Welcome back to episode 382 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! We kick things off by celebrating the explosive growth of the Vegas sports scene, but quickly pivot to a harsh reality: local golf is getting incredibly expensive, and course conditions are taking a hit. Between skyrocketing green fees that forced us to move the VGN Finals to Legacy and new housing developments squeezing out classic layouts, we air out some serious frustrations this week.

Plus, Matt recaps his wild subway encounters in New York, we preview our upcoming VGN major at Boulder Creek in 110-degree heat, and we dive deep into the brutal grind of US Open qualifiers.

Episode Highlights:

• Contrasting the Las Vegas sports boom with the rising cost and declining conditions of local golf courses.
• The VGN Finals are officially moving to Legacy Golf Club after extreme rate hikes at Revere.
• Matt recounts his chaotic New York trip, rained-out Yankee games, and meeting a Bruins fan in a sweltering subway.
• Testing out the new high-grip, carbon-insole golf shoes from Parlinks.
• The story behind Matt's "lucky" 425-yard, cart-path-assisted drive at Boulder Creek.
• Surviving the upcoming 110-degree VGN major at Boulder Creek and blazing fast greens.
• The tragedy of new housing developments ruining the layout at Desert Hawk.
• Reminiscing about Primm Valley Golf and the world's slowest hot dog vendor.
• Breaking down the US Open qualifying format and the heartbreak of a player losing their spot by picking up a marker.
• Discussing LAB Putters' new VZN.1i model and custom CDP Garsen Grips arriving soon.
• Announcing our new $1.99 YouTube Memberships for exclusive, unfiltered after-shows.

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In Episode 381 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast, the guys are buzzing from the Vegas Golden Knights' Game 1 Stanley Cup win and are fresh off an epic Midwest golf trip! Tune in as Joe, Jeremy, Dan, and Matt break down their rounds across Nebraska and Iowa, featuring massive greens, thick roughs, and unbelievable sleeper courses.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Celebrating the Vegas Golden Knights' exciting Game 1 victory in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
• A full breakdown of the Midwest golf trip, kicking off with a warm-up round at River Wilds.
• A wild night out at the Hard Rock Casino and a late-night Taco Bell delivery story.
• Dan's first impressions and creative shot-making at the expansive, King Collins-designed Landmand Golf Club.
• Experiencing the classic Perry Maxwell design and thick rough at Omaha Country Club.
• Why Quarry Oaks is the ultimate sleeper course with its unique Dynamite hole and rich history.
• Navigating the quirky routing and pristine greens at Bent Tree, plus outrunning the rain at Indian Creek.
• The guys officially rank their favorite courses from the trip and debate local Vegas golf spots.
• Garsen Golf promo (Use code Daylight15 for 15% off) and the live Landmand caddy towel giveaway!

Special thanks to our show sponsor:
Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.com

And also our show supporters:
Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/
Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/
Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/

CDP Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/
https://x.com/CDPGolfShow
https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcast

Joe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot:
https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2Zpku

Jeremy's New Golf Brand:
https://www.damngoodputter.com/

Follow the Chasing Daylight Crew:
Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/1440golf/
Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/
Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/damngoodputter
Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/

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Welcome to Episode 380 of The Chasing Daylight Podcast! This episode offers a special look into our completely unscripted "after show" format, normally reserved for premium subscribers. Recorded last week but scheduled to hit the airwaves Thursday morning, right before we teed off at Landman in Nebraska, this episode is just us talking golf with no script and no agenda.

Topics covered in this episode:

• We introduce our unscripted "after show" podcast format.
• Matt details his incredible left-handed trouble shots from the bushes.
• We debate the tough question of whether it is better to have kids at 16 or 40.
• The crew reminisces about the time they beat Derek Carr in a golf tournament and had to sit through a church sermon afterward.
• We discuss potential future golf trips to Big Cedar or Dismal River.
• Matt shares how he used Google Gemini to analyze his quad data to fix a left pull with his irons.
• Matt explains how AI recommended switching to a lighter regular-flex shaft to stop the clubface from flipping.
• Dan talks about his experience testing the new Titleist drivers with a pushy fitter out at Paiute.
• We dive into the new California laws that affect Pebble Beach caddies, classifying them as hourly employees rather than independent contractors.

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