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Tales from the first teeAuthor: Rich Easton
Stories about my life experiences and others as I work at one of the premier golf clubs in Charleston, SC. Interviews with golfers around the world that have one thing in common...the pursuit of excellence on a golf course and everything else that happens along the way. Language: en-us Genres: Golf, News, News Commentary, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What If the real skill In life Is Self-Control instead of an angered response
Episode 144
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailAnger can feel like rocket fuel, but on a golf course it usually detonates your round. We start with the clearest proof: a Masters moment where emotion goes sideways right along with the tee shot. Then we bring it down to everyday golf, watching a calm, talented senior player slowly unravel after one mistake until he’s no longer playing golf, he’s arguing with it. That shift from process to prosecution is where scores blow up, routines vanish, and confidence gets replaced by noise.From there, we zoom out to the broader golf experience. The Masters still sets the gold standard for how elite golf looks and sounds, with broadcast storytelling that enhances the tension instead of competing with it. We compare that to coverage that tries too hard, where inside jokes and awkward banter drown out shot value, course management, and the moment itself. If you care about modern golf media, streaming sports, and what makes commentary actually good, you’ll recognize the difference instantly.We also tackle “funflation,” the brutal economics behind why live events now feel like luxury goods. Dynamic pricing, outsized fees, and shifting revenue models have pushed fans toward streaming while making in-person experiences harder to reach. And because intensity shows up everywhere, we end with a sharp look at scripture used as a debate weapon, the modern “Trump card” that turns conversations into moral trials. The throughline is simple: stop reaching for intensity and start reaching for control.If this hit home, subscribe, share it with your favorite playing partner, and leave a review. What’s the fastest trigger that knocks you off your game, and what helps you come back?Spotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services
