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Golf's First Super Shoe? Inside ParLinx Performance

What happens when a lifelong golfer and a former Nike footwear designer decide to rethink everything about golf shoes?

On this special interview episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt sits down with Brian Kelly and Peter Backus, the co-founders of ParLinx Performance, to explore their innovative P-1 golf shoe.

Peter brings more than 30 years of footwear design experience, including work with Nike, Oakley, and The North Face. His career includes Nike running shoes, early Tiger Woods golf footwear, and...

The Las Vegas golf community is at the heart of Chasing Daylight Podcast episode 402. Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan talk course rankings, golf friendships, and what could come next for CDP—alongside a lively LIV Golf debate and another trip to Tinkertown.

Matt walks through CDP's community features, including player cards, what's-in-the-bag profiles, and a golf passport for tracking courses played. The crew invites listeners to contribute Vegas course rankings and condition reports, reflects on the final regular-season Vegas Golf Network event, and discusses ideas for future community outings.

There's plenty of gear talk, too. Ma...

What is it actually like to qualify for and compete in the U.S. Mid-Am?

Trey Sanders joins the Chasing Daylight Podcast after earning his way into the USGA championship with a bogey-free 66 in qualifying. Trey takes us inside the entire experience—from arriving at Sand Valley and seeing his name on the USGA range for the first time to competing on championship setups at Sand Valley and The Lido.

We get into the speed and firmness of the golf courses, the mental and physical grind of tournament golf, first-tee nerves, what separates elite amateur pl...

Does golf still need the Presidents Cup? We debate its future, Team USA’s alternate-shot struggles, and the commercial breaks that keep interrupting the action as the Chasing Daylight Podcast celebrates episode 400.

Matt, Dan, and Jeremy also dig into Las Vegas golf course conditions. Matt shares why TPC Summerlin impressed him with firm fairways and fast greens, plus his mixed first impressions of Revere’s reopened Lexington course following its turf renovation.

Back on the professional golf side, we discuss Medinah’s redesign and Bryson DeChambeau’s backyard challenge videos. We also cover Matt's near hole-in...

Are Las Vegas golf course conditions keeping up with rising green fees? In Episode 399 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan share course updates, debate value for local golfers, and explain why player-submitted condition reports matter.

The crew discusses improving greens at Reflection Bay, the surprisingly green look of The Club at Sunrise, updates from Angel Park, and renovation news from Revere’s Lexington course. Coyote Springs gets a closer look, including praise for its greens and concerns about the surrounding areas.

There’s plenty of equipment talk, too: Titleist Pro V1 vers...

Las Vegas golf course rankings should include the golfers who actually play here. In episode 398 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, we break down the latest upgrades to our Vegas course conditions hub and explain how listeners can submit their own course rankings.

We cover free player profiles, more detailed practice facility reports, and a ranking system that awards 70 points for the course and 30 for the extras. You can save your progress, return later, and mark courses you haven’t played.

Then we get into the Wolf Creek debate, fall golf in Las Vegas, and why co...

Planning a round of golf in Las Vegas just got a little easier.

In Episode 397 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt unveils the new Vegas Golf Course Conditions hub on ChasingDaylightPodcast.com — a community-powered resource designed to give Las Vegas locals and traveling golfers current information before they book a tee time.

Golfers can report greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers, pace of play, what they paid, cart restrictions, maintenance issues, overseeding, and more. Recent reports automatically move to the top so golfers can quickly see what a course is actually playing like right no...

The Callaway and Good Good fallout continues — and this week things get even more interesting.

On Episode 396 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast, Matt, Joe, Jeremy, and Dan dig into the latest developments surrounding Callaway and Good Good, including reported personnel changes, the reaction across golf social media, and whether the online outrage actually reflects what everyday golfers think. Matt also gives his perspective while making one thing very clear: he works for Callaway, but his opinions on the podcast are his own. 

Then there are the LIV Golf rumors. The guys rea...

On Episode 395 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, we dive into the massive reaction surrounding the Good Good x Callaway driver ad, why the campaign missed the mark, and whether the backlash has gone way beyond the original mistake. We also get into the sponsor fallout, the reaction across golf social media, and what the entire situation says about golf’s growing internet culture.

Then we turn to the other huge story: Is LIV Golf nearing the end as we know it? With questions surrounding the league’s future, Bryson DeChambeau’s comments, and the possibility of maj...

Welcome to Episode 394 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast!

This week, Matt, Joe, Dan, and Jeremy dive into the latest golf news, local Las Vegas course conditions, and the grueling fall overseeding schedules. 

The guys debate the absurd new trend of expensive "collector" golf balls, question the declining quality of premium headcovers, and discuss Scottie Scheffler's massive FedEx Cup win alongside rumors of Jon Rahm returning to the PGA Tour. 

Plus, find out how you can enter our Callaway golf bag giveaway happening on Episode 400, and hear about Matt's call for passionate writers to fe...

In Episode 393 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, the crew dives into local junior phenoms making waves on the national stage, shifting dynamics in pro golf, and a wild weekend on the local circuit! 

Welcome back to another episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! Jeremy is finally back from his epic trip to the Philippines and Japan, and our good friend Trey steps in to co-host while Joe checks in from a very sunny—and sunburned—vacation in Mission Beach. From wild rules controversies on the pro tour to exploring Tokyo's golf scene, we have a packed show for you this week. 

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What is up, everybody! Welcome back to Episode 391 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast. This week, Joe, Matt, and Dan are bringing the heat with huge announcements, legendary rants, and major championship dreams. The highly anticipated Chasing Daylight Garsen putter grips are officially live, and we're breaking down everything from recent golf news to our upcoming trip to Augusta National!

In this episode, we cover:

Welcome to Episode 390 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast! 

With Dad (Matt) calling in from the road and Jeremy traveling the globe, Joe and Dan take the wheel for a marathon 3-hour episode. We are joined by the one and only Aarik Greenley—former tour club builder and our resident golf equipment expert—who holds nothing back on the reality of the golf gear industry. From massive personal announcements to debunking the biggest myths in club fitting, this episode is packed with unfiltered golf talk. 

In this episode, we cover:

Welcome back to another episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast!

Today, Matt sits down for an exciting interview with Harry Arnett, the founder of the rapidly growing lifestyle and apparel brand, Municipal. After a legendary career navigating the golf equipment space, Harry took a leap of faith to build a brand meant for the modern, active lifestyle. 

Harry details his fascinating journey, from starting out in sports radio while making $8 an hour to leading marketing powerhouses at TaylorMade and Callaway. We dive deep into the philosophy of Municipal's "sport utility aesthetic," what it’s l...

Welcome to episode 388 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! In this episode, the guys cover a lot of ground, from the scorching Vegas heat to the final major of 2026. 

Join Matt on this episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast as he sits down with Jackson Davison and Mike Vriezema, the co-founders of Xchange Golf. 

They dive deep into their revolutionary new putter shaft, the XG1, which allows golfers to quickly swap out grips and handles without ever having to change the putter head. Whether you are a club fitter or a gear tinkerer, you won't want to miss this conversation about prioritizing feel and unlocking your best putting stroke. 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, Matt returns from Palm Springs with a new personal best at Rams Hill and some thoughts on desert water usage. The guys dive deep into the current landscape of Las Vegas golf, debating whether strict water restrictions and soaring land values spell doom for local courses like Desert Pines. We also share our unfiltered (and very divided) thoughts on the pacing of the YouTube Golf Tour (YGT), the recent LIV Golf lawsuit, and the wild $2,000 LAB Golf Uncrustables putter. Plus, we announce the winner of the Travis...

What is up, everybody! 

Welcome to Episode 385 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast. "Dad" (Matt) is out on a golf trip in Palm Springs, so Joe, Dan, and Jeremy are running the ship—until Matt crashes the stream to announce a massive golf milestone. We cover everything from course conditions at Paiute to the crazy rumors surrounding Phil Mickelson. Plus, we've got not one, but two giveaways to discuss tonight. 

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Welcome to Episode 384 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We are officially celebrating our 1,000-subscriber milestone on YouTube, and we are kicking things off with an announcement of our 1K giveaway, which will include a brand-new Callaway golf bag. 

We are joined this week by Tim from Looper Talk, an 11-year caddie at Bandon Dunes and a PGA Professional. Tim brings the heat with incredible insights from the loops, a deep dive into golf's hottest current events, and some legendary stories from the bag. 

In this episode, we cover:

Welcome to a special Major week episode of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We are diving deep into the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, discussing the brutal fescue, the tricky course setup, and giving you our top player predictions. We also have a bittersweet announcement regarding the future of the Vegas Golf Network (VGN) and its implications for future Chasing Daylight events. 

Plus, we cover recent major golf news, reflect on surviving the 72-hole Bandon Dunes Solstice, and draw the winner for our exclusive Garsen Stars and Stripes grip!  

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