Just About Golf

Former Duke Blue Devil and NBA veteran Gerald Henderson Jr. joins Matthias Farley on Just About Golf for a conversation about competition, discipline, and a lifelong love for the game.Growing up in Charlotte, Gerald found his way into golf at just seven years old, long before his basketball career took him to Duke and the NBA. Now, years after his playing days with the Charlotte Bobcats, Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers, he's still chasing the next level of competition—this time on the golf course.Gerald shares what it's like competing on the PRO golf tour alongside current and former professional athletes, the challenges of tournament golf, and why even the smallest adjustments can make the biggest difference.He and Matthias dig into the similarities between professional basketball, football, and golf—from handling pressure and building routines to the relentless pursuit of improvement. Gerald also shares stories about his upbringing, the influence of his father, and how his approach to competition has evolved over the years.Of course, there's plenty of golf talk, too. From unforgettable rounds at Pine Valley and other legendary courses to the friendships and opportunities the game has created, Gerald's passion for golf goes far beyond the scorecard.It's a conversation about what happens when the professional sports career ends but the competitive fire never goes away—and how golf continues to shape the person you become.

Things are getting a little wild on Just About Golf this Halloween! 🎃🐻🦖Welcome to our first Tap-In, a new series where Matthias Farley and producer Jake Bigelow sit down, catch up, and talk about whatever comes to mind.And what better way to kick things off than with Jake dressed as a bear and Matthias dressed as a dinosaur?With Halloween right around the corner, the two share childhood memories, favorite costumes, and what it's like experiencing the holiday through their kids.But the conversation doesn't stop there.Jake and Matthias share the story of how they met through their kids and how a conversation at a birthday party eventually turned into the podcast you're listening to today. They also get into life behind the scenes of professional football and film production, the friendships that come from shared experiences, and why golf has a way of bringing people together.It's a little Halloween, a little golf, a lot of laughs, and a chance to get to know the guys behind Just About Golf a little better.No guest. No agenda. Just a bear and a dinosaur catching up.Happy Halloween from Just About Golf! 🎃⛳️

This week, we're switching things up on Just About Golf.Matthias Farley welcomes his good friend Mitch Sayers for a conversation that's a little less about golf and a lot more about wine.Mitch shares how his passion for wine began with his family’s Italian roots, grew through his experiences traveling abroad, and eventually led him into the world of wine education, collecting, and becoming a sommelier.Along the way, Matthias gets a firsthand education as Mitch brings several bottles to taste, breaks down different regions and varieties, and explains what makes certain wines so special. From expensive bottles and blind tastings to discovering Matthias has a surprisingly expensive palate, there's plenty of learning and plenty of laughs.But the conversation goes beyond what's in the glass.Matthias and Mitch explore the surprising similarities between golf and wine—how both bring people together, create lasting friendships, and turn shared experiences into unforgettable memories.Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a golfer, or just someone who enjoys a great conversation, this episode is a reminder that the best part of any passion is often the people you share it with."Show Notes"Vineyard in VirginiaJake's tasting notes from behind the scenes:J.B. Becker Riesling: Not overly sweet, with a bright, fruit-forward flavor.Cabot Syrah: A sharp introduction that quickly gives way to an incredibly smooth mouthfeel. My personal favorite of the tasting.Lisini Brunello: A deep, lingering sensation in the chest with a rich, complex flavor.🎙️ Just About Wine with Mitch SayersJust About Golf Podcast

Super Bowl champion Nick Scott joins his friend Matthias Farley for an episode that feels a lot less like an interview and a lot more like two friends hanging out.Nick and Matthias swap stories, give each other plenty of grief, and somehow find time between the laughs to talk about Nick’s journey from college running back to NFL safety and Super Bowl champion.And, of course, there’s plenty of golf.Nick gets into his obsession with the game, why golf has become an escape from football, and his never-ending pursuit of the perfect setup—including just how much he loves tinkering with clubs and equipment.Along the way, the conversation bounces through football, fatherhood, competition, life in the NFL, golf, and whatever else comes up when two friends sit down with no shortage of stories to tell.A lot of laughs, a little football, plenty of golf—and two friends catching up.This one is exactly what Just About Golf is all about.

Charlotte’s own Jerell Fields—better known as the @charlitgolfer —joins Matthias Farley on Just About Golf.Jerell’s relationship with the game started with his dad. After watching Tiger Woods win the 1997 Masters together, the two went out, bought golf clubs, took a handful of lessons, and started learning the game side by side. What began as something a father and son could enjoy together became a lifelong journey through competitive golf, college, business, relationships, and eventually content creation.Jerell shares what it was like discovering competitive golf, his experiences as a Black golfer coming up in the game, and how his perspective changed when he finally found other players who looked like him and could really play.He also tells the unexpected story of how the Char-Lit Golfer came to be. What started as filming a tournament so his dad could watch him play turned into thousands of views, a growing online following, and a platform that has helped bring golfers and creators around Charlotte together.From Tiger Woods and tournament golf to YouTube, family, community, and everything in between, Jerell’s story is another reminder that it’s rarely just about golf.

NASCAR driver Noah Gragson joins Matthias Farley for a conversation that goes well beyond the racetrack.Noah takes us inside the world of NASCAR—from racing at nearly 200 mph and battling extreme heat inside the car to the precision, preparation, and mental focus it takes to compete at the highest level. He breaks down what makes each track different, what race weekends really look like, and why finding even the smallest edge can make all the difference.But when Noah isn’t behind the wheel, there’s a good chance you’ll find him on the golf course. He shares how golf has become an escape from the pressure of racing, some of his favorite places to play while traveling, his love for golf gear, and plenty of stories from rounds with friends and professional athletes.Matthias and Noah also talk friendship, competition, life away from their sports, and the similarities between chasing perfection on the course and behind the wheel.It’s NASCAR, golf, and a whole lot in between with one of racing’s biggest personalities, Noah Gragson—on this episode of Just About Golf.

David Correy joins Matthias Farley for a conversation that goes far beyond golf.David’s journey has taken him from music and a career built around creativity to discovering a renewed passion for golf—and, ultimately, a new perspective on himself. He shares how his dad introduced him to the game at 10 years old, why golf eventually became an obsession, and how the grind of getting better at golf helped him rediscover the same love for the creative process that first drew him to music.David also opens up about his journey through addiction and sobriety, the challenge of rebuilding his life, and how golf became part of that transformation. From learning to balance family, career, creativity, and competition to understanding when obsession can help you—and when it can take over—this conversation gets real about what it means to keep growing.David and Matthias talk about the power of golf to create relationships, the doors the game can open, the pressure we put on ourselves to achieve more, and why authenticity matters more than ever.It’s a conversation about golf, music, fatherhood, ambition, sobriety, balance, and becoming who you’re meant to be.Because, as always, golf is rarely just about golf.

This week, Matthias sits down with a Charlotte legend: former Carolina Panthers running back turned investor, businessman, and golfer Jonathan Stewart. Jonathan opens up about how the game of golf became the anchor for his life after the NFL — helping him find community, purpose, and a whole new identity beyond "football player."The two dig into the brutal reality of retiring from the NFL, why golf is the ultimate "exclusively inclusive" equalizer, and how Jonathan turned a hobby into a business through real estate, private equity, and content creation. Along the way: dino dragon gummy snacks, Claude-generated workout plans, sweet baby ray's hacks, personal growth, and how a high school theater role as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat set him up for a life on camera.It's a raw, funny, and surprisingly emotional conversation about identity, transition, and figuring out who you are once the thing that made you "somebody" is gone — and yeah, some golf too.

Welcome to Just About Golf! In our very first episode, host Matthias Farley sits down with the man who made this whole thing possible: his best friend and "brother from another mother," Dustin Walls. What started as a chance meeting on a Charlotte golf course turned into an epic road trip, a "first to five" jacket rivalry, and eventually the spark for this podcast itself.Matthias and Dustin trace the whole journey — from Dustin showing up with recording gear and refusing to let the dream die, to the friendship, betting rounds, and country club chaos that got them here. Along the way they get into fatherhood, chasing your obsessions, figuring out who you actually are in your 30s, and why nothing in life is ever just about golf.Also covered: Origin stories, the Arby's money-laundering conspiracy theory, why birds are secretly dinosaurs, and the eternal debate of Chick-fil-A vs. Cook Out vs. Taco Bell.It's a fitting, funny, and genuinely heartfelt way to kick things off — thanks to the guy who made it all happen.

Golf is the common thread. The stories are the real game. Introducing Just About Golf, hosted by former NFL safety Matthias Farley.After eight years in the NFL,  Matthias Farley has traded the football field for the fairway—but his love for golf has always been about more than the game.Just About Golf is about the people you meet, the experiences that shape you, and the stories that make each of us who we are.Yes, we’ll talk golf.But we’ll also talk life, relationships, lessons, challenges, and everything in between. Because sometimes the best conversations happen somewhere between the first tee and the 18th green. New episodes every TuesdayStarting September 15Follow along. We’re just about to get started.