Playing, reviewing and talking about golf courses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each episode also features a fantastic guest, their golf story, and the secrets to their success.
Glen and Twig talk find it easy to find all of the positives in one of the state's top public tracks - StoneRidge. This Stillwater gem features a fantastic variety of quality holes...one of the best barns in the state...and some of the purest greens around! At the last minute the Loons' special guest canceled but due to the quality of the course, we knew it was still "pod-worthy".
The day's foursome featured JP (shocker), Glen, Twig, and last-minute addition Bertie. If you're going out to hit StoneRidge, or if you just played it - tune in to get the Golf Loons' takes and favorites. Special nod to starter Charlie...he's in our unofficial top 5 starters in the state!
14 Sept 2026
9/14/26 - Troy Burne - Guest Bubba Startz - The Scene Projects
The Golf Loons travel over the border and hit one of Wisconsin's top public courses - Troy Burne in Hudson. Had a phenomenal day with perfect, crisp weather...terrific course conditions...and energy galore from The Scene Project's - Bubba Startz!
We dig into why you should take a day to go and play Troy Burne. 18 solid holes with a few tremendous ones that stand out! We talk about why #11 is one of the Midwest's top par 3's anywhere.
The Golf Loons are of course joined by their usual 4th - JP of YellowBird Coffee. Things are wrapped up with an Emergency 9 you don't want to miss where Glen and Bubba get into everywhere Bubba is content-wise, his story with music, and ends with a few tremendous tips of some new musical artists you have to sample!
8 Sept 2026
9/7/26 - Manitou Ridge - Guest John King - Pulltab Sports
Glen and Twig visit one of the gems of Ramsey County and White Bear Lake - Manitou Ridge. They're joined by special guest, John King, of Pulltab Sports...but you probably know him as the guy behind the "Hockey Hair" videos! Kinger is a regular at Manitou Ridge so it was great to see and play the course with him and his bride Stacey.
Manitou Ridge is sneaky hilly, fun to play, has a nice variety of holes and features one of the hardest par 3's in the entire state of MN...hole #10. Find out why John and Stacey have made Manitou Ridge their home course.
31 Aug 2026
8/31/26 - Pioneer Creek - Guest Matt Majka - CEO of MN Wild
Glen and Twig recap a terrific, sunny, windless day at Pioneer Creek! The course was in firm, fast, and phenomenal shape as the Loons were joined by MN Wild CEO, Matt Majka...and of course Yellowbird's JP. Matt joins for the "Emergency 9" interview and shares his thoughts on how to lead, how much hockey means to the state of Minnesota, his keys to life and success in your career, and two great stories - one about Bob Nagele (first MN Wild Owner) and one about an epic moment of sportsmanship involving Cary Eades at the MN High School State Hockey Tournament.
Pioneer Creek is an underrated course west of the Twin Cities that is not only a great value, but it's a course to put on your "to-play" list every golf season. Listen to find out why!
24 Aug 2026
8/24/26 - Meadowbrook - Guest Kevin Falness from MN Wild Radio
Glen and Twig head back to the city of Minneapolis and play Meadowbrook Golf Course. The course is underrated and Glen and Twig dive into why it's worth a visit...and also why it's a sentimental favorite of Twig's. The Golf Loons are joined by the MN Wild Radio Network's Kevin Falness who shares why Meadowbrook is special to him (he picked the course for this one!). Kevin's "Emergency 9" interview is filled with great stories from his time with the Wild - from stories interviewing the players to pranking the office staff!
Kevin also shares about Usher's Syndrome, his family's connection to it, and how people can get involved in helping to fight this horrible condition.
This episode is dedicated to Joseph Hulbert...nobody knows Meadowbrook better!
10 Aug 2026
8/10/26 - Le Sueur Country Club - Guest Glen Andresen
The Golf Loons head a bit south to beautiful Le Sueur Country Club to play one of Glen's' personal favorites. Glen and Twig break down the course and have no problem recollecting favorite holes and parts of a round at Le Sueur Country Club! The "Emergency 9" guest is Glen since the course is special to him. Get to know him better in the "Emergency 9" and get his thoughts on youth sports, why LSCC is special to him, and he shares a fantastic story about how he may have cost UMD a home win when he was a goal judge for a short stint!
3 Aug 2026
8/3/26 - The Wilds - Guest Max Smith
The Loons tackle one of the metro's top public tracks - The Wilds. Glen and Twig opine about the many positives at The Wilds...including their dream house on the 8th hole! They're joined for the round and "Emergency 9" by Max Smith, Founder of the InSports Foundation. Max (a darn good golfer himself) shares his golf story, how the InSports Foundation got started, and how they recently just helped their 100,000th kid have better access to sports. Amazing stuff! Tune in to learn some lessons on how to navigate The Wilds as well as some life lessons from Max!
27 Jul 2026
7/27/26 - MN National - Guest Kyle Schmidt
The Loons are joined by 2011 UMD National Champion, Kyle Schmidt after a round at beautiful Minnesota National Golf Course. Glen and Twig review their round at this northern MN gem! Kyle joins in the "Emergency 9" and shares a few fun stories from UMD's historic title run, his plans as Cloquet's new Head Girls Hockey Coach, and his love of the process of working for what you get.
20 Jul 2026
7/20/26 - Dacotah Ridge - Guest Matt Elsen
Join the Loons for a in-depth re-cap of one of Minnesota's best public courses - Dacotah Ridge. Glen and Twig give you tips on how to approach all 18 holes, stay and play advice, and share their favorites and "not-so" favorite holes! Bloomington Jefferson Head Boys Hockey Coach - Matt Elsen - joins for the "Emergency 9" post-round overlooking the course. Dacotah Ridge is one of MN's best-kept secrets but not-for-long after this pod hits the streets.
Note/Disclaimer: In "The Range" segment, we mistakenly refer to Dana Kiecker as being from Franklin...we know he's from FAIRFAX and apologize for the mistake. Sorry Dana! We will buy you a beer at either Monk's or Squirrel's in Fairfax...just let us know and we'll meet you there...on us!
13 Jul 2026
7/13/26 - Theodore Wirth - Guest Topher Scott
Glen and Twig tackle one of the city courses in Minneapolis...Theodore Wirth. Wirth is a sneaky good track and Twig and Glen get into the how and why behind it. Topher Scott, founder of "The Hockey Think Tank" joins as the Emergency 9 guest and discusses what he would change in the world of youth hockey, his favorite athlete to watch, and the secret to his enthusiastic and positive approach to the game of hockey. From the upper deck of "Hans' Sports Shop" in Mighty Ducks, comes another great listen of the Golf Loons!
8 Jul 2026
7/6/26 - Loggers Trail - Guest Brandon Mileski
Brandon joins Glen and Twig at Loggers Trail in Stillwater. He has a near-brush with breaking 80...discusses youth sports...his job at KFAN...and how he got into golf. Glen and Twig share their love for Loggers Trail as they recap a fantastic day of golf at one of the metro's top public tracks.
28 Jun 2026
6/29/26 - Chaska Town Course - Guest Matt Bertram
Glen and Twig hit one of the Metro's top public tracks, Chaska Town Course. They review their round and give takes on the course and the great day they had there. They're joined by guest, Matt Bertram. "Bertie" shares a few thoughts on the course, the changing landscape of college hockey from his vantage point of being on staff at St. Cloud State Men's Hockey, and the keys to his success as President of Fields Manufacturing in St. Cloud. Matt gives credit to his family and the true MVP of the Bertram household - his wife Kelly! Another terrific episode where the positives of a solid course shine through, and a top-notch guest shares their story.
22 Jun 2026
6/22/26 - Deer Run - Guest Sean Goldsworthy
Glen and Twig are joined by Minnetonka Boys Head Hockey Coach, Sean Goldsworthy for a round at Deer Run Golf Club in Victoria. Glen and Twig review the course hole by hole, discuss the conditions and their round, and debate favorite holes. Coach "Goldy" joins them in the clubhouse post-round for the "Emergency 9" and shares some amazing nuggets about his dad - Bill Goldsworthy, what it's like to coach in Minnetonka, and about this year's Skipper team and their fantastic run and championship battle with Moorhead. Goldy is rarely at a loss for words and this interview is no different!
15 Jun 2026
6/15/26 - Meadows at Mystic Lake - Guest Tony Zosel
Glen and Twig review their round at the Meadows at Mystic Lake golf course. They're joined for the "Emergency 9" by Youth Hockey Hub founder - Tony Zosel. Tony shares how he got into golf, the origin and rise of YHH, and the secrets to his success. Tony covers a ton of ground in his nine questions from the start of YHH and the naysayers he proved wrong, his love of all things sports, and his energy and zest for what he does shines through!
7 Jun 2026
6/8/26 - Debut Episode
Glen and Twig introduce the Golf Loons Podcast, share backgrounds on themselves, and dive into what the format for "Golf Loons" will be. Each episode will feature a course in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Glen and Twig will play the course, break down each hole in "Twig's Gimmies", discuss favorite - best - toughest holes, and the overall feel of the course. Then they'll be joined by a special guest on "The Emergency 9." The Emergency 9 will be nine questions with our guest about their golf story, their personal story in life, and what keys they have to their success in life.
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