On episode 101 of Nooze Hounds, Ryan sits down with Erick Lottary, a Charlotte-based rapper and founder of RNG Golf Club.
Having taken up golf for the first time during the pandemic, Lottary began creating viral content on the course shortly thereafter, connecting with followers who found his laid-back style refreshing in the traditionally buttoned-up culture of the sport.
Remaining unapologetically himself as a Black man who came up in hip-hop culture and spent his childhood on the court rather than the course, Lottary found a niche in the golf scene and quickly found himself a top follow for celebrities and members of the PGA Tour, which eventually began sending him to major tournaments and sponsoring some of his content.
In the lead up to next week’s Truist Championship in Charlotte, Lottary discusses his journey in golf, including the launch of his RNG Golf merch line with business partner Radar, a local designer with IMEK Studios. He also hosts the Clappers Cup event series, with the next event scheduled for Charlotte on May 6.
Follow Erick on Instagram and TikTok. Visit the RNG Golf website for merch.
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Lottary marked a milestone for Nooze Hounds — or for Ryan, at least — as he became the first guest to appear on both our news-related podcast and Ryan’s old music podcast, Local Vibes, which he co-hosted with Mark Kemp for Creative Loafing from 2017-2018.
Remember you can catch us on Spotify and other places where you find podcasts and be sure to check out Queen City Podcast Network for a slew of other great Charlotte podcasts that aren’t quite as good as ours but pretty damn close. Find past Nooze Hounds episodes here.
