This podcast takes you behind the gates and into the heart of the Contra Costa Country Club community. Featuring members JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, the two show hosts will talk golf mastery, the lore of the CCCC's rich history and of course will share up and coming events and tournaments. They'll also spend some time leaning into social membership activities like bocce, fried chicken and bingo and many other fun activities that the club provides.
Ep. 12: Bears, Bandon, and Breaking 90: Closing Out Season One
Hosts JD McCormick and Brett Thomas close out season one with tales from a summer on the road. Brett recounts his second Truckee bear encounter (this one raided the fridge), JD shares highlights from a Bandon Dunes trip, and they debate skins game handicap strokes and rank Bandon's courses. General Manager Ryan Ott joins to talk about the course's post-aerification recovery, superintendent Derek's drier, more playable conditions, El Niño prep, and progress on the new learning center with its simulator bays and fitting cart. Plus: Play for Pink's $100K goal, a busy October lineup, Op 36 love, and a playoff baseball tangent. And the season two challenge: getting producer Aaron to break 90 from the 3/4 tees within a year!
31 Jul 2026
Ep. 11: Club Champ, Gary Wilkerson's Course Tips for Playing Holes 6-8 aka "Oh Sh*t" Corner
Club champion Gary Wilkerson joins host JD McCormick to break down holes 6, 7, and 8—Contra Costa's notorious "Oh Shit" corner. Learn pro tips and strategy for a tough par-5, demanding tee shots, and a long par-3: when to lay up, how to play front vs. back pins, generating clubhead speed with your hips, and match-play mindset for club championships and horse races. Real on-course tips from a scratch player to help lower your scores.
14 Jul 2026
Ep. 10: Family Feud with The O'Malley and Sanchez Brothers
It's not often you get to sit down with one set of brothers as guests, nevermind two! In this special episode, hosts JD McCormick and Brett Taylor sit down with long-time CCCC members, Dan and Jake O'Malley and Tim and Rick Sanchez to hear their stories of growing up, how they made their way to the Club and some of their fondest memories. The real fun begins when the brothers face off in a golf-related round of Family Feud! Bonus at the end, a quick Club Bocce League update from producer and occasional guest host, Aaron Strout.
24 Jun 2026
Ep. 9: DVC Recap, Member-Guest Magic and the Bracket Battle That Got Heated
The crew is back from a brief hiatus with special guest Gary Wilkerson—men's club leader, member-guest committee member, and the club champion who finally dethroned longtime rival Troy. Gary recaps his nerve-wracking final-hole victory, shares how he landed at the club during COVID, and breaks down the value-adds he brought to this year's member-guest: a record $34K Calcutta, on-course sponsors, hats, and that beloved cocktail station on five. The guys recap the Diablo Valley Classic (DVC) then dive headfirst into the new buddy-pal knockout bracket, drafting a hole-by-hole, team-by-team prediction battle complete with upsets, Cinderella runs, and trash talk—plus a pitch for a full March Madness–style selection show.
15 May 2026
Ep. 8: Fire, Fairways & Farewells — The All-Star Episode You Didn't Know You Needed
JD and Brett bring the heat (or should we say fire?) with an all-star lineup featuring Pete Schuman, Greens Committee Chair and secret Aquaman; John Bevin, the man turning cart-cleaning into a life lesson; and everyone's favorite server, Audrey Butler, who's trading Contra Costa for coral reefs at the University of Hawaii. Along the way: a bear raids Brett's Bronco in Tahoe, Mrs. McCormick asks a winemaker about his hair, and Aaron Strout rolls in for a quick bocce update. The course is playing the best it has in 30 years. Don't miss this one. It's fire. (Not on fire. Fire.)
1 May 2026
Ep. 7: The Contra Costa Kid: Carl Campos on Baseball, Basketball and Finding His Game
In this week's episode, JD and Brett sit down with Carl Campos — architect, club legend, and self-described late bloomer. During the conversation, Carl shares his journey from segregated El Paso to Cal Poly to Contra Costa. From watching future NBA stars integrate Texas basketball to discovering golf after years in the gym, Carl's stories are as big as his handshake.
17 Apr 2026
Ep. 6: Cart on Fire, The Old Course and the Straw that Stirs the Drink(s)
This episode covers a lot of ground. We start with board member, John Sala and The General recounting the story of their cart catching on fire and burning to the ground while playing in Las Vegas. Then host JD McCormick and our producer, Aaron Strout, sit down with Gordon Keyden of The Royal and Ancient (R&A) course in Scotland to talk about the birthplace of golf, The Old Course and differences between the game in the UK and the US. Finally, JD and Brett Thomas walk down memory lane with CCCC legend, Luis Escobar, one of the mainstays of the Club's dining room.
6 Apr 2026
Ep.4: The General, The Cart Girl and Our Producer Tell Their Tales (updated 4/6/26)
This episode is a fun one. You'll hear part one of a long and fascinating conversation with one of the club's most beloved members, The General. Next come stories from someone you always love to see out on the course, Aury (pronounced "Audi"). And finally, you'll also hear from our producer, Aaron. He talks about how he got started with podcasting back in 2006 and surprises JD and Brett with a few of his famous guests including the keyboardist for the Rolling Stones, Chuck Leavell.
3 Apr 2026
Ep. 5: The Masters, The General pt. 2 and BOD Member, Amy Roshca
In Episode 5 of Contra Costa Confidential, Masters Week excitement sets the tone as the hosts welcome back “The General,” Peter Cross, for candid stories about golf, club culture, integrity, playlists, and course improvements. The conversation continues with board member and wine executive Amy Roscha, who explores the connection between golf, wine, and community, shares tasting insights, and highlights upcoming club events—blending laughs, leadership, and lifestyle at Contra Costa Country Club.
6 Mar 2026
Ep.3: Course History, Wine Tasting and Cold Weather Golf Tips
This episode with hosts, JD McCormick and Brett Thomas, covers a range of topics including the history of the Contra Costa Country Club and course remodeling as told by long-time member, Al Palitz.
Head of food and beverage, Tony Bonardi, joins to discuss the wine program and some exciting upcoming events at the Club. And then Club pro, Kevin Chen, shares cold weather golf tips as well as details on the Contra Costa Cup and point system.
21 Feb 2026
Ep. 2: A Conversation with Club GM, Ryan Ott
In this episode, show hosts JD McCormick and Brett Thomas cover a range of topics including the Superintendent's Revenge, golf course experiences, career beginnings, serendipitous tournament victories, career progression, club fitting facilities, unique golf course events, exciting developments and events at the club and upcoming tournaments.
JD and Brett also welcome guests Ryan Ott (GM and CEO) and Justin Lee (assistant pro) to discuss the new teaching center, club events, club facilities and member benefits. Ryan updates us on the range project and club vibe, family and community experiences at the club and experiences.
6 Feb 2026
Ep. 1: The Superintendent's Revenge
JD and Brett interview club president, Richy Adams and course superintendent, Derick Mara. They cover the course history, favorite holes, the upcoming Superintendent's Revenge and much much more.
Show links:
* Superintendent's Revenge (requires login) - https://www.contracostacc.org/default.aspx?p=v35EvtView&ID=204674&type=0&ssid=0&qfilter=RSC2 (https://www.contracostacc.org/default.aspx?p=v35EvtView&ID=204674&type=0&ssid=0&qfilter=RSC2)
* Oaktree Newsletters (requires login) - https://www.contracostacc.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=221&ssid=100267&vnf=1 (https://www.contracostacc.org/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=221&ssid=100267&vnf=1)
23 Jan 2026
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Members, JD McCormick and Brett Thomas preview the first season of Contra Costa Confidential, the podcast that takes members inside the gates and clubhouse walls of the Contra Costa Country Club.
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