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The Drop by The Caffeine Caddy
Welcome to The Drop by The Caffeine Caddy—a podcast brewed for golf nerds and caffeine junkies alike. One of us stripes it like a pro, the other thinks a “draw” is something you do with crayons. Together, we dive into Tour drama, gear talk, swing woes, and the kind of hot takes you’d expect from two guys over-caffeinated on cold brew. Grab your favorite mug and settle in for a blend of golf, coffee, and questionable advice.
The Drop by The Caffeine Caddy
Episode 18: Are Pro Shops Dead? Ryder Cup Picks & TaylorMade’s New Lifestyle Brand
In Episode 18 of The Drop, Harrison and Zach keep it casual and dive into three big conversations shaping the game right now. They start with Ryder Cup team picks — breaking down the captain’s pick, which players are on the bubble, and how the rosters could swing the outcome between Team USA and Team Europe. From there, the guys shift to TaylorMade’s latest move outside of equipment: launching a lifestyle brand. Will it resonate with younger golfers and compete with names like Malbon and Eastside Golf, or is it just another attempt at hype?
Finally, they ask a bigger cultural question — are pro shops dead? Golfers once bought all their clubs, balls, and apparel at the course, but with online retail and direct-to-consumer brands on the rise, has the traditional pro shop lost its place in the modern game?
Caffeine Corner: Are traditonal Pro Shops still relevant or are they fading away?
Whether you’re here for Ryder Cup debates, gear talk, or big-picture golf culture, this episode has something for you.
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