Season 2, Episode 15 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen, one of the owners of Maple Hill Golf, shares his honest, from-the-heart perspective on the Good Good and Callaway Golf controversy — the ad that shook the golf world in August 2026.

Bob isn't here to condone violence of any kind. But he is here to ask a bigger question: does one mistake — one poorly landed movie parody — get to define an entire company forever? Drawing on personal stories, faith, and 47 years of life experience, Bob makes the case for grace, forgiveness, and looking at the whole picture instead of just one rotten slice of the pie.

This episode covers the full timeline of what happened, the fallout with retailers and partners, the apologies that followed, and why Bob believes we as a country need to take a collective breath.

⚠️ Note from Bob: This podcast needs to be listened to in its entirety. Any part of it taken out of context could sound really, really bad — and that's not what this is about. Listen to the whole thing before reacting.

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Not everyone is going to agree with Bob on this one — and he knows it. If you have something to say (positive or negative), he'd genuinely love to hear from you. Email us with "Attention: Bob Kitchen" and he'll be happy to chat about grace, forgiveness, or anything else on your mind.

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❤️ Bob's Closing Message

"Be nice to one another, whether they deserve it or not. Just be kind. Everyone's going through something."

Season 2, Episode 14 – Welcome back to The Hill Unscripted — the official podcast of Maple Hill Golf! Every two weeks, host Bob Kitchen brings you real talk from inside the golf world. In Episode 14, Bob sits down with his brother Andy Kitchen to talk golf trips, equipment myths, the golf ball debate, mini drivers, and so much more — completely unscripted.

This episode is packed with hot takes, brotherly banter, and insider knowledge from decades in the golf retail business. From debating who's the better golfer growing up, to revealing the one golf rule they'd scrap immediately, this conversation is a must-listen for any golfer who wants to actually understand their equipment.

In this episode:

🏌️ Andy's golf trip recap — A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort (Sundance, Torch & Charlevoix CC)

🤔 What people get WRONG about golf balls (92% of you shouldn't be playing a tour ball!)

⛳ The club most likely wrong for you in your bag right now

🚗 Bad golf cart drivers — Andy's surprising pet peeve

📏 Mini drivers: legit club or gimmick?

🤯 The dumbest thing the Kitchen brothers did growing up (lawn chairs over the garage!)

🎤 Walk-up songs, dream foursomes, and a lightning round you don't want to miss

New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!

🔔 Don't forget: After this episode, stick around for "What's in the Bag" with Andy Kitchen!

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Hill Unscripted! 🎙️

Join Bob Kitchen from Maple Hill Golf as he sits down with Adam Rehberg, Senior Marketing Manager at Bridgestone Golf, for an in-depth conversation about the golf ball industry, product development, and the story behind Bridgestone's game-changing RX series.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Adam's unique journey from civil engineering student to assistant golf pro to 15 years at Bridgestone

✅ How Bridgestone's massive rubber and polymer expertise gives them an edge in golf ball technology

✅ The 24-36 month golf ball development process from prototype to launch

✅ The creation of the RX and RXS golf balls for golfers with under 105 mph swing speeds

✅ Behind-the-scenes collaboration with tour players like Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Fred Couples

✅ Why being a small, tight-knit team at Bridgestone is actually an advantage

Whether you're a golf equipment nerd, a Bridgestone player, or just curious about what goes into making the perfect golf ball, this episode delivers real insights from someone who lives and breathes golf ball development every day.

Guest:

Adam Rehberg - Senior Marketing Manager, Bridgestone Golf

- 15 years with Bridgestone

- Former R&D engineer

- Former assistant golf professional

- Engineering background from Florida State University

About The Hill Unscripted:

Every two weeks, Bob Kitchen brings you real talk from inside the golf world—insights, stories, and conversations that matter to you as a golfer and valued part of the Maple Hill family.