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    <description>Divots &amp; Skins is a golf podcast for everyday golfers who love the game, the grind, and the stories that come with chasing better rounds. Hosted by Jake and Brett from Upstate New York, the show covers amateur golf, local courses, tournament play, simulator golf, golf rules, the mental-game, and plenty of laughs along the way. We’re not pros. We’re just two golfers who love competing, talking golf, and trying to get a little better one round at a time.</description>
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  <title>Bryson DeChambeau: Golf Genius or Golf Circus? | Ep. 15</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Bryson DeChambeau has mastered YouTube golf, but has all the spectacle helped or hurt his career? Jake and Brett debate Bryson’s $100,000 backyard challenge, then recap two charity scrambles, settle a straightest-drive controversy, tackle the “Angry Golfer Rule” and look ahead to Season 2 of Divots &amp; Skins.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Bryson DeChambeau knows how to get people watching, but is everything he's doing on YouTube good for his golf career?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Episode 15 kicks off with Bryson's latest YouTube creation, a $100,000 golf challenge taking place at his own house. Golfers compete head-to-head until one player earns the opportunity to take on Bryson for the money. If Bryson wins, one of his subscribers gets the $100,000.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jake loves what Bryson has done with YouTube and social media. Brett sees it a little differently, comparing Bryson to the P.T. Barnum of golf and questioning whether all the spectacle and side projects have prevented him from reaching an even higher level as a professional golfer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That leads to a bigger conversation about Bryson's career, LIV Golf, his two major championships and what his future in professional golf could look like.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett even compares him to John Daly, another incredibly talented golfer who knew how to attract attention well beyond what happened on the scorecard.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then Jake and Brett get back to their own golf.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For once, they both played charity scrambles without each other.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett played at Hiland Golf Club in Queensbury in a tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House, while Jake played at Cronin's Golf Resort in Warrensburg for North Country Ministry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Both teams managed to finish under par, but the bigger stories came from some of the creative contests along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At Cronin's, Jake encounters a putting contest where golfers attempt to win bottles of liquor and wine positioned around the green. He also comes away with an idea for future charity tournaments: giving each team one opportunity to move up and play a shot from the red tees.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then Brett presents a golf dilemma that needs to be settled.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;During a straightest-drive contest on a short par 4, Brett hit his drive beyond the designated contest line and onto the green. The ball was directly in line with the flagstick.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Does that count as the straightest drive?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett decided it did.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;He took the cooler.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then it's time for the Rule of the Day, and this one comes from personal experience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett calls it the "Angry Golfer Rule."&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After being hit into multiple times during a casual round, Brett finally lost his patience and hit the other group's golf ball back toward them. He later learned that interfering with another player's ball in that situation can result in a penalty during competitive play.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The lesson is simple: Don't let your anger cost you strokes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Finally, Jake and Brett look ahead.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The 2025-26 US Am Tour season has come to an end and the 2026-27 season is getting underway. That also means this episode marks the end of Season 1 of Divots &amp;amp; Skins.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Season 2 will bring more US Am Tour golf, more players and guests, more course reviews and plenty of indoor golf as winter approaches in Upstate New York.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The guys also talk about what's coming at The Luxury Box, including a new teaching bay designed to analyze your swing and help golfers work on their games throughout the offseason.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Season 1 is in the books.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Season 2 is coming.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*&lt;em&gt;COURSES FEATURED:&lt;br&gt;
*&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Hiland Park Country Club&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.hilandparkcc.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.hilandparkcc.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cronin's Golf Resort&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*&lt;em&gt;SPONSORS &amp;amp; PARTNERS:&lt;br&gt;
*&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Blueprint Leadership Development&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Luxury Box&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://theluxurybox.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;US AM TOUR ALBANY REGION:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.usamtour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.usamtour.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you're an everyday golfer who loves discovering new courses, amateur tournament golf, golf course reviews, golf rules and honest conversations about trying to get better at this ridiculous game, you're in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to Divots &amp;amp; Skins and come along for the ride.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And tell us in the comments: Do you watch DeChambeau's YouTube stuff?&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Bryson DeChambeau knows how to get people watching, but is everything he's doing on YouTube good for his golf career?</p>

<p>Episode 15 kicks off with Bryson's latest YouTube creation, a $100,000 golf challenge taking place at his own house. Golfers compete head-to-head until one player earns the opportunity to take on Bryson for the money. If Bryson wins, one of his subscribers gets the $100,000.</p>

<p>Jake loves what Bryson has done with YouTube and social media. Brett sees it a little differently, comparing Bryson to the P.T. Barnum of golf and questioning whether all the spectacle and side projects have prevented him from reaching an even higher level as a professional golfer.</p>

<p>That leads to a bigger conversation about Bryson's career, LIV Golf, his two major championships and what his future in professional golf could look like.</p>

<p>Brett even compares him to John Daly, another incredibly talented golfer who knew how to attract attention well beyond what happened on the scorecard.</p>

<p>Then Jake and Brett get back to their own golf.</p>

<p>For once, they both played charity scrambles without each other.</p>

<p>Brett played at Hiland Golf Club in Queensbury in a tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House, while Jake played at Cronin's Golf Resort in Warrensburg for North Country Ministry.</p>

<p>Both teams managed to finish under par, but the bigger stories came from some of the creative contests along the way.</p>

<p>At Cronin's, Jake encounters a putting contest where golfers attempt to win bottles of liquor and wine positioned around the green. He also comes away with an idea for future charity tournaments: giving each team one opportunity to move up and play a shot from the red tees.</p>

<p>Then Brett presents a golf dilemma that needs to be settled.</p>

<p>During a straightest-drive contest on a short par 4, Brett hit his drive beyond the designated contest line and onto the green. The ball was directly in line with the flagstick.</p>

<p>Does that count as the straightest drive?</p>

<p>Brett decided it did.</p>

<p>He took the cooler.</p>

<p>Then it's time for the Rule of the Day, and this one comes from personal experience.</p>

<p>Brett calls it the "Angry Golfer Rule."</p>

<p>After being hit into multiple times during a casual round, Brett finally lost his patience and hit the other group's golf ball back toward them. He later learned that interfering with another player's ball in that situation can result in a penalty during competitive play.</p>

<p>The lesson is simple: Don't let your anger cost you strokes.</p>

<p>Finally, Jake and Brett look ahead.</p>

<p>The 2025-26 US Am Tour season has come to an end and the 2026-27 season is getting underway. That also means this episode marks the end of Season 1 of Divots &amp; Skins.</p>

<p>Season 2 will bring more US Am Tour golf, more players and guests, more course reviews and plenty of indoor golf as winter approaches in Upstate New York.</p>

<p>The guys also talk about what's coming at The Luxury Box, including a new teaching bay designed to analyze your swing and help golfers work on their games throughout the offseason.</p>

<p>Season 1 is in the books.</p>

<p>Season 2 is coming.</p>

<p>*<em>COURSES FEATURED:<br>
*</em><br>
Hiland Park Country Club<br>
<a href="https://www.hilandparkcc.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hilandparkcc.com</a></p>

<p>Cronin's Golf Resort<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627</a></p>

<p>*<em>SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERS:<br>
*</em><br>
Blueprint Leadership Development<br>
<a href="https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com</a></p>

<p>The Luxury Box<br>
<a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theluxurybox.net</a></p>

<p>US AM TOUR ALBANY REGION:<br>
<a href="https://www.usamtour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.usamtour.com/</a></p>

<p>If you're an everyday golfer who loves discovering new courses, amateur tournament golf, golf course reviews, golf rules and honest conversations about trying to get better at this ridiculous game, you're in the right place.</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to Divots &amp; Skins and come along for the ride.</p>

<p>And tell us in the comments: Do you watch DeChambeau's YouTube stuff?</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Bryson DeChambeau knows how to get people watching, but is everything he's doing on YouTube good for his golf career?</p>

<p>Episode 15 kicks off with Bryson's latest YouTube creation, a $100,000 golf challenge taking place at his own house. Golfers compete head-to-head until one player earns the opportunity to take on Bryson for the money. If Bryson wins, one of his subscribers gets the $100,000.</p>

<p>Jake loves what Bryson has done with YouTube and social media. Brett sees it a little differently, comparing Bryson to the P.T. Barnum of golf and questioning whether all the spectacle and side projects have prevented him from reaching an even higher level as a professional golfer.</p>

<p>That leads to a bigger conversation about Bryson's career, LIV Golf, his two major championships and what his future in professional golf could look like.</p>

<p>Brett even compares him to John Daly, another incredibly talented golfer who knew how to attract attention well beyond what happened on the scorecard.</p>

<p>Then Jake and Brett get back to their own golf.</p>

<p>For once, they both played charity scrambles without each other.</p>

<p>Brett played at Hiland Golf Club in Queensbury in a tournament benefiting Ronald McDonald House, while Jake played at Cronin's Golf Resort in Warrensburg for North Country Ministry.</p>

<p>Both teams managed to finish under par, but the bigger stories came from some of the creative contests along the way.</p>

<p>At Cronin's, Jake encounters a putting contest where golfers attempt to win bottles of liquor and wine positioned around the green. He also comes away with an idea for future charity tournaments: giving each team one opportunity to move up and play a shot from the red tees.</p>

<p>Then Brett presents a golf dilemma that needs to be settled.</p>

<p>During a straightest-drive contest on a short par 4, Brett hit his drive beyond the designated contest line and onto the green. The ball was directly in line with the flagstick.</p>

<p>Does that count as the straightest drive?</p>

<p>Brett decided it did.</p>

<p>He took the cooler.</p>

<p>Then it's time for the Rule of the Day, and this one comes from personal experience.</p>

<p>Brett calls it the "Angry Golfer Rule."</p>

<p>After being hit into multiple times during a casual round, Brett finally lost his patience and hit the other group's golf ball back toward them. He later learned that interfering with another player's ball in that situation can result in a penalty during competitive play.</p>

<p>The lesson is simple: Don't let your anger cost you strokes.</p>

<p>Finally, Jake and Brett look ahead.</p>

<p>The 2025-26 US Am Tour season has come to an end and the 2026-27 season is getting underway. That also means this episode marks the end of Season 1 of Divots &amp; Skins.</p>

<p>Season 2 will bring more US Am Tour golf, more players and guests, more course reviews and plenty of indoor golf as winter approaches in Upstate New York.</p>

<p>The guys also talk about what's coming at The Luxury Box, including a new teaching bay designed to analyze your swing and help golfers work on their games throughout the offseason.</p>

<p>Season 1 is in the books.</p>

<p>Season 2 is coming.</p>

<p>*<em>COURSES FEATURED:<br>
*</em><br>
Hiland Park Country Club<br>
<a href="https://www.hilandparkcc.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hilandparkcc.com</a></p>

<p>Cronin's Golf Resort<br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057524286627</a></p>

<p>*<em>SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERS:<br>
*</em><br>
Blueprint Leadership Development<br>
<a href="https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com</a></p>

<p>The Luxury Box<br>
<a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theluxurybox.net</a></p>

<p>US AM TOUR ALBANY REGION:<br>
<a href="https://www.usamtour.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.usamtour.com/</a></p>

<p>If you're an everyday golfer who loves discovering new courses, amateur tournament golf, golf course reviews, golf rules and honest conversations about trying to get better at this ridiculous game, you're in the right place.</p>

<p>SUBSCRIBE to Divots &amp; Skins and come along for the ride.</p>

<p>And tell us in the comments: Do you watch DeChambeau's YouTube stuff?</p>]]>
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  <title>Scottie Scheffler Dominates, Amsterdam Muni Delivers | Ep. 13</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Jake Van Ness &amp; Brett Varney</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Scottie Scheffler does it again, and Jake and Brett break down what makes him so dominant, consistent and easy to root for. Then it’s back to their own golf with 36 holes at Amsterdam Municipal, a conversation about playing the right tees, Brett’s ready-golf gripe and one of the strangest Rules of the Day yet.
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Scottie Scheffler does it again, and Jake and Brett kick off Episode 13 with a look at another incredible performance from the world’s top golfer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They talk about what separates Scottie from the rest of professional golf, his remarkable consistency, ability to avoid bogeys and the mentality that allows him to stay locked in regardless of where he stands on the leaderboard. They also discuss the other side of Scottie, including his interactions with fans, his family and why his personality away from the course has made them even bigger fans.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then it’s back to the kind of golf Jake and Brett know best.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The guys made their first trip to Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course in Amsterdam, New York, and the course exceeded expectations. Great conditions, excellent greens, an interesting layout and even a par 3 with two different greens made it a memorable first visit.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They liked it enough to play another 18.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett followed an opening 86 with an 82 in the second round, and the experience leads to a bigger discussion about something every amateur golfer should consider: Are you actually playing the right tees?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jake and Brett talk about choosing tees based on your game instead of your ego, why moving forward can make golf more enjoyable and how the US Am Tour determines yardages for different flights.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brett also introduces his Golfer Gripe of the Day, and this time he has one simple request: Play ready golf.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That doesn’t mean rushing around the course. It means being prepared to hit when it’s your turn, paying attention to the golfers around you and doing the little things that can keep a round moving.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then the Rule of the Day gets strange.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;What happens if your golf ball somehow ends up inside the clubhouse? Under the right circumstances, the Rules of Golf may actually allow you to play it from inside the building.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jake and Brett also look ahead to more golf at Brookhaven, Apple Greens, Veterans Memorial Golf Course and Chicopee Country Club as they continue exploring new courses, competing and finding out where their games take them next.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It’s PGA Tour talk, municipal golf, amateur golf strategy, golf etiquette, bizarre rules and plenty of the usual Divots &amp;amp; Skins conversation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;COURSES:&lt;br&gt;
Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course&lt;br&gt;
[&lt;a href="https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;br&gt;
Brookhaven Golf Course&lt;br&gt;
[&lt;a href="https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;br&gt;
Apple Greens Golf Course&lt;br&gt;
[&lt;a href="https://applegreens.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://applegreens.com&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;br&gt;
Veterans Memorial Golf Course&lt;br&gt;
[&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;opi=89978449&amp;amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;opi=89978449&amp;amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;br&gt;
Chicopee Country Club&lt;br&gt;
[&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;opi=89978449&amp;amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;opi=89978449&amp;amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv&lt;/a&gt;]&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;SPONSORS &amp;amp; PARTNERS&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Blueprint Leadership Development: &lt;a href="https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Luxury Box - Queensbury, NY: &lt;a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://theluxurybox.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;US Am Tour - Albany Region: &lt;a href="https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Scottie Scheffler, Scottie Scheffler FedEx Cup, Scottie Scheffler 2026, FedEx Cup, FedEx Cup 2026, PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler golf, Scottie Scheffler highlights, golf podcast, Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course, Amsterdam NY golf, New York golf, Upstate NY golf, municipal golf course, amateur golf, US Am Tour, US Am Tour Albany, tournament golf, golf rules, ready golf, golf etiquette, golf tee boxes, choosing golf tees, Tee It Forward, golf course review, Divots and Skins, Divots &amp; Skins</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Scottie Scheffler does it again, and Jake and Brett kick off Episode 13 with a look at another incredible performance from the world’s top golfer.</p>

<p>They talk about what separates Scottie from the rest of professional golf, his remarkable consistency, ability to avoid bogeys and the mentality that allows him to stay locked in regardless of where he stands on the leaderboard. They also discuss the other side of Scottie, including his interactions with fans, his family and why his personality away from the course has made them even bigger fans.</p>

<p>Then it’s back to the kind of golf Jake and Brett know best.</p>

<p>The guys made their first trip to Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course in Amsterdam, New York, and the course exceeded expectations. Great conditions, excellent greens, an interesting layout and even a par 3 with two different greens made it a memorable first visit.</p>

<p>They liked it enough to play another 18.</p>

<p>Brett followed an opening 86 with an 82 in the second round, and the experience leads to a bigger discussion about something every amateur golfer should consider: Are you actually playing the right tees?</p>

<p>Jake and Brett talk about choosing tees based on your game instead of your ego, why moving forward can make golf more enjoyable and how the US Am Tour determines yardages for different flights.</p>

<p>Brett also introduces his Golfer Gripe of the Day, and this time he has one simple request: Play ready golf.</p>

<p>That doesn’t mean rushing around the course. It means being prepared to hit when it’s your turn, paying attention to the golfers around you and doing the little things that can keep a round moving.</p>

<p>Then the Rule of the Day gets strange.</p>

<p>What happens if your golf ball somehow ends up inside the clubhouse? Under the right circumstances, the Rules of Golf may actually allow you to play it from inside the building.</p>

<p>Jake and Brett also look ahead to more golf at Brookhaven, Apple Greens, Veterans Memorial Golf Course and Chicopee Country Club as they continue exploring new courses, competing and finding out where their games take them next.</p>

<p>It’s PGA Tour talk, municipal golf, amateur golf strategy, golf etiquette, bizarre rules and plenty of the usual Divots &amp; Skins conversation.</p>

<p>COURSES:<br>
Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com</a>]<br>
Brookhaven Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com</a>]<br>
Apple Greens Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://applegreens.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://applegreens.com</a>]<br>
Veterans Memorial Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW</a>]<br>
Chicopee Country Club<br>
[<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv</a>]</p>

<p><em>SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERS</em><br>
Blueprint Leadership Development: <a href="https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com</a></p>

<p>The Luxury Box - Queensbury, NY: <a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theluxurybox.net</a></p>

<p>US Am Tour - Albany Region: <a href="https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html</a></p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Scottie Scheffler does it again, and Jake and Brett kick off Episode 13 with a look at another incredible performance from the world’s top golfer.</p>

<p>They talk about what separates Scottie from the rest of professional golf, his remarkable consistency, ability to avoid bogeys and the mentality that allows him to stay locked in regardless of where he stands on the leaderboard. They also discuss the other side of Scottie, including his interactions with fans, his family and why his personality away from the course has made them even bigger fans.</p>

<p>Then it’s back to the kind of golf Jake and Brett know best.</p>

<p>The guys made their first trip to Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course in Amsterdam, New York, and the course exceeded expectations. Great conditions, excellent greens, an interesting layout and even a par 3 with two different greens made it a memorable first visit.</p>

<p>They liked it enough to play another 18.</p>

<p>Brett followed an opening 86 with an 82 in the second round, and the experience leads to a bigger discussion about something every amateur golfer should consider: Are you actually playing the right tees?</p>

<p>Jake and Brett talk about choosing tees based on your game instead of your ego, why moving forward can make golf more enjoyable and how the US Am Tour determines yardages for different flights.</p>

<p>Brett also introduces his Golfer Gripe of the Day, and this time he has one simple request: Play ready golf.</p>

<p>That doesn’t mean rushing around the course. It means being prepared to hit when it’s your turn, paying attention to the golfers around you and doing the little things that can keep a round moving.</p>

<p>Then the Rule of the Day gets strange.</p>

<p>What happens if your golf ball somehow ends up inside the clubhouse? Under the right circumstances, the Rules of Golf may actually allow you to play it from inside the building.</p>

<p>Jake and Brett also look ahead to more golf at Brookhaven, Apple Greens, Veterans Memorial Golf Course and Chicopee Country Club as they continue exploring new courses, competing and finding out where their games take them next.</p>

<p>It’s PGA Tour talk, municipal golf, amateur golf strategy, golf etiquette, bizarre rules and plenty of the usual Divots &amp; Skins conversation.</p>

<p>COURSES:<br>
Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.golfamsterdammuni.com</a>]<br>
Brookhaven Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.brookhavengolfcourse.com</a>]<br>
Apple Greens Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://applegreens.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://applegreens.com</a>]<br>
Veterans Memorial Golf Course<br>
[<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://vets-franconia-golf.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZmM6AkYGXAxWRiCsGHYb3FA8QFnoECBMQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BlThdYVtGEdlmDB_YeuXW</a>]<br>
Chicopee Country Club<br>
[<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.chicopeecountryclub.com/&amp;ved=2ahUKEwits4q5kYGXAxUAlCsGHYNbDTsQFnoECBoQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nTjaCSWeLuYgeqpkvhVIv</a>]</p>

<p><em>SPONSORS &amp; PARTNERS</em><br>
Blueprint Leadership Development: <a href="https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://blueprintleadershipdevelopment.com</a></p>

<p>The Luxury Box - Queensbury, NY: <a href="https://theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener">https://theluxurybox.net</a></p>

<p>US Am Tour - Albany Region: <a href="https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bluegolf.com/amateur/programs/usamtour_nyalbany/index.html</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Ep 2 - When Golf Gets Tough: Brookhaven, Bad Breaks And The Rise Of A YouTube Golf Tour</title>
  <link>https://www.divotsandskins.com/ep2-when-golf-gets-tough-brookhaven-bad-breaks-and-the-rise-of-a-youtube-golf-tour</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Jake Van Ness &amp; Brett Varney</author>
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  <itunes:author>Jake Van Ness &amp; Brett Varney</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:25</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 2 of Divots &amp;amp; Skins is all about adjusting when the course refuses to let you get comfortable.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jake and Brett talk through their early rounds at Brookhaven in Greenfield, N.Y., a course that has already forced both of them to rethink club selection, course management and the urge to pull driver on every tee box. They also get into birdie tracking, breaking 90, Jake’s chip-in birdie and why golf can feel like one big Rubik’s Cube.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The episode also covers a few practical golf rules, including embedded ball relief and whether stakes can be moved when they interfere with your swing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then the conversation shifts to the growing world of YouTube golf, including Grant Horvat, the Bryan Bros and the launch of the Your Golf Tour. Is it good for the game? Is it entertainment, competition or a potential circus? Jake and Brett have some thoughts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A little course strategy, a little rule talk, a little ranting about pace of play and plenty of amateur golf honesty.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 of Divots &amp; Skins is all about adjusting when the course refuses to let you get comfortable.</p>

<p>Jake and Brett talk through their early rounds at Brookhaven in Greenfield, N.Y., a course that has already forced both of them to rethink club selection, course management and the urge to pull driver on every tee box. They also get into birdie tracking, breaking 90, Jake’s chip-in birdie and why golf can feel like one big Rubik’s Cube.</p>

<p>The episode also covers a few practical golf rules, including embedded ball relief and whether stakes can be moved when they interfere with your swing.</p>

<p>Then the conversation shifts to the growing world of YouTube golf, including Grant Horvat, the Bryan Bros and the launch of the Your Golf Tour. Is it good for the game? Is it entertainment, competition or a potential circus? Jake and Brett have some thoughts.</p>

<p>A little course strategy, a little rule talk, a little ranting about pace of play and plenty of amateur golf honesty.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Episode 2 of Divots &amp; Skins is all about adjusting when the course refuses to let you get comfortable.</p>

<p>Jake and Brett talk through their early rounds at Brookhaven in Greenfield, N.Y., a course that has already forced both of them to rethink club selection, course management and the urge to pull driver on every tee box. They also get into birdie tracking, breaking 90, Jake’s chip-in birdie and why golf can feel like one big Rubik’s Cube.</p>

<p>The episode also covers a few practical golf rules, including embedded ball relief and whether stakes can be moved when they interfere with your swing.</p>

<p>Then the conversation shifts to the growing world of YouTube golf, including Grant Horvat, the Bryan Bros and the launch of the Your Golf Tour. Is it good for the game? Is it entertainment, competition or a potential circus? Jake and Brett have some thoughts.</p>

<p>A little course strategy, a little rule talk, a little ranting about pace of play and plenty of amateur golf honesty.</p>]]>
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