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Each year, the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast kicks off the season with a must-listen episode, and the 2026 “State of TaylorMade” conversation with CEO David Abeles delivers powerful insight into golf industry trends, cutting-edge equipment technology, and the future of the game. Recorded just after the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, this episode blends tour-level storytelling…

Inside Callaway Innovation with Jacob Davidson, VP of Tour & Product Strategy On Episode #425 of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, Worldwide Golf’s own Tom Brassell sits down with Jacob Davidson, Vice President of Tour and Product Strategy at Callaway Golf. From his early beginnings in the game to helping shape the equipment played at…

Tom Brassell Sits Down with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague The Worldwide Golf Insider podcast is back with another insightful conversation for golfers of all levels. In Episode #424, Worldwide Golf’s Tom Brassell welcomes Derek Sprague, the CEO of The PGA of America, for an in-depth discussion on leadership, growth, and the future of…

Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast – Episode #423 On episode #423 of the Worldwide Golf Insider podcast, host Tom Brassell sits down with LAB Golf CEO Sam Hahn for a conversation that blends childhood memories, creative detours, breakthrough technology, and big-time wins on the PGA Tour. If you’ve ever wondered how someone goes from a life…

In the world of amateur golf, few organizations capture the spirit of competition and community quite like the US Am Tour. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Mike Charrie, the regional tournament director for the US Am Tour, about what makes this tour a standout platform for golfers across the country. Our discussion…

In this lively conversation on the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast with host Tom Brassell, PGA Tour Champions player and Ryder Cup veteran Boo Weekley shares insights from his storied career, his love for classic golf courses, and his partnership with Bridgestone Golf. Recorded during Ryder Cup Week 2025, Weekley’s infectious enthusiasm and down-to-earth charm shone…

In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast, host Tom Brassell sat down with PGA Tour veteran and 2019 Honda Classic winner Keith Mitchell, courtesy of Mizuno Golf. A proud University of Georgia alum, Mitchell shared stories from his golfing journey, his breakthrough on the PGA Tour, and his deep connection with Mizuno Golf.…

In the latest episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast (Episode #419), Worldwide Golf’s Tom Brassell sits down with Tom Fisher, the Global Product Line Manager for Metalwoods and Irons at Titleist. Together, they explore the meticulous process behind the development of the new T-Series irons, focusing on the core values that drive their design—Distance,…

In episode #418 of the Worldwide Golf Insider podcast, Tom Brassell sits down with Charlie Hudak, the Design Director for Sun Day Red, a footwear brand gaining significant attention in the golf industry. Charlie, a seasoned expert in the footwear industry, brings decades of experience designing shoes for professional athletes across various sports, and now,…

In this episode of the Worldwide Golf Insider Podcast (#417), Worldwide Golf’s Tom Brassell sits down with PING’s Senior Design Engineer, Jacob Clarke, to delve into the exciting new release—the PING i240 irons. Jacob offers insight into the development of the i240, building on the success of the i230 and refining key features to create…