Beyond the Clubhouse: Recent Episodes
Garrett Johnston
A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.
Ryder Cup former captain and player Thomas Bjorn joins Garrett this summer in a chat at the Senior PGA about what it's like to captain at the Ryder Cup, and what he expects from the Bethpage crowds for this Ryder Cup. Bjorn also goes on to share the things he enjoys about life on the PGA Tour Champions, now as he's in his second season on the over 50 circuit.
5x PGA Tour winner Mark Wilson shares fatherhood advice as a dad of three kids and gets into what it's like to be a rookie on the PGA Tour Champions this year at age 50.
What can we expect from a visit to the luxury resort and Pete Dye course at Keswick Hall tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains' foothills near Charlottesville, Virginia? Director of Golf Rob McNamara shares some of the things about the course at Keswick Hall, Full Cry, that make it an enjoyable experience. Keswick Hall General Manager Louis Shapazian also joins and paints a picture of what a stay at the resort is like for visitors.
Renowned golf radio host of Talking Golf and the Sports Innerview radio show and podcast Ann Liguori joins to discuss her book Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf. We talk about major winners like Padraig Harrington, Jack Nicklaus as well as her passion for playing golf in Ireland.
Braden Thornberry shares what life is like as a rookie on the PGA Tour. How does he deal with Sunday pressure on the PGA Tour? What little things can his caddie do to help under critical situations? Braden explains.
Mark Immelman of CBS Sports joins Garrett in a lively conversation about Scottie Scheffler and what his ceiling is, Rory McIlroy and what the Masters win and the Portrush crowd meant & Ian Baker Finch and his upcoming retirement.
After so many close calls and heartbreaks, Garrett asks Golf Digest's Alex Myers if Tommy Fleetwood can finally come through and get a PGA Tour or major win. Alex and Garrett also discuss celebrity golfers and why they think it's so fun to watch these athletes get giddy over golf. Garrett and Alex also preview the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush and give their picks to win in Northern Ireland.
Northern Irish native Tom McKibbin joins Garrett from LIV Virginia and we discuss all things The Open and his love of Portrush. How many times has he played the castle course and what kind of questions does it ask of competitors for the 153rd Open Championship? We also discuss the strengths of his game and why the wind is not always something he likes to deal with on links courses.
We talk all things U.S. Adaptive Open with Woodmont CC’s Director of Golf David Dorn. The South course is hosting this USGA National Championship this week and Dorn shares how it has been made more accessible of late to accommodate this championship. David also gets into why he and the club felt compelled to bring the championship to Woodmont.
2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson joins Garrett to talk about taking on Oakmont, preparing for hard courses and the rough, how to get his putter back in gear, and The Open at Portrush.
Bryson DeChambeau talks with Garrett at LIV Virginia on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more. What's holding him back at The Open Championship?
Josele Ballester talks with Garrett on turning pro, joining LIIV and being added to mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team. Thee U.S. Amateur champion shares wealth it means to play for Garcia. The Spaniard is a pupil of Garcia's father Victor Garcia.
Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the greens at a new venue and what practice habits serve him well.
Jason Caron is the head pro at Mill River in New York but also plays full-time on the PGA Tour Champions. Garrett spoke with him at the Senior PGA Championship on how he balances his two jobs and how much of a thrill it is to compete against the hall of famers on the PGA Tour Champions.
Brennan Little, caddie for Gary Woodland did everything he could, and it paid off in. qualifying for this year's event, his first on PGA Tour Champions. Soren Kjeldsen just turned 50 last week, and now he's ready to play a major.
Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win with behind the scenes stories from the final day at Valhalla when Xander got his first major by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau. Austin shares how some of his peers cancelled their flights home to watch them finish and cheer them on as well.
Justin Rose joined in March before his Masters runner up and talked about the PGA Championship & its identity as well as Quail Hollow and what he expects. We also discuss his 2nd place at The Open at Troon, and look ahead briefly to the Ryder Cup.
Wyndham Clark shares thoughts on the PGA at Quail Hollow and why he plays well there. He also discusses the mental game and what kind of thinking works for him on the course.
Sky Sports and Golf Channel commentator Paul McGinley joins Garrett on the Tuesday after the Masters to discuss Rory McIlroy's big Masters win and the career grand slam. He shares how thrilled he is for Rory. He also clarifies some of the comments he got social media backlash for when he said Rory may not be everyone's cup of tea. We also look ahead to the Ryder Cup & more.
Collin Morikawa recalls his close call at the 2024 Masters and what he learned about himself contending at Augusta National. Taylor Pendrith is a Masters rookie and shares what he's looking forward to in his debut.
Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai share their expectations and excitement level to play in their first Masters. Both share their close connections with their fathers and what it means to have them come to the Masters, an event they've watched since childhood, and see them compete now.
Longtime SportsCenter host Michael Eaves of ESPN shares what it's like to cover the Masters and his experiences over the years there including the first time he met Jack Nicklaus. He also recalls a couple fun moments at Augusta with his colleague Scott Van Pelt.
3x Augusta National Women's Amateur participant Gianna Clemente shares what it's like to compete at Augusta with her dad Patrick on the bag. She also paints a picture of what it felt like to compete in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals as a 9-year-old in 2017. She returns for her 3rd ANWA this year after playing in the final group last year with winner Lottie Woad and shares what she learned from 2024 when she finished T5.
Joe Highsmith shares how much life's changed since his 1st PGA Tour win as well as the crazy number of texts he's gotten since his winning at February's Cognizant Classic. He also talks about his good friendship with mentor Fred Couples and he looks ahead to his 1st Masters.
Caddie legend Joe LaCava joins for a chat at Bay Hill about his son's 1st win as a PGA Tour caddie and how that felt to watch. LaCava also shares stories caddying for Tiger Woods in the Masters and Players and remembers what it was like to caddie for Fred Couples.
Jason Day shares thoughts on his Malbon outfits and how he and Malbon are waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year, after wearing a vest that was deemed 'too busy' last year. Day also shares more about the reaction to his sweatsuit at Pebble Beach and shares that he's re-united with his old coach Col Swatton recently.
Veteran golfer Rafael Campos shares what it's like to experience the ups and downs of pro golf in 15 years on. various Tours. He also shares what it's like to be a new dad and how much he's looking forward to his 1st Masters in April. Delayed gratification at age 36.
Jason Day shares what it was like to be turned down by LIV Golf, his thoughts on what makes him fulfilled in life, being a dad of 5, the Masters and how he plays Augusta National, his trip to the Australian PGA Championship and more.
3x PGA Tour winner and 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly joins to discuss what it was like to compete against Tiger Woods in his prime. We also break down current topics like slow play, TGL & Signature events on the PGA Tour and whether they are good or bad for the game.
60-year-old PGA Tour Champions player Paul Goydos shares stories from his 32-year pro career including unforgettable moments with Tiger Woods. Goydos also recalls the close friendships he's made with fellow pros on the PGA Tour Champions, and shares what life is like out there. He also recalls being paired with Donald Trump as a PGA Tour Rookie at Pebble Beach in 1993. Goydos says Trump made an ace that week at Spyglass Hill.
If you ever met golf writer Jeff Babineau, you were lucky to come across his kind, thoughtful personality. He sadly passed at age 62 on December 10. The former Golfweek writer and freelancer had an amazing ability to put golfers and the subjects of his stories at ease. His colleague Adam Schupak shares many stories and lessons Babs passed on from over the years in this episode.
In a wide ranging chat in early December, 2-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer described the emotions he's expecting to feel when he plays inn his 41st and final Masters in 2025. The 67-year-old star also explained what it feels like as a dad to share some of his PNC Championship wins w/his kids. He and son Jason are defending their title this month. Langer also shares how much longer he expects to play competitive golf on the PGA Tour Champions and why he and veteran caddie Terry Holt work so well together.
Veteran golf star Padraig Harrington joins to talk Ryder Cup and the pay for play debate, the recent PGA Tour changes for 2026, his Paddy's Golf Tips YouTube channel, Bernhard Langer and life on the PGA Tour Champions & more.
Veteran Australian golfer Richard Green shares what his career year on the PGA Tour Champions has been like, He also reminisces about beating Greg Norman back in 1997 on the DP World Tour and recalls his close calls in events this year.
8-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink shares what it's like balancing playing on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour at age 51. He recalls some favorite moments with his family in his career, and of course we discuss his 2009 Open Championship win & more.
5x PGA Tour winner Brian Gay shares what life is like on the PGA Tour Champions and how much fun he has playing against its stars. Also shares what he's most proud of in his career. Gay then shares how challenging it's been this season to overcome an elbow injury that's sidelined him for 3 months.
We preview the Solheim Cup with the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club superintendent Scott Furlong who's been on property for 30 years and CEO Matt Freitag on what they expect from the course and fans during the Solheim Cup..
Stacy Lewis joins Garrett Johnston in a conversation earlier this summer about the Solheim Cup and how fulfilling it is to lead team USA. Stacy mentions what she anticipates differently about a home Solheim Cup and how she plans to watch the event and support her players this time versus last year in Spain.
Lexi Thompson joins to talk all things US Solheim Cup team & shares memories of her favorite Solheim moments and what the event means to her. She also talks about her new Lexi Fitness app and shares the aspects of pro golf and the people she'll miss when she retires.
Bryson talks with Garrett about his year in the majors, how fulfilled he is right now, and looks ahead to 2024.
Henrik Stenson joins and shares his thoughts on Ryder Cup Europe's new rankings. He also shares whether he thinks Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be on the team. Henrik also gets into the strengths of his game and gives helpful tips to improve our swing and short game.
We're at the Junior PGA Championship at Congressional with chats w/Lincoln Markham, Angela Zhang & others.
Billy Horschel shares with Garrett Johnston in June at Memorial what it's like being a dad of 3, how Sunday pressure feels on the last 9 holes, expectations of his caddie when he's in the hunt & more
2019 Open Champ Shane Lowry joins to discuss playing golf w/his daughters Iris and Ivy, how often he practices with 7-year-old Iris, growing up playing golf in Ireland, golf tips for us & more.
Brian Harman joined Garrett Johnston to talk about his Open win, celebrations, what it means & more. We also get into the Ryder Cup and what his first experience was like.
Xander Schauffele joins Garrett Johnston to discuss what makes links golf such a good challenge, memories from his past Open Championships including playing in the final group in 2018. Xander also gets into the dynamics between a player and caddie and works.
Akshay Bhatia joined at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial in early June to discuss what Sunday-back 9 pressure feels like on the PGA Tour, why it's important to change the dialogue in your mind as a golfer (self-talk), his older brother figure the late Grayson Murray & more.
Rickie joins for a wide ranging chat in May about the things he enjoys doing most with his daughter, overall life as a girls dad & more. He also drops some tips on various parts of the game that we can improve at, including the mental game. He also explains what pressure feels like in major championships.
Tony Finau talks with Garrett Johnston on fatherhood, tips for how we can get better with our golf game & more.
Ludvig Aberg joins in a short chat from Memorial to talk about the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more.
In a short chat on Tuesday of Memorial, Collin Morikawa shares his takeaways from playing in the final groups in the 1st 2 majors: The Masters and PGA Championship & more.
Rory McIlroy joins Garrett Johnston for a few minute chat on his changing perspective toward LIV & PGA Tour divide over the past two years & more. He also chimes in on Jon Rahm and why he belongs on Ryder Cup Team Europe.
Defending RBC Canadian Open champ Nick Taylor shares some memories from his historic and dramatic win last year in Toronto. Taylor also gives us some helpful advice for our own golf games. Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin also joins and shares memories of being tackled by security while celebrating on the final green last year with Taylor.
Here's a short chat with Xander Schauffele from the Wells Fargo Championship on his experience in final rounds, his overall game & what's worked with his putting more.
Webb Simpson responds to criticism of sponsor invites he's received for Signature events. He also shares lessons he's learned in fatherhood over the years and the influence of his kids on him.
Grayson Murray shares what his big Sony Open win meant to him and how he kept his emotions in check to beat Keegan Bradley and others in the final group & playoff. He also shares what it meant ton win and now be at his first Masters at Augusta.
Adam Schenk has yet to win on Tour but he shares what he's learned from his close calls, the joys of fatherhood, and what he's looking forward to about his 1st Masters.
Vet caddie Joe Skovron shares his thoughts on his player (Masters rookie) Ludvig Aberg. Skovron explains what strengths make the young Swede such a potential superstar & more.
In a brief 7 minute chat, Ludvig Aberg discusses his goals, 1st Masters, the Ryder Cup and what he's looking forward to in his career.
Peter Malnati joins and shares what the emotions were like for his first win in 9 years at the Valspar Championship. He also looks ahead to his 1st Masters and 1st trip to Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy joins for an 11-minute podcast from Bay Hill in March in an interview that's also an article for Golf Monthly Magazine. We cover his hunger for more majors, Ryder Cup, the state of the fractured game and much more.
Mackenzie Hughes joins the pod in early March at Bay Hill for a short conversation on the state of pro golf, LIV vs. PGA Tour, being a father of 3 kids 6 and under, and childhood memories playing golf in his native Canada.
Wyndham Clark joins for a short episode on some of his favorite moments during and after his 2023 US Open win.
Will Zalatoris joins for a short chat at Bay Hill about coming back from injury, his desire to win a major, how he views his close calls, and the divide between LIV and the PGA Tour.
Denny McCarthy is in.a big 2024 season on the PGA Tour. He just got married in December, will play his first ever Masters in April, and is in all the signature Tour events on the schedule. Denny breaks down how much he's looking forward to his first trip to Augusta National and shares a number of putting tips as well.
Marc Leishman joins the week before the 2024 LIV season begins and we look ahead to his favorite parts of the schedule, including LIV Adelaide. Leish also describes the two "wild card" players who will get starts on LIV this season and explains that there will be a total of 13 teams. Leish also shares some of his favorite memories from his career and highlights with his good mate and caddie Matty Kelly.
Veteran Harrison Frazar is the embodiment of delayed gratification. Frazar shares in this pod how his emotional first PGA Tour win felt at age 40 in Memphis and what it meant for him. Once he turned 50, he had to Monday and Tuesday qualify for most PGA Tour Champions events because he's not a hall of famer like many on that Tour. We get into that journey and more.
Steven Alker joins and chat about his early success on the PGA Tour Champions and what he's looking forward to for this season. We also look back on a big week for him at the inaugural World Champions Cup.
Gary Woodland's veteran caddie Brennan Little shares his perspective on Gary's comeback from a brain tumor in September 2023 to playing on the PGA Tour again at the Sony Open four months later.
Colin Montgomerie recalls some of his favorite Ryder Cup memories and shares some anecdotes with Seve, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer and Tiger Woods. Monty also gives his opinion on how Europe played in the recent 2023 Ryder Cup
3-time PGA Tour winner Rod Pampling chats about his recent 2nd PGA Tour Champions win, playing in the Aussie PGA and trying to beat Cam Smith, the strong friendships he's built with Aussies on Tour and more.
Peter Jacobsen gives his current thoughts on Tiger Woods and Charlie, lessons he learned from the late Seve Ballesteros. and he also talks about the inaugural World Champions Cup coming in December at The Concession GC.
Charlie Wi shares how hard this season on the PGA Tour Champions has been not knowing how many events he would be able to play from week to week. Wi shares how much his peers have encouraged him and kept him going on the uphill climb for full-time PGA Tour Champions status.
The 11-time PGA Tour Champions winner joins and shares stories about playing with Tiger Woods in his prime, advice he received from Jack Nicklaus, anecdotes with Hale Irwin and Johnny Miller and more. We also cover the current Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour Champions.
Justin Leonard talks about his first full season on the PGA Tour Champions, shares Ryder Cup memories, gives thoughts on the 2023 Ryder Cup and shares whether he would be interested in being a captain or vice captain for the US in the future.
19-time PGA Tour winner and 4-time major winner Ernie Els joins the podcast from the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia. We cover some of his moments in major championships and discuss the ones that got away. We also cover Tiger Woods and his friendship with him over the years and more.
Paul McGinley shares his takeaways on the Ryder Cup and why this was the strongest Team Europe ever assembled. He also gives his thoughts on Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup and outlook for the major championships going forward. We also dig into European Team culture and why their template for Ryder Cups seems to work so well.
Tom Lehman shares stories from the 1999 Ryder Cup when he went out first in Sunday singles. He also shares memories of playing against Seve Ballesteros in the 1995 Ryder Cup at Oak Hill and recaps his 1996 Open Championship win at Royal Lytham.
Sahith Theegala chats for a few mins about how we can improve our chipping, putting, iron play and more. He's a top 15 putter on Tour. The 2023 Fortinet Champion shares some helpful tips with Garrett at a past API.
Ryder Cup Europe Captain Luke Donald shares some insight into the attributes he's looking for in the six picks he'll eventually make for September's Ryder Cup. The four-time Ryder Cup player also shares memorable anecdotes from big career moments like 2012 at Medinah. He also clarifies the comments he made to Sergio Garcia about his chances to make the team back in the spring and discusses what he likes so much about what Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Viktor Hovland bring to his team.
Stanford Senior Karl Vilips recalls winning the Pac 12 Championship with his teammates this spring, talks about playing in his 1st US Open in June, and previews the US Amateur at Cherry Hills.
Liberty University Senior Isaac Simmons looks ahead to the US Amateur at Cherry Hills and Colorado Golf Club. We revisit his summer highlight playing in his first US Open with his dad Scott on the bag and playing practice rounds with Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and Justin Rose. Lastly, Isaac shares some fun stories with his college teammates in various events.
Erik van Rooyen's caddie, best friend and former college teammate at Minnesota Alex Gaugert joins the pod from Minneapolis this week where he Monday qualified and will play in his first PGA Tour event the 3M Open. Alex shares the stories of his crazy travel plans that led into his qualifying round in Minneapolis and how he wanted to leave after eight holes and a weather delay. He also shares about the emotional phone call he made to his player Erik van Rooyen once he qualified and how much he's looking forward to playing in the same group with his boss this week.
Golf Historian Stephen Proctor joins the show and we discuss what we love about playing links golf in Scotland-with a focus on courses outside the Open rota like Montrose Golf Links, Crail, North Berwick, and Royal Dornoch. What does it feel like to spend time in the town of St. Andrews and enjoy its people? We explore that and other topics as well.
Thanks to the Angus Concil and Visit Scotland for the chance to play Montrose and other links courses north of St. Andrews in Angus County.
Tour veteran Stewart Cink shares some of his favorite 2009 Open Championship stories of beating Tom Watson in a playoff, shares what it's like to have wife Lisa as his new caddie, and how much he's enjoying playing with his old friends recently on the Champions Tour..
Cam Smith joined the pod pre-merger at LIV Golf DC at the end of May. For a wide-ranging 11 mins we chat about his 2022 Open Championship win, drinking beers out of the claret jug, celebrating the win back home in Florida, how much he loves playing LIV Golf with his Ripper GC teammates, and more.
Rickie Fowler shared what he does to slow things down when he's playing in final groups and recalled moments from his close call at the 2014 Open Championship at this year's venue Hoylake on this episode. We also explore some of Fowler's key tips for us weekend golfers with driving, chipping, and bunker shots. This interview is from March 2023 at Bay Hill.
We often see names on a US Open leaderboard that we don't recognize. Here's a chance to get to know three of those amateurs who made it through the Final Qualifier on Golf's Longest Day including college players.
Before the PGA Tour and LIV partnered together, we caught up with Abe Ancer on life on LIV Golf, being part of a team with Sergio Garcia, the US Open & much more.
From LIV Golf DC, Patrick Reed joins and shares his thoughts on social media, how the media portrays him and the vibe between LIV golfers and PGA Tour players at majors. Sergio Garcia also joins briefly for a chat about qualifying for the US Open and the importance of Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship win.
Adam Scott joined for a short chat about his 2013 breakthrough Masters win. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the win. Scott remembers the closing holes and the playoff against Angel Cabrera in the fading light from that rainy finish in 2013. He also explains why he thinks he plays Augusta so well, even to this day. Garrett also discusses your answers on Twitter on what would be the best storylines on Masters Sunday and what's the best day to attend the Masters as a fan.
Shane Lowry joins for a short interview about the Masters and what he's learned about Augusta National in 7 tournaments there. He also looks at the other major venues for this year including LACC which he's played and expects a great test from. Mackenzie Hughes talks about why he thinks his game suits Augusta National as he approaches his fourth Masters. Hughes also gives insightful tips for us weekend golfers about how to improve our putting, green reading, and driving.
Sahith Theegala discusses what he's most looking forward to for his first Masters coming up. The 25-year-old also shares what his rapid rise on the PGA Tour has been like.
Andrew Putnam shares his initial reaction to the USGA's proposed changes to the golf ball and scaling back distance. Putnam discusses the possibility of having to possibly adapt to a different ball for major championships down the road. Putnam also talks about his season and what he's learned from being in multiple final groups on Sundays. The 34-year-old finishes the episode with some helpful putting tips for us weekend golfers at home.
Justin Rose joins from Bay Hill to talk Arnold Palmer, swing tips to improve our game, and his anticipation for the Masters. Collin Morikawa also joins briefly from Bay Hill to look ahead to the majors and Ryder Cup.
40-year veteran caddie Billy Foster talks about his career in golf, including stories during his five years with Seve Ballesteros. Foster pinpoints some of his current player Matt Fitzpatrick's biggest strengths as well and tells us about the crazy atmosphere around the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open.
33 year old PGA Tour winner Tyler Duncan shares his experience growing up and playing junior golf in Indiana, his favorite music, practice habits, and more. Interview from December 2020.
PGA Tour Radio play by play announcer Will Haskett joins as we look at players to watch for 2023. We also discuss some of the rookies on the PGA Tour as well as who Will expects to contend in majors for 2023.
Dylan Wu shares funny story about getting into the Sony Open, his goals for his second year on Tour, LIV Golf vs PGA Tour, and what it's like to have his brother Jeremy on the bag.
LPGA star Stacy Lewis shares memorable stories from her career including at the Solheim Cup, winning the AIG Women's Open in 2013, and more. The 37-year-old also dishes on her favorite things about St. Andrews and what the experience is like in the town and the unforgettable Scottish people.
32-year professional golf caddie Kenny Harms shares some stories of his experiences inside the ropes with the likes of Hale Irwin, Hubert Green, and his current player Kevin Na. Harms also shares thoughts on being a part of LIV Golf, what the experience is like out there for caddies, and what he misses about the PGA Tour.
Tony shares about the mentality needed to overcome close calls and become a consistent winner on Tour as he did in 2022. The 33-year-old also explains why he plays so well at the Masters each year and much more.
10x major winner Annika Sorenstam joins the pod from earlier in the spring and shares her thoughts on Jon Rahm, Nelly Korda, the Solheim Cup, St. Andrews, and much more. The 72-time LPGA winner also shares with us how to get the most out of our practice time before a round,.
Tour vet Charlie Wi joins to discuss what his rookie was like on the PGA Tour Champions, his love for the LA Dodgers, and some swing advice for recreational golfers.
59-year-old fan favorite Rocco Mediate gives some blunt thoughts on LIV Golf and why he doesn't like the way some players have defected over there. Rocco also shares stories about his 2008 US Open duel with Tiger Woods, moments with fellow PA native Arnold Palmer, and thoughts on Champions Tour life.
2x U.S. Open winner and current PGA Tour Champions player Lee Janzen joins and discusses his favorite stories and memories throughout his career. His recent story about how he found out Fred Couples shot 60 to win the SAS Championship is also a fun highlight.
The first episode of five on the five golf courses I played north of St. Andrews this summer in the county of Angus (aka Carnoustie Country). This first one is Downfield Golf Club, an inviting parkland course with gorgeous views 25 minutes north of St. Andrews in Dundee, Scotland. Interviews here with General Manager Simon Stevenson, Head Pro Barry Smith, and my friend Liam McDonnell from Ireland who I met on this trip.
Thanks to Visit Scotland, Angus Council, and Carnoustie Country for the hospitality.
Visit Scotland's Senior Golf Manager joins the pod from the weekend at the 150th Open Championship and we dissect the sights and sounds from St. Andrews. Also, we look to what this means for Scotland and it's businesses and give golfers advice on how to plan a golf trip to Scotland.
St. Andrews, its town, and Old Course are the focus from the player's perspective here. Billy Horschel shares some of his favorite stories going to the famed pub the Dunvegan over the years. Horschel also explains what an Open at St. Andrews is like inside the ropes. Marc Leishman relives just how close he was to victory in the 2015 Open and more from various players here in this episode.
Davis Love joins from a few months back at a PGA Tour Champions event where we discuss his love for The Open, St. Andrews, and more. We explore career regrets, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and more.
We talk with 2020 Genesis Scottish Open champ Aaron Rai about what he loves about the host venue the Renaissance Club and how much fun it is to play golf in Scotland.
Garrett speaks with Rory McIlroy about the influence of his parents on his attitude, his mindset for majors, whether he tweaks his clubs for the big events, his love for St. Andrews and how much he's looking forward to the 150th Open. Also, what he makes of the strategy of the Old Course.
We discuss the strategy of Congressional CC and what it means to play there at such a revered major championship venue with Alison Lee, Madelene Sagstrom, and Katherine Kirk during the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
NBC Sports veteran play-by-play voice Dan Hicks joins and we discuss some of his favorite U.S. Open memories, Tiger Woods moments, Ryder Cup at Brookline and so much more. Hicks also shares stories from his own golf game and the buddies trips he's taken to Scotland and Ireland.
Garrett briefly discusses the LIV Tour and the PGA Tour's reaction to it. We then discuss Viktor's career in the majors and have a short interview with Viktor about what he has learned about his experience in only 10 major championships thus far. And look ahead to Brookline and St. Andrews.
Xander joins in a short convo as he wrapped the PGA. Garrett discusses Xander's career and explores trends. We discuss his play in major championships and look ahead with Xander to Brookline and the US Open, and what he's anticipating about The Open and St. Andrews.
Jordan Spieth shares what his takeaways are from the week at the PGA, looks ahead to the US Open art Brookline and how he gaemplans for U.S. Opens, and explains just how excited he is to go back to St. Andrews for The Open this summer.
Lt. Col Dan Rooney joins us and we talk about upcoming Patriot Golf Days, the PGA Championship in his backyard in Tulsa, life lessons, and more.
Irish golfer Seamus Power joins the pod and shares what it was like to play in his first major at the Masters in April. The Waterford, Ireland native also explains how much fun it was to share the Augusta experience with his good friends and family. Power shares some advice on some of his favorite golf courses in Ireland and some hidden gems for us weekend golfers to discover when we eventually visit the Emerald Isle ourselves.
Jason Day joins and shares what it's going to take to get back to world number 1, what he's working on with his swing and how to avoid his bad miss, and what life has been like since him mother passed away recently.
Patrick Reed joins the pod and talks about how his daughter Windsor-Wells kicks his butt at Uno every time they play, how much he wants to win a second major title, and what he's been doing to get his season back into gear.
Veteran Tour pro Jay Haas shares what his emotions were like when he paired with his son Bill in the Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Haas says he got numerous texts from his good buddies on the PGA Tour Champions when he made the putt to make the cut that Friday. The 68-year-old also shares some vivid memories of his uncle Bob Goalby who won the 1968 Masters, Arnold Palmer, and Fred Couples. The gregarious Haas even shares some of his favorite short game tips.
Veteran star Rickie Fowler joins the pod and he gets you caught up on what like is like as a new dad and how much fun he's having these days with his daughter Maya. Fowler also goes into detail about his mindset during this dry stretch in his career. He hasn't won on Tour since the 2019 Phoenix Open and Fowler takes us through his mentality and desire to get back to the world's best.
VisitScotland's CEO Malcolm Roughead shares the exciting upcoming schedule in Scotland for The Open at St. Andrews and all the other major golf events happening in a 5-week stretch. These include Carnoustie hosting the AIG Women's Open, Gleneagles hosting the Senior Open and much more.
Long-time golf media personality Kraig Kann shares his initial thoughts with us on Scottie Scheffler's impressive 2022 Masters win. We also explore what having Tiger Woods back in the mix means going forward and we explore the amazing connection between Scheffler and his veteran caddie Ted Scott, who is now the caddie for multiple players who've won the Masters. A rare feat indeed.
I spoke with Scottie Scheffler after his first Masters and his coach Randy Smith and you'll hear exclusive initial thoughts on their Augusta preparation and takeaways. Relevant information as he looks to win his first Masters today.
Veteran caddie Ted Scott shares what makes his player Scottie Scheffler so good and what the experience has been like on the bag as he's ascended so quickly to world number one. Scott also tells us what to expect at the Masters with Scheffler's game.
Harry Higgs shares what it means to him to play in his first Masters. His brother Alex will be on the bag for him and they both dreamed as kids in Kansas City at their local golf club of being at Augusta some day. Higgs gives us an idea of what this means to his parents and family as well, and he explains what aspects of the week he's looking forward to.
Ever wanted an inside the ropes course guide to Augusta National? Veteran caddie Brennan Little looped for Mike Weir in the 2003 Masters when he won for their native Canada and has learned the ins and outs of Augusta National over the years. Little provides next level descriptions of how to properly navigate each hole in tournament conditions.
Jon Rahm seems destined to win a Masters at some point. Why not now? The numbers are pointing to it. This episode puts together a short chat I had with Jon and soundbytes from a CBS Masters conference call with Faldo and Nantz on Rahm's chances at Augusta this year. I asked them also how he matches up specifically with the course.
Will Zalatoris joins and shares what he's looking forward to about heading back to Augusta this year, why he's had success in 2022 thus far, what's going on with his driver, and what he dreams he could do differently at Augusta after his second place finish in 2021.
Valspar leader Davis Riley shares with us how he warms up for a round of golf. What can we learn from the young Tour and apply to our game? Davis has some tangible keys for us.
Padraig Harrington shares what he's feeling as he prepares for his first Masters since 2015. Can the 50-year-old Irishman win at Augusta? Padraig explains. Harrington also gives us his thought on the Saudi Golf League and PGL.
Scottie Scheffler joins the pod from API after his first round. We cover the upcoming season, the confidence he has in his game, and what a tournament he's really looking forward to this summer.
Colin Swatton has been on the bag for Jason Day when he won at Bay Hill and The Players and provides amazing insight on both courses here. Swatton also explains how he supported the world number 1 under the most stressful moments of big wins and the keys to caddying in big-time situations. We cover what the experience is like at St. Andrews during The Open as well.
Veteran Tour player Kevin Streelman talks about his mini-tour days when he put 350K miles on his car to chase his dream for a PGA Tour card. We also get into why the Phoenix area is so special to him when he cut his teeth in golf making $6 an hour cleaning clubs at one club while he would caddie at another to keep his pro golf goals a reality. Streelman also touches on the Phoenix Open and up coming Open at St. Andrews. Why should we golf fans go to St. Andrews this year for the Open? Streelman explains.
Fifth-year Tour pro Adam Schenk joins from his San Diego hotel after shooting a 2nd round 62 at the Farmers Insurance Open. The co-leader explains what he's looking forward to about playing in the final group with Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas and how he looks to handle the pressure. The second half of this episode Is our visit with Schenk in October on his backstory and how he got onto the PGA Tour.
CBS Sports' Lead Analyst Nick Faldo previews 2022 in golf with particular emphasis on CBS Sports' start this week at Torrey and also looking ahead to the Masters and The Open at St. Andrews in the summer. Sir Nick reminisces about a favorite Augusta moment and shares stories about his three Open Championship wins over the 80s and 90s and who the course may favor this year. Lastly, explains how Team Europe can get back in the mix again at the Ryder Cup.
Harold Varner III joins and talks about being a first time dad, giving back to youth golf, and how much he wants to get his first win on Tour. Some fun stories about the most he's lost on a bet in a practice round and a gambling story with Michael Jordan as well.
Longtime golf host Gary Williams joins and shares thoughts on Tiger Woods' return to golf at the PNC. We also make bold predictions for 2022 and discuss the upcoming Open Championship in St. Andrews and the joys of playing golf in Scotland.
LPGA player Angel Yin joins the pod and shares about life on the LPGA, her favorite courses to play in her spare time, and where we all should play in her native Southern California. She has won junior events at Torrey Pines, but has a hot take on what she doesn't like about the famous course.
Brooks Koepka will play Bryson DeChambeau in The Match this week. In this episode I revisit a couple conversations I had with him about his practice range and putting routine and how we can improve our practice focus as amateurs. These interviews are from the BMW this August and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am before he was a big name in 2016.
3-time PGA Tour winner Chris DiMarco joins and shares some war stories of taking on Tiger, Phil, and Vijay in their primes at majors like the Masters and PGA. A fun trash talk moment about college basketball with Tiger at the 2005 Masters is another one of the great anecdotes DiMarco discusses here. Lastly, he reveals some helpful tips to improve our driving, irons, chipping and overall attitude on the golf course.
9-time major winner and golf ambassador Gary Player joins and shares thoughts on his favorite course in golf, what the sport has done for his life, his favorite moments at St. Andrews, and the player he expects to have a big 2022.
Two-time Masters champ and the oldest player to ever win on the PGA Tour Champions, Bernhard Langer, joins to talk about his career, how can can improve out driving and short game, where he'd use two mulligans in his life, his favorite hole at Augusta, and more.
5th year PGA Tour player Adam Schenk talks life on Tour and his recent close call at the Shriners and what he learned from that. The Indiana native shares what brought him into golf and how he views progress in his career. We also cover his secrets to passing the time on International flights and provides swing tips for us at home.
We discuss Ryder Cup celebration, Collin's first Ryder Cup, and JJ's second time being part of the clinching match for the US.
ESPN personality Michael Wilbon tells Tiger stories and shares his thoughts on Ryder Cup topics like the recent Brooks/Bryson hug and Brooks' spat with a referee. Wilbon also gives advice for young journalists and explains what he thinks has made PTI work so well the past 20 years.
What did you think of the U.S. win and celebration? Garrett recaps the week he experienced on the ground at Whistling Straits and tells us some of the funnest moments of the week, especially what fans said to Justin Thomas after his beer chug moment on Saturday.
Bryson's caddie Brian Zeigler joins and shares what he's expecting in his first Ryder Cup. He also tells us the pinch-yourself moments he's had in his two months of caddying. Zeigler also provides insight into how he and Bryson work together on the course and how much info Bryson likes to receive before every shot.
Tony Finau's caddie Mark Urbanek brings us inside the ropes on what it's like to caddie on Tour. How do you produce your best for your player under the pressure of a Sunday? When is the right time to step in if you think your player might be making a mistake? The 17-year veteran explains.
Xander Schauffele's dad Stefan joins to tell us what Xander's gold medal means to him as a former aspiring Olympian. Stefan also explains why he took his viral picture with the medal in merely a speedo.
Jim shares thoughts on the Ryder Cup, the fantasy football league he plays with Tony Romo in, Tom Brady's chances of a repeat, the most emotional broadcast he's been a part of, and much more.
What do Bryson DeChambeau's pre-round range and putting sessions look like? The superstar spoke for a little bit with Beyond the Clubhouse’s Garrett Johnston at the BMW, during a time where he's not doing any interviews with press beyond TV & radio.
Who better to tell us about debut PGA Tour course for this week's BMW Championship Caves Valley than the man who has been there for 31 years as Director of Golf Dennis Satyshur. He tells us what to expect at this gorgeous course outside of Baltimore, Maryland.
Fourth year PGA Tour vet Denny McCarthy shares thoughts on how to make up ground in the PGA Tour playoffs, how we can improve our putting and adds an epic story on the first time he played with Tiger Woods.
Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser shares with us what the feeling was like to caddie for a gold medal triumph in the Tokyo Olympic Games. Kaiser also details the celebration and emotions felt by both he and Xander in the aftermath.
Veteran looper for Collin Morikawa JJ Jakovac joins and shares his favorite moments from their Open Championship win at Royal St. George's. Jakovac dishes on what they drank from the claret jug, how commercial travel was like with the claret jug, and how they celebrated once they got home to Las Vegas.
Jakovac also explains critical moments from the final round of the Open and the conversations he had with Collin.
We wrap up Collin Morikawa's win at the Open Championship and look to how his strengths set up for future majors. Don Hunter, the COO of the Country Club of North Carolina joins to preview this week's US Junior Amateur at his club and what he's expecting.
The senior at Texas joins and shares thoughts on playing in his first Open Championship and how he used to get up at 1 am to watch it as a kid. He's playing in his first Open this week. Hammer also tells fun stories from the Walker Cup and gives insight into the NIL decision in NCAA sports and how that will affect him.
PGA Tour veteran Stewart Cink joins and shares his favorite memories of his 2009 Open Championship win against Tom Watson. He also remembers his favorite Ryder Cup moments and gives helpful tips for us recreational golfers with our range practice. Lastly, he shares how special it is to have his son Reagan on the bag and how he helps Stewart play his best golf.
Former PGA Tour caddie John Wood joins to share his perspective of Jon Rahm's U.S. Open win. Wood walked with Rahm's group on Sunday and provides unique/on the ground stories from an epic US Open finish.
What did you takeaway from the U.S. Open? I mention what I observed in covering the event and how cool it was to be back for a US Open at Torrey 13 years after volunteering there in 2008 in the merch tent.
It's US Open week and Rocco Mediate's caddie from the epic 2008 US Open-Matt Achatz-joins to share stories about what the Tiger-Rocco duel was like inside the ropes of their 19 hole playoff.
Fox News Anchor Bret Baier is obsessed with golf and shares his passion for the game in this episode through stories he's had playing with Jack Nicklaus, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryson DeChambeau and many more.
Joe Skovron, the long-time caddie for Rickie Fowler, joins and shares thoughts on their best finish of the season when they tied for 8th at the PGA Championship. We discuss how hard it was to caddie at Kiawah and look ahead to what Rickie needs to do to qualify for the U.S. Open.
Tim Mickelson shares what Sunday of the PGA was like as he caddied for his brother Phil in a two-shot victory. Tim also details the celebration they both had on their plane ride back to San Diego. What did they drink on the plane? How did they celebrate with their 86-year-old dad Phil Sr. when they landed in San Diego. That and much more in this episode.
Golf Channel reporter/anchor Todd Lewis joins and we discuss what it was like to cover Phil Mickelson's PGA Championship win at Kiawah Island.
Ryder Cup Europe captain Padraig Harrington shares his thoughts on how his Ryder Cup team is shaping up. He also reveals some favorite memories of past Ryder Cups like when he went crowd surfing at the K Club in 2006 with his teammate David Howell and he lost a shoe.
Harrington, who's now 49, reflects on career regrets in majors and looks ahead to this week's PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, where he played well for 63 holes in 2012.
Jimmy Roberts of NBC/Golf Channel joins and shares some of his favorite memories growing up in New York and caddying at three local clubs. Roberts has interviewed so many greats and he reflects on interviews with Tiger Woods and past presidents.
We chat with Kid Rock at the opening of the Jack Nicklaus designed public course American Dunes in Grand Haven, Michigan. Rock tells us about his passion for golf what it's like to play for a great cause like Lt Col Dan Rooney's Folds of Honor, and he also shares how much he enjoys spending time with Jack Nicklaus. Rock shares the story of his first ever hole in one, which happened to be with Jack Nicklaus a couple years ago. Jack Nicklaus' opening remarks and an interview with Dan Rooney from American Dunes' grand opening conclude this episode.
Paul Casey is going for three wins in a row this week at Valspar. In this interview from a while back he lets us in on life off the golf course including sharing some of his favorite memories as a kid growing up in England. He would watch Wimbledon with his older brother and then grab a tennis racquet and constantly hit tennis balls off the garage door. Casey is an intent cyclist and he shares some of the bikes he's happily purchased over the years. The 43-year-old veteran pro also shares his first job as a paper boy and remembers funny details about his first car.
PGA Tour veteran Ryan Palmer joins the pod and shares what makes his Zurich Classic pairing with Jon Rahm so good. They won the event in 2019 and defend it this week as there was no Zurich Classic in 2020. Palmer also explains what works between he and caddie James Edmonson as the two have been together for nineteen years. Palmer tells us how to score better on the course and also how best to prepare for our rounds.
We recap the Masters week and look at players who we should watch out for in the coming majors. Jon Rahm is one of them and Garrett shares thoughts on Rahm's game from his manager and caddie. We also look at Hideki Matsuyama's huge Masters win and what it means. Garrett shares an anecdote about how much the Japanese media love to cover Hideki. Much more on top finishers and the conversation Garrett had with Will Zalatoris' caddie Ryan Goble and the emotions they felt during their Cinderella run at Augusta.
We preview the 2021 Masters with emphasis on Collin Morikawa who's making his second appearance in this major championship. We speak with his veteran caddie J.J. Jakovac who is caddying his eighth Masters and swing coach Rick Sessinghaus on the things Collin's been working on with his long and short game.
Scott Van Pelt joins and he shares his favorite memories of Augusta National and some fun stories with Tiger Woods and JT in his nearly thirty years of covering golf. We also discuss Scott's golf game and some of his fondest memories playing public golf as a kid growing up in Maryland,
Fairways of Life and Golf Channel host Matt Adams joins to talk about his love for golf, writing and broadcasting.
It's Players week and Kevin Na shares an hilarious anecdote about his moment with Tiger Woods on TPC Sawgrass' island green 17th when Tiger mimicked Na's signature walk in move. What Tiger says to him after is priceless.
Na shares his advice to us amateurs on how to best play the last three holes at TPC Sawgrass and the right mentality to have when we're playing well. Na also adds some funny commentary on when we should bench our putter. He confidentlly admits to benching a putter that helped him set a PGA Tour putting record.
We cover his hometown SoCal golf and his first memory ever attending a PGA Tour event as a 10 year-old "chubby kid with glasses", in awe of Corey Pavin's short game that week.
Here's a one-on-one interview with Bryson DeChambeau from his very first Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2016. He speaks about how much he reveres Arnold Palmer and wants to be like him with his career and legacy. He's playing pretty well at his tournament right now, and driving boldly as the King did too.
Arnold Palmer's grandson and Tour pro Sam Saunders takes us inside Bay Hill to some of the poignant moments with his grandfather there from over the years. He shares the epic moment in 2004 when he caddied for Arnie in his final appearance there at 73. Saunders previews this API for 2021 and the things he's looking forward to as host/family representative.
PGA Tour winner Billy Hurley III describes his back injury that has him out of completion now, he tells us about his passion for Navy sports where he attended college, and gives us tons of helpful tips for our golf game.
Paul Azinger discusses this week's brand new PGA Tour venue at The Concession Golf Club. He's a member there and lives down the road. We also discuss the Ryder Cup and what he's thinking about how each team is shaping up. Azinger also reflects on his "That Tour" comments from last year's Honda Classic that caused quite among those on the Euopean Tour. Azinger provides helpful putting tips and advice for us weekend golfers as we try to find the right attitude on the golf course.
We cover today's golf stars and celebrities with the 7x PGA Tour winner and reminisce of his favorite Arnold Palmer and Pebble Beach moments. Clint Eastwood, Tiger Woods, Steph Curry, and many of today's young stars are discussed fondly as well as only Peter can.
Gary McCord, one of golf's most animated announcers, joins the pod and shares his favorite stories about the Phoenix Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
John Swantek, the veteran golf and sports broadcaster from New York, on young players to watch on Tour, Tiger, and favorite West Coast Swing event.
Lanto Griffin discusses his comments about players not being happy with the ruling Patrick Reed received at the Farmers Insurance Open. He also shares the experience he had in his first Masters in November and what he looks forward to there in April. Lastly, he's a top 20 putter on the PGA Tour and he gives us tips to get our putting game better right now.
Patrick Reed talks a past Tour event a while back with me about how he deals with controversy and what goes through his mind when he's not liked.
Jon Rahm joins the pod in an interview after his first PGA Tour win in 2017 and explains the confidence he got from grabbing his first professional win at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open. Rahm also talks course strategy on Torrey's finishing stretch and his caddie Adam Hayes (23-year veteran) tells us about the lead up to the win and the emotions and strategy behind their finishing 60-foot eagle putt.
Aaron Rodgers talks with me at the 2019 Pebble Beach Pro-An about his trust for Packers management when they hired Matt LeFleur. LaFleur had yet to be a head coach in the NFL at the time.
This episode also gets into some of Rodger's funniest moments on the golf course at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and his love for golf and the friendships that come with it.
Golf Channel host of PGA Tour Champions Learning Center Vince Cellini joins and tells great stories from his 39-year sports tv career. He also gives advice to younger journalists and reminisces about his favorite moments covering golf, the NFL and NBA..
We talk with PGA Tour Champions President Miller Brady about the new season, his vision for the Tour and the influence of Phil Mickelson on the over 50 circuit.
Brendan Porath tells us about why he enjoys the Shotgun Start podcast so much and we look ahead to big storylines in 2021.
Collin Morikawa shares insight into his practice routine, how we amateurs can improve our pre-round warm-up, and his friendship with caddie JJ Jakovac.
Interview took place right before he played in his first Players.
20-year veteran PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori shares what his friendship is like with his player, Webb Simpson. Tesori also goes deeper iinto how he balances raising a young family while being on the road so much. The animated storyteller also shares some of his favorite moments involving Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Webb Simpson and Jim Furyk in international team events.
We discuss how we weekend golfers can improve our practice habits with chipping and putting. Robert shows us a few drills with chipping and the full swing. He explains some helpful swing thoughts. We discuss his love for the show Yellowstone, why he lives in Kansas City and doesn't cheer for the Chiefs, and his favorite memory from making a run at the Open in 2015 at
St. Andrews.
Hal Sutton talks Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ryder Cup, Twitter and teaching golf. Plus his upcoming podcast.
Gary Woodland like you've never heard him before on his passion for college hoops, US Open trash talk moments, some of his unique superstitions about golf, and how he suggests we practice better at our games.
Golf Digest writer and Tiger Woods insider Daniel Rapaport walked every hole with Tiger Woods and his son Charlie at the Father/Son. He tells us his favorite moments, what it was like seeing Charlie and Tiger trash talk, and how much he's enjoyed getting to know Tiger over the last year in his work for Golf Digest.
Mike shares what the experience of winning the PNC Father/Son Championship was like. He explains what he'll be working on during this short month with Covid. Mike also gives helpful tips for our games and practice habits.
The enthusiastic and motivational Lt. Col Dan Rooney joins to share his life lessons he's learned and the resulting code he's put together called Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU). He shares about his amazing friendship with Jack Nicklaus and their upcoming partnership for American Dunes opening in May. Dan's passionate connection to the Ryder Cup and U.S. Presidents are just a few more of many engaging topics in this episode.
We visit with decorated USA Today Sports Columnist Christine Brennan who shares stories of working with Michael Wilbon, Tony Kornehiser and so many others in her amazing 40-year journalism career so far. We also talk the Masters 2020 and her writing style.
We talk 2020 Masters win and the emotion that came with it for Austin Johnson and his brother DJ.
Amanda gives us some perspective on her 2020 Masters, what she's trying to accomplish with each interview, and some of her favorite moments interviewing Tiger Woods. Of course, we highlight her big interview with a tearful Dustin Johnson after his Masters win.
A wrap up on a memorable and rare November week at Augusta. My takeaways from the Masters rookies including Scottie Scheffler, Matthew Wolff, Collin Morikawa. Also some thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas on their pursuit of a green jacket.
Matthew Wolff explains what he's thinking about his first Masters and gives insight into his pre round practice routine. Exclusive interview from Bay Hill this year. A little bit of background noise but worth the listen.
Joe LaCava joined me on a phone interview for an exclusive post Masters interview last year. The interview first was published in a written story for the Caddie Network. Joe tells us about the back 9 finish and the messages he got from Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, Chris Berman and more.
We cover Rick's philosophies on the mental game of golf. He coaches Collin Morikawa so we talk PGA wrap and what both he and Collin are expecting next week.
We cover Tiger Woods, Bryson, and all of the Masters favorites coming into Augusta. How will the golf course play differently for the fall? Andy also tells us about how much he enjoys watching Wisconsin sports and how we can improve our practice range time. Much more in the full episode.
Putnam talks about welcoming his second child this month to his family. The 31-year-old is also about to make his Masters debut and shares what he's looking forward to about seeing Augusta National for the first time. The Tour winner also explains how we can improve our practice time on the range, the greens, and around the greens.
We discuss the upcoming Masters, what it's like watching football at home with Sergio and Angela, and the Ryder Cup. Plus, what would a mid-handicap shoot at Augusta in tournament conditions? Sergio tells us. Lastly, we cover life with their young family and Sergio explains the mentality of his eyes-closed putting.
We discuss her favorite stories with Tiger Woods growing up in junior golf and even into today. Lisa remembers some great rounds of golf in horrible weather with her cousin-former President Bill Clinton. We talk Sergio's emotional win and how it choked her up as she interviewed him and much more in this episode.
Former Tour pro and 20-year golf TV and radio veteran Mark Carnevale joins and takes us through his love for the game and the friendships he's made. Mark recalls his key observations from calling every one of Sergio Garcia's shots in his Sanderson Farms Championship win. Mark also breaks down Sergio's putting with his eyes closed. Much more.
Jim discusses Bryson's US Open win and what it means for golf. We look to the Masters, talk 2019 Masters memories, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Patrick Mahomes and-of course-Tony Romo.
My interview with Patrick Reed. He leads the 2020 U.S. Open entering the weekend, and reveals how he's become such a good U.S. Open player with the way he competes, even in practice rounds and makes things hard on himself as he gets out of position. This special edition interview is from just after his 2018 Masters win, he shares his winning mentality for majors and shares a fun Tiger Woods story too.
Cara reflects on how she worked hard from behind the the scenes golf production in England to being a recognized host now for Golf Channel. We preview the US Open and the chances of Rory, Tiger and other favorites.
We discuss John's passion for sportswriting and the athletes and golfers he's interviewed in his career. We preview the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, weigh in on Tiger, breakdown Phil and Rory's chances, and bring to light the most rewarding friendships John has made from golf.
Bill reflects on calling all of Dustin Johnson's rounds at the Tour Championship on PGA Tour Radio. What does he see that impressed him from inside the ropes with Dustin? We visit his favorite moments calling golf and football over the years and look ahead to the U.S. Open.
James let's us in on the mentality of starting the new season as he joins this week from Napa. Don't ask him to do the Gangnum Style dance, he's been asked way too many times. We explore some relatable practice habits for the range, chipping, and putting for us weekend hackers.
One of the best bunker players in golf tells us weekend golfers how to improve our bunker games. Putting tips as well from the player who ranked in the top 20 on Tour this year. His favorite musicians, actors and much more.
Jon Rahm's former college coach from ASU, Tim Mickelson joins the pod and shares his insights on the superstar. Tim of course caddies for his brother Phil Mickelson now, and he recalls what it was like for them to work a PGA Tour Champions event in Phil's debut last week at Ozarks National. A ton of other great stories as well in this one.
Veteran broadcaster and golf teacher Mark Immelman joins to discuss Tiger, Dustin's win in Boston, his FedEx Cup favorites and outlook, practice tips for our game and much more.
We talk with 30-year-old Tour player Zac Blair on his birthday just hours before he tees it up in the first playoff event at The Northern Trust. We cover being a brand new father, what it was like to close on the property for The Buck Club this week, and tons of tips for our range time.
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Awesome discussion about how hungry he is to win a major after some close calls, a fall Masters with no fans, and plenty of tips for our games.
The 4-time Tour winner also shares memories from the 2019 Presidents Cup team and much more.
J.J. Jakovac describes the crucial Sunday moments that led to his player Collin Morikawa's win at the PGA Championship. He describes what he was thinking on the chip on 14, driving the green on 16, and giving Collin a hard time for his trophy moment. J.J. also details the celebration they both had at Harding Park and
how they celebrated back home in Las Vegas including the beverage of choice from the Wanamaker trophy.
J.J. got to spend 15 minutes after the win with an all-time sports superstar that he'll never forget.
The 33-year NBC/Golf Channel commentator/analyst Mark Rolfing joins to preview the PGA Championship this week (29:30). He's walked hundreds of rounds with Tiger Woods (2008 US Open win), Rory McIlroy, and other star players and shares stories about his funnest moments covering Tiger. He's also played a lot of golf with Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo and many other celebrity athletes. Mark tells many stories about these fun experiences with these stars in this episode.
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2-time major winner Brittany Lincicome joins and discusses what she expects in this week's LPGA restart at the Drive On Championship. She's a new mother to 1-year-old Emery and talks balancing motherhood with Tour life. Lincicome is a long hitter and she brings that perspective in discussing the psychological advantage Bryson DeChambeau has on the PGA Tour right now as the leader in driving distance. Tons of good practice tips for us weekend golfers for our range warm-ups as well.
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With the LPGA restart at the Drive On Championship on July 31, we chat with two stars from the Tour to discuss what they've been up to during their breaks, some very practical pre-round habits for us weekend hackers, and some of their favorite golf memories. Angela discusses all things Solheim Cup and her all-time favorite entertainers while Nelly, the number 2-ranked player in her sport, gives us some mental tips to how to best execute bunker shots, iron shots, and drives.
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Golf Channel Analyst Brandel Chamblee discusses the state of the game with Jon Rahm's win at Memorial. We look at the game's best players including Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, and Brooks Koepka as we look to the majors starting soon.
Between brand new world number 1 Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, and Bryson DeChambeau who will finish their career with more majors?
How many majors will Tiger win and what does he have to do to get one now? Can Rory finally finish the career grand slam?
Brandel also gives some practice range tips for us and shares his favorite movie scene.
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3-time LPGA Tour winner Christina Kim joins to discuss her recent commentating for PGA Tour Live and what she thinks of the Twitter reaction. How do you comment when a player makes a 10? We break down the recent play of Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. What does her foreseeable future look like with playing golf and commentating? Christina also shares some of the lasting friendships that she's gotten from golf and some pre-round driving range tips for us amateur golfers.
After Collin Morikawa's thrilling win at the Workday Charity Open, his caddie J.J. Jakovac joins to discuss the final round battle between Morikawa and Justin Thomas. J.J. explains the conversation he and Morikawa had after his player nearly missed a short putt to get into the playoff. Backstory on the unlikely way he and Colin started working together and many fun anecdotes from J.J.'s caddying experience including the 2016 Ryder Cup. How will Collin match up with Augusta National and what's his overall greatest strength? All that and more.
Introduction: Jim Nantz, CBS Sports
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Host Garrett Johnston intros the purpose of this podcast. The guest, 2-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Streelman, gives insight on his friendships with star athletes including Larry Fitzgerald, Aaron Rodgers, Brian Urlacher, Ian Happ, Mark Mulder, and Jay Feely. Many of these guys are teeing it up very soon in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Streelman describes a unique side of these celebrities, gives us driving range tips for our game, and explains the pressure of trying to win June's Travelers Championship against DJ.
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