Welcome back! Today we are joined by Jeff or rather…Edgar “Jeff”, better known as @Jeff4Birdie on Instagram and TikTok. Jeff is an avid golfer and his perspective on the current state of golf within Canada is very refreshing. Jeff and I dive into topics ranging from: his origins within the sport, golf equipment, culture, growing communities, collaboration, and we recap the ‘2023 Copetown Social Scramble’. Sit back, relax, and lean in as we discuss the above.

Show Notes:

0:00 - 1:09 | Welcome Back!

1:10 - 1:38 | The BIG “real name” reveal.

1:39 - 3:04 | Personas, entertainment, and social media.

3:05 - 5:37 | Live in the studio, the legend…John Daly.

5:38 - 11:36 | Edgar’s golf origins and his inspiration.

11:37 - 13:09 | How to get your kids into golf.

13:10 - 17:47 | Edgar’s introduction into the Kaneff Family.

17:48 - 18:52 | Friends, family, and competition.

18:53 - 20:42 | Math and golf, don’t mix! Lol

20:43 - 24:23 | Edgar and the ‘Ace Program’ at Kaneff Golf.

24:24 - 25:08 | Fitness and walking matters.

25:09 - 27:45 | The evolution of golf and telling stories.

27:46 - 28:38 | What’s up with these greens’ fees?

28:39 - 31:47 | Why choose to diversify golf?

31:48 - 33:57 | Eastside Golf, Culture, and the Canadian Mosaic.

33:58 - 36:24 | The why behind ‘Golfovan | Golf 24/7’.

36:25 - 37:00 | The power of community.

37:01 - 39:35 | The 2023 Copetown Social Scramble.

39:36 - 41:34 | The “New Golf Media”, and the act of collaboration.

41:35 - 42:34 | Shoutout to all who attended the inaugural Social Scramble.

43:35 - 47:43 | Foursome Scramble vs Twosome Scramble

47:44 - 48:26 | Pars and beers!

48:27 - 50:03 | Growing golf within Canada.

50:04 - 52:29 | How to inspire the next generation.

52:30 - 54:38 | Golf…and the commitment involved.

54:39 - 56:20 | Calling Golf Canada!

56:21 - 60:57 | Edgar and Modern Golf.

60:58 - 65:08 | The importance of club fitting.

65:09 - 68:05 | Edgar’s golf goals for 2024.

68:06 - 72:13 | Bryson Dechambeau and the ‘Single Length Iron’ theory.

72:14 - 75:05 | Mental reps in the off-season.

75:06 - 80:24 | Technique and wedge play.

80:25 - 82:26 | Recapping the 2023 golf season.

82:27 - 86:20 | The ‘Rise Tribe’ community.

86:23 - 88:34 | The ‘Social Scramble’ in 2024.

88:35 - End | Edgar’s favourite Filipino restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.

Learn more about ‘Jeff 4 Birdie’ below!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff4birdie/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeff4birdie

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John Daly | ‘Golf My Own Damn Way: A Real Guy’s Guide To Chopping Ten Strokes Off Your Score’: https://www.amazon.ca/Golf-My-Own-Damn-Way/dp/0061431028

Levelwear: https://ca.levelwear.com/

Kaneff Golf: https://kaneffgolf.com/

Gatorade: https://www.gatorade.com/

Nike Sportswear: https://www.nike.com/ca/