golf history

Welcome to another gripping episode of DID I TELL YOU ABOUT ALBATROSS,  the space where golf, humor, and life's peculiar moments intersect. 

This week's conversation tees off with Alba’s intriguing uncertainty over past comments, quickly hooking into a hearty debate about golf equipment, where drivers take the center stage. The trio swings into action, discussing mind-blowing golf ball speeds and distances that veer into record-breaking territory. 

Episode Highlights :

00:00 Introduction to Komodo Dragon 

3:40: Jersey Jerry now named Joey Doughnuts

4:20: Professional simulator pros vs PGA TOUR PROS on Matts 

5:20: Spaghetti Challenge Origin 

9:10: Golf Plaque Installation at club 

9:37:- Spaghetti Challenge Update 

07:49: Customized ball markers for every episode.

18:20: Rumors about Nick and Andy's behavior spreading

18:58: “Shit Rocking” Great Band Name/ Ball marker / Tee Shirt 

21:10: for new 4 man Tournament DITYAMA.FM is doing 

21:20: Marker Locker Pitch 

23:00: show sayings recap: “F*ck Gorse”, Bunkers happen, See ya on the next tee, press, who the Fuck is Harry Cooper, Adderall and Salads, Calvin Peet Accurate Pimp

24:48: Who the F**k is Harry Cooper 

25:59: Floridas Symbol: “Crackhead walking an alligator, inside a Dollar General,  next to a meth lab  

26:00: Komodo Dragon in the C-store (SPIRIT ANIMAL ALERT) 

30:38: Giant lizard surprises shoppers, climbs store shelf.

39:09: Stump The Panda 

51:01: Worse Scandal 

55:00: Top High School Mascots

57:00: Price to drink ball water

58:08: Our chartable causes 

59:00: “According to Creen”

1:02: Flamethrowers and golf ball cannons

1:04: “No Trespassing, Violators will be met with a flamethrower” 

Join Albi and Panda as they embark on an intriguing exploration of two of golf's most fascinating figures.

🏌️‍♂️ First up, Calvin Peete: a golf legend with a staggering record of 1,200 PGA Tour rounds and only one out-of-bounds shot. Dive into the story of how a childhood injury inadvertently set the stage for Peete's extraordinary accuracy and success.

🎙️ Then, get ready for a wild ride into the eccentric world of Mac O'Grady. Discover the man who chased pro status with both hands – literally! From his dual-handed golfing pursuits to his notorious legal battles with the PGA, O'Grady's tale is a goldmine of golf quirks and oddities.

🌟 Tune in to DITYAMA.FM for this captivating episode where Albi and Panda unravel the tales of golf's hidden gems and their incredible journeys. #GolfLegends #PGAStories #EccentricGolf #DITYAMA"

[00:00:13] Calvin Peet's incredible accuracy.

[00:04:23] Golf and physical deformity.

[00:07:37] Evolution of Q School.

[00:11:35] Putting statistics and accuracy.

[00:14:24] The most accurate golfer.

[00:19:26] Calvin's unique swing.

[00:21:58] Swaying in golf technique.

[00:25:39] Mac O'Grady, the golf psycho.

[00:27:19] A golfer's tournament history.

[00:30:49] Golfers and beta blockers.

[00:34:12] Mac O'Grady - A Crazy Scientist

sources: 

• Lou Stagner, GolfStatPro, Hack it out golf 
• Calvin Peete Award
• Calvin Peete at the PGA Tour official site
• Calvin Peete at the Japan Golf Tour official site
• Calvin Peete at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
• Calvin Peete Golf Companies
• Tales from Q School: Inside Golf's Fifth Major Paperback – June 5, 2008, by John Feinstein (Author)
• The incredible true story behind Calvin Peete's legendary accuracy, By Luke Kerr-Dineen, https://www.golfdigest.com/story/calvin-peete-broken-arm-accuracy-ball-striker
•  "Week 06 1987 Ending 8 Feb 1987" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved October 8, 2019. 
• Jump up to:a b O'Grady carries the bag but dreams of swinging the clubs,
• Mac O'Grady - Mr. Unpredictable
• Golfers meet in O'Grady-Beman feud
• O'Grady fined and suspended by US Tour
• Masters golfers scoff at drug allegations
• Golfweek Mac is back
• Tour Sets O'Grady Ban

 Episode 12: Scottie Scheffler's Spaghetti Sunday:

• Shepherd's Victory: Diving into Sheppard's triumph in the "senior division" of the Net Championship amid swirling speculations.
• Unique Rewards: Exploring the charm of unconventional prizes like parking spots.

Introducing New Segments

• Panda's (Life on the Line): Starting December 1st, join Panda for a unique betting adventure.
• Scott Van Pelt Fridays: Albi sends a weekly message to Scott Van Pelt every Friday
• Swing Aid Saturdays: Albi dives into his war chest of swing aids and gives everyone his honest opinion 
• Scottie Scheffler’s Spaghetti Sundays: "Scottie Can hit it off anything, including. a plate of pasta..." -Panda / Albi wants to see it 

Main Topics

• TGL Update: Discussing the postponement of Tomorrow’s Golf League to 2025.
• Simulator Showdown: Debating whether a simulator pro can outperform a real pro in a virtual setting.
• Whimsical Experiment: Imagining the dynamics of hitting a golf ball off a pile of spaghetti.
• Giveaway Reveal: 9 minutes in, discover how to double your chances in our latest giveaway.

Special Mentions

• Shepherd's Shenanigans: Recapping Shepherd's hilarious prank on Abi after a bet victory.
• Chris’s Insight (34-minute mark): Chris, a new friend of the show: GENERATIONS AT WAR - Lebron James / Michael Jordan 
• Lou Stagner, the 'Stat Guy': Honoring Lou Stagner’s significant contributions to golf analytics -best stat in golf's history CALVIN PETE
• Golf Legends Tribute: Reflecting on the legacies of Calvin Pete and Mo Norman.

Sponsor Segments

• High Noons Thanks (36 minutes): A special acknowledgment and a sneak peek into the upcoming Swing Aid Saturday.

Fun Segments

• Stump the Panda: Test your knowledge in this challenging and fun segment.
• Panda's Dilemma: Deliberating whether Panda should legally change his name or get a panda-themed tattoo.

Serious Moments

• Albi's Journey: Discussing Albi’s health challenges, including his struggle with reading and on-air and is he having "seizures" live?
• Golfing Greats: Celebrating the remarkable consistency of golf legends Calvin Pete and Mo Norman.

Financial Insights

• Golf’s Economy: Breaking down golf’s cost per swing, with Sheppard’s average at $1.90, albie coming in around 3.08 Paid, meanwhile 
• Tennis Sponsorships and Economics: Offering insights into the financial world of tennis and drawing parallels with James Conrad's "JESUS" and his resemblance to Albi.

And finally, we can't forget Stump the Panda, everyone's favorite segment! Panda's golf knowledge is second to none, and he's ready to tackle any trivia challenge. Can you stump him? Give it a try!
Creators & Guests

• Brandon Redding, "ALBI" - Host
• Laken Fischer "Panda" - Host
• Billy Heiser "Shepherd", "Koala", "Mayor" - Host

Rejoin the adventure as “Bob Goes To Brown”….Brown University, that is, where he continues his personal development resulting in his decision to enlist, launch his professional career and allow his passion for golf to bloom.

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Golf has a long and storied history. There is an organization that has been created to protect that legacy and gather the artifacts that tell the story of the evolution of golf from the sheep meadows of scotland to the well amicured clubs of today. That organization is cakked The Golf Heritage Society. The President of the Society, Bern Bernacki, is our guest this week on Those Weekend Golf Guys Show. Bern tals about the annual meeting and Show and Sale of golf memorabilia from private collectors around the world. This year it will be held in Lexington Kentucky iin October of this year. If you have an interest in the game and the origins and some of the collectible elements you should make it a point to travel to Lexuibgton in October. But today just listen as we talk about the history and many other interesting tidbits of information about Golf in America.