185 episodes
The Fire Pit Podcast The 8 Side
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4.7 • 459 Ratings
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In the 25 years of covering golf, the development of the game, courses and the camaraderie that’s core to the culture, it was time for Matt to share some of the best stories he has heard around fire pits all over the world. From PGA Tour players, caddies, architects, avid amateurs and buddies-trip planners, Matt has forged relationships with some of the most colorful and influential people in the game. So grab a drink, a seat and settle in. We’re getting to the essence of one story per podcast. A narrative so deep and meaningful, you save it for a post-round fire pit, which is where no one is in a hurry for the night to end.
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Fire Drill 099: State of the Union
In this Fire Drill podcast, Matt Ginella and Alan Shipnuck go deep on the complicated negotiations around the framework agreement, drawing on Alan’s new reporting. They also introduce Bonfires, events that will provide access, camaraderie, competition and quality experiences at some of the best courses and resorts in the world.🔥
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L.A.B. Golf - Part 9: “Reflections” - The Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella
Wait, there's more?! In Part 9 of the Fire Pit series on L.A.B. Golf, Matt Ginella gets final reflections from all protagonists on Lucas Glover's accomplishments, the putter, the technology and the business. Lots more on Brett Rumford's "let go of control to take control" and how it relates to overcoming the fears in golf and life. Plus, Kelly Slater on his win at Pipeline, 100-foot waves in Ireland and Jason Kuhn, the former Navy Seal sniper on: "Train like you fight."
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L.A.B. Golf – Part 8: “Glover Wins Again” - The Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella
In part 8 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on the rise and relevancy of L.A.B. Golf, Matt Ginella takes you through the second of Lucas Glover’s back-to-back wins on the PGA Tour. And then he gets Glover’s thoughts on being passed up for the 2023 Ryder Cup, the business impact of the two wins, as well as reflections from several of the series protagonists on the stories within the series, including hope, inspiration, overcoming the yips and the American dream. In addition to Glover, you’ll hear more from Adam Scott, Kelly Slater, Brett Rumford, Mac Barnhardt, Michael Sims, Stuart Smith, Adam Beach, Sam Hahn, Liam Bedford and Bill Presse.
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L.A.B. Golf - Part 7: “Glover Wins Wyndham” - The Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella
In part 7 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf, it’s almost all Lucas Glover. When and where a new putter intersects with his battle with the yips, reflections on his life, career, more from the Navy Seal, bold predictions from his inner-circle, and ultimately a recap of his win at the 2023 Wyndham Championship.
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L.A.B. Golf - Part 6: “The Navy Seal” - The Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella
In Part 6 of the Fire Pit Podcast series on L.A.B. Golf, we’re getting to Lucas Glover, the highs and lows of professional golf, why friends and good management matters, and we talk to a Navy Seal about overcoming the yips. Thanks for following along.
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L.A.B. Golf - Part 5: "Brett Rumford" - The Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella
In Part 5 of this Fire Pit Podcast series on how and why L.A.B. Golf's technology and their putters are gaining in prominence and popularity, you'll hear from Brett Rumford, an Australian short-game guru. Rumford explains "giving up control to gain control," sheds light on the technology and why it's "cutting edge," he shares details of his relationship with Adam Scott, the bumps he overcame with Sam Hahn and the engineering team of the company, and he articulates his frustrations with pros who sign a putter contract: “Free up your contract and free up your putting and you just fill up all of your heart’s desires.”
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Customer Reviews
Firepit State of the Union and Lab Golf.
Enjoyed all nine series on Lab Golf, interesting story of hard work of a start up putter company and how it integrated into pro golfers. Lucas Glover storied comeback was the best and and all people's involved from pro surfer Kelly Slater to the Navy Seal council.
What I expected with LIV, SGS, PIF and PGA something has to give but what, time will tell. Looking forward to Masters and do hope some of the LIV players do well. It all seems silly that something hasn’t been worked out. More managers involved the harder it is to resolve to what fans like to see.
Keep up good podcasts enjoy them all.
P.S. Enjoyed LIV and let Die, Good Christmas gifts for my fellow golfers!
Great Content, Consistently
Hard to beat the Fire Pit pods, great takes from Alan Shipnuck on golf news, wisdom drops from Michael Bamberger, and feel good vibes from Matt Ginella. Always looking forward to new episodes. The Fire Pit taps into the real love and good vibes of a game shared, between friends, family, and strangers alike.
Really?
6 episodes and counting about LAB Golf. I wish I owned LAB for all the free advertising. Nice story but excessive. Can we talk about current golf environment please?