In this new Golf High IQ series, Brian Bailie dives into the common challenges golfers face with their short game and sets the stage for an eight-week journey aimed at improving scrambling skills and proximity to the hole. He explains that effective short game play relies on understanding concepts, skills, assessments, and tracking—not just shots. The focus will be on proximity benchmarks, with emphasis on hitting within six-foot and twelve-foot circles to improve par-saving consistency. Training will cover various lie conditions and yardages to simulate real-course conditions. With a special acknowledgment for his friend Bill in the hospital, Brian invites everyone to follow along and also join the Whiskey High IQ series on Scotch, Irish rules, and pot stills, as both series mirror each other in building expertise.

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Just wrapped up a tasting of Ferncullen, a single malt from the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland, coming in at 92 proof. Priced around $40-45, it has a pale color and thin legs, suggesting youth. On the nose, I found lots of floral and honey notes, giving it a strong but enjoyable scent, earning a 3. The taste is smooth yet slightly bitey, with floral fruitiness and a honey sweetness that lingers, also scoring a 3. The finish is clean and medium in length, reinforcing the honey notes. Overall, I rated it a solid 3 out of 5—definitely a whiskey I'd enjoy if offered and wouldn’t hesitate to add to my collection if I came across it. Cheers! 🥃 #GolfCast #Golf #Whiskey #IrishWhiskey #SingleMalt #WhiskeyTasting #Cheers

In this episode of The Blend, Brian Bailie dives into the rich fall themes of whiskey and golf, sharing updates about GolfCask’s direction and the upcoming Irons & Oak event. He highlights peated whiskies like Laphroaig 10 and Silkie, perfect for the cooler season with their smoky, campfire notes, and explores how fall is an ideal time for variable golf training focused on situational scenarios. Wrapping up with a preview of the Irons & Oak weekend, he describes an engaging schedule filled with Virginia whiskey tastings, golf at Birdwood, and a festive brunch, all geared toward building camaraderie among whiskey and golf fans.