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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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
102
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
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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
104
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
105
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
106
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
107
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
108
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
109
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
110
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
111
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
112
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
113
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
114
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
115
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
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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
118
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
119
Week Of 6/20/19: Dave Sadlowski Head Golf Pro a...
This week’s guests are Dave Sadlowski Head Golf Pro at Ruttgers Bay Lodge, who just returned from the KPMG tournament at Hazeltine. Also Ruth Kimmelshue, Chair of the KPMG Women’s LPA Championship.
47 min
120
Week of 6/13/19: US Open, Tom Kinsley from Madd...
This week on Lakes, Woods and Irons we talk about both the Canadian Open and US Open, we chat with Tom Kinsley from Madden's Resort and get an update from Chris Foley for Brainerd Girls Golf at the Minnesota State Tournament.
52 min
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Week of 6-6-19: Golf Podcaster Andy Johnson fro...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we are joined by golf podcast host Andy Johnson, who hosts ‘The Fried Egg’ also 3 members of the Brainerd Warriors Girls Golf team who are returning to State after 20 years.
48 min
122
Week of 5-31-19: Ruth Kimmelshue with the KPMG ...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons we are joined by Ruth Kimmelshue, Chair of the KPMG PGA Championship coming up at Hazeltine. We’ll check in with author Tripp Bowden, discuss club fitting with Chris Foley and celebrate the return to State...
52 min
123
Week of 5-24-19: Glenn Hagberg from Madden's On...
This week we welcome Glenn Hagberg from The Classic at Maddens on Gull and Paul Guy with the latest innovations from Callaway Golf. Plus we’ll discuss Brooks Koepka and his dominating performance at the PGA Championship.
46 min
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Week of 5-17-19: Featuring Vincent Bachteler fr...
This week we have Vincent Bachteler from the Minnesota PGA will join us to discuss the recent rule changes in golf and Bryan Skavnak teaching pro and author of ‘The Happiest Golfer’ who will discuss keeping golf fun for children and...
45 min
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Week of 5-10-19: Featuring Simon Holt from St. ...
This week on Lakes Woods and Irons Chris interviews Simon Holt from St. Andrews, who just became only the 45th person to play the top 100 golf courses in the world. Dave Sadlowski Director of Golf at Ruttgers Bay Lodge joins us and Dave...
46 min