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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Big Drive Energy As Kids, Being A Golf Rep, and...
Wilson Golf Territory Manager Justin Cirbo joins us to talk what it's like being a golf sales rep in multiple states. Since he hired the Big Drive Energy boys when they were in high school some reflection is done on his first impression of us as employees and golfers. We finish up with the Grand Slam of whiniest humans in the sports world. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3fwCPha  Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 10/17/22 @ 8pm. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
77 min
177
PGA Tour University, Lebron James Golf Swing, ...
PGA Tour University was started 2 years ago to reward the top 15 points winner professional status- but only after they have played college golf for 4 years. The golf bros take a look into this past years winners, as well as going down an NIL rabbit hole for college athletes. Zire Golf reposted a candid video of Lebron James swing and boy is it rough- the guys look into other professional athletes with horrible golf swings, and wrap up the pod with Fairway or Fore. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
178
Golfing Injuries, Some Personal News, Keith's C...
This past weekend pitted the brothers against each other in the annual Spring Valley Keith's Cup. It was a weekend filled with match play, drinks, and missed putts by Spencer. The guys talk about all their current ailments in the 28 going on 70 segment. Then they get into a little NFL football talk, President's Cup recap, a crazy story about a DQ from a professional event, and Fairway or Fore. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65 min
179
President's Cup Preview, Max Homa's Insane Win,...
Max Homa wins the Fortinet for a second year in a row on the 72nd hole which saw his competitor and leader of the event Danny Willett 3 putt from 6 feet after Max had chipped in for birdie. LIV Players write a letter to the OWGR board to petition for their events to receive points. The President's Cup is here- pitting Americas best golfers against the best International (non Europe) team- minus all of the LIV talent that will be missed. The International team is a huge underdog but crazier things have happened in the game of golf. Greg Norman got asked to not be present at the-former- Shark Shootout because of his involvement with LIV. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
180
Gambling Talk, Our LIV Tattoo Bet, Shane Lowry ...
The Broncos fell short to Seattle Monday Night, so they drowned their sorrows in that and talked gambling stories for a while. Shane Lowry won the shortened BMW PGA at Wentworth after fighting off an impressive final round 62 from Jon Rahm. LIV Players played well in the championship which prompted us to make a butt cheek tattoo bet for the 2023 majors. We finished the pod with a Fairway or Fore on pertinent world topics like decorating for holidays and coffee creamer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 min
181
BMW PGA Championship,LIV vs the PGA Tour, Super...
The BMW PGA Championship is teeing it up this week at Wentworth in England and features a mixture of DP World Tour, PGA Tour, and LIV Players. The drama began with a heated putting green discussion between Billy Horschel and Ian Poulter. It continued with TV coverage announcing LIV players will not be featured in the broadcast- and the weekend is sure to not disappoint with the general dislike between LIV and the PGA Tour. Then the bros give their sure to be wrong Super Bowl prediction and finish the pod with a live fantasy draft. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime:  https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).   21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
182
Rory McIlroy's Incredible Comeback to Capture T...
Rory McIlroy started the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship with a triple bogey- leaving himself 9 strokes back of Scottie Scheffler just one hole into the tournament. He then went 20 under in the next 71 holes to capture his 3rd FedEx Cup and a cool 18.5 Million dollars. The Golf Bros have played 18 2 days in a row- they recap both of those rounds including the interesting high couple they played with right before the pod. Then they discuss the new TGL (technology-focused golf league) started by Tiger and Rory- which will debut Monday nights in January 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
183
Tour Championship Preview, Cantlay's Success, a...
We are at the finale of the 2022 PGA Tour season with a 30 man event at the famous East Lake. The boys talk about the staggered start, Willy Z withdrawing, and who they believe can come from a deficit to win the event. Patrick Cantlay once again came out of nowhere to win the BMW in back to back years, and vault himself to 2nd in the FedEx Cup standings entering the Championship. They finish with a bringing back a recurring segment- Fairway or Fore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
184
Willy Z Finally Wins One, Top Golf Douchebag Mo...
After an insane playoff that included balls bouncing off rocks and staying out of the water, Willy Zalatoris finally broke through for his first PGA Tour win in the opening round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Zire Golf posted the top 10 golf douchebag moves- and the Golf Bros gave their own spin on top 10 douchebag moves from a mediocre golf pro's perspective. Tiger flew out to lead a pro PGA Tour meeting and the guys have some spicy takes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
185
PGA Tour Playoffs, LIV Takes Our Cousin, Skylin...
The skyline scramble was like any other Big Drive Energy event- quite the wild ride. From Mitch putting like a 40 handicap to our friend Logan almost killing some old guys, the the event was a riot and we recap it all. The PGA Tour playoffs are upon us- with 3 events in 3 weeks to determine an 18 million dollar winner. Finally, LIV has stolen our cousin Cam, and probably our viewership as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
186
Nick Mertz- Founder of Pins and Aces
Co Founder and Creator of the coolest golf apparel brand in the world - Pins and Aces - joins us to discuss how he got started and grew Pins to what it is today. From a former president of the United States using all their product to stories of how their membership- the Crooked Dick Country Club- was formed Nick gives us an insight into what it's like to run a powerhouse golf brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
187
LIV Making Announcer Moves, Finau is Victorious...
Scott Piercy choked hard on Sunday, and Tony Finau shot 67 to win the 3M open at TPC Twin Cities. LIV is making a splash- but on the production side adding some high level commentators and being rumored in on more. For The Grand Slam of announcers the boys are joined by Ryan Koenigsberg for a snake draft of sports announcers that have been influential growing up and made some of the best calls in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
86 min
188
Cam Smith Wins The 150th Open Championship and ...
After one of maybe the best back nines you'll ever see, cousin Cam Smith stole the Claret Jug right out of fan favorite Rory McIlroy's hands at the Olde Course. Cam set records along the way and came out on top of a very stacked leaderboard at the 150th Open Championship. We interviewed Dave Nicol, the GM of Rino country club- a new putt putt course with full bar here in north Denver. The vibes were immaculate for our event and Dave tells us what goes into running a bar like this, and some of the exciting events they have coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
189
150th Open Championship Preview, Stories From A...
On this episode of Big Drive Energy: Friend of the program Eric Hallberg joins us to talk all about golf across the pond. From stories of his dad going low at the Senior British Open, to playing with players in this years championship, Eric has a vast amount of knowledge on golf in England. The guys talk about Xander Shauffele winning his second straight start, and finish the pod with a new segment: The Grand Slam of Types of Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
92 min
190
4th of July Bursters, Fireworks in Golf, Hot Do...
On this 4th of July week episode the guys discuss Joey Chestnut's incredible run, The LIV Tour's 2nd event and all the controversy surrounding it, What food eating contests they would excel at, and an Independence Day edition of Fairway or Fore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
191
Xander Schauffele Wins the Travelers, There's A...
Last weekend at the Travelers Championship after Sahith Theegala made double bogey at the 18th, Xander Schauffele stuck one to make birdie and take home his first PGA Tour win since 2019 (with a gold medal sprinkled in.) Spencer has been playing golf with random singles in Denver, and his new buddy Scott was one for the ages. Then we talk the journey of Jordan Spieth's path to stardom which skyrocketed at the 2013 John Deere Classic. Finally- picks for this upcoming weekend at TPC Deere Run and Fairway or Fore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
192
Big Drive Energy Episode 100: Matt Fitzpatrick ...
On the 100th episode the boys are joined by Ryan Koenigsberg to live react to the US Open. An intense finish saw Matt Fitzpatrick win his first ever PGA Event and Major. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
75 min
193
Marc Moser on the Avalanche Playoff Run, Golf S...
Altitude and Avalanche announcer Marc Moser joins us on the eve of the Stanley Cup Finals. We talked about this avalanche team and a day in the life of a broadcaster. We discussed golf, how he got into it and the state of his game right now. Then we had him play a game we call "Rank These Cups" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
80 min
194
Life in the NFL, The City of Denver, and Colora...
Denver Broncos LB's Justin Strnad join the Golf Bros to talk about life in the NFL, Justin has been a Bronco for 3 years after being drafted in 2019. Alex is in his first year with Denver after 3 years with the Philadelphia Eagles. We talked about life in the NFL and even the CFL. What cities are the best ones to play at (and maybe party at) What it's like living in Denver with a Stanley Cup run on the horizon, and what it's like to play golf at Altitude versus Florida and California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
195
Sam Burns Wins The Charles Schwab Challenge, NH...
For a second weekend in a row, Spencer puts a winner on his card after Sam Burns and Justin Thomas make miraculous Sunday comebacks and win in extra holes. Sam Burns started Sunday 7 shots back of the hottest golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler. After the 72nd hole the two were headed to a playoff hole, where Burns snaked in a 30 footer from off the green to win for the 3rd time this season. The NBA is headed to the finals and NHL with the Golf Bro's Avs are headed to the Conference Championships. We give our predictions and then do a snake draft of the best Memorial Day grilling side dishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66 min
196
Instant Reaction to Justin Thomas' Amazing Come...
Justin Thomas started the day 7 shots back of the leader Mito Pereria, but found himself hitting range balls getting ready for a playoff when Pereria hit driver into the water on his 72nd hole. Mito made a double bogey 6 and missed the playoff entirely- sending JT and Will Zalatoris to the 13th Hole to begin the 3 hole aggregate playoff. Thomas went Birdie-Birdie- Par to finish the championship and collect the Wanamaker trophy- which caused Big Drive Spence to shotgun a Broncos Country Pale Ale on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
93 min
197
The PGA Tour's Sexiest Golfers, K.H Lee Goes Ba...
K.H Lee won the AT&T Byron Nelson for the second season in a row, holding off a pretty stacked field and players like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Lee said he was aiming to be the sexiest tour golfer- so the guys see how he stacks up against some of the sexiest golfers on tour. Full preview and picks for this weekends PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66 min
198
The PGA Tour is BACK In Colorado- with Vic Lomb...
On Wednesday, Castle Pines President George Solich announced in a press conference that the PGA Tour, for the BMW Championship which is a playoff event- will be hosted by Castle Pines Golf Club in 2024. This is huge news for Coloradans and golf in the state. Vic Lombardi was at the press conference and discussed what this means for the golf club and the state. Colorado hasn't hosted a PGA Tour event since the BMW Championship was at Cherry Hills in 2014. Solich and company are hoping this becomes on a 4-5 year rotation, which could lead to getting an annual stop in Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 min
199
Max Homa's Winning Weekend, Golf Tip of the Wee...
Max Homa captured his 4th career PGA Tour victory on Mother's Day by holding off Keegan Bradley at the Wells Fargo Championship. This is his 4th win since the beginning of 2021- which is more than many high profile tour players. So why does Max get overlooked? Is it because he won another event with most people watching other sports? Then they Golf Bros go off the rails discussing alcohol and tequila for 15 minutes. Once they're back on track- there is a golf tip of the week, fairway or fore and a preview of this weeks PGA Tour event- The AT&T Byron Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
200
Jon Rahm Back In The Winners Circle, Patrick Re...
Jon Rahm, despite being the favorite in just about every event he enters, finally gets back to the winners circle in Mexico. Golf Digest had a great article on bunker play with Patrick Reed- written by none other than Patrick Reed himself. Oh, the irony after all the illegal things he's done while at "the beach." Dylan Fritteli made a great shot a few weeks ago out of a tree, but was penalized for being on the line of play while he was swinging- we discuss the ridiculousness of this ruling and other rulings made on tour. Finally, Tiger Woods was getting some help from the Southern Hills Director of Golf which caused Mitchell to go off on whether or not he thought this was fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min