A Good Miss - Beyond the Green
Local dad, insurance guy, huge cyclone fan and once upon a time brief Iowa Amatuer circuit competitor Nick Christensen joins up with Iowa Great Lakes Local Legend, Remax Real Estate Agent and rabid Iowa Hawkeye fan to discuss all things golf. With connections in the golf and professional world, Nick and Charlie with enjoy a few libations while interviewing local and regional, former and present “professionals” in the golf industry.
Episodes
66 episodes
Nick takes a Mulligan
Join Nick and Charlie after a road trip weekend to Hanna Golf HQ and The Algona Country Club to catch up with John Burns from the Algona Golf Ranch.Big weekend in Augusta as recent guest Chloe Perfect takes SECOND at the Drive, Chip, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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42:25
Drive, Chip, and Putt with Chloe Perfect
Join Nick and Charlie as they welcome Counsil Bluffs, Iowa native Chloe Perfect. Chloe recently qualified for the 2025 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Championships at Augusta National. I don't know who's more excited, Chloe or her Dad?Tu...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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59:08
Emerald Hills Update and Nick makes an Ace......kind of?
Emerald Hills UpdateNick Makes and Ace-----or does he?Iowa Teen qualifies for Drive, Chip, and Putt at Augustaand much much more.
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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43:02
A Lifetime in a PGA Tour Equipment Van with Don Parker
Two words can describe this Texan, Seasoned Veteran. This week Nick and Charlie welcome PGA Tour Club assembler, Don Parker. Don has seen it all when it comes to grips, shafts, and club assembly over the last 40 years. Remember. If...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:18:52
Muni Kid Mentor, Pete Starks
Stepping back from Midwest and Iowa golf this week. Nick and Charlie welcome one of the guys that helped shape Nick's childhood on the golf course. This week, all the way from Houston, Texas the guys sit down with Pete Starks. Pete worked at Sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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54:01
Make-A-Wish Iowa with Sara Kurovski
Nick and Charlie welcome President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa, Sara Kurovski.
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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50:16
Rollin the Rock with Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf Co.
Join Nick and Charlie as the welcome Iowa Native, UNI Alumni, Cyclone fan Jared Doerfler.Jared took a risk a couple years ago and begin milling his own custom putters. A reward worth the risk because Jared is garnering attention like he...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:21:08
Gettin' Krafty with one of Minnesota's up and coming Teaching Professionals, Justin Kraft.
Join Nick and Charlie as they welcome one of Minnesota's Top up and coming Teaching Professionals.Enjoy the show, Justin breaks down Charlie's swing and attempts to find a positive. Remember. If you're gonna miss, make it a...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:26:18
An Average Putter with Aaron Aberson, Northwestern College Head Men's Golf Coach
Nick and Charlie host one of Northwest Iowa's top College Recruiter and Coaches, Aaron Aberson. Aaron has been at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa for the past 15 and continues to attract the areas top talent again, and again.
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:14:09
Boji Surf Co with a side of West O Beer
This week we hardly talk golf, but what goes good on the course? A nice cold beer. Join Nick and Charlie as they were welcomed to record at one of Iowa's Premier Brewery's, West O. The guys has the pleasure of sitting down with the...
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Honest Fella's Two Man Preview
ITS HAPPENING!We've got a tournament. Mark your calendar for October 4th 2025. The Second Annual (but inaugural) Honest Fella's 2-Man at Emerald Hills Golf Course!Join Nick and Charlie today to learn about the rules, format, ent...
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Staying afloat at Brooks with Brett Hetland
Join the guys this week as the FINALLY host Super Intendant of 26 years / General Manager of Brooks Golf Course, Brett Hetland. Also joining the show is Brooks own PGA Professional Todd Norman.It was a weird weather year in the Iowa Gre...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:09:50
Parables with Mason Weeks
This week Nick and Charlie sit down with another phenom product out of Spirit Lake High school and one of the nicest people we know, Mason Weeks.Mason's game has sky rocketed these last couple years and after this conversation it is cle...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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Back from the Dead
Ask and you shall receive. The boys are back from the dead. It was an odd Summer in the Iowa Great Lakes and to be honest the podcast took the back seat. Plus it was Summer, time to golf, not talk about it.Grab that cocktai...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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40:28
Mastering the Mind Games with Golf Psychologist, Bill Nelson
Join Nick and Charlie on Cindo de Mayo as they welcome World Renowned Golf Psychologist Bill Nelson. Bill has helped a number of PGA, LPGA, Korn Ferry and Amateur golfers tackle the hardest part of the game, the mental game. We all...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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56:54
Steady Eddie, GPAC Champion, Jackson Laven
Midweek surprise as the boys' welcome Spirit Lake High School Alum, 2021 Iowa State Runner up, 2023 top 10 finisher at the Northwest Am, and now the 2024 GPAC Individual Medalist, Jackson Laven.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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28:12
The Minnow Tour with Co-Founder, Trevor Ullestad
Join Nick and Charlie as they welcome Iowa native, Indian Hills CC Alum, Mizzou Tiger alumni, and don't forget 2017 Iowa Amateur Winner, Trevor Ullestad.Trevor and some close friends are beginning their inaugural "Minnow Golf Tour" thro...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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47:12
Just a Walk in the Park with JD Anderson
The guys are happy to have one one of Iowa's top Amateur golfers' Pocahontas native, current Johnston resident, the man himself, JD Anderson. You name it, JD has probably won it. Former Iowa Am Champion, 2022 Northwest Am Cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:13:14
A Ruthie with Bob Tursi
Join Nick and Charlie this week as they welcome special guest, co-founder of Exile Brewing Company in Des Moines, Iowa, Bob Tursi.Bob and his wife Amy were kind enough to host the guys at their vacation home on Big Spirit. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:14:01
"Open"ing up with Journeyman, Brady Schnell
Nick and Charlie welcome their first legacy guest, Brady Schnell. Name sound familiar? Brady is the son of Curt Schnell, a former guest of the show!Brady has seen it all. A successful Amateur Career, Dokota's Tour Champion, Korn Ferry T...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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59:32
Star Performer Choice Day with Coach Chris (aka Nicks Dad)
Nick has a bad habit of constantly dogging Charlie's golf game. Well. Pay-back time.Retired Elementary School P.E. Teacher, Jack of all trades - master of all, Nick's Dad Craig, stops by the show to share some of his experiences when Ni...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:20:48
Waste(D) Management with Andre Metzger Jr.
Grab a shot boys! This is a good one. Nick and Charlie sit down with another Mini Tour Legend, Andre Metzger. Hope you enjoy this episode. Once again a fantastic guest that knocks it out of the park.Golf, Wrestling, Football, G...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:32:14
Mining the Mini Tour with UTEP Alumni and Professional Golfer, Greg Yellin
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:04:56
Bob Vokey - Interview with the Wedge Legend
Legendary. Wise. ClassCharlie and Nick have an endless list of compliments about one of the greatest to ever do it in the game of golf.Debate all you want about Jack or Tiger being the best player/competitor of all time. When it...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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