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The Gear Dive: Golf prodigy Cole Hammer talks equipment, not turning pro, committing to Texas

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8 years ago

Oct 18, 2018

Cole Hammer, who once qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open at 15 years old, joins The Gear Dive Podcast with Johnny Wunder to discuss equipment, being a Freshman at the University of Texas, committing for 4 years, not turning pro and his crazy big summer including a win at the 2018 Western Amateur.

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8 Comments

Johnny Wunder

Oct 19, 2018 at 8:40 am

Not harsh. Honest and needed to be said. I appreciate it, trust me.

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Chaz

Oct 19, 2018 at 2:30 am

This podcast needs to step up its game..terrible sound on a regular basis and Johnny Wunder needs to stop interrupting his guests before the finish their responses.. great content but terrible delivery.

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- Dirk
  
  Oct 19, 2018 at 3:38 am
  
  Also enjoy the podcasts from Johnny a lot, but sometimes a question is re-phrased 4 times. Anyways, I still never miss a podcast. keep it up
  
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  - Johnny Wunder
    
    Oct 19, 2018 at 8:39 am
    
    Hey all,
    
    This feedback is much appreciated and taken to heart. This is exactly the kind of stuff I wanna hear. In regards to sound I’m working on a system that is consistent and have been toying with different software to make it so. Always challenging with call in guests but it’ll get fixed. In regards to my interview style, yes it is also something I’m trying to improve. Thank you all for the support of the show and I will continue to listen to all feedback and work to deliver a show y’all can enjoy and be proud of.
    
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    - Chaz
      
      Oct 20, 2018 at 3:16 am
      
      Keep it up! Like I said great content and I do really enjoy your guests and content. My only feedback Just try to to get your sound on point ( I.e. 19th hole, TG2…they don’t have major sound issues) and be a little more smooth in the delivery and your your questions…allowing your guests to give a full answer before you throw another question at them. Love hearing about all things golf equipment!!
      
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Blake

Oct 18, 2018 at 5:59 pm

This should get taken down and re-mixed. Coles mic was way to low. Hosts mic was way way to hot. And then the constant paper shuffling,keyboard tapping, and paper shuffling. Jeez thats was work listening to this.

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- Blake
  
  Oct 18, 2018 at 6:47 pm
  
  Sorry if that sounded harsh.
  
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- Guy
  
  Oct 18, 2018 at 7:12 pm
  
  I’m not sure why this is a problem that continually occurs. It really doesn’t take much to run the thing through something like audacity and level the volumes for each persons track.
  
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Building my 2026 gamer WITB: Ranking the contenders and new putter projects – Club Junkie Podcast

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1 day ago

Jun 4, 2026

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The annual What’s In The Bag build is underway, and on this episode of Club Junkie, Brian breaks down the clubs currently leading the race for a spot in his 2026 gamer setup. From drivers and fairway woods to irons, wedges, and shafts, he ranks the equipment that’s performing best and explains what’s separating the front runners from the rest of the field.

Brian also heads into the workshop to discuss several putter projects currently on the bench. From head options and shaft choices to build ideas and testing plans, he shares what he’s working on and which putters could become serious contenders for the bag this season.

If you’re a gear junkie who loves equipment testing, club building, and the never-ending pursuit of the perfect setup, this episode is for you.

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Tour Edge Exotics mini driver review + TaylorMade Spider ZT Max first look – Club Junkie

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1 week ago

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On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.

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2 weeks ago

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On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand-new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, their performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love — and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.

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