Episode 58 | Honing His Kraft

Episode 58 | Honing His Kraft

Author: 2nd Swing Golf September 25, 2024 Duration: 33:14

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft as he provides an update on his playing career. 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower also discuss the latest news within the golf world including a couple of prototype clubs spotted on social media, and then Sean tests Drew with a Guess the Bag Challenge.

00:00 Introduction 1:40 The Turn 12:40 Kevin Kraft WITB Update 15:00 Kevin Competes In Pennsylvania Open 16:49 Kevin Competes in Colorado State Senior Open 25:05 Kevin's Next Big Tournament Texas Senior Open 26:03 Kevin Competes in PGA Tour Champions Q School Qualifier 29:55 Can Drew Guess This President's Cup Themed WITB?

2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft has had a busy summer of playing including competing in the U.S. Senior Open this Summer. He  provides an update to what is currently in his bag, how he's been playing since that U.S. Senior Open appearance and what lies ahead in his playing schedule, including his attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour Champions.

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