That Range Life: A Show Sometimes About Golf
By That Range Life
Hosted by Bill Bush of DrivingRangeHeroes.com and Kris McEwen of KrisMcEwen.com.
That Range Life: A Show Sometimes About GolfMar 29, 2024
Full Swing Thoughts Tonight in Half the Time, Season 2!
Bill and Kris are back!
The duo never did discuss season 2 of Full Swing, so that's what they're doing this week!
The PGA deal, Anthony Kim, and Groundhog Day
Big-time golfy show this week as Bill and Kris are discussing the news of the PGA deal and the potential return of Anthony Kim.
Then Kris closes the show out with his experience attending the Groundhog Day festivities in Woodstock, Illinois, where the movie itself was filmed.
Brandel is in the Booth and Kris is Back from His Palm Springs and Vegas Trip
Live from the garage! Bill and Kris decided to make this episode a working show and swap out some #golf grips while they talk some golf. The guys have some thoughts on Brandel Chamblee's debut in the booth and Kris has some golf and non-golf stories from his trip to Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Let us know in the comments what our End of Year Awards should be!
Sahith, Akshay, and a Guinea Pig Named Lily.
The guys are back at Five Iron this week and talking about last week's Sentry Tournament at Kapalua, specifically, Sahith Theegala and Akshay Bhatia. Bill is having some car troubles and needs to talk about and the Bush household welcomes a new family member!
They close things out with some behind-the-curtain #golf gear release conversation and a little #TVtalk.
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Bill's Favorite Golf Things in 2023, a roll-back discussion, and catching up on all the pro news.
Kris and Bill are back for 2024 catching up on all the goings-on in the LIV/PGA nonsense and the golf ball roll-back news. They also talk about a few of Bill's favorite pieces of #golf gear from the past year.
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Bora Bora, Halloween, and Some #Golf
Live from Five Iron #Golf!
Kris is back from Bora Bora and has some stories, Bill sort of went trick or treating, and they both have a few recent rounds of golf to talk about.
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Why the U.S. Lost the Ryder Cup
Bill and Kris are back after another unplanned hiatus!
This week it's all things Ryder Cup. The ridiculousness of "Hat-gate", #golftwitter, and if the Ryder Cup is "broken".
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Kris Hits the BMW Championship
Kris is in Louisville and Bill's in his basement this week and the guys are taking the Louisville brewery scene, heartburn, the BMW Championship, and spousal abuse on the PGA Tour.
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http://drivingrangeheroes.com/psa-true-linkswear-golf-and-leisure-club-is-a-vibe/
Turtles, Mortal Kombat, and Kris Gets the Y*ps
Bill and Kris are back together and talking turtles, Mortal Kombat, garage sales, and Kris' adventures on and off the #golf course last weekend!
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Bill Plays TPC Deere Run and Kris Plays Dubsdread
The fellas are back in the garage this week and have LOTS of catching up.
Bill gives us his thoughts on his latest trip around TPC Deere Run, while Kris tried his best not to shoot a billion over par at Cog Hill's Dubsdread.
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Kris Plays The Lido, Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, and The Sandbox
Last weekend Kris headed back up north to one of his happiest places on earth, Sand Valley.
He was lucky enough to play their newest course, The Lido, and has all kinds of thoughts. The guys also discuss and compare Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes, including what type of golfers would enjoy each of them.
They may have forgotten there's a Major this weekend. It was not discussed.
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Tricked Out Private #Golf Courses are Dumb.
Technically, that's not the only thing Kris and Bill talk about this week. They kick things off by discussing the recent air quality issues in Chicago, Bill and his family go to an outdoor concert, which leads to a rabbit hole discussion about one Butch Vig. THEN it's time to talk about private golf courses when Bill asks, "Is it even fun for members to play their own course?" Let us know what you think in the comments below! Don't forget! If you're ready to shop for better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/thatrangelife to save 20% off anything you order at LiquidIV.com And, if you head over to Rhoback.com, you can get 15% off your first order if you use THATRANGELIFE15 at checkout!
One More U.S. Open Post Mortem
Kris is once again live from Louisville and has all kinds of thoughts on last week's U.S. Open! But, first, he's got a swag show-and-tell from a Pride party he attended!
To wrap up the show, Bill gives us a little putter investment story that goes back to the Ian Poulter Ryder Cup days.
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Chonkosaurus, a dance recital brawl, and Elgin Country Club thoughts
Bill and Kris are well aware of the U.S. Open at Los Angelos Country Club about to begin, but there are more pressing issues to discuss!
First and foremost, there's a giant snapping turtle living in the Chicago River! Next, Bill has some inside information about a dance recital brawl that took place. Finally, Kris played Elgin Country Club over the weekend and the guys discuss the course, a little history, and its relationship to Medinah #3.
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RiotFest, Rose, and Edel
Kris and Bill are back and together in the garage!
They kick things off by introducing their new mascot, Ghost Boy, and the story of how he was discovered. Then, while Kris tries to read his Liquid I.V. promo, they veer off into talking about this year's upcoming Riot Fest lineup.
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The guys do eventually get to talking about some golf, including their round together last week in which they each shot an 83 but in very different ways. And, they give us some thoughts on the Rose Zhang coming-out party.
Don't forget to check out Bill's latest reviews here:
https://drivingrangeheroes.com/kbs-gps-putter-shaft-review/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/macgregor-mt-86-irons-review/
A Masters Recap and Bill's Mom Has #Golf Tips!
Bill and Kris give their thoughts on the 2023 Masters Tournament, Brother Mark does it again, and Bill's mom is sending him #golf tips!
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The Guys Rank Their #Golf Course Rating Priorities
This week Bill and Kris are following up on their homework from last week and ranking the things that make a #golf course excellent, just okay, and horrible.
They also talk a little Augusta/Masters stuff, because, well, it's The Masters.
Shout-out to @FairwaysFundays on Twitter for the show topic idea!
Bill and His Daughter Hit the Range, Kris Plays Round One of 2023, and Some Homework for the Class!
It's a bit of a potpourri show this week as Bill and Kris kick around a few non-golf topics, Bill's left-handed daughter creates some teaching challenges, and Kris played his first round of the year with Adam Unfiltered and Intern Grant.
Later in the show, Kris asks Bill to rank some golf course experience priorities and the guys agree to let YOU answer that question and they'll revisit it for a dedicated show next week! So DM, email, or comment on YOUR priorities and maybe we'll include your input on next week's episode!
Don't forget to check out Bill's latest posts over at DrivingRangeHeroes.com!
https://drivingrangeheroes.com/cobra-aerojet-ls-driver-review/
Let's Get Ready For the Golf Season and Some USGA #FUNFACTS!
It wasn't quite planned this way (mainly because Bill and Kris don't really plan things, in general), but this week's episode is about getting ready for the new #golf season.
Bill has some advice and reminders on equipment, while Kris gives some non-golf life advice that can help make things easier for you as the weather starts to warm.
Finally, Kris has the annual USGA Handicap Index report and has some pretty crazy #golfer numbers to share with the class.
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The World's Most Boringest (and Best) Golfer Wins The Players and the Return of #TVTALK!
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As for the show, Bill and Kris recap The Players and just how mesmerizing watching Scottie Scheffler ho-hum his way to yet another win. He's boring and yet they can't take their eyes off him!
Kris also has another pro golfer adoption nomination to add to their fanboy stable and, finally, it's the return of #TVTALK! The guys talk about the first two episodes of The Mandalorian (without spoilers) and Kris gives Bill a television to-do list.
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https://drivingrangeheroes.com/edel-sms-pro-irons-review/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/true-linkswear-lux-hybrid-shoe-review/
Bay Hill Drama and Five (Fifth) Major Questions!
Live from Louisville (well, Kris is, anyways)!
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As for the show, Bill and Kris cover the drama that was the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Collin Morikawa's clothing decisions, and, last but not least, it's the return of Five (Fifth) Major Questions with Bill Bush!
Come play along and learn all sorts of fun facts about The Players Championship!
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A Honda Recap, Random Gear Talk, and a Bay Hill Preview
Despite some golf fans complaining about the lack of star power at the Honda last week, it delivered some really entertaining golf, including our guy Akshay taking the social media world by storm with his shirtless shenanigans.
Kris also happens to catch a familiar piece of golf equipment used by one of the young guys during the tournament and finally knows what it feels like to reminisce about golf gear.
Finally, the guys look ahead to Bay Hill, without a Mark pick this week, unfortunately. So they fill in the gambling gaps.
Full Swing Thoughts Tonight in Half the Time!
It's the show you've all been waiting for! Bill and Kris give their thoughts on the hit Netflix series, "Full Swing".
But first, Bill has a very important Costco irons update and the guys have a few thoughts on last week's Genesis Invitational.
Once that's out of the way, it's full Full Swing Thoughts Tonight in Half the Time for the rest of the show! Bill has a new favorite golf dad, Kris has some things to say about Brooks Koepka as well as a reminder to all of us obsessed with golf and the PGA Tour, and so, so much more!
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Gear Talk: Tour Edge Releases the E723 and C723 Drivers, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids
It's a #golf brand near and dear to Kris and Bill's hearts and golf bags, Tour Edge!
They just announced their latest iteration of the E and C line of drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids, and the guys have all the details!
What's new, or improved, and which could be your new gamer? Listen and find out!
You can also head to DrivingRangeHeroes.com for more information and see the new equipment for yourself!
The Super Bowl, Jersey Rules, the Return of Rick, a Scottie Scheffler Apology, and Mark Wins BIG
It's one of those "sometimes about golf" episodes this week as Bill and Kris start talking about the Super Bowl which somehow devolves into rules around wearing team/player jerseys.
The guys eventually get to the golf talk, recapping the Phoenix Open, including the resurgence of Rick Fowler and Kris feels compelled to apologize to Scottie Scheffler.
Finally, brother Mark checks in from Lees Ferry in Arizona and gives us his pick for the Genesis Invitational.
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Gear Talk: The Srixon ZX Line of Irons
We have already covered the new ZX MKII drivers, now it's the irons' turn.
Kris tested last year's version of the ZX5 irons and was thoroughly impressed with them. So, what's new, what's different, and what remains the same in the MKII version?
Give this episode a listen and find out!
You can see pictures and read more about the full line of Srixon ZX MKII irons here: Srixon Unveils the All-New ZX MK II Irons - Driving Range Heroes
The Swilcan Bridge fiasco, a Phoenix Open Preview (sort of), and Your Favorite Sad Dad Band
This week Bill and Kris are reliving the whole Swilcan Bridge thing that went down on #Golf Twitter, Kris is excited about the Phoenix Open and the return of their guy, Sahith, and Bill gives us a few excerpts of an excellent essay from McSweeneys.net about Your Favorite Sad Dad Band.
Check out the entire thing here: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/what-your-favorite-sad-dad-band-says-about-you
Also, check out Bill's latest stuff here:
https://drivingrangeheroes.com/sub-70-699-pro-v2-irons-review/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/public-service-announcement-cut-golf-balls/
Gear Talk: What We Know (and Want to Know) About the Costco Irons
First, there was the Costco #golf ball and everyone went nuts. Then came the putters and people tried to figure out precisely what company was manufacturing them. Now, there are rumors circulating about an actual set of Costco Kirkland brand irons hitting the market in 2023.
Bill, the resident Costco golf equipment expert, has some backstories to the Kirkland golf brand, what we know about the irons as mentioned earlier, and some things we'll be keeping an eye out for as they come to market.
You can read more about the Costco irons (and putter and golf balls) right here: The Costco Irons are Coming! - Driving Range Heroes
Kris Has Questions About Homa, Rahm, and the Actual Best Player on Tour and Bill's Magical Thrifty Adventures Continue
It's a BIG TIME #golf show this week, ladies and gentlemen!
Kris took in a bunch of golf over the weekend and has all sorts of questions and thoughts about things about Max Homa, Jon Rahm, and who the actual best player in the world is at the moment.
Meanwhile, Bill continues to dominate the thrift store golf equipment scene and has yet another crazy story about connecting with a previous owner of a Goodwill find.
Check out Bill's latest review here: https://drivingrangeheroes.com/project-x-hzrdus-black-gen-4-shaft-review/
Gear Talk: L.A.B. Golf Releases the LINK.1 Putter
The guys cover everything there is to know about the LINK.1, including the technology behind it, customization options, and how you can get perfectly fitted for any L.A.B. putter.
You can read more about the new putter and check out the pictures of it here:
L.A.B. Golf Launches LINK.1, The Blade Putter That Stays Square By Itself (drivingrangeheroes.com)
A Korn Ferry Update, Kris Almost Wins Some Money, and #MusicTalk!
Coming at you live from X-Golf in Wrigleyville!
This week the guys are covering some Korn Ferry Tour results, Davis Thompson nearly won Kris some bucks, Mark is back with a pick for this week's Farmer's, and Bill wants to talk a little music discovery.
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Gear Talk: Srixon Announces the New ZX5 and ZKX7 MKII Driver, Fairway Woods, and Hybrids
The guys cover the new and improved "Rebound Frame", what exactly the Coefficient of Restitution, or COR, is and what it does, and the rest of the updates to the new gear.
You can check out Kris' unboxing here:
youtu.be/0kGmSmRWUyc
You can also read more about the ZX lineup and see some photos of the gear here:
Srixon Introduces the All-New ZX MK II Woods - Driving Range Heroes
And, if you're interested in learning about one of the stock shaft options for the ZX drivers, here's Bill's review of the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Red Shaft:
Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Red Shaft Review - Driving Range Heroes
Gear Talk: Cobra Golf Announces the New AEROJET Line of Metal Woods
This week, Cobra has announced the newest iteration of their line of Metal Woods, improving on the previous LTDx versions.
Bill gives us the low-down on whatever PWR-BRIDGE is, what's different between the AEROJET LS, AEROJET, and AEROJET MAX, and everything else there is to know about the new equipment.
You can read more about the gear and check out some pictures here:
Cobra Golf Unveils the New AEROJET Lineup of Metalwoods (drivingrangeheroes.com)
Adam Scott's Weird Streak, Mark's Pick for the AmEx, and Kris Needs #Golf Outing Gift Advice
First, congrats to Si Woo Kim (and his God-awful golf shirt) for winning the Sony last weekend! But, that's not the only Sony-related discussion Kris and Bill have. That's because Adam Scott broke a 22-round streak of his that seems too weird to believe.
After that, it's time to move on to the AmEx Open, and good news gamblers, Mark is back with ANOTHER pick and it's a must-watch!
But enough about the pro game, it's golf outing planning season for Kris and he has a question for the audience. What are some of the best golf outing gifts you've ever received?
And, finally, it's time for a little #geartalk because Kris has a few issues with the latest trend of bringing nostalgic equipment brands back from the dead.
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And check out Bill's latest review here:
drivingrangeheroes.com/clinch-tactile-golf-glove-review/
Bill's Wild Goodwill Adventure and a Sentry TOC Recap
This week the guys kick things off with Bill telling us about a pretty amazing Goodwill #golf find that has an accompanying story beyond just the clubs. It's a doozy.
Also, Kris and Bill took in quite a bit of last week's Sentry Tournament of Champions and have some thoughts about the tournament, the broadcast, and the course. They also give a little history about next week's Sony Open and the island of Hawaii!
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And check out Bill's latest post about the coming soon CostCo irons and Kris' review of Uther golf balls:
Resolutions, The Sentry, and "Which One is Real?"
New year, super-golfy first episode!
Bill and Kris are talking New Year's resolutions this week, celebrating the return of live #golf with "The Sentry Tournament of Champions, etc." Mark is back with his gambling pick, and they're adopting a pro #golfer and personalized putter stamping.
But that's not all! They also have a BRAND NEW segment that will surely sweep the nation called "Which One is Real?" where Bill tries to guess which company is real, an actual PGA Sponsor or a fictitious one.
Check out Bill's latest post here:
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/the-story-of-my-beautiful-new-kari-lajosi-sensor-putter/
Episode 4: A Cereal Draft, Akshay Bhatia, and When Does the PGA Season Really Start?
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come! It's the very first draft of the podcast! Bill and Kris bring in their good friend, Adam Fonseca, a.k.a. Adam Unfiltered, host of the Golf Unfiltered podcast and owner of GolfUnfiltered.com, to pick their top four cereals of all-time. There are ups, there are downs, and there are lots of discussions.
Bill, Kris, and Adam do actually talk about golf, eventually. The guys discuss this past week's Korn Ferry Tour winner, Akshay Bhatia, and Kris asks which PGA event actually kicks off the season.
Follow Adam on Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok at @GolfUnfiltered and check out his podcast, The Golf Unfiltered Podcast.
You can read Bill's latest posts and reviews here:
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/callaway-epic-max-ls-driver-review/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/new-ahead-golf-hats-for-2022/
Also, follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram at @RangeHeroes and Kris at @KrisMcEwen. You can also find Kris' Golf Origin Stories podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
Episode 3: This isn't California! Also, what's with the paint can?
Once upon a time...like two weeks ago, Bill and Kris had grand plans of traveling to the golden state to stay at a beautiful golf resort for a few days.
And then, in true "That Range Life" fashion, things went haywire.
Read the latest golf gear reviews here:
The Fujikura Motore X HB Hybrid Shaft: http://drivingrangeheroes.com/fujikura-motore-x-hb-hybrid-shaft-review/
The Pelz Player Putting Mat: http://drivingrangeheroes.com/pelz-player-putting-mat-review/
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You can follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram @RangeHeroes and Kris on Twitter and Instagram @KrisMcEwen.
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Episode 2: The Sentry Goes Ridiculously Low, The Tito's Shorties Classic, and Welcome to #CreekTalk!
This week Bill and Kris are talking about the insane scores that were posted last weekend at The Sentry Tournament of Champions. They also both watched The Tito's Shorties Classic on Wednesday night and have some thoughts.
But, to kick off the episode, Kris needs to talk about the season three finale of Dawson's Creek. That's right, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for some #CreekTalk!
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You can follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram @RangeHeroes and Kris on Twitter and Instagram @KrisMcEwen.
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Finally, check out Bill's latest posts on DrivingRangeHeroes.com:
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/i-picked-up-a-special-byron-morgan-putter-cover/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/tour-edge-hot-launch-c522-fairway-wood-review/
Episode 1: That Range Life: A Show Sometimes About Golf
The YouTube sensation that's been sweeping the #golf world for nearly two years is now a podcast!
Bill Bush of DrivingRangeHeroes.com and Kris McEwen of Golf Origin Stories get together every week to talk golf, television, booze, hockey, and whatever else may be on their mind.
For episode one, the guys have quite a bit of news about the show, including their very first, official show partner!
They also talk about some new year's golf resolutions and golf travel goals.
You can read Bill's latest reviews of the Callaway Epic Speed Driver and Air Jordan IV Golf Shoes here:
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/callaway-epic-speed-driver-review/
http://drivingrangeheroes.com/nike-air-jordan-iv-golf-shoes-review/
You can find Kris' other podcast, Golf Origin Stories, anywhere you listen to your podcasts.
Follow Kris on Twitter at @krismcewen and Instagram at @krismcewen.
Follow Bill on Twitter at @RangeHeroes and Instagram at @rangeheroes.
And, if YouTube is your thing, you'll find all of their stuff here: Kris McEwen - YouTube