Catch the latest episode of Birdiecast where pro golfer Leslie Cloots shares an insightful conversation with Betsy Kelly. Watch as they dive deep into Betsy's current life, her ventures, struggles, and path to success in the golfing world. Tune in to know more about Betsy's roots in Minnesota, her lifestyle split between there and Arizona, a glimpse into her professional journey beginning from her early golfing days, and her unwavering support system.
How did she manage to fund her golf career while working in the finance industry? What roles do her coaches, boyfriend, and family play in her career growth? How does she create a balance between her professional golfing life and an influential social media presence? Find answers to all these in the episode.
Reflecting on her journey, Betsy shares, "I had no idea the finances that were involved and how all that worked. I feel stupid that I never even thought about it." Listen as they explore their US Open qualifier preparations and share an exciting putting challenge. Betsy also talks about her challenging fitness journey, highlighting that, "The fitness and nutrition side is actually a big component to it."
This Birdiecast episode is packed with interesting conversations, personal experiences, and tips for golfers at any stage of their career. Don't miss out!

This episode is brought to you by Skillest, and have kindly offered Leslie's bunker class for free to Birdiecast listeners. Click on the following link to check it out: 
https://coach.skillest.com/leslie-cloots



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#49 - Betsy Kelly

In this episode of Birdiecast, Leslie Cloots interviews professional golfer Aditi Ashok from India. Aditi shares her journey to becoming a professional golfer, including qualifying for the Olympics at just 18 years old. She provides insight into growing up playing golf in India and the challenges she faced early on trying to compete at an elite international level. Aditi also discusses her training regimen, golf practice routines, overcoming setbacks, and strategies for improvement. Listeners can expect to learn about dedication, perseverance, and optimizing your performance from one of the top young golfers in the world.

This episode is brought to you by Skillest, and have kindly offered Leslie's bunker class for free to Birdiecast listeners. Click on the following link to check it out: https://coach.skillest.com/leslie-cloots

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#48 - Aditi Ashok

In this episode of Birdiecast, hosts Leslie Cloots and Maia Schechter catch up after a hiatus and share updates on their golf careers. They discuss Maia's incredible transition from professional golf to pursuing a career in medicine. Discover her experiences on the LPGA tour, the reasons behind the decision to step away from golf, and current path towards becoming a doctor. Gain insights into Leslie's off-season, tournament plans, and newfound passion for golf coaching. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Birdiecast!



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#47 - Maia Schechter

This week Maia sits down with the new LPGA Tour Commissioner, Mollie Marcoux Samaan. They discuss the road that led Mollie to this point and how she's tackling the challenges she's facing. Listen in to learn about what Mollie has defined as "winning" for the LPGA and how her 100 day plan is panning out. The future of the LPGA looks bright with Mollie at the helm and after listening to this episode, you'll see why. 
Don’t forget to check out snipergolfballs.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order.  And go to Chippogolf.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order
Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive
Guests: @molliemsamaan
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: September 15, 2021 in Portland, OR

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#46 - Mollie Marcoux Samaan, LPGA Tour Commissioner

This week Maia sits down with Symetra Tour athletic trainer, Alex Herzlin. We discuss what his role entails and the challenges he faces. Listeners get an inside look at how the medical staff on the tour works and what they do for the players. 
Don’t forget to check out snipergolfballs.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order.  And go to Chippogolf.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order   
Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive 
Guests: @dralex_and_evilbetty
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots 
Recording date: August 11, 2021 in South Bend, IN

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45. Alex Herzlin, PT

Leslie joins Corey Paul to talk some shop. Listen in to learn more about Corey’s golf club making business. You’ll hear about what, how, and why he does what he does. Look out Vokey, there’s a new wedge in town! 

Also, listen till the end to learn how to enter this week’s giveaway! 

Don’t forget to check out snipergolfballs.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order. 
And go to Chippogolf.com and use code Birdiecast for 15% off your order 

Halftime sponsor: @juniorgolflive
Guests: @corey_paul_functional_art
www.coreypaulfunctionalart.com
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: July 13, 2021 in Rochester, NY 

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44. Clubtalk in Rochester

Leslie tells all about her LPGA Tour debut. Tune in to hear all about the experience. Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter Recorded in Cincinatti, OH on July 22nd 2021. Sponsor: Olea Athletics www.oleaathletics.com (promo code BIRDIECAST10)

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43. Leslie’s first LPGA event

We both had the opportunity to compete against the guys in a Swing Thought Tour event, but you’ll have to listen to get the full scoop!                                         Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020

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42. Teeing It Up During Covid

It has been a crazy couple of months! With a pandemic and no professional golf being played, we have had a lot of time to practice and even explore some new hobbies! Listen in to hear about how we have been keeping ourselves busy during the era of Covid-19.                                                         Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on June 19, 2020

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41. Covid Update

This week we chatted with the Co-owner of downtown Raleigh’s Dogwood Country Club. Described as a “classic country club with an urban twist,” Dogwood CC has something for everyone. In our conversation we cover topics ranging from how the business idea came about, to how to handle being a woman in the golf industry. 

Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter
Guest: @dogwoodcountryclub
Recorded in Raleigh, NC on February 27, 2020

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40. Dogwood Country Club

In this episode Leslie got to chat with Alexis Belton about how she manages playing on the World Long Drive and Symetra Tour. 

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39. World Long Drive

We are getting ready for another year on the road! Listen this week as we talk about our off season and how we are approaching this upcoming year. In true Birdiecast spirit, we have some deep chats and some fun laughs. Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: January 23 in Chapel Hill, NC

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38. Preseason 2020

The 2019 season is officially over! This week we talked about Q Series: how it works, how it went, and what we learned. Listen in to hear the inside scoop
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Recorded: November 4, 2019 in Raleigh, NC
Hosts: @lesliecloots @maschechter

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37. Q Series Recap

This week we brought in an eclectic group to discuss the journey of golf. Why do some people stop playing? How do players navigate the change in direction? It can be a struggle to keep going but we discuss ways in which players rekindle their passion and reach out to others for support in the pursuit of their dreams. 
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Guests: @guags88 @cd.golf @summarro and Allie White
Hosts: @maschechter
Recording date: September 19th 2019 in Prattville, AL

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36. To Quit Or Not To Quit

This week we sat down with Michelle Piyapattra to talk about her side hustle endeavors off the course. We learned a lot from this episode, and we hope that you do too.
Sponsor: Playoff Dating App (www.playoffdatingapp.com)
Guests: @montanee555
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recording date: August 7th 2019 in Milwaukee, WI

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35. Michelle Piyapattra

Enjoy our short conversation with repeat guest, Matt Clark. He has been promoted to Tournament Business Affairs and has an interesting new take on tour operations. Listen in to hear what a tour owned tournament is, or if you just want to whether Matt finally got a car. 
Guest: @mattclark_ 
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots  
Recording date: July 24th 2019  in Albany, NY 

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34. Matt Clark, TBA

While in Rochester, NY we had the privilege of attending the local Women's Executive Forum. We tried to soak up as much wisdom as possible from the three incredible speakers. Listen in to hear the keys to success and ways to wake up tomorrow morning with a million dollars in you bank account. Just kidding. But you can learn how culture affects productivity, and how being successful isn't a solo journey. Enjoy!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: July 17, 2019 in Rochester, NY

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33. Women's Executive Forum

Do you believe in life after golf (sung to the tune of Believe by Cher). Tracy Hanson played 15 consecutive years on the LPGA, but if you ask her about it, she'll likely tell you that golf is just one step in this journey we call life. Professional golf is a world where your identity can easily get tied to the scores you shoot. Play well and you're on top of the world; miss a few cuts and the self-doubt creeps in. In a society where we are measured, compared and evaluated, we have to learn to separate "what we do, from who we are." Listen in to hear what Tracy has to say on the subject.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Guest: @tracyhansoninitiative 
https://tracyhanson.com/
Recorded: May 22, 2019 in Auburn, AL


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32. Tracy Hanson

Everyone in the working world answers the question "what do you do for a living?" But with our unique lifestyles, sometimes it can be difficult to explain what exactly we do. From illustrating that status is like a ladder you climb, to clarifying that "Q school" isn't actually school at all, listen in to hear some tips on how to talk to non-golfers about golf.
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC

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31. How to talk to your non-golfer friends about golf

We are on week 2 of an 8 week stretch of tournaments! Life on tour can be a grind especially if you're away from home for 2 months straight. But with a few years of experience, we have learned how to take care of ours bodies and minds. Listen in for ways to tackle long drives between tournaments, and for ways to conserve energy so that you feel just as fresh for week 8 as you did for week 1. Happy golfing!
Hosts: @maschechter @lesliecloots
Recorded: May 4, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC

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