Lakes, Woods and Irons

Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Podcast will bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern Minnesota. Join host Colin MacDonald as he talks all things golf with Chris Foley, one of Minnesota's most respected golf instructors, and get ready to tee off on a new adventure every week.

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Chuck Klecatsky Gives An Update On The 'Gravel ...
Guests this week: Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf keep us up to date on what’s happening at the new Gravel Pit Golf Course. David Angilotti Specialist Putting Coach at Sea Island Golf Resort in Georgia also joins the show.
45 min
52
Interview with Mark Johnson, Director of Golf a...
Mark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point Resort gives us a rundown on Deacon’s Lodge, Whitebirch and The Traditional. Greg Schulze teaching author and teaching professional at Les Bolstad Golf course at the University of...
47 min
53
Tom Lehman Course Update From Craguns's Directo...
This week we get an excellent progress report on the construction of the Tom Lehman course at The Legacy from Director of Golf Jack Wawro. Also Director of Golf and Grounds Aaron Johnson at Golden Eagle joins the show.
39 min
54
Talking All Things Golf With Ruttger’s Head Gol...
This week we check in with Chris’ son and Golf Professional Joe Foley from Sea Island Golf Performance Center in Georgia. Ruttger’s Head Golf Professional Dave Sadlowski updates us on exciting changes happening with Jack’s 18 and all...
40 min
55
Crazy Tiger Woods Story Told By Tripp Bowden
This week we’re joined by Tripp Bowden co-author of the new book ‘Hey Tiger-you need to move your mark back’ the story of Steve Scott and Tiger’s legendary US Amateur battle. We also discuss Madden’s Golf options with Director of Golf Glenn...
48 min
56
1981 Open Championship Winner Bill Rogers Inter...
This week we’re joined by Bill Rogers the 1981 Open Champion at Royal St. George (site of this year’s Open) and 6 time winner on the PGA tour. We are also joined from Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake we’re joined by Golf Professional...
49 min
57
Getting Better Within 100 Yards: Interview with...
This week’s guest is short game guru Brandon Stooksbury, author of “The Wedge Book” and “The Putter Book”
36 min
58
Cragun's Director Of Golf Jack Wawro Gives Upda...
Guests this week include Jack Wawro new Director of Golf at Cragun’s with an update on the new Tom Lehman course construction there. Gerrit Pon performance analyst with Calloway Golf and Phil Mickelson’s club designer.
42 min
59
Talks With Steve Bengston, Head Pro At Whitefis...
This week’s guest include: Steve Bengston, General Manager and Head Professional at Whitefish Golf Club in Pequot Lakes. We also talk to Craig Allen, Golf Performance Director at Sea Island Georgia.
43 min
60
Interviews with: James Carlson PGA Director of ...
Guests this week on Lakes Woods and Irons are James Carlson PGA Director of Golf at Minnesota National Golf Club in McGregor and Ron Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open: From Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’.
45 min
61
Interviews with Little Falls native Katie Brenn...
This week’s guests are Little Falls native Katie Brenny Rudolph, COO of the First Tee of Metropolitan New York and coach of U.S. Open sensation Megha Ganne. Chuck Klecatsky gives us an update on The Gravel Pit Experience, the Lakes area’s...
41 min
62
Senior Club Performance Analyst Gerrit Pon from...
This week Chris sits down with senior club performance analyst Gerrit Pon from Callaway, they’ll discuss designing Phil Mickelson’s winning clubs at the PGA Championship. Sports Editor Jeremy Millsop from the Brainerd Dispatch also joins...
44 min
63
Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship Win and Inter...
Mac and Chris discuss Phil Mickelson’s incredible win at the PGA. Chris interviews professional caddy Serge Hogg from Pine Valley and Seminole Golf Club two of the country’s finest golf courses.
44 min
64
Interviews with Eric Peterson from Cragun's and...
Eric Peterson General Manager at Cragun’s gives us an excellent rundown of the progress on the ‘Lehman 18’ at Cragun’s Legacy. We’re also joined by Logan Jackson, Head Teaching Professional at The Pines and The Preserve.
46 min
65
Interviews with Brainerd Warrior Boys Head Golf...
This weeks guests include part 2 of our interview with 4 time Walker Cupper and 1993 U.S. Amatuer champ John Harris and Brainerd Warrior Boys head golf coach Brian Wallace.
39 min
66
Interviews with: 1993 U.S. Amateur Champion Joh...
Two great guests this week the 1993 U.S. Amateur Champion and 4 time Walker Cup participant John Harris. Plus Jack Wawro Director of Golf at Grand View joins the show.
43 min
67
Talks With Gregg Gamble from Emily Greens and P...
Gregg Gamble from Emily Greens and Peter Sanders from Shot by Shot both join the show this week.
45 min
68
Interviews with Director of Golf at Madden’s Re...
This week we’re joined by the Director of Golf at Madden’s Resort Glenn Hagberg plus we’ll have part 2 of our interview with short game guru Brandon Stooksbury author of ‘The Wedge Book’ and ‘The Putter Book’.
34 min
69
Interviews with University of Minnesota Golfer ...
Two great guests this week: Angus Flanagan from Woking, England and Senior on the Gopher Golf team along with being a member of Great Britain’s Walker Cup team. Our other guest is Brandon Stooksbury, short game guru and author of ‘The Wedge...
41 min
70
Detroit Lakes' Own Katie Smith Checks In From A...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons former Detroit Lakes grad Kate Smith joins the program fresh from her start at Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Plus Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses joins the show.
39 min
71
Tripp Bowden Interview and Chris Foley checks i...
This week Chris Foley checks in while roughing it in Palm Springs and we’re joined by author of ‘The Caddie’s Cookbook’ Tripp Bowden Trippbowden.com
43 min
72
Fedex Championship Recap and Interview with Sho...
This week Mac and Chris discuss DJ’s Fed Ex Cup Championship. Plus Chris is joined again by President and founding partner of Shot By Shot Peter Sanders, they break down the stats of the game.
47 min
73
Interview with Minnesota Native and four time P...
This week’s show features one of Minnesota’s finest golfers, 4 time PGA tour winner Tim Herron. ‘Lumpy’ fills us in on the upcoming Sanford International PGA Champions tournament in Sioux Falls. Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses...
41 min
74
DJ Shoots -30 and Interviews with: Iain Highfie...
This week Mac and Chris discuss DJ’s amazing 30 under score plus 2 great guests. Iain Highfield published author, speaker and performance golf coach with insights into life and golf. Iainhighfield.com also follow on Instagram. Sarah...
49 min
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Interviews with Head Golf Pro at Madden's Glen ...
This week’s guests are Glen Hagberg Head Golf Professional at The Classic at Maddens and Mike Napoleon from Super Speed Golf.
50 min