app01 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:24:28 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Divots & Skins - Episodes Tagged with “Women’s Golf” https://www.divotsandskins.com/tags/women%E2%80%99s%20golf Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic For golfers chasing better rounds and better stories. Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney 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. no Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney divotsandskins@gmail.com Ep 5 - Major Headlines, Mountain Views & a Wild Day at US AM Tour Stop Wahconah https://www.divotsandskins.com/ep5-major-headlines-mountain-views-a-wild-day-at-usamtour-stop-wahconah b81868be-b5fc-4587-9cad-1a7135d17c58 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney full 1 Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney Jake and Brett talk major golf headlines, YouTube golf’s growing prize money and their latest US Am Tour stop at Wahconah Country Club. They also cover bunker relief, scramble rules and why flighted amateur golf gives every player a chance to compete. 37:21 no <p>Episode 5 begins with some of the biggest stories happening around golf, including Nelly’s latest major victory, the difference between a Grand Slam and a career Grand Slam, and the young amateurs earning spots in the U.S. Open.</p> <p>Jake and Brett also discuss the growing world of YouTube golf, where personalities, production and massive prize pools are changing how fans experience the game.</p> <p>Then it is time to recap their latest US Am Tour Albany Region event at Wahconah Country Club in Massachusetts. They talk about the mountain views, changing weather, difficult greens, elevation changes and the small creek that winds through several holes. It turned into a memorable day for both golfers, but you will have to listen to hear exactly how it ended.</p> <p>The Rule of the Day explores the different relief options available when a ball is unplayable in a bunker. They also answer a viewer’s scramble question about whether a team can change its selected ball after everyone has already played the next shot.</p> <p>The episode wraps with a conversation about Brookhaven, The Luxury Box, upcoming events and why golfers of every handicap level should consider trying a flighted amateur tour. </p> Divots and Skins, Divots & Skins podcast, golf podcast, amateur golf podcast, US Am Tour, US Am Tour Albany Region, Wahconah Country Club, Massachusetts golf, Berkshire golf, Upstate New York golf, amateur tournament golf, flighted golf tour, high handicap golf, mid handicap golf, women in golf, golf course review, golf tournament recap, golf news, women’s golf, major championship golf, career Grand Slam, U.S. Open golf, amateur U.S. Open qualifiers, YouTube golf, influencer golf, Barstool golf, amateur golf prize money, golf course management, golf mental game, bunker relief, unplayable ball in bunker, golf bunker rules, scramble golf rules, provisional ball rules, golf scramble, Brookhaven Golf Course, The Luxury Box, indoor golf simulator, everyday golfers, weekend golfers, golf stories, golf talk Episode 5 begins with some of the biggest stories happening around golf, including Nelly’s latest major victory, the difference between a Grand Slam and a career Grand Slam, and the young amateurs earning spots in the U.S. Open.

Jake and Brett also discuss the growing world of YouTube golf, where personalities, production and massive prize pools are changing how fans experience the game.

Then it is time to recap their latest US Am Tour Albany Region event at Wahconah Country Club in Massachusetts. They talk about the mountain views, changing weather, difficult greens, elevation changes and the small creek that winds through several holes. It turned into a memorable day for both golfers, but you will have to listen to hear exactly how it ended.

The Rule of the Day explores the different relief options available when a ball is unplayable in a bunker. They also answer a viewer’s scramble question about whether a team can change its selected ball after everyone has already played the next shot.

The episode wraps with a conversation about Brookhaven, The Luxury Box, upcoming events and why golfers of every handicap level should consider trying a flighted amateur tour.

]]> Episode 5 begins with some of the biggest stories happening around golf, including Nelly’s latest major victory, the difference between a Grand Slam and a career Grand Slam, and the young amateurs earning spots in the U.S. Open.

Jake and Brett also discuss the growing world of YouTube golf, where personalities, production and massive prize pools are changing how fans experience the game.

Then it is time to recap their latest US Am Tour Albany Region event at Wahconah Country Club in Massachusetts. They talk about the mountain views, changing weather, difficult greens, elevation changes and the small creek that winds through several holes. It turned into a memorable day for both golfers, but you will have to listen to hear exactly how it ended.

The Rule of the Day explores the different relief options available when a ball is unplayable in a bunker. They also answer a viewer’s scramble question about whether a team can change its selected ball after everyone has already played the next shot.

The episode wraps with a conversation about Brookhaven, The Luxury Box, upcoming events and why golfers of every handicap level should consider trying a flighted amateur tour.

]]> Ep 4 - Normanside, Tournament Pressure, Back-To-Back Wins & The Mental Side of Golf https://www.divotsandskins.com/ep4-normanside-golf-course-tournament-pressure-back-to-back-wins-the-mental-side-of-golf a995ec10-de62-4655-81c9-2a369a95e294 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney full 1 Jake Van Ness & Brett Varney Jake and Brett recap Brett’s US Am Tour win at Normanside, celebrate Erin’s back-to-back tournament victories, and talk about confidence, bad holes, women in competitive golf, and putting alignment rules. 38:01 no <p>In Episode 4 of Divots &amp; Skins, Jake and Brett dig into the highs and lows of amateur tournament golf.</p> <p>Brett shares his recap from the latest US Am Tour stop at Normanside, where swirling winds, thick fescue, rough putting, and late-round pressure made for a grind to the finish. Even without his best stuff, he held on for a one-stroke win and proves one of golf’s biggest truths: sometimes your best round is not required, just your best effort that day.</p> <p>The guys also celebrate Erin’s back-to-back tournament wins at McGregor and Normanside. Her story opens up a great conversation about confidence, staying calm after bad holes, handling tournament nerves, competing in a male-dominated space, and why more women should feel welcome joining amateur golf tours.</p> <p>Plus, Jake and Brett talk about what makes the US Am Tour experience so much fun, from local competition to national travel opportunities. The episode wraps with the Rule of the Day, covering putting alignment, using your putter as an alignment tool, caddie restrictions, and whether you can legally stand behind another golfer to read a putt.</p> <p>If you love amateur golf, real tournament stories, course talk, and trying to figure out how to get better one round at a time, this one is for you.</p> <p>Links:<br> Divots and Skins Podcast: <a href="http://www.divotsandskins.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.divotsandskins.com</a><br> US AM Tour: <a href="http://www.usamtour.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.usamtour.com</a><br> The Luxury Box: <a href="http://www.theluxurybox.net" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theluxurybox.net</a><br> Normanside Golf Course: <a href="https://www.normanside.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.normanside.com</a><br> <em>McGregor Links Country Club:</em> <a href="https://www.mcgregorlinkscc.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.mcgregorlinkscc.com</a> </p> Divots and Skins, golf podcast, amateur golf podcast, US Am Tour, US Am Tour Albany, Normanside, Normanside golf, McGregor Links, tournament golf, amateur tournament golf, competitive golf, golf mental game, golf confidence, golf pressure, women in golf, women’s golf, women in tournament golf, golf course management, bad holes in golf, golf rules, putting rules, putting alignment, reading putts, golf caddie rules, Albany golf, Capital Region golf, New York golf, golf stories, golf recap, golf competition, amateur golfer, weekend golfer, golf simulator, The Luxury Box, Never leave a birdie putt short In Episode 4 of Divots & Skins, Jake and Brett dig into the highs and lows of amateur tournament golf.

Brett shares his recap from the latest US Am Tour stop at Normanside, where swirling winds, thick fescue, rough putting, and late-round pressure made for a grind to the finish. Even without his best stuff, he held on for a one-stroke win and proves one of golf’s biggest truths: sometimes your best round is not required, just your best effort that day.

The guys also celebrate Erin’s back-to-back tournament wins at McGregor and Normanside. Her story opens up a great conversation about confidence, staying calm after bad holes, handling tournament nerves, competing in a male-dominated space, and why more women should feel welcome joining amateur golf tours.

Plus, Jake and Brett talk about what makes the US Am Tour experience so much fun, from local competition to national travel opportunities. The episode wraps with the Rule of the Day, covering putting alignment, using your putter as an alignment tool, caddie restrictions, and whether you can legally stand behind another golfer to read a putt.

If you love amateur golf, real tournament stories, course talk, and trying to figure out how to get better one round at a time, this one is for you.

Links:
Divots and Skins Podcast: www.divotsandskins.com
US AM Tour: www.usamtour.com
The Luxury Box: www.theluxurybox.net
Normanside Golf Course: https://www.normanside.com
McGregor Links Country Club: https://www.mcgregorlinkscc.com

]]> In Episode 4 of Divots & Skins, Jake and Brett dig into the highs and lows of amateur tournament golf.

Brett shares his recap from the latest US Am Tour stop at Normanside, where swirling winds, thick fescue, rough putting, and late-round pressure made for a grind to the finish. Even without his best stuff, he held on for a one-stroke win and proves one of golf’s biggest truths: sometimes your best round is not required, just your best effort that day.

The guys also celebrate Erin’s back-to-back tournament wins at McGregor and Normanside. Her story opens up a great conversation about confidence, staying calm after bad holes, handling tournament nerves, competing in a male-dominated space, and why more women should feel welcome joining amateur golf tours.

Plus, Jake and Brett talk about what makes the US Am Tour experience so much fun, from local competition to national travel opportunities. The episode wraps with the Rule of the Day, covering putting alignment, using your putter as an alignment tool, caddie restrictions, and whether you can legally stand behind another golfer to read a putt.

If you love amateur golf, real tournament stories, course talk, and trying to figure out how to get better one round at a time, this one is for you.

Links:
Divots and Skins Podcast: www.divotsandskins.com
US AM Tour: www.usamtour.com
The Luxury Box: www.theluxurybox.net
Normanside Golf Course: https://www.normanside.com
McGregor Links Country Club: https://www.mcgregorlinkscc.com

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