Golf: It’s the sport of kings, retirees, and… the Seversons? This week, Tim and Jenni ask the question that haunts many a summer Saturday: Are We Becoming a Golf Family?
From the fairways of Minnesota to the chaos of the backyard putting green, join us for a heartfelt, hilarious, and sometimes wayward drive through golf history, local legends, family traditions, and all the weird, wonderful rituals that come with chasing a little white ball.
In this episode:
- Jenni recounts her latest golf scramble victory (and confusion over what “best ball” really means)
- Tim breaks down golf’s wild Scottish origins, pandemic boom, and why Minnesota might be the real golf capital of America
- Why every Minnesota golfer has a story about a green shaped like the state (yes, there are pictures)
- Movie drops from Tin Cup, Happy Gilmore, Bagger Vance, and Grease 2
- Unwritten rules, etiquette, fireball shots, and what it actually means to keep the vibes high—even when you’re hitting double bogey
We get personal:
How do you introduce your kids to golf without traumatizing them (or yourself)? Why do so many Midwesterners grow up believing they’re only one good swing away from glory? And is it possible to teach golf, family patience, and math at the same time? (The answer, according to Jenni: absolutely not.)
This episode is for you if…
…you’ve ever survived a family golf outing, argued over “best ball,” or just love the sound of laughter mixed with the occasional curse word and the sweet thwack of a perfectly hit shot.
What happens when two parents—one golf-curious, one golf-skeptical—try to figure out if their family is on the road to becoming golf people? In this week’s episode, Tim and Jenni put the clubs on the table and get real about the slow, chaotic, and unexpectedly hilarious journey toward “golf family” status.
What’s inside this episode:
• Jenni’s Scramble Adventures:
Jenni recounts her third-ever golf outing (“all scrambles!”), why “best ball” is the worst-named format in sports, and the tiny victories that come with just getting your ball picked.
• Tim’s Deep Golf Dive:
Get a crash course on the actual origins of golf (spoiler: it’s Scottish, it’s complicated, and it was once illegal), how Tiger Woods and the pandemic changed the game, and why Minnesota is secretly the golfiest state in America.
• Local Color & Family Roots:
A new photo drop reveals Jenni’s mom as bona fide Minnesota carnival royalty—no circus, all fair. Plus, a nod to the “shortest family in Minnesota,” and stories about why Lions Club cheeseburgers are an actual county fair love language.
• Golf Culture, Movies & Meltdowns:
From Tin Cup’s infamous “hands off her ass, Roy” line to Happy Gilmore, Bagger Vance, and even Grease 2—Tim and Jenni break down what these movies get right, what’s iconic, and why Shooter McGavin is forever.
• Unwritten Rules & Keeping Vibes High:
Golf etiquette 101: where to stand, how to stay positive when the wheels (or the swing) come off, and why “play fast” might save your marriage. (Bonus: how music, hope, and a well-timed fireball shot can get you through almost anything.)
• Minnesota Golf Trivia & Farewells:
Did you know Minnesota is a national leader in golf courses per capita? Or that the legendary Les Bolstad Golf Course at the U is closing after 100+ years? Pour one out—and maybe book your final tee time.
Why listen?
- You want to feel seen about the emotional rollercoaster that is family golf.
- You need a pep talk to survive your next scramble (or just the family cookout).
- You’re a sucker for nostalgia, Minnesota trivia, or arguments about who the real “golf movie GOAT” is.
- Or maybe you’re just here for the side banter, hot takes, and jokes about carnival royalty.
Bottom line:
We may not have all the answers, but we know this: whether you’re carding birdies, doubles, or just trying to keep the vibes high, the journey to becoming a golf family is a story worth telling—and laughing about together.
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