Putt Craft Podcast

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A podcast covering the news and events surrounding Putt Craft.

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131 episodes

Tom Loftus caps off 'Season 3' with dramatic come from behind win

Tom Loftus went ace/ace on 17/18 to finish his comeback win over Kaden Haselius and Josh Benesh. What we learned about scorecard submissions and should Kaden Haselius 11 ace performance be looked at for "Tournament Performance of the Year"?

36m
Mar 31
Top storylines as we close out our league year with Saturday's 'Event 56'

Are the "Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year and Most Improved Player races all but over? We make the cases that they may not be on todays episode. Register for Saturdays Event 56 at Golf Zone over at puttcraft.com

47m
Mar 29
A potential cash tournament on the horizon + a deep dive into our "direct path" rule

We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a cash tournament plus dig into some unique rulings and when theyve come up throughout our history.

37m
Mar 21
Zack Haselius sets course record in fifth career victory while Mark Giannini shines

Its career victory #5 for Zack Haselius who sunk 8 aces and set a new course record (31) in the process.  Mark Giannini finishes in the top-five for the first time in his career (open) while Mike Pendleton continues his hot streak. Four new players make their stroke play debut and more during this Instant Reaction podcast. 

40m
Mar 16
Andy Stahlman makes 'Player Rankings' debut + Grand Slam preview

Andy Stahlman debuts on this weeks Player Rankings plus we preview Fridays Event 55 at Grand Slam Coon Rapids.

39m
Mar 13
INSTANT REACTION: Pendleton, Giannini, Dunkel, Benesh all impress while "POTY" unofficially becomes a two horse race

The POTY race "un"officially comes down to two players with both Erik Haselius and Shawn Brown winning their 5th and 7th event of the year respectively. Mike Pendleton, Mark Giannini, Josh Benesh, Anthony Dunkel, Andy Stahlman and Brady Storhoff all impress.  

1h 14m
Feb 25
Six storylines to preview Saturday's 'Double Header' + 'Reel Tournament'

We preview Saturdays Double Header at the Golf Zone with six separate storylines and chat Reel Tournament.

50m
Feb 22
Fringe 'Award Season' nominees that could eventually emerge as the winner, and how they'd do it

We go deep into the hypothetical game to consider some eventual award season winners who may not even be nominees currently. Plus the 2024 Open Schedule (through July).

26m
Feb 15
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Minnesota Golf Show

We recap the 2024 Minnesota Golf Show with the seven lessons we learned.

23m
Feb 11
How far will Josh Benesh ascend up 'Player Rankings' after first career victory?

We rank the top-10 players in Putt Craft, preview the Golf Show and put some odds on "Awards Season. 

54m
Feb 04
INSTANT REACTION: Moose Mountain | Josh Benesh captures first career win, ties course record in the process

Josh Benesh outlasted Erik Haselius and Zack Haselius to win his first tournament at Moose Mountain Tuesday night. He tied Justin Hackmans course record 39 in the process. This Instant Reaction podcast breaks it all down.

29m
Jan 24
Previewing Moose Mountain + looking ahead to the summer schedule

We preview Tuesdays Moose Mountain Challenge, pour over more of Erik Haselius ace data and peak ahead to the summer schedule.

29m
Jan 19
INSTANT REACTION: New Year's Open | Erik Haselius snaps course record on way to his fourth victory of season

Erik Haselius re-emerges in the winner circle after a few short months away. He set a course (33) and tournament (68) record on his way to his fourth win of the season and sixth win of his career.  Tom Loftus also set a course record (33), Shawn Brown topped 100 career aces, and Kameron Haselius win streak ends at two. 

29m
Dec 30, 2023
Anthony Dunkel reappears on the 'Player Rankings' + Other shakeups?

How far does Kameron Haselius rise in this weeks Player Rankings + a look ahead to Fridays New Years Open at Grand Slam Coon Rapids. 

36m
Dec 26, 2023
INSTANT REACTION: Ace Course Classic | Kameron Haselius sends message with record breaking night

Its a second consecutive victory for Kameron Haselius who broke both the course (31) and tournament (65) record. Anthony Dunkel returns to the top-five with a second place finish of his own.

20m
Dec 09, 2023
Mike Pendleton makes his 'Player Ranking' debut + Ace Course

We break down what could be the final trip to Grand Slam Burnsville and update the Player Rankings.

47m
Dec 04, 2023
We go deep on both the 'Player of the Year' and 'Rookie of the Year' races

Who has the best chance of challenging Shawn Brown for "Player of the Year" and will "Rookie of the Year" come down to a two person race or will someone else emerge? New website + news articles + Ace Course update all on this episode of the Putt Craft Podcast. 

44m
Nov 27, 2023
INSTANT REACTION: Kameron Haselius sinks nine aces to snatch first Open victory

Shawn Brown and Kameron Haselius capture victories in first ever Double Header at Golf Zone. Find out how they got there on this instant reaction podcast. 

22m
Nov 12, 2023
Fall Classic Preview | Golf Zone awaits our 7th (and 8th) visit

Weve got a full course preview ahead of Saturdays Double Header. Course records, most aces, hardest shots and is Golf Zone a favorable course for lefties?

33m
Nov 08, 2023
A way to early look at the 'Rookie of the Year' race

We feature the nine players we think are most likely to be in the mix for the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award.

22m
Nov 03, 2023
A deeper dive into the 'Match Play Masters'

We discuss our five favorite matches from last weekends Match Play Masters, each players record and which "group" fared the best. We also unveil the winter tournament schedule.

27m
Oct 13, 2023
MATCH PLAY MASTERS: Seeding Show | First round opponents revealed

We reveal the first round matchups for Saturdays Match Play Masters. 

18m
Oct 06, 2023
Zack Haselius jumps into top-3 in latest 'Player Rankings'

We reveal the consequential* Player Rankings in the lead up to the Match Play Masters (Saturday, October 7th, Eagle Lake). *Rankings will be used for seeding purposes.

47m
Sep 30, 2023
INSTANT REACTION: Fall Classic | Zack Haselius sets course record on his way to fourth career victory

The five-person course record tie is no more as Zack Haselius lays claim to it himself with a bogeyless 40. Make it a record eight 6th place finishes for Anthony Dunkel, including three consecutive. Who has the longest top-five finish streak now that Erik Haselius 14 straight has come to an end?

36m
Sep 17, 2023
The five best storylines heading into Saturday's Fall Classic

Anthony Dunkel, Erik Haselius and the five-way course record tie highlight the top storylines heading into Saturdays Fall Classic.

27m
Sep 14, 2023
Changes all over 'Player Rankings' that feature two top-10 debuts

We review some of the statistical leaders from the midway point of the season and unveil the latest Player Rankings.

32m
Sep 09, 2023
INSTANT REACTION: Revamped Eagle Lake provides us with plenty to consider

Erik Haselius wins his second consecutive event on what feels like a brand new course. How new is "new enough" when considering past records and stats?

39m
Aug 31, 2023
E-Leaguers on the rise + Previewing Wednesday's Eagle Lake Open

We preview Wednesdays Eagle Lake Open (7pm start, Under the Lights) and reveal some interesting storylines as the event approaches. Who has the best case to appear in next weeks Player Rankings and could we see some shuffling at the top?

30m
Aug 29, 2023
INSTANT REACTION: Loon's Nest Open | Kameron Haselius collects first Putt Craft title

The competition was fierce as all five of tonights top-five finishers would have finished in the top-five of the last Open event at Loons Nest. We recap tonights event + an interview with the winner, Kameron Haselius. 

21m
Aug 22, 2023
Why Mark Giannini may be the one to beat Monday night at Loon's Nest

We prepare for the final Evolution League event of the outdoor season by outlining why Mark Giannini could be the one to beat. Plus, how you should be playing hole #16, the most difficult hole on the course and 17th most difficult on the circuit (out of 279).

24m
Aug 20, 2023