The Hill Unscripted

92% of Golfers Use the WRONG Golf Ball

Season 2, Episode 14 – Welcome back to The Hill Unscripted — the official podcast of Maple Hill Golf! Every two weeks, host Bob Kitchen brings you real talk from inside t

Inside Bridgestone Golf: Engineering, Tour Secrets & The RX Revolution

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Hill Unscripted! 🎙️ Join Bob Kitchen from Maple Hill Golf as he sits down with Adam Rehberg, Senior Marketing Manager at Bridgesto

Father's Day Special: Life Lessons, Golf, and Growing Up Kitchen

Season 2, Episode 12 – In this special Father's Day episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his oldest son, James Kitchen, for an honest conversation a

The Formula That Built One of America's Best Junior Golf Programs

Season 2, Episode 11 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his father, Rich Kitchen—known to thousands simply as “The Pro.” With 5

The Golf Industry Makes NO Sense Right Now

Season 2, Episode 10 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen breaks down everything happening in the golf world right now—from LIV Golf drama and mini drive

Meet the Mother Behind Maple Hill Golf

Season 2, Episode 9 – In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his mother, Nancy Kitchen, for a heartfelt conversation abou

The Golf Industry Is Lying to You… (My Honest Rant)

Season 2, Episode 8 – In this solo episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen (BK) goes OFF on the golf industry. With over 30 years in golf retail, BK breaks down the

The Masters Experience You Don’t See on TV

Season 2, Episode 7 – Bob Kitchen is joined by his brother Andy Kitchen and Maple Hill GM Steve Strock to break down their unforgettable trips to the Masters at Augusta N

Wilson’s Comeback? The Truth About Performance, Price & Playing What Actually Works

Season 2, Episode 6 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Harry Nodwell, Wilson Golf’s Global Product Line Manager, for an honest, behind-t

Why Mizuno Is Built Different: Forging, Feel & the Truth About Quality

Season 2, Episode 5 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Tim Heffelfinger, Mizuno Golf sales rep, to break down what truly separates Mizun

Zero Torque, Global Growth & the Future of Bettinardi

Season 2, Episode 4 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen welcomes Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf, for a deep dive into one of golf’s most r

Quantum Leap: Callaway’s Bold New Tech & a 50-Year Golf Friendship

Season 2, Episode 3 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with longtime family friend and Callaway sales rep Mike Dykema for a conversation that

Inside the Fitting Room: Dub Ogden on LIV, New Gear & Golf Truths

Season 2, Episode 2 – The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Maple Hill Golf’s head fitter and longtime friend, William “Dub” Ogden, for a wide-ranging, unfilter

The Mind Behind the Roll: Guerin Rife on Innovation, Impact & the Future of Putting

Season 2, Episode 1 – The Hill Unscripted returns for Season 2 with a heavy hitter: Guerin Rife, the legendary designer behind Rife Putters and Evenroll Golf. In this in

Inside Bettinardi Golf: Innovation, Legends, and One Hell of a Turkey Dinner

Episode 17 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen sits down with one of the most respected names in golf — Bob Bettinardi, founder of Bettinar

Callaway’s $1.5B Loss, Par 3 Strategy & Your Holiday Golf Gift Guide

Episode 16 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen delivers a packed session of golf business insights, product tips, and holiday shopping help — just

Internet Golf Booms, LIV Changes, and The Truth About Trade-Ins

Episode 15 - Internet Golf Booms, LIV Changes, and The Truth About Trade-Ins In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen breaks down some of the biggest shifts i

Teaching the Game: Inside the Minds of Michigan’s Top Golf Instructors

Episode 14 - In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen sits down with two of Michigan’s top golf instructors — Terry Ernst and Jeff Caminiti — for a deep,

Ryder Cup Recap, Golf’s Best Stories & 20 Questions with BK

Episode 13 - The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen takes listeners inside his unforgettable trip to the Ryder Cup at Bethpage — one of golf’s most electric venues. He breaks d

Fixing Golf Rules and Busting Gear Myths

Episode 12 - The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen sits down with his father, Rich Kitchen, for a candid, wide-ranging chat about the game, the business, and the people w