Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast
Two friends share their journey to become scratch golfers. The podcast follows their attempts to improve their game and reach the goal of a zero handicap. Full of humor, self-deprecation, and honest assessments of their play. They document the trials and tribulations of amateur golf.
Episodes
S9 Ep 21: LSR #3 - The Heat
As The Late Summer run enters it's 3rd week, Eli tries to bring down his handicap to unprecedented levels while Mike attempts a round on the face of the sun. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vortex Kudos to Mizzen+Main - go to mizzenandmain.com and use SCRATCH20 for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My To
S9 Ep 20: LSR #2 - The Hip Move, The Simulations, and The Fraud
The Late Summer run continues. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist Kudos to Footjoy Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Faceoff" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompet
S9 Ep 19: LSR #1 - Most Likely Scores, Post-Irish Honesty, & Cardinal Strategery
Mike and Eli get back on the mics for the first time since Ireland to talk schedule, the strange USGA better-ball posting rule, have a post-Ireland Honesty Hour, goals for the Late Summer Run and first rounds of this year's LSR. Golfer's Journal Video - Tom Coyne with Stan Utley: https://youtu.be/3CiSWYWNMZw?si=r1cv5uHPpxvYsUU0 Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kud
S9 Ep 18: LIVE from Ireland - Going the Distance
Mike and Eli recap week 2 in Ireland. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 Ep 17: LIVE from Ireland Week 1 Wrap-Up
Mike and Eli wrap up Week 1 in Ireland Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 Ep 16: LIVE from Ireland - Rounds 3, 4, & 5
Mike and Eli document rounds 3-5 of the 2026 Ireland trip at Seapoint, Ardglass, and The Island. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 Ep 15: LIVE from Ireland - Rounds 1 & 2
Mike and Eli document their opening rounds of the 2026 Ireland trip at Portmarnock and Royal Dublin. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 Ep 14: Next Stop, Dublin
Right before getting on the plane to Ireland, we make predictions, answer questions, define success, and try to prepare for the biggest golf trip of our lives. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon: Get 15% off at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Swaggerty's - h
S9 Ep 13: A Tale of Two 4ths
Mike and Eli recap their July 4th rounds & then hit a legendary set of questions for the Mid-Year Mailbag. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: inc
S9 Ep 12: The Mixer
A visit to Pinehurst, a meet-up at River Bend, and a dual experiment. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy: footjoy.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main: Use promo code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
S9 Ep 11: Moving Forward
Sometimes you have to move forward in order to move forward. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscatch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommon
S9 Ep 10: Failing and Trying Again (feat. Steve Kamb)
Mike and Eli issue a clarification from last episode; Mike stops answering Eli's phone calls; Eli tries to keep a streak alive; author Steve Kamb joins the show to talk about How to Try Again. Interested in Steve's book? Get details here: HowToTryAgain.com Want to add to the Wall of failure: HowToTryAgain.com/fail For a chance to win 6 free months of Nerd Fitness training, email book receipts to
S9 Ep 9: Bearshark Returns
Mike and Eli put the Bearshark uniforms on again and start playing for real; Mike plays a tournament; a quick minute with Dr. Bob Rotella. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy - Footjoy.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/b
S9 Ep 8: The Bull's Horns, Part Deux
Eli returns to the scene of the crime to face an old foe; Mike takes on an 8th grader; Josh Nichols comes by to lay out the full details of our individual practice plans. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC
S9 Ep 7: The Cusp
Progress can take many forms. Lenny cue the 5.2 music. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Lagoon - go to lagoonsleep.com/scratch for 15% off your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creativ
S9 Ep 6: Interview with Timothy Simons & Listener Questions [BONUS]
Week off? Nah. We're back with some bonus content - we answer a few listener questions about the last few episodes and then talk with actor Timothy Simons about how he got into golf, Veep, Hollywood Program Height, Celebrity Tournaments, his first full bag fitting at TPI, and whether he's a Bear or a Shark. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Title
S9 Ep 5: Eli, Rewired
Mike and Eli recap their trip to TPI and round with Jayson Nickol in California. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/lice
S9 Ep 4: The Plan 9.0
Josh Nichols re-joins the show to explain the "This is It" Practice Plan; Mike plays Old Town; Eli has doubts. Mike & Eli go into a mental coaching session with Josh Nichols. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Vuori - save 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Footjoy - Footjoy.com Kudos to
S9 Ep 3: Couples Therapy
Mike & Eli go into a mental coaching session with Josh Nichols. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon Sleep - save 15% at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to LMNT - DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com
S9 Ep 2: Still Two Guys Trying to Figure Out How to Play Twice a Week
Eli finds a new weekly competitor; Mike plays the Cardinal with an LPGA Tour pro. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - want to join us at our San Diego event? Register here: The 4th Annual Mantooth Kudos to Mizzen+Main: Use code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first order at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Fit For Golf: Go to fitforgolf.app/chasingscratch for
S9 Ep 1: Back to the Start
Mike and Eli travel back to River Bend for the first major of the year. #LGLG Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Meaningful C
S9 Ep 0: Previously, on Chasing Scratch
Sometimes you gotta go back ... to actually move forward. #LGLG Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Meaningful Change" purchas
Christmas Mailbag 2025
On this year's Annual Christmas Mailbag: New Year's Resolution results are shared, Big Cool Ranch speaks out, Eli gives Christmas Boardroom advice, Mike makes a statement about a needed mindset shift, and much more. Kudos to Titleist for the incredible prizes New YouTube Series - Between Two Sims: https://youtu.be/45hjEjhMByo Interested in Ireland 2026? chasingscratchgolf.com/events Want bonus c
S8 Ep 27: The Eighth End
Mike and Eli get philosophical to close out Season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Titleist Finding Feel video: https://youtu.be/LWRyhi-yD1o?si=0bzFAdT7WW8t3pLd Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is license
S8 Ep 26: The Seventh Final Major
The story of the Seventh Final Major. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMh34EM2cKpZeaNVu2fkAg MUSIC CREDITS: "Dreaming of Six" is by Uncle J. Feather "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/
S8 Ep 25: Final Major Preview
Mike and Eli free flow the night before the Final Major. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - get 10% off by using SCRATCH10 at MapleHillGolf.com Kudos to Mizzen and Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC
S8 Ep 24: Re-entry
Mike and Eli re-enter real life after the trip to Scotland. Want to go to Ireland in 2026? Full details here: chasingscratchgolf.com/events Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to The Stack System - save 10% at thestacksystem.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori - save 20% on your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20%
S8 Ep 23: Chasing Scotland
The trip to Scotland. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to LMNT: drinklmnt.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Scotland the Brave" "Forever Yours
S8 Ep 22: The Day Before Scotland
Mike and Eli discuss recent game developments, goals and expectations for the upcoming Scotland trip, Irish Mike joins to discuss what he thinks about over the ball, and Titleist's Shane Dyel joins to talk wedge fitting. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofe
S8 Ep 21: Drills, Aids, & Herons
Mike and Eli discuss current drills, rash decision purchases, recent results, and one of the strangest things ever seen on a golf course. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to The Stack - save 10% at thestacksystem.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town
S8 Ep 20: I.O.T.D. (feat. Jayson Nickol)
Mike's coach Jayson Nickol joins to discuss his 5-day boot camp with Mike in NC; Eli starts seeing glimpses on the golf course. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to goodr - goodr.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlof
S8 Ep 19: Zing
Eli plays some real golf; Mike makes a discovery. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - get 10% off by using SCRATCH10 at MapleHillGolf.com Kudos to LMNT - DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.co
S8 Ep 18: Hammer Down
The 2025 Late Summer Run begins. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by W
S8 Ep 17: Pasatiempo
Mike travels to California for the Golfer's Journal 2-man at Pasatiempo; Eli continues to make progress. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDIT
S8 Ep 16: Lemonade (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
Eli gets back out on the range; Mike reveals his half measure; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk injury prevention and recovery. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Att
S8 Ep 15: Full Measure
Mike makes a confession; Eli makes a change. YouTube: What's In Mike's Bag Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - save 10% with code SCRATCH10 Kudos to PutterCup - puttercupgolf.com/chasingscratch Dr. Gish's Article - The Fragility of the 40-year-old Disc Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl'
BONUS: The Beach Mailbag
Mike and Eli answer listener questions about current swing thoughts, AIM screennames, Snake Oil Ideas, Snake Room NIL deals, the chances Eli becomes a Vegan, the chances we are grifters, our all-time favorite shots, thoughts on becoming adults with growing kids, and much more. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question! Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to
S8 Ep 14: The Chalkboard
We focus on the two words in the center. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed
S8 Ep 13: Kentucky Fried Bearshark
The story of the 2025 Carltucky Tournament. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell
S8 Ep 12: The Low Before The Show
Lots of feelings. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness - nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bac
S8 Ep 11: Back Again / Player's Ball
Eli's patience is tested, Mike makes progress, and Dr. J stops by to drop some truth. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Mike's Interview on Bag Chatter Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/576mTkhWnr9vRM1ihrCEG8?si=Zka3_we_RLOaC88NEyUFdQ Kudos to Vuori - get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% a
S8 Ep 10: Calendar Protection & Clubface Control
Mike and Eli recap recent rounds and handicap movements, discuss 9-hole simulations, talk with Adrienne Carter about protecting the calendar, and bring on Ambassador of Quan Jayson Nickol for Coach's Corner. Want to see us in action? Check out our latest YouTube Video, Desert Slashers: The Movie Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to goodr - use promo code CH
S8 Ep 9: Leveling Up (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
Mike and Eli recap their first rounds since the desert, give an update on handicaps, and then Sasho Mackenzie joins to help with leveling up practice plans for the year. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to The Stack System - save 10% at thestacksystem.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first
S8 Ep 8: Desert Slashers
Mike and Eli recap their first 2-man event of 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Ou
S8 Ep 7: The Math
Mike and Eli go over handicap math, talk about Eli's first hypnosis session, and answer listener questions. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main dress shirts - use code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Goodr - use code CHASINGSCRATCH for free shipping at goodr.com Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS
S8 Ep 6: Low Riser
Mike and Eli go over Mike's Myrtle trip results, question their commitment level over the ball, battle for the first Gauntlet points of the year, discuss recent lessons, and open the mailbag to answer questions. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by S
S8 Ep 5: Pros
Mike and Eli catch up to current day - featuring a confession, simulator details, a podcast first, a new weapon, and how to attack 2.4. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Manscaped: get 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy
S8 Ep 4: Scorched Earth
Mike and Eli talk with friend of the show Josh Nichols, who brings some brutal honesty. Want more from Josh? Check out The Mental Golf Show podcast or check out his practice plans at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is b
S8 Ep 3: The Investigation
Mike plays his first tournament of the year. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to Mizzen+Main dress shirts: get 20% off your first purchase at with code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to LMNT: drinklmnt.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out
S8 Ep 2: The Warning
Eli continues his comeback at TPI. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori: get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: get 10% off at thestacksystem.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the T
S8 Ep 1: The Comeback
Eli makes a comeback after hip surgery. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) Right Now Karoake Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FoAgEv8R4s "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "News Theme" is by Kevin MacLeod "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Epic Battle Speech" i
S8 Preview: The Year of the Bearshark, Part II
Mike and Eli return to preview season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: Get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) Right Now Karoake Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FoAgEv8R4s "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "News Theme" is by Kevin MacLeod "Way Out We
Quite Possibly the Best Year Ever: A New Year's Mailbag
We bring in 2025 discussing Eli's health and swing updates, 2025 resolutions & consequences, Season 8 timing, and answer mailbag questions. Happy New Year! Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness: Nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: Get 10% off with promo code CHASINGSCRATCH
S7 Ep 28: The Seventh End
The end of quite possibly the seventh season. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: Get 10% off with promo code CHASINGSCRATCH Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "Dreamy Flashback" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "OB1" is by RalphReal "Forever Yours"
S7 Ep 27: The Un-Final Major
Quite possibly the most un-final major ever. Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The First Act" purchased via
S7 Ep 26: The Handicap Window (feat. Irish Mike)
Mike has a window to signifcantly move his handicap over the closing stretch of season 7; Fit For Golf's Mike Carroll joins to talk about building his new app, how Eli will recover, whether Mike should learn to dunk, and much more. Get 20% off the new Fit For Golf 2.0 app - use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH at FitforGolf.app Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod
S7 Ep 25: Surgery
Eli gets a brand new hip. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The First Act" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Right Spot" by Adieu Adieu purchased via Pr
S7 Ep 24: Swing Cloud
Mike ends the late summer run; Eli prepares for the early fall knife; and we do our best to empty the Late Summer Mailbag. Kudos to AG1: DrinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% of your first purchase Kudos to Shot Pattern: use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH for 20% off first year MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "C Major Prelude" is by Ba
S7 Ep 23: Penultimate Summer Run (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
Mike and Eli apologize to a loyal listener and give updates on the Late Summer Run/Knife; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk Eli's upcoming rehab and some upcoming enhancments to the Stack program for this offseason; the mailbag is opened again for more questions. Kudos to The Stack: Speed training (10% off) | Putting App (1st month free) Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS:
S7 Ep 22: Freed Up
In week 3 of the 2024 Late Summer Run, Mike talks about his first hypnosis experience and the immediate results; Eli counts down till surgery; listener questions are answered. MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The First Act" pu
S7 Ep 21: The Invisible Cap
Eli schedules surgery, Mike tries to move his index in the right direction, and we talk with Mindset & Performance Coach Adrienne Carter about hypnosis. Mike's Titleist GT fitting YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HwiAGVumVC4?si=f6zM1rpxoE7uaRAO More Info on our guest Adrienne: Adrienne Carter is a Mindset & Performance Coach and a voice on the Primed Mind app. Her clients include Olympic Medalist
S7 Ep 20: Late Summer Running
Let it bang, Lenny. The Late Summer Run is back. Eli gets a definitive answer on his hip; Mike comes with a detailed response to a listener question and kicks off his LSR with 3 rounds at The Cardinal. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.y
BONUS: Convalescence
In an unplanned bonus release, Mike and Eli play this week's Tuesday Has No Feel podcast with about 20 minutes of added commentary ahead of Eli's critical doctor appointments this week. Topics include: Mike uses a word incorrectly (0:40), Eli's move (4:40), The Story of The Rob (6:42), Closet contraband (9:03), Last Episode (11:32), The Pivotal Week for Eli (12:21), The Late Summer Run/Knife (16:0
S7 Ep 19: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 3
The final round drama in Ireland; Mike updates on his current handicap index; Eli gets brutally honest about this season. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpattern.app/
S7 Ep 18: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 2
Recorded the night before the final round, Mike and Charlie call Eli to catch him up on the happenings in Ireland. Eli educates everyone on how to act while driving thru a tunnel and updates on his rehab progress. Part 3 coming later this week. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpattern.app/ Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscr
S7 Ep 17: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 1
A season of curveballs continues in Ireland. Charlie and Mike call Eli from Sligo after day 4 of the Ireland Tour to bring him up to speed on the Irish Bus Flu super-spreader, Irish CPAP machines, the current state of the week-long competition, and get approval on the proposed stakes & consequences. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://sh
S7 Ep 16: Euro Step, Pt. 2 (Ireland Preview)
Our good friend Charlie Warzel joins us to preview the Ireland trip. Kudos to Charlie Warzel Kudos to Goodr - goodr.com/chasingscratch for free shipping Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC
S7 Ep 15: Euro Step, Pt. 1 (feat. Tom Coyne)
One week before the Ireland trip, Tom Coyne joins to discuss his golf course (3:40), how to respond to golf setbacks (12:02), the S7 narrative shift (18:59), the Ireland Trip Itinerary (21:49), how to score in Ireland (29:35), Ireland trip goals (39:39), lightning round questions (43:22), and then at the end, Mike tells Eli about a recent purchase for the Ireland trip (49:27). More coming in Part
S7 Ep 14: Post Up
A wide-ranging episode including updates on health, a swing light bulb, what's really in 3 bowls of cereal, dumb phones, a new competition, the Vokey wedge winning comment, Mike's trip to TPI, & JJ caddies for Mike. "Dumb Phone" Video mentioned: https://youtu.be/7jVb1lLniEw?si=uNeeUUw_NSxlaYcY Kudos to Stack - check out Stack Putting here: https://apps.apple.com/redeem/?code=ChasingScratch&ctx=
S7 Ep 13: Gather Step
After the pivot comes the gather step. Eli gets another hip check, Mike goes to Cali, and Dr. J joins to discuss some specific goals for the year and give us some reminders about staying present and establishing positive habits. Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasings
S7 Ep 12: Pivot
Mike & Eli discuss new goals for the year. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMh34EM2cKpZeaNVu2fkAg MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attri
S7 Ep 11: The Carltucky Diaries
The story of the 1st annual Carltucky. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast and the raw, uncut version of this episode? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMh34EM2cKpZeaNVu2fkAg MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is
S7 Ep 10: Back
We're back. Eli plays his first round of 2024; a new goal is set for the season. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy One Minute Tip video with JJ - Best comment wins 3 custom Vokey SM10 wedges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1z_V-Gl0CA Kudos to Vuori - go to vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first order. Kudos to Momentous - use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH at livemomentous.com for up to
S7 Ep 9: It's All In The Hip
Mike & Eli take a trip to Nashville. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to goodr: goodr.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: Use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH for 10% off at thestacksystem.com Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com
S7 Ep 8: Glimmerings of Hope (Mailbag)
Mike & Eli open up the mailbag; another twist in the injury saga. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.co
S7 Ep 7: Things Have Changed
The events of the last month change things. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to Momentous: livemomentous.com use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH Kudos to Goodr: goodr.com/chasingscratch Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC
S7 Ep 6: The No Show
Mike plays his second tournament; Eli makes strides with Larry; and both travel to San Diego for the first four-ball event of the year. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to AG1: DrinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch The CarlTucky: chasingscratchgolf.com/carltucky Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chas
S7 Ep 5: Leaning In
Mike plays in his first ever individual stroke play tournament. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to our new sponsor LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack - use promo code CHASINGSCRATCH at thestacksystem.com for 10% off speed training Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasing
S7 Ep 4: Tournament Prep, Pt. 2 (feat. Josh Nichols)
Prepping for competitive golf continues with host of The Mental Golf Show, Josh Nichols. Check out Josh's podcast The Mental Golf Show Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMh34EM2cKpZeaNVu2
S7 Ep 3: Tournament Prep, Pt. 1 (feat. Jon Sherman)
Mike and Eli talk with Jon Sherman about the concrete foundations of playing competitive golf. Check out Jon's new book The Foundations of Winning Golf Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch merch store: chasingscratch.store Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC
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