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The golf season is winding down, and RGB and Anthony are NOT ready to say goodbye just yet! We kick things off recapping one of our final rounds of the season, including a scramble that got a little more heated than expected. What was supposed to be a friendly round turned into some serious competition, and let's just say things got interesting! Then we dive headfirst into Episodes 1 and 2 of the Internet Invitational! We're breaking down our favorite moments, biggest highlights, who we're loving, who's getting on our nerves, and who we think has what it takes to win the whole damn thing! We've got hot takes, questionable opinions, plenty of laughs, and probably a few things we shouldn't have said. SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSOR – HUDSON VALLEY INDOOR GOLF (HVIG) Just because the outdoor golf season is coming to an end doesn't mean your golf game has to! Keep swinging all winter long at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf. Huge thanks to HVIG for continuing to support the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast and the local golf community! Tune in, have a laugh, and let us know who you're picking to win the Internet Invitational! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BOB DOES SPORTS, SHANE GILLIS & A WHOLE LOT OF CHAOS! RGB is back in the cohost chair, and we've got plenty to talk about in this one! First up, we break down our latest encounter with the legendary Bob Does Sports crew! Let's just say it was a pretty EPIC moment! We share the story, the laughs, and what went down when we crossed paths with one of the biggest crews in the golf content world. Definitely an experience we won't be forgetting anytime soon! Then we switch gears and dive into the Shane Gillis situation. We talk about the controversy, give our unfiltered opinions, and even play back his Saturday Night Live monologue. Did we offend anyone? We sure hope not! 😂 But hey, we're here to have conversations, share some laughs, and give our thoughts whether everyone agrees with us or not! It's another episode full of laughs, questionable opinions, great stories, and the usual nonsense you've come to expect from the Upstate Golf Guys! 🏌️ SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSOR! A huge thank you to Hudson Valley Indoor Golf (HVIG) for continuing to support the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast! Whether you're looking to keep your swing sharp, get some practice in, or just enjoy a round indoors, HVIG has you covered! Show them some love and let them know the Upstate Golf Guys sent you! 🎧 Episode 126 is available now! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, and SHARE! We appreciate everyone who continues to support the show! Upstate Golf Guys – We take golf seriously... ourselves, not so much! 🍻⛳ #UpstateGolfGuys #Episode126 #BobDoesSports #ShaneGillis #RGB #GolfPodcast #SaturdayNightLive #GolfContent #HudsonValleyIndoorGolf #GolfCommunity #PodcastLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm flying solo on this episode! It's a shorter one, but we've got some big things happening in the golf world that I had to jump on the mic and talk about! First up, I had to give a huge shoutout to our boys heading down to Hilton Head, South Carolina, to compete against some of the best amateur golfers in the country at the Golfweek Amateur Tour National Championships! Representing Upstate NY: ⛳ D Flight: Brian Dabell, Ed Vohnoutka, and Rob Lee are ready to battle it out! ⛳ B Flight: Steve Huneau and Matt Derway will be looking to make some noise! ⛳ Champ Flight: Mike Winters, one of our Golfweek Am Tour co-directors, is stepping up to battle the big boys! These guys have put in the work all season, and now it's time to show the rest of the country what Upstate NY golf is all about! Good luck, boys! Play your asses off and BRING HOME SOME HARDWARE! 🏆 🔥 THE INTERNET INVITATIONAL IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT! The latest Internet Invitational roster and episode release schedule just dropped, and you know I had to talk about it! I break down the newly announced lineup, some of the biggest names returning, the fresh faces joining the competition, and when we can expect the episodes to drop. With some of the biggest personalities in YouTube golf getting together, there's plenty to talk about. Who's going to dominate? Who's going to choke under pressure? And is this becoming one of the biggest events in the YouTube golf world? We get into all of it! 🏌️ SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSOR! A huge thank you to Hudson Valley Indoor Golf (HVIG) for continuing to support the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast! Whether you're looking to keep your swing sharp, get some practice in, or just enjoy a round indoors, make sure you check out HVIG and show them some love! 🎙️ Short episode, plenty of golf talk, and a whole lot of love for the boys representing Upstate NY! Tune in, enjoy, and as always — we're serious about golf, just not too serious! #UpstateGolfGuys #GolfweekAmTour #GolfweekNationals #InternetInvitational #YouTubeGolf #HiltonHeadGolf #GolfPodcast #UpstateNYGolf #HudsonValleyIndoorGolf #HVIG #BringHomeTheHardware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⛳️ EPISODE 134 — ANDREW HURLEY ⛳️ On this episode of the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we’re joined by New Jersey standout Andrew Hurley! Andrew was a standout junior golfer before taking his game to the Division I level at Monmouth University, where he competed against some serious talent — including guys who are playing on Tour today. We get into what it’s really like playing high-level competitive golf, the pressure that comes with tournament golf, and Andrew’s journey back into the competitive scene after dealing with an injury. We also dive into some of the craziest rules in golf — rules that have affected tournaments, rules that make absolutely no sense, and a few that we think NEED to be changed. 😂 And then there’s this… 🤯 ANDREW HURLEY HAS 10 HOLES-IN-ONE. TEN. Most golfers spend their entire lives chasing ONE, and this guy has enough aces to fill out a damn scorecard. 😂 Obviously, we had to hear the stories behind them! Andrew is getting back into competitive golf, and we have a feeling this won’t be the last time you hear him on the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast. We’re planning on getting him back on after he starts collecting some tournament hardware! 🏆 Huge shoutout to our sponsor Hudson Valley Indoor Golf for continuing to support the podcast! If you want to keep the swing sharp, play some incredible courses, or just get the boys together for a round indoors, check out HVIG! ⛳️🍻 🎙️ Upstate Golf Guys Podcast — Episode 134🏌️ Guest: Andrew Hurley🔥 D-I Golfer | Competitive Golf | Crazy Golf Rules | 10 HOLES-IN-ONE #UpstateGolfGuys #GolfPodcast #AndrewHurley #MonmouthGolf #CollegeGolf #CompetitiveGolf #GolfRules #HoleInOne #GolfLife #GolfTalk #NewJerseyGolf #UpstateNYGo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had an absolute blast with our latest guest, Finding My Fairway, a brand-new golfer and up-and-coming golf content creator from Toronto, Canada! She’s new to the game, but she’s already bringing a ton of personality, humor, and raw, unfiltered content to the golf world. Let’s just say… she’s making golf content that’s getting PLENTY of attention from the guys 😂👀 We put her through the usual golf questions, talked about how she got into the game, what it’s like being a new golfer and content creator, and got her take on the Canadian golf scene 🇨🇦⛳️ But of course, we couldn’t just talk golf the whole time… 🔥 What’s a red flag on a golf date?🔥 What are her biggest golf pet peeves?🔥 What does she think about the golf world as a newcomer?🔥 And plenty of other questions that may or may not have gotten a little spicy 😂 This was one of those conversations where the microphones were on and we just let it fly. Funny, unfiltered and definitely not your typical golf interview. Go check her out on Instagram: @findingmyfairway and give her a follow! And as always, a HUGE shoutout to our sponsor: 🏌️‍♂️ HVIG — Hudson Valley Indoor GolfWhen the weather turns to crap, your golf game doesn’t have to! Go check out Hudson Valley Indoor Golf and keep working on that swing year-round. 🎙️ The Upstate Golf Guys PodcastSerious about golf. Not too serious about ourselves. #UpstateGolfGuys #FindingMyFairway #GolfPodcast #GolfContentCreator #GolfGirls #CanadianGolf #TorontoGolf #GolfTok #GolfInstagram #GolfLife #CringeGolf #HudsonValleyIndoorGolf #HVIG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we’re joined by golf content creator 3 Putt Pat for a hilarious conversation about his latest—and possibly craziest—challenge yet! Pat is literally working his way through the phonebook, calling complete strangers and asking them if they want to play a round of golf with him. And yes… he’s paying for the round! We dive into where the idea came from, some of the wild responses he’s gotten so far, and the big question: When the hell is someone actually going to say YES?! But that’s not the only crazy thing Pat has done for content. He’s also been known to do some absolutely ridiculous challenges—like smashing golf balls into his own van until he hits a certain follower goal. 🤣 We talk about Pat’s love for the game, how he got started playing golf, our shared obsession with the game, and plenty of laughs along the way. And just when you think we’re done, we finish things off with a rapid-fire spitfire round that you definitely won’t want to miss! ⛳ Golf. Content. Chaos. What more could you want? And as always, make sure you show some love to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf! 🏌️‍♂️ Give the episode a listen, drop a comment, and let us know: Would YOU answer the phone and agree to play a round of golf with 3 Putt Pat? 😂 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we dive into one of the toughest milestones in amateur golf: breaking 80. I talk about the struggles of getting over that hump, what you should—and definitely shouldn’t—do when you're putting together a great round, and how quickly things can change when you know you're right on the doorstep. I’ve been there the past few weeks, giving myself legitimate chances to break 80, but just barely missing the mark every time. We get into the mental side of chasing that number, the mistakes that can derail a round, and what it takes to finally get over the hump and shoot in the 70s. Plus, we had a fun question-and-answer segment with co-host RGB, talking golf and having some laughs along the way! If you’ve ever stood on the course knowing you have a chance to break 80—or had a great round slip away—you’ll definitely be able to relate to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast, we are back with a new Golfweek Spotlight and we're joined by Mike Winters, Assistant Director of the Golfweek Amateur Tour, along with Brad Facteau, for a great conversation packed with tournament recaps, course strategy, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off by breaking down the two-day Major at Eagle Crest, where the course played every bit as long and difficult as advertised. We recap the weekend, discuss some of the biggest challenges players faced, and give a well-deserved shout-out to all of the flight winners for their outstanding performances. From there, we look ahead to the next Golfweek Amateur Tour stop at Hiland Golf Club in Queensbury, NY. Since Hiland is Mike and Brad's home course, they share insider knowledge on what players can expect. We go hole-by-hole, pointing out key landing areas, risk-versus-reward decisions, and where trouble is waiting. One thing became very clear—Hiland is not a course where you can just grip it and rip it. Water hazards, white stakes, and tight landing areas are everywhere, and they have a way of sneaking up on you if you're not paying attention. Accuracy off the tee is going to be the key to posting a good score. If you tend to slice the ball, you may want to leave the driver in the bag on a few holes! Whether you're playing this week's event or just enjoy hearing course strategy and tournament talk, this episode is full of valuable insight to help you prepare for one of the tougher tests on the schedule. we finished the episode off with a little Tiger talk and a few questions and answers to close out. Be sure to like, subscribe, and let us know your predictions for Hiland. We'll see everyone on the first tee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is flying by, and before we know it, we'll be back inside at Hudson Valley Indoor Golf with snow on the ground! This week, it's just Anthony and RGB catching up, talking about how fast the season is moving and making the most of every round while we still can. The boys also dive into one of the hottest debates in our Sunday Loop PPP: Gimmies or no gimmies? Do you putt everything out? Does it change when there's money on the line? Things got a little heated on the 7th hole as both sides made their case, and trust us—you'll probably have an opinion too. We also had some fun with a round of "Would You Rather?" as RGB fired off a few golf-themed questions for Anthony that led to some great laughs and interesting answers. Looking ahead, we're getting pumped for our upcoming golf trip to Binghamton, where we'll be teeing it up at Conklin and En-Joie. Weekend golf trips with the boys are always unforgettable, and we can't wait to share the stories from this one. A huge thank you to our sponsor, HVIG – Hudson Valley Indoor Golf, for supporting the show. Whether you're looking to keep your game sharp all winter long or just want to play a great round indoors, HVIG has you covered. Tune in, join the conversation, and let us know: Are you Team Gimmies or Team Putt Everything Out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast felt like the old days—just RGB, Florida Mike, and Anthony back behind the mics making bread and chopping it up. This is a special joint episode with the Pitch, Putt & Puff Podcast, bringing both crews together for a weekend full of golf, laughs, and great stories. Florida Mike made his second trip to Troy, NY, and spent the weekend teeing it up with the Pitch, Putt & Puff Crew, playing three rounds at Frear Park. We break down the golf, the laughs, the highlights, and share some clips from our Sunday round. Of course, no trip to Troy is complete without talking food. Mike missed out on the legendary DeFazio's Pizza, but he did get to experience another local favorite, the seasonal sensation Kay's Pizza. The big question is... which one do you think would've been his favorite? We also talk about everything else Mike squeezed into his Upstate New York visit, including trips to Lake George and the Catskills, while looking back on another unforgettable golf weekend. Now the pressure is officially on! After Mike made the trip north again, it's time for RGB and Anthony to head south this winter for some Florida golf. The countdown starts now! Tune in, enjoy the conversation, and don't forget to check out the clips from our Sunday round at Frear Park. We think you'll feel like you're right there with us. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf (HVIG)! Whether you're looking to keep your game sharp all winter long or just want to have some fun with friends, HVIG has you covered with state-of-the-art simulators, an incredible indoor putting green, and over 150,000 courses to choose from. If you're in New York's Capital Region, make sure to stop by and see why it's one of the best places to play year-round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ Upstate Golf Guys Podcast – Featuring John Wiber (@NewsUpdates4Real) ⛳ This week the boys are joined by by John Wiber better known online as NewsUpdates4Real. With over 1.7 million followers on Instagram, John has built a massive audience by covering stories you often won't see in the mainstream media and digging deeper than most reporters are willing to go. But this episode isn't about the news—it's all about golf! We talk about how John got started in the game, why he stepped away from golf for a while, and what brought him back. We also dive into his brand-new golf page, PunchDrunkGolf, where he'll be bringing his signature raw, unfiltered style to the golf world with hilarious content and a unique twist. And trust us—you won't want to miss the stories about Phil Mickelson. Let's just say Phil was doing a little more swinging than just golfing! 😂 We really appreciate John taking time out of his busy schedule to chop it up with the boys and share some incredible stories, laughs, and insight into both the golf and media worlds. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf — the Capital Region's premier indoor golf experience. Whether you're looking to sharpen your game, play world-famous courses, or take advantage of their incredible simulator technology and putting green, HVIG is the place to be year-round. 🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and enjoy another great episode of the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast! #UpstateGolfGuys #PunchDrunkGolf #NewsUpdates4Real #GolfPodcast #HVIGolf #GolfLife ⛳🏌️‍♂️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ Golfweek Spotlight – Frear Park Two-Day Major Recap What a weekend at Frear Park. Two days, tough pin locations, fast greens, pressure-packed putts, and a leaderboard that had everybody talking. This wasn’t just another stop on the Golfweek Amateur Tour — this felt like a major championship. For this Golfweek Spotlight segment, we brought on D Flight champion Brian DeBell after an absolute heater of a weekend. And when we say heater… we mean HEATER. Brian didn’t just win the flight — he cleaned house. Between the D Flight victory, multiple skins, a closest-to-the-pin, and cashing in on the massive carryover 2-putt pool from The Swan, he walked away with over $700 for the weekend. That’s the kind of weekend every tour player dreams about. We also had Brad “Scrounge” DiPietro jump on with us to break down his rollercoaster weekend. Brad came out firing on Saturday and looked like he was ready to make a serious run, but Sunday at Frear Park reminded everybody how brutal that course can be once things start slipping. We talked about where the round got away from him, the mental grind of trying to hold it together, and how one bad stretch at Frear can turn into three or four holes in a hurry. And of course… RGB was back. Nobody knows Frear Park better than RGB, and hearing him break down the strategy, the mistakes guys were making, and the shots you absolutely cannot miss out there made this one of the best Spotlight segments yet. Some of the stories and reactions from the weekend had us rolling. We also went around the room talking favorite and least favorite holes at Frear Park. Some holes got a lot of love… others got absolutely roasted. A few holes look easy standing on the tee until that course punches you right in the mouth. We talked risk/reward decisions, brutal green complexes, impossible recoveries, and the holes that can completely destroy a scorecard. By the end of the weekend, Frear Park did exactly what a major venue should do — it rewarded players who stayed patient, managed mistakes, and grinded through adversity. Another unbelievable event for the Upstate NY Golfweek Amateur Tour, and if this weekend proved anything, it’s that every single flight this season is going to be a battle. Make sure to tune in for the full breakdown, stories from the weekend, cash games, pressure moments, and plenty of laughs from one of the wildest events of the year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ GOLFWEEK SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL — PART 2 🎙️ The BACK NINE breakdown of Frear Park is officially LIVE… and things got HEATED. 🔥⛳ Anthony & RGB wrapped up Part 2 of our Frear Park deep dive ahead of this weekend’s NY Golfweek Amateur Tour 2-Day Major on May 16th & 17th. If the front nine is “The Gauntlet”… the back nine is where the tournament gets decided. We went hole-by-hole through the closing stretch at Frear Park talking:⛳ The scoring opportunities⛳ The holes that can absolutely wreck your round⛳ Tough pin locations and dangerous greens⛳ Smart strategy vs hero golf⛳ What players NEED to avoid this weekend And this one got even better because we did it LIVE. Players were jumping into the chat all night chirping, talking trash, throwing score predictions around, and getting fired up for the biggest event of the season so far. The energy was unreal. 👀🔥 We even made some predictions on how some of the known players could score this weekend at Frear. Some bold takes were definitely made… If you’re teeing it up this weekend, this episode is a must-watch. We once again used the course map during the breakdown, so YouTube is probably the best way to experience this one. The stage is set. Now it’s time to find out who can survive Frear Park for two days straight. 🏌️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ GOLFWEEK SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL 🎙️ This week it’s just Anthony & RGB breaking down Part 1 of our 2-part Frear Park special — covering the FRONT NINE of Anthony’s home course ahead of the NY Golfweek Amateur Tour 2-Day Event May 16th & 17th. And if there’s anyone who knows Frear Park… it’s RGB. The man practically lives there, playing 5 days a week and knowing every inch of the course. We go hole-by-hole through “The Gauntlet” — the brutal front nine that can make or break your tournament before the turn. note... You may actually be one you want to WATCH on YouTube because we put the course map on screen as we break down every hole live. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! (1535) Upstate_golf_guys_podcast - YouTube https://youtu.be/k2gb_HDeZhs?si=tpyWwfAb8UjtU1wJ We talk:⛳ What to do — and what NOT to do⛳ Where players get into trouble⛳ The notoriously tough greens⛳ Smart misses vs disaster spots⛳ How to survive the gauntlet and post a score If you’re playing the NY Golfweek Amateur Tour event at Frear Park… this episode could save you strokes. And one final question… 👀 Do YOU have what it takes to beat Anthony at his home course, C-Flighters? Sign up now and find out. 🔥🏌️ Golfweek Amateur Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ Upstate Golf Guys Podcast – Golfweek Spotlight Alright… season opener at The Swan… and right out of the gate, you could feel it — this tour is loaded. Pressure shots, tight leaderboards, and a finish in A Flight that delivered right away to start the season. We had Tour Director Evan on the show to break down his first event running things — what he saw, how the course played, and what stood out. Then we get into the headline story — the A Flight battle. Jason Hoch joins us after his win, along with Kevin D, who pushed him all the way to a playoff. We break down that extra hole, the nerves, and the shots that decided it. We also talk The Swan — what players liked, what they didn’t, and what they might’ve changed if they had a say in the setup. And when you look at the results, it shows just how deep the Golfweek Amateur Tour really is: 🏆 Champ Flight — Adam Candlen 🏆 A Flight — Jason Hoch 🏆 B Flight — Matt Derway (LOW ROUND of the day 👀) 🏆 C Flight — Gerald Washington 🏆 D Flight — Arnold Hoch Top to bottom… competitive. And now, all eyes turn to the next test — the two-day major at Frear Park Golf Course. This is a completely different challenge. Two days, more pressure, and one of the best tracks in the area. Anthony gives some home-course insight, a few key tips, and what it’s going to take to score out there. 👉 Tune in now to the Upstate Golf Guys Podcast – Golfweek Spotlight and get ready for what’s coming next. SIGN UP FOR THE GOLFWEEK AM TOUR NOW AND JOIN THE FUN Golfweek Amateur Tour Want to sharpen up your game? I have the place for you...A golfer's playground, Hudson Valley Golf Valatie | Hudson Valley Golf – Valatie, NY Whether it’s the middle of winter or you just can’t get out on the course, Hudson Valley Indoor Golf has you covered with top-of-the-line simulators that let you play some of the best courses in the world… right from indoors. Looking to dial in your numbers? Work on your swing? Or just have a competitive round with your buddies? This is the place to do it. It’s perfect for league play, practice sessions, or even just a laid-back night of golf, no matter the weather outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices