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Influence
Posted on January 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
When I set out to muddy the golf podcast waters a little bit more last year, I wanted my stain to be just a little different from all the rest. Why create something that is merely a cheap facsimile of what is already out there?! As many are well aware, while I am a stats/numbers […]
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Posted on December 19, 2018 Leave a Comment
I don’t blog enough. That’s an obvious statement based on the sporadic nature of content on this site, which is, ironically, the root of the problem discussed below. Earlier this year, I launched a podcast. If you’re one of the five people reading this blog, you probably know this. What you may not know is […]
Revving The Pod Up
Posted on June 12, 2018 Leave a Comment
For those who have been a part of helping The Perfect Number Podcast grow, thank you! May was the best month by far (equaling the downloads from the previous three months combined). Look for a lot more in the coming weeks, including a fantasy preview of this week’s U.S. Open, which is up now with […]
Episode 12 – Golf Data
Posted on May 2, 2018 Leave a Comment
Yes, I have failed in blogging for every podcast, but this one is the reason I launched the podcast. I find the endless amount of data to be fascinating in the sport. Who is the best putter? We have a zillion data sets to try and answer this question. Which stat correlates most with success? […]
Episode Eight – Masters Picks
Posted on April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment
In 2014, I said I would always pick Bubba Watson to win the Masters if he showed solid form leading up to the tournament. After Jordan Spieth won in 2015, I said he would win so many green jackets that you’d be a fool not to pick him every year. I am picking Justin Rose […]
Episode Seven – Evolution
Posted on March 13, 2018 Leave a Comment
I don’t think anybody would be surprised to hear that the professional game of golf is rapidly changing. It is bigger, faster, more athletic, stronger, more precise and a much bigger business. While many in the game blame the ball, it’s really much more than that. Paul Stankowski won twice on the PGA Tour, in […]
Episode Six – Golf Media
Posted on March 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
This was a tough one to approach because of how embedded in the golf “media” I am and not wanting to be too much of a homer or critic. I don’t think there is a sport that struggles with how to appeal to a wide range of audiences quite like golf. That isn’t a criticism […]
Episode Five – The Rise of TopGolf
Posted on February 21, 2018 Leave a Comment
Confession: I love TopGolf. I love that it’s fun. I love that it’s inclusive. I love that it is golf. I grew up with my parents taking me to the bowling alley on Friday nights because they were playing in a league with friends. Because it was their social/competitive outlet, it became a bit of […]
Episode Four – Is Golf Healthy?
Posted on February 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
Yes, the NCAA Tournament is the next major sporting event to keep an eye on, but with the Super Bowl in the past, there is a gap in the sports landscape that needs to be filled. Is golf poised for a bigger piece of the pie? With the help of Ryan Ballengee of The Golf […]
Episode 3 – The Tiger Effect
Posted on January 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
This is a huge week in golf for a number of reasons, but the most notable has to be the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf. As somebody who was standing there when Tiger’s glutes didn’t fire in 2015, I can confidently say that this comeback feels different. Every shot will be tweeted and […]
