Scott Fawcett is the founder of DECADE Golf, one of the most influential course management systems in modern golf, and this episode centers on why so many golfers continue to lose shots before they ever make a swing. Rather than revisiting the basics from his first appearance, this conversation focuses on the deeper issues that shape scoring: poor target selection, unrealistic expectations, emotional decision-making, and the gap between a well-executed shot and a smart one. For serious golfers trying to understand why good ball-striking does not always lead to good scoring, Scott brings a clearer framework to one of the most misunderstood parts of the game.

The episode examines how DECADE has evolved, what golfers still get wrong about course management, and why structure creates more freedom on the course instead of less. Scott also explains how expectations influence frustration, where everyday players tend to leak shots, and why the system continues to work for both elite players and competitive amateurs. With New Jersey golfers often playing tighter, older, tree-lined courses that demand discipline, the conversation has real regional relevance while still offering practical value to anyone trying to score better through smarter decisions and better awareness.

The first major of the season delivered its usual weight at Augusta, but this episode does not stop at The Masters leaderboard. It also turns to the result that mattered most in Golfing in the Garden State, with Francis A. Byrne emerging from the March Madness bracket as the 2026 Public Golf Course Champion in New Jersey. That gives the episode real substance: one championship decided on golf’s biggest stage, another settled through a statewide public golf argument that finally reached its finish.

The episode examines what The Masters revealed under pressure, why Augusta still sets the emotional and competitive tone for the season, and why Francis Byrne’s path through Ballyowen and Neshanic Valley gave the final public golf result real credibility. This is for golfers who care about championship golf, public course standing, and how a course earns the right to be called the best of the publics in the state.

Scott Anderson serves as President of True Spec Golf, one of the most influential companies in modern club fitting, and this episode centers on what serious golfers still misunderstand about equipment performance. The conversation examines what separates a true fitting from a dressed-up retail experience, why brand-agnostic fitting standards matter, and how golfers can better identify when poor results are coming from the club in their hands rather than the swing itself. With True Spec continuing to expand, including its presence at Metedeconk National and Liberty National, the discussion also gives this episode a real New Jersey connection without forcing it.

The episode covers fitting myths, blueprinting current clubs, launch monitor-driven decision-making, build quality, shaft and head combinations, and the details that actually influence performance after the fitting is complete. Scott also explains what separates a good fitter from a great one, how his own competitive background shapes his thinking, and what he wants True Spec Golf to represent in the years ahead. This is an episode for golfers who care about equipment standards, smarter decisions, and getting more out of their game through a better fitting process.

The March Madness bracket for public golf in New Jersey has reached its most credible stage, with Shore Gate, Francis A. Byrne, Ballyowen, and Neshanic Valley advancing to the Final Four. This episode centers on what the Elite 8 actually revealed when the focus shifts to total vote count, separating surface-level preference from real support. At this point in the bracket, advancement is no longer about matchups or percentages. It is about which courses can consistently generate backing when the field tightens and every vote carries more weight.

The episode examines each Final Four course through its vote totals, momentum, and ability to sustain support under pressure, while also outlining how the accelerated voting format will shape the finish. It also sets the stage for Masters week, where the first major of the season arrives alongside the bracket’s most decisive rounds. Additional coverage includes a Blue Heron Pines recap. This is for golfers who care about public course standing in New Jersey, competitive relevance, and how credibility is established when the margin for error disappears.

Drew Stoltz has built real authority in golf media through Subpar and SiriusXM, which makes him a strong voice for a conversation like this as the PGA Tour moves deeper into a season that already feels bigger than week-to-week results. This episode focuses on where the Tour actually stands in 2026, what still feels unsettled about its direction, how much Tiger Woods still changes the sport’s center of gravity, and why the Masters immediately sharpens every debate once Augusta is on the horizon.

The conversation examines the strongest and weakest points of the PGA Tour’s current position, the early-season storyline that has carried the most weight, and why Chris Gotterup’s rise matters for golfers in New Jersey. It also defines what makes Augusta different from every other stop on the schedule and what separates real Masters contenders from players simply arriving in form. This episode is for golfers who care about the Tour’s broader shape, major-championship standards, and the storylines that actually matter heading into the first major of the year.

The Sweet 16 is done, the Elite 8 is set, and this bracket has officially reached the point where every result carries real weight. This episode centers on what the Sweet 16 actually revealed: which public courses advanced with force, which matchups tightened up exactly the way they should have, and why the remaining eight now feel like the strongest and most credible group left on the board. At this stage, there are no easy picks, no soft landings, and no passengers left.

The episode covers the biggest Sweet 16 results, what commanding wins from courses like Francis A. Byrne, Twisted Dune, Neshanic Valley, and Ballyowen say about support and momentum, and why close finishes like Ballamor over Berkshire Valley made the bracket stronger, not weaker. It also sets the table for the Elite 8 matchups now in front of the audience, where every vote feels more consequential and every surviving course has a legitimate case. This is an episode for golfers who care about public golf in New Jersey, strong competition, and how a bracket starts to sharpen once reputation gives way to real support.

Chris Gaffney serves as Director of Championships for the Metropolitan Golf Association, helping shape one of the most respected amateur championship schedules in the country. This episode centers on what that role actually demands, why MGA championships carry real weight in modern amateur golf, and how event setup, venue selection, and competitive standards continue to define the association’s identity. With multiple major 2026 championships tied to New Jersey, the conversation also makes clear why the state remains such an important part of the Met golf landscape.

The discussion looks at the 2026 Met Open at Essex County Country Club, the Met Junior at North Jersey Country Club, the Carter Cup at Baltusrol, the Met Amateur at Deepdale, the Ike Championship at Sleepy Hollow, and the Mid-Am at Hudson National. It also examines what separates strong championship sites from great ones, what traits tend to show up in past MGA champions, and how the MGA balances tradition with the demands of the modern game. This episode is built for listeners who care about competitive golf, championship standards, and the structure that gives amateur golf its meaning.

The Inaugural DROP Pod event at Tee2Green sold out with 32 golfers and 16 teams, giving The DROP its clearest sign yet that Golfing in the Garden State is becoming something bigger than a podcast feed. This episode opens with the turnout, the energy in the room, and why a full field for the first event felt like a meaningful step forward for the brand.

From there, the focus shifts to the Race for the Crown, where the Round of 32 delivered major upsets, razor-thin finishes, and a Sweet 16 that now looks very different than expected. Mike and Chris cover the results that changed the bracket, the vote totals that signaled real momentum, and the matchups that now carry the most weight in New Jersey public golf. For listeners invested in course loyalty, public golf debate, and the state’s golf culture, this episode captures both a major DROP milestone and a defining turn in the competition.