Season 2, Episode 12 – In this special Father's Day episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his oldest son, James Kitchen, for an honest conversation about golf, family, growing up in the golf business, and preparing for the next chapter of life.

James recently graduated from Byron Center High School and will be heading to Michigan State University this fall to study engineering. Together, Bob and James reflect on favorite golf memories, life lessons learned through the family business, college plans, and what it was like growing up as the son of one of Maple Hill Golf's owners.

Topics include:

⛳ Growing up at Maple Hill Golf

⛳ Favorite father-son golf memories

⛳ Golf courses in Michigan and California

⛳ Lessons learned from working in the family business

⛳ The reality of being the owner's son

⛳ Michigan State University and engineering plans

⛳ Junior golf, golf equipment, and favorite clubs

⛳ Whatnot live auctions and the future of Maple Hill

⛳ Family traditions and Father's Day reflections

It's a fun, heartfelt, and often hilarious conversation between a father and son as one chapter closes and another begins.

New episodes of The Hill Unscripted drop every other week.

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Season 2, Episode 11 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his father, Rich Kitchen—known to thousands simply as “The Pro.”

With 51 years of experience at Maple Hill Golf and back-to-back NGCOA Player Development Awards, Rich shares the philosophy that has helped introduce thousands of children and adults to the game.

Topics include:

- How Maple Hill's junior golf programs work

- Why kids learn differently than adults

- The secret to making golf fun instead of frustrating

- Pee-Wee, Junior Development, and Academy programs explained

- The famous "Bucket A Day" program that gives juniors free range balls all year

- Why Rich filled in every bunker when Maple Hill opened

- Adult beginner clinics and common mistakes new golfers make

- Why golf can be enjoyed at any age

- The lessons Rich has learned after more than five decades teaching the game

Whether you're a parent looking to get your child started, an adult thinking about learning golf, or simply love hearing stories from one of the most respected golf professionals in the country, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and timeless golf wisdom.

New episodes of The Hill Unscripted every other week.

Season 2, Episode 10 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen breaks down everything happening in the golf world right now—from LIV Golf drama and mini driver hype to zero torque putters, golf ball fitting, and the future of equipment.

BK gives his honest take on:

- Aaron Rai’s surprising PGA Championship win

- Why mini drivers are exploding in popularity

- The confusing future of LIV Golf

- Whether zero torque putters are already fading

- Why most golfers play the wrong golf ball

- New Revelation Zero Torque putters from Maple Hill

- Upcoming Cobra, Callaway, Mizuno & Wilson fitting events

Bob also shares personal stories about his son graduating, pickleball league disasters, and the growth of Maple Hill’s live selling shows on Whatnot and eBay Live.

If you love golf equipment, golf business talk, and honest opinions about where the game is headed, this episode is for you.

New episodes every other week from Maple Hill Golf.