
Bay State Golf Podcast
A golf podcast covering the small stories that deserve some discussion.Subscribe on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/H7cGIf
Episodes
137 episodes
2025 Open Championship Preview + Venue Talk, Player Tiers, and Picks
In this Open Championship deep dive, Sean and Paul tee off on everything from course repetition to major championship schedules to who actually needs a win at Royal Portrush. They debate legacy vs. form, make picks, and even go off the...
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2025 U.S. Open Preview
Sean and Paul break down the upcoming 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. From Bryson’s viral practice round, Rory's odd post-Masters stretch, and who really needs to win this week, the guys cover it all—including picks and other predictions.
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Marcos Baugh: Founder of Urban Golf Club
In this episode, Sean Melia welcomes Marcos Baugh, the founder of Urban Golf Club, a Boston-based nonprofit bringing golf and financial literacy to kids in the city. Marcos shares how he uses foam golf balls in gymnasiums, lemonade stands at Fr...
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2025 PGA Championship picks and a week as a caddie on the Korn Ferry Tour
Sean and Burke made some quick PGA Championship picks during halftime of game 4 of the Celtics-Knicks game. The second half did not go well, but maybe our picks will, though.Then, on the back end of this podcast, Burke shares his experie...
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1:16:30

Recapping a long weekend in Hilton Head with The Golf Trip Guys
The Golf Trip Guys, Sean Toland and Mike Vadala, discuss their inaugural golf trip to Hilton Head. They share insights on the concept of customized golf trips, the selection of Hilton Head as a destination, and the overall experience, including...
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The courses I've played so far in 2025 in Massachusetts and South Carolina
It's been a busy April after a cold and quiet March. I played golf on an island, on the mainland, and in Hilton Head. I've worn four layers and required hand warmers and have also needed 50 spf sun screen.Here's where's I've teed it up ...
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Peter Marchetti of SwingPass Golf
Peter Marchetti, founder of SwingPass golf, is this week's guest. SwingPass aims to create a community for golfers seeking friendly competition without the country club price tag. They explore how SwingPass provides opportunities for golf...
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Maria Cianchette of Sometimes Draws on art and golf
Maria Cianchette, a talented golfer and designer behind Sometimes Draws is this week's guest. Maria shares her journey into golf, her experiences in competitive play, and the challenges she faced as a female golfer. The conversation also delves...
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2025 Masters Recap
Sean and Paul dive deep into the recent Masters tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy's historic win and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanied it. They discuss the significance of consistency in golf, the balance of luck and skill, and t...
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2025 Masters Preview with Paul Burke
Paul Burke joins Sean to preview The Masters. Topics:Multiple major winners of the 2020s and who can join the club?Is there TOO MUCH Masters coverage?Who is feeling the pressure to win?Who is i...
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1:41:05

Public courses in Massachusetts I could play every day
Some courses have the perfect combo of walkable, playable, and enjoyable. These courses aren't necessarily all the best courses in the state, but they are public courses I could imagine playing everyday because they aren't too taxing and are a ...
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Mike Bird: Assistant Superintendent at Green Harbor GC
Mike Bird, the assistant superintendent at Green Harbor Golf Course, shares insights into the world of golf course management, particularly during the winter months. He discusses the importance of social media in connecting golf enthusiasts, th...
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Recapping the five courses I played in November
A good month of golf to (probably) finish off the 2024 season...Winchester CC (Private) - 2:00Whaling City GC (Public) -
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Six Massachusetts Golf Courses with Potential
Over the course of my quest to play every course in Massachusetts, I have seen some good and some bad and some that could be improved with a little attention. Here are six public courses that I think have potential and why.____...
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Recapping the seven Massachusetts courses I played in October
Two trips to Western Mass. highlighted an incredible month of golf. I share the good and the bad from each of the seven courses I played. Five were new courses in the quest to play them all and two were revisits.
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Sean Toland of The Golf Trip Guys
Sean Toland joins the podcast to talk about making golf trips. Sean and Mike Vadala started Golf Trip Guys to help golfers make memories on golf trips because they realized how much they loved organizing trips with their friends. Sean ...
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Golf training with Coach Kevin Duffy of Rotational Strength Sports
Coach Kevin Duffy discusses golf training, golf diet, and his journey in the world of training and golf. He talks about his background in football and how he transitioned into golf training. He emphasizes the importance of lower body strength a...
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Recapping the courses I played in August
I played seven courses in August. Four of them were new and three were courses I was revisiting. I share two things I liked and one thing that I didn't like about each.2:39: Concord CC (Private)9:00: Wollaston GC (Private)15:54:...
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Andy Cocker from Top 100 Golf Courses
Andy Cocker picked up golf 13 years ago. Now he's traveling the world to rate courses for Top 100 Golf Courses. He recently spent some time in New England. We discuss a number of the courses he's played, how he gets onto the private courses, wh...
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1:19:30

July Golf Recap. Six different courses.
I recap the golf courses I played in July, including Cyprian Keyes, Weston Golf Club, Fox Run GC, Crosswinds, Sconset, and The Ledges.
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Ozarks National is the best course at Big Cedar
Ozarks National is my favorite course at Big Cedar Lodge. Here's what I love about the course. At the tail end, I share some thoughts about the nine-hole course, Top of the Rock, and the 13-hole walking course, Mountain Top.
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2024 Open Championship Preview
Sean and Paul preview the Open Championship. But first they catch up on the news about Keegan Bradley Rory McIlroy's comments about his performance at the US Open. Then, they discuss Royal Troon, Johnson Wagner as a golf content ma...
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Buffalo Ridge at Big Cedar Lodge
Buffalo Ridge at the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri in one of three 18-hole championship golf courses. I highlight the opening stretch of holes, the views and vistas, and the excellent course conditions. There are also some lowlights, inc...
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