Big Drive Energy

The official podcast of Big Drive Energy, a golf podcast from the Golfer Gang Network. A drinking podcast with a golf problem. 2 Brothers- former golf professional Spencer Smith and current teaching pro Mitchell Smith are here to highlight current golf culture and debunk the myth that golf is a stuffy sport. Crack a beer and enjoy!

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Stewart Cink's the field, All Time Father Son D...
Stewart Cink dominated at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, setting the course record for 2 rounds and cruising to a 4 shot victory at 19 under. He had his son on the bag and a hot mic picked up his son talking to him after the final putt and we got a little dusty. This got us thinking of other father son duos in the golf world and professional sports world. We wrap up this weeks pod with some picks and a preview of the only team event on the PGA Tour- the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
252
Masters recap with Ryan Koenigsberg
Hideki Mastuyama became the first Japanese born male to win a major- and we break it all down for you. Who impressed us this week? Who fell short? What our Masters dinner would look like and an extensive dive into Rhubarb- is it a fruit or a vegetable and does in belong in pie?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
253
It's backkk- The 2021 Masters Preview with Ryan...
Ryan Koenigsberg joins the golf bros to discuss the upcoming Masters. Can Jordan Spieth win back to back events? Our favorite Masters moments and finally our Draftkings picks to win, Top 10, and Top 20 with sleepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
254
Ace in the Hole- Hole In One Stories
A hole in one is the most sacred thing in golf. Sergio Garcia had a walkoff ace this weekend so it got us thinking- what are the actual odds of a hole in one? Why does the person that makes one have to pick up the bar tab at the course? How good are the golfers making them? All these questions answered and more in this weeks edition of Big Drive Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
255
Breaking Through with LPGA Pro Kelli McKandless
The Golf Bros are joined by LPGA Pro and Instructor Kelli McKandless. She is the current owner operator of KMG18.com and the Golf Barn Parker- an immaculate indoor facility in her backyard in Parker. We discussed her Colorado Golf Expo presentation on breaking through in golf. Whether or not you are a beginner looking to get into golf or you've caught the bug already she explains how to level up and truly enjoy the great game we call golf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
82 min
256
Big Announcement For DNVR Golf and a preview of...
In this Episode of Big Drive Energy the Golf Bros discuss Matt Jones impressive 5 shot victory at The Honda Classic and his quick pace of play. Then they preview the bracket and key matchups for this weeks Dell Technologies match play event and finish the pod with some big announcements for this golf season and DNVR golf that you won't want to miss!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
257
How To Calm Your Nerves in Golf, Recap of the P...
In this episode of Big Drive Energy the Golf Bros recap an exciting weekend at the Players culminating in a victory for Justin Thomas. In the same group with him Sunday was a 24 year old in his second full year on Tour Doug Ghim- whom Mitch played at the junior Ryder Cup academy a few years back. There are some great stories from their days down in Florida and how Doug Him got to the position he's in now. Even with all his experience, Ghim was admittedly nervous on Sunday- and they have some tips and tricks on how to calm those nerves and start to play better, competitive golf. Then after a +6 unit week at the Players thanks to a Lee Westwood Top 10- the Draftkings picks of the week for the Honda Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
258
Golf Ballin' On A Budget
In this Episode of Big Drive Energy we discuss how Bryson just overpowered Bay Hill to take a one shot W over Lee Westwood. Then we answer a listener question and do a deeper dive on how to golf when you're on a stricter budget with tips and tricks to get better without spending top dollar. We finish up with a preview of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass preview with our Draftkings picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
259
Colorado's Best Golf in 2020
Collin Morikawa wins and joins a list with only Tiger Woods at the WGC. Annika Sorenstam makes an insane comeback after 13 years off. Brendan Grace gets off the schneid in Puerto Rico. Then we discuss the 2020 CAGGY awards- the staff picks and awards given out to Colorado golf courses by the Colorado Avid Golfer magazine. Which awards did they get right and which ones did they miss on? We finish up with our Draftking's Sportsbook picks of the week for the Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47 min
260
Utah Valley Strength Coach Cameron Dietz, Tiger...
The Golf Bro's open with discussion of Tigers recent issues, Twitter legend Max Homa taking home the W at Riviera against a stacked field, and the curse of the Puerto Rico Open. Then Utah Valley University's strength and conditioning coach Cameron Dietz joins us (25:10) to discuss their programs current success sitting 7th in Division 1 golf. He tells us what a day in the life of a college golfer looks like, what exercises they perform in the weight room, and the current Canadien pipeline the university has in recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
83 min
261
Superstitious or Just a Little Stitious?
From keeping 3 different ball markers in your pocket to not cleaning your golf clubs after a good round, golfers of all kinds and ability level have superstitions and routines when they're on the golf course- so we took submissions from all of our listeners to see what they do the day of (or night before) a round to get ready and hopefully play well. We also talk about Daniel Berger's big win at Pebble Beach, and our Draftkings picks for this coming weekends stacked field at the Genesis invitational at Riviera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
262
Patrons Getting Nailed, The Best Courses on Tou...
Brooks Koepka storms back to win at TPC Scottsdale. DJ destroyed a volunteer with a ball which got us thinking of other times this has happened, and he also took home another Euro title with Finau finishing in - you guessed it- 2nd place! The USGA announced distance measuring devices are allowed beginning at the PGA Championship. With the Pebble Beach pro am this weekend, we discussed our favorite golf courses among yearly tour stops and what makes them great. Finally we give our Draftkings picks for the PGA tour this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
263
Don't Be a Cheater, Rory Blows Up on the USGA, ...
Patrick Reed and his burner account set twitter on fire this weekend after he seemed to be caught skirting the rules of golf again. Rory woke up in a mood and lost it on the proposal from the USGA and R&A to shorten distance for even amateur golfers. The Wasted Management at TPC Scottsdale this weekend, and we give our picks after coming off a plus weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open- look out were about to get on a heater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
264
Smalrus, Spiderman, Mrs. Doubtfire, and other ...
There are a ton of great nicknames in the game of golf, and some you probably call your friends as well. The Golf Bros discuss all of these nicknames and where they came from. Also they recap the weekend on the PGA and European tour along with their Draftkings picks of the week for the upcoming Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 min
265
Tiger has ANOTHER Surgery, JT Dropped by Ralph ...
The DNVR golf bros discuss Tiger having another surgery and how long he's going to be out, why Justin Thomas was dropped by Ralph Lauren. Kevin Na wins in Hawaii but keeps walking in putts- why it's so annoying and some other annoying actions on the golf course. Also, our picks for the European Tour event at Abu Dhabi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 min
266
The Dream Foursome, Sony Open at Wai'alae Bets ...
If we got to choose any 3 current or former PGA Tour players to play a round of golf with who would it be? What about just athletes in general? Recap of the first PGA Tour event of 2021-the Sentry Tournament of Champions, where Harris English took home his first win since 2013. Then we get back on the gambling wagon to give you some Draftkings Sportsbook picks for this weeks event - The Sony Open at Wai'alae. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
267
Rules We Wish Didn't Exist, Stories From Our Pl...
In the first episode of 2021 the Golf Bros talk about the sometimes annoying and quite long list of the rules of golf. Including some funny stories from the high school playing days and different rules situations they've been in. Then they give you a look into the course for this weeks PGA Tour event at Kapalua and some picks you can bet on Draftkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
268
Swearing More Creatively and 2021 Golf New Year...
The Golf Bros hopped into their mentions and discussed what our DNVR Golf Fam wants to change in their game of golf for 2021. From cutting down to 1 beer a hole to improving scoring with chipping and putting- this episode has it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
269
Christmas Episode, plus Mitch eats crow
Mitchell apologizes for his critique of Charlie Woods golf swing, then the Golf Bros discuss some good gift ideas for that golfer in your family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
270
Mitch critiquing an 11 year old's golf swing, C...
In this episode of Big Drive Energy, the Golf Bros talk about their golf/ football trip to the Carolinas, as well as talking about the field in the PNC championship, drinking, and a bonus course review of Oak Point on Kiawah Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
271
The Match III, Greg Norman's Shocking Instagram...
In this episode of Big Drive Energy, the Golf Bros recap the match between Phil Mickelson, Charles Barkley, Peyton Manning and Steph Curry. They also touch on the shocking viral instagram post from former professional golfer and current golf course designer Greg Norman. They finish with a preview of the next PGA Tour Event- the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico at a golf course designed by none other than Greg Norman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
272
Giving Thanks To Golf
In this Thanksgiving episode the Golf Bros talk about all they're thankful for. How golf has changed and shaped their lives and how certain aspects of the game have inspired them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
273
Big Drive Energy: A Record Setting 2020 Masters
In this episode of B.D.E the golf bros recap the record setting 2020 Masters. From Kevin Na's putting, the rollercoaster that is Bryson Dechambeau, and Dustin Johnson's record setting 20 under par this year was a truly unique Masters event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
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Big Drive Energy: Takeaways from the first two ...
The Golf Bros recap what they saw from the players at Augusta National, how their picks are looking, and what they expect to see during the weekend at the Masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min
275
Big Drive Energy: MASTERS PREVIEW
In this episode of BDE The Golf Bros sit down with well known golf bettor Ryan Koenigsberg and discuss what their masters champions dinner would look like, as well as what's going to be different in the 2020 Masters from previous years. They finish up with some picks for this year to make you some cold hard cash! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min