Where golf meets great conversation.
Hosted by Steven Malkowich, Steve Tees Off Podcast dives into the game, the grind, and the people who make golf more than just a sport.
From BC’s fairways to stories that travel far beyond the course, Steve tees off with pros, legends, and everyday golfers who share lessons on life, leadership, and finding your swing — in golf and beyond.
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604 Golf: Never Golf Alone | Ivan Lys on Vancouver Pitch & Putt Copy title
What started as a few friends playing pitch and putt in Vancouver has grown into something much bigger.
On this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven sits down with Ivan Lys of 604 Golf, a growing Lower Mainland golf community bringing people together through friendship, competition and a shared love of the game.
Ivan shares his remarkable personal journey, from overcoming difficult times and finding comfort on the golf course to helping build a community of approximately 150–200 golfers that has raised nearly $25,000 for Coast Mental Health.
Along the way, they explore Vancouver's incredible pitch and putt courses, the competitive spirit behind 604 Golf's four major tournaments, an unforgettable Ryder Cup showdown, and why Ivan carries an astonishing collection of wedges just to play pitch and putt!
But beneath the friendly rivalries and great golf stories is a much more meaningful message about mental health, connection and the power of community.
As Ivan puts it: "You'll never have to golf alone."
Whether you're an experienced golfer, a weekend player or someone just discovering the game, this is a conversation worth hearing.
⛳ Want to join 604 Golf? Find them on Instagram for tournament information, upcoming events and details on how to get involved.
Steve Tees Off is proudly supported by Riverside Golf (riversidegolf.ca) and Kings Links by the Sea.
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27 Oct 2026
The Future of Golf? How Golf Parks Could Make the Game More Accessible | Scott McCartney
Golf is booming — but is it becoming harder for ordinary people to actually play?
Scott McCartney, owner of The Golf Park Company, joins Steve Tees Off to talk about accessibility, affordability and why the future of golf may need to look a little different.
Scott shares his journey from discovering golf as a kid in Moose Jaw to building hundreds of golf projects, founding The Golf Park Company and developing new ways to bring golf into neighbourhoods and community spaces.
They discuss golf parks, putting courses, pitch-and-putts and Park Golf — a Japanese version of the game Scott describes as the “pickleball of golf”: one club, one ball, shorter holes and a much lower barrier to entry.
The conversation also explores rising green fees, crowded courses, junior golf, municipal recreation and Scott’s vision of a future where kids can put a couple of clubs on their bikes and ride to an affordable place to play.
Plus: teaching golf on a cruise ship, favourite BC courses, Payne Stewart, the craziest tournament story Scott has witnessed, and why golf still has so much to teach the next generation.
Brought to you by RiversideGolf.ca (RiversideGolf.ca )and Kings Links by the Sea.
Steve Tees Off — golf stories, ideas and conversations from inside the game.
21 Oct 2026
He Played With Moe Norman Before He Was a Legend | Doug Robb
Canadian golf pro Doug Robb joins Steve Tees Off for a fascinating look back at more than five decades in the game.
Doug shares stories from growing up around Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver, becoming a professional in the 1960s, and what life on tour really looked like before modern purses, sponsorships and luxury travel.
A big part of the conversation is Moe Norman. Doug competed alongside him and saw his legendary ball-striking up close. He talks about what Moe was really like, how other pros treated him, and why his ability with a golf ball was so remarkable.
Doug also shares old-school tour stories, memorable characters, funny moments, and the lessons a lifetime in golf has taught him.
Brought to you by Riverside Golf and Kings Links by the Sea.
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