Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast
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Two friends. One goal. Unlimited optimism.
Episodes
- S9 Ep 7: On 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 p…
- 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, h…
- 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.co…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 Man…
- S9 Ep 1: Back to the Start
Mike and Eli travel back to River Bend for the first major of the year. #LGLG Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Common…
- S9 Ep 0: Previously, on Chasing Scratch
Sometimes you gotta go back ... to actually move forward. #LGLG Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution…
- Christmas Mailbag 2025
The Christmas Mailbag 2025 episode of Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast reviews New Year's Resolution outcomes, features commentary from Big Cool Ranch, includes Christmas boardroom advice from Eli, and discusses a necessary mindset shift.
- S8 Ep 27: The Eighth End
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 P…
- S8 Ep 26: The Seventh Final Major
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…
- S8 Ep 25: Final Major Preview
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 c…
- S8 Ep 24: Re-entry
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…
- S8 Ep 23: Chasing Scotland
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 S…
- S8 Ep 22: The Day Before Scotland
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…
- S8 Ep 21: Drills, Aids, & Herons
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 t…
- S8 Ep 20: I.O.T.D. (feat. Jayson Nickol)
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 Ku…
- S8 Ep 19: Zing
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 Kudo…
- S8 Ep 18: Hammer Down
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…
- S8 Ep 17: Pasatiempo
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 - d…
- S8 Ep 16: Lemonade (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
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 shotpatt…
- S8 Ep 15: Full Measure
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.co…
- BONUS: The Beach Mailbag
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 ad…
- S8 Ep 14: The Chalkboard
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 Pat…
- S8 Ep 13: Kentucky Fried Bearshark
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 CREDI…
- S8 Ep 12: The Low Before The Show
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/ch…
- S8 Ep 11: Back Again / Player's Ball
Eli's patience is tested, Mike makes progress, and Dr. J stops by to drop some truth. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Mike's Interview on Bag Chatter Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/576mTkhWnr9v…
- S8 Ep 10: Calendar Protection & Clubface Control
Mike and Eli recap recent rounds and handicap movements, discuss 9-hole simulations, talk with Adrienne Carter about protecting the calendar, and bring on Ambassador of Quan Jayson Nickol for Coach's Corner. Want to see us in action? Check…
- S8 Ep 9: Leveling Up (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
Mike and Eli recap their first rounds since the desert, give an update on handicaps, and then Sasho Mackenzie joins to help with leveling up practice plans for the year. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Ku…
- S8 Ep 8: Desert Slashers
Mike and Eli recap their first 2-man event of 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori - vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% off your first purchase Kudos to LMNT - dr…
- S8 Ep 7: The Math
Mike and Eli go over handicap math, talk about Eli's first hypnosis session, and answer listener questions. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Mizzen+Main dress shirts - use code SCRATCH20 for 20% o…
- S8 Ep 6: Low Riser
Mike and Eli go over Mike's Myrtle trip results, question their commitment level over the ball, battle for the first Gauntlet points of the year, discuss recent lessons, and open the mailbag to answer questions. Want bonus content? Join th…
- S8 Ep 5: Pros
Mike and Eli catch up to current day - featuring a confession, simulator details, a podcast first, a new weapon, and how to attack 2.4. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Manscaped: get 20% off and…
- S8 Ep 4: Scorched Earth
Mike and Eli talk with friend of the show Josh Nichols, who brings some brutal honesty. Want more from Josh? Check out The Mental Golf Show podcast or check out his practice plans at joshnicholsgolf.com/practice . Want bonus content? Join…
- S8 Ep 3: The Investigation
Mike plays his first tournament of the year. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy Kudos to Mizzen+Main dress shirts: get 20% off your first purchase at with code SCRATCH20 at mizzen…
- S8 Ep 2: The Warning
Eli continues his comeback at TPI. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: chasingscratchgolf.com/velcro Kudos to Vuori: get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: get 10% off at thestacksystem.com…
- S8 Ep 1: The Comeback
Eli makes a comeback after hip surgery. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on PremiumBeat.com) Right Now Karoake Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FoAgEv8R4…
- S8 Preview: The Year of the Bearshark, Part II
Mike and Eli return to preview season 8. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: Get 20% off your first purchase at vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch MUSIC CREDITS: "Pax" is by Soulish (purchased on P…
- Quite Possibly the Best Year Ever: A New Year's Mailbag
We bring in 2025 discussing Eli's health and swing updates, 2025 resolutions & consequences, Season 8 timing, and answer mailbag questions. Happy New Year! Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Nerd Fitne…
- S7 Ep 28: The Seventh End
The end of quite possibly the seventh season. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to The Stack: Get 10% off with promo code CHASINGSCRATCH Kudos to Titleist & Foot…
- S7 Ep 27: The Un-Final Major
Quite possibly the most un-final major ever. Kudos to Nerd Fitness: nerdfitness.com/chasingscratch Kudos to AG1: drinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by…
- S7 Ep 26: The Handicap Window (feat. Irish Mike)
Mike has a window to signifcantly move his handicap over the closing stretch of season 7; Fit For Golf's Mike Carroll joins to talk about building his new app, how Eli will recover, whether Mike should learn to dunk, and much more. Get 20%…
- S7 Ep 25: Surgery
Eli gets a brand new hip. Kudos to Titleist & Footjoy MUSIC CREDITS: "Dangerous" is by Kevin Macleod "C Major Prelude" is by Bach "Edge of Eternity" is by Norma Rockwell "Forever Yours" is by Wayne Jones "Documentary Story" purchased via P…
- S7 Ep 24: Swing Cloud
Mike ends the late summer run; Eli prepares for the early fall knife; and we do our best to empty the Late Summer Mailbag. Kudos to AG1: DrinkAG1.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Vuori: vuoriclothing.com/chasingscratch for 20% of your first pur…
- S7 Ep 23: Penultimate Summer Run (feat. Sasho Mackenzie)
Mike and Eli apologize to a loyal listener and give updates on the Late Summer Run/Knife; Sasho Mackenzie stops by to talk Eli's upcoming rehab and some upcoming enhancments to the Stack program for this offseason; the mailbag is opened ag…
- S7 Ep 22: Freed Up
In week 3 of the 2024 Late Summer Run, Mike talks about his first hypnosis experience and the immediate results; Eli counts down till surgery; listener questions are answered. MUSIC CREDITS: "My Town Yo Town" is by Doug Maxwell "C Major Pr…
- S7 Ep 21: The Invisible Cap
Eli schedules surgery, Mike tries to move his index in the right direction, and we talk with Mindset & Performance Coach Adrienne Carter about hypnosis. Mike's Titleist GT fitting YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/HwiAGVumVC4?si=f6zM1rpxoE7u…
- S7 Ep 20: Late Summer Running
Let it bang, Lenny. The Late Summer Run is back. Eli gets a definitive answer on his hip; Mike comes with a detailed response to a listener question and kicks off his LSR with 3 rounds at The Cardinal. Want bonus content including our week…
- BONUS: Convalescence
In an unplanned bonus release, Mike and Eli play this week's Tuesday Has No Feel podcast with about 20 minutes of added commentary ahead of Eli's critical doctor appointments this week. Topics include: Mike uses a word incorrectly (0:40),…
- S7 Ep 19: LIVE from Ireland, Pt. 3
The final round drama in Ireland; Mike updates on his current handicap index; Eli gets brutally honest about this season. Kudos to Fairways & Fundays: https://www.fairwaysandfundays.com/ Kudos to Shot Pattern: https://shotpattern.app/