The Journey to St. Andrews

Episode 16 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (The Masters. Reynolds. Calamity Jane and Pimento Cheese Sandwhiches))

Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and welcome back. This bonus sized episode I'll take you along on my recent trip to Augusta, GA the iconic home of The Masters Tournament. I'll share some of the rich traditions that make this event so special and offer insider tips for those of you planning to attend in the future.
This episode isn't just about golf; it's also about how my family experiences Masters week (a true holiday for us). From casual backyard grilling to swimming and playing with the kids, I’ll show you how we balance the intensity of the Masters tournament with relaxing family time. And, of course, a few rounds of golf at Reynolds Lake Oconee. 
As we conclude, I'm already filled with anticipation for next year's Masters. Tune in to hear all about my Masters week in Augusta, a blend of personal growth, family bonding, and a deep, enduring passion for improving my golf game. 
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Episode 15 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Steel Canyon, Bobby Jones, & Driver Bunting)

Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall, and welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." I'm just easing back into things after that fun golf trip to Southern Utah.
I’ve been hitting the links at Steel Canyon and Bobby Jones here in North Atlanta. Steel Canyon is a real test of accuracy, and a decent course to get out and just practice regularly (and shot my lowest round there last week). In other areas though I didn’t nail the scores at Bobby Jones during a golf-meets-business round, but hey, I’m sticking with my trusty 3-wood until my driver behaves.
Reflecting on that Utah trip, it really sharpened my swing. Feeling more dialed in with every club, especially my wedges. Also, got the Masters week coming up, and I’m psyched about our PGA beer, Calamity Jane.
Stick around for more golf chatter and tips. Hit that like and subscribe, and catch you next time. Keep swinging y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. 

Episode 14 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Southern Utah Golf Trip - Series 2 of 2 episodes)

Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode, we continue our golfing journey through Southern Utah, delving into the stunning scenery that makes this region a golfer's paradise. From the valleys of Sun River Golf Club to the peaks and lava rock-lined fairways of Black Desert Golf Club, we explore a variety of terrains that challenge and invigorate the competitive spirit of the game.
This was a golf trip for the books, filled with good times, good people, good drinks and great golf. I really discovered how much I like this game and how much driven I am when I'm playing competitively and supporting a team. Can't wait for the next one. You can see some pictures and videos of the trip on my social medias @elliottphall. 
Please like, follow, and subscribe. Courses played: Paiute Wolf, Sun River, Entrada, Copper Rock, Coral Canyon, The Ledges, Black Desert, Sand Hollow, Bali Hai. 

Episode 13 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Southern Utah Golf Trip - Series 1 of 2 episodes)

Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall. I'm excited to release the first installment of a two-part series detailing my unforgettable golf trip through golf landscapes of southern Utah. In this episode, we kick things off with a fun round at the Paiute Wolf Course, right after we land in Vegas, then it's off to Southern Utah for more non-stop golf (12 rounds in 6 days). 
We'll be chatting about my scores, the strategies I employed, my deep-seated love for golf, and how this journey has significantly influenced my play. I'll discuss the unique tournament formats we tackled and how my game evolved, navigating through challenges and witnessing gradual improvements as the trip progressed.
And also stay tuned for the second and final part of this series as I take you through our adventures on the stunning greens of southern Utah.
Courses played: Paiute Wolf, Sun River, Entrada, Copper Rock, Coral Canyon, The Ledges, Black Desert, Sand Hollow, and Bali Hai. 

Episode 12 - The Journey ...to St. Andrews (Ansley Settindown, Steel Canyon, Bobby Jones, and Wedges))

Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. In this episode we'll be diving into the recent courses I got to play. One of which was Ansley Settindown in North Atlanta! Also, I'll be discussing mitigating expectations with my game and my goals with it. And excited to announce I finally won a week in my fantasy golf league for the The Players Championship! Lastly, I'll talk about how my chipping and putting has improved and making sure to stay focused on the other areas as well. As always please like, follow, and subscribe to stay up-to-date. You can also follow me personally on social media @elliottphall 

Episode 11- The Journey ...to St. Andrews (TPC Sugarloaf & Self-Lesson)

Hey y'all, it's Elliott Hall with another episode off "The Journey to St. Andrews." Quick heads up, I got a new mic thinking it'd be an upgrade, but it turns out it's not as crisp as the old one - my bad! Always making progress. Today, I'm sharing a bit about playing at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia, thanks to a chance encounter with a member there I met in Orlando at the National PGA conference. 
I'll also touch on my latest fantasy golf league play, minor tweaks to my golf simulator, and how I'm honing my practice, especially with chipping & putting. Learned a lot about precision and how different greens can play tricks on your game. 
Sorry for the step back with the audio, I'll keep working on it. Don't forget to hit like, follow, and subscribe for all our adventures and, fingers crossed, crisper audio next time! You can also follow me directly on @elliottphall on social media. 

Episode 10 - The Journey... to St. Andrews (North Fulton Golf Course, Golf Simulator, & Improving Audio)

Welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." This episode is all about my quest to sharpen my golf skills and boost our podcast's sound quality. I'm upgrading our mics for clearer sound, despite the challenge of recording in a car. I'm dedicated to making our listening experience top-notch.
Today, I want to share insights from playing at the North Fulton municipal course. Despite its mediocre conditions, I still had a good time and was able to really focus on my game since I was playing alone. 
I'm exploring a golf simulator to better understand my shots, excited about its potential. Plus, I've started a new golf fantasy league and am planning golf simulator leagues at the brewery.
For the latest on my golf and audio journey, follow me on social media (@elliottphall) and subscribe to our podcast on whichever platform you like. 

Episode 9 -The Journey... to St. Andrews (Chipping, Putting, and quick post work round)

In this episode, we are talking about chipping and putting and also playing a quick 9 at Bobby Jones Golf Course with some Co-workers. Also, I try out the new car set up for recording an episode. The audio is not as good as when I record at home because I have to remove so much background road noise in editing. However, it is better than I expected and I'll keep improving the quality of the audio moving forward. Thanks for your patience and for following The Journey to St. Andrews. 

Episode 8 - Catch Up Series 3 of 3 - Recapping January 2024 and Calamity Jane Beer Expansion

This is the final part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things going on with my game, playing courses, and a bit of business. This turned into one very long recording session, so I decided to edit it down into three smaller episodes. This episode picks up after Episode 7 (called Catch Up Series 2 of 3) and runs through the events of January 2024 and our Calamity Jane Expansion with the new PGA sections. Also, I discuss my new plan to be more consistent with my posting using my new commute to work.    

Episode 7 - Catch Up Series 2 of 3 - Recapping November through December 2023

This is the second part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things going on with my game, playing courses, and a bit of business. This turned into one very long recording session, so I decided to edit it down into three smaller episodes. This episode picks up after Episode 6 (called Catch Up Series 1 of 3) and runs through the events of November and December. Also, I discuss my new plan to be more consistent with my posting using my new commute to work.