Welcome to Episode 384 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We are officially celebrating our 1,000-subscriber milestone on YouTube, and we are kicking things off with an announcement of our 1K giveaway, which will include a brand-new Callaway golf bag.

We are joined this week by Tim from Looper Talk, an 11-year caddie at Bandon Dunes and a PGA Professional. Tim brings the heat with incredible insights from the loops, a deep dive into golf's hottest current events, and some legendary stories from the bag.

In this episode, we cover:

• Celebrating our 1,000 subscriber milestone and dropping details on our Callaway bag giveaway.
• The hilarious moment Dan pure-striped a ladies' Reva 3-wood.
• Tim's journey as a caddie at Bandon Dunes and why Bandon Trails is an absolute masterpiece.
• A breakdown of the newly announced 2028 PGA Tour format, featuring the Championship and Challenger Series.
• A candid debate on why the industry should focus on "finding the game" rather than forcing "growing the game".
• U.S. Open course conditions, the mental grind, and Wyndham Clark's massive victory.
• An unbelievable, behind-the-scenes caddie story involving Hale Irwin, Jack Nicklaus, and some very clean tee boxes at Cherry Hills.
• The equipment rollback debate: why shrinking driver heads might be a better solution than rolling back the golf ball.

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Welcome to a special Major week episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We are diving deep into the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, discussing the brutal fescue, the tricky course setup, and giving you our top player predictions. We also have a bittersweet announcement regarding the future of the Vegas Golf Network (VGN) and its implications for future Chasing Daylight events.

Plus, we cover recent major golf news, reflect on surviving the 72-hole Bandon Dunes Solstice, and draw the winner for our exclusive Garsen Stars and Stripes grip!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Previewing the U.S. Open and Shinnecock Hills course conditions.
• Our top player picks to win the third major of the year.
• The launch of YouTube Super Chats and our new Premium Live After Show.
• Recent golf news, including Yana Wilson's success and Bud Cauley's return to the winner's circle.
• U.S. Open history and trivia.
• Looking back at the grueling Bandon Dunes Solstice experience.
• An important announcement regarding the final year of the Vegas Golf Network.
• A quick look at the waterproof Parlinx golf shoes.

Special thanks to our show sponsor:

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Welcome back to episode 382 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We kick things off by celebrating the explosive growth of the Vegas sports scene, but quickly pivot to a harsh reality: local golf is getting incredibly expensive, and course conditions are taking a hit. Between skyrocketing green fees that forced us to move the VGN Finals to Legacy and new housing developments squeezing out classic layouts, we air out some serious frustrations this week.

Plus, Matt recaps his wild subway encounters in New York, we preview our upcoming VGN major at Boulder Creek in 110-degree heat, and we dive deep into the brutal grind of US Open qualifiers.

Episode Highlights:

• Contrasting the Las Vegas sports boom with the rising cost and declining conditions of local golf courses.
• The VGN Finals are officially moving to Legacy Golf Club after extreme rate hikes at Revere.
• Matt recounts his chaotic New York trip, rained-out Yankee games, and meeting a Bruins fan in a sweltering subway.
• Testing out the new high-grip, carbon-insole golf shoes from Parlinks.
• The story behind Matt's "lucky" 425-yard, cart-path-assisted drive at Boulder Creek.
• Surviving the upcoming 110-degree VGN major at Boulder Creek and blazing fast greens.
• The tragedy of new housing developments ruining the layout at Desert Hawk.
• Reminiscing about Primm Valley Golf and the world's slowest hot dog vendor.
• Breaking down the US Open qualifying format and the heartbreak of a player losing their spot by picking up a marker.
• Discussing LAB Putters' new VZN.1i model and custom CDP Garsen Grips arriving soon.
• Announcing our new $1.99 YouTube Memberships for exclusive, unfiltered after-shows.

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In Episode 381 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, the guys are buzzing from the Vegas Golden Knights' Game 1 Stanley Cup win and are fresh off an epic Midwest golf trip! Tune in as Joe, Jeremy, Dan, and Matt break down their rounds across Nebraska and Iowa, featuring massive greens, thick roughs, and unbelievable sleeper courses.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Celebrating the Vegas Golden Knights' exciting Game 1 victory in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
• A full breakdown of the Midwest golf trip, kicking off with a warm-up round at River Wilds.
• A wild night out at the Hard Rock Casino and a late-night Taco Bell delivery story.
• Dan's first impressions and creative shot-making at the expansive, King Collins-designed Landmand Golf Club.
• Experiencing the classic Perry Maxwell design and thick rough at Omaha Country Club.
• Why Quarry Oaks is the ultimate sleeper course with its unique Dynamite hole and rich history.
• Navigating the quirky routing and pristine greens at Bent Tree, plus outrunning the rain at Indian Creek.
• The guys officially rank their favorite courses from the trip and debate local Vegas golf spots.
• Garsen Golf promo (Use code Daylight15 for 15% off) and the live Landmand caddy towel giveaway!

Special thanks to our show sponsor:
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And also our show supporters:
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Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/

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Welcome to Episode 380 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast! This episode offers a special look into our completely unscripted "after show" format, normally reserved for premium subscribers. Recorded last week but scheduled to hit the airwaves Thursday morning, right before we teed off at Landman in Nebraska, this episode is just us talking golf with no script and no agenda.

Topics covered in this episode:

• We introduce our unscripted "after show" podcast format.
• Matt details his incredible left-handed trouble shots from the bushes.
• We debate the tough question of whether it is better to have kids at 16 or 40.
• The crew reminisces about the time they beat Derek Carr in a golf tournament and had to sit through a church sermon afterward.
• We discuss potential future golf trips to Big Cedar or Dismal River.
• Matt shares how he used Google Gemini to analyze his quad data to fix a left pull with his irons.
• Matt explains how AI recommended switching to a lighter regular-flex shaft to stop the clubface from flipping.
• Dan talks about his experience testing the new Titleist drivers with a pushy fitter out at Paiute.
• We dive into the new California laws that affect Pebble Beach caddies, classifying them as hourly employees rather than independent contractors.

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What is up, everybody! Welcome back to another episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast. Huge shoutout to our listeners—because of you, we’ve officially hit YouTube monetization! In Episode 379, the boys are getting geared up for an epic Midwest road trip while breaking down the latest in the golf world.

Episode Highlights:

• YouTube Milestones: We are officially monetized, enabling Super Chats and Memberships to help grow the show!
• Exclusive Grip Reveal: Get the very first look at our brand-new custom Chasing Daylight grips made by Garsen Golf.
• The Nebraska Itinerary: We break down our upcoming trip to the Midwest, including highly anticipated rounds at Whispering Creek, Landmand, Quarry Oaks, and Indian Creek.
• Golf Ball Tech & Fitting: We dive deep into finding the right golf ball for your game, exploring the performance of the new Callaway Chrome Tour and the importance of professional ball fittings.
• PGA Championship Breakdown: A full recap of Aaron Rai's impressive major victory, the punishing course setup, and why tough venues are great for the game.
• Wildhorse VGN Event: Recapping our latest local tournament, giving props to the flight winners, and laughing about the weird kicks and crazy breaks at Wildhorse.

Special thanks to our show sponsor:
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And also our show supporters:
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Welcome back to episode 378 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast!. This week, the guys are heavily distracted by the Vegas Golden Knights playoff game, but still manage to dive deep into major championship week.

We preview the PGA Championship at Aronimink, look at the odds, make our picks, and debate whether the tournament should return to a match-play format. We also discuss the financial struggles currently plaguing LIV Golf, review some insanely long new fairway woods, and talk local Vegas course conditions.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• A look at the legacy and history of the Aronimink Golf Club hosting the PGA Championship.
• Debating Rory McIlroy's comments on Walter Hagen and whether the PGA Championship needs to bring back match play to create more drama.
• Analyzing why LIV Golf is failing and the reality of financial backers pulling their support.
• Reviewing the brand new Ti 3 and 5 Fairway Woods with the LIN-Q shaft, which are acting as total driver replacements.
• Putter talk: Discussing the switch to an Odyssey Jailbird plumber's neck and the great mallet versus blade debate.
• Updates on local Vegas golf, including course conditions at Las Vegas National and Wildhorse.
• Giving away the highly exclusive Garsen Golf "Philly Special" PGA Championship grip.

Special thanks to our show sponsor:
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And also our show supporters:
🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/
⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/
🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

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Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/

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In Episode 377 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, the full crew gets together to discuss the massive shift in the professional golf landscape. We dive into the news that PIF has pulled funding from LIV Golf, Yasir stepping down as chairman, and Jon Rahm reaching a deal with the DP World Tour to remain Ryder Cup-eligible. We also debate whether the YouTube golf bubble will ever burst and how relatable creators are driving the game's massive growth.

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Episode Highlights & Topics:

• PIF pulls funding from LIV Golf, and Yasir steps down as chairman.
• Jon Rahm reaches a deal with the DP World Tour to set aside his penalties and regain Ryder Cup eligibility.
• The field for the PGA Championship is set, including a special invite for Dustin Johnson and Max Homa, replacing Phil Mickelson.
• We discuss Bryson DeChambeau's massive YouTube success and whether he actually wants to return to the PGA Tour.
• The crew breaks down why the YouTube golf bubble hasn't burst yet and why relatable creators are connecting better than tour pros.
• A look at the brutal reality and expenses for mini-tour players grinding without sponsors.
• Matt shows off a highly viral, fitting-only adjustable putter head from Callaway/Odyssey.
• UNLV's Men's and Women's golf teams sweep the Mountain West Championships.
• Recap of the recent local tournament at Paiute, including KD and Jason Burnett's wins, and Matt's unbelievable left-handed 6-iron shot out of a bush.
• Nelly Korda is on a historic winning streak, and Cam Young shows grit battling Scottie Scheffler.
• A deep dive into Vegas Mexican food tier lists, ranking Roberto's, Don Tortaco, and Fausto's.

Special thanks to our show sponsor:

🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com

And also our show supporters:

🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/
⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/
🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

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Joe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:
https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku

Jeremy's New Golf Brand:
https://www.damngoodputter.com/

Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew:

Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/
Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/
Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter
Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/

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