Season 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 cutting-edge golf technology with a 50-year relationship built on trust, loyalty, and love for the game.

Bob and Mike reflect on the deep history between the Kitchen and Dykema families, dating back to their fathers’ legendary careers in golf equipment. From Power Built to Adams Golf to Callaway, the partnership has spanned decades — and now continues with the next generation.

The conversation then shifts to what’s next in golf equipment.

Mike breaks down Callaway’s brand-new Quantum line, featuring revolutionary Tri-force face technology — the first three-piece titanium driver face designed to stretch 14% more and respond 17% faster for increased ball speed and forgiveness. With five driver models and a full iron lineup built for every skill level, Quantum aims to fit everyone from beginners to Tour pros.

Bob shares his personal testing experience in California, where the Triple Diamond Max helped him hit 26 of 28 fairways after months away from competitive golf.

They also discuss:

- Callaway’s $12 million Ai investment and how it’s reshaping club design

- The future of golf fitting and a new technology launching soon

- Why service separates Callaway from competitors

- The importance of long-term business relationships in golf

- Upcoming Maple Hill fitting events and how to get dialed in

This episode is equal parts innovation, loyalty, and inside-the-industry perspective — a must-listen for golfers who care about where the game is heading.

Season 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 conversation covering golf gear, industry drama, and life behind the scenes at one of the busiest fitting centers in the Midwest.

Dub shares how he went from selling doors and windows to leading Maple Hill’s fitting department, how being a three-sport athlete (and the last guy to beat UFC’s Tony Ferguson in high school wrestling) shaped his approach to coaching, and why finding the right club for the right player matters more than chasing high-end “unicorn” upgrades.

This episode dives into:

- The future (or downfall) of LIV Golf

- First thoughts on 2026 gear – Callaway Quantum, Cobra Optum, Mizuno’s new driver tech

- Why Evnroll putters might be golf’s best-kept secret

- Honest takes on low-spin driver myths, chippers, and 60-degree wedges

- Upcoming Maple Hill events, live auctions, Midwest golf shows, and more

You’ll also hear stories of hole-in-one drama, golf cart injuries, Dub’s dream foursome (Tiger, Daly, and Payne Stewart), and a behind-the-scenes look at Maple Hill’s evolving gear strategy going into 2026 and beyond.

Season 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 conversation with Bob Kitchen, Guerin walks through his journey from metal shop entrepreneur to industry innovator — revealing how he changed the putting game forever through groove technology, Sweet Face, and the iconic Two Bar Putter that took the Champions Tour by storm.

You’ll hear stories and insights on:

• The origins of Sweet Face 2.0 and why it's helping golfers hit putts faster, softer, and straighter

• Why even Tour pros miss the sweet spot — and how Guerin's grooves solve for it

• The rise, sale, and rebirth of his brand through Evenroll Golf

• Competing with the biggest names in golf while still building over 100 Tour wins worldwide

• The evolution of zero torque design, hosel-free construction, and what’s coming next

Plus:

• Why Guerinn’s favorite putter ever is still the Two Bar

• How the Swedish Bikini Team inspired a hilarious dream foursome moment

• His favorite U.S. course (spoiler: it’s not Pebble)

• What amateurs misunderstand most about MOI, sweet spots, and forgiveness

Whether you’re a gear junkie, a student of putting mechanics, or just love hearing from true inventors who shape the game — this episode kicks off Season 2 with engineering precision and storytelling style.