Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

On this year's Annual Christmas Mailbag: New Year's Resolution results are shared, Big Cool Ranch speaks out, Eli gives Christmas Boardroom advice, Mike makes a statement about a needed mindset shift, and much more. Kudos to Titleist for the incredible prizes New YouTube Series - Between Two Sims: https://youtu.be/45hjEjhMByo Interested in Ireland 2026? chasingscratchgolf.com/events Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness: Nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch

Mike & Eli announce a new YouTube Series and upcoming Christmas mailbag. NEW YouTube Series "Between Two Sims": https://youtu.be/45hjEjhMByo Got Questions for the Christmas Mailbag? Email mike@chasingscratchgolf.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Muzak" is by Eldorado, purchased via PremiumBeat.com

Mike and Eli get philosophical to close out Season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Titleist Finding Feel video: https://youtu.be/LWRyhi-yD1o?si=0bzFAdT7WW8t3pLd Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Chase - Scoring Action" is by Kevin Macleod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "Art of Silence V2" is by Uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Haunted Western" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

The story of the Seventh Final Major. Want bonus content including our weekly Tuesday podcast? Join the Velcro here: patreon.com/chasingscratch Chasing Scratch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMh34EM2cKpZeaNVu2fkAg MUSIC CREDITS: "Dreaming of Six" is by Uncle J. Feather “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Chase - Scoring Action” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Grim League" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100779 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "Art of Silence V2" is by Uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial "Under Cover" is by Wayne Jones "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Champion's Routine" is by Aulx Studio purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Come to the Water" is by The Commandeers purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Old Tale" is by Magdelena "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Constant Motion" is by Chris Haigh purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Fog" is by Little Red Church purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

Mike and Eli free flow the night before the Final Major. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - get 10% off by using SCRATCH10 at MapleHillGolf.com Kudos to Mizzen and Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin MacLeod ℗ Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Mike and Eli re-enter real life after the trip to Scotland. Want to go to Ireland in 2026? Full details here: chasingscratchgolf.com/events Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to The Stack System - save 10% at thestacksystem.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori - save 20% on your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Faceoff” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "Engimatic" is by bensound.com "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "It's Coming" is by Josh Kirsch / Media Right Productions "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Game Changer" is by Evan MacDonald (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) Edited by Lenny Sterner © 2025 Drupelets Media, LLC

The trip to Scotland. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to LMNT: drinklmnt.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Scotland the Brave" "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Mike and Eli discuss recent game developments, goals and expectations for the upcoming Scotland trip, Irish Mike joins to discuss what he thinks about over the ball, and Titleist's Shane Dyel joins to talk wedge fitting. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Mike and Eli discuss current drills, rash decision purchases, recent results, and one of the strangest things ever seen on a golf course. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to The Stack - save 10% at thestacksystem.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Mike's coach Jayson Nickol joins to discuss his 5-day boot camp with Mike in NC; Eli starts seeing glimpses on the golf course. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to goodr - goodr.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Eli plays some real golf; Mike makes a discovery. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - get 10% off by using SCRATCH10 at MapleHillGolf.com Kudos to LMNT - DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

The 2025 Late Summer Run begins. Eli's Putting Lesson YouTube Video Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Funeral March" is by Chopin "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe

Mike travels to California for the Golfer's Journal 2-man at Pasatiempo; Eli continues to make progress. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ "C Major Prelude" is by Bach “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Divine Life Society" is by Jesse Gallagher "Bending Truth" purchased via PremiumBeat.com

Eli gets back out on the range; Mike reveals his half measure; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk injury prevention and recovery. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Game Changer" is by Evan MacDonald (purchased on PremiumBeat.com)

Mike makes a confession; Eli makes a change. YouTube: What's In Mike's Bag Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vortex Rangefinders - save 10% with code SCRATCH10 Kudos to PutterCup - puttercupgolf.com/chasingscratch Dr. Gish's Article - The Fragility of the 40-year-old Disc Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Game Changer" is by Evan MacDonald (purchased on PremiumBeat.com)

Life circumstances delay the next episode until next Monday; we decide to do an impromptu giveaway to make up for it.

Mike and Eli answer listener questions about current swing thoughts, AIM screennames, Snake Oil Ideas, Snake Room NIL deals, the chances Eli becomes a Vegan, the chances we are grifters, our all-time favorite shots, thoughts on becoming adults with growing kids, and much more. Thanks to everyone who sent in a question! Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Faceoff” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones

We focus on the two words in the center. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use promo code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: “Dangerous” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100414 Artist: incompetech.com/ “Decisions” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…isrc=USUAN1100399 Artist: incompetech.com/ "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Story Unfolds" is by Jingle Punks “Enigmatic” is by bensound.com "Extinction Level Event" is by Jingle Punks "Destination Unknown" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "End of Time" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Sharp Senses" is by Ugonna Onyekwe "Dreamy Flashback" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100532 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ "Art of Silence V2" is by Uniq https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial

The story of the 2025 Carltucky Tournament. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Game Changer" is by Evan MacDonald (purchased on PremiumBeat.com)

Lots of feelings. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness - nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Shot Pattern - save 20% at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch Kudos to Carl's Place - https://www.carlofet.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Way Out West" is by Twin Musicom "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "The Game Changer" is by Evan MacDonald (purchased on PremiumBeat.com)