Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

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S9 Ep 24: One Time

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Mike returns to familiar ground to square off against his former self. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch Kudos to Titleist - check out

Oct 7
45 min

S9 Ep 23: The Stranger

An 18 hole-stroke play major from the tips at an unfamiliar golf course. What could possibly go wrong? Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: patreon.com/chasingscratch

Oct 2
38 min

S9 Ep 22: LSR #4 - The Last Day of Summer

We close out the Late Summer Run with two dramatic readings, some comtemplation, some goal setting, and some question answering. Want bonus content? Join the Velcro: p

Sep 23
1 h 04 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 bonu

Sep 4
36 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.

Aug 28
46 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 fo

Aug 21
52 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 Copyr

Aug 10
44 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 Copyr

Aug 3
40 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 Kud

Jul 31
41 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

Jul 28
47 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 bo

Jul 24
53 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/chasingscra

Jul 10
1 h 13 min

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.co

Jul 3
1 h 00 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

Jun 19
42 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 a

Jun 12
1 h 14 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

Jun 5
59 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.

May 22
56 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 M

May 15
48 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 go

May 8
1 h 06 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 -

May 1
1 h 06 min

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Mike and Ely, you guys have renewed my love for golf! Started listening to you guys this August after a friend named Travis recommended your podcast! I’m a child of the 80s-90s like you guys. Love the banter. Just moved to Boise and picked up golf again after not golfing since early grad school (2012 ish), where I went out to my local course (aka my “Lakeside”) and was 13 over after 9. Just walked off the course, no rain check and didn’t touch my clubs til 2017. Total “Palmero” Career, wife, kids… I am with you guys! Used to have a 7 handicap in college and now it’s a 17! Your advice with swing thoughts have both help and frustrated the HECK outta me! Found my “Rick” here at the local Boise Pro-golf…. Lots of hozzle shanks the first 6 rounds out after new Ping irons followed by YouTube rabbit holes! Now my handicap is down to 13.4 and I can also yell “C’mon Rick!!” Love the show and have shared it with my OG golf crew. Keep at it fellas!

FaqU Chrono · Sep 2026

Was turned onto this podcast by a buddy. I’ve burned through 71/2 seasons pretty quickly. Love the show. I love that it’s not just a highlight reel. Que dramatic music Lenny. The scorecards don’t show pictures so to hear them say “rope hook into the trees “ is a relief from the typical “ look how awesome I am “ podcast. Thanks for keep it relatable. Can’t wait to get current and see where you’re at. LG LG

Needs more cardio · Aug 2026

Just by listening to this podcast I feel like my golf game has improved. Highly entertaining and love these guys’ sense of humor and great friendship. Just finished season one and onto season two.

Sdh613827 · Apr 2026

Absolutely love Chasing Scratch! I love how it’s two best friends competing and cheering for each other in their journey to become scratch golfers. Their honesty and humor is exactly what keeps me listening season after season! I look forward to their new episodes each week! Thank you Mike and Eli!

Cjschoser · Mar 2026

Used to be great storytelling with heart and an interesting look at two relatable guys on a mission. Now it’s just a bunch of ad reads and inside jokes. Feels like they are phoning it in these days. Sorry guys, but have to tell it like it is.

Tincup_1982 · Sep 2026

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