Off the Deck

In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Ethan Winchester, Johnny O apparel rep and golf industry insider. Ethan shares his journey from growing up immersed in golf—thanks to his father’s influence—to building a career in golf apparel sales across the Southeast. The conversation uncovers the realities of life on the road, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into outfitting pro shops, and how COVID changed the industry. Ethan also highlights the importance of relationships in the country club world and shares great stories from his travels, offering listeners a unique glimpse into golf’s soft g...

On this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Heidi Kraft, a Louisville native whose journey spans from growing up in her family’s golf shop to competing in college golf and now shaping her community through First Tee Louisville. Heidi shares insights on balancing life as a youth golf mentor, fitness studio owner, and active golfer. The conversation covers her love for the game, lessons learned on and off the course, the impact of youth programs, and her role at the unforgettable 2024 PGA Championship. Tune in for candid stories about golf, community, and chasing new challenges.

Welcome back to Off the Deck, where the game is just the beginning! In this episode, Josh is joined by friends Kyle and AJ for an unforgettable roundtable of recent golf adventures. This isn’t just another dive into golf’s impact on life—this is a rowdy retelling of epic trips, unexpected travel detours, casino stops, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Listen in as the guys recount their journeys across some truly memorable courses, from the sprawling views and “arena” energy of Landmand to the pristine newness of Lost Rail in Omaha, the fun and playab...

Welcome back to Off the Deck! In this episode, Josh Decker sits down with the ever-traveling Ryan Hardenbrook for a conversation that’s as much about cigars and connection as it is about golf. 

Ryan shares the story of how a chance conversation with a pastor first introduced him to the game of golf—and cigars. From his early days playing in Nevada to his golf adventures in Asia, Ryan reflects on how golf uncovers the true character of its players and why cigars and golf often go hand-in-hand. Together, Josh and Ryan explore the intersection of golf...

In this episode of Off the Deck, Josh sits down with Brian Parks, VP of Engineering at L.A.B. Golf, to take listeners behind the scenes of one of golf’s most innovative companies. Brian shares the excitement around L.A.B. Golf’s latest release—the heel shafted putter—and unpacks the creative and technical challenges that come with revolutionizing the world of putting. From prototype development cycles and balancing physics to stories about working directly with Adam Scott and even Charlie Woods reaching out for a putter, you’ll get an insider’s look at how top-tier gea...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Off the Deck! In today’s show, Josh Decker sits down with longtime friend and former PGA & LPGA Tour caddie Will Davidson for an inside look at life “inside the ropes.” 

Will shares stories from his whirlwind trip to Medinah for a charity event, near-albatross heroics, and some candid reflections on his 11-year career caddying for pros like Smylie Kaufman and HaoTong Li. 

From wild travel tales—he’s logged miles in 43 countries—to laugh-out-loud caddie blunders (including a classic rangefinder fail) and the pressures of helping pros handle nerves on golf...

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