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The Road To Scratch

The Road To Scratch

By: Shane Bailey Golf
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Google defines scratch golf as the skill level of a golfer with a handicap of 0.0, meaning they consistently play at or near par (even par) on any given course, without needing strokes. Shane started a You Tube channel dedicated to documenting his journey to get to a zero hanicap index, which has been a lifelong goal. After leaving golf for many years, his son brought him back to the game, and Shane decided its now or never to try and chase this dream. After talking about the meaning of golf to him and his great friend Matt, Shane talked Matt into starting a podcast to compliment the You Tube channel and talk about what this journey really means, to not just him, but to BOTH of them. Join them as they talk about golf in a different light, and chase dreams on and off the course.


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Episodes
  • The Road To Scratch podcast: Is Golf A Sport or A Game?

    The Road To Scratch podcast: Is Golf A Sport or A Game?
    Apr 17 2026

    Welcome back to the Road To Scratch podcast!. In this episode Matt and Shane talk about the Masters 2026 and the back to back wins by Rory. They also discuss the ongoing debate over whether golf is a sport or a game and call out Garrett Clark of Good Good on his opinion on the subject. Shane confronts Matt about his lack of motivation to get better at golf and offers some advice. Pop on in and leave comments on this episode! Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you always know when the next episode comes out.

    Special thanks to our podcast sponsor Swing365 Colorado. Every episode is recorded at the Swing365 Colorado simulator facility. (You can also see this podcast on the You Tube channel The Road To Scratch)

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    54 mins
  • Road To Scratch podcast: Death to the Broomstick putter

    Road To Scratch podcast: Death to the Broomstick putter
    Mar 29 2026

    In this episode of the Road to Scratch podcast, a golf podcast full of everything, Matt and Shane talk about Akshay Bhatia's disciplinary action with the PGA Tour after his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and if the broomstick putter should be banned permanently. They also discuss Matt's recent golf trip to Palm Springs and some very interesting stats on what the scratch golfer does on a golf course. Tune in and get some good info and have some fun too!


    Special thanks to our sponsor:

    www.swing365colorado.com

    Use code SCRATCH for 10% off memberships

    Additional information from the podcast discussion of scratch golf:

    Average driving distance of a scratch golfer is 259 yards

    Average fairways hit per round is 51%

    A scratch golfer averages 1.7 3 putts per round


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    53 mins
  • Road To Scratch Episode 2: Is You Tube Golf Taking Over?

    Road To Scratch Episode 2: Is You Tube Golf Taking Over?
    Feb 21 2026

    In this episode of The Road To Scratch podcast, Matt and Shane discuss the state of the PGA Tour and LIV golf, the momentum of You Tube Golf, how the handicap system really works and how daunting the task is to reach a zero handicap, and if Tiger will play in this year's Masters.


    Thanks to our sponsor, Swing365 Colorado

    www.swing365colorado.com Head over and take a look at this great simulator facility! All kinds of memberships available. Use code SCRATCH for 10% off any membership. Get your game in great shape at Swing 365 Colorado.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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