The timing of this relaunch update is the point: Brett Smith of Golf Podcasts USA says the search term "golf podcast" has moved from years of quiet interest into a breakout moment. In the Google Trends view he reviewed, searches had been mostly flat for most of the previous five years before a major spike pushed them to an all-time peak.

For Hawaii, that makes this more than a general network announcement. Brett frames the update around warm-weather golf demand and the season ahead, not a winding-down calendar. The first pilot push is going to Arizona, Florida and Texas because their peak season is about to start, with the broader relaunch planned for 2027 around the PGA Show.

Brett also explains why Golf Podcasts USA was built in the first place. He started the network in November 2025 because he saw this interest coming; by this August 2026 update, the trend line is exactly where he hoped it would be. The network now has content for all 50 states, giving listeners a local show to find when they search their state alongside the words "golf podcast."

The operational piece matters, too. Golf Podcasts USA is deploying an in-house publishing tool designed to upload content to every platform the network uses in one click. Brett says the goal is to make the work of talking, uploading and distributing easier at scale, so the relaunch can move from a network idea into a repeatable publishing system.

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

​Mauna Lani’s South Course on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi gets the spotlight on the Hawaiʻi Golf Podcast.

This public resort-access Hawaiʻi golf experience stands out with ocean views, lava-field character, coastal air, resort polish, Big Island golf-trip credibility, and a Clubhouse Bar that gives golfers a food-and-drink stop built into the day.

In this Course Spotlight, we look at why Mauna Lani’s South Course helps define another side of public golf in Hawaiʻi — oceanfront scenery, lava-rock character, resort conditioning, clubhouse food and drinks, and a course experience that feels tied to the island itself.

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

​Wailea Gold Course is one of the standout golf experiences in Hawaii and a true highlight of Maui golf. In this Course Spotlight from the Hawaii Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Wailea Gold such a memorable destination for golfers who love ocean views, elevation changes, and resort golf in a world-class setting.

Located in Wailea on Maui’s sunny south shore, the Wailea Gold Course is part of Wailea Golf Club, a property with three courses: Gold, Emerald, and Blue. The Gold Course is known for beautiful scenery, dramatic elevation changes, expansive ocean views, and a layout that blends challenge with the kind of resort atmosphere golfers expect from a top Hawaii golf trip.

This episode covers:

Why Wailea Gold Course is one of the signature golf experiences in Hawaii
What makes the course stand out visually and strategically
Why golfers planning a Maui golf trip should consider Wailea
Who should put Wailea Gold high on their golf travel list
Why Wailea matters to the bigger Hawaii golf picture

If you’re searching for Wailea Gold Course, Wailea golf, Maui golf, Hawaii golf, golf courses in Maui, or resort golf in Hawaii, this episode is for you.

Official website:
https://waileagolf.com/

The Hawaii 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/6NjY8gIgfOQ?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 move 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 great fit for Hawaii golf fans who follow competitive golf, golf technology, indoor golf, swing speed training, and equipment innovation. 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 Hawaii golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, 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.

​Pressure in golf shows up as shaky hands, fast tempo, and that “don’t mess this up” voice. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau — Director of Player Development at Wailea Golf Academy — shares a simple mental cue / self-talk system you can use under pressure.

In this episode:
• The one cue Coach Claude gives golfers when they feel shaky
• Process vs behavior cues (breath/target vs tempo/finish)
• How to replace outcome-thinking (“I need par”) with a useful thought
• A quick 10-second breathing + cue routine before any shot
• Scenarios: first tee jitters, late-round score protection, short par-save putts, match-play moments

Coach Claude links:
• https://claude4bestgolf.com/

• https://waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director

Planning a Maui trip? Support the show:
✈️ https://golfpodcasts.org/expedia

Find your local show: on Spotify search your state + golf.
Full catalog: https://www.golfpodcasts.org

Instagram: @GolfPodcasts

Golf Podcasts USA was featured by FORE! Fridays from PGA of America Women’s Clinics—a big credibility moment for the network. In this short update, Brett Smith shares what “local at scale” means, what the feature highlighted, and what’s coming next across all 50 states—including our shift to shorter, on-demand mini-episodes (golf news, course spotlights, and tips). We also touch on Masters Week—opening day for golf in most of the country—and how brands can plug in at peak season.

Read the feature: https://www.pgawomensclinics.com/so/bePn3LjVy?languageTag=en
Partnerships / Masters Week timing: https://golfpodcasts.org/brett

Everyone has a bad hole — the triple-bogey avalanche. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau (Director of Player Development, Wailea Golf Academy) teaches a step-by-step 30-second reset to stop one blow-up hole from turning into two or three more. 
 
You’ll learn: 
The exact 30-second reset (what to do first, second, third) 
What you’re resetting: emotion, attention, breathing, and decision-making 
The difference between a between-holes reset (walking off the green) and a next-tee reset (before the next shot) 
The #1 mistake that creates the blow-up-hole spiral 
A 10-second emergency reset when you’re still mad 
 
More from Coach Claude: 
claude4bestgolf.com 
waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director 
 
Planning a Maui trip? Support the show: 
✈️ golfpodcasts.org/expedia 
 
Follow Golf Podcasts USA and find your local show: search “[Your State] golf” on Spotify. 
 
Full catalog: golfpodcasts.org 
Instagram: @GolfPodcasts ​

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s local golf podcast network — covering golf stories, course spotlights, and golf culture across all 50 states (plus destination feeds).

In this episode, Brett Smith interviews Aboo Tayub, founder of Golf Business Technology, to break down the future of golf technology — and why simulator golf and tech-integrated range golf are becoming major “entry points” for new golfers.

We talk about the indoor golf boom, what stood out at the PGA Show, and how the driving range experience is evolving into a more social, gamified form of “range golf.” We also get into virtual tournaments, what formats like TGL signal about where the sport is headed, and how operators are using technology to make golf more accessible and more fun.

Topics covered:

Simulator golf and the rise of indoor golf

Tech-integrated driving ranges + range gaming

Social sim golf, gamification, and virtual tournaments

AI in equipment and the future of golf tech

Data-driven fitting and what “proof” looks like (results you can measure)

Swing data that translates to on-course improvement

Coaching technology, including remote coaching

Apps and tools like PuttView for reading greens and improving putting

✅ Full show catalog (all states): golfpodcasts.org
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