Chris and Gregg spend a few minutes talking Masters Week, why Augusta still feels different from every other tournament, the traditions that make the event special, favorite memories, and Gregg’s firsthand stories from covering the Masters during Stewart Cink’s early career.

Full show notes

Masters Week hits different, and this episode is a quick conversation about why.

Chris and Gregg talk about what separates the Masters from every other event in golf: the familiarity of Augusta National, the traditions, the music, the visuals, Amen Corner, the Par 3 Contest, and the way the week feels like the true start of golf season.

They also get into some favorite Masters moments, memorable shots, favorite holes at Augusta, and Gregg shares stories from covering the tournament early in Stewart Cink’s career — including the “pink badge of shame.”

If you love the Masters, this one will feel like a conversation you’d have sitting around the clubhouse or watching coverage with a cup of coffee.

What’s covered in this episode

• Why the Masters feels different from every other major
• Augusta traditions that still stand out
• The food, atmosphere, and no-cell-phone experience
• Why the Par 3 Contest is such a unique part of the week
• Gregg’s credential story from covering the Masters
• Favorite Masters moments from Jack, Tiger, Phil, Bubba and more
• Favorite holes at Augusta National
• Quick picks for who could contend this year

Keywords

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Jason Deegan of Golf Pass joins The Cart Barn to break down the Golfers Choice rankings for Alabama’s best public golf courses. The conversation covers how the list is built from real golfer reviews, why Alabama continues to offer exceptional value, and how the RTJ Trail remains the foundation of golf in the state while other courses continue to gain recognition.

This week in the Cart Barn, Chris and Gregg welcome Jason Deegan of Golf Pass to discuss the Golfers Choice rankings for Alabama’s top public golf courses.

Unlike traditional rankings, these lists are built from reviews by everyday golfers, offering a different perspective on course quality, value, and overall experience.

But this episode goes beyond a list.

It highlights something bigger: the depth of golf across Alabama.

While the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail remains the backbone and premier golf experience in the state, this conversation explores how a number of other public courses are earning strong reviews and creating great experiences for players across all skill levels.

In this episode:

• How Golf Pass builds the Golfers Choice rankings
• Why player-reviewed lists differ from expert rankings
• What golfers actually value: greens, service, pace, and overall experience
• Why Alabama is one of the best value golf destinations in the country
• Hidden gem public courses across the state
• How accessibility and affordability are shaping golf travel decisions

The takeaway is clear:
Alabama golf is not just strong—it’s deep, accessible, and built for real golfers.

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Kim Evans shares her journey from Decatur, Alabama to building Auburn Women’s Golf into a national powerhouse — and the life-changing moment that put everything into perspective.

What does golf really give you?

For Kim Evans, it was more than championships, coaching success, or building one of the most respected programs in college golf. It was relationships, resilience… and ultimately, a moment that changed everything.

In this episode, we sit down with Kim Evans — Decatur native, former Auburn Women’s Golf Head Coach, and one of the most influential figures in college golf — to talk about her journey from small-town Alabama to building an SEC powerhouse.

We cover:

• Growing up in Decatur and learning the game at Decatur Country Club
• Her path through Auburn and into the golf business
• Coaching at Georgia Tech and working with players like Stewart Cink
• Building Auburn into a national contender
• The realities of coaching, recruiting, and leading at a high level
• And the moment a simple conversation led to a decision that saved her life

This is a story about golf — but more importantly, it’s about people, perspective, and what really matters when it’s all said and done.

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