We're back from traveling and in preview mode on the TrapDraw! This week Tron and Randy head to Omaha, NE, in conjunction with the Korn Ferry regular season championship. They catch up on some items to start the show before welcoming on friend of the pod, and Omaha lifer, Michael Wilhelm. Michael shares all kinds of great insight and knowledge into what makes Omaha a wonderful place. Enjoy!

Episode 152: Omaha

DJ is joined by our close friend and all around great guy Matt Golden to discuss Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin. Opened in 2006, Erin Hills is mostly known for hosting the 2017 US Open and 2011 US Amateur. Enjoy this listen as they give their best to break down the interesting story of how Erin Hills came to be, the course as a Championship host, and the fabulous resort it has developed into today. Cheers!

Crash Course, Episode 32: Erin Hills

From nuclear missile operations to the Korn Ferry Tour, Tom Whitney joins us to chat about the (lengthy) 2020-2021 Korn Ferry season, how much it means to have Korn Ferry status locked up for next year, his unique military background, personal tragedy, and so much more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 465: Tom Whitney

In today's episode we talk to architect, writer, and author Jim Hartsell about his new book, "The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King-Collins Golf and the Creation of Sweetens Cove". Available now for pre-order from 

the book will ship in early September--perfect timing for you to get ahead of your Holiday shopping. Before discussing his book on Sweetens Cove, Jim discusses the influence Scottish golf has had on him, as well as classic golf writing. In fact, Jim has a series on Scottish golf currently going at our website, 

, and has pieces in 'The Golfers Journal' and 'Links Diary'. He and Randy then get into his new book, how it came to be, and a little bit of what it's about. Jim's passion for writing, Scottish links, and that wonderful little 9-holer set into the Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee permeates this discussion. Enjoy!

Episode 151: Jim Hartsell & 'The Secret Home of Golf'

This week's pod is a busy one: Abe Ancer's win in Memphis, Harris English's meltdown, Bryson, more Bryson comments, Nelly Korda's gold, what women's golf in the Olympics means, the new PGA TOUR schedule, and a ton more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 464: FedEx St. Jude/Women's Olympic Golf Recap

He's back! Peter Kostis joins the pod for a wide-ranging discussion on the changes in the modern game including the economics on tour, equipment, course architecture, broadcast coverage and much more!

NLU Podcast, Episode 463: Peter Kostis on the evolution of modern golf

We recap a wild weekend of Olympic Golf in Tokyo, discussing what this win means for Xander, Rory Sabbatini's wild route to a silver medal, C.T. Pan, South Korean military service, golf in the Olympics in general, Rory and JT's comments, format changes, and a lot more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 462: Men's Olympic Golf Recap

Today's episode is a conversation with Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols on twitter) all about the women's golf and the LPGA tour. Since the last time Randy caught up with Beth Ann back in early May a lot has happened--Nelly Korda is a major champion and #1-ranked player in the world, Yuka Saso took home the US Women's Open at Olympic (thanks, in part, to Lexi's Sunday collapse), and so much more. Randy asks her about the Evian and its standing on the women's major championship circuit, the Solheim Cup, and the new Commissioner. Lots of ground covered in this one and thanks as always to Beth Ann for his knowledge and insight. Enjoy!

Episode 150: Beth Ann Nichols

Mark Broadie joins us to discuss the origins of his groundbreaking work in golf analytics research and the evolution of the strokes gained metrics. Mark also breaks down some inefficiencies in the OWGR rankings system, how he would use his data to pick a Ryder Cup team, and some potential improvements in technology that could help refine the strokes gained metrics.

NLU Podcast, Episode 461: Mark Broadie

We recap Minjee Lee's win at the Evian, Cam Champ's win at the 3M, Bryson and Rahm out of the Olympics, golf in the Olympics in general, Evian's status as a major, Champ's ability to close, Grayson Murray's tweet, Ryder Cup, WITB, and a ton more. We also chat with Jose Maria Olazabal (1:04:00) about his new golf course in Greece, his career, and a lot more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 460: Evian/3M Recap (+ Jose Maria Olazabal interview)

DJ debriefs Tron on his Summer 2020 visit to the Sand Hills of Nebraska to play Wild Horse Golf Club. Wild Horse is a 1999 Dave Axland/Dan Proctor design long known as the best golf course in America no one has heard of. It is an excellent golf course, well routed and an amazing value for those who travel out of their way to play it. This podcast serves as an appetizer as Wild Horse video is coming soon on our YouTube channel. Enjoy!

Crash Course, Episode 31: Wild Horse Golf Club

Maybe the forgotten country in the UK, the TrapDraw heads to Wales this week in conjunction with the Euro Tour to learn a bit about the place. Randy is joined by golf writer and Welshman, James Corrigan, to discuss the joys and beauties of his home land. From sights to see, cities to visit, and courses to play, we think you'll learn a thing or two about the country and maybe even be inspired to visit one day. Enjoy!

Episode 149: Wales

Major championship appreciator Kyle Porter joins to chat about a lot of our favorite topics, how he consumes golf, how that's changed since we got into podcasting, as well as detailed looks back at each of the 2021 majors. We project Morikawa's future, appreciate Rahm's emergence, reflect on Spieth's year, take a bunch of listener questions, and cover a lot of ground in these two hours. Thanks as always to Kyle for the time.

NLU Podcast, Episode 459: Kyle Porter recaps the 2021 majors

DJ sits down with Cody to discuss The Links at Lawsonia located in Green Lake, Wisconsin. This big and bold Langford/Moreau course finished construction in 1930. To move the land during construction, the design team relied on the use of steam shovels to move the dirt. Revolutionary at the time and even more so today, this hidden gem deserves all the recognition in the world. For more information on The Link, please check out Andy's work over at thefriedegg.com. Enjoy!

Crash Course, Episode 30: The Links at Lawsonia

Collin Morikawa completes a historic and dominant week by winning the 149th Open Championship. We react, play the over/under major game for Collin, discuss another Louis close call, Spieth's run, Royal St. George's, Rory, Bryson, Hamsterdam, and a lot more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 458: British Open Recap, Round 4

Saturday recap: Is it a 3 horse race? We chat Louis, Morikawa, Spieth, an awesome setup at St. George's, Louis' comments about the pins, Rahm, DJ, Rory, and everything else from an eventful day at the Open.

NLU Podcast, Episode 457: British Open Recap, Round 3

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Podcasts

Episode 152: Omaha

Crash Course, Episode 32: Erin Hills

NLU Podcast, Episode 465: Tom Whitney

Episode 151: Jim Hartsell & 'The Secret Home of Golf'

NLU Podcast, Episode 464: FedEx St. Jude/Women's Olympic Golf Recap

Episode 151: Jim Hartsell & 'The Secret Home of Golf'

NLU Podcast, Episode 463: Peter Kostis on the evolution of modern golf

NLU Podcast, Episode 462: Men's Olympic Golf Recap

Episode 150: Beth Ann Nichols

NLU Podcast, Episode 461: Mark Broadie

Episode 150: Beth Ann Nichols

NLU Podcast, Episode 460: Evian/3M Recap (+ Jose Maria Olazabal interview)

Crash Course, Episode 31: Wild Horse Golf Club

Episode 149: Wales

NLU Podcast, Episode 459: Kyle Porter recaps the 2021 majors

Crash Course, Episode 30: The Links at Lawsonia

NLU Podcast, Episode 458: British Open Recap, Round 4

NLU Podcast, Episode 457: British Open Recap, Round 3

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