Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

The Season 9 Finale. Want bonus content all offseason? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to our friends at Titleist Kudos to our caddies Stevie & Wiggins Kudos to our commentators Brian Stubbs & Dean Sanborn MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Dreaming of Six" is by Uncle Feather "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Feeling So Free" (Instrumental) purchased via MusicBox "Strange Happenings" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "Under Cover" is by Wayne Jones "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Alley Cats" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Mystery Box" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Dealer Thriller" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Inside the Story" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Master Plan" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Connect the Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Lux" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Dramatic Edge" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Yearning Spanish Lovers" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Dulcinea" is by Steve Adams "Art of Silence v2" is by Uniq "Baptize (Live)" is by Cageless Birds, purchased via MusicBox Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike returns to familiar ground to square off against his former self. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - check out Mike's SM11 fitting here Kudos to Vuori - get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness - email mattm@nerdfitness.com Kudos to Lagoon - get 15% off your first purchase at lagoonsleep.com/scratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

An 18 hole-stroke play major from the tips at an unfamiliar golf course. What could possibly go wrong? Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist Kudos to Mizzen+Main - get 20% off your first purchase with code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Decisions" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

We close out the Late Summer Run with two dramatic readings, some comtemplation, some goal setting, and some question answering. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist Kudos to Lagoon Sleep - get 15% off your first purchase at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Vuori - get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Decisions" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

As The Late Summer run enters it's 3rd week, Eli tries to bring down his handicap to unprecedented levels while Mike attempts a round on the face of the sun. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vortex Kudos to Mizzen+Main - go to mizzenandmain.com and use SCRATCH20 for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Decisions" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

The Late Summer run continues. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist Kudos to Footjoy Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Decisions" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli get back on the mics for the first time since Ireland to talk schedule, the strange USGA better-ball posting rule, have a post-Ireland Honesty Hour, goals for the Late Summer Run and first rounds of this year's LSR. Golfer's Journal Video - Tom Coyne with Stan Utley: https://youtu.be/3CiSWYWNMZw?si=r1cv5uHPpxvYsUU0 Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon: Get 15% off at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch - Email "Let's go, Let's go" to mattm@nerdfitness.com Kudos to LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Decisions" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli recap week 2 in Ireland. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli wrap up Week 1 in Ireland Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli document rounds 3-5 of the 2026 Ireland trip at Seapoint, Ardglass, and The Island. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli document their opening rounds of the 2026 Ireland trip at Portmarnock and Royal Dublin. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Right before getting on the plane to Ireland, we make predictions, answer questions, define success, and try to prepare for the biggest golf trip of our lives. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon: Get 15% off at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Swaggerty's - https://www.swaggertys.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Reason" Karoake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5JYEFcGnU&list=RDMk5JYEFcGnU&start_radio=1 Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli recap their July 4th rounds & then hit a legendary set of questions for the Mid-Year Mailbag. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Reason" Karoake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5JYEFcGnU&list=RDMk5JYEFcGnU&start_radio=1 Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

A visit to Pinehurst, a meet-up at River Bend, and a dual experiment. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy: footjoy.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main: Use promo code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Sometimes you have to move forward in order to move forward. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscatch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli issue a clarification from last episode; Mike stops answering Eli's phone calls; Eli tries to keep a streak alive; author Steve Kamb joins the show to talk about How to Try Again. Interested in Steve's book? Get details here: HowToTryAgain.com Want to add to the Wall of failure: HowToTryAgain.com/fail For a chance to win 6 free months of Nerd Fitness training, email book receipts to LGLG@stevekamb.com Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use promo code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Lagoon Sleep: get 15% off your first purchase at lagoonsleep.com/scratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli put the Bearshark uniforms on again and start playing for real; Mike plays a tournament; a quick minute with Dr. Bob Rotella. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy - Footjoy.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Eli returns to the scene of the crime to face an old foe; Mike takes on an 8th grader; Josh Nichols comes by to lay out the full details of our individual practice plans. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Progress can take many forms. Lenny cue the 5.2 music. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Lagoon - go to lagoonsleep.com/scratch for 15% off your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Week off? Nah. We're back with some bonus content - we answer a few listener questions about the last few episodes and then talk with actor Timothy Simons about how he got into golf, Veep, Hollywood Program Height, Celebrity Tournaments, his first full bag fitting at TPI, and whether he's a Bear or a Shark. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - https://shotpattern.app/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/