Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

Roy gets fitted for a new putter… but does a putter fitting actually make you better?In this episode of Off TRAQ, we break down our real experiences with putter fittings — what actually matters, what most golfers get wrong, and why a “perfect fit” doesn’t always translate to better results on the course.From high-tech tools like TrackMan and SAM PuttLab to simple setup adjustments, we explore the balance between data and feel — and how much each should influence your decision.We also get into:• What happens during a real putter fitting• Why length, lie, and roll are critical (and often overlooked)• The biggest misconceptions about putter fittings• When you should (and shouldn’t) get fitted• What to do if your fitted putter doesn’t actually workThen we shift to this week in golf:• The PGA Tour pulling out of Hawaii — and what it means for the future• LPGA majors and whether they’ve gotten the format right• The Zurich Classic team format — and if the PGA Tour needs more events like itAnd finally, we ask a bigger question:What if golf had a 3-point line?Would adding risk/reward elements make the game more exciting — or take away what makes golf great?⛳️ CHAPTERS00:20 Look Inside Putter Fitting14:38 What People Get Wrong About Putter Fitting16:42 Why Does Lie, Length, and Loft Matter?21:41 When Is the Right Time to Get Fit?33:37 PGA Tour Leaving Hawaii38:47 LPGA Majors43:22 Should PGAT Have More Events Like Zurich Open?46:26 Does Golf Need a 3-Pt Line?If you love golf, strategy, and honest takes on the game, follow Off TRAQ for new episodes every other week.

Can you win the Masters… without ever hitting a tee shot?We created a 125-yard challenge at Augusta National Golf Club to test a simple idea:Would an amateur actually have a chance?In this episode, we go hole-by-hole through Augusta, breaking down strategy, scoring expectations, and where things fall apart fast. Because it turns out… distance isn’t the real defense of Augusta.By the end, we simulate a full 4-round Masters to see if either of us is actually walking away with a green jacket.We also get into the latest on Tiger Woods — from his TGL Finals appearance to his recent car incident — and ask the bigger question: how does this stretch impact his legacy?And we bring back a fan-favorite segment:What’s the fastest way to break 100?We break down the real stats, what actually matters, and the biggest mistakes amateur golfers need to eliminate.⛳️ Chapters00:00 Podcast Update (Bi-Weekly Schedule)00:21 Can You Win The Masters from 125 Yards?06:49 Hole-by-Hole Breakdown (Front 9)26:10 Back 9 Breakdown (Amen Corner Pressure)46:20 Final Scores: Do We Win The Masters?50:06 This Week in Golf (Tiger Woods TGL Debate)53:33 Tiger Woods Car Incident + Legacy Discussion1:00:02 Fastest Way to Break 100 (Real Stats + Tips)If you started every hole at 125 yards…what are you shooting at Augusta?

In this episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go through the bag and debate which brand performs best in each category.Starting with the first brand that comes to mind, they talk through their picks for:• Drivers (00:49)• Irons (09:25)• Wedges (16:09)• Putters (23:22)• Golf Balls (28:58)The episode also covers two other big topics in golf this week:- Rory McIlroy withdrawing from The Players Championship with a back injury and what that might mean for the season. (36:17)- And a debate around whether The Players Championship should officially be considered the 5th major in golf. (39:11)

Should you master one reliable stock shot… or learn to shape it both ways?This week on Off TRAQ, we debate whether golfers are overcomplicating the game by chasing all 9 windows instead of building one predictable pattern.Then we shift gears:Tiger Woods hints at another Masters run — is a 50 year old Tiger good for the game even if he misses the cut? (26:15)Is the PGA Tour finally making structural changes to create more must watch events? (28:30)Is pro shop fashion becoming less traditional and more Instagram driven? (30:45)And in a separate segment, we break down the actual stats required to break 80 — fairways, GIR, putts, penalties, and scrambling percentages. (35:23)If you’re serious about lowering scores or just love debating where golf is headed, this episode covers both.

In this episode of Off TRAQ, we talk through what it really takes to break 90, why you don’t need great golf to do it, and how most amateurs quietly sabotage their rounds without realizing it.We dig into the real numbers behind breaking 90, the mistakes that blow up scorecards, and how managing penalties, putting, and expectations matters more than chasing birdies.We also cover what’s happening this week in golf — from the fifth major debate to PGA Tour bans and the spectacle that is the Waste Management Open — before ending with a lighter “Pick One to Lose Forever” segment.If you’re trying to score better without overhauling your swing, this one’s for you.Chapters:00:00 How to Break 9007:30 The Biggest Score Killers17:45 The Stats That Actually Matter31:30 This Week in Golf44:30 Pick One to Lose Forever

Are the driver and iron swings actually the same, or are they two completely different swings?In this episode of Off TRAQ, we kick things off with a deep debate on one of golf’s most argued questions: driver vs iron swings. We break down setup, mechanics, feel vs reality, and why so many golfers stripe irons but lose their driver or vice versa.From there, we recap the most interesting tech from the PGA Show, including smart putting balls, grip sensors, budget launch monitors, and why so much modern golf tech provides data without real instruction.We close the episode with a mindset conversation every golfer can relate to: what’s the difference between a fun round and a scoring round? Should you always keep score, or is it okay to stop caring and just enjoy the day?If you like honest golf debates, tech breakdowns, and real conversations about how golfers actually play the game, this episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 Driver vs Iron Swing Debate24:21 2026 PGA Show Recap24:36 Smart Putting Tech35:41 Budget Launch Monitors44:49 New Equipment Standouts53:36 Push Carts & Scooters01:04:09 Fun Rounds vs Scoring Rounds

2026 golf drivers are starting to surface, and we break down the driver releases and early teases we’ve heard so far — what’s actually new, what feels incremental, and what golfers should realistically care about heading into the season.We also dive into the six new PGA of America rule changes, explaining what changed, why it matters, and how these updates impact everyday golfers, not just tour players.To close things out, we get personal and talk through our 2026 golf goals — what we’re working on, where we’re being honest about our games, and how we’re approaching improvement this year.If you’re into golf equipment, rule updates, and real conversations about getting better, this episode covers it all.⏱ Chapters0:00 – 2026 Golf Driver Releases & Early Teases32:11 – PGA of America: 6 New Rule Changes47:12 – Our 2026 Golf Goals

New dad, no range time, stuck in traffic, shows up late… and somehow plays one of his best rounds of the year.In this episode, Charles breaks down how a single swing thought (footwork!) completely changed his game — and why training while holding a newborn actually works. We also review the $50 Amazon rangefinder vs a $550 Bushnell Pro XE, talk LAB putter feel and inserts, and debate the Golf Digest “Build Your Ultimate Round” challenge.Whether you’re a golf dad, gear nerd, or someone trying to get better without touching a range, this episode hits all the relatable pain points.⛳ Chapters00:00 – Solo Dad Golf Hour01:19 – Stressful No-Warmup Round05:50 – LAB DF3 Putter Review Round 209:44 - LAB DF3 Insert Sighting11:29 – Testing the $50 Rangefinder vs Bushnell20:49 – What New Dads Can Actually Train at Home27:28 – Ultimate Round Golf Draft ($80 Challenge)🎧 Topics• Playing well with no warmup• Footwork training at home with a newborn• LAB DF3 putter performance & feel• $50 rangefinder vs $550 Bushnell• Why slope readings differ so much• Building your “Ultimate Round” with $80• Hole-in-one odds vs albatross rarity• Simulator hole-in-one challenge debate

This week on Off TRAQ, we break down one of golf’s most overlooked decisions: choosing the right tee box. Most golfers play from the wrong tees — and it affects scoring, pace, and the way the course is meant to be played. We walk through different ways to pick your tees, what yardages matter, and the ego traps every amateur falls into.We also have some fun with a big hypothetical:If you could steal one skill from any pro golfer — driver, irons, wedges, or putting — what are you taking to improve your game?And finally, we share our honest thoughts on TopGolf — just our experiences and how it fits into the golf world today.Come hang out for a mix of real golfer talk, practical tips, and the usual Off TRAQ debates.ChaptersTee Boxes: Why Most Golfers Choose WrongThe One Pro Skill We’d StealOur Thoughts on Topgolf

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy go head-to-head in the Build-A-Bag Challenge, competing to build the perfect golf bag for their guest, Richard Kim, using his budget. They break down wood choices, iron setups, wedge gapping, and putter philosophy, revealing how two golfers can create completely different bags from the same starting point.Whose setup will Richard choose — and which one would you play?If you love What’s In The Bag videos, golf debates, and gear talk, this one’s for you.

This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy ask the question many amateurs overlook; does the golf ball actually matter? Then they square off over which is better for golfers' game: playing a short course or grinding at the range. And finally, they bring back a fun segment: asking ChatGPT what it thinks of more golf brands, this time covering Cobra, PXG, Mizuno, and Srixon.

We kick off Off TRAQ with three of golf’s most heated debates - should amateurs play blades, are Ryder Cup fans out of control, and what really makes someone a golf D-bag? Charles and Roy dive into the opinions that golfers actually argue about.