Club Junkie

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In Episode 49, the boys chat with Johnny Thompson, longtime Callaway Golf employee. Johnny has worked in some great roles within the company including years as a Tour Rep for Odyssey and Callaway. He has spent time on the LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, and PGA Tour and is now working as the Tour Content Manager for the company. JT is a fun guy and someone that is very knowledgeable in the clubfitting and Tour worlds.

On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian sits down with Andy Hennis from New Level Golf for a deep dive into one of the most interesting independent brands in the game. Andy shares the story behind New Level Golf, how the company approaches design and performance, and what sets their clubs apart in a crowded equipment landscape.The conversation then shifts to the brand new SPN V3 wedges. Andy breaks down the technology, shaping, and performance goals behind the latest iteration, including what players can expect in terms of feel, spin, and versatility around the greens. If you are curious about boutique golf equipment or looking for insight into wedge design from the ground up, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we sit down with master club builder and fitter Eric Cooke from King Pine Golf for a deep dive into the world of custom golf clubs. Eric shares his unique approach to building and fitting, what golfers often get wrong about their equipment, and how true customization can unlock better performance on the course. We also get into some of his philosophies on feel, consistency, and dialing in the details that matter most. Plus, Eric gives us a few intriguing hints about where King Pine Golf could be headed in the future. If you are serious about your equipment and want to understand what goes into a truly dialed in setup, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we sit down with master club builder and fitter Eric Cooke from King Pine Golf for a deep dive into the world of custom golf clubs. Eric shares his unique approach to building and fitting, what golfers often get wrong about their equipment, and how true customization can unlock better performance on the course. We also get into some of his philosophies on feel, consistency, and dialing in the details that matter most. Plus, Eric gives us a few intriguing hints about where King Pine Golf could be headed in the future. If you are serious about your equipment and want to understand what goes into a truly dialed in setup, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

In Episode #48, the guys discuss the 2026 Masters, Rory’s place in history, Augusta’s playing characteristics and more. We had yet another great tournament this year, and Augusta National and The Masters continue to put on one of, if not the greatest events in sports.