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Shanks For Askin’

Shanks For Askin’

By: The Social Round
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The podcast for beginner and social golfers who are ready to swing scared, laugh at the bad shots, and find their place on the course (without having to Google “golf etiquette” on the way there), and those who just want golf chat without the bull.

Hosted by Get Into Golf instructor Kelly and PGA Pro Aaron, co-founders of The Social Round; Each episode brings a mix of honest convos, mindset chats, member Q&As, and the occasional story about a totally shanked shot.

Whether you’re new to the game, back after a break, or just want to feel less awkward on the first tee, we’re here to help you swing into your own golf era.

No pressure. No jargon. Just real talk, solid support, and a community that gets it.

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Episodes
  • Ep.4 - Grip It, Don't Rip It!
    Aug 22 2025

    Looking for beginner golf tips that actually work? Forget overhauling your swing or spending thousands on new gear. In this episode of Shanks for Askin’, PGA Golf Coach, Aaron Cameron and Get Into Golf Deliverer, Kelly Brammer share the simple golf swing basics that instantly improve your game.

    From finding the right golf grip to fixing ball position, posture, and swing tempo, you’ll learn how small adjustments lead to more solid contact and fewer frustrating shots. This is golf made simple, with plenty of laughs (and a Tim Tam test or two) along the way.

    🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • How to hold the club with the perfect golf grip (not too tight, not too loose)

    • The ideal ball position for wedges, irons, and drivers

    • Quick golf posture checks you can use before every shot

    • Why smoother swing tempo beats ripping it every time

    • A one-shot focus hack to avoid golf brain overload

    Whether you’re topping it, chunking it, or just starting out, these beginner golf fixes will have you feeling more confident on the course, without the jargon or the stress.

    Visit www.thesocialround.com for more good golf stuff!

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    10 mins
  • Ep.3 - The Fairway Fashion Police Are Watching
    Aug 13 2025

    Think golf dress codes are just about polo shirts and beige pants? Think again. In this episode, we’re serving up the real dos and don’ts of golf apparel—so you can strut onto the course feeling confident, comfy, and totally clubhouse-acceptable.

    From avoiding the dreaded “footy shorts incident” to adding just the right splash of personality, we’ll walk you through what works, what doesn’t, and how to dodge the side-eye from the fairway fashion police.

    Whether you’re brand new to golf or just looking to level up your style game without blowing your budget, this episode will have you swinging in style (and staying on the right side of the pro shop door).

    🎧 Listen now—because looking the part should never feel like playing dress-up for someone else’s club.

    Head over to The Social Round for more good stuff, and drop us a follow @the_social_round

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    16 mins
  • Ep.2 - How To Not Be That Golfer
    Aug 13 2025

    Golf etiquette has a bad rep with too many unwritten rules & too much pressure to “look like you know what you’re doing.” We’re here to change that.

    In this Shanks for Askin’ episode, PGA Pro Aaron Cameron and Get Into Golf instructor Kelly break down real-world golf etiquette for beginners, social players, and “dusty” golfers coming back after a break.

    No dusty rulebooks. No stiff upper lip. Just the tips that actually make your round smoother, friendlier, and way more fun.

    You’ll learn:

    • The simple courtesies that make you everyone’s favourite playing partner

    • How to keep pace without feeling rushed

    • Tee, fairway & green habits that make you look like you’ve played for years

    • The unspoken rules worth breaking

    • Why snacks might be your greatest golf asset

    This is your no-pressure, no-judgment guide to feeling confident, included, and right at home on the golf course.

    🎧 Listen now and start playing like the kind of golfer people hope to get paired with.

    Head over to The Social Round to get involved, or follow us on socials @the_social_round

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    23 mins
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