BONUS: Christmas 2021

Unbelievable Shots

Mike Shade and Eli Strait recount some of the most unbelievable golf shots they've experienced. Mike recalls a memorable drive by Eli at Pinehurst, where even their friend Derek was astonished by the ball's position, suspecting some kind of trickery 1. Another standout moment was Eli's drive at Riverbend, described by Mike as the best drive he's ever witnessed, complete with a perfect three-yard draw 1. Eli reflects on their journey to mastering golf, expressing determination to avoid past mistakes and achieve their goal of reaching scratch 2.

   

Golf Drama

The podcast takes a dramatic turn as Mike and Eli discuss the tension-filled moments on the golf course. Eli addresses rumors of him taking a dive in a major tournament, firmly denying any intentional missteps and emphasizing the authenticity of his efforts 3. Mike and Eli also reflect on the haunting memories of past majors, with Eli revealing his motivation to improve his putting skills and Mike recalling specific shots that still linger in his mind 4.

   

Divot Practice

A humorous flashback to college days reveals Mike and Eli's late-night divot practice. They reminisce about a night spent practicing golf swings on a small patch of grass, oblivious to the dirt they were spraying onto nearby cars 5. The next morning, they discovered the cars covered in dirt and the grass still bearing the marks of their practice years later. Eli fondly recalls this as a quintessential college memory, highlighting the camaraderie and carefree spirit of those days 5.