In this episode, we discuss the 1905 Junior Tour with the Assistant Director and Director of the tour, Caden Brown and Dave Miller. We first introduce Caden and dive deeper into his journey in golf leading up to his new role with the GCGA. We then talk about the past 2025 season and about the upcoming 2026 season. Next, we explore the essentials into running smooth events on the tour and why completing even the little known tasks adds to the experience. We wrap the episode with our Cincinnati 9.

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In this episode, we are joined by 2017 MET Champion, 5-time MET Mid-Am Champion, 4-time GCGA Player of the Year, and Pepperdine University graduate, Alex Rodger! We first discuss his golf journey and what eventually led him to Pepperdine University. Alex tells stories from his time at Pepperdine, including playing alongside his twin brother. We then talk about his professional career on various tours and what eventually brought him to Cincinnati. We wrap the episode with Alex giving advice to local junior tour players, discussing his involvement with the LPGA event at Maketewah, and our Cincinnati 9.

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On this episode, we are joined by Joey Ryan! Joey is a certified TPI Level 1 Coach, personal trainer, and owner of It's Working Out—a premier fitness studio with golf training programs in Cincinnati. Joey starts by sharing his journey with us and what led him to It’s Working Out. Joey explains why a "fitness handicap" can measure your progress, just like your golf score, and how to start reducing it today. You’ll also discover how tailored assessments and strength routines can boost your swing, prevent injuries, and extend your playing years. Whether you're looking to hit longer drives, improve your recovery, or just stay healthy through the seasons, this episode provides information on how to achieve those goals. We conclude the episode with our Cincinnati 9.

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