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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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
177
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
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
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
182
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
183
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
184
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
185
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
186
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
187
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
188
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
189
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
190
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
191
Zurich Classic Recap, Comparing Schauffele vs F...
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay captured the title at the only 2 man event on the PGA Tour schedule this past weekend which surprisingly caught a lot of heat. Xander Schauffele seems like one of the PGA Tours hottest golfers, but has yet to really win a big tournament (depending on how you view a gold medal for golf.) But is his career really better than a seemingly forgotten about "superstar" Rickie Fowler's? We discuss that, great NIL deals popping up from high profile college golfers, what NIL deals would look like for 2 washed up golf pros (us), and Fairway or Fore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
192
Jordan Spieth is Back, Morgan Hoffman's Unreal ...
Jordan Spieth wins on Easter Sunday for the second year in a row, Next year Easter Sunday is Masters Sunday.. is Jordan destined to win the green jacket again next year? Morgan Hoffman's adult life started out with him on the PGA Tour. Then something went wrong and no one could figure out what was wrong. After an almost 6 year hiatus in Costa Rica with his wife he is back on Tour. NBA Playoff season is here- so what if each teams personality was a PGA Tour Player? We give you our comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
68 min
193
Scottie Scheffler Does It Again-A Live Reaction...
Henry Chisolm joined the Golf Bros as they reacted live to Scottie Scheffler's dominating performance at Augusta. They talk how hot Scottie has been, and how it compares to Tiger's year in 2000. We talk how impressive Tiger Woods performance was, as well as another Sunday charge from Rory McIlroy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
194
Masters Preview, Power Ranking Past Champions D...
It's the best time of the year, the first major of 2022- The Masters- is here! We discuss the Champions Dinner from Hideki Matsuyama and power rank the last 5 champions dinners. Then a full preview of this years field, who we think is going to be donning the green jacket on Sunday, sleepers, matchups, and top 10,20 picks. All odds provided by Draftkings Sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66 min
195
Tiger Woods Goes To Augusta, Scottie Scheffler'...
Scottie Scheffler goes from zero PGA Tour Victories in February to 3 AND a World #1 Golf Ranking by the end of March. Scheffler took home the Dell Match Play this week, defeating Big Drive Mitch's long shot pick of Kevin Kisner (+6500) in the championship match. Everyone stay calm- Tiger took a private jet with his son Charlie from his home in Florida to Augusta to get a practice round in just before the Masters-but will he play? Mitch guarantees that he WONT win- and if he does he's allowing an NFL rookie style haircut by none other than Big Drive Spence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
72 min
196
Dell Match Play Preview, What Gets Your Golf Ki...
Big Drive Spence is in Mexico so they have a much more viable co-host this week in RK. Talking about the Dell Match Play which coincides with March Madness and players to look out for in this different format. Then- what gets you back itching to play golf after a winter off? Also since we don't always #StickToSports- a hierarchy of cereals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
94 min
197
Cousin Cam Smith Wins Again, Saudi Golf League ...
After what felt like 2 weeks of golf, Cam Smith was finally crowned the Players Champion late Monday afternoon which included a 3.6 million dollar payout. The tournament was not short of drama with all the wind, rain, and insane conditions at TPC Sawgrass. Shanks, water balls, and 136 yard 6 irons made it a must watch. Rory McIlroy leaked his email from the "Premier Golf League" speaking in very specific terms regarding tons of money the players will receive to join. The Golf Bros preview the PGL schedule along with why Greg Norman wants to make this happen. Then they finish the episode with picks for this weekends Valspar championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
198
Andy Morris, Scheffler Wins Again, Ryan Brehm's...
A double PGA Tour week saw Scottie Scheffler taking home his second win in 3 starts and Ryan Brehm pulling off an incredible performance in his last start on the PGA Tour. Ever heard of Jin Young Ko? She's going full peak Tiger Woods mode and haswon 6 of her last 10 professional events, She sets the LPGA Tour record of 15 straight rounds in the 60s and 30 consecutive rounds under par. PGA pro Andy Morris joins us to talk about teaching, building his own business, and hilarious lesson stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
71 min
199
Tiger Woods Wins The PIP Without Hitting A Comp...
The official Player Impact Program rankings came out- paying Tiger Woods 8mil in a year where he didn't hit a professional golf shot- and stop us if you've heard this before, made Phil Mickelson look dumb yet again. We have a 4th first time winner again at the Honda Classic after Sept Straka finished 3 under in his last 5 holes to take the title at PGA National. The Arnold Palmer is coming up so we had to ask- what's the best mixture of 2 (non-alcoholic) beverages? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
200
Joaquin Niemann Dominates Riviera, Phil Mickels...
Joaquin Niemann set a 54 hole scoring record en route to a dominating win at Riviera. Phil Mickelson releases a statement on his stance regarding the Saudi Golf League- playing the victim and trying to advocate for what he was trying to change. Iowa boy Zach Johnson is named the 2023 United States Ryder Cup Captain. A preview of the Honda Classic, Fairway or Fore, and Golf Tweet of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
77 min