The Chasing Daylight Podcast: Golf Talk, PGA Tour & Gear

369: Akshay's Putter Controversy, $900 Tee Times, & The Players Preview

Send a textWelcome to episode 369 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan cover Akshay's big win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and dive into the heated debate: Is he anchoring his long putter? The boys also discuss Gary Woodland's incredibly emotional interview about his battle with PTSD, Rory McIlroy tweaking his back, and Jon Rahm capturing a LIV Golf win in Hong Kong.With major season energy in the air, we preview The Players Championship, balk at the wild $900 tee times at TPC Sawgrass, and share a legendary story about playing barefoot night golf at Shadow Creek. Plus, stick around for Matt's absolute disaster class in hosting AI-generated golf trivia, and find out who takes home the ultra-rare 1-of-100 Garsen Stadium grip!Episode Breakdown:Giveaways & Gear: We announce the 1-of-100 Garsen Stadium grip giveaway and talk about the realities of equipment tinkering.Tour News & Recaps: Recapping Akshay's API victory, Jon Rahm's LIV Hong Kong win, and Rory's back tweak.Gary Woodland's Battle: Reacting to Gary Woodland's deeply emotional interview about his post-surgery PTSD.The Anchoring Debate: Analyzing Akshay's putting stroke, the long putter trend, and whether he's breaking the rules.Matt's Knee Rehab: A candid (and painful) update on Matt's grueling physical therapy following his knee replacement.AI Trivia Disaster: Matt hosts a Jeopardy-style golf trivia game powered by Google Gemini, but completely botches the answer key.The Players Championship Preview: Discussing the "fifth major" at TPC Sawgrass, $900 tee times, and making our picks for the week.High Roller Golf: Swapping stories about expensive rounds, including playing barefoot night golf at Shadow Creek.Special thanks go out to our show sponsors:🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters:🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/https://x.com/CDPGolfShowhttps://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Don't forget to use code DAYLIGHT15Support the showSUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM https://www.buzzsprout.com/1871697/subscribe

368: We Met Butch Harmon & He Fixed Jeremy's Miss Instantly

Send a textWelcome to Episode 368 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, Jeremy shares his unbelievable experience meeting legendary golf coach Butch Harmon at the Gretsch Golf Academy grand opening. Find out exactly how the GOAT fixed Jeremy's push miss with just a slight adjustment to his right arm! Matt also gives us an update on his "triple diamond" knee replacement rehab. We dive into the latest golf news, including Shane Lowry's tough finish and water balls at PGA National. Plus, we test our knowledge with some Arnold Palmer Invitational trivia.On the gear side, we discuss the drama surrounding LA Golf's Direct-to-Consumer move after splitting with Bryson DeChambeau. We also chat about McLaren entering the golf space, and Jeremy's official launch of damngoodputter.com!Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comDon't forget to use code Daylight15 for 15% off at Garson Grips! 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/ 🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/ Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the showSUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM https://www.buzzsprout.com/1871697/subscribe

367: Tracking Your Golf Travels & Course Ratings: Exploring the Grassy App with Jacob Safar

Send a textWelcome to Episode 367 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, we are joined by a special guest, Jacob Safar, the creator and developer of Grassy.If you've ever wanted a dedicated platform just to nerd out about golf courses, Grassy is exactly what you've been looking for. Jacob breaks down how he built this iOS-exclusive social platform to help golfers track their travels, rank their favorite courses, and build their ultimate bucket lists.In this episode, we cover:What is Grassy? Think of it like a restaurant review app or "Letterboxd," but specifically curated for golfers to share course photos and reviews.The Origin Story: Jacob explains how he developed the first version of the app in less than three weeks out of a coffee shop.App Features vs. On-Course Tracking: We discuss why Grassy focuses on the off-course social and discovery experience rather than competing with live GPS trackers like 18Birdies.Future Updates: We brainstorm some new features live on the show, from adding a Chasing Daylight group ranking page to a "Pokedex" for golf courses and AI caddy recommendations.Massive Giveaway: Jacob shares details on the current Grassy app giveaway, including a Callaway Quantum Max driver and over $500 in PGA Superstore and Grassy gift cards! Make sure to hit that like button, share this episode, and go download Grassy on the Apple App Store today! https://www.grassy.golf/Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters: 🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/ ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/ 🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/ Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the showSUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM https://www.buzzsprout.com/1871697/subscribe

366: Matt’s Knee Surgery Saga, The Anthony Kim Debate, & The Great Skechers Roast

Send a textOn this episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, the crew is back with a slightly sedated host! Matt recounts the wild and hilarious details of his recent total knee replacement surgery—from the pre-op prep to the strictly enforced "new knee, gotta pee" discharge rule.The boys also dive into the biggest stories in golf, debating Anthony Kim’s return to professional golf. While it’s a feel-good story, is it really the "greatest comeback ever" compared to Hogan or Tiger?. Plus, we break down the action at Pebble Beach, Scottie Scheffler’s Sunday charge, and the electric crowds at LIV Adelaide.We also host a live giveaway for a spot in the sold-out Birdie Gang Invitational in Las Vegas, roast anyone under 50 wearing Skechers, and geek out over Quantum drivers and vintage Adams irons.In this episode:Matt’s Medical Adventure: Hallucinations, hospital roommates, and the road to recovery.The AK Debate: Why Anthony Kim’s return is amazing, but maybe not the G.O.A.T. comeback.Vegas Golf: Hype for the Birdie Gang Invitational and the "Whatnot" crew.Gear Talk: Why everyone is suddenly switching to Quantum drivers, and the nostalgia of Adams Tour heads.Special thank goes out to our show sponsor:🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters:🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/https://x.com/CDPGolfShowhttps://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the showSUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM https://www.buzzsprout.com/1871697/subscribe

365: New Knees, Pebble Beach Preview & The Waste Management Hangover

Send a textWe’ve officially hit a milestone—Episode 365! That means we have a full year’s worth of audio for you to binge (if you’re brave enough). On this episode, the mood is a mix of celebration and nerves as Matt prepares to go under the knife for his full knee replacement surgery the very next morning.In this episode:The Bionic Leg: Matt talks about the high-tech recovery gear dropped off by Cobra Medical and discusses the timeline for his return to the links (Landmand or bust!).Tour Talk: We recap the chaos and "cultural experience" that was the Waste Management Open and look ahead to the 80-man, no-cut field at Pebble Beach.Halftime Hot Takes: The crew debates the Super Bowl halftime show—was it a vibe or a snooze fest compared to Prince?Tech & Trivia: Matt terrorizes the guys with creepy AI-generated videos, and we play a round of "Google Gemini" trivia regarding the most important dates in modern golf history.Plus, we talk TGL failures, Disneyland horror stories, and give away some fresh Garson gear.Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters: 🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/ ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/ 🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/ Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the showSUBSCRIBE TO CDP PREMIUM https://www.buzzsprout.com/1871697/subscribe