TBG Ep. 32 Reimagining Charity Golf: How Rad Golf Fest Turns Grief into Impact ⛳️❤️
How Rad Golf Fest is Turning Grief into Impact & Revolutionizing Charity GolfIn this episode, we sit down with Bryan Laughlin to share the powerful origin story, mission, and explosive future of Rad Golf Fest.What started as a tribute to honor Tony Laughlin—who tragically passed away in May 2021—has transformed into an immersive, high-energy golf event series redefining traditional charity tournaments. From neon mazes and speed relays to live music and real-time content creation, Rad Golf Fest brings together golfers of all skill levels to leave life’s stress behind while supporting critical causes.📌 Key Highlights & TakeawaysThe Mission: Supporting childhood mental health, grief support resources, and inclusive education through the Tony Laughlin Memorial Fund.The Experience: 18 included contests, interactive sponsor activations, and an inclusive vibe welcoming golfers of every skill level.The Vision: Expanding Rad Golf Fest to 10 states by 2030 to generate $2M+ annually for charity, alongside new multi-day and all-female golf event formats.📲 Connect & Get Involved⛳️ Learn More & Register: www.radgolffest.com💙 Donate to the Cause: www.radgolffest.com📲 Follow on Social Media: @radgolffest👍 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more golf stories, podcast episodes, and event updates!#RadGolfFest #GolfPodcast #CharityGolf #GolfLife #MentalHealthAwareness #GolfCommunity #GriefSupport
In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Vawdrey (@inchesgolf), one of the most authentic golf content creators in the game. Tyler shares his journey from high school basketball to building a genuine Instagram following, his viral toddler clubs challenge, and why authenticity matters more than follower counts.
We dive into:
Building authentic golf content (no skits, just real golf)
Brand partnerships done right - only promoting what you actually use
The reality of content creation: burnout, inconsistent income, and finding balance
Goals for 20K Instagram followers and expanding to YouTube
The Utah golf creator community and a potential Wolf Creek summit
Hot takes on golf equipment and why Tyler still uses his 14-year-old putter
Connect with Tyler: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube - @inchesgolfBrands mentioned: Legato Golf, Caddy Daddy, Vessel, DJI Osmo🔔 Subscribe for authentic golf conversations with creators who love the game!#GolfPodcast #InchesGolf #TylerVawdrey #GolfContent #ContentCreator #UtahGolf #GolfInstagram #AuthenticContent #BrandPartnerships #TheBumblingGolfer #GolfCommunity
20 Aug 2026
TBG Ep. 30 - Acorn Hills Founder Nate Hryn
What happens when a 19-year-old college student turns a simple idea into a growing golf apparel brand?
In this episode of The Bumbling Golfer Podcast, I sit down with Nate Hryn, founder of Acorn Hills Clothing Company, to talk about the journey from launching a brand out of his college dorm room to building a community-driven golf company at just 23 years old.
Nate shares how Acorn Hills started with a simple but unique idea—replacing traditional plastic hang tags with seed paper—and how that idea evolved into a golf apparel brand working with organizations like the Weather Channel and PGA of America.
We talk about growing a brand without paid advertising, building an authentic community, managing supply chain challenges as a one-person operation, and finding the balance between entrepreneurship, content creation, work, and pursuing an MBA.
We also dive into the Founders Club, Acorn Hills' white-label manufacturing business, the Creator Clubhouse, influencer marketing, and why Nate believes rewarding loyal customers is more valuable than simply chasing followers.
🌱 The unique idea that started Acorn Hills
⛳ Building a golf brand without paid advertising
📈 Organic growth and the power of community
📦 Managing supply chain challenges as a small business
🎥 Creating content while running the entire business
🏌️ The Founders Club and its first anniversary
🤝 Influencer marketing and building authentic relationships
👕 White-label manufacturing for other golf brands
🏠 The Creator Clubhouse and golf creator networking
🎓 Balancing entrepreneurship with an MBA
💡 Nate's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and creators
Instagram/Facebook: @acorn.hills
Website: acornhillsco.com
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If you enjoyed the episode, like, subscribe, and share the podcast. And let me know in the comments: Would you build a business differently if you started at 19?
#TheBumblingGolfer #AcornHills #GolfPodcast #GolfApparel #GolfEntrepreneur #GolfCommunity #Entrepreneurship #GolfCreators #SmallBusiness #GolfClothing #GolfFashion #OrganicGrowth #StartupStory #GolfInfluencer #FoundersClub
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