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Chasing Scratch

Two friends. One goal. Unlimited optimism.

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S9 · E21
September 4 · 36 min
S9 Ep 21: LSR #3 - The Heat
As The Late Summer run enters it's 3rd week, Eli tries to bring down his handicap to unprecedented levels while Mike attempts a round on the face of the sun. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vortex Kudos to Mizzen+Main - go to mizzenandmain.com and use SCRATCH20 for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "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 "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 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E20
August 28 · 46 min
S9 Ep 20: LSR #2 - The Hip Move, The Simulations, and The Fraud
The Late Summer run continues. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist Kudos to Footjoy Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% your first purchase MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "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 "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 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E19
August 21 · 52 min
S9 Ep 19: LSR #1 - Most Likely Scores, Post-Irish Honesty, & Cardinal Strategery
Mike and Eli get back on the mics for the first time since Ireland to talk schedule, the strange USGA better-ball posting rule, have a post-Ireland Honesty Hour, goals for the Late Summer Run and first rounds of this year's LSR. Golfer's Journal Video - Tom Coyne with Stan Utley: https://youtu.be/3CiSWYWNMZw?si=r1cv5uHPpxvYsUU0 Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon: Get 15% off at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch - Email "Let's go, Let's go" to mattm@nerdfitness.com Kudos to LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "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 "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 "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Air to the Throne" is by Doug Maxwell "Connect The Dots" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Latest Scandal" purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E18
August 10 · 44 min
S9 Ep 18: LIVE from Ireland - Going the Distance
Mike and Eli recap week 2 in Ireland. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E17
August 3 · 40 min
S9 Ep 17: LIVE from Ireland Week 1 Wrap-Up
Mike and Eli wrap up Week 1 in Ireland Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E16
July 31 · 41 min
S9 Ep 16: LIVE from Ireland - Rounds 3, 4, & 5
Mike and Eli document rounds 3-5 of the 2026 Ireland trip at Seapoint, Ardglass, and The Island. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E15
July 28 · 47 min
S9 Ep 15: LIVE from Ireland - Rounds 1 & 2
Mike and Eli document their opening rounds of the 2026 Ireland trip at Portmarnock and Royal Dublin. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Fairways and Fundays Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E14
July 24 · 53 min
S9 Ep 14: Next Stop, Dublin
Right before getting on the plane to Ireland, we make predictions, answer questions, define success, and try to prepare for the biggest golf trip of our lives. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon: Get 15% off at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Swaggerty's - https://www.swaggertys.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: "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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Reason" Karoake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5JYEFcGnU&list=RDMk5JYEFcGnU&start_radio=1 Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E13
July 10 · 1 hr 13 min
S9 Ep 13: A Tale of Two 4ths
Mike and Eli recap their July 4th rounds & then hit a legendary set of questions for the Mid-Year Mailbag. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch 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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com "The Reason" Karoake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5JYEFcGnU&list=RDMk5JYEFcGnU&start_radio=1 Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E12
July 3 · 1 hr
S9 Ep 12: The Mixer
A visit to Pinehurst, a meet-up at River Bend, and a dual experiment. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy: footjoy.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main: Use promo code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E11
June 19 · 42 min
S9 Ep 11: Moving Forward
Sometimes you have to move forward in order to move forward. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist: titleist.com Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT: DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscatch 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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E10
June 12 · 1 hr 14 min
S9 Ep 10: Failing and Trying Again (feat. Steve Kamb)
Mike and Eli issue a clarification from last episode; Mike stops answering Eli's phone calls; Eli tries to keep a streak alive; author Steve Kamb joins the show to talk about How to Try Again. Interested in Steve's book? Get details here: HowToTryAgain.com Want to add to the Wall of failure: HowToTryAgain.com/fail For a chance to win 6 free months of Nerd Fitness training, email book receipts to LGLG@stevekamb.com Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Mizzen+Main: use promo code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first purchase at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Lagoon Sleep: get 15% off your first purchase at lagoonsleep.com/scratch 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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E9
June 5 · 59 min
S9 Ep 9: Bearshark Returns
Mike and Eli put the Bearshark uniforms on again and start playing for real; Mike plays a tournament; a quick minute with Dr. Bob Rotella. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Footjoy - Footjoy.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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E8
May 22 · 56 min
S9 Ep 8: The Bull's Horns, Part Deux
Eli returns to the scene of the crime to face an old foe; Mike takes on an 8th grader; Josh Nichols comes by to lay out the full details of our individual practice plans. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch 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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E7
May 15 · 48 min
S9 Ep 7: The Cusp
Progress can take many forms. Lenny cue the 5.2 music. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to Lagoon - go to lagoonsleep.com/scratch for 15% off your first purchase 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/ "Summer Noir" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E6
May 8 · 1 hr 6 min
S9 Ep 6: Interview with Timothy Simons & Listener Questions [BONUS]
Week off? Nah. We're back with some bonus content - we answer a few listener questions about the last few episodes and then talk with actor Timothy Simons about how he got into golf, Veep, Hollywood Program Height, Celebrity Tournaments, his first full bag fitting at TPI, and whether he's a Bear or a Shark. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Shot Pattern - https://shotpattern.app/chasingscratch 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/
S9 · E5
May 1 · 1 hr 6 min
S9 Ep 5: Eli, Rewired
Mike and Eli recap their trip to TPI and round with Jayson Nickol in California. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Mizzen+Main - use code SCRATCH20 at mizzenandmain.com for 20% off your first purchase 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/ "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E4
April 27 · 52 min
S9 Ep 4: The Plan 9.0
Josh Nichols re-joins the show to explain the "This is It" Practice Plan; Mike plays Old Town; Eli has doubts. Mike & Eli go into a mental coaching session with Josh Nichols. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - Titleist.com Kudos to Vuori - save 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Footjoy - Footjoy.com Kudos to ShotPattern - save 20% off at shotpattern.app/chasingscratch 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/ "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E3
April 17 · 47 min
S9 Ep 3: Couples Therapy
Mike & Eli go into a mental coaching session with Josh Nichols. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Lagoon Sleep - save 15% at lagoonsleep.com/scratch Kudos to LMNT - DrinkLMNT.com/chasingscratch 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/ "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC
S9 · E2
April 10 · 33 min
S9 Ep 2: Still Two Guys Trying to Figure Out How to Play Twice a Week
Eli finds a new weekly competitor; Mike plays the Cardinal with an LPGA Tour pro. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - want to join us at our San Diego event? Register here: The 4th Annual Mantooth Kudos to Mizzen+Main: Use code SCRATCH20 for 20% off your first order at mizzenandmain.com Kudos to Fit For Golf: Go to fitforgolf.app/chasingscratch for 25% off any subscription and a 7-day free trial 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/ "Meaningful Change" purchased via PremiumBeat.com "Amazing World Time Lapse" purchased via PremiumBeat.com The Lincoln Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPLFqtV7dGY "Epic Battle Speech" is by Wayne Jones "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "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 "Philosophy" by Eskimotion purchased via PremiumBeat.com Mixed by Lenny Sterner Copyright © Drupelets Media LLC

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