In this episode of Tales From The Tips, DA and 15-year Tour caddy Mick Middlemo take listeners inside a wild week of golf stories and insider insights — starting with their outing at Guston’s Grill and rolling into everything from DP World Tour talk to the secret world of exclusive golf clubs.From robotic fairway mowers at the Bank of Utah Championship to battling lava rock and unpredictable winds, it’s a mix of laughs, lessons, and life on the course. Mick breaks down the art of course ratings, DA dives into the quirks of club maintenance, and together they explore how cancellations and leadership shifts are reshaping the PGA Tour.It’s a true caddy’s-eye view of the game — packed with offbeat stories, on-the-ground perspective, and reflections on where golf is heading next.🎧 Watch or listen to Tales From The Tips on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, and the Audacy app.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:00 Golf Outing at Guston's Grill04:58 DP World Tour and Exclusive Golf Clubs10:06 Course Ratings and Experiences15:07 Bank of Utah Championship and Robotic Fairway Mowers18:24 Navigating Golf Courses and Wind Conditions19:18 Challenges of Playing on Lava Rock Courses20:07 The Importance of Club Maintenance21:18 Unique Golf Course Experiences22:41 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Performances24:01 The Impact of Cancellations on the Golf Season26:03 PGA Tour Leadership Changes29:04 Caddies and Their Role in Golf32:02 The Future of Golf and Its Challenges
