This episode covers a dominant PGA Tour win, a simple way to improve your golf swing through better tempo, and one of the greatest comebacks in Ryder Cup history. A mix of practical tips, current golf updates, and the stories behind the game.

This episode introduces a new format with four segments covering the Masters recap, simple ways to speed up play, the story behind Rory McIlroy, and updates from Birdie Board. A mix of golf insight, practical tips, and the stories that make the game great.

The Masters Tournament is one of the most iconic events in golf, but there’s a lot more to it than just the leaderboard. In this episode, Corey breaks down the history, traditions, and unique aspects of the Masters, along with key storylines and tee times to watch this week.

Before you even hit your first shot, your golf round has already started. From figuring out how you’re playing to rushing through a warm-up, most golfers overlook the part of the game that sets the tone for everything that follows. In this episode, Corey shares a different way to approach the start of your round, including a real practice round experience and a simple, effective pre-round routine that helps you feel ready without overthinking your swing.

Starting a new golf season is exciting, but it’s also where a lot of frustration begins. In this episode, Corey breaks down why your expectations are probably off, the biggest mistakes golfers make early in the season, and how to approach your first few rounds in a way that actually sets you up for success.

Course strategy starts with looking at the hole and asking a simple question: where are the safe areas? The goal is not to find the perfect shot, it is to choose a plan that gives you the most good outcomes, even when you miss. When you play your error and aim for the safest miss, you keep the ball in play, avoid disaster, and give yourself a chance to finish the hole with confidence.

Golf scoring and handicaps can be confusing, and many golfers misunderstand how the system actually works. In this episode of the Birdie Board Podcast, Corey breaks down concepts that friend groups often get wrong, including score differentials, handicap indexes, and the difference between net and gross scoring.

Golf is one of the only sports where people spend four hours playing and then act like it wasn’t a competition. In this episode, I’m arguing that amateur golf should be structured so competition is normal, tee boxes are based on skill, and handicaps redefine what par is for you on each hole. And if you’re going to compete with friends, the key is agreeing on rules ahead of time, including a simple forgiveness framework that keeps the round fair without making it stressful.

Golf is one of the only sports where you’re often your own referee, and that’s exactly why rules get so heated. In this episode, I dig into the most controversial rules in golf, from divots in the fairway to out of bounds penalties, temporary water relief, and whether playing “modified rules” still counts as your real score. If you’ve ever argued with your buddies about what’s fair, you’re going to have opinions on this one.

Episode 21 wraps up the Birdie Board rules series with the most misunderstood spot on the course: the green. From wrong green relief and marking your ball correctly, to water on the putting surface and the penalties that happen when you hit another ball, this episode covers the practical rules amateurs actually run into. Plus, a quick recap of the Pebble Beach Pro Am and a Birdie Board video idea I’m excited to build next.

Out of bounds is simple, white stakes means trouble, but knowing the rule changes how you play the hole. In this episode, I break down what actually counts as out of bounds, when to hit a provisional, and the strategy that has saved me the most strokes: if you have to miss, missing toward a red-staked penalty area is often way better than flirting with white stakes.

Penalty areas don’t have to be confusing. In this episode, I break down red stakes vs yellow stakes, what “in the penalty area” actually means, and the simple decision every golfer has to make: play it as it lies, or take one penalty stroke and use the correct relief option. If you’ve ever been unsure about a ball near the edge, struggled to get out cleanly, or wondered where you’re allowed to drop, this one will save you strokes.

If your swing feels amazing for a few holes, then suddenly falls apart, it might not be your “feel,” it might be your angles. In this episode, I break down two common mistakes: rotating the lead wrist too much and letting the hands drift off center early. The fix is surprisingly simple, and it’s perfect for winter practice without a ball. Small angles, better tempo, less timing, and a swing that holds up all round.

Bunkers are designed to punish mistakes, but most amateurs make them even harder by misunderstanding the rules. In this episode, Corey walks through bunker relief options, penalties, and edge cases that can actually save strokes if you know when to use them. From standing water to unplayable lies, these are bunker rules every golfer should understand.

The 2026 PGA Tour season doesn’t just start with one tournament, it starts with a story. Signature Events have changed how players plan their schedules, how early tournaments matter, and why the opening weeks of the season carry real weight. With Brooks Koepka officially returning to the PGA Tour and top players ramping up earlier than usual, the 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most interesting in recent memory.

Episode 15 is a winter rules deep dive into the “general area,” the fairway and rough rules that happen between the tee box and the green. Corey covers the 3 minute search rule, lost ball options, how to identify and replace a ball correctly, embedded ball relief, free relief from cart paths and abnormal course conditions, wrong green relief, divots, and how unplayables can save you strokes when you’re stuck behind trees.

A winter rules refresher, tee box edition. Corey breaks down the most important teeing area rules in plain English: late arrivals, the 14 club limit, order of play, where you can legally tee it up, what happens if you tee off outside the markers, provisional balls, and more. He wraps with a quick update on Birdie Board’s growth and why TGL is a fun watch in the offseason.

Jeff Jones, PGA returns to the Birdie Board podcast to break down why winter can be the best season to improve your golf swing. Corey and Jeff talk through simple at home practice setups, what feedback to focus on when you cannot see ball flight, and why grip, posture, and starting position cause most amateur mistakes. The big theme is simple: short daily reps and a clear practice plan now can pay off big when the snow melts.

This episode of the Birdie Board podcast features Dr. Mike Carnuccio, a doctor of physical therapy, breaking down how your spine really works in the golf swing. Mike explains discs, bulges, herniations, and nerve pain in simple language, then connects it all back to golf with off season training ideas, in season warm up routines, and why hip mobility matters as much as spinal strength. If you want to protect your back and keep swinging for years to come, this winter friendly deep dive is a must listen.

This episode of the Birdie Board podcast is a winter friendly refresher on the basics of golf rules. Corey opens his pocket rule book and walks through key concepts like holing out, conceding, substituting your ball, playing it as it lies, and the proper mechanics for taking a drop. He also covers common penalties and what to do when play is suspended for weather. It is a practical, confidence boosting guide for any weekend golfer who wants to post honest scores and track real improvement.