“Songs In The Key of Golf” The Punk Rock Band MAJORS Conquers Our Favorite Game

GS#964: Summary Justin Camarena and Bricks, members of a punk band that loves golf, MAJORS discuss their unique combination of music and golf. They share how their love for punk music and their addiction to golf led them to create a band that writes songs about golf. They talk about their yearly golf trips and the challenges of playing 36 holes a day. They also discuss their influences in punk music and how it has shaped their music. The conversation touches on their personal golf histories and the differences in playing golf in Canada and South Carolina. The band members, Justin and Bricks, discuss how they collaborate on songwriting, with Justin providing the lyrics and vocals while Bricks handles the arrangements and instrumentation. They emphasize the iterative nature of their process, with constant back-and-forth and refinement of ideas. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind their songs, the challenges of balancing music with day jobs, and the possibility of turning their music into a stage show. Learn more about the band, the music and watch their videos at majorsband.com Takeaways Combining two seemingly unrelated passions, such as punk music and golf, can lead to unique and creative endeavors. Playing 36 holes of golf a day can be physically and mentally challenging, especially when combined with late-night activities. The music we listen to during our formative years often has a lasting impact and shapes our musical preferences throughout our lives. The iterative nature of songwriting allows for constant refinement and improvement of ideas. Golf provides a rich source of inspiration for their music, with humorous and relatable stories. The possibility of turning their music into a stage show opens up new avenues for their artistry. Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA). This episode is brought to you by the PXG Irons Challenge. If PXG’s new Black Ops Irons don't outperform your current irons by delivering either more distance or tighter dispersion during your fitting, you’ll get a $100 Mastercard Rewards Card. Offer expires October 7th! Book your fitting today at PXG.com . This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is brought to you by ONE Bar. Find all ONE bars at a retailer near you or on Amazon.com If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com