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Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Podcast · chasingscratchgolf.com · EN

Chasing Scratch is a golf podcast in which two friends pursue the goal of reaching scratch, or zero handicap, with plenty of optimism. The show has 236 episodes published roughly weekly since 2018, with a typical length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, supporting a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Engaged amateur golfers, Apple-rated 4.9 across 2,616 ratings, weekly since 2018.

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,616 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • 236 episodes published roughly weekly since 2018, giving a long runway for recurring placements.
  • Episodes run about 50 minutes, enough room for a host-read mid-roll with a relevant golf or lifestyle message.
Best forgolf equipment and apparelgolf instruction, apps and training aids
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from Apple ratings; confirm actual audience with the show before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Hobbies & Interests15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, event coverage, listener Q&A
Tone
lighthearted, optimistic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,616 ratings, which maps to the 200 to 1,000 band up to the 1,000 to 5,000 band; the show is over five years old, 236 episodes, weekly cadence, Libsyn hosting, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks abouthow to lower a golf handicapwhat happened at the Irish trip roundshow to play and practise better as an amateur
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇮🇪 Ireland10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website has a Partners page but its contents were not provided in the dossier.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and no episode titles suggest mature content; titles reference golf rounds, a Dublin trip and listener questions.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 60 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence14 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Two friends. One goal. Unlimited optimism.
Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

Chasing Scratch is a golf podcast in which two friends pursue the goal of reaching scratch, a zero handicap, with an optimistic tone. The feed lists 236 episodes published roughly weekly since March 2018, with a median episode length of about 50 minutes. The show's website describes the project, and its listing on Apple Podcasts carries a 4.9 average from 2,616 ratings.

The show covers amateur golf improvement, tournament coverage such as a live series from Ireland, and listener questions. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the Apple rating count, a typical listener base is likely between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were visible in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Brands selling golf equipment, apparel or training tools are the most natural fit for this audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Chasing Scratch: A Golf Podcast

How much does Chasing Scratch charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Chasing Scratch about?

Chasing Scratch is a golf podcast where two friends work toward a scratch, or zero, handicap. Episodes cover golf rounds, tournaments, and listener questions, published roughly weekly.

How do I contact Chasing Scratch about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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