​Episode description:
This episode is packed with PGA Show 2026 energy and real takeaways you can use. We recap the show in Orlando (tech, practice trends, and what stood out on the floor), then jump into the PGA TOUR: Scottie Scheffler wins The American Express at -27, plus the breakout story of 18-year-old Blades Brown firing a course-record 60 at PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament Course).

Next up: Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines — what to expect, winning-score vibe, and our picks (including the headline: Brooks Koepka is back). We also spotlight Torrey Pines (public) and PGA West Nicklaus with simple “how to play it” and “how to build a trip around it” trip guidance.

Plus: golf tech + gear you’ll actually care about — PuttView AR green reading (practice gold), Toptracer Go + making practice more social, and drivers we hit at Demo Day including the Cobra OPTM X (straight + long) and the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond. Quick hit on Takomo irons and show-floor apparel trends too.

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I’m Brett Smith. Thanks for listening—and always remember to tip your cart staff.

We went live from the PGA Show studios in Orlando (Thursday, January 22, 2026) with Daniel Guest (PGA Top 100 teacher, Imagen Golf) and Matthew Gannon (ShipItNation DFS/odds expert) for a fast, fun golf podcast episode covering what’s happening right now in the game.

We break down The American Express (PGA West / La Quinta), talk tournament storylines and desert golf, and zoom out to the big picture: the PGA Show, the future of golf, and whether PGA + LIV + everything else is too much golf—including Brett’s comparison to the UFC model and what it means for fans.

We also get into equipment and golf tech from the show floor: the rise of simulators, the PuttView app/putting tech, and what’s catching attention in clubs—PXG Lightning and the new Cobra OPTM. Daniel shares practical club fitting tips (what really matters, what golfers overthink, and how to get fit smarter), plus insight from his teaching business and YouTube channel Imagen Golf. Matthew explains how sharp minds look at odds, DFS strategy, course fit, and volatility in golf.

If you love golf, golf podcasts, tournament talk, gear, tech, and where the sport is headed—this one’s for you.

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​Welcome to the Alabama Golf Podcast — a golf podcast from Golf Podcasts USA. PGA Show week is here and we’re on-site in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, we break down what Alabama golfers should watch for at PGA Show 2026: new drivers and metalwoods (dispersion and forgiveness), range and simulator tech, fitting trends, and winter/shoulder-season gear that helps you play more golf year-round.

We also recap the Sony Open in Hawaii results and preview the next PGA Tour stop: The American Express (Jan 22–25) with a “where to put your money” segment—three picks plus a bonus value play, with a responsible-play reminder.

Then we keep the winter golf theme rolling with two must-play travel spotlights: Wailea Golf on Maui, Hawaii and The Rawls Course (public) in Lubbock, Texas—why they’re special, how to play them, and how to plan the trip.

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Welcome to the Alabama Golf Podcast, your go-to golf podcast for Alabama golf—local golf news, course spotlights, and practical tips to help you play better year-round. In today’s winter edition, we cover Sony Open storylines and Sony Open odds, what Waialae Country Club demands, plus a quick explainer of TGL and where to watch Tiger’s match this week.

Then we get into the heart of the episode with two winter-trip course spotlights—what makes each destination worth the trip, how to book, and how to play them smart—followed by winter practice tips tied to Cobra gear so you can keep improving even when winter weather limits your rounds.

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🎲 Ledgenz: golfpodcasts.org/ledgenz (availability varies by state; play responsibly)