​TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana is one of the strongest public golf destinations in the state. In this Louisiana Golf Podcast course spotlight, Brett Smith talks about what makes TPC Louisiana stand out, from its public-access championship identity near New Orleans to its built-in food-and-drink experience and statewide golf credibility. TPC Louisiana’s official site highlights The TPC Grill and its New Orleans cuisine with course views, while GolfPass lists restaurant, grill, and bar amenities.

If you’re searching for Louisiana golf, New Orleans golf, public golf in Louisiana, or Louisiana golf trip ideas, this episode is for you. TPC Louisiana is also home to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which adds to its PGA Tour recognition and travel appeal.

The Louisiana Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network.

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​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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

​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/

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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: 
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waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director 
 
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​Special Episode — Golf Podcasts USA

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 special episode, Brett Smith interviews author Rich Poggi about Fairways and Greens: a Novel — a story where golf becomes a metaphor for life decisions: second chances, legacy, and the shot you never planned to hit.

About the book: Doug Parker is the protagonist — once destined for PGA Tour stardom until injury and self-destruction changed everything. Decades later, he’s rebuilt his life teaching the game with discipline and purpose at the club where he grew up… while fighting to keep that golf-only club alive in a changing world — until a phone call from his past forces him to confront what he thought he left behind.

If you love golf stories that feel real — this one’s for you.

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

​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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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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We’re counting down the 10 biggest golf stories of 2025.

From the next generation spotlight (Charlie Woods + Kai Trump, including her University of Miami signing), to NCAA golf, major wins, pro-golf shakeups, and the business moves shaping where the game is headed.

✅ On the list:
🏆 Rory completes the career Grand Slam at the Masters
🌍 Scottie’s era rolls on (including 4th straight Player of the Year)
💥 Brooks Koepka exits LIV
📈 Topgolf/Toptracer business shakeup
👟 New Jordan Golf shoes + gear culture
🎓 NCAA golf momentum
…and more.

Plus: a quick update on Golf Podcasts USA as we head into PGA Show week as credentialed media with studio time booked.

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

​Welcome to the Louisiana Golf Podcast, your go-to golf podcast for Louisiana 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 Louisiana weather limits your rounds.
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Support the show:
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🎲 Ledgenz: golfpodcasts.org/ledgenz (availability varies by state; play responsibly)