<![CDATA[Cut The Corner]]>This is a podcast where we don't play it safe and neither should you.

this id not just about golf but about life and taking risks and that;s the reason for the name and if you don't cut the corner you never take that risk

you will be joined by Josh Rutherford a plus handicap and "bigcountrygolfs" comedic relief

big country joins josh on his youtube channel to bring pure entertainment nothing to do with golf skill!

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]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 15 May 2026 12:01:24 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:03:33 GMT60James Stolar<p>This is a podcast where we don't play it safe and neither should you. </p><p>this id not just about golf but about life and taking risks and that;s the reason for the name and if you don't cut the corner you never take that risk </p><p>you will be joined by Josh Rutherford a plus handicap and "bigcountrygolfs" comedic relief </p><p>big country joins josh on his youtube channel to bring pure entertainment nothing to do with golf skill! </p><p>like follow subscribe </p><p></p>episodicJames Stolarjamesstolar@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Diving deep into why St. Boniface Golf course is so highly rated with Steve Wood ]]>Steve Wood our first every guest talks about some crazy course stories and dive into what he does to make St. Boniface such an amazing course

]]>52ee34af-e4f2-4259-be00-e9839e02ef68Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>Steve Wood our first every guest talks about some crazy course stories and dive into what he does to make St. Boniface such an amazing course </p>no01:12:2817Diving deep into why St. Boniface Golf course is so highly rated with Steve Wood full<![CDATA[Can big country break 80 before josh turns pro?]]>The conversation covers the outdoor golfing experience, including conditions, challenges, and strategies for improvement. It delves into the golfing conditions and experiences, as well as strategies for improving golf performance. The conversation covers golf course strategy, tee selection, and the importance of respecting golf etiquette. It also delves into the process of qualifying for the PGA Tour and the factors that contribute to a golfer's success in achieving this goal. The conversation delves into the mental and physical aspects of golf, exploring the impact of length on golf courses, the challenge of teaching length versus short game, and the importance of gaining speed and distance. It also discusses the difficulty of going pro, the mental aspect of golf, and the dream of pursuing a professional golf career. The conversation highlights the mental block in golf and the impact of one degree in golf, emphasizing the dream of going pro in golf.

Takeaways

  • Golfing conditions and experiences
  • Strategies for improving golf performance Golf course strategy
  • Choosing the right tees
  • Golf etiquette Mental Toughness
  • Physical Training

Chapters

  • 00:00 Strategies for Golf Improvement
  • 26:58 Course Strategy and Tee Selection
  • 57:30 Qualifying for PGA Tour
  • 01:23:30 The Dream of Going Pro in Golf
]]>c07eac65-547c-41d2-9ab2-fb773f18aa3aWed, 06 May 2026 07:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the outdoor golfing experience, including conditions, challenges, and strategies for improvement. It delves into the golfing conditions and experiences, as well as strategies for improving golf performance. The conversation covers golf course strategy, tee selection, and the importance of respecting golf etiquette. It also delves into the process of qualifying for the PGA Tour and the factors that contribute to a golfer's success in achieving this goal. The conversation delves into the mental and physical aspects of golf, exploring the impact of length on golf courses, the challenge of teaching length versus short game, and the importance of gaining speed and distance. It also discusses the difficulty of going pro, the mental aspect of golf, and the dream of pursuing a professional golf career. The conversation highlights the mental block in golf and the impact of one degree in golf, emphasizing the dream of going pro in golf.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Golfing conditions and experiences</li><li>Strategies for improving golf performance Golf course strategy</li><li>Choosing the right tees</li><li>Golf etiquette Mental Toughness</li><li>Physical Training</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Strategies for Golf Improvement</li><li>26:58 Course Strategy and Tee Selection</li><li>57:30 Qualifying for PGA Tour</li><li>01:23:30 The Dream of Going Pro in Golf</li></ul>no01:24:3016Can big country break 80 before josh turns pro?full<![CDATA[is this America's most underrated golf trip? Colonial Williamsburg Experience ]]>The conversation delves into a unique golf trip experience that combines historical and cultural immersion with the significance of par three courses in golf resorts. It explores the distinctive features of the signature gold course and the fine dining and luxury experience at the resort. The conversation covers the experiences of fine dining and golf trips, highlighting the importance of quality food and the overall golf trip experience. It also delves into the topic of golf etiquette and the need for proper course maintenance and behavior. The conversation delves into the importance of golf etiquette, course maintenance, and the impact of player behavior on the pace of play. It highlights the need for golfers to adhere to etiquette rules, maintain the course, and play in a manner that contributes to a smooth pace of play.

Takeaways

  • Golf trips with historical and cultural experiences
  • The significance of par three courses in golf resorts Golf trip experiences
  • Fine dining experiences
  • Golf etiquette Golf etiquette and course maintenance
  • Pace of play and player behavior

Chapters

  • 00:00 Fine Dining and Luxury Experience
  • 39:37 Golf Trip Experiences
  • 54:08 Golf Etiquette
  • 01:00:15 Golf Etiquette and Course Maintenance
]]>2da606b9-9c38-47ca-8f80-4e0c1cb69e3dWed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into a unique golf trip experience that combines historical and cultural immersion with the significance of par three courses in golf resorts. It explores the distinctive features of the signature gold course and the fine dining and luxury experience at the resort. The conversation covers the experiences of fine dining and golf trips, highlighting the importance of quality food and the overall golf trip experience. It also delves into the topic of golf etiquette and the need for proper course maintenance and behavior. The conversation delves into the importance of golf etiquette, course maintenance, and the impact of player behavior on the pace of play. It highlights the need for golfers to adhere to etiquette rules, maintain the course, and play in a manner that contributes to a smooth pace of play.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Golf trips with historical and cultural experiences</li><li>The significance of par three courses in golf resorts Golf trip experiences</li><li>Fine dining experiences</li><li>Golf etiquette Golf etiquette and course maintenance</li><li>Pace of play and player behavior</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Fine Dining and Luxury Experience</li><li>39:37 Golf Trip Experiences</li><li>54:08 Golf Etiquette</li><li>01:00:15 Golf Etiquette and Course Maintenance</li></ul>no01:15:5815is this America's most underrated golf trip? Colonial Williamsburg Experience full<![CDATA[episode 4 ]]>The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to golf, including the recent Masters tournament, course conditions, challenges, and personal performance expectations. The hosts also discuss common lies and exaggerations among golfers, as well as the use of mulligans and cheating in the game. The conversation delves into golfing bragging rights, risk-taking on the golf course, and the concept of bucket list golf courses. It explores competitive golf stories, unconventional golf shots, and the criteria for bucket list courses. The discussion also touches on exaggerated golf claims, risk vs. reward, and the golf course experience. Additionally, it highlights golfing performance, golf course strategy, and the importance of golf course conditions. The conversation covers various aspects of the golf industry, including training programs, tournament experiences, golf course challenges, the handicap system, and closing remarks. It delves into the qualifications required for the golf industry, the experience of participating in a Scrabble tournament, setting golf course goals, and the challenges of competing from different tees. The discussion also touches on the golf handicap system and concludes with a call to action for guest suggestions and upcoming episodes.

Takeaways

  • Discussion of personal performance expectations and challenges at Augusta National.
  • Insight into common lies and exaggerations among golfers, including distance claims and scoring discrepancies. Competitive golf stories and exaggerated claims
  • The balance of risk and reward on the golf course Qualifications for the golf industry vary between countries
  • Golf tournaments and course reviews provide valuable insights
  • Setting and achieving golf course goals presents unique challenges
  • Competing from different tees impacts the golf handicap system
  • Engaging with guests and their stories adds value to the podcast

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Golf Podcast
  • 06:20 Course Difficulty and Expectations
  • 11:42 Expectations and Performance
  • 17:00 Performance Challenges and Realities
  • 25:19 Mulligans and Cheating
  • 36:19 Risk-Taking on the Golf Course
  • 42:22 Bucket List Golf Courses
  • 55:01 Golf Industry Training Programs
  • 01:04:20 Golf Tournaments and Course Reviews
  • 01:10:36 Golf Course Goals and Challenges
  • 01:23:07 Golf Handicap System and Competitions
]]>57795714-4c8a-448e-87fe-b21b104a29deWed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode covers a range of topics related to golf, including the recent Masters tournament, course conditions, challenges, and personal performance expectations. The hosts also discuss common lies and exaggerations among golfers, as well as the use of mulligans and cheating in the game. The conversation delves into golfing bragging rights, risk-taking on the golf course, and the concept of bucket list golf courses. It explores competitive golf stories, unconventional golf shots, and the criteria for bucket list courses. The discussion also touches on exaggerated golf claims, risk vs. reward, and the golf course experience. Additionally, it highlights golfing performance, golf course strategy, and the importance of golf course conditions. The conversation covers various aspects of the golf industry, including training programs, tournament experiences, golf course challenges, the handicap system, and closing remarks. It delves into the qualifications required for the golf industry, the experience of participating in a Scrabble tournament, setting golf course goals, and the challenges of competing from different tees. The discussion also touches on the golf handicap system and concludes with a call to action for guest suggestions and upcoming episodes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Discussion of personal performance expectations and challenges at Augusta National.</li><li>Insight into common lies and exaggerations among golfers, including distance claims and scoring discrepancies. Competitive golf stories and exaggerated claims</li><li>The balance of risk and reward on the golf course Qualifications for the golf industry vary between countries</li><li>Golf tournaments and course reviews provide valuable insights</li><li>Setting and achieving golf course goals presents unique challenges</li><li>Competing from different tees impacts the golf handicap system</li><li>Engaging with guests and their stories adds value to the podcast</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Golf Podcast</li><li>06:20 Course Difficulty and Expectations</li><li>11:42 Expectations and Performance</li><li>17:00 Performance Challenges and Realities</li><li>25:19 Mulligans and Cheating</li><li>36:19 Risk-Taking on the Golf Course</li><li>42:22 Bucket List Golf Courses</li><li>55:01 Golf Industry Training Programs</li><li>01:04:20 Golf Tournaments and Course Reviews</li><li>01:10:36 Golf Course Goals and Challenges</li><li>01:23:07 Golf Handicap System and Competitions</li></ul>no01:09:30episode 4 full<![CDATA[episode three ]]>The episode kicks off with a discussion about Josh's Unreal Week in Myrtle Beach, featuring bucket list golf courses and the Masters Week. The conversation delves into the experience of playing various golf courses, the unique features of Augusta, and the significance of the Masters. The Pro Shop at Augusta and the spending habits of attendees are also highlighted. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including golf experiences, sponsorship deals, and upcoming plans. It also delves into the challenges of managing content creation and partnerships. The hosts discuss their predictions for the Masters and share humorous anecdotes from their golfing experiences.

Takeaways

  • Unreal Week in Myrtle Beach
  • The Significance of the Masters Golf sponsorship deals
  • Content creation challenges
  • Masters predictions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Bucket List Golf Courses and Masters Week
  • 08:29 The Pro Shop at Augusta and Spending Habits
  • 39:38 Golf Experiences and Fandom
  • 45:02 Gary Woodland's Inspiring Story
  • 50:05 Predictions for the Masters Tournament
  • 56:18 Sponsorship Deals and Content Creation Challenges
  • 01:02:46 Upcoming Golf Trips and Plans
]]>69d3554e-7269-4113-9147-981f55318bffThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:53 GMT<p>The episode kicks off with a discussion about Josh's Unreal Week in Myrtle Beach, featuring bucket list golf courses and the Masters Week. The conversation delves into the experience of playing various golf courses, the unique features of Augusta, and the significance of the Masters. The Pro Shop at Augusta and the spending habits of attendees are also highlighted. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including golf experiences, sponsorship deals, and upcoming plans. It also delves into the challenges of managing content creation and partnerships. The hosts discuss their predictions for the Masters and share humorous anecdotes from their golfing experiences.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Unreal Week in Myrtle Beach</li><li>The Significance of the Masters Golf sponsorship deals</li><li>Content creation challenges</li><li>Masters predictions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Bucket List Golf Courses and Masters Week</li><li>08:29 The Pro Shop at Augusta and Spending Habits</li><li>39:38 Golf Experiences and Fandom</li><li>45:02 Gary Woodland's Inspiring Story</li><li>50:05 Predictions for the Masters Tournament</li><li>56:18 Sponsorship Deals and Content Creation Challenges</li><li>01:02:46 Upcoming Golf Trips and Plans</li></ul>no00:50:451episode three full<![CDATA[episode 2]]>The conversation covers various aspects of golf experiences, including golf trips, challenging golf course designs, and the dynamics of golf rounds. It delves into the excitement of first golf trips, the intricacies of the Russian Rumble game, and the challenges of playing in snow and golf simulators. Additionally, the discussion explores the expectations for golf performance, handicap challenges, and the stages of a golf round. The conversation delves into the experience of playing golf courses, the factors that influence golf course rankings, and the impact of seasonal conditions on the overall experience. The discussion highlights the importance of amenities, staff, and playability in determining the ranking of golf courses, as well as the influence of seasonal conditions on the overall experience.

Takeaways

  • Golf trip experiences
  • Challenging golf course designs Golf course rankings are influenced by various factors including conditions, amenities, and staff.
  • The experience of playing a golf course can be influenced by the time of year and the conditions at that time.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Golf Trip Experiences
  • 07:14 Playing in the Snow and Golf Simulators
  • 13:28 Challenging Golf Course Designs and Experiences
  • 27:02 Golf Course Experience and Rankings
]]>681bccd4-7309-41a2-9ed4-4c2c14992a26Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:12:18 GMT<p>The conversation covers various aspects of golf experiences, including golf trips, challenging golf course designs, and the dynamics of golf rounds. It delves into the excitement of first golf trips, the intricacies of the Russian Rumble game, and the challenges of playing in snow and golf simulators. Additionally, the discussion explores the expectations for golf performance, handicap challenges, and the stages of a golf round. The conversation delves into the experience of playing golf courses, the factors that influence golf course rankings, and the impact of seasonal conditions on the overall experience. The discussion highlights the importance of amenities, staff, and playability in determining the ranking of golf courses, as well as the influence of seasonal conditions on the overall experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Golf trip experiences</li><li>Challenging golf course designs Golf course rankings are influenced by various factors including conditions, amenities, and staff.</li><li>The experience of playing a golf course can be influenced by the time of year and the conditions at that time.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Golf Trip Experiences</li><li>07:14 Playing in the Snow and Golf Simulators</li><li>13:28 Challenging Golf Course Designs and Experiences</li><li>27:02 Golf Course Experience and Rankings</li></ul>no00:49:5812episode 2full<![CDATA[episode one take two]]>The first episode of the Cut the Corner Podcast introduces the hosts, Josh and James, and sets the stage for the podcast's content. The hosts discuss their backgrounds, their love for golf, and the inspiration behind the podcast's name. The episode also reveals the format of the podcast and the upcoming release schedule.

Takeaways

  • Golf and Life
  • Podcast Creation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Getting to Know James and Josh
]]>1305bebf-c080-47ed-8f9a-8bceff7041dbTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:24:57 GMT<p>The first episode of the Cut the Corner Podcast introduces the hosts, Josh and James, and sets the stage for the podcast's content. The hosts discuss their backgrounds, their love for golf, and the inspiration behind the podcast's name. The episode also reveals the format of the podcast and the upcoming release schedule.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Golf and Life</li><li>Podcast Creation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Getting to Know James and Josh</li></ul>yes00:24:3211episode one take twofull