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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Interview With Golf Author Jay Revell
This week’s guest is talented golf writer and author Jay Revell. Jay’s book “The Nine Virtues of Golf” is available on Amazon. Jayrevell.com and on twitter @jayrevell also find him on facebook.
36 min
102
Talks with: Randy Myers (Golf Fitness Director)...
We’ll talk all things Bryson DeChambeau with one of the premier golf fitness trainers in the world, Randy Myers Golf Fitness Director at Sea Island Performance Center. Randymyersgolf.com and @randymyersgolf on twitter author of ‘Fit For...
64 min
103
Interviews with: Terry Thompson (Cuyuna Rolling...
Ron Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open: From Shinnecock Hills to Pebble Beach. Ronread.com Terry Thompson owner, general manager of Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Deerwood. Cuyunarollinghilsgolf.com
47 min
104
Talk With Peter Sanders (Shot By Shot Founder) ...
Peter Sanders founder of shot by shot will improve your game shotbyshot.com Mark Johnson Director of Golf at Breezy Point. Breezypoint.com
49 min
105
Interviews with: Mike Napoleon (Superspeed) and...
Guests this week include Mike Napoleon co-founder of Superspeed who tells us how to gain swing speed and distance with his proven product line. Glenn Hagberg Director of Golf at Madden’s checks in with updates on golf and dining options...
40 min
106
Interviews with: Alan Tait (Director of Golf at...
Alan Tait Director of Golf at the Marriott Dalmahoy Country Club outside of Edinburgh Scotland. Alan has a wonderful product line for young golfers called ‘My pathway to golf’ and also held the course record at Carnoustie for 23 years after...
43 min
107
Talk with Chuck Klecatsky, Director of Golf at ...
This week we check in with Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses for an update on the cancellation of the MacKenzie tour’s season. Also Scotsman Alan Tait Director of Golf at The Marriot Dalmahoy Hotel and Country...
36 min
108
Interviews with Mike Stone of Crosswoods Golf C...
Join us this week for our second segment with Josh Evenson as he discusses his great book ‘Links to St. Andrews’ and his conversation President George H.W. Bush. Mike Stone, owner of Crosswoods Golf course in Crosslake joins us for an...
37 min
109
Interviews with: Author Josh Evenson, Brainerd ...
Guests this week include Josh Evenson author of a unique and intimate golf book ‘Links to St. Andrews’. Linkstostandrews.com Brainerd Graduate Patrick Skogen checks in from Sun Mountain Golf bags, Carts and Apparel in Missoula. Finnscooters.com ...
45 min
110
Interviews with: Erik Barzeski & Dave Wedzik, L...
Guests this week on Lakes Woods and Irons…. Erik Barzeski and Dave Wedzik authors of Lowest Score Wins and creators of the 4 video series. Lowestscorewins.com offers discount to listeners. Also John Polkis, VP of Global Business Development...
46 min
111
Mackenzie Tour update with Chuck Klecatsky from...
Guests this week on Lakes, Woods and Irons feature Tripp and Doc Bowden in our 3rd segment with the Augusta duo and Head Golf professional. Chuck Klecatsky from Cragun’s with an update on the Mackenzie Tour coming to the Brainerd...
38 min
112
Interviews with Derek Hooper (Derek Hooper Golf...
Interviews with: Derek Hooper runs Derek Hooper Golf in Houston Texas. Member of both the PGA of America and PGA of Austrailia. Derekhoopergolf.com Dave Sadlowski Head golf professional at Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge. Adam Haugen golf...
38 min
113
Interviews with Instructor/Author Nick Bradley,...
LAKES WOODS IRONS guests this week include another segment with Elite Golf Instructor and author Nick Bradley who’ll take us behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup. Ron Read author of ‘Starting the U.S. Open’, talks Hazeltine, Chambers Bay...
44 min
114
Interviews with Author and U.S. Open Starter Fo...
Guest on this week’s Lakes, Woods and Irons. Ron Read, for 23 years the starter on the first hole of the U.S. Open and author of ‘Starting the U S Open from Shinnecock to Pebble Beach’ Ron shares stories about friendships and the toughest...
42 min
115
Interviews with High Performance Golf Coach Nic...
One of Golf’s most innovative and creative teachers Nick Bradley has worked with Justin Rose, Nick Faldo and Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. Tripp Bowden and his father Doc Bowden join the show once again and share stories of Tripp’s favorite...
50 min
116
Start of 2020 Season, Interviews with author Tr...
Guests include author Tripp Bowden and his father ‘Doc’ Bowden who has attended 57 straight Masters. And JD Drimel CEO of the Minnesota section of the PGA.
50 min
117
Week of 8-29-19: Featuring University of Minnes...
Guests on the show this week include new University of Minnesota golf coach Justin Smith and Chuck Kletkatsky Head Golf Professional at the Cragun’s Resort, who reviews the recent Tour Showcase
53 min
118
Week of 8-22-19: Featuring Glenn Hagberg from M...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons, Mac and Chris talk the BMW championship, Glenn Hagberg Head Golf Professional at Maddens on Gull, The Brainerd Lakes Show Case, Pro Golfer Neil Johnson, and the nuance of scoring verses approving your...
55 min
119
Week of 8-15-19 Featuring: Dan Cole 'The Common...
Great show this week with ‘The Common Man’ Dan Cole from KFAN in the Twin Cities and Mike Bender of the Mike Bender Golf Academy, who was called by Golf Digest “One of America’s top five best teachers”
49 min
120
Week of 8-8-19: Michael Kaiser, Operating Manag...
Our guests this week include Michael Kaiser, Operating Manager of Sand Valley Golf Resort in Rome, Wisconsin, a destination golf spot. Also Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Resort who fills us in on the upcoming CRMC Tour Showcase...
47 min
121
Week of 8-01-19: Featuring Jack Wawro, Director...
This week’s show features Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Grand View with an update from The Pines and Preserve and Paul Guy from Callaway R&D with a segment on the right Golf ball for your bag.
49 min
122
Week of 7-24-19: Featuring former 2-time Minnes...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we’re joined by Mike Christiansen a former 2 time Minnesota State champion who just returned from Northern Ireland after caddying for Kevin Streelman in ‘The Open Championship’. Plus Mark Johnson Director...
44 min
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Week of 7-17-19: Featuring an interview with Bi...
This week’s show features Chris Foley’s interview with Bill Rodgers 1981 Open Champion and six time winner on the PGA tour.
34 min
124
Week of 7-3-19: Tom Rolf, Player Representative...
Tom Rolf Player Representative for young PGA professional Roberto Diaz and teaching professional Tim Trott from Crosswoods golf course in Crosslake.
46 min
125
Week of 6/27/19: Todd Kolb of the Sanford Power...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we visit with Todd Kolb of the Sanford Power Golf Academy fresh from the KPMG Women’s Championship and Terry Thompson Owner/General Manager of Cuyuna Rolling Hills Club in Deerwood.
50 min