The Hill Unscripted
by The Hill Unscripted
Latest episode
How First Tee Changes Kids' Lives Through Golf
How First Tee Changes Kids' Lives Through Golf
About this podcast
Welcome to The Hill Unscripted — the official podcast of Maple Hill Golf, where no topic in the golf world is off-limits. Hosted by Maple Hill Golf owner Bob Kitchen, this unfiltered series sets the record straight on everything you need to know as a valued customer and passionate golfer.
From deep dives into industry trends to behind-the-scenes stories from the shop, Bob brings you honest insights and expert takes you won’t hear anywhere else. Along the way, you'll hear from a lineup of special guests — including employees, family members, golf insiders, and more — offering their unique pers
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- How First Tee Changes Kids' Lives Through Golf · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 18Season 2, Episode 18 - Bob Kitchen sits down with Tyler Smies, CEO of The First Tee of West Michigan, for a conversation that goes far beyond golf. In this episode: Tyler shares…
- Scotland Golf Trip: Visas, Birthdays & Runaway Carts · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 17Season 2, Episode 17 - Bob Kitchen hosts a special reunion episode of The Hill Unscripted with his three good friends — Tim Dunkel, Rod Koning, and Todd Plummer — to relive the…
- Scotland Golf Trip Guide: Courses, Packing Tips, Caddies & More · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 16Season 2, Episode 16 – Join Bob Kitchen, owner of Maple Hill Golf, as he sits down with Doug Imrie from Scratch Golf Tours to relive an unforgettable Scotland golf adventure…
- Grace, Forgiveness, and Context: Bob Kitchen's Take on the Good Good & Callaway Controversy · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 15Season 2, Episode 15 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen, one of the owners of Maple Hill Golf, shares his honest, from-the-heart perspective on the Good Good…
- 92% of Golfers Use the WRONG Golf Ball · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 14Season 2, Episode 14 – Welcome back to The Hill Unscripted — the official podcast of Maple Hill Golf! Every two weeks, host Bob Kitchen brings you real talk from inside the golf…
- Inside Bridgestone Golf: Engineering, Tour Secrets & The RX Revolution · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 13Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of The Hill Unscripted! 🎙️ Join Bob Kitchen from Maple Hill Golf as he sits down with Adam Rehberg, Senior Marketing Manager at Bridgestone Golf…
- Father's Day Special: Life Lessons, Golf, and Growing Up Kitchen · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 12Season 2, Episode 12 – In this special Father's Day episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his oldest son, James Kitchen, for an honest conversation about…
- The Formula That Built One of America's Best Junior Golf Programs · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 11Season 2, Episode 11 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his father, Rich Kitchen—known to thousands simply as “The Pro.” With 51 years…
- The Golf Industry Makes NO Sense Right Now · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 10Season 2, Episode 10 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen breaks down everything happening in the golf world right now—from LIV Golf drama and mini driver hype…
- Meet the Mother Behind Maple Hill Golf · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 9Season 2, Episode 9 – In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with his mother, Nancy Kitchen, for a heartfelt conversation about…
- The Golf Industry Is Lying to You… (My Honest Rant) · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 8Season 2, Episode 8 – In this solo episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen (BK) goes OFF on the golf industry. With over 30 years in golf retail, BK breaks down the biggest…
- The Masters Experience You Don’t See on TV · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 7Season 2, Episode 7 – Bob Kitchen is joined by his brother Andy Kitchen and Maple Hill GM Steve Strock to break down their unforgettable trips to the Masters at Augusta…
- Wilson’s Comeback? The Truth About Performance, Price & Playing What Actually Works · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 6Season 2, Episode 6 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Harry Nodwell, Wilson Golf’s Global Product Line Manager, for an honest…
- Why Mizuno Is Built Different: Forging, Feel & the Truth About Quality · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 5Season 2, Episode 5 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Tim Heffelfinger, Mizuno Golf sales rep, to break down what truly separates Mizuno from…
- Zero Torque, Global Growth & the Future of Bettinardi · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 4Season 2, Episode 4 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen welcomes Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf, for a deep dive into one of golf’s most respected…
- Quantum Leap: Callaway’s Bold New Tech & a 50-Year Golf Friendship · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 3Season 2, Episode 3 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with longtime family friend and Callaway sales rep Mike Dykema for a conversation that blends…
- Inside the Fitting Room: Dub Ogden on LIV, New Gear & Golf Truths · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 2Season 2, Episode 2 – The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen sits down with Maple Hill Golf’s head fitter and longtime friend, William “Dub” Ogden, for a wide-ranging, unfiltered…
- The Mind Behind the Roll: Guerin Rife on Innovation, Impact & the Future of Putting · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 2Season 2, Episode 1 – The Hill Unscripted returns for Season 2 with a heavy hitter: Guerin Rife, the legendary designer behind Rife Putters and Evenroll Golf. In this in-depth…
- Inside Bettinardi Golf: Innovation, Legends, and One Hell of a Turkey Dinner · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 17Episode 17 – In this special episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen sits down with one of the most respected names in golf — Bob Bettinardi, founder of Bettinardi Golf…
- Callaway’s $1.5B Loss, Par 3 Strategy & Your Holiday Golf Gift Guide · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 16Episode 16 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, host Bob Kitchen delivers a packed session of golf business insights, product tips, and holiday shopping help — just in time…
