Nice Grass Nice People

Chris is back to talk about the PGA Tour's schedule, specifically how best to implement an annual stop in Austrailia. After this past weekend's LIV event, its obvious that Austrailia is an underserved golf market, how can that be fullfilled by the world's best golfers? The guys also discuss Jon Rahm's appearance in the CBS booth at the RBC Heritage, the difference between amateur golfers and pros, Chris' upcoming US Open qualifier, plus much more. Host: Kyle Surlow | suave golf instagram Cohost: Chris Derr | instagram This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle's friend Clay Varnbuhler joins the show to discuss what they know about Rodeo Dunes, the newly announded golf resort in Colorado. Within the golf industry, Clay has worked in course operations, agronomy and golf course construction. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Clay Varnbuhler This episode of Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is riding solo for the first half of the show where he shares his big takeaways from the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, before being joined by Cousin Mark to preview the upcoming first round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Cousin Mark - instagram This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Derr is back for part 2 of our Masters Preview! Chris and Kyle preview all the changes made to Augusta National Golf Club ahead of the 2023 Masters Tournamaent along with some proposed changes the club is contemplating in the years to come, then discuss all the pairings they'll be paying close attention to and who they're picking to win. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 1 of our Masters Tournament preview, Chris Derr joins Kyle to discuss the two biggest storylines they'll be paying close attention to leading into The Masters, and the top 10 players they'll be closely watching when the first round kicks off on Thursday. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Fertig is back to analyze the news about Bandon Dunes Golf Resort officially building its seventh golf course, a 19-hole par-3 course. Then the guys discuss other golf course news, answer listener-submitted questions and try to figure out what's wrong with the Los Angeles Angels and Dallas Cowboys. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Andy Fertig This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Fertig joins the show to discuss all the angles regarding the USGA and R&A's announcement this week to roll back the golf ball. Host: Kyle Surlow // Guest: Andy Fertig This episode, as always, is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime friend and golf junkie Chris Derr joins the show to discuss the state of the PGA Tour after the most recent announcements regarding 2024's designated events. Then Kyle and Chris discuss their thoughts on the Netflix series Full Swing and how the non-golfers in their lives reacted to the show, Jacksonville as a potential golf-trip destination amid the playing of The Players Championship, Chris' exciting hometown San Diego Padres, and finally the two wrap up the show by answering a few listener-submitted questions. Host: Kyle Surlow | Guest: Chris Derr Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by Suave Golf. Check out Suave's calendar of golf trips and their online store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the next chapter of niche golf podcasting! Formerly the Golf Guide Podcast, Nice Grass Nice People is a golf-forward sports conversation show debuting in March 2023. Host Kyle Surlow is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and guests to cover the latest happenings in the world of sport, with a keen focus on golf and Bay Area sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is joined by his friend Ryan 'Ireland' to recap their recent golf trip to North Carolina, where they stayyed and played played at Pinehurst Resort, and got some additional rounds in a Pine Needles, Mid Pines and Tobacco Road. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Ryan Irish This episoode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boat is back to talk all about the summer of Jess and the 2022 major golf season and how we'll remember the year's biggest tournaments in men's professional golf. The guys also share their thoughts on how things have unfolder around the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour over the past few months. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episdoe is proundly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide. The most trusted golf directory covering the West Coast. Intro Music: Motion of the Movement, Broiler - Someone's Thunder Outro Music: Coastel Watchmen, Treasurer & President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess return to preview the best golf tournament of the year, The Masters. Lots of Tiger talk, wagers they like, and bountiful amounts of praise for ANWA Champion, Anna Davis. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Hot Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess discuss the controversey surrounding Phil Mickelson and what it means for Phil going forward, then discuss what could happen with a possible distance rollback. The guys also cover what's happening with the ongoing quest to find a new operator at Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA, and more discussion about the state of high school golf in North Bay Area. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack This episode is supported by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess are back to discuss this past weekend's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. They also cover the Saudi Invitational, sort of, as well as the hightened interest in high school golf this year, the story of Morgan Hoffman, and Kyle shares some thoughts on his recent trip to Brambles. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Jess Stimack Episode sponsored by Hot Drops and Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess are back too talk about the upcoming West Coast Swing on the PGA Tour, and share all their thoughts about the Netflix documentary series that's set to go into production. The guys also cover the latest news regarding players participating in next month's Saudi Invitational, discuss California Assembly Bill 672 and the Twitter beef between Kevin Na and Grayson Murray. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) Music provided by Broiler - Listen and download Broiler's music HERE This episode is sponsored by Suave Golf and Hot Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow is joined by his dad Rick to talk about a piece of legislation that passed a committee level hurdle this week, California AB672, which could potentially rezone any municipal golf courses in the state to housing. This episode is presented by SUAVE GOLF & HOT DROPS hot sauce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their annual pilgrimage to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Kyle is joined by friends Andy and Mark to relive some of the highlights and lowlights from this year's sabbatical on the Oregon coast. Host: Kyle Surlow Guests: Mark Tapanes & Andy Fertig This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Hot Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Chris return to talk all about Chris' experience on Breaking Erin Hills, a video series from Random Golf Club. View Episode 1 of Breaking Erin Hills on YouTube here Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Insta) & Chris Derr (Insta) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle Surlow and Jess Stimack are back to discuss the most recent updates regarding Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA and what it means for the future of the golf course. They guy also talk about the 2021 Ryder Cup, where they've been playing lately and much more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Boat cover both mens and womens golf at the 2020 (2021) Olympic Games and the US Amateur at Oakmont. The guys also discuss a recent article about walking golfers from the New York Times and catch up regarding what courses they've been playing, adapting your golf swing when injury strikes and much more. Hosts Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Kyle return to discuss Collin Morikawa's win at the 2021 Open Championship and everything else that took place at Royal St. Georges. The guys also cover the latest Olympic golf stories then cap off the podcast by talking about the news that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort could be adding a sixth eighteen hole golf course. Hosts Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Jess discuss some of their favorite golf moments from the past few months before previewing the 2021 Open Championship at The Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. Hosts Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Kyle preview the 2021 United States Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudly present by the following: Suave Golf - Awesome golf vacations for all Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Jess recap the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. In the second half of the episode, the guys discuss the ongoing saga between Bennett Valley Golf Course and the citizens of Santa Rosa versus the city's government. This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf and Pacific Coast Golf Guide Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Chris return to preview all things Masters ahead of the 2021 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Chris Derr This episode is proudly presented by Suave Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends Kyle Surlow and Chris Derr have united on the podcast airwaves once again! Nice Grass Nice People is their new show where the two guys will discuss what's going on in the world of golf. In this week's episode, the golf nerds talk about the Dell Match Play Championship, where they'd like to see match play incorporated into other PGA Tour events and majors, news from around the world of golf, and finally talk about their recent trip to Ventura County and their experience playing Soule Park and Rustic Canyon Golf Courses. Nice Grass Nice People is proudly presented by SUAVE GOLF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back to talk all about the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where Bryson Dechambeau emerged as the victor, then they look ahead to this weekend's Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Other topics on this week's episode include Tiger Woods' car accident, an update on Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA, tales from the golf shop and more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Kyle are back to check-in on everything going on with Bennett Valley Golf Course in Santa Rosa, CA as golfers from across Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area rally to preserve the beloved municipal golf course. Afterwards, the guys touch on Max Homa's win at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, this weekend's WGC and the recent news regarding amateur golfers and sponsorships. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Jess sit down to talk all things Bennett Valley Golf Course. Recently, the city council of Santa Rosa, CA has begun exploring the possibility of closing the golf course to make way for new developments, and the hosts are here to react to everything. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friend of the program and founder of No Gimmes, Chris Derr, joins Kyle to talk all about his first trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, which he returned from just 24 hours before recording this podcast. Host: Kyle Surlow - Twitter | Instagram | website Guest: Chris Derr - instagram | website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The GGP crew discusses all things related the the PGA of America striping Trump Bedminister Golf Club of its hosting duties at the 2022 PGA Championship and the ripple effect it could cause across professional golf. Kyle and Jess also touch on Augusta National's recent announcement that they plan on having 'patrons' on site for the 2021 tournament. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends Kyle, Andy, Riem and Boat cover everything from their most recent trip to Bandon Dunes. Topics include how Bandon Dunes dealt COVID restrictions, fun games to play on buddies trips, plus much more. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle is joined by friends and golfing degenerates Riem, Boat Stimack, and Andy Fertig to discuss their first experience at the new Sheep Ranch, break down the golf course from every angle, and share some stories from their recent trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. This is part 1/2 of the Golf Guide Podcast's Bandon Dunes 2020 Recap. This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide, serving golfers across the West Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J.J. Jakovac, caddie for 2020 PGA Championship winner Collin Morikawa joins hosts Kyle and Jess to discuss his boss' win at Harding Park earlier this year and what he's looking forward to at this year's Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Guest: J.J Jakovac Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to get ready for the 2020 Masters Tournament at Augusta National! Kyle and Chris discuss the storylines they'll be paying close attention to, players adjusting equipment ahead of the tournament, betting odds and their picks to win the tournament. Host: Kyle Surlow - Twitter | Instagram | website Guest: Chris Derr - instagram | website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow talks about two trips he's made to the Pacific Northwest the past few weeks and shares his thoughts on the golf courses at Pronghorn in Central Oregon, and the new par-3 course at Gamble Sands in North-central Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys discuss all aspects of Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the 120th United States Open at Winged Foot Golf Club. Plus Jess shares some tales from the golf shop, and a few food reviews from his recent golf trip up to Graeagle. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net & The Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boat and Kyle are back to preview all thing U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club, including storylines to follow, picks to win and more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big weekend in the world of professional golf on the West Coast, so our host is talking about the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort in Napa, and the ANA Inspiration down in the desert. He also discusses Brooks Koepka's WD from the U.S. Open, previews some other aspects of next week's tournament at Winged Foot, and deliveries some news about the USGA and this year's Masters tournament. Host: Kyle Surlow | Instagram | Twitter This episode is presented by golfguide.net and the Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow talks about how the fires raging across California has affected everybody, and especially those in the world of golf. Then catches up on news, including July's crazy month for golf equipment sales, the CJ Cup moving to Las Vegas in 2020, Daniel Berger getting snubbed at Augusta and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin Morikawa wins the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park! Kyle and guest Joe Shasky of 95.7 The Game talk about everything that took place in Southwest San Francisco over the weekend. Host: Kyle Surlow | Instagram | Twitter Guest: Joe Shasky | Instagram | Twitter This episode is presented by golfguide.net and the Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess and Kyle are back to talk all things PGA Championship, which will be taking place at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco this weekend. Jess also shares some tales from the golf shop, and they guys discuss how much they enjoy golf up in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by sports radio host Joe Shasky, aka The Butcher Boy from 95.7 The Game to talk all things Harding Park Golf Course ahead of the 2020 PGA Championship. Host: Kyle Surlow | Instagram | Twitter Guest: Joe Shasky | Instagram | Twitter This episode is presented by golfguide.net and the Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to recap the Professional Drinkers Amateur Golfers retreat with 2nd-place finisher Jess Stimack. The guys talk all-things golf in Bend, OR, then touch on the past weekend's tournament where Collin Morikawa prevailed over Justin Thomas, then they look ahead to this weekend's Memorial Tournament, hosted by Jack Nicklaus. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Jess Stimack (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and the Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longtime friend of the program Chris Derr returns to discuss a variety of topics, including some idea for bifurcation between professionals and amateurs, Bryson's potential long-term effect on golf, struggles on the putting green and some idea to consider to help us get over the hump, camping at golf courses and more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow (Twitter / Insta) & Chris Derr (Twitter / Insta) This podcast is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and the Seawinds Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Architect/Designer Brett Hochstein joins us to discuss some of the Pacific Coast's newest golf courses and developments, future golf architecture design trends, and stories from his time in Scotland at Askernish Golf Links. Courses discussed in this episode include Brambles, Maha, Corica Park, Gamble Sands, Pebble Beach, and Bandon Dunes. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Brett Hochstein (Twitter / Hochstein Design website) This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide and Seawinds Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Jess discuss this past weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge, specifically Bryson DeChambeau's performance and how it could affect youth golf going forward. In this episode, the hosts also discuss the upcoming RBC Heritage Classic at Harbour Town Golf Links, the announcement that fans will not be allowed at this year's PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park, busy Bay Area golf courses and golfers who are attempting to sneak on to golf courses, plus much more. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Jess Stimack This episode is sponsored by SeaWinds Estate on the Oregon Coast, and Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boat is back to share some stories from the golf shop amidst the COVID pandemic and both hosts share their thoughts on this past weekend's match between Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Hosts: Kyle Surlow, Jess Stimack This episode is sponsored by Golfguide.Net - Use the promo code 'ggpodcast' and save 10% on your next greens fee purchase. Intro beat by the great and powerful broiler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess is back to talk about what it's been like to work at a golf course that's required to abide by state and local social distancing guidelines. The hosts also touch on the two upcoming golf events, the TaylorMade Driving Relief and The Match with Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Hosts: Kyle Surlow & Jess Stimack This episode is proudly presented by Pacific Coast Golf Guide Intro music provided by broiler. Outro music by Treasurer & President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Morrison, Managing Editor of The Fried Egg joins to discuss his story from Volume 23 of Pacific Coast Golf Guide that details some of his favorite West Coast destinations for fans of golf course architecture and design on a budget. Host: Kyle Surlow Guest: Garrett Morrison Donate $5 here towards Gleneagles GC in San Francisco and the Bandon Caddie Relief Fund and receive a copy of Pacific Coast Golf Guide, Volume 23 by mail. Music provided by broiler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices