Birdie Board Podcast

Most golfers think the round starts on the first tee, but in reality, it starts well before that.

Before you even hit a shot, you’re making decisions. What kind of round are you playing? Are you keeping score? Are you playing a match? How competitive is this going to be? And for a lot of golfers, this is where things already start to feel a little off.

In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey walks through a real early-season round where he tried something different: a true practice round with no scorekeeping. In...

Golf season is finally here, and for a lot of us, that first round comes with a mix of excitement… and frustration.

In this episode, Corey breaks down what golfers should actually focus on at the start of the season. From managing expectations versus reality, to avoiding the most common early-season mistakes, this episode is all about setting yourself up for a better year of golf.

You’ll hear why your swing shouldn’t be your main focus, how to approach your first few rounds without unnecessary pressure, and why separating practice rounds from competitive rounds...

Episode 25 is a milestone, and Corey celebrates hitting 25 episodes and nearing 250 downloads before diving into a practical strategy discussion built around a real round. Instead of theory, he breaks down how he approaches holes by looking at the course map, identifying safe landing areas, and choosing targets that maximize good outcomes even when the swing does not cooperate. 

Corey walks through a par five where the fairway narrows near trouble and explains why he chose the “fat” landing area, how he recovered from a shank, and how net scoring changes the way a hole should feel when you g...

Most golfers play for years without fully understanding how golf scoring and handicaps actually work. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down several golf concepts that many friend groups misunderstand, including score differential, handicap indexes, stroke indexes, ready golf, net vs gross scoring, and maximum hole scores for handicap purposes.

If you've ever wondered how the handicap system really works, why your handicap isn't your average score, or how net scoring is calculated, this episode explains it in a simple and practical way for everyday golfers.

Whether you're new to golf...

Last week’s episode on controversial golf rules sparked a surprising amount of engagement in Birdie Board short clips, which got Corey thinking about why certain topics light people up online. Instead of diving into the psychology, Episode 23 pivots into something practical: how amateur golf should be structured so competition is normal, fair, and actually enjoyable.

Corey breaks the episode into five pillars:

Episode 22 is all about the golf rules that spark the biggest arguments, especially among amateurs. Corey shares what kicked this off, a viral video about divot relief, then walks through a list of the most debated rules in the game and why they feel so unfair or confusing in real rounds.

You’ll hear thoughts on leaving the flagstick in, accidentally moving your ball on the green, the infamous “divot in the fairway” rule, temporary water relief, and why out of bounds penalties feel so brutal for everyday golfers. Corey also digs into gray areas like provisional balls...

Episode 21 covers two big topics: a quick recap of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (the first signature event and first non cut event of the season), plus the final installment of the rules series with a deep dive into rules on the green.

Corey breaks down what actually counts as “on the green,” what to do when you end up on the wrong green, how order of play works (and when it can become a penalty in competition), and the key mechanics of marking, moving, and replacing your ball...

Out of bounds might be the simplest rule in golf, but it’s also one of the easiest ways for amateurs to throw away strokes.

In Episode 20, Corey breaks down everything you need to know about white stakes, what “out of bounds” actually means, and why it’s often smarter to miss toward a red-staked penalty area instead. He also explains exactly how provisional balls work, when you’re allowed to play one, and what to do when you find your original ball but it’s still basically impossible to hit.

To wrap...

In Episode 19 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down penalty areas in a simple, practical way. You’ll learn the difference between yellow stakes and red stakes, what actually counts as “in” the penalty area, and the two core decisions you always have: play it as it lies, or take one penalty stroke and use your relief options.

Corey walks through the exact drop options for yellow stakes (back on the line or re-hit) and the extra option you get with red stakes (two club lengths). He also covers common real-w...

In this episode, Corey shares a winter golf swing breakthrough after his first simulator session of the offseason. He breaks down two sneaky angle mistakes that wreck consistency for amateurs: rotating the lead wrist too much and letting the hands drift off center too soon. Using simple “degrees” checkpoints (including what many pros do, 0 to 20 degrees of lead-wrist rotation, and a tight range for hands staying centered), Corey explains why big angles create big timing problems, especially with longer clubs like the driver.

You’ll also get a practical at-home drill you can do without a ball: pause...

Bunkers can be intimidating for amateurs, and the rules inside them are more nuanced than most golfers realize. In Episode 17, Corey breaks down the bunker rules that actually matter, including what counts as being “in” the bunker, how to handle a ball that disappears in soft sand, why you can’t ground your club, and what to do when there’s standing water.

We also cover practical situations like rakes and movable objects, abnormal bunker conditions, footprints and unraked lies, unplayable ball options (including when you can leave the bunker), and what happens if a bunker shot goes out...

The PGA Tour 2026 season is officially underway, and the storylines are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what makes the start of this season different, why Signature Events matter more than ever, and how early-season tournaments set the tone for the year ahead.

We dive into the cancellation of The Sentry, the importance of non-signature events like the Sony Open, and how the FedEx Cup “Swing Five” impacts player eligibility. The biggest headline of all: Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour. We unpack the PGA’s Returning Member Program, the financial implications, and what...

In Episode 15 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter rules series by breaking down the “general area” rules, everything between the tee box and the green (fairway, rough, other teeing areas, and even the wrong green). You’ll learn the most practical rules to save strokes: the 3 minute search clock, lost ball options for pace of play, how to identify a ball properly, what you can and cannot move around your lie, accidental ball movement, embedded ball relief, free relief from cart paths and abnormal course conditions, what to do on the wrong green, the truth about divots...

In Episode 14 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey continues the winter golf rules series by focusing on the tee box. You’ll learn the official rules (and the practical, real world versions) for late arrival, the 14 club limit, order of play, teeing area boundaries, tee markers, accidents vs. whiffs, advice rules, provisionals for lost balls or out of bounds, and even what you can chip or putt while waiting on the tee.

Corey also shares a quick update on Birdie Board’s progress, recent international downloads, podcast stats, and why TGL is worth watching during the offseason.

Jeff Jones is back on the Birdie Board podcast, and this time the conversation is all about winter practice and how to actually make it count. Corey and Jeff talk through why the off season can be the best time to improve, especially because you can slow down, stop obsessing over ball flight, and build real fundamentals that will hold up when spring arrives.

Jeff breaks down what to prioritize during winter practice, including building speed, improving your starting position, and creating a simple, consistent routine that keeps you progressing even when it is cold and dark...

In this winter training episode, Corey sits down with Dr. Mike Carnuccio, a doctor of physical therapy, to unpack what every golfer should know about the spine. Mike breaks down the basic mechanics of the spine, how the discs actually work, and why rotation is both the magic of the golf swing and a major source of risk for back injuries.

From disc bulges, herniations, and nerve compression to real life examples like Will Zalatoris and Tiger Woods, Mike explains what is really happening when golfers hurt their backs. He then walks through practical ways to prevent...

In this episode of the Birdie Board podcast, Corey kicks off a winter friendly refresher on the rules of golf. He shares how learning the rules in a competitive league gave him confidence in his scorecard and helped him guide friends through tricky situations on the course.

Corey walks through key basics like holing out versus conceding, how and when you can substitute your golf ball, what it really means to “play it as it lies,” and how club length affects your drop options. He also explains the proper mechanics of taking a drop, common penalty scenarios when...

In Episode 10 of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey talks with Steve, the founder of PathPal Golf, about how a simple on range frustration grew into a fully developed golf training aid. Steve walks through the entire journey, from noticing how hard it was to use alignment sticks on turf and mats, to researching drills, sketching early designs, and partnering with a CAD designer to build the first prototype.

They dig into how 3d printing opened the door for rapid iteration, how feedback from top Golf Digest recognized instructors shaped the final product, and why versatility and real...

As the golf season winds down and the cold months roll in, this episode dives into the three overlooked skills that matter most when spring returns. Instead of losing momentum this winter, you can use the off-season to sharpen your mindset, understand your patterns, and prepare for a stronger start next year. We break down course awareness, tempo management, and smarter scoring decisions, with reflection questions you can use to review your 2025 season and set up real improvement for 2026.

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Curious why golf gets under your skin and stays there? In this episode, Corey pulls back the curtain on the game’s “simple” basics to reveal the deeper stuff: character, history, design, language, and the mental rhythm that keeps players hooked for life. You’ll hear how a self-policed honor code shaped the sport, why we play 18 holes, where birdies and bogeys came from, how ball dimples changed the flight forever, and why handicaps are the genius math that lets friends of different skill levels compete fairly.

We also touch on pace of play, the magic of your fir...

How do you get the most improvement out of the limited time you have for golf? Jeff Jones, a PGA teaching professional with 40+ years of experience, joins Corey to break down practical ways to maximize your return on practice: like why 8–10 minutes a day beats one long session, how to balance mechanics vs. feel, and why focusing on driver, wedges, and putter moves the scorecard fastest. Jeff also shares his classic “mattress and carpet” basement story, winter training ideas, and why posting scores (and playing for a little something) changes your mindset.

Watch Jeff’s videos: Jeff Jones Go...

In this episode, Corey introduces The 60-Day Golf Fitness Base Plan, a practical, beginner-friendly workout designed to help golfers build strength, endurance, and mobility through the off-season. He shares how he structured the plan for consistency, how mobility and endurance translate to better performance on the course, and why the best time to start is now.

Follow along and access the full plan here:
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Corey also shares exciting Birdie Board milestones: passing 50 app downloads, 50 podcast downloads, and over 30,000 video views...and closes with a teaser for...

The off-season isn’t downtime...it’s the best time to get better. In this episode, we talk about golf workouts that matter: how pros like Tiger and Rory train for real performance, and how you can build strength, speed, and control without living in the gym. Whether you’re chasing more distance or fewer aches by hole 18, this episode will help you build a routine that pays off next spring.

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In this episode, Corey takes an honest look at his own game as a 20-handicap golfer and shares what’s made the biggest difference in his scores lately...the mental game. From learning to focus on the target to making smarter decisions off the tee, Corey walks through his approach to course management from tee to green.

He also breaks down key ideas around approach shot dispersion, how to build a consistent putting routine, and why you should think in terms of your handicap’s par rather than the course’s. The episode wraps up with a quick...

In this episode, Corey breaks down two numbers every golfer has seen but few actually understand...course rating and slope rating. He explains what they mean, how to find them on your scorecard, and how they tie directly into your handicap. Then, he talks about how Birdie Board uses those same ratings to make scoring fair across different courses and skill levels.

Whether you’re a scratch golfer or still learning the game, you’ll come away understanding how these ratings keep competition fun and balanced.

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