Chasin' Birdies

We have a lot to catch up on. Since our last drop, a lot has happened in the golf world. Most importantly, the Ryder Cup just concluded, and it didn’t go our way. We recap the Ryder Cup and offer our two cents—not that it matters, but we do it anyway. What is the envelope rule, and why is it applied? The matches were a lot closer than anyone may have thought when it came down to the finishing holes on Sunday. Did this ½ point matter? We lend our thoughts and are curious how this will play out in the future. We cover some time we had with our friends at Playin’ Through over at Nemacolin. And lastly, the iconic Ashworth Brothers 2-man took place in Oregon at Pronghorn, where one of us finished in second. We recap all this good stuff in this fun-filled banter of an episode. Tune in, share, and catch us back here next week! Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

Crossed up, hand check, ball in the hole. Chandler Parsons is here on this week’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies. Let me tell you...The guy is cooler than your momma’s sweet tea on an August afternoon. As expected, this episode is full of twists and turns and highly entertaining.We banter for 7-8 minutes before we turn the episode over to Chandler. We get into some golf talk right out the gate and hear about the Member-Guest experience at Gozzer Ranch. We all know the taxing nature of a member-guest tournament…and unfortunately, it’s more about stamina than it is golf. We ask the big question: Should a touring pro be allowed in a member-guest tournament?We turn the episode over to some court talk and get into the current state of the NBA. Chandler highlights some of his time in the NBA and what the game is like today compared to then. We flip it back over to round out some more golf talk and hear his perspective on playing the game and what matters most. Lots of good topics exist in this episode… so you’ll just have to tune in. We round out the episode with our tap-in segment, where we ask Chandler questions that demand his response. Tune in now...and share if you care. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

In this episode of Chasin’ Birdies, we’re guest-free this week, and we’re here for it. We get a lot of love for our “banter” sessions, so it’s only right to do this one on a holiday weekend.We get into a broad range of topics in this episode. We say our Happy Birthdays to America and get right into some golf talk. What makes a good Member-Guest partner? Is the course or the partner more important in deciding whether or not you’re in? We dive into what makes a good plate a ‘good’ plate on the 4th of July. We turn into some golf talk and catch up with the PGA Tour. We recap the last tournament in Detroit and look ahead to the last major of the year. We debate the new tour schedule and question whether or not the new format is a yay or nay. After some more banter between the two of us, we sign off and wish everyone well. If you’re a new listener, this episode will give you a great inside look at the synergy that exists between us two hosts. If you’re an avid listener, this one will make ya chuckle. Tune in, share, and don’t burn yourself. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

Our guest today brings some heat to the table when he opens up and tells some tales from the tour…and more. We get to hang out for a bit with our guy, Will Davidson, and hear about this caddie life on Tour for some big-name players, including Lexi Thompson.We open up with our quick banter for about five minutes before we roll it into Will. He shares his extensive experiences as a caddy on the PGA and LPGA Tours. He discusses the essential role of a caddy in supporting players mentally and strategically, recounts memorable stories from his time on tour, and reflects on the dynamics between caddies and players. Will also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on the caddy profession and the importance of maintaining relationships within the golf community. In this engaging conversation, Will Davidson shares his journey as a caddy in the world of professional golf, detailing his experiences with notable players like Lexi Thompson and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the differences between LPGA and PGA Tour players, the emotional moments at significant tournaments, and memorable encounters with golf legends. The conversation also touches on the nuances of caddying, the pressures of tour life, and the importance of consistency in a golfer's game.A few highlights from the show is Will telling the Phil Mickelson story from 2018 while caddying for Beef Johnson, his quick trip to South America to loop it for a player in need, and his run-in with Tiger Woods at Quail Hollow. Tune in, share, like, and listen. This one is worth listening to. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

This show gets into some recap of a recent golf excursion in GA and SC. If you’ve been to the Tree (“Peachtree”), you already know how special it is. If you’ve been lucky enough to stay and play at Sage Valley, you will enjoy the commentary in this episode. We got into the recent travel golf we’ve both been lucky enough to play. A phenomenal host and a phenomenal group of dudes make any golf trip special. After some tension arose Friday night between the two of us, we licked our wounds and moved on. For Pepe, he couldn’t help but bring this up at the beginning of the show. We recap the Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta and shed some light on that day, as well as how the course is playing. What holes are beautiful and what holes are your nemesis creates some valid discussions. We mosey on over to Sage Valley, where it feels like you’re arriving at a 5-star resort, but you realize you’re at a private golf club with no cost to spare. Get a glimpse of our last week just by listening to this episode…it’s that easy. And find some friends who aren’t scared to travel and play some golf. The memories are worth it, we promise. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

Golf carts don’t really don’t cut it for Daniel. Too slow, and not enough torque. But, the man knows how to get it around the track on weekends. Daniel Dye is here this week to chop it up a bit about his early career in racing and his low-key love for golf.We get into some fast talk out the gate while hearing the story of his dad owning Roberto Clemente’s car that he drove to the airport before the plane crash. The car gets uncovered every 21st of the month, and it’s clear that cars and racing is in his DNA.He fills us in on life on the track and what a race means to him. We get a look inside the weekend and how the operations run when it's race time…like a 14-second four-tire change and refuel. We talk about road rage and what that means to him on a normal road. We turn the episode over to some golf talk and hear why he flies himself to Pinehurst on the reg. Different type of episode on Chasin’ Birdies today but it’s a great one. Tune in, share, like, or not, but either way, thanks for the support. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.

If you haven’t seen Sonny do his work on social media, you’re missing out. We sat down with Mike “Sonny” Kollet to chop it up a bit about his social media presence, golf topics, and banter about other odds n’ ends. Tune in and give this one a listen! It’s worth your time. fter a quick 7 minute intro with just us, we get to the heart of this episode by introducing Sonny as our guest on today’s episode of Chasin’ Birdies. We open up the episode and dive into how he got started making the hilarious videos (Officiallysonny, IG) that have caught fire as of late. After getting burnt out by the golf industry, Sonny turns his attention to creating content full time.We get into some golf talk and chat about the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV. We continue down this path and end on a good subject: Night golf. With humor thrown in, we get into the game today and how it’s being taught to the youth golfers with an emphasis on speed. We talk about the content Sonny creates and how it’s 100% relatable to all golfers and the humor aspect that it brings. We turn the episode over to our standard tap-in segment where we ask Sonny 4 questions that demand his response. This episode is entertaining, relevant, and will keep you interested. Might be our first episode ever to do this. Tune in now, share, like, or not, but regardless, we hope you enjoy this one! And give Sonny a follow! Officiallysonny. Key Links:Visit redvanly.com for great golf apparel now repped by Chasin’ Birdies. Stay tuned for more info on winning custom headcovers from WinstonCollection.comOur Tap-in segment is sponsored by Bettinardi GolfPartners with Nemacolin Resort. -----Follow Chasin’ Birdies on Instagram @chasin_birdies.Chasin’ Birdies is hosted by Ryan Bashour and Jonathan Pepe. Produced by Simpler Media.