Thursday, August 7, 2025

Everyday Golf Rants by Golfers

Buttsy shares his unique perspective on golf shop customers and the shift from putter to driver preferences. Matt and Buttsy explore the challenges faced by pro shop employees and discuss their own club fitting experiences, emphasizing the importance of proper fitting for drivers. The conversation touches on Buttsy's lifesaving story and his growing legend, while also addressing the impact of social media on golf etiquette. The duo highlights tipping etiquette, changing golf clothing trends, and the etiquette needed for member-guest events. They debate the best golf movies, Tin Cup vs. Caddyshack, before wrapping up with thoughts on food options during rounds and the pace of play. Key Points: - Pro shop employees often face overwhelming and repetitive questions from golfers, particularly during busy seasons, which can lead to frustration. - It's crucial for amateur golfers to get properly fitted for drivers and other equipment, as even minor adjustments can significantly improve their game. - Golf etiquette, including tipping the outside services staff and understanding pace of play, is essential for maintaining a positive experience for everyone on the course. 0:00 Buttsy's take on customers in a golf shop and moving beyond putters to drivers 1:46 Introduction and show overview 2:41 Sponsor: Devereux Golf 3:38 Sponsor: Rokform 4:32 Sponsor: Vice Golf 5:10 Pro shop employees and the challenges of working in the golf industry 11:34 Training course for new golfers and taking a girl to your home course 17:07 Buttsy's lifesaving story and his growing legend 18:06 Discussion on putters, preferences, and Matt's DF 3 putter experience 24:15 The importance of getting fit for a driver and club fitting experiences 31:04 Forward Golf's fitting process and morning vs. evening rounds 34:59 Tipping etiquette and changing trends in golf clothing 43:31 Social media's impact on golf and the need for etiquette education 50:45 Etiquette for member-guest events and using range balls on the course 57:50 The Silverleaf incident and best food options on the golf course 1:03:43 Maintaining diet and stopping for food during member-guest events 1:06:32 Dealing with rangers, pace of play, and yelling fore 1:10:15 How a bad shot can ruin a good round 1:14:01 Best golf movies debate: Tin Cup vs. Caddyshack 1:16:15 Episode closing remarks and sponsor mentions