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Matti Schmid on a Breakout Year, Cobra Gear, and Healing Up – Podcast #438

November 1, 2026 by Tom Brassell

One of the rising talents on the PGA Tour sat down with Tom Brassell on the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, brought to listeners by Cobra Golf. German-born Matti Schmid reflected on a career-best season that included a tied-fourth finish at the PGA Championship, a solo second at the Charles Schwab Challenge, and his appearance in…

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Notah Begay III, 2026 Payne Stewart Award Recipient – Podcast #437

October 16, 2026 by Tom Brassell

In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with Notah Begay III—PGA Tour Champions player, NBC/Golf Channel analyst, and the 2026 Payne Stewart Award recipient—courtesy of Wilson Golf. The conversation covered the emotional surprise of the award, Begay’s remarkable journey from a reservation background in Albuquerque to Stanford and…

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Blades Brown on Breakthroughs, Birdies, and the Callaway Family | Podcast #436

September 14, 2026 by Tom Brassell

At just 19, Blades Brown is already living a golf life most players only dream about. In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with the Nashville native (brought to the show by Callaway Golf) for a wide-ranging conversation about his rapid rise, a career-defining eight days earlier this…

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Bettinardi Golf: Innovation & Putting Performance with Sam Bettinardi | Podcast #435

August 11, 2026 by Tom Brassell

In the latest episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. The conversation dives deep into the brand’s rich heritage, groundbreaking manufacturing techniques, standout tour success, and exciting new product lines. For golfers serious about their putting game, this is essential listening—and reading. The…

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PING Scottsdale Tech Putters: How Physics, Alignment and Custom Fitting Are Changing Putting – Episode #434

July 14, 2026 by Trevor Cigich

PING has never been a company that chases trends. Instead, they’ve spent decades building golf clubs around one simple principle: let physics do the work. On Episode #434 of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, Worldwide Golf’s Tom Brassell sat down with PING Senior Manager of Design Engineering Travis Milleman to discuss the all-new PING Scottsdale…

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Podcast #433 – Charley Hudak | Sun Day Red

July 10, 2026 by Tom Brassell

In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with Charley Hudak, Senior Creative Director of Sun Day Red footwear. The conversation focused on the brand’s exciting new release: the Presidio, Sun Day Red’s first spikeless offering in its sport contemporary silo. Hudak, joining the show while on the East…

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Podcast Episode #432 – Chad DeHart | Cobra Golf

June 19, 2026 by Tom Brassell

This episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast features an in-depth conversation between Worldwide Golf’s Tom Brassell and Cobra Golf Senior Product Line Manager Chad DeHart, and one thing becomes crystal clear: Cobra Golf is not interested in following trends — they want to create them. From the groundbreaking new OPTM driver family to the…

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Podcast Episode #431 – Bob Thurman | Wilson Golf

May 6, 2026 by Tom Brassell

In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell welcomed back a familiar voice in the industry—Bob Thurman, Global VP of R&D and General Manager of Golf at Wilson Sporting Goods. What followed was a compelling conversation that blended nostalgia, innovation, and a clear vision for the future of one of golf’s…

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Podcast Episode #430 – John Novosel | Bushnell Golf

April 25, 2026 by Tom Brassell

When it comes to finding the perfect Father’s Day gift for the golfer who “already has everything,” the answer might be simpler than you think—upgrade what’s already in the bag. On a recent episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with John Novosel of Bushnell Golf to break down the…

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Podcast Episode #429 – Travis Milleman | Ping Golf

April 21, 2026 by Tom Brassell

When we sit down with Travis Milleman, you know you’re getting more than just product talk—you’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at how modern golf equipment is engineered, tested, and fit for real players. In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, Milleman, Senior Design Engineering Manager at PING Golf, breaks down the brand’s newest…