Listen "Inside Bettinardi Golf: Innovation, Legends, and One Hell of a Turkey Dinner"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 17 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen sits down with one of the most respected names in golf — Bob Bettinardi, founder of Bettinardi Golf — for a wide-ranging and personal conversation that covers everything from CNC precision to celebrity putters, major wins, and the future of the flatstick.Bettinardi opens up about:- How he went from engineer to golf industry disruptor, pioneering the one-piece milled putter- His early days working with Scotty Cameron, including building the putter Bernhard Langer used to win the 1993 Masters- The moment he went all-in and launched Bettinardi Golf in 1999The two Bobs also talk about:- Tour success stories with Jesper Parnevik, Jim Furyk, and Vijay Singh- The rise of Bettinardi’s son Sam, who now runs day-to-day operations- How The Hive, Queen Bee, and Antidote lines became icons- Why Bettinardi believes zero torque tech is here to stay, and what’s coming next- Making custom putters for Mark Wahlberg, DJ Khaled, and Michael Jordan- A hilarious story involving Butler National, no menu, and a surprise Thanksgiving dinner in JulyYou’ll also hear his thoughts on:- Golf innovation vs tradition- Building a golf brand that lasts- Why Cypress Point edges out Pebble Beach (barely)- Playing with President Trump and Gary Player (and getting nervously roasted on the tee)This episode is a must-listen for any golf fan, gear nerd, or entrepreneur — filled with history, humor, and a rare look behind the scenes at one of the game’s most beloved brands.
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