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Brad Dalke: The Unfinished Story This week on Against the Grain, we're joined by Brad Dalke. You may know Brad from his legendary amateur career, his run at the U.S. Open, or more recently from his rise in the creator golf space. But behind the golf swing and the highlights is a story of struggle, identity, addiction, and redemption. In this conversation, Brad opens up about his relationship with alcohol, the pressure of tying his self-worth to golf, and the moments that forced him to take an honest look at his life. We talk about what sobriety has given him, how his relationship with the game has changed, and why healing isn't a straight line. This is a conversation about far more than golf. It's about becoming the person you were meant to be after life humbles you. Topics include: • Growing up as a golf prodigy • The pressure of elite competition • Alcohol, addiction, and asking for help • Losing yourself in the pursuit of success • Finding purpose through sobriety • Creator Classic, faith, and second chances • Why the story is still being written If you've ever struggled with identity, addiction, or felt like your best days might be behind you, this episode is for you. One swing at a time.

Stephen Malbon returns for a Masters special. We talk Jason Day, Anthony Kim, and what it really means to keep refining your game—on and off the course. Plus, a new partnership with Technics and a fresh take on sound, focus, and getting in the zone.

What does it look like to start over—and actually follow through? In this episode, we sit down with Coach Rusty to talk about sobriety, creativity, and the quiet courage it takes to pursue a life that feels true. Rusty shares his journey towards recovery, and how art and golf became more than an outlet—it became a path forward. We get into the tension between stability and chasing something meaningful, the identity shifts that come with getting sober, and what it really means to follow your dreams when there’s no clear blueprint. This is a conversation about trusting yourself again. About staying the course when things feel uncertain. And about building a life that feels aligned—one decision, one day, one swing at a time.

Charlie Beljan’s PGA Tour victory didn’t come the way most do. In 2012, he arrived at the final event of the season dealing with intense anxiety, heart palpitations, and physical symptoms that had doctors questioning whether he should even play. Just weeks after a panic attack that caused him to collapse on a flight, the expectation was simple: sit it out. He didn’t. Charlie teed it up, battled through it, and held or shared the lead deep into the weekend before winning by two shots. A moment that, on the surface, looked like a breakthrough — but underneath, was the beginning of a much deeper journey. In this conversation, we talk about anxiety, sobriety, and what it really takes to find peace in a game that can test you at every level. Charlie opens up about what was going on internally during that run, how his relationship with golf has evolved, and what it means to show up honestly — on and off the course. This one is about perseverance, self-awareness, and learning to let go. One swing at a time.

Jordan Rogers is one of the sharpest marketing minds working today, but his story didn’t start there. Before the career, the family, and the life he’s built today, Jordan hit a breaking point that landed him in jail. That moment became the catalyst for getting sober and rebuilding his life one decision at a time. In this episode of Against the Grain, Jordan shares his journey through recovery, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how golf has become a powerful complement to the work of staying sober. We also talk about marketing, purpose, and the role family plays in building a meaningful life. A conversation about second chances, discipline, and playing the long game.

In this episode of Against the Grain: A Soba Golf Podcast, Corey sits down with Rupe Taylor to talk about the winding road that led him to competing in the **PGA Championship**. We talk about the ups and downs that shape a person over time, the lessons golf has a way of teaching when you’re paying attention, and how perspective changes as life evolves. Rupe also shares how becoming a father has shifted the way he approaches both life and the game. It’s a conversation about growth, responsibility, and the long road that sometimes leads back to the game we love. One swing at a time.

In this episode, Jocelyn opens up about how sobriety is reshaping her life from the inside out. We talk about the fears, the small wins, the moments that test you, and the unexpected clarity that shows up when you stick with it. It’s an honest look at early recovery, what’s working for her, what’s hard, and what’s giving her hope.

In this episode, I sit down with Gary Williams, longtime Golf Channel host and the voice behind Five Clubs. We talk about the game beyond the scorecard—sobriety, legacy, and the moments that make golf such a mirror for life. We also reflect on the late Grayson Murray, the lessons his story leaves behind, and the importance of grace—on and off the course.

Dalton “Daltoosh” Hester joins us to talk gaming, golf, and the role sobriety has played in his life. A candid conversation that goes beyond the stream.

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Wunder to go beyond the clubs in his bag and into the heart of his story. Known for his deep knowledge of golf technology and equipment, Johnny shares how his passion for the game shaped his career—but also how sobriety transformed his relationship with golf and with himself. From an obsession with gear to finding clarity and purpose on and off the course, Johnny’s journey is as much about personal growth as it is about the game we all love.

Jimmie James has played over 100 of the world’s most iconic courses, but his story is about more than just golf. From navigating life’s challenges to finding freedom in the game, Jimmie shares what it means to “play from the rough” both on and off the course. We talk about resilience, the lessons hidden in tough lies, and how golf can mirror life’s hardest moments while also offering a path forward. Whether you’ve followed Jimmie’s journey as the 100-course nomad or you’re hearing his story for the first time, this conversation is about perspective, grit, and the joy of the game.

Singer-songwriter Griffin House joins me for a conversation that flows from the heart—covering music, sobriety, and the unexpected ways golf has shaped his journey. We talk about finding purpose, staying grounded in recovery, and how creativity and the game of golf both demand presence, resilience, and a love for the process. This one’s as soulful as Griffin’s music—raw, reflective, and real.

Sean, known as the Queen City Golfer, shares how golf became more than just a game—it's been a source of healing, purpose, and connection. This is his story of resilience, growth, and finding peace one swing at a time.

Tom Coyne is one of golf’s most beloved storytellers. In this conversation, we explore his journey on and off the course—from recovery and resilience to the lessons learned walking fairways around the world. We talk about writing with honesty, finding purpose beyond achievement, and how golf can be a companion in the search for something deeper.