The uncertain future of Bennett Valley Golf Course, one of the Bay Area's most beloved munis (Ep. 173)

Chris Derr is back to circle the wagons about this year's Ryder Cup, where Team Europe dominated the United States at Marco Simone Golf Club outside of Rome, Italy. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Chris Derr This episode of Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf. 

Kyle and Andrew are back to chop it up about all things golf, travel and life; including the excitement that consumes golfers after they've ordered a new set of clubs but have yet to arrive, bucket list golf destinations, the wild allegations about Phil Mickelson's gambling habits, and much, much more. Host: Kyle Surlow [SG Instagram] Guest: Andrew Whiting [instagram] Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf This episode is sponsored by Hot Drops Hot Sauce

Andrew Whiting is the founder and CEO of Hot Drops, an avid golfer and one of Kyle's closest friends and golf partners. Kyle and Andrew spend the first half of the show talking about why they love playing golf barefoot and why it's so beneficial. Then the two discuss a golf story where a man and his son transform into two of the loosest units in golf history. Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf and the Barefoot Classic This episode is made possible courtesy of Hot Drops hot sauce Story Source: Reddit courtesy of u/Content_Raccoon1534 

Nice guy Andy Fertig is back to talk over some potential tournament format ideas for an upcoming buddies trip to Bandon Dunes. Andy and Kyle also discuss news of the week, including the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's 'framework agreement' that was released earlier this week and Rory McIlroy's comments about TPC River Highlands. Host: Kyle Surlow (instagram) Guest: Andy Fertig (instagram) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Check out Suave's Golf Sabbaticals to learn about and sign up for The 2nd Annual Barefoot Classic and next year's Bandon Spring Jamboree

Boat is back to recap everything that took place at The Los Angeles Country Club this past week at the U.S. Open. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episode is sponsored by Caldera Lab. Use promo code nicegrass to save 20% Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf

Notorious Nice Guy and noted dawg Chris Derr is back to preview all-things 2023 US Open. Kyle and Chris briefly discuss the reported merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (1:31) before talking about the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club, their favorite pairings on Thursday and Friday, picks and more (16:24). Host: Kyle Surlow [suave golf instagram] Guest: Chris Derr [instagram] This episode of Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf

Boat returns to the podcast to to talk about life as a division two college golf coach, then he and Kyle discuss the state of the San Francisco Giants and break down yesterday's news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have banded together to form a new management structure overseeing all of mens professional golf. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF

Kyle shares his initial thoughts on the news that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to work together to control professional golf around the world. Host: Kyle Surlow Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF

Perennial nice guy Andy Fertig is back to talk shop about all things Michael Block and where Brooks Koepka stands in the pantheon of the game's all-time greats. Afterwards, Kyle and Andy run through some of the strangest news headlines of the week, scout out the town of Dublin, Ohio, site of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club to determine whether central Ohio is a worthy golf destination. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Andy Fertig Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf This episode is sponsored by Caldera Lab. Use promo code nicegrass for 20% off

Nice people Andy Fertig and Chris Derr join Kyle to discuss all-things 2023 PGA Championship. They preview Oak Hill and how the recent renovation will impact the tournament, and run through the top storylines they'll be following. Host: Kyle Surlow Guests: Andy Fertig, Chris Derr This episode is sponsored by Caldera Lab. Use promo code nicegrass for 20% off Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presneted by Suave Golf.