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The guys from Pins & Aces Golf Co: Nick Mertz, Jon Major, Liam Johnson and Stewey Deleone chatting it up about golf, business, sports, and a bunch of other bullshit. Welcome to the Closed Course.

Episode #36 04/27/2025

Episode #36 The guys talk about their recent trip up to Bandon Dunes in Oregon, their upcoming tournament series starting in just a few weeks as well as their brand new Player Preferred™ line of apparel. After 2 years in the making it is finally out and we couldn't be more excited about it! Listen now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/36316765

Episode #35 with guest UFC's Cody Brundage 04/14/2025

Episode #35 with guest UFC's Cody Brundage The guys chat with special guest, Cody Brundage about his experience being a professional UFC fighter and his friendship with fellow fighter Dustin Jacoby and the Pins Crew. Take a listen to get some insight on what it's like to be in the UFC. /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/36130505

Episode #34 03/21/2025

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Episode #33 02/23/2025

Episode #33 The guys are back with some crazy stories from Waste Management and don't hold back. Rory joins them this week on the pod and lets us in a little on Liam's dating life. They also talk about Liam's Hole in One Challenge starting next week. He may be regretting that one. How many shots do you think it will take him? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/35390485

Episode #32 02/10/2025

Episode #32 Nick, Liam and their buddy UFC Fighter Dustin Jacoby are in Scottsdale, AZ for the Waste Management Phoenix Open and put on a road pod. They talk about the PGA Memes Challenge tournament, playing with real golfers, and their very exciting Hey Dude X Pins & Aces Collab. Their week at Waste Management had just started but the stories are already in full force. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/35230360

Episode #31 01/10/2025

Episode #31 A new year brings a new era to Pins & Aces: The acquisition of Edel Golf, premium custom golf clubs. With the crew today is the Head Design Engineer, Gavin Jones. The brains behind the famous club talks about his process, ideas, and future plans for the brand. The conversation goes into talking about custom projects and the big things Edel and Pins are planning for 2025. We can now officially say we sell everything but golf balls. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/34807530

Episode #30 11/22/2024

Episode #30 The season finale of Closed Course is here. Liam and Pete are back from their trip to Jacksonville Florida after shooting with a secret 2025 collaboration. Pete demonstrates how NOT to back ups a golf cart and it makes for one of the best Bungles of the Week of the season. They talk about Rafa Campos big PGA Bermuda win and how he became a Pins ambassador. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/34114746

Episode #29 11/08/2024

Episode #29 The guys are back and this time with a very special guest you won't want to miss. They talk Power Hour, election, new products, and how their biggest sale of the year is going and even drop some bigger deals along the way. Tune in now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/33851542

Episode #28 10/25/2024

Episode #28 Jon, Nick, and Liam are back for another episode. They talk about the Father Son tournament and how they both didn't perform to their highest potential, one more than the other. They also touch on some of the new tournaments coming up in 2025, as well as demons they have on certain courses in the country. They have some new bungles of the week as well. Would you ride a bull in Scottsdale? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/33603697

Episode #27 10/11/2024

Episode #27 The guys are back after a couple busy couple weeks. They talk about their upcoming tournaments they are playing with, as well as their time in Big Cedar. They also touch on Liam's consoling skills when Nick gets a little bummed out on the course, or so he says. Who will win their Father Son tournament this weekend, Liam or Nick? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/33420657

Episode #26 09/13/2024

Episode #26 A new episode of Closed course is out. Pete joins the crew again, this time in Stewey's place. They talk about Liam's poor tipping etiquette, and how Pete gets stuck in his garage on the daily. Nick and Pete make plans for a golf competition, can Pete beat the Boss? They touch on some of the new tournaments coming next year, 5 to be exact, and how Nick is on a 48 hour fast. Do you think Pete deserves metal business cards? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/33014132

Episode #25 08/30/2024

Episode #25 On another week of Closed Course, the guys are back and in Liam’s place this week is Pistol Pete, the newest edition to the Pins & Aces family. They talk about their most recent tournament in Minnesota, the Timber Tee Off. Peter and Nick talk about their time at the BMW cup this past week while Stew and Jon watch them take pulls from a tequila bottle. Would you want to live in the Dr. Seuss world? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/32800112

Episode #24 08/16/2024

Episode #24 The guys are back with another episode fresh off their Power Hour Thursday night. They touch on some of their favorite products and drops in the new lines. They cover some hairy encounters with various animals and Stewey and Liam hear a Loon for the first time. They have some new bungles of the week, whose do you think is the worst? Have you ever hit a bird with a golf ball? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/32579927

Episode #23 08/02/2024

Episode #23 The guys are back from their busy week running the Pins & Aces Social, where most of the staff behaved. They talk tournaments, olympics and how the Pins Olympics is finally happening after a lot of anticipation. They nail down their sports and make bets on who will win what. They have new bungles of the week and Liam drops some news about the next Power Hour. Do you think Nick can pull off a speed suit? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/32371217

Episode #22 07/19/2024

Episode #22 The guys are back with another episode this week. Liam talks about his new swing journey he's been on, and how it hasn't been going the way he wants. They touch on their upcoming tournaments the Pins & Aces Social and Timber Tee Off in Minnesota. A new segment has been unveiled: The Bungle of the Week, which sparks some fun conversation. Is Nick the worst person to be on a zoom call with? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/32204387

Episode #21 07/05/2024

Episode #21 The guys are back from their break with a new season of Closed Course! For this episode, they unveil their new Golf Drinks collaboration, the Pins & Aces Transfusion. Joining them today is Moose, the man behind the drink. They take you through the process of starting a drink from scratch and what makes a good drink. The shenanigans don’t stop though. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/32023352

Episode #20 06/07/2024

Episode #20 The guys are back for a final hoorah of season 2! They touch on some more business, their latest golf tournament that supported the Children's Hospital NICU, and Bigfoot. Jon comes with a classic during his conspiracy and the headlines have people stumped. Would you take a shot with a cicada in it? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/31637557

Episode #19 05/24/2024

Episode #19 The guys are back from Pinehurst and back in the studio for another episode this week. They touch on some more business and how Stewey was almost recruited for Love is Blind. They have their first taste of their upcoming Pins & Aces Transfusion and they are all very excited to roll it out. Jon comes in hot with a new conspiracy this week that has everyone scratching their heads. The headlines stump the guys this week, can you get 4 out of 4? Listen Now!! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/31439372

Episode #18 05/17/2024

Episode #18 The guys are on the road this week in Pinehurst, North Carolina with their friend Schyler. Stripped down to only shooting the shit, the guys have a good talk talking about golf, pandas, and the work of a full time content creator. Each of them with 32oz of local beer in hand the pod is a fun time. Will Liam get sea sick? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/31347337

Episode #17 05/10/2024

Episode #17 This week the guys are back with some bug news, 14-way bags! Safe to say Nick isn’t happy about it, but the people asked so we delivered. They go into detail on why their bag is great and what makes Nick such a fanboy for it. Liam talks about his bad days at the course and how he has gotten in to the habit of throwing his clubs further than the ball goes. Nick and Stewey go on another Pokemon rant and Jon brings the heat with a new conspiracy. How much would you need to be paid to skydive? Listen now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/31217402

Episode #15 04/26/2024

Episode #15 The guys are back with another episode. This week they touch on their new Cinco de Mayo collection that just dropped as well as their Pins & Aces Social happening July 26th. They tell their stories of their college days with Fake ID’s and lovely local establishments. They discuss the hiring process for Pins and how good it is that there isn’t an HR department. Jon’s back with another conspiracy, are dinosaurs real? Nick thinks the Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder is the best cheeseburger ever, can you agree? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30972993

Episode #14 04/19/2024

Episode #14 This week the guys are back with another episode. They touch on some more business talking about marketing and sales and how you can improve that in your business. They talk about their new Cinco de Mayo collection, and the Master's tournament the past weekend. Jon is back with a new conspiracy that will make you question everything you thought you knew. The headlines this week also are some thinkers. Watch out for the Giant African Snails! Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30876703

Episode #13 04/12/2024

Episode #13 This week the guys are back with some bets for the big weekend and a finalized list of sports for the first Pins & Aces Olympics. They talk more conspiracies and get stumped for this weeks Closed Course Bugle headlines. Stewey learns how to make Gin and Liam learned how to properly cut a lime. They touch on selling channels for the business talk, while Stews 23 and Me is officially underway. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30785753

Episode #12 04/05/2024

Episode #12 The guys are back for another episode, They touch on their time at Texas Roadhouse and finally nail down some details about their mini Olympics. Jon's back with another conspiracy and and they take another look at the Closed Course Bugle. Nick thinks he's the best athlete at a table filled with D1 athletes like usual. Comment what do you want the Olympic events to be! Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30684238

Episode #11 03/29/2024

Episode #11 The guys are back for Season 2. They start off hot talking about Liam's experience being hypnotized in Vegas and how Stewey can't re-grip a putter to save his life. They talk about their upcoming golf tournaments this coming summer in Colorado and Minnesota and Liams "PGA-worthy" golf swing. They have two new segments such as "Jon's Conspiracies" and "The Closed Course Bugle". Welcome to Season 2 of Closed Course. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30584153

Episode #10 03/20/2024

Episode #10 For the final episode in Season 1, the guys let loose bit. Jon's making drinks, Liam is downing Beer Eagles and things get loud. They talk about their Augusta Power hour and what their favorite products are that they are releasing. They discuss how they name the products that they come out with, which is always more of an argument than anything else. They touch on designer bags and how they are overpriced for what they actually are, and how Nick has 12 custom golf bags. Do you call them flip flops or thongs? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30392123

Episode #9 03/13/2024

Episode #9 The Guys are a man down but that doesn't stop them in todays episode. They discuss their side hustles as kids, their business school education and also someones lack of schooling. They talk about thier college athletics being D1 athletes (at least 2/3 of them). They touch on their St Paddy's Day launch and the reel them made by doing Irish Car Bombs at 10am. Nick Explains how leap years work to Stewey and how Stew made his entire soccer team run until they puked. Listen now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30295753

Episode #8: With Guest DJ Rhetorik 03/06/2024

Episode #8: With Guest DJ Rhetorik The guys have on speciasl guest and hip hop DJ Rhetorik. Rhetorik is the longtime DJ for the rapper Logic and is also an avid golfer. The guys talk about their shank-heavy golf game eariler in the day, monkeys in Bali, and have a science lesson with Stewey. They discuss Rhetorik's life in the music industy, how he came to meet Logic, tour the world and his own solo career. Jon talks about his anti-parasite diet and it gives Nick some "interesting" ideas. Tune in now to Closed Course. /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30239713

Episode #7 02/28/2024

Episode #7 The guys talk about thier latest collaboration with RealTree camoflauge and what's to come for the brand. They touch on the wholesale side of things when it comes to business. They discuss a 6 year old high rollers and Rafa Compos PGA hole in one. Stewey and Liam talk about how they got "Big Gray" stuck in the mud and how Nick hates spicy ranch. Whats better a Hole in One or an Albatross? Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30141318

Episode #6: With Guest UFC's Dustin Jacoby 02/21/2024

Episode #6: With Guest UFC's Dustin Jacoby The guys have on UFC’s Dustin Jacoby and talk about his life in the ring. They touch on his fights with heavy hitters such as Alex Pereira and life outside of fighting. Dustin talks about his fighting spirit and his love for golf. They touch on his plans for life after the ring and future business endeavors. Listen Now! /episode/index/show/7425f1d2-06dc-462f-88ce-016c00143388/id/30044398

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