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The Fairways & Lies Podcast

The Fairways & Lies Podcast

Written by: Blake Melton
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Welcome to The Fairways & Lies Podcast-- where golf meets grit, and the stories go well beyond the scorecard. I'm your host Blake Melton--long time dewsweeper and weekend warriors, and someone who has seen the good, the bad, and the down right awful out there on the fairways.

Whether you're teeing it up at dawn or stuck behind a five-some in a six hour weekend round, this podcast is for the everyday golfer who loves the game, but isn't afraid to call out the BS.

Blake Melton
Golf
Episodes
  • Wrapping Up the Golf Year: What Worked, What Didn't, & How to Set Better Goals for Next Season
    Dec 21 2025

    In this episode, we cover:

    • How to honestly assess your golf goals from the past year
    • The difference between outcome-based goals and behavior-based goals
    • A simple framework for setting better goals for next season
    • Why winter is where next season is quietly won or lost
    • Practical ways to stay sharp over the offseason without burning out
    • Why physical preparation matters more than swing changes for most golfers

    #golfpodcast #golfgoals #wintergolf #golfimprovement #golfoffseason #amateurgolf

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    22 mins
  • Fairways and Lies Podcast: ...Someone Told Me I Was GOOD!
    Oct 18 2025

    What does it mean to be good at golf? I was on a recent vacation and played a round of golf and someone told me I was GOOD at golf when we finished the round. That got me thinking: What does GOOD mean when talking about golf to the weekend warrior, and how can others acheive this designation?

    #golfpodcast #golf #golfer

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    21 mins
  • Fairways & Lies #2- "The 3 Things Public Courses Need To Fix ASAP"
    May 11 2025

    In this episode of Fairways & Lies, Blake takes a deep dive into the subtle but growing tension between private and public golf in America. Is public golf underfunded by design? Are certain communities being priced out of the game? Blake breaks down the real-world implications of the increasing privatization of golf courses—and what that means for weekend warriors, junior players, and the future of the sport.

    Expect candid thoughts, sharp takes, and personal stories from the muni grind. Whether you’re a die-hard public course loyalist or an unapologetic country club regular, this one’s for you.

    If you love golf but hate the politics, you’re in the right place.

    Subscribe, rate, and share if this episode hit home—and don’t forget to follow Fairways & Lies on all major platforms.

    #GolfPodcast #GolfLife #PublicGolf #MuniGolf #CountryClubLife #FairwaysAndLies #GolfTalk #GolfCommunity #GolfContent #WeekendGolfers #GolfDebate #GrowTheGame #GolfForAll #GolfDiscussion #PodcastClips #GolfTikTok #GolfInstagram #PodcastDiscovery

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    22 mins
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