Inside Bettinardi Golf: Innovation, Legends, and One Hell of a Turkey Dinner

Episode 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 — for a wide-ranging and personal conversation that covers everything from CNC precision to celebrity putters, major wins, and the future of the flatstick.

Bettinardi opens up about:

• How he went from engineer to golf industry disruptor, pioneering the one-piece milled putter
• His early days working with Scotty Cameron, including building the putter Bernhard Langer used to win the 1993 Masters
• The moment he went all-in and launched Bettinardi Golf in 1999

The two Bobs also talk about:

• Tour success stories with Jesper Parnevik, Jim Furyk, and Vijay Singh
• The rise of Bettinardi’s son Sam, who now runs day-to-day operations
• How The Hive, Queen Bee, and Antidote lines became icons
• Why Bettinardi believes zero torque tech is here to stay, and what’s coming next
• Making custom putters for Mark Wahlberg, DJ Khaled, and Michael Jordan
• A hilarious story involving Butler National, no menu, and a surprise Thanksgiving dinner in July

You’ll also hear his thoughts on:

• Golf innovation vs tradition
• Building a golf brand that lasts
• Why Cypress Point edges out Pebble Beach (barely)
• Playing with President Trump and Gary Player (and getting nervously roasted on the tee)

This episode is a must-listen for any golf fan, gear nerd, or entrepreneur — filled with history, humor, and a rare look behind the scenes at one of the game’s most beloved brands.