Getting Off Course Podcast
The golf world is filled with colorful characters. Join Josh Waldron as he interviews a broad range of guests who share a connection to the sport. If you enjoy conversations with people who don't quite fit the mold, this podcast is for you. Tune in to explore golf, life and plenty of random topics along the way. Presented by Par 3 Near Me.
Episodes
23 episodes
Matt Holder, Founder of Loop
Matt Holder is the founder of Loop, a tee time engine that helps golfers book the best tee times at their favorite local courses. In this episode, we discuss Matt's experiences in the world of technology,...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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40:20
Tony Starks, Golf Copywriter and Holey Moley Participant
Tony Starks is a copywriter for TaylorMade Golf and a recent contestant on ABC's Holey Moley. In this episode, we discuss Tony's 15 year career in the world of golf, as well as his experience on Stephen Curry's extreme mini golf show.To...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:05:02
Andrew Petcash, The Petcash Post
Andrew is the founder of The Petcash Post, an email newsletter focusing on the business of athletes and sports. He played division 1 basketball at Boston University and is a great resource when it comes to understanding NIL deals. We talked abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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59:47
Scott Hoffmann, Golf Course Designer and Greenkeeping Consultant
Scott is a golf course designer, greenkeeping consultant and retired superintendent. One of Scott's projects includes the recently opened Gravel Pit Golf Course in Brainerd, Minnesota. We talked about this unique project and other design-centri...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:25
Zach and Andy Pessagno, Chasing Fowl Photography
Zach and Andy Pessagno are the owners of Chasing Fowl Photography. These brothers teamed up several years ago to launch a golf-centric photography business that captures moments both on and off the course. In this episode, we talk about how the...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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49:28
Abby Liebenthal, President and Founder of Fore the Ladies, Inc.
Abby Liebenthal is President and Founder of Fore the Ladies, Inc as well as the Senior Manager of Championship Marketing for the United States Golf Association (USGA). In this episode, we discuss:Abby's career in golfSome k...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:49
Lauren Stephenson, LPGA Golfer
Lauren is one of the top 100 female golfers in the world, and she was kind enough to offer a quick glimpse into the life of a professional golfer. In this episode, we talk day-to-day life, tournament preparation, sponsorships and more. Discussi...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:14
Ronan Galvin, Sunday Golf
Ronan Galvin is the co-founder of Sunday Golf, a company that specializes in lightweight golf bags and other gear for the casual golfer. In this episode, we dive into the world of product development. Ronan offers some great insights for anyone...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:01
Jeff Peart, Owner of Chasing Aces and Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player
Jeff Peart is a former semi-pro basketball player turned golf enthusiast. In 2021, he launched his own golf brand called Chasing Aces. We talk a ton of basketball in this podcast, giving the listener a glimpse into the world of semi-pro competi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:10
John Mahaffey, 10x PGA Tour Winner and Author
John is a retired professional golfer with plenty of PGA Tour experience under his belt. He also worked for the Golf Channel and is the author of a new book called Shafted. In this episode, we discuss:Lessons learne...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:05
Matt Ericksen, Cactus Golf Club
Matt and a friend launched Cactus Golf Club, an online community that brings golfers together for game improvement and networking. Cactus Golf Club features exclusive monthly deals, fun giveaways, and drills and tips from golf instructors.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:29
Mike Wolf, Mini Tour Golfer
Michael Wolf is a former college golfer and a current mini tour competitor. The journey to playing golf at the highest levels is a challenging one. I ask Mike a ton of questions related to what it takes to be a professional golfer. Topics inclu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:32
Bharat Kanodia, Business Valuation Expert
Bharat is the founder and chief appraiser at Veristrat LLC. He's a casual golfer and a contributor at Inc.com where he writes about a variety of business and financial ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:37
Sam Puryear - Director of Golf at Howard University
Sam Puryear is a former college golfer and a pioneer in the world of golf coaching. Sam coached at Stanford (National Championship winner), Michigan State University (where he was the first African-American head coach at a Power Five School and...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:15
Kim Lewellen, Wake Forest Women's Golf Head Coach
Kim Lewellen is a former college and professional golfer who now leads the Wake Forest women's golf team. She has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year on four separate occasions. In this episode, we discuss a variety of go...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:01
Jared Doerfler, Curator of Perfect Putt
Jared is a former college golfer and the brains behind Perfect Putt, a free weekly newsletter that breaks down the business side of golf. We discuss:Jared's D1 golf experiences at the University of Northern IowaJared's wors...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:46
Sloan Whitaker, the King of Custom Golf Carts
Sloan Whitaker is one of the owners of BA Carts in Van Wert, Ohio. He wouldn't call himself the king of custom golf carts, but I've seen his work and it would be hard to top. We discuss:How Sloan got into the golf cart business...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:20
Tucker Booth, Award-Winning Battle Rapper & Entertainer
Tucker Booth is an award-winning battle rapper and entertainer. He's also the host of the Rappers Don't Golf podcast. A man of many talents, Tucker offers some great insights into how a creative person can make a living doing what they love. Ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:45
Dr. Mike Goatley, Virginia Tech Turfgrass Specialist
Dr. Mike Goatley is a Virginia Tech professor who specializes in turfgrass science. He's an engaging guest and I promise you're going to learn something. We discuss:Mike's first impressions of golfHow Mike ended up in the w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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47:44
Wayne Pettry - JMU Softball Assistant Coach
Wayne Pettry hops on the show to give us some perspective on golf, his time as a par 3 clubhouse manager and his volunteer experiences with JMU women's softball. Wayne also shares:His favorite Jordan Spieth quote (very inspirational...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:53
Zach Pereles - Sports Writer, Researcher and Analyst
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work at ESPN? Or for a professional football team? Zach Pereles offers a helpful glimpse into the world of sports journalism. We cover a variety of topics including:Casual and professional go...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:26:00
Big G - Resort Caddie and Host of the Real Life Caddie Podcast
Big G kicks off our inaugural episode with a fun glimpse into the world of a caddie.So who is Big G?Big G, aka Gordon Rorison, is a lifer Scottish caddie who currently resides in California and hones his skills at Pebble Beac...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:09:16