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Ian Critser joins us today from Beaverton, Oregon- a place he's called home for the last three years working for Mackenzie Golf Bags. I always enjoy hearing stories from others who are young in their careers and have attached themselves to interesting businesses. Mackenzie, in that regard, is fascinating. Mackenzie was a longstanding brand with a humble story. Nic Mulfler's (Owner) dad acquired the business when he was just out of college. They leveraged the brand loyalty that existed despite old practices and neglect, like "an ember in a fire we just had to keep alive"-- then built new systems around Mackenzie to give it life (again).Eventually, this led to Ian's hire. Right place, right time, right intention, a healthy amount of trust-- all true. But it was Ian who put himself in position to be there for that opportunity, move across the country for it, and to take on a juggling role selling handmade golf bags to the most interesting customers golf has to offer. We hope you enjoy this episode with Ian Critser.Ian's Instagram:Mackenzie Golf Bag Website:Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

Its the flavor of the week, and you bet that we're having it. Although we aren't super passionate about rollback from a standpoint of what the players think about it, etc. we do have a lot of interest in thinking about how this changes the landscape of the game with regard to where we play and how we play those places.There is a bit of an overlooked conversation in the game about the obsolescence of so many of our best ballparks due to the distance the ball travels these days. Rolling the ball back with the intention of bringing more of our gem courses back into relevance would be a massively positive thing for the game, and that's what we're here to break down today.We hope you all enjoy this chat!Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

Gary Williams is one of the most experienced voices in golf today and after a long career in TV, radio, and now podcasting, Gary has started his own venture in an effort to create golf content that he is interested. There is so much to be said for doing exactly what you desire, and that is in essence what Gary is looking to do himself, and is empowering his partners at 5Clubs to do with their own golf content.Today Gary and I chat about his life, career, interests in the game, who he looks up to, who he wants to interview the most, and more.Of course, we kick things off with the DERT, and wrap up with a few quick hitters that take us from chatting Bush 41 to the importance of a proper hot dog bun. What a fun chat! We hope you all enjoy. Let us know what you think at the links below.Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastGoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

The half par is such an integral piece of a good course. Because we do have established pars on every hole on every golf course, it makes it that much more interesting to implement some holes that straddle a couple different pars. It is always more interesting to watch players when they know there are strokes to be gained or lost on a given hole, and that is what half pars really bring out. A player knows when he or she gets to a short par 5 that you are giving up an opportunity by not making a birdie and similarly when you play a tough par 4 you know you have gained on the field by making par. Half pars are crucial, and today, we're breaking em down. Hope you enjoy!Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

HTT is back and this time with an absolute gun show! We are officially one month out from the Masters and to show our excitement for not only the first major of the year, at one of the best courses we saw all year on tour, but also the third, we are here to match the two up. LACC and Augusta at face value have very little in common. Different architects, opposite coasts, hyper urban vs rather rural, the differences are many. That said, there are also plenty of commonalities. Major venues, top 10 courses, fantastic greens, and just flat out amazing architecture are a few that come to mind.What a blast to break down 36 wonderful golf holes and see which course comes out on top in a match play format. Let us know if you have thoughts on the chat at the links below!Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

The debate is nothing new, but the Players Championship only seems to get better every year and so the argument ripens on whether it should be considered the 5th big one?Majors are simply a classification and while they are NOT all created equal, we outline some of the reasons why the Players has all the makings to potentially be considered the 5th of them, but also highlight some of the reasons as to why it isn't already and should potentially remain as such. Thanks a million as always for the support. Big episode coming to you on Thursday and with that, we'll see you then!Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

Kyle Harris is here! Kyle joins us after finishing his final day as Streamsong Resorts Golf Course Superintendent. So where is he going next? Nah, we're not playing that game. Kyle has a well-rounded perspective about maintenance, architecture, the business of golf, and its history. That alone makes this conversation worth listening to. We discuss Streamsong heavily- Red with Doak & teamBlue with Coore/Crenshaw & teamWorking with Richard MackWe also dive into fitness, team building, work/life balance, and more. Listen, share, and thank your sup!Cheers, - The Tie GuysKyle Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sirputtsalot/?hl=enKyle Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/SirPuttsalotKyle Blog:https://kylewharris.com-----------------------------------------Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

There are many types of courses out there, and not all of them are meant to wear every hat. That is to say, some courses are meant to be a fun enjoyable round for any golfer, some are meant to be a PGA Tour test, and some can do both.Today we will unpack these different types of courses, but the main emphasis will be on the tournament courses and what we believe makes a great tournament course. Mind you, this doesn't always mean a course will be a "fun" or "good" course in many people's eyes; however, that is the point. The things a course needs to ask of a competitor differ from what a course that is meant for enjoyment should.Strap in to find out what our thoughts are on the matter, and as per usual on Mudball Monday, all sorts of other absurdities as well.Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

John Eades is BACK! After winning the Charlotte City Amateur in 2022, it was nice to catch up again live in Tampa. John is in town for the Gasparilla Invitational, held at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club- a Donald Ross design. But as the CEO at a growing leadership development firm, a father, and a member of the Charlotte community, golf gets less of him. So how does he prepare for big events? And why does he still want to compete?We go into this at great length. John applies his interest in self-development to all areas of his life- in faith, in fatherhood, in his marriage, and in his golf as well. This is his lens, and we discuss how that lens was formed and what habits are in play to keep it clean. Thanks as always for choosing The Tie as your form of consumption, and be sure to reach out to us with any ideas, complaints, or ways we can bring a better product to you each and every week. Cheers, - The Tie GuysOrder John's Book:https://learnloft.com/building-the-best-book/LearnLoft Website: https://learnloft.comMaryland Golf Profile:https://umterps.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/john-eades/291The Tie Podcast: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off 

The average age of a Masters Champions has been 32.2 years old, so, today at The Tie Podcast we are going to take our sides which side of the big 3-0 the winner will be this year.With so many great young players out there, there is a lot of reason to believe a twenty something will get it; however, history is on the side of the "old" guys, and there is plenty of reason to believe a more seasoned horse may run the perfect race.Tune in to see what we're thinking about with the Masters and if this provides even further excitement to the event!Cheers, - The Tie GuysInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thetiepodcast/?hl=enTwitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/thetiepodcastTikTok:@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs GoodWalk Coffee:https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off