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Club Junkie

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Golf
Golf Equipment
PGA Tour
Titleist
Golfwrx
Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods
Golf Technology
Zero Torque Putters
Golf Performance
Rory Mcilroy
Golf Clubs
PGA Championship
Scotty Scheffler
Golf Shafts
Masters Tournament
COBRA
PGA Show
Titleist Pro V1
Cobra Golf

Hosted by Brian Knudson, Club Junkie dives deep into the technical side of golf equipment with a focus on home club building. BK's show covers gear reviews, fittings, and industry trends, often featuring insights from manufacturers, club builders, and fitters. It’s aimed at true club junkies, who are obsessed with optimizing performance through equipment, with detailed discussions on shafts, heads... more

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On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into two very different flatsticks that have been getting plenty of attention lately: the Machine M12 ZTX zero torque putter and the HOG CSX Milled putter. How do they perform on the course? Which one deliv... more

On this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we deliver an in-depth review and head-to-head comparison of the new Cobra OPTM X and Cobra OPTM Max K drivers. We analyze the launch monitor data, spin profiles, and forgiveness levels of both heads... more

On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into the all new TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched putters and breaks down everything from the unique torched finish to the performance, feel, and roll on the greens. Are these Spiders just a cosmetic upgrade,... more

The annual What's In The Bag build is underway, and on this episode of Club Junkie, Brian breaks down the clubs currently leading the race for a spot in his 2026 gamer setup. From drivers and fairway woods to irons, wedges, and shafts, he ranks the e... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Williams
From Callaway Golf, discussing Odyssey Damascus Milled
Callaway Golf
Episode: TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Review + Odyssey Damascus Putters with Luke Williams
Stephanie Luttrell
Representative at Titleist, involved in R&D and product launch
Titleist
Episode: Titleist GTS Woods Deep Dive with Stephanie Luttrell
Sean McDonough
Veteran sportscaster known for play-by-play across multiple sports
Former CBS/ESPN broadcaster
Episode: Fore Love of Golf: A Great Session With Sean McDonough
Johnny Thompson
Industry veteran, Callaway Golf marketing and tour team member
Callaway Golf
Episode: Fore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf
Andy Hennis
From New Level Golf
New Level Golf
Episode: New Level Golf SPN V3 Wedge & Brand Deep Dive
Adam Messix
Augusta National course architect / expert on Masters history
Fore Love of Golf / Augusta National
Episode: Fore Love of Golf: 2026 Masters Chat with Adam Messix
Billy Nachman
Co-founder of Criquet
Criquet
Episode: Fore Love of Golf: A Chat with Criquet Co-Founder, Billy Nachman
Markus McCaine
Wilson Golf marketing director-type role
Wilson Golf
Episode: Club Junkie: LAB Golf Link 2.2 Blade Putter Review! Wilson Golf's Markus McCaine
Josh Stueve
Editor in Chief, Carolinas Golf Magazine
Carolinas Golf Magazine
Episode: Fore Love of Golf: The Most Interesting Man in Golf?

Host

Brian Knudson
Host focused on deep-dive gear discussions, fittings, and home club-building, with a hands-on, workshop-oriented approach.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Remove fore the love of golf

    Seriously that show is unlistenable go get your own channel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lj867
    United States2 months ago
  • Get to it…

    Honestly meant for constructive criticism but your podcasts are so long winded and waaaay too much detailed talk about your personal life/golf journey. For example I clicked on the clarity episode because it seemed interesting and here I go having to power thru 30 minutes of the hosts personal and family golf journey and I’m so frustrated by it that I’m not sure I would want to try again for a while.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Part-time golf
    United States3 years ago
  • Please stop saying "like I said" every 2 minutes

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Sammy G
    3 years ago
  • TG2- FIX THE AUDIO DELAY!

    It makes an otherwise good podcast unlistenable. You guys can’t have a discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    skasting
    United States3 years ago
  • Tough Listen

    When someone says, “safe space” and they’re talking about country club life, I Am Out. Professional victimhood has officially reached the member guest arena, F’n Yuck!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    R.I.P. to Funny
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Sponsorship references are common and can be helpful for understanding sponsor relevance and integration.
Positive comments often highlight practical, actionable gear tips and real-world testing notes.
Listeners appreciate deep gear insights and hands-on testing when the discussion stays focused on equipment.
Audio quality and consistency are frequently criticized, which can impact listening experience.
Some reviews note the show can feel long-winded or heavily host-driven at times, affecting engagement.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#45
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#25
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#10
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#36
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#40
France/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Titleist GTS Woods Deep Dive with Stephanie Luttrell
Q: How does the weight redistribution affect forgiveness and speed?
Removing mass from the center and distributing it toward the front and back increases inertia and MOI, which improves stability and speed with less dispersion.
Titleist GTS Woods Deep Dive with Stephanie Luttrell
Q: What makes the PMP material a game changer for acoustics and performance?
It enables tuning acoustics through a composite structure, offering predictable sound and feel while allowing surgeons to position mass precisely for performance advantages.
Fore Love of Golf: A Great Session With Sean McDonough
Q: How do you prepare for Olympic sports like luge or bobsled?
Preparation involves learning the sport from scratch, studying competitors, and building a deep knowledge base that allows concise, informative commentary within very short broadcast windows.
Fore Love of Golf: A Great Session With Sean McDonough
Q: What is the biggest challenge when calling golf compared to other sports?
Golf requires constant prioritization across four or more holes, balancing live reactions with pre-planned context, and knowing when to speak or pause because moments can shift quickly and are often on tape or live depending on the shot.
Club Junkie: Hanging out with King Pine Golf's Eric Cooke! What A Great Time!
Q: What sparked the idea to start King Pine Golf and adopt an open-source approach?
Eric explains that his background in aerospace and precision manufacturing, combined with a love for golf, led him to document builds and share processes so enthusiasts could replicate and improve on their own, thereby raising overall standards in the industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Club Junkie

What is Club Junkie about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Club Junkie centers on the technical side of golf equipment with a strong emphasis on do-it-yourself club building, fittings, and gear testing. Episodes consistently dive into shafts, heads, weights, and customization, often with hands-on demonstrations, data-driven observations, and real-world testing notes. The show stands out for its practical, builder-minded lens on how equipment changes translate to on-course performance, plus frequent sponsor and product discussions that keep the content deeply gear-nerdy for true enthusiasts.

Noteworthy is the hands-on, workshop vibe—listeners can expect granular discussions about fitting processes, shaft options, and build specifics, plus occasional industry trend takes from manufacturers and fitter... more

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Club Junkie launched 9 years ago and published 509 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Club Junkie include:

1. Luke Williams
2. Stephanie Luttrell
3. Sean McDonough
4. Johnny Thompson
5. Andy Hennis
6. Adam Messix
7. Billy Nachman
8. Markus McCaine

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