Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations

Golf is full of opinions, traditions, and marketing claims. Off TRAQ is where we slow down and actually talk about them.Hosted by Charles and Roy, the Off TRAQ Podcast explores the questions golfers genuinely debate — from equipment and swing myths to tour storylines, industry narratives, and the culture of the game.No hot takes for the sake of it. Just honest conversations about the game we all care about.🎙 New episodes every other Tuesday🏌️ Presented by TRAQ Golf

Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations is a sports podcast hosted by TRAQ Golf, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

TRAQ Golf hosts Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations, a sports show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  Building a Golf Startup: The Story Behind TRAQ

  Aug 18, 20261h 23mS1

  What does it actually take to build a golf company from scratch? This week, Charles and Roy share the story behind TRAQ — from the early range session that sparked the idea, to failed prototypes, manufacturing problems, 3D printing, supply chain chaos, and figuring out how to turn a golf obsession into an actual business. We also break down how we personally use TRAQ, what happens when your passion becomes your job, and where we want to take the company next. Then we get into this week’s golf news: the rumors surrounding Jon Rahm potentially leaving LIV Golf, why the best players in the world are suddenly hitting it farther, and whether LeBron James becoming a YouTube golfer is actually good for golf. And to finish things off, we rank the best golf course snacks from S tier to F tier. Chapters 1:40 — How Our Golf Startup Started 13:45 — How We Use TRAQ 24:07 — What It’s Like to Blend Passion With a Job 39:38 — What’s Next for TRAQ? 53:17 — Rahm, Distance Gains & LeBron’s Golf Channel 1:05:48 — Ranking the Best Golf Snacks Follow @traqgolf on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, and learn more at TRAQGolf.com.

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  Episode #30

  My Worst Golf in Years - and the One Swing Thought That Fixed It

  Aug 4, 20261h 12mS1

  Charles just played his worst golf in years: shanks on the range, topped drives, push slices, a triple, and more doubles than he would care to remember. In this episode, Charles, Roy, and new co-producer Alex break down exactly what went wrong, why a medicine-ball drill may have quietly thrown Charles’ swing out of sync, and the one swing thought that helped him turn things around on the back nine. Along the way, they discuss how to reset when your swing disappears mid-round, whether you should ever “play your miss,” and the pride that keeps amateurs fighting a lost cause until hole 15. Then the guys get into the news: Is LIV Golf finally nearing the end, and do performance-enhancing drugs really give golfers an advantage? Finally, Charles and Roy draft rival Ryder Cup-style teams in a $20 auction and let AI decide the winner. Loser buys Wendy’s. Subscribe and follow wherever you listen, and find us on Instagram and TikTok at @traqgolf Stop guessing and start practicing with real feedback at traqgolf.com Chapters 00:45 – Meet Alex, Our New Co-Producer 04:48 – Charles’ Worst Round 12:27 – What Went Wrong? 18:40 – How to Reset When Your Swing Disappears 28:43 – The One Swing Thought That Fixed Everything 40:49 – Is This the End of LIV? & PEDs in Golf 50:04 – Build the Best Golf Team: $20 Auction 01:03:48 – AI Decides the Winner

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  Episode #29

  Should You Buy A Mini Driver or 7-Wood?

  Jul 21, 20261h 12mS1

  Mini drivers and 7 woods are two of the hottest clubs in golf right now, but do they actually belong in the average golfer’s bag? Charles and Roy break down why mini drivers have surged in popularity, what they are really designed to do, and why buying one may not solve your driver problems. Then they dig into the 7 wood boom, why more tour players are using one, how it compares with long irons and hybrids, and which golfers could benefit most from making the switch. Later, they react to the biggest controversies from The Open, including Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty, Scottie Scheffler’s free relief, and whether golf’s rules are being applied consistently. To close the episode, Charles and Roy draft competing golf bags from a limited pool of clubs. The result includes aggressive strategy, questionable selections, a chipper, and one host attempting to use a 2 iron as a putter. Chapters 00:18 Golf at Yosemite? 04:10 What’s the Hype With Mini Drivers and 7 Woods? 13:45 Should Amateurs Buy a Mini Driver? 27:04 Why the 7 Wood Became a Tour Favorite 36:08 Should You Replace Your Long Irons With a 7 Wood? 44:21 The Open: Penalties, Drama and Controversy 1:00:39 The Ultimate Golf Club Draft 1:07:39 Who Built the Better Bag?

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  Episode #28

  Is Modern Golf Actually Making Us Better?

  Jul 7, 20261h 1mS1

  On this episode of Off TRAQ , Charles and Roy ask a deceptively simple question: is modern golf actually better? With better equipment, launch monitors, rangefinders, YouTube instruction, and more data than ever, golfers should be getting dramatically better… so why has the average handicap barely moved? They break down how golf has changed from the early 90s and 2000s to today, where technology has genuinely helped, and where it may actually be making golfers more confused, dependent, and cluttered. Then they hit current events, including Scottie Scheffler’s playoff loss, Jordan Spieth testing a new putter, and first reactions to Your Golf Tour . To close, they put each other on the spot with a bag audit and call out the one club the other probably shouldn’t be carrying. Chapters: 00:32 Happy 250th America 03:28 Is Modern Golf Actually Better? 39:53 Scottie's Playoff Loss, Spieth's New Putter & YGT 46:08 Bag Audit: What Club Has to Go?

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  Episode #27

  Watching The PGA Tour Is Making You Worse At Golf

  Jun 25, 202650 minS1

  What if the biggest thing hurting your golf game isn’t your swing… it’s the golf you’re watching? This week on Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy explore why the modern PGA Tour may actually be teaching amateur golfers all the wrong lessons. From flop shots and hero recoveries to going for par 5s in two, they discuss why what works for the best players in the world often leads to bigger scores for the rest of us. Then they dive into Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open victory and why the tournament felt strangely flat, why so many fans seem to be rooting against him, and what his win says about personality in professional golf. They also discuss the latest developments surrounding the golf ball rollback, why the governing bodies suddenly appear to be reconsidering their plans, and whether professional golf is finally moving toward a true shot clock to combat slow play. To wrap things up, they play a round of Overrated or Underrated on some of golf’s biggest traditions, including: • The halfway house hot dog • Mulligans • Pre-round range sessions • Matching headcovers • Gimmes • Hitting a 3 wood off the deck Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 Is Watching the PGA Tour Making You Worse? 26:42 Wyndham Clark and Weird U.S. Open Vibes 30:28 Ball Rollback Drama and Golf’s Shot Clock 36:32 Overrated or Underrated: Golf Rituals If you enjoy thoughtful golf conversations from an amateur’s perspective, follow Off TRAQ for new episodes every week.

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