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Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations

Golf is full of opinions, traditions, and marketing claims. Off TRAQ is where we slow down and actually talk about them. Hosted by Charles and Roy, the Off TRAQ Podcast explores the questions golfers genuinely debate — from equipment and swing myths to tour storylines, industry narratives, and the culture of the game. No hot takes for the sake of it. Just honest conversations about the game we all care about. 🎙 New episodes every other Tuesday 🏌️ Presented by TRAQ Golf

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01:14:47

Can You Win The Masters From 125 Yards?

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/03/31

Can you win the Masters… without ever hitting a tee shot?We created a 125-yard challenge at Augusta National Golf Club to test a simple idea:Would an amateur actually have a chance?In this episode, we go hole-by-hole through Augusta, breaking down strategy, scoring expectations, and where things fall apart fast. Because it turns out… distance isn’t the real defense of Augusta.By the end, we simulate a full 4-round Masters to see if either of us is actually walking away with a green jacket.We also

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00:56:10

Distance is Dead? Why the PGA Tour Might Not Follow

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/03/17

Is the golf ball rollback actually necessary… or is it solving a problem no one asked for?In this episode, we break down the rollback rule (00:00), what the USGA and R&A are changing, and why the PGA Tour might not fully adopt it. We debate whether distance is really an issue in golf, who could be behind the decision, and what it means for both pros and everyday players.We also cover:• Colin Morikawa’s mid-round withdrawal and the reaction (40:34)• Why golf movies and shows rarely live up to

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01:00:14

Best Golf Brand for Each Club in the Bag

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/03/10

In this episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go through the bag and debate which brand performs best in each category.Starting with the first brand that comes to mind, they talk through their picks for:• Drivers (00:49)• Irons (09:25)• Wedges (16:09)• Putters (23:22)• Golf Balls (28:58)The episode also covers two other big topics in golf this week:- Rory McIlroy withdrawing from The Players Championship with a back injury and what that might mean for the season. (36:17)- And a debate around

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00:50:28

Bryson’s 51% LA Golf Story, Michelle Wie & WTGL, &...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/03/03

In this episode of Off Traq, we unpack the business drama behind Bryson DeChambeau’s reported push for 51% ownership of LA Golf and what majority control really means in corporate structure.We also discuss:• Michelle Wie joining WTGL as both player and investor• LIV Golf receiving another $267M from PIF• The evolving power dynamics in professional golf• A legacy debate: Masters vs the other three majors

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00:47:33

Stock Shot vs Shot Shaping: Which Is Better For Your...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/02/24

Should you master one reliable stock shot… or learn to shape it both ways?This week on Off TRAQ, we debate whether golfers are overcomplicating the game by chasing all 9 windows instead of building one predictable pattern.Then we shift gears:Tiger Woods hints at another Masters run — is a 50 year old Tiger good for the game even if he misses the cut? (26:15)Is the PGA Tour finally making structural changes to create more must watch events? (28:30)Is pro shop fashion becoming less traditional and

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00:57:32

The PGA Tour’s Personality Problem

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/02/17

Does the PGA Tour have a marketing problem — or a personality problem?In this episode, we compare golf to leagues like the NFL and NBA and ask why professional golf feels so different. Is it the lack of rivalries? Not enough storytelling? Too much focus on stats and not enough on drama?We also cover:• Rory going back to blades• The Luke Kwon controversy• Anthony Kim’s comeback win• And whether classic golf sayings are actually good adviceChapters:00:00 Fixing the PGA Tour34:02 Rory Going Back to

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00:53:18

Breaking 90 feels like a mystery for most golfers —...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/02/10

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we talk through what it really takes to break 90, why you don’t need great golf to do it, and how most amateurs quietly sabotage their rounds without realizing it.We dig into the real numbers behind breaking 90, the mistakes that blow up scorecards, and how managing penalties, putting, and expectations matters more than chasing birdies.We also cover what’s happening this week in golf — from the fifth major debate to PGA Tour bans and the spectacle that is the Waste

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00:56:57

What If? Tiger Debuts in 2010: Is He Still the GOAT?

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/02/03

What if Tiger’s entire career starts in 2010 instead of 1996?We break down the alternate timeline and debate whether Tiger still becomes “GOAT Tiger” in the modern era. How much of his dominance was skill, how much was timing, and how much was psychological pressure on the field? We also get into what GOAT even means, the majors math, and how the modern tour changes the ceiling.After the main debate, we hit the weekly golf news and close with a fun ranking of the worst feelings in

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01:13:58

Driver vs Iron Swings, PGA Show Recap & What Makes A...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/01/27

Are the driver and iron swings actually the same, or are they two completely different swings?In this episode of Off TRAQ, we kick things off with a deep debate on one of golf’s most argued questions: driver vs iron swings. We break down setup, mechanics, feel vs reality, and why so many golfers stripe irons but lose their driver or vice versa.From there, we recap the most interesting tech from the PGA Show, including smart putting balls, grip sensors, budget launch monitors, and why so much modern

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01:04:45

How We Buy Drivers, Golf’s Biggest Headlines, and the...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/01/21

Buying a new driver shouldn’t feel this complicated — but for most golfers, it does.In this episode, we cover three core topics:• How we personally approach buying a new driver• The biggest current headlines in golf and what actually matters• Why finding a good club fitter is harder than it should beWe cut through marketing noise, talk honestly about gear decisions, and dig into the structural problems that lead golfers to spend money without getting better.This is a candid, practical conversation

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00:56:38

2026 Golf Drivers, PGA Rule Changes & Our Golf Goals...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2026/01/13

2026 golf drivers are starting to surface, and we break down the driver releases and early teases we’ve heard so far — what’s actually new, what feels incremental, and what golfers should realistically care about heading into the season.We also dive into the six new PGA of America rule changes, explaining what changed, why it matters, and how these updates impact everyday golfers, not just tour players.To close things out, we get personal and talk through our 2026 golf goals — what we’re working on,

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01:06:08

Golf Etiquette We All Break, Should Tour allow LIV...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/12/17

Golf etiquette. LIV Golf. And a little self-reflection to close it out.In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the golf pet peeves and etiquette rules golfers break all the time — including the ones they’re guilty of themselves. From pace-of-play issues to subtle on-course habits, nothing is off-limits.They also dive into the LIV Golf debate, discussing whether LIV players should be allowed back on the PGA Tour and what fairness really looks like in professional golf.To wrap it up, they reflect

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00:46:26

I Played My Best Round as a New Dad + $50 Rangefinder...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/12/09

New dad, no range time, stuck in traffic, shows up late… and somehow plays one of his best rounds of the year.In this episode, Charles breaks down how a single swing thought (footwork!) completely changed his game — and why training while holding a newborn actually works. We also review the $50 Amazon rangefinder vs a $550 Bushnell Pro XE, talk LAB putter feel and inserts, and debate the Golf Digest “Build Your Ultimate Round” challenge.Whether you’re a golf dad, gear nerd, or someone trying to get

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00:58:48

The Best Golf Gifts of 2025 + Why the Skins Game Flopped

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/12/02

Shopping for golfers is impossible — we’re picky, brand-loyal, and half the time we already bought the thing you were planning to gift us.In this episode, Charles and Roy break down the best golf gifts of 2025, including:Stocking stuffers under $50Solid picks under $200Splurge gifts golfers actually loveAccessories we use every roundGifts to avoid unless you really know the golferWe also give our honest take on the 2025 Skins Game, why it didn’t live up to the hype, and why the Internet

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01:01:46

Are You Playing the Wrong Tees? + The One Pro Skill...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/11/25

This week on Off TRAQ, we break down one of golf’s most overlooked decisions: choosing the right tee box. Most golfers play from the wrong tees — and it affects scoring, pace, and the way the course is meant to be played. We walk through different ways to pick your tees, what yardages matter, and the ego traps every amateur falls into.We also have some fun with a big hypothetical:If you could steal one skill from any pro golfer — driver, irons, wedges, or putting — what are you taking to improve

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00:48:04

Internet Invitational Review: Cheating, Format, and...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/11/18

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the entire $1M Internet Invitational, the creator golf tournament that’s taken over YouTube thanks to slope-gate, lie-gate, captaincy drama, and some surprisingly elite golf.We dig into our first impressions, what the event got right, and where it completely fell apart. We talk slope controversy, lie-flattening, Paige’s captain decisions, and why one team’s strategy worked.We also run through our winners and losers of the event: who impressed, who

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00:58:07

Building the Perfect Golf Bag on a Budget

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/11/11

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go head-to-head in the Build-A-Bag Challenge, competing to build the perfect golf bag for their guest, Richard Kim, using his budget. They break down wood choices, iron setups, wedge gapping, and putter philosophy, revealing how two golfers can create completely different bags from the same starting point.Whose setup will Richard choose — and which one would you play?If you love What’s In The Bag videos, golf debates, and gear talk, this one’s for you.

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00:51:11

Best Putter Style in Golf and Swing Hard or Smooth

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/11/04

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy tee up two of the most debated topics in golf.First, they break down the pros and cons of the most popular putter styles: blade, mallet, and zero torque. Whether you're a feel-first player or chasing tech and forgiveness, they unpack which design might actually help amateurs sink more putts and why looks vs performance might not be as straightforward as you think.Then, the conversation shifts to full swings: should golfers swing hard or swing smooth? They

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00:48:53

Do Golf Balls Matter, Course vs Range, and AI on Golf...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/10/28

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy ask the question many amateurs overlook; does the golf ball actually matter? Then they square off over which is better for golfers' game: playing a short course or grinding at the range. And finally, they bring back a fun segment: asking ChatGPT what it thinks of more golf brands, this time covering Cobra, PXG, Mizuno, and Srixon.

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00:55:03

Club Buying Mistakes, One-Length Irons, and AI on...

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf"s Real Conversations ·

2025/10/21

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the biggest mistakes beginners and amateurs make when buying clubs — from $800 “starter kits” to full matching bags that scream marketing. Then they dive into the debate over one-length irons: genius idea or total gimmick? And finally, they asked ChatGPT what it thinks of major golf brands and the golfers that play them; see if AI actually nailed the stereotypes.

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