Fresh off muni fairways, member-guest chaos, and enough golf banter to make a starter nervous, this episode of Tales From The Tips is absolutely striped down the middle. DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are back swapping stories from opposite sides of the world — from Mick’s return to the gritty beauty of Australian municipal golf to DA surviving the unpredictable madness of member-guest competition golf, where handicaps are questionable and post-round cocktails are mandatory.

The boys dive deep into the latest action in professional golf, including Cam Young finally breaking through with a massive victory, Adam Scott continuing to age like a fine Australian Shiraz, and Justin Rose proving once again that experience still matters when the pressure hits. Along the way, DA and Mick break down course setup changes, equipment tweaks, and why one tiny adjustment can either save your round… or send you emotionally into the parking lot by Hole 6.

Things heat up when the conversation turns to Quail Hollow and some of the most demanding closing holes in golf. The guys unpack strategy, mental toughness, tournament pressure, and why certain holes can ruin a player’s weekend faster than a cold top off the first tee. There’s also plenty of LIV Golf chatter, bold predictions for upcoming tournaments, insider caddie perspective, and the kind of locker-room storytelling only Tales From The Tips can deliver.

If you love golf stories, Tour-level insight, hilarious caddie tales, and two guys who aren’t afraid to call it exactly how they see it, this episode is for you.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Breakfast Banter
03:11 Mick's Golf Experience in Australia
06:01 DA's Member Guest Experience
09:00 Current Golf Highlights and Events
12:01 Cam Young's Victory and Future Prospects
14:58 Golf Course Layout Changes and Player Performance
17:57 Justin Rose's Club Change and Performance Analysis
21:02 Navigating the Toughest Holes in Golf
25:05 Analyzing the Field: Who Will Win?
27:05 Unique Finds and Player Picks
31:35 The Mental Game of Golf
35:09 The Future of LIV Golf
39:14 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour Caddy Mick Middlemo are back in full swing—covering everything from life inside the ropes to the chaos outside them.

Mick pulls back the curtain on the daily grind of working in the golf world (spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and perfectly raked bunkers), while also giving a crash course in Australian Rules Football that somehow makes more sense than a double-bogey with a wedge in hand.

The fellas dive into the team dynamics of the Zurich Classic, where communication is key—and where one bad swing can turn into two guys silently judging each other for 18 holes. They also tackle the ever-evolving saga of LIV Golf, charity events that remind us golf can actually be wholesome, and highlights from the Mitsubishi Electric Classic.

Things heat up as they break down the mental toll of professional golf—burnout, recovery, and why even the best players in the world occasionally look like they need a hug (or a week off). The guys preview the upcoming test at the infamous Blue Monster, share some bold predictions, and weigh in on Jim Furyk stepping into the Ryder Cup captain role.

And just when you think it couldn’t get more interesting… Justin Rose switches to McLaren Golf clubs?! Yeah, the lads have thoughts.

It all wraps up with some weekend golf plans, a few laughs, and the usual dose of unfiltered caddie insight you won’t get anywhere else.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Work Challenges
03:10 Golfing Experiences and Insights
05:59 Australian Rules Football Explained
08:53 Charity Events and Golf Tournaments
12:10 Zurich Classic and Team Golf Dynamics
17:02 Live Golf's Future and Player Perspectives
20:00 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Highlights
25:33 The Pressure of Winning
28:07 Burnout and Recovery in Golf
30:21 The Blue Monster: Challenges Ahead
34:34 Picks and Predictions for the Tournament
37:07 Ryder Cup Captaincy Controversy
40:43 Justin Rose's Surprising Equipment Change
43:45 Weekend Plans and Golf Outings

In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA is joined by PGA Professional Chris Fortney and special guest Joe Davis to break down one of the most unique stops in golf—the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. And let’s just say… this isn’t your typical “fairways and greens” conversation.

The guys dive into the chaos (and strategy) of the modified Stableford scoring system—where birdies are gold, bogeys sting a little less, and playing it safe is basically a losing strategy. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix aggressive golf with scoreboard pressure, this is your crash course—with a few laughs along the way.

From course management decisions to the mental gymnastics of switching between formats, DA, Chris, and Joe unpack what it really takes to succeed when the rules of the game get flipped on their head.

Then, things get even more interesting as they welcome Ashley Hamilton, Senior Tournament Director of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic. She takes you behind the ropes of what it takes to run a high-impact PGA TOUR Champions event on a tight timeline—while still delivering big results for the community. From sustainability initiatives to meaningful charitable partnerships, this isn’t just a golf tournament… it’s a well-oiled machine with a purpose.

The episode also tees up a look at the future of the event, the evolving player dynamics during live competition, and how innovation—both on and off the course—is shaping the modern golf experience.

If you like your golf talk with insight, humor, and a peek behind the curtain, this one’s for you.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mitsubishi Electric Classic
02:23 Understanding Modified Stableford Scoring
05:21 Course Strategy and Management
07:17 Mindset for Stroke Play Tournaments
12:12 Interview with Ashley Hamilton: Tournament Insights
17:25 Community Impact and Sustainability Initiatives
23:33 Maximizing Impact in Limited Time
26:12 Innovations in Scoring and Tournament Structure
27:38 Charitable Partnerships and Community Engagement
29:36 Future Vision for the Tournament
38:01 Live Tournament Insights and Player Dynamics