{"podcast":{"title":"Golf Talk Live","slug":"golf-talk-live-7119188","podcast_index_feed_id":7119188,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6428965/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/golf-talk-live--6428965","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc7af4de7998f44f0d2da5b2828e9b36.jpg","author":"iGolf Sports Network","episode_count":482,"summary":"Tune in every week and listen to Radio Host/Producer - Ted J. Odorico as he interviews some of the best Teaching Professionals, Coaches, Authors and Golf Industry types from around the world. Join Ted \"LIVE\" every Thursday evening from 6;00 - 8:00 PM Central. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/golf-talk-live--6428965/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T08:17:53.907174+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188"},"episode":{"title":"Golf Talk Live: Season 14 - Episode 12","slug":"golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-12","published_at":"2026-05-30T18:32:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-12--72251682","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72251682/golf_talk_live_season_14_episode_12_audio.mp3","summary":"This episode isn't just about swings and greens—it's a heartfelt journey into how golf transforms lives. From elite swing mechanics under pressure to life-changing scholarships, discover the stories, strategies, and opportunities that make golf more than just a sport—it's a pathway to education, empowerment, and endless possibilities. Main Topics: The evolution and impact of the Western Golf Association’s Caddie Academy and Evans Scholarship Foundation How innovative outreach and strategic partnerships are expanding access to golf and education The role of technology, from AI swing diagnostics to wearable tech, and how to balance it with traditional learning Developing life skills and leadership through caddying and golf participation Encouraging diverse participation, especially inspiring young women and underrepresented groups Practical advice for integrating simulator training into real-world course play In this episode: Jim Endicott and Clint Wright share insights on AI swing diagnostics and the importance of instructor interpretation Inside the strategic growth of golf in Los Cabos with Brad Wheatley—planning, development, and wind considerations Personal stories from Kara Chin and Joanna Hernandez on how caddying helped unlock academic and personal success The importance of trust and community in youth programs and how they serve as gateways to college scholarships Myths about caddying busted—clarity on misconceptions and showcasing caddying as a lifelong career and life skill How golf teaches resilience, etiquette, and problem-solving that resonate far beyond the fairway Timestamps: 00:00 - Breaking down elite swing mechanics under pressure 01:20 - Season overview and expert lineup 02:20 - Coach Jim Endicott on AI swing feedback and instructor’s role 03:27 - Cli…","meta_description":"This episode isn't just about swings and greens—it's a heartfelt journey into how golf transforms lives. From elite swing mechanics under pressure to life…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7557,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/golf-talk-live-7119188/episodes/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-12/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-talk-live-7119188/golf-talk-live-season-14-episode-12.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}