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The Chasing Daylight Podcast | Golf News & Gear Insights

Mathew Wangrycht & Joe Keith | Golf News Hosts

The ultimate show for the obsessed amateur golfer. Based in Las Vegas, The Chasing Daylight Podcast delivers real talk on the current state of golf, from the PGA Tour to your local muni.Each week, four friends (and golf nerds) sit down to discuss:Golf Equipment: Reviews on the hottest new clubs and gear hitting the shelves.Pro Golf: Honest banter on Major tournaments, the PGA, and industry headlines.Insiders: Interviews with guests from inside the golf world.Las Vegas Golf: Perspectives from the

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340: Play Free, Missing Your Tee Time Might Just...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Golf is more than just a game – it's about showing up on time, adapting to changing environments, and sometimes finding your best swing when you least expect it. This week's episode begins with "Matt's Apology Tour," a hilarious recounting of tournament email mishaps that left Joe rushing to make his tee time. The unexpected twist? After arriving late and playing without pressure, Joe shot an impressive 81 despite two triple bogeys, revealing how "playing free" might be the sec...

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E339: Recapping our Arizona Golf Adventures

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2025/08/07

Send us a text There's something almost magical about hitting the road with good friends and discovering unexpected golf treasures along the way. Our recent Arizona golf adventure delivered exactly that kind of experience – from world-class courses to surprisingly delicious roadside burritos, and everything in between. The journey began at 2nd Swing Golf in Scottsdale, where we encountered a scene that would warm any golf enthusiast's heart: dozens of people waiting outside before opening ti...

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54:41

E338: Bernerd Garsen from Garsen Grips

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2025/08/01

Send us a text Bernerd Garsen's journey to becoming one of golf's most innovative grip designers reads like a Hollywood script. After racing motocross professionally and suffering career-ending injuries, a chance encounter led him to an eight-year modeling career across Europe and South Africa. It was during this time that his passion for golf reignited, eventually leading him to create Garsen Grips – a company now boasting over 85 professional tour wins, including Olympic gold, silver, and b...

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82:27

E337: From Lab Golf's Sale to Happy Gilmore's Return

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2025/07/30

Send us a text The golf world witnessed two major developments this past week – the shocking acquisition of boutique putter brand L.A.B. Golf by luxury giant LVMH for a reported $200 million and the release of Adam Sandler's long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. The L.A.B. Golf acquisition represents a pivotal moment in the equipment industry as a cult-favorite brand transitions into corporate ownership. While fans and competitors alike sent congratulations to founder Sam Hahn, questions lin...

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81:25

336: Nobody Cares About Your Golf Score Unless You...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Finding joy in the small moments of golf might be the secret to both happiness and improvement. Our conversation this week explores how the game's greatest champions approach winning, why some players obsess over stats while others reject scorecards entirely, and what makes a community tournament special despite challenging conditions. When Scottie Scheffler secured another major victory, his subdued celebration sparked a fascinating discussion about competitive mindset. Unlik...

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78:34

335: Golf's Latest Controversies: From Costco Putters...

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2025/07/16

Send us a text When does a golf obsession cross the line into absurdity? This week, we explore the curious case of driver aesthetics – why golfers fixate on colors they'll never see during actual play. Dan shares his jaw-dropping 272-yard hole-out for double eagle at Boulder Creek, leading to a spectacular seven-under round, while Matt recounts his hole-out for Eagle at Red Rock Country Club. The equipment world is buzzing with controversies. We dissect the unauthorized appearance of premium...

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140:47

334: Tradition Golf founder Matt Marino talks top...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Matt Marino takes us on an unforgettable journey through his remarkable golf career, from impulsively moving to Las Vegas as a young caddie to opening Tiger Woods' first American golf course, Blue Jack National. With candid charm, Matt shares how a simple business card and the bold declaration "I'm going to be your first head golf professional" led to his role launching Tiger's groundbreaking course. His insights into course design reveal why difficulty shouldn't be the primar...

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70:56

333: Golf Adventures Across the US from Shadow Creek...

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2025/07/02

Send us a text The boundary between legendary golf courses and their price tags becomes crystal clear when exploring the contrast between Shadow Creek's meticulously crafted experience and Royal Hawaiian's wild jungle offering. Joe and Jeremy take us along for an extraordinary evening under the lights at Shadow Creek, a rare opportunity that transformed an already premium experience into something magical. Their detailed account captures the surreal feeling of playing a course where each put...

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78:17

332: Thrifty Golf - From COVID Golfer to WhatNot...

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2025/06/25

Send us a text Ready to dive into the fascinating world where thrifting meets golf? This episode takes you behind the scenes with Thrifty Golf (Tyler), who transformed his pandemic hobby into a full-time vintage golf business on Whatnot. Tyler's journey begins like many others in 2020—a COVID golfer hunting for decent clubs who accidentally discovered a business opportunity when reselling testing equipment. What makes his story compelling isn't just the business success, but his genuine pass...

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80:14

331: US Open talk and we picked the winner for the...

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2025/06/18

Send us a text A greenskeeper from Indiana just won a Callaway driver in our biggest giveaway yet, and we couldn't be more thrilled about who took home the prize. When you hear Hesherhack's story—documenting his daily hole-in-one attempts while maintaining golf courses for all of us to enjoy—you'll understand why this outcome feels so right. The US Open provided plenty of drama this year, and JJ Spahn's victory had us analyzing the two shots that defined his championship run. Was it the clut...

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330: Vegas Golf Rankings Drama & US Open Predictions

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2025/06/11

Send us a text Oakmont Country Club takes center stage as the guys dive into what promises to be a brutal US Open. The fairways are narrow, the rough is overgrown, and the greens are lightning fast – exactly how golf's ultimate test should be. Stories from pros' practice rounds reveal a course that will thoroughly punish anything less than precision golf. The conversation shifts to an unexpected controversy when their golf course rankings sparked outrage among followers. Wolf Creek Golf Club...

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329: From Michigan Golf Trips to Scottie's Dominance

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Have you ever made a simple equipment mistake that cost you 15+ yards? That's exactly what happened to our host, who discovered his woods were a full inch too short—a reminder that even experienced players can overlook the basics. This revelation is just one highlight from an episode packed with authentic golf insights from players who live and breathe the game. The journey begins in Michigan, where Dan takes us through his golf adventure at destinations like Pilgrim's Run and...

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328: From Pro Golfer to Master Craftsman: Dave...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text What makes the perfect putter? It's a question that has fueled endless debates among golfers, but few have explored it with the depth of knowledge and hands-on expertise as Dave Frisch of Goodwood Golf Company. Transforming from golf professional to self-taught CAD designer and master putter craftsman, Dave brings remarkable insights into both the artistic and scientific elements of putter creation. This episode peels back the curtain on the custom putter industry, revealing h...

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66:27

327: Our PGA Championship Take: Should Majors Be...

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2025/05/21

Send us a text The divide between golf purists and pragmatists takes center stage in this episode as we explore what truly gives a major championship its identity. Fresh off Scottie Scheffler's commanding PGA Championship victory, we examine not just his dominant performance but the deeper question: should prestigious majors be played on familiar tour stops, or does that diminish their special character? When industry insider Aarik Greenely unexpectedly joins the conversation, the debate int...

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73:27

326: Is the PGA Championship missing its identity as...

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2025/05/14

Send us a text Stunning course conditions at Las Vegas National set the stage for an exciting Vegas Golf Network tournament this weekend. The greens are rolling true, fairways are immaculate, but beware those crusty bunkers that might swallow your ball! We break down the weather forecast from our resident meteorologist Matty G, who predicts light rain and gusty winds that will separate the serious contenders from the fair-weather golfers. Golf's equipment world is ablaze with controversy as ...

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53:35

325: Discovering the Soul of Coyote Springs and the...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text Golf is about finding what truly works for you - whether that's the right putter, the perfect course challenge, or that one magical shot that keeps you coming back for more. This week, we dive deep into the surprising reality of equipment choices on the PGA Tour, revealing that despite Scotty Cameron's cult following among amateurs, the best putters in professional golf overwhelmingly choose Odyssey mallets. Our analysis of the top 25 strokes-gained leaders challenges conventi...

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60:45

324: Navigating Vegas Golf: Course Conditions,...

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2025/05/01

Send us a text Ever witnessed a wild kingdom moment while lining up your putt? We sure have. This week, we share an incredible nature story from Legacy Golf Course, where a roadrunner hunted, caught, and tried to devour a baby rabbit right before our eyes—something none of us had seen in decades of desert golf. Golf equipment dominates our conversation as we dive into TaylorMade's nostalgic approach with the upcoming R7 Mini Driver release. Unlike competitors who simply shrink their current ...

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54:17

323: We survived the windiest golf tournament and all...

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2025/04/23

Send us a text Exploring Laughlin Ranch's exceptional desert golf layout tops our agenda this week, as Jeremy and Dan experience this hidden gem for the first time. The course earns unanimous praise from our crew for its strategic design, challenging greens, and memorable finishing stretch. "It's scorable, but it's also a thin line between being scorable and also will whip your ass," Jeremy observes, highlighting the course's perfect balance of accessibility and challenge. The confusing tee ...

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66:18

322: The Masters Drama: Rory's Triumph and Golf's...

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2025/04/16

Send us a text Rory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory delivered the most dramatic Sunday at Augusta since Tiger's 2019 win, and we're breaking down every moment that led to his historic Grand Slam achievement. From that towering 7-iron on the 15th to Justin Rose's remarkable charge and the playoff tension, this Masters showed why golf's first major remains its most magical theater. We take you beyond the headlines to examine what made this tournament special - the challenging Sunday pin pl...

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321: A Candid Chat with L.A.B Golf's Sam Hahn

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2025/04/09

Send us a text What happens when an Instagram critique leads to an unexpected friendship? In this captivating episode, we're joined by Sam Hahn, the innovative mind behind L.A.B. Golf, after a viral social media post sparked a genuine connection rather than conflict. Sam takes us through his remarkable journey from bar musician to golf equipment revolutionary, detailing how a chance encounter with a peculiar putter transformed his putting and ultimately his life. The conversation reveals fas...

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