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Get ready to walk the fairways like never before! Tales From The Tips takes you inside the ropes of professional golf, uncovering the untold stories, wild adventures, and behind-the-scenes drama from life on tour. Join host D.A. and seasoned tour caddy Mick, who’s spent 15 years navigating the highs, lows, and hazards of the pro circuit, as they share candid conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into the game they love.Whether you’re a die-hard golfer or just curious about the life behind the leaderboard, Tales From The Tips offers a unique perspective.
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- 6 days ago47 min
When it Rains, It Pours...BACK TO BACK WINS!
Support our show by supporting our Partners, Twin Peaks and Granite Risk AdvisorsGolf, baseball, NFL legends, and weather that would make a lesser caddie head for the clubhouse — welcome to another episode of Tales From The Tips! DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are back, swapping stories, breaking down the latest golf action, and proving once again that the best conversations in golf rarely stay between the ropes.DA and Mick tee it up with stories from a recent golf event, discuss the challenges of playing and caddying in miserable weather, and break down the pressure that comes with winning on the PGA Tour. How tough is it to win back-to-back tournaments? And does the pressure change depending on the format? The boys get into the history, the drama, and the mental gymnastics that make professional golf anything but a walk in the park.They also revisit a memorable afternoon spent with NFL legends, mix in some baseball love, and look ahead to the Vedanta World Mexico Open. Along the way, the conversation takes a few entertaining detours through Australian Halloween traditions, the latest NFL storylines, and the ever-evolving future of the LIV Golf Tour.Of course, no episode would be complete without a few personal stories, upcoming plans, and some hard-earned perspective on the game. The biggest takeaway? Sometimes golfers make this game far more complicated than it needs to be. Play the shot, enjoy the walk, and try not to turn a Saturday round into a four-hour existential crisis.From PGA Tour pressure and golf history to NFL legends, baseball banter, and caddying in conditions that belong in a survival documentary, DA and Mick Middlemo serve up another round of golf talk with plenty of laughs and zero need for a mulligan.🎙️ Tales From The Tips — where golf stories get better, the opinions get stronger, and the scorecard doesn't always tell the whole story.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Golf and Baseball Enthusiasm02:51 Love for Atlanta Country Club06:00 Golfing Experience at Meals on Wheels Event09:02 Weather and Golf: The Bermuda Classic Recap12:03 Caddying in Bad Weather: Personal Stories17:46 Comparing PGA Tour Wins: A Discussion on Pressure24:06 Back-to-Back Wins in Golf History25:57 Memorable Moments with NFL Legends28:05 Previewing the Vedanta World Mexico Open30:40 Champions Tour Highlights and Personal Stories31:59 Upcoming Events and Personal Plans33:33 Halloween Traditions and Cultural Differences34:51 NFL Team Updates and Predictions35:10 Live Golf Tour Updates and Future Prospects41:58 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
- 2 weeks ago48 min
From India to IR & Everything in Between
Golf, horse racing, contract drama, and a few questions about the integrity of the game — just another day at the office for DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo on Tales From The Tips! ⛳🏇This episode covers plenty of ground, from Michael Brennan’s victory at the Bay Current Classic and the impact of Will Zalatoris’ injury on his career to Eugenio López-Chacarra’s win at the India Open and the controversies surrounding it. DA and Mickmo break down the performances, the headlines, and the behind-the-scenes realities that make professional golf anything but a walk in the park — even when the fairway is wide open.The conversation heats up with the latest LIV Golf controversies, player contracts, and the ongoing battle for the future of the PGA Tour. Who’s committed, who’s cashing in, and what does it all mean for the game? The boys dig into the complicated relationships shaping professional golf, where the fine print can be just as dangerous as a tucked pin on Sunday.They also celebrate Vijay Singh’s impressive victory, reflecting on the legendary golfer’s longevity, competitive fire, and lasting impact on the sport. Because apparently, Father Time still hasn’t figured out how to beat Vijay on the back nine.Then it’s time to tackle one of golf’s biggest gray areas: amateur status versus professional money. With college sports changing rapidly and the line between amateur and professional competition getting blurrier by the minute, DA and Mick examine what it means for the future of golf — and whether the game can evolve without losing its integrity.Along the way, expect personal stories, caddie insights, player challenges, and plenty of candid conversation from two guys who know golf is about a whole lot more than keeping score.On this episode of Tales From The Tips:🏆 Michael Brennan’s big win and the latest tournament headlines🩼 Will Zalatoris’ injury and what it could mean for his career🌏 Eugenio López-Chacarra’s India Open victory and the surrounding controversy💰 LIV Golf contracts, player decisions, and the PGA Tour’s uncertain future🐐 Vijay Singh proves that experience still has plenty of bite🎓 Amateur status, college athletics, and the changing economics of golf🎙️ Caddie life, player dynamics, and the stories you won’t find on the scorecardGolf is changing, the money is getting bigger, and the rules of the game are being tested. DA and Mick Middlemo are here to sort through the chaos — with honest opinions, insider perspective, and just enough humor to keep it out of the penalty area.Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Subscribe, leave a comment, and join the conversation. Because in golf, the truth is usually somewhere between the clubhouse, the caddie shack, and the fine print.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Golf and Horse Racing Enthusiasm03:02 Michael Brennan's Victory at the Bay Current Classic08:04 Will Zalatoris' Injury and Its Impact21:42 Eugeno Lopez Cachara's Win at the India Open and Controversies24:40 Experiences at the Delhi Golf Club25:31 The LIV Golf Controversy29:14 Vijay Singh's Remarkable Win33:21 Amateur Status and Professional Golf40:12 The Blurred Lines of Amateurism
- 2 weeks ago43 min
Looking FORE Another Tour...It's Closing Time on 2.0
Support our show by supporting our Partners, Twin Peaks and Granite Risk AdvisorsNew Orleans football, a potential trip Down Under, and a golf world that never stops spinning! 🏈⛳ On this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo serve up another round of unfiltered golf talk, behind-the-scenes caddie stories, and sports opinions with a little extra Louisiana flavor.DA and Mick kick things off with tales from their recent trip to New Orleans for a football game before looking ahead to Mick’s potential caddying opportunity at the New South Wales Senior Open. From the challenges of international golf travel to making smart food choices on the road, the guys cover the details that can make or break life on the professional golf circuit. Because when you’re chasing birdies around the world, finding a decent meal can sometimes feel like winning a major!The conversation moves to the quirks of composite golf courses, expectations for Max Homa and Jordan Spieth heading into the upcoming season, and the complicated relationship between elite players and their caddies. What happens when a player’s calendar is packed with commitments and the person carrying the bag is left trying to keep everything on track? Mick brings the caddie’s perspective to the challenges that fans rarely see.DA and Mick also break down the Spanish Open, discuss emerging talent, and look at what the tournament could mean for the wider golf landscape. Then the conversation gets bigger than the fairways as they debate the future of professional golf, the changing dynamics between tours, and the growing questions surrounding LIV Golf and its place in the sport.Add in personal updates, upcoming events, travel plans, and the usual Tales From The Tips banter, and you’ve got another episode packed with golf insight, sports conversation, and opinions that don’t need a yardage book.In this episode:🏈 New Orleans football adventures and stories from the road🇦🇺 Mick’s potential caddying trip to the New South Wales Senior Open✈️ The realities of international golf travel, tournament schedules, and eating well abroad⛳ Composite golf courses and the challenges they present🏌️ Max Homa and Jordan Spieth: expectations for the upcoming season🎒 The pressures of caddying for elite players with demanding schedules🇪🇸 Spanish Open storylines and emerging golf talent🌎 The future of professional golf and LIV Golf’s uncertain direction🎙️ Personal updates, upcoming events, and plenty of honest golf talkWhether you’re a golf fanatic, a caddie-curious fan, or someone who enjoys hearing what happens when the conversation wanders well beyond the 18th green, Tales From The Tips has you covered.Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.👍 Like, subscribe, and follow along for more golf stories, Tour talk, caddie insights, and the occasional reminder that professional golf is a lot more complicated than hitting a little white ball toward a hole.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Sports Banter02:57 Travel Tales and Football Adventures06:01 Caddying News and Upcoming Events09:06 Golf Tournament Insights and Challenges11:58 Traveling for Golf: Experiences and Tips15:09 Food and Cultural Adjustments in Golfing Abroad17:54 Composite Golf Courses: Understanding the Setup20:57 Player Performance and Expectations for the Season21:40 The Challenges of Caddying for a Star23:42 Spotlight on the Spanish Open25:44 The Future of Golf Tours27:43 The Decline of LIV Golf31:31 The Champions Tour and Legends Tour35:40 Personal Updates and Future Plans
- Sep 29, 202646 min
The CUP Stays With US
The President’s Cup is over, but DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are still breaking it down — because apparently watching competitive golf once wasn’t enough.On this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and Mick take a deep dive into Team USA’s performance at the President’s Cup, examining the players, the pairings, the pressure, the course conditions and the strategies that made foursomes look either brilliant or completely maddening. They break down individual performances, the challenges of team golf and what the experience could mean heading toward the next President’s Cup at Kingston Heath.The guys also tackle one of the more frustrating parts of modern golf: fan behavior. When the competition gets intense, the galleries can become part of the story — sometimes for all the wrong reasons.And because this is Tales From The Tips, there’s no chance the conversation stays on golf.DA and Mick jump into the PGA Tour fall series and DP World Tour, talk about the challenges of the foursomes format, make their baseball playoff predictions, and react to some seriously unexpected performances around the NFL. Add in Mick’s caddie perspective, DA’s takes, a few personal stories and plenty of sports-world nonsense, and you've got another episode that refuses to stay inside the ropes.Golf. Football. Baseball. Foursomes. Fan behavior. Predictions. Pressure. And a caddie who has seen just about everything.That's a pretty normal day at Tales From The Tips.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions03:01 Postmortem of the President's Cup06:04 Team USA's Performance and Strategy09:00 Individual Player Highlights12:05 Course Conditions and Future Events15:07 Looking Ahead to Kingston Heath17:54 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts25:13 Technical Difficulties and Resilience28:00 Analyzing Team USA's Foursomes Performance33:15 Looking Ahead: Fall Series and DP World Tour37:14 Baseball Playoffs: Predictions and Surprises40:54 NFL Season Surprises and Team Performances43:40 Wrapping Up: Future Insights and Listener Engagement
- Sep 19, 202644 min
From Titles to Chapter 11...Golf is Hard!
From NFL football taking over Australia to the latest twists and turns in professional golf, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo cover a lot of ground in this episode of Tales From The Tips.The conversation starts Down Under, where the NFL’s recent events in Australia spark a bigger discussion about the cultural impact of sports and why some games travel better than others. From there, DA and Mick head straight back to the golf world, breaking down the Biltmore Championship, BMW PGA Championship, standout player performances and the unique challenges that come with life inside the ropes.Then things get really interesting.With the Presidents Cup in the spotlight, DA and Mick dig into the international team, the strengths and challenges facing both sides, and what it takes to perform when the pressure gets turned all the way up. They also tackle one of the biggest storylines in professional golf: LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 filing and what it could mean for players navigating an increasingly complicated professional golf landscape.Can players move between tours? What pathways exist for golfers trying to get back into competitive events? And with the professional game still working through its evolving structure, where does that leave the players, caddies and fans trying to make sense of it all?Add Mick’s firsthand caddie perspective, DA’s questions, plenty of golf opinions and the usual Tales From The Tips humor, and you’ve got another episode that goes well beyond the scorecard.Football in Australia. Championship golf. Presidents Cup pressure. LIV Golf. Caddie life. The future of professional golf.Because apparently, golf needed more plot twists.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sports Passion02:59 NFL in Australia: A Spectacle06:02 NFL Team Dynamics and Fan Engagement09:00 Transitioning to Golf: Recent Events11:58 Caddy Experiences and Challenges14:55 Biltmore Championship Insights17:56 BMW PGA Championship Highlights19:36 Injury Concerns and Tour Decisions20:40 Analyzing the President's Cup Pathway22:41 Live Golf's Chapter 11 and Future Prospects24:34 Resurrecting Careers: The Path Back to Tours27:21 Understanding the Challenger and Champions Tiers28:40 Confusion in Golf's New Structure31:05 The International Team's Challenge at the President's Cup36:11 Team USA's Strengths and Matchups41:15 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions
- Sep 4, 202655 min
Check 1.2.3...YEP Scottie is GOOD!
Golf, politics, Presidents Cup snubs, Tour Championship drama… and NFL predictions? Yep, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo went there.On this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and Mick Middlemo tee it up for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from charity golf and member-guest tournaments to the biggest storylines coming out of the Tour Championship and the future of the PGA Tour.First up, Mick shares stories from his recent charity golf outing before the boys look ahead to the chaos, competition and questionable decision-making that comes with every good member-guest tournament.Then it’s time for the Tour Championship. The guys break down Scottie Scheffler’s dominant performance, what separates the best players mentally, and the enormous pressure that comes with being the guy everyone expects to win. Is golf more about talent, preparation or simply being able to keep your brain from becoming your own worst enemy?From there, DA and Mick zoom out and take a look at the PGA Tour season as a whole, including where professional golf is headed, potential changes to the Tour, and the complicated relationship between players, tournaments, memberships and the people who actually get to decide where events are played.The conversation gets especially interesting when they dive into the challenges facing historic golf courses, the politics surrounding tournament hosting, and why getting an event on the calendar can involve a whole lot more than just having a great golf course.And then comes the Presidents Cup.The guys break down potential team selections, player form, who deserves a spot, and which players could be left wondering, “What exactly did I do wrong?” Expect plenty of opinions, plenty of debate, and absolutely no shortage of armchair captaincy.Finally, because apparently golf wasn't enough, DA and Mick jump headfirst into the NFL, making predictions for the upcoming season and weighing in on teams, players and potential surprises.Golf analysis. Tour politics. Presidents Cup debates. NFL predictions.Basically, it’s another episode of Tales From The Tips where the only thing more unpredictable than a member-guest partner is the conversation.🎙️ Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.#TalesFromTheTips #GolfPodcast #PGA #PGATour #ScottieScheffler #TourChampionship #PresidentsCup #Golf #GolfLife #GolfTalk #GolfPodcast #NFL #footballChapters00:00 Introduction and Setup03:04 Mick's Charity Golf Experience06:04 Upcoming Member Guest Tournament09:05 Tour Championship Overview11:59 Scotty Scheffler's Performance14:54 Mental Challenges in Golf18:00 Tour Championship Takeaways20:59 Reflections on the PGA Tour Season23:57 Future of the PGA Tour26:49 Closing Thoughts and Highlights32:19 The Politics of Golf Tournaments34:06 Historic Golf Courses and Their Challenges35:31 Team Selections for the President's Cup39:20 Analyzing Player Performance and Selections43:03 The International Team's Prospects44:49 Transitioning to NFL Predictions
- Aug 26, 202651 min
Not So GOOD GOOD...it was BAD BAD
The BMW Championship is in the books, and on this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA sits down with guest Chris Fortney to dig into the golf, the pressure, and everything that happens between the ears when a tournament gets tight.The conversation starts with Wyndham Clark’s impressive performance and the mental side of competing at the highest level. How do professional golfers reset after a bad shot? How quickly can one mistake turn into a five-minute spiral? And most importantly, does Wyndham Clark belong in the PGA Tour Player of the Year conversation? DA and Chris aren't exactly afraid to stir the pot.Then there's Rory McIlroy, who appears to be finding his game at exactly the right time. With the Tour Championship at East Lake looming, the guys look ahead to the final event of the season, make their predictions, and dig up a few dark-horse picks that could make things very interesting.But the golf world doesn't stop there. DA and Chris discuss Gary Woodland and the Presidents Cup, where the PGA Tour Championship could be headed in the future, and what the conclusion of the LIV Golf season might mean for professional golf moving forward.And then things take a turn.A controversial Good Good and Callaway Golf commercial sparks a conversation about golf marketing, the changing culture of the game, and where the line should be drawn when trying to grab attention. Because apparently, golf can now produce more controversy in a commercial than some tournaments produce on Sunday.Finally, the conversation gets a little more personal as DA reflects on upcoming events and the emotional reality of sending a child off to college—a reminder that no matter how much we talk about birdies, bogeys, rankings and championships, some of life's biggest moments happen far away from the 18th green.Wyndham Clark. Rory McIlroy. Player of the Year. The Presidents Cup. LIV Golf. Good Good. Callaway. East Lake. Mental resets. Dark horses. And a little fatherly reality check.That's a lot of ground to cover—but that's just another day on Tales From The Tips.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.#TalesFromTheTips #GolfPodcast #PGATour #BMWChampionship #WyndhamClark #RoryMcIlroy #TourChampionship #EastLake #PresidentsCup #LIVGolf #GoodGood #CallawayGolf #Golf #ProfessionalGolf #golfmentalgame Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction04:49 Recap of the BMW Championship09:50 Mental Resets in Golf14:47 Wyndham Clark's Performance and Player of the Year Discussion19:54 Rory McIlroy's Comeback and Tour Championship Preview24:59 Dark Horse Picks for the Tour Championship28:45 Future of the PGA Tour Championship34:50 The End of LIV Golf?40:13 Controversial Good Good Commercial Analysis47:44 Personal Reflections and Upcoming Events
- Aug 14, 202651 min
Can You Stand the Playoff Heat?
Football is coming, summer is winding down, and apparently nobody told professional golfers that heat is supposed to be fun when you’re sitting by a pool—not carrying a golf bag for four hours.On this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA is joined by James Porcello for a wide-ranging conversation that jumps from the restaurant business and the World Cup to PGA Tour pressure, extreme heat, playoff debates, the US Amateur and building the perfect Presidents Cup team.The guys break down Michael Brennan’s impressive PGA Tour victory, what it takes to close out a tournament when the pressure is at its highest, and why winning professional golf tournaments is a whole lot harder than it looks from the couch. They also dig into the brutal conditions at the Memphis tournament, where scorching temperatures tested the players, caddies and anyone foolish enough to stand outside voluntarily.DA and James tackle Rory McIlroy’s evolving thoughts on the PGA Tour playoffs, the responsibilities that come with being a professional athlete, and the growing debate over player availability—and whether fans should have to wonder if the stars they paid to see will actually show up.The conversation then heads deeper into the golf world with a look at the current rankings, playoff picture and players fighting to stay on the right side of the cut line. There’s also plenty of firsthand perspective on playing golf in extreme heat, because apparently sweating through your shirt before the first tee is now considered part of the strategy.The guys also react to some surprising early exits at the US Amateur Championship and discuss one of the things that makes golf different from so many other sports: sportsmanship, integrity and doing the right thing when nobody is forcing you to.And finally, it’s Presidents Cup time—or at least time to start arguing about who belongs on the team. DA and James debate the ultimate question: Do you build a competitive Presidents Cup team around veteran experience, young firepower, or some combination of both?From golf rankings and PGA Tour pressure to playoff politics, extreme heat, fan expectations, the US Amateur and Presidents Cup strategy, this episode has a little bit of everything.Tales From The Tips — where the takes are hot, the golf gets hotter, and sometimes the weather has more attitude than the players.Watch or listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Podcasts.#TalesFromTheTips #GolfPodcast #PGATour #Golf #MichaelBrennan #RoryMcIlroy #PresidentsCup #USAmateur #GolfLife #GolfHumor #PGA #GolfFansChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:09 Summer Highlights and Upcoming Football Season05:45 PGA Tour Updates and Michael Brennan's Win08:49 Pressure in Golf: Leading vs. Chasing12:02 Memphis Tournament Preview and Heat Impact14:54 Player Preparation and Strategy in Extreme Heat18:08 Rory McIlroy's Changing Perspective on Playoffs24:54 The Impact of Player Availability on Fans26:06 Ranking the Top Golfers: Who's In and Who's Out?29:41 Experiencing Extreme Heat in Golf35:25 Shocking Exits in the US Amateur Championship39:13 Sportsmanship and Integrity in Golf40:12 Building a Winning Team for the President's Cup
About Tales From The Tips: A Caddy Perspective
Get ready to walk the fairways like never before! Tales From The Tips takes you inside the ropes of professional golf, uncovering the untold stories, wild adventures, and behind-the-scenes drama from life on tour. Join host D.A. and seasoned tour caddy Mick, who’s spent 15 years navigating the highs, lows, and hazards of the pro circuit, as they share candid conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into the game they love.Whether you’re a die-hard golfer or just curious about the life behind the leaderboard, Tales From The Tips offers a unique perspective.
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