In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ and Gary welcome back Bud Copeland to break down the biggest week in golf: the U.S. Open at historic Oakmont. The crew dives into why Oakmont is the ultimate test in championship golf—from brutal rough and lightning-fast greens to the deep history of the course itself. Bud shares his experience from Pinehurst last year, and the team compares what makes Oakmont a beast of its own. They talk about YouTube creators like Good Good and Bryan Bros getting early looks at the course, and how that access brings fans closer to the game. With references to legends like DJ, Johnny Miller, and Tiger, plus chatter about rough length, stimp speeds, and potential winning scores.

We also make some very insightful picks for the US Open. TJ goes all-in on Jon Rahm, using his signature “signs” bit to creatively build a case for the Sun Devil, citing Rahm’s power, short swing, and red-hot potential at +1200 odds. Gary goes slightly off the board with Collin Morikawa, valuing his precision and recent form, while Bud takes the safe bet with current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, comparing his dominance to Usain Bolt pulling away from the pack. The crew also throws out fun props, including Rory McIlroy to miss the cut, and debate the likability of top players based on their media behavior. The episode ends with playful banter about TikTok trolls, internet haters, and shoutouts to chirpy commenters—proving once again that the Basic Bogeys boys don’t just dish out takes, they take the heat and laugh it off.

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In this episode of Basic Bogeys, TJ holds it down while Gary is off on dad duty, and welcomes a special guest — Cam Widner, the creative mind behind the hilarious and relatable “Just Go For It Golf” Instagram page.

Cam shares his journey from casual golfer to social media sensation, reflecting on his explosive growth online (from a few thousand to over 27K followers) and the power of making content that resonates with the everyday golfer and parent. From botched Mother's Day tee times to marriage mishaps and athletic nostalgia, Cam opens up about why authenticity matters — in both golf and life.

The conversation dives into Cam’s late start in golf, his sports background (he was a serious baseball guy), and how learning from setbacks helped shape who he is today. TJ and Cam also bond over the transition from competitive team sports to the more sustainable grind of golf as they both age out of the rec league phase.

If you’ve ever snuck in a round before the family wakes up, flubbed a wedge and laughed it off, or just love golf content that hits close to home, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Laughs, life lessons, and a whole lot of dad-energy

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TJ and Gary welcome back fan-favorite guest Ricky for a jam-packed episode recapping his spring journey through three major adaptive golf events. With passion, humility, and plenty of laughs, Ricky shares the ups and downs—from early season struggles in Florida to a clutch performance at the U.S. Adaptive Open qualifier in Indianapolis.

The episode kicks off with a celebration of Basic Bogeys' one-year anniversary before diving into Ricky’s tournament schedule. He walks us through a grind-it-out spring, his solo trips, and the mental battles of playing elite-level adaptive golf after a long off-season in chilly upstate New York.

Highlights include:

• Playing through tough conditions and self-doubt in Florida
• A incredible showing at the Indy Adaptive Open despite a knee tweak
• The electric qualifier round at Broadmoor, including a birdie on the first hole, eight straight pars, and a dramatic playoff finish
• Caddying stories with his dad, nerves on the tee box, and a putt that nearly needed a seatbelt

Whether you're grinding through your own season or just love a good underdog golf story, this episode brings heart, humor, and the kind of clutch golf that earns respect. Ricky’s back, and he's got one hell of a scorecard to show for it.

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Founder, Donnie Dotson, joins us to give us the in depth details of what his company truly does. Donnie draws on 20 years of experience in national security, finance, and sports data to lead our dedicated team, united in helping others achieve their goals. Since 2022, Carry golf has facilitated nearly $1M in career funding for up-and-coming golfers. It's thrilling to see deserving athletes turn their dreams into reality. Carry looks forward to championing more athletes, while continuing to provide fans and brands with a front row seat to the action too.

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With PGA Championship week underway, we dive into it all with everything from our picks to the excitement surrounding the return of PGA professionals competing in the event. We make our picks for Top 20 and to win as well as a handful of other fun bets for the week.

We also reflect on Michael Block’s Cinderella story from last year and whether he can make the cut again. While we admire how he capitalized on his fame—appearing in ads and viral content—we’re skeptical he’ll repeat the magic.

The conversation touches on what makes the PGA Championship special: it's one of the few events where teaching pros get a real shot. Bud draws a sports comparison, noting that while amateurs have no chance against elite NBA players, in golf, anyone might win a hole or two—even against tour pros.

And yes, if Bryson wins, we’re taking full credit.

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Anthony and Joe from Golf 215 join TJ to talk golf, a bit about their podcast and some Philly sports in Gary's absence.

Golf215 was created in an effort to find like minded golf enthusiasts in the Philadelphia and the surrounding area to build a community of golfers to talk golf, play golf and to exchange tips and ideas. Golf215 hosts a podcast that covers various golf and golf adjacent topics for golfers of all skill levels. Whether you are scratch golfer or need to open your third sleeve of balls by the back nine, we got you covered!

Our plan for 2025 is to continue to find interesting topics for discussion, opportunities to play golf together and creative ways to build a local golf community!

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Bud is subbing in for the new father Gary, and we have a special guest Ricky Reilly joining as we discuss his busy upcoming Adaptive Golf tournament schedule. Starting this weekend he is off to Florida for a 3 day championship with his big US Adaptive Open qualifying happening later this month. We are wishing Ricky the best of luck in his 2025 season!

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Josh Colbert, Philly sports fanatic, aka Swing Dat Jawn joins the pod to talk some golf, football, and more. Come to find out Josh is actually quite familiar with our Upstate New York hotspots. We talk some plans for the upcoming golf season as well as the upcoming football season.

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