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The Caddie's Den Podcast

Weekly golf gear news, deal alerts, and The Edge segment. We test what we talk about and tell you where to get it for less. Two episodes a week during FedEx playoffs season.

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What to expect

01

Gear News & Deals

The week in golf equipment. New releases, price drops, and the deals worth your time. Every link we mention lives in the show notes right here.

02

The Edge

A weekly DFS segment with general angles and strategy. No model numbers on air. We talk the shape of the slate, not the specific plays.

03

Real Testing

We're building toward hands-on reviews of the gear we talk about. If we recommend it, we've held it. If we haven't yet, we'll tell you.

04

Show Notes That Work

Every episode gets a full page with timestamps, links, and the gear mentioned. No hunting through audio to find that thing we mentioned at 14 minutes.

Episodes

Ep 01
August 3, 2026

Welcome to The Caddie's Den

The launch episode. Mike introduces himself. 4.2 handicap. Titleist 620 MB irons. Golf fashion obsession. Phoenix golf trip coming up. Fall 2026 gear landscape, ball wars, new releases, deal of the week, and The Edge DFS strategy primer.

Show Notes

Every product mentioned in this episode, with links. We only link gear we actually use or have tested. No fluff.

  • 00:00 Intro + hip hop opener with Tiger's "Better than most" and "In your life" calls
  • 00:45 About Mike: 4.2 handicap, Titleist 620 MB irons, golf fashion, Phoenix trip (TPC Scottsdale, WeKoPa, Southern Dunes)
  • 01:30 Fall 2026 gear landscape: premium vs mid-range gap closing
  • 02:00 Rangefinders: Bushnell Pro X3+ Plus (Mike's pick), Blue Tees, Precision Pro
  • 02:20 Ball wars: Titleist Pro V1 (what Mike plays), Callaway Chrome Soft, TaylorMade TP5, Vice Pro Plus (best value)
  • 03:00 New releases: Garmin Approach S70 (Mike wears this every day), Orange Whip (tempo trainer), SuperSpeed Golf Sticks (Mike uses 3x/week)
  • 03:45 Golf fashion: Bad Birdie, Pins and Aces
  • 04:10 Deal of the week: EASEGO Push Cart under $120
  • 04:25 The Edge: DFS golf strategy primer (ownership, upside, cut line, leverage plays)
  • 05:15 Outro: Phoenix trip tease, next episode "Balls, Balls, Balls"
Ep 03
August 6, 2026

Training Aids That Actually Work

Most training aids are garbage. Here are the four Mike actually uses, what to skip, and why the Orange Whip is the one thing every golfer should own.

Show Notes

Every product mentioned, with links. Mike owns and uses all four of the training aids he recommends here.

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:45 Why 90% of training aids are garbage
  • 01:10 SuperSpeed Golf Sticks (Mike uses these 3x per week, gained 6 mph)
  • 02:00 Orange Whip (the one aid every golfer should own, Mike warms up with it every round)
  • 02:45 PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer (instant speed feedback, $30)
  • 03:15 Lag Shot 7-Iron (tempo training with real ball contact)
  • 03:45 What to skip: weighted trainers without a protocol, expensive alignment gadgets, grip trainers
  • 04:10 Deal of the week: Eyeline Golf Speed Trap under $40
  • 04:30 The Edge: DFS course fit (shot shape, length, and the leverage play)
  • 05:05 Outro: Phoenix trip coming up
Ep 02
August 3, 2026

Balls, Balls, Balls

Deep dive on golf balls for 2026. Pro V1 vs the field, which ball for your handicap, and the value plays worth your money.

Show Notes