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On Oregon’s southern coast, where cliffs meet the Pacific and fog rolls through the dunes, stands one of the most celebrated golf destinations in the world, Bandon Dunes.

In this episode of Scrap to Scratch, we walk the fairways of Bandon and explores how one man’s dream reshaped modern golf.

From Mike Keiser’s vision of pure linksland to architect David McLay Kidd’s debut design, this is the story of how Bandon brought golf back to its roots: walking, wind, nature, and the sound of surf.

With history, storytelling, and a few moments from my own round, discover why Bandon Dunes isn’t just a course, it’s a pilgrimage.

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It’s Sunday, April 10th, 2005. Tiger Woods stands over a chip on the 16th at Augusta National and what follows is a shot that would echo through golf forever.

In this debut episode of Scrap to Scratch, we break down one of the most iconic moments in sports: how it happened, what it meant, and how it changed everything. From the history of Augusta’s 16th to the shockwaves that followed across Nike, broadcast media, and a generation of players, this is the story behind Tiger’s chip that stopped time.

We'll discuss how and why golf feels different than any other sport, and what chasing a moment like Tiger's does for an entire generation of golfers, myself included.

Featuring storytelling, broadcast moments, and reflection on why this one swing became part of golf’s DNA.

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Welcome to Scrap to Scratch: Stories Behind the Game, a storytelling podcast about golf’s courses, iconic moments, and the people who shaped the game.

Host Ryan Wimer (@MrFairways) weaves history with personal rounds. From Tiger’s legendary chip at Augusta in 2005 to walks through Bandon Dunes, Princeville, and more, each episode reveals why the game keeps pulling us back.

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