Tales from the first tee
Stories about my life experiences and others as I work at one of the premier golf clubs in Charleston, SC. Interviews with golfers around the world that have one thing in common...the pursuit of excellence on a golf course and everything else that happens along the way.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2025
Tee Time Antics
Just Tales returns with personal golf stories, artful social commentary, and reflections on trust in our modern world.
• Senior golfers at Charleston National forget they're playing with…
Wi-Fi, Kris Kringle, and the Curse of the Golf Satchel
Rich Easton explores how we navigate challenging conversations during holiday gatherings and why we fight with people we know over politicians who don't know we exist. He shares the hil…
The Fine Art of Keeping Your Mouth Shut
The holiday season brings both hope and high expectations, but retailers are pushing holiday merchandise earlier every year, with Christmas decorations appearing as early as August.
• Th…
Zen Golf & Cheaters (from the archives of 2022)
Monthly hybrid of fictional and non-fictional stories ranging from time changes to sports scandals, featuring personal golf insights and observations on modern-day frauds.
• Daylight Sav…
Every argument has truth somewhere in the middle
The increasing polarization of our world leads us to contemplate where truth can be found amid extreme perspectives, while exploring what makes sporting greats truly exceptional.
• The e…
Fore! Watch Out for Flying Clubs and Unleashed Tempers
Rich Easton explores volatile human behavior in recreational settings through stories of golf course meltdowns and dog park confrontations. He examines how quickly pleasant personalitie…
Age Is Just a Number, Until Someone Makes That Face
The unexpected merger between PGA, DP, and LIV Tours exposes the hypocrisy behind the golf world's civil war and raises questions about loyalty versus opportunity. We explore the shifti…
Selfish swimmers, holiday blow-ups, and workers in the bunker make golf interesting
We're back to our original name - Tales from the First Tee - and reflecting on what truly matters as we enter a new year, from holiday decorations to golf course ethics.
• New Year's cel…
Your Golf Game Isn't the Only Thing That Needs Fixing
A candid exploration of golf, aging, and the search for that elusive perfect swing feeling. Rich Easton returns after a three-month hiatus to share personal stories and observations fro…