Birdiecast | Golf & Life on Tour
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Birdiecast | Golf & Life on TourJul 24, 2018
#49 - Betsy Kelly
Catch the latest episode of Birdiecast where pro golfer Leslie Cloots shares an insightful conversation with Betsy Kelly. Watch as they dive deep into Betsy's current life, her ventures, struggles, and path to success in the golfing world. Tune in to know more about Betsy's roots in Minnesota, her lifestyle split between there and Arizona, a glimpse into her professional journey beginning from her early golfing days, and her unwavering support system.
How did she manage to fund her golf career while working in the finance industry? What roles do her coaches, boyfriend, and family play in her career growth? How does she create a balance between her professional golfing life and an influential social media presence? Find answers to all these in the episode.
Reflecting on her journey, Betsy shares, "I had no idea the finances that were involved and how all that worked. I feel stupid that I never even thought about it." Listen as they explore their US Open qualifier preparations and share an exciting putting challenge. Betsy also talks about her challenging fitness journey, highlighting that, "The fitness and nutrition side is actually a big component to it."
This Birdiecast episode is packed with interesting conversations, personal experiences, and tips for golfers at any stage of their career. Don't miss out!
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#48 - Aditi Ashok
In this episode of Birdiecast, Leslie Cloots interviews professional golfer Aditi Ashok from India. Aditi shares her journey to becoming a professional golfer, including qualifying for the Olympics at just 18 years old. She provides insight into growing up playing golf in India and the challenges she faced early on trying to compete at an elite international level. Aditi also discusses her training regimen, golf practice routines, overcoming setbacks, and strategies for improvement. Listeners can expect to learn about dedication, perseverance, and optimizing your performance from one of the top young golfers in the world.
#47 - Maia Schechter
In this episode of Birdiecast, hosts Leslie Cloots and Maia Schechter catch up after a hiatus and share updates on their golf careers. They discuss Maia's incredible transition from professional golf to pursuing a career in medicine. Discover her experiences on the LPGA tour, the reasons behind the decision to step away from golf, and current path towards becoming a doctor. Gain insights into Leslie's off-season, tournament plans, and newfound passion for golf coaching. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Birdiecast!
#46 - Mollie Marcoux Samaan, LPGA Tour Commissioner
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Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive
Guests: @molliemsamaan
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: September 15, 2021 in Portland, OR
45. Alex Herzlin, PT
This week Maia sits down with Symetra Tour athletic trainer, Alex Herzlin. We discuss what his role entails and the challenges he faces. Listeners get an inside look at how the medical staff on the tour works and what they do for the players.
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Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive
Guests: @dralex_and_evilbetty
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 11, 2021 in South Bend, IN
44. Clubtalk in Rochester
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Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive
Guests: @corey_paul_functional_art
www.coreypaulfunctionalart.com
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: July 13, 2021 in Rochester, NY
43. Leslie’s first LPGA event
42. Teeing It Up During Covid
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020
41. Covid Update
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020
40. Dogwood Country Club
Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter
Guest: @dogwoodcountryclub
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on February 27, 2020
39. World Long Drive
38. Preseason 2020
Recorded: January 23 in Chapel Hill, NC
37. Q Series Recap
The 2019 season is officially over! This week we talked about Q Series: how it works, how it went, and what we learned. Listen in to hear the inside scoop
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Recorded: November 4, 2019 in Raleigh, NC
Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter
36. To Quit Or Not To Quit
This week we brought in an eclectic group to discuss the journey of golf. Why do some people stop playing? How do players navigate the change in direction? It can be a struggle to keep going but we discuss ways in which players rekindle their passion and reach out to others for support in the pursuit of their dreams.
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Guests: @guags88 @cd.golf @summarro and Allie White
Hosts: @maschechter
Recording date: September 19th 2019 in Prattville, AL
35. Michelle Piyapattra
This week we sat down with Michelle Piyapattra to talk about her side hustle endeavors off the course. We learned a lot from this episode, and we hope that you do too.
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Guests: @montanee555
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 7th 2019 in Milwaukee, WI
34. Matt Clark, TBA
Enjoy our short conversation with repeat guest, Matt Clark. He has been promoted to Tournament Business Affairs and has an interesting new take on tour operations. Listen in to hear what a tour owned tournament is, or if you just want to whether Matt finally got a car.
Guest: @mattclark_
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: July 24th 2019 in Albany, NY
33. Women's Executive Forum
While in Rochester, NY we had the privilege of attending the local Women's Executive Forum. We tried to soak up as much wisdom as possible from the three incredible speakers. Listen in to hear the keys to success and ways to wake up tomorrow morning with a million dollars in you bank account. Just kidding. But you can learn how culture affects productivity, and how being successful isn't a solo journey. Enjoy!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: July 17, 2019 in Rochester, NY
32. Tracy Hanson
Do you believe in life after golf (sung to the tune of Believe by Cher). Tracy Hanson played 15 consecutive years on the LPGA, but if you ask her about it, she'll likely tell you that golf is just one step in this journey we call life. Professional golf is a world where your identity can easily get tied to the scores you shoot. Play well and you're on top of the world; miss a few cuts and the self-doubt creeps in. In a society where we are measured, compared and evaluated, we have to learn to separate "what we do, from who we are." Listen in to hear what Tracy has to say on the subject.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Guest: @tracyhansoninitiative
https://tracyhanson.com/
Recorded: May 22, 2019 in Auburn, AL
31. How to talk to your non-golfer friends about golf
Everyone in the working world answers the question "what do you do for a living?" But with our unique lifestyles, sometimes it can be difficult to explain what exactly we do. From illustrating that status is like a ladder you climb, to clarifying that "Q school" isn't actually school at all, listen in to hear some tips on how to talk to non-golfers about golf.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC
30. How to survive 8 weeks in a row on tour
We are on week 2 of an 8 week stretch of tournaments! Life on tour can be a grind especially if you're away from home for 2 months straight. But with a few years of experience, we have learned how to take care of ours bodies and minds. Listen in for ways to tackle long drives between tournaments, and for ways to conserve energy so that you feel just as fresh for week 8 as you did for week 1. Happy golfing!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC
29. Tour Hacks
Life on tour can get a little pricey, but with a few of these tips maybe you can save yourself some moola. Listen in for some pointers on where to find cheap flights, how to save money on rental cars, and a way to get that Airbnb you're eyeing for less money than they are asking. Enjoy those extra dollar bills in your pocket!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC
28. Book Club: Becoming
This week we have our first book club meeting! We all read Becoming by Michelle Obama over the past month and met up to discuss our thoughts about the book. Listen in to hear how professional golfers can learn a thing or two from the former First Lady.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Guests: @augustk1m
Recorded: April 7, 2019 in San Francisco, CA
#DriveOn
This week we talk about the LPGA's new branding campaign called #DriveOn and many related thoughts to gender in sports. Hopefully this episode will spark some conversation topics for you and perhaps even questioning how your surroundings came to be.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded on March 26th 2019 at Beaumont, California.
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26. Skin in the Game
As professional golfers there is a lot on the line. But it's not just our skin in the game, there are a lot of other people in our lives that have a stake in how we do. Listen in to hear about the pressures of playing professional golf and to learn more about how to deal with that pressure. Are you willing to put it all on the line to achieve your goals?
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: March 18, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC
25. 2019 Rules Changes
This week we discuss the hot topic in golf right now: the rules changes. Listen in as we chat about how the rules changes have affected our golf and what we think about it all. You may even learn a thing or two!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: March 11, 2019 in Winter Haven, FL
24. Off Season
Listen in to see what we have been up to for the last couple of months! The off season is a time when we relax, travel, maybe change equipment and get ready for the next season.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: March 1, 2019 in Raleigh, NC
23. Sponsorships
In this episode Jeff DeCarlo talks about why he decided to become an agent in the world of women's professional golf. We chat about equality in the work place and a few struggles Jeff has faced so far. He also shares some tips for upcoming professionals.
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Recorded on October 18th 2018 at Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
22. Suzy Whaley, PGA Vice President
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guest: @mammawhales
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: October 11, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC
21. Q School
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: October 12, 2018 in Chapel Hill, NC
20. Mike Nichols - Symetra Tour CBO
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @michaeltnichols
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: Sep 12, 2018 in El Dorado, AR
19. EU vs USA Roast
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @charlottethomas8 @patysanz90 @sschmelly @britneyham
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: Sep 22, 2018 in Montgomery, AL
Reshuffle II
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: Sep 17, 2018 in Montgomery, AL
Bonus: ESPN Milwaukee
18. Tour Comparison
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @demirunasgolf @kellytan33
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: Sep 8, 2018 in Garden City, KS
17. Swedish Golf Team
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @patrikgolf @swedishgolfteam
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: October 1st 2018
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
16. Tour operations
Sponsor: www.2ggapparel.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @mattclark_ @moemaxmill
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 14th 2018
Location: Battle Creek, MI
15. Branding yourself
Sponsor: looplyfe.com
Promo code: BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @pattyhubbard10 @skmsail
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 14th 2018
Location: Battle Creek, MI
14. Notebooks
Sponsor: looplyfe.com
Promocode BIRDIECAST25
Guests: @augustk1m @gingerthoward
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 9th 2018
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Mentioned links: www.bloc.io/ruby-warrior#/
13. Coaches
Guests: @katperrygolf
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 2nd 2018
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
12. Injuries
Guests: @laurawearn @enszokol @patysanz90
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: 27th July 2018
Location: Albany, NY
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11. Relationships
Guests: @emmajgolf @emilypenttila
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: July 22nd 2018
Location: Rochester, NY
10. Idols
Reshuffle I
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: July 9th 2018
Location: French Lick, IN
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9. Caddies
Guests: @emilychildren @hunprincess
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Location: TPC River's Bend in Maineville, Ohio
Recording date: June 28th 2018
8. Gambling
7. Hostland
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Location: Decatur, IL
Recording date: June 17th 2018
Bonus: how it all started
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Location: South Bend, IN
Recording date: June 10th 2018
6. Pro-ams
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Location: South Bend, IN
Recording date: June 10th 2018
PS: this was recorded right after Maia's first Symetra Tour win!
Birdiecast headliner on the Symetra Tour website: www.symetratour.com/news/2018-cloots-schechter-start-birdiecast
Check out Maia's video interview a few scrolls down: www.symetratour.com/news/2018-five-things-final-round-four-winds-invitational
5. "Golf is not a sport"
Guests: @par4success (www.par4success.com) @kilosinthekitchen (www.kilosinthekitchen.com) @rennybuddingolf
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Location: Par4Success in Raleigh, NC
Recording date: May 31st 2018
Bonus episode w/ L+L
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Guests: @lieandloft @luke.j.davis
Hosts: @lesliecloots
Location: The Loft in Raleigh, NC
Recording date: May 31st 2018