The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews

Hypnosis Fore Golf is run by Steve Woods, a registered hypnotist, author, and speaker with 20+ years' experience helping golfers reduce anxiety and overcome mental barriers. He offers customized programs through private sessions, workshops, and speaking engagements, and supports organizations and charities beyond golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Steve breaks down what hypnosis really is and shares his journey to launching Hypnosis Fore Golf. We also dig into his free strategy sessions, his work with clients including the British Medical Association, and his involvement with England & Wales Blind Golf. Steve addresses potential side effects of hypnosis, reflects on life in England, and gives us a preview of his plans to write a book. This was a hypnotic conversation, and it was an honor to have Steve on the show. Let's tee off.

Desert Willow Golf Resort is a public golf resort in Palm Desert, California, known for offering a high-end desert golf experience with two 18-hole championship courses, practice facilities, instruction through its golf academy, and on-site amenities like dining and event hosting, making it a popular destination for both local golfers and visitors to the Coachella Valley. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Derek shares a breakdown of both golf courses and talks about his journey with the PGA of America, including the PAT. He talks about the club's mobile app, highlights the chef and the food and beverage programming, and talks about the designers behind the golf courses. He also shares the awards the club has earned, the outside events they host, and introduces the team, including a starter who played in the Super Bowl. This was a heartfelt conversation and an honor to have Derek on the show. Let's tee off.

Candy & Junk is a golf gambling handbook and tracking system built for golfers who like to add friendly competition to their rounds. It breaks down a wide range of on-course betting games by explaining how each format works, what the rules are, and how to keep the action organized from tee to green. Alongside the game guide, Candy & Junk also offers a scorecard-style tracking tool designed to make it easier for groups to record side bets, points, and payouts without confusion. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Chris talks about his book, where the idea came from, and how he built it. He breaks down how the book is laid out, who it's written for, and we get into how a copy ended up on my desk. We also talk about how handicaps affect games out on the course, his passion for music, and his time at Brentwood Country Club. This was an awesome conversation and an honor to have Chris on the show. Let's tee off.

The Club at ArrowCreek is a private, member-owned golf and social club located in Southwest Reno, Nevada. It is best known for offering two private 18-hole championship golf courses, along with a wide range of lifestyle amenities and a strong community focus. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Karen gives us a great overview of the Club and shares what her fun title really means, plus what a "normal" day looks like behind the scenes. We also talk about the weather in Reno and some of the best things to do in the area. Karen also walks us through her journey to The Club at ArrowCreek, explains the SHRM Certified Professional designation, and shares how her education and growth in the industry have shaped her leadership. And you'll also get to meet Zipper! This was such a fun and inspiring conversation, and it was an honor having Karen on the show. Let's tee off!

The Shoopy Scramble is an annual charity golf tournament held to raise funds and awareness for skin cancer detection, treatment, and education, particularly melanoma. It was started in 2013 by Brett "Shoopy" Shoopman, a two-time malignant melanoma survivor, and has raised significant money for causes including the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center and melanoma research. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Brett talked about the event and how it got started, explained more about melanoma and the warning signs to watch for, and discussed the importance of sunscreen and wearing sleeves for protection. He also shared his connection to Desert Willow and the team there, covered the cost to play in the event, the need for volunteer support, and a safari experience that is up for grabs, while outlining his plans for future growth and continued efforts to raise awareness about skin cancer. This was a heartwarming conversation, and it was an honor to have Brett on the show. Let's tee off.

Ironwood Country Club is a private member owned club in Palm Desert with two championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball programs, a full wellness and fitness center, spa services, dining, and an active social community. It is known for its scenic setting, luxury residential community, and strong focus on golf and lifestyle amenities. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Josh shares his journey to Ironwood, talks about the two golf courses and all the amenities members enjoy, and provides insight into a major capital project currently underway, along with the various real estate opportunities available. He also discusses his path to becoming a Certified Club Manager and Certified Chief Executive, reflects on a recent golf trip to Scotland, and introduces his leadership team. This was such an amazing conversation and an honor having Josh on the show. Let's tee off.

Axis1 is a golf-putter brand that markets its products as "perfectly balanced, torque-free" putters. Their key claim is that the center of gravity of the putter head is placed directly on the center of the striking face, and aligned with the axis of the shaft/grip. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Grayson gives us an overview of Axis1 putters and discusses the importance of being the first zero-torque putter on the market. He explains what zero-torque means, outlines the different putters they offer, and confirms the importance of a proper putter fitting. Grayson also talks about the Tour players using Axis1, details the Performance Assistance Program, and shares insight on putter grips. This was a technological conversation and an honor having Grayson on the show. Let's tee off.