The relaunch matters here because Arizona is part of the first wave. In this update, Brett Smith of Golf Podcasts USA explains that the network is starting new content with the snowbird-state pilot: Arizona, Florida and Texas are getting attention first because their peak golf season is about to start.

Smith ties that timing to the reason he built the network in the first place. He says he started Golf Podcasts USA in November 2025 because he saw the interest coming, and by this August 2026 update, Google Trends shows searches for the term “golf podcast” at an all-time peak.

That spike did not appear out of nowhere. Smith notes that search interest for “golf podcast” had been mostly flat for the previous five years before the recent jump. His point is that the network is relaunching at a moment when the audience for golf audio and video content is clearly growing.

Golf Podcasts USA also now has content for all 50 states. The network is pairing that national footprint with an in-house publishing tool built to upload to every platform in one click, so a recording can be distributed without rebuilding the process for each channel.

The next step is the broader relaunch planned for 2027 around the PGA Show. For this episode, Smith keeps the message focused: the demand for golf podcast content is rising, the network has been built for all 50 states, and the first wave is aimed at markets whose peak season is about to begin.

Heard on Arizona Golf Podcast, part of the Golf Podcasts USA network.
​More Arizona golf coverage at golfpodcasts.org.

Arizona golf sickos, this one is a road-game episode with big tech energy and a golf twist.

Brett Smith is on Pier 66 at AI House's annual barbecue during Seattle Tech Week, surrounded by clear skies, mountains, and sailboats, when Cash comes over to talk golf technology. Her company, BirdiLens, is developing augmented reality sunglasses for golf, and yes, that is exactly the kind of thing that makes a golf podcast host stop mid-party and grab a mic.

Cash explains how BirdiLens is being built to show important course data in the sunglasses, including plays-like distance to the hole, plus AI caddie and AI coach-style insights that appear in front of your eyes and disappear when you do not need them. She also talks about working with launch monitors so the system can use player data for better club recommendations and shot recommendations.

There is even a local golf shoutout: Cash says she was most recently out at Bellevue Golf Course, where her dad works. Tech crowd, golf brain, AI caddie dreams — this is not your normal clubhouse conversation, and that is the whole point.

​The Arizona Golf Podcast is part of the Golf Podcasts USA network, and you can explore the full national catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

Before you drop money on a shiny new club, Brett has one very direct message: get feedback first.

This Arizona Golf Podcast spotlight is all about PRGR and the value of measuring what is actually happening in your golf swing. Brett talks about using PRGR to read ball speed and club head speed, including club head speed without contact.

The point is simple and a little spicy: if you want to improve your golf game, guessing is a terrible strategy. Put PRGR down, get some measurements, and let the feedback tell you what is really going on.

​The Arizona Golf Podcast is part of the Golf Podcasts USA network, and you can explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​In this Arizona Golf Podcast course spotlight, Brett Smith highlights Verrado Golf Club in Buckeye, Arizona, a public 36-hole West Valley golf property with Tom Lehman design credibility, White Tank Mountain scenery, wide desert views, food, drinks, and The Verrado Grille built into the day.

Verrado Golf Club stands out for its public Arizona golf identity, Buckeye location, West Valley golf appeal, two public courses, mountain views, fairway views, community lifestyle energy, practice and event usefulness, and full golf-day experience.

If you are searching for Arizona golf, Verrado Golf Club, Buckeye golf, public golf in Arizona, West Valley golf, golf courses in Buckeye AZ, golf with food in Arizona, The Verrado Grille, Phoenix-area public golf, or Arizona golf trip ideas, this is a course worth knowing.

The Arizona Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona gets the spotlight on the Arizona Golf Podcast.

This public Arizona golf course stands out with wide-open championship-style golf, bold bunkering, open desert strategy, competitive-golf credibility, and the Arroyo Grille giving golfers a food-and-drink stop built into the day.

In this Course Spotlight, we look at why Ak-Chin Southern Dunes helps define another side of Arizona public golf — not Scottsdale resort golf, not tight desert target golf, but Maricopa public golf with championship energy, strong course identity, and a golf-first experience that feels bigger than just another tee time.

For more local golf shows, visit golfpodcasts.org or Google your state and the words golf podcast.

Papago Golf Club is one of the most recognizable public golf courses in Arizona and one of the top public golf experiences in Phoenix.


In this Course Spotlight on the Arizona Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Papago Golf Club stand out — public-access credibility, desert-city character, strong local golf identity, and a clubhouse and dining experience that adds to the day.

If you are searching for Arizona golf, Phoenix golf, public golf in Arizona, Papago Golf Club, or planning an Arizona golf trip, this episode gives you a quick look at one of the state’s strongest public golf destinations.

The Arizona Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Search Arizona golf podcast to find the show, or explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org.

​Travel planning: golfpodcasts.org/expedia

​YouTube Short: ​https://youtube.com/shorts/uZXLNH4q56w?feature=share

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club’s Saguaro Course is one of the most highly regarded public golf experiences in Arizona and one of the true standout rounds in the desert. In this Course Spotlight from the Arizona Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Saguaro such a strong fit for golfers who love public golf, desert scenery, and Arizona golf travel.

Located in Fort McDowell, Arizona, Saguaro is known for wide fairways, natural movement in the land, and a walking-friendly layout that feels different from a lot of traditional desert golf. We-Ko-Pa says the course was built with a minimalist approach, moving very little dirt and preserving the ancient desert terrain, which gives the round a more natural and connected feel from start to finish.

This episode covers:

• Why Saguaro is one of the most highly regarded public golf experiences in Arizona
• What makes the course special from a design and scenery standpoint
• Why golfers planning an Arizona golf trip should consider We-Ko-Pa
• Who should put Saguaro high on their golf travel list
• Why We-Ko-Pa matters to the larger Arizona golf story

If you’re searching for We-Ko-Pa, Saguaro Course, Arizona golf, Fort McDowell golf, public golf in Arizona, desert golf Arizona, or the best golf courses in Arizona, this episode is for you.

The Arizona Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org or simply Google your state and the words golf podcast to find your local show.

​Plan your golf travel:
golfpodcasts.org/expedia

YouTube: ​https://youtube.com/shorts/aIB0UI9x7fA?feature=share

Michael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA to discuss how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can advance through the three-step qualifying process, and why long drive continues to grow through golf expos, PGA TOUR Superstores, and live fan events. This episode is a strong fit for Arizona golf fans who follow competitive golf, golf tech, indoor golf, swing speed training, and high-level equipment. We also talk about the athleticism of long drive, specialized driver setups, and the excitement surrounding local qualifiers and the road to the World Long Drive Championships. If you follow Arizona golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the business and future of the game, this episode is for you.

​The Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​Jack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game.

Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term.

We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days.

Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com

Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.