Beyond the Fairway: Recent Episodes
Will Lowery and Doug Smith
It’s a point of view from a different clubhouse. Go beyond scores and highlights to discuss the game of golf like never before. Professional golfers Will Lowery and Doug Smith provide honest and candid discussions on hot-button topics inside and outside the world of golf, plus interview celebrities, athletes and golf influencers about what drives their passion for this great game and how to move it forward.
It's the season finale of Beyond the Fairway! The guys chat about juniors wanting to be with top named coaches, what goes into making a great golf coach and what you should being eating during a round.
00:00 - Intro
01:59 - Juniors and Coaches
07:43 - What Makes a Good Golf Coach
10:17 - What to Eat During a Round?
14:42 - New PGA TOUR Exemptions
17:25 - That's a Wrap on Season 4!
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
The fellas are talking equipment in this episode of Beyond the Fairway! The guys dive into some new tech, some throwback clubs and if there is a need for buying new equipment every year. The guys also hit on what the PGA TOUR can do to spice up the Fall Series and give tips and clues on how to spot a good/bad golfer.
02:05 - Equipment SZN
14:10 - Older Gen Getting Into Golf
20:40 - Oldest Club in the Bag
24:00 - Gear of Yesteryear
31:30 - How to Spice Up the Fall Series on PGA TOUR
36:40 - How to Spot a Good/Bad Golfer
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
This week, Doug and Will are recapping the Presidents Cup and USA winning (again) over the International Team. The guys then chat about how to spot the difference between a private golfer and a public golfer. They also hit on the YouTube golf boom and what golf fans tune in to during a broadcast.
00:00 - Dougie Fresh and Friends
03:21 - Presidents Cup was a vibe
07:21 - Private golf vs public golf
13:18 - What fans want in a broadcast
16:21 - YouTube golf boom
19:46 - PGA TOUR and LIV Golf Latest
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Will and Doug are looking at the Presidents Cup in Montreal this week and ask if the event if still relevant. The guys also chat about how viewership in golf is down across the board and discuss the article about billions of golf balls being lost each year.
00:00 - Welcome & Intro
03:50 - Will Heading North of the Border
05:34 - Doug Smith, Member-Guest Champion
12:05 - Golf Viewership & Ratings
20:08 - Is the Presidents Cup Relevant?
26:14 - Billions of Golf Balls Lost Each Year
35:25 - Man Assaulted on Golf Course
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
On this weeks episode, Doug and Will chat about how much they miss match play on the PGA TOUR, returning to the gym to hoop at the rec league and Doug's introduction to SpeedGolf Rob, a social media personality who gives golf instruction by yelling and screaming.
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Will and Doug are joined by the legend and one of the original kings of comedy, Cedric the Entertainer. Ced talks with the guys about his comedy career, his charity golf tournament and why he loves the game of golf so much.
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
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Actor, writer, comedian, Army Combat Vet and lover of all things golf Lou Lou Gonzalez joins the show to discuss her passion for the game, her military background, being a woman of color in the game of golf PLUS she dishes on her Rap Foursome.
00:00 - Lou Lou Gonzalez Joins the Show!
02:27 - Golf Brands Working with Lou Lou
07:15 - Lou Lou's Military Background
13:50 - Why Lou Lou Loves the Game of Golf
29:15 - Creating Content and Lou Lou's Method
35:15 - Lou Lou's Road Blocks Getting into Golf
46:45 - Lou Lou's Rap Foursome
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Doug and Will are back (finally!) and hitting on a number of topics in and around the game! The guys dive into Will’s continued travels and playing golf with DC’s political elite, the Olympics and why the format of golf in the Games isn’t great and we wrap the show with a tribute to Sonya Massey.
00:00 - BTF is Back & Will's Headphones
02:13 - Will Playing with Politicians
04:48 - Olympics in Full Swing
13:09 - Olympic Golf in Need of Format Change?
23:20 - Creator Classic Lacking Diversity
30:23 - One Rule to Change in Golf
36:13 - Sonya Massey's Murder
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Does Tiger Woods have a real chance at the Open Championship this week or is that major championship window finally closed for good? The guys discuss all things Open Championship for the last major of the PGA tour season. They recap Colin Montgomerie suggesting Tiger retire, Doug's barber shop adventures, and Trump making his tee time after an assassination attempt. Stay for their picks for the week, long shots, and guys over 50 most likely to contend.
00:00 - It's Open Championship Week!
11:56 - Picks for The Open
22:50 - Beyond the Fairway Freestyle
27:25 - Trump Makes Tee Time After Assassination Attempt
32:30 - Will's Evolving Hairline
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Will and the Underrated Tour stop in Portland, OR while Doug escapes the Phoenix heat in Columbus, Ohio. Doug kicks off the show asking if Underrated Tour is the LIV Golf of junior golf. The guys recap the John Deere Classic and dive into Davis Thompson’s unique story. Luke Clanton is the first amateur to earn consecutive top-10s on the PGA TOUR in 66 years and is sponsored by Good Good golf which sparks an interesting convo on content. Will gets pressed about his crosshand swing at a Young Jeezy concert in Ohio and the guys argue which PGA TOUR players who can hoop.
00:00 - Underrated Tour on the West Coast
05:10 - Davis Thompson Wins John Deere
17:25 - Will at Young Jeezy's Concert
20:27 - Overbearing Parents Costing Kids Opportunities in Golf
31:00 - Best Hooper in Golf
39:25 - Being a New, Black Country Club Member
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
It's a jam packed Beyond the Fairway with Doug and Will chatting about the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, if signature events are actually hurting the PGA TOUR, diversity on the PGA TOUR and how it's covered on TV and if Good Good golf is similar to the And 1 mixtape tour.
00:00 - Are Signature Events Hurting the PGA TOUR?
05:23 - Opportunities for Black Golfers & TV Coverage
21:15 - Seth Waugh Stepping Down at PGA of America CEO
25:58 - Why Should BTF Care About Sauce Gardner Playing Golf?
32:23 - Shank of the Week - Presidential Debate
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
presidentialdebate #pgatour #blackculture #blackgolf #diversitymatters #celebrities
Doug and Will are all over the US and back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway. The guys chat about the John Shippen National Invitational, the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Doug tells a couple stories about being black in a predominantly white country club.
00:00 - BTF All Over the States
06:35 - Doug in the Motor City
14:09 - Travelers, Scottie and Big Oil
21:58 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Picks
27:55 - Tales from the Country Club
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Doug and Will recap the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau winning his 2nd major title. The guys dive into Rory McIlroy coming up short again at a major and if he's being a bitch because of his behavior after the final round. We discuss the Golf Digest Open which the guys played in and their time playing together.
00:00 - Bryson wins the US Open
12:55 - BTF at the Golf Digest Open
19:50 - Wille Mack's US Open Experience
28:36 - Is Rory being a bitch for behavior after round?
40:00 - Tiger Events and No More Spieth Rule
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Doug and Will are PUMPED for the US Open at Pinehurst No 2 this week and breaking down their picks to win the 3rd major of the year in golf. The guys also jump into Scottie Scheffler winning (again) at the Memorial and if his season is diminished at all because some of the best golfers in the world are playing on LIV GOLF. The guys are joined by junior golf Ashley Shaw to discuss winning the John Shippen Cognizant Cup and playing in a LPGA event at 15 years old.
00:00 - Scheffler's Run Diminished?
04:24 - US Open Picks
11:23 - Ashley Shaw Interview
35:19 - Beyond the Fairway US Open Office Pool & Giveaway
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Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
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The boys are back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway and we're chatting about Will's travels all over the world, the Golf Digest Open and our guy Willie Mack qualifying for the US Open!
00:00 - Will All Over the World
02:31 - BMW Pro-Am on KFT
09:58 - Show Goes Off the Rails
15:08 - Golf Digest Open
18:16 - Willie Mack Qualifies for US Open
25:02 - Shank of the Week
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
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Will and Doug discuss the passing of Grayson Murray, who took his own life at the age of 30. The guys chat about their recent interactions with Murray then bring on Bradford Wilson of Group Golf Therapy, who discusses his mental health journey and why he is such an advocate for seeing a therapist.
00:00 - Will in London
04:43 - RIP Grayson Murray
07:51 - Bradford Wilson of Group Golf Therapy
22:16 - How to Help Someone Suffering from a Mental Health Crisis
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
pgatour #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #graysonmurray
Doug and Will break down everything from Valhalla and Xander Schauffele winning his first major at the PGA Championship. The guys get into Kelly Korda's dominance on the LPGA and if her win total is a bigger deal than Xander's first major. The guys also chat about how fun golf is when the biggest stars are all together and if Tony Finau is this generations Phil Mickelson.
00:00 - PGA Championship Recap
09:42 - Nelly Korda More Impressive than Xander Schauffele's 1st Major?
13:16 - Tony Finau This Gens Phil?
17:33 - Golf Needs to Bring PGA TOUR & LIV Back Together
30:26 - One of Us
31:26 - Shank of the Week
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Will and Doug break down all things for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla including their picks, tournament odds, and favorites to win. Will Rory McIlroy win his 5th major or will Brooks repeat this year to win number 6? Does Tiger Woods have a chance to win another major? Will Michael Block shock the world again or is there a newcomer on the way to warm our hearts?
In the 19th hole roundtable, the guys respond to the negative comments people made on the HBCU Collegiate Championship. We also recap Rose Zhang’s second win at the Cognizant Founders Cup that snapped Nelly Korda’s win streak, Rory’s win at the Wells Fargo Championship, and much more!
00:00 - Rory Wins Wells Fargo (Again)
06:35 - PGA Championship at Valhalla
19:34 - Block Party Part II?
22:20 - Shank of the Week
24:50 19th Hole Roundtable
35:28 - One of Us!
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
pgachampionship #golfbetting #golfpicks #golfmajor #golftalk
Will and Doug are back and live from TPC Sawgrass for the 2024 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship. In fairway finds, the guys shoutout for Wyatt Worthington earning a spot in the PGA championship, debate Sam Snead’s 82 vs Tiger Woods’ 82, and report that Sun Day Red is currently reselling for $300+ on eBay. The guys also give their picks for the Wells Fargo Championship and discuss Phil Mickelson suggesting LIV players could boycott the majors for
00:00 - BTF Bandon Dunes Trip
04:57 - PGA Professional Championship
09:19 - Sam Snead’s 82 vs Tiger Woods’ 82
10:24 - Sun Day Red Resale
13:24 - Phil Boycotting Majors?
15:55 - One of Us
17:33 - What Are the Odds?
20:15 - Shank of the Week
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
pgatour #golf #livgolf #tigerwoods #sundayred
Doug and Will quickly recap Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry winning the Zurich Classic before getting into the Grass League's high stakes par 3 that Doug was on the broadcast for. Marketing & brand guru Jordan Rogers joins the show to chat about Tiger Woods shouting him out at the Sun Day Red unveiling, how to build a brand, his time at NIKE and how he built his own brand after dealing his addiction.
00:00 - Rory & Lowry Win Zurich Classic
02:34 - Grass League High Stakes Par 3
05:47 - Jordan Rogers Joins the Show!
15:30 - Growing a Brand in the Golf World
23:57 - Rogers and How He Overcame Addiction
30:20 - Golf Collabs
39:35 - How to Brand Yourself to Diverse Markets
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Follow Jordan Rogers here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanrogers
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanrogers2626
Website: https://www.jordanrogers.xyz/
Music credit to Keagan Stromberg to composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ
Special guest, Ben Baller, joins the podcast this week! Doug and Will dive into Ben's Zen-like approach to constantly reinventing himself, how professional golf can focus on attracting more fans, and betting on the golf course with your boys. Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda win AGAIN, and we ask what golf can do to amplify Korda's run and the women's game? The guys offer their picks for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and much more!
00:00 - Intro & Korda/Scheffler's Dominance
09:34 - Famed Jeweler Ben Baller
14:15 - Ben Baller on the State of Golf
27:40 - Growing the Game
35:12 - Ben Baller's Golf Course Essentials
51:49 - Shank of the Week
53:00 - What Are the Odds?
57:55 - Shank of the Week
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
Follow Beyond the Fairway here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084
Instagram: @beyondthefairway
Twitter: @beyondthefwy
TikTok: @beyondthefairway
Follow Ben Baller here:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cold-as-ice-with-ben-baller-jimmy-the-gent/id1475680946
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benballer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BENBALLER
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Doug and Will are back to recap the Masters! Will attends the Masters for the first time as an influencer, Doug reviews the popular Taste of the Masters box, and we discuss Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance and how it compares to Tiger. In Fairway Finds, we discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s 3D-printed same length irons. What’re The Odds is back, and Doug is vindicated for his stance on Ludvig Aberg being ready for the Masters. We break down Jason Day’s Malbon Golf Championship sweater vest that caused a frenzy and much more!
00:00 - Masters Recap!
07:36 - Scottie Scheffler's Greatness
27:16 - 1st Round of Golf at Augusta
30:07 - Jason Day's Malbon Fit Controversy
42:58 - One of Us - Tiger Woods
45:16 - What Are The Odds?
48:57 - Shank of the Week
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
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Doug and Will are back for season 4, and are discussing all things Masters Tournament! We dive into favorites for the first major of the PGA tour season, Doug gives bold predictions on Ludvig Aberg, we discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, and we bring back the crowd favorite segment, Shank of the Week, as well as new segments such as One of Us, Out of Bounds, and Fairway Finds.
00:00 - Welcome Back to Beyond the Fairway!
02:20 - Fairway Finds
11:09 - Out of Bounds
17:52 - 19th Hole Roundtable
22:26 - One of Us!
23:57 - Shank of the Week
27:29 - What Are the Odds?
30:23 - That's a Wrap!
Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.
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Three seasons and 108 episodes later, Will Lowery (Underrated Tour/Golf Pass) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) are back for season four with a whole new attitude and vibe. Check out what you can expect to hear on the brand new season of Beyond the Fairway podcast.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by the founders of Eastside Golf, Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl A. Cooper, as they get in to what it takes to create a successful business in the golf industry and much more!
Doug Smith and Will Lowery discuss Luke Donald making his captain’s picks and leaving Will on read, why Ludvig Aberg is a star in the making, whether Doug was in Ray Allen’s pockets, white people dealing with racism and much more!
Doug and Will dissect Zach Johnson’s captain’s picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, Viktor Hovland’s dominant performance at East Lake and much more!
The Confidence Doctor, Dr. Bob Winters, joins Doug and Will to break down the mental side of golf. From Viktor Hovland getting “in the zone” to win the BMW Championship to how a parent can help their child on and off the golf course, Dr. Bob gets into a range of topics as he goes Beyond The Fairway.
Jeezy joins Doug and Will to talk about his book, Adversity For Sale, and go in depth about his life. Jeezy opens up about the difficulties he faced coming up and how he ended up where he is today.
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0:00 - 100TH EPISODE
1:50 - That Memphis heat
2:05 - Lucas Glover come up
5:00 - Jeezy joins the show
6:00 - Author Tour vs. Rapper Tour
7:15 - Relationship with Nipsey
8:15 - Dealing with trauma
9:00 - Ain’t cried since Pac died
12:00 - T.I. pulling a young Jeezy aside
14:00 - Nightmares of getting caught
17:00 - God sends the right messenger at the right time
18:00 - Passing advice to the younger generation
21:15 - Jeezy’s leadership style
23:30 - Boardroom is like the block
25:30 - Ya gotta believe
26:30 - A sports psychology book?
27:45 - How’d Jeezy end up at the golf course?
30:00 - Golf and life
32:00 - From the club with Khaled to the course with Khaled
34:30 - Golf course is different when Jeezy shows up
36:30 - Rap Foursome
38:45 - End of Jeezy conversation
40:30 - Will’s not tech-savvy
41:30 - Biggest takeaways from Jeezy
43:30 - The watch
44:20 - Proud of us
47:10 - Curry Cup around the corner
Will and Doug are joined by Smith, former NBA Champion and current sophomore on the NC A&T Men's Golf team. An athlete's journey is well profiled from college to the pros, but JR tells us about how it is the other way around and how the transition to the course and back to the classroom has changed him. Smith also details his first collegiate tournament, the state of HBCU golf and his highly anticipated rap foursome.
Will and Henni discuss Tiger Woods joining the PGA Tour policy board and what it could mean moving forward, while also discussing Justin Thomas’ playoff chances. Doug and Will interview Vince Carter and hear about the state of his game as well as his thoughts about the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
Doug and Will recap Brian Harman’s dominant performance at The Open, talk with WWE Superstar The Miz, debate the new FedExCup playoff system, Doug gives Will flowers and much more!!
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0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Will’s Open Championship review
1:30 - “You don’t have the stones”
3:40 - The waggle counter
8:30 - Why do fans think a Harman win was a letdown?
12:30 - WWE Superstar The Miz interview
13:00 - THE MOST MUST SEE
14:30 - The Miz binges Big Break
18:30 - Preparing for WWE Raw
19:30 - Tik Tok swing lessons
21:45 - Get your sleep
22:20 - Mismatched Miz
25:00 - Will coaching The Miz
26:40 - Recapping Miz interview
28:15 - Reverse leaderboard from Tahoe, featuring The Miz
29:05 - Rickie buys the range
32:00 - The new FedExCup playoffs
35:20 - Will sticks up for the Tour
39:50 - Deck collapses at Montana golf course
41:50 - Amundi Evian this week
43:30 - Fitz’s memberships
45:00 - Luke Combs with the TrackMan on stage
48:00 - Doug gives Will flowers
Doug, Will and Henni preview The Open Championship, talk with Rams legend Andrew Whitworth and give a full recap of the week at Lake Tahoe!
Time Codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - The great Henni returns!
4:00 - Steph does Steph things
4:30 - The comment section
9:30 - Henni’s at The Open
10:00 - Joe Lacava’s Hoylake review
12:45 - Rory’s confidence
14:00 - Who sticks out among the favorites?
15:00 - Andrew Whitworth from Tahoe
17:00 - How’s that first year of retirement?
18:00 - Andrew’s love for golf
22:00 - Whose golf game does Andrew admire?
24:15 - Doug and Will give a full ACC recap
31:00 - The time Will almost got arrested
35:00 - Overzealous volunteers
46:30 - Will and Doug’s Open preview
49:30 - Underrated Tour in Vegas
50:30 - Doug needs an air compressor
Tahoe Time
Doug and Will are in Tahoe for the American Century Championship! The guys break down what the week looks like and have a little fun before being joined by American Century CEO Jonathan Thomas for a walk up the 18th at Edgewood Tahoe!
Time Codes
0:00 – Intro
1:15 – The Will Lowery Open
2:00 – Will gets dumped
3:15 – Don Cheadle calls
5:30 – Tahoe feels like home
6:15 – American Century CEO Jonathan Thomas
16:00 – The phone number
Doug and Will get together to talk Rickie Fowler getting back in the winner's circle, DJ Khaled's experience with the Underrated Tour, what constitutes a "celebrity" these days and much more!
Time Codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Toddlers
4:00 - Will on PGA Tour Live
9:15 - Chase Johnson wins Shippen, makes RMC cut
12:20 - Rickie Fowler gets it done
14:05 - What’s wrong with JT?
19:30 - Lil Wayne showing Rickie love
21:15 - DJ Khaled comes out to Underrated Tour
24:30 - Do celebrities in golf have a responsibility to grow the game?
30:30 - No Paige Spiranac at ACC this year. What constitutes a celebrity?
38:30 - Underrated at Firestone. Will has to be Hatless
39:00 - Steph’s influence on golf
43:10 - Will on a losing streak against Doug?
Interview (Will, Doug & The Miz)
(0:00) Start of interview with The Miz
(1:11) The Miz on his time on 'The Real World: Back to New York'
(2:36) On building a brand off of reality show success
(4:25) The Miz's start in golf
(5:57) The state of The Miz's golf game
(7:06) Experience at the American Century Championship
(8:50) Gambling on his golf game
(10:47) On preparing for the American Century Championship
(11:39) What The Miz loves most about golf
(13:39) His WWE finishing moves
(15:32) Rap foursome
Doug and Will get together for a late night U.S. Open recap. How did the USGA do? Is the criticism of LACC fair? What can we learn from Wyndham Clark’s rapid ascension? All that and much more!
Time codes
0:00 – Beyond The Fairway After Dark
1:00 – Will’s got some miles on him
4:45 – Hollywood U.S. Open. How did the USGA do?
7:00 – Limited attendance at the U.S. Open?
10:00 – Criticism of LACC: Fair or foul?
12:00 – Will’s Rice Krispie Treat
13:45 – What can we learn from Wyndham Clark’s ascension?
16:15 – Is Wyndham Clark more Scottie Scheffler or more Rich Beem?
17:45 – Juneteenth
20:45 – Tom Watson’s letter to the PGA Tour
27:30 – Highest paid golfers 2023, according to Forbes
31:00 – Will as Chris Rock
34:00 – Will grinding
35:00 – Q School for Will?
The King of L.A., Stephen Malbon, joins Doug and Will to talk Malbon Golf, designing off a dream, talking to horses, U.S. Open, Rap Foursome and much more!
Time Codes:
0:00 – Where in the world is Will Lowery?
3:15 – Stephen Malbon intro
4:45 – Turning a mood board into a global brand
5:50 – The lame side of golf
9:00 – What sparked Malbon Golf?
11:30 – Competition vs. Culture
18:15 – Designing off a dream
19:45 – What’s Malbon have in the bag?
20:30 – Will and Steve talk to horses
22:50 – What to make of Tour/PIF partnership
27:10 – The intersection of morality and business
28:00 – Malbon talks Los Angeles Country Club
30:25 – The short, par-3 15th
31:10 – Malbon’s U.S. Open winner
32:40 – Hadwin gets laid out
34:45 – Malbon’s Rap Foursome
40:10 – Doug and Will preview the U.S. Open
46:30 – Will’s week in L.A.
America’s Caddie, Michael Collins, joins Doug and Will to talk everything from his career in media to LACC traffic. Caddie gives out his rap foursome and freestyles to close the show!
This episode was recorded prior to the announcement of the PGA Tour merging with LIV Golf.
Brandel Chamblee joins Doug, Will and Henni to talk golf, social media, books, sweatpants and much more!!
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0:00 - Henni's intro
2:15 - Does Brandel own sweatpants?
5:00 - Brandel's preparation
9:10 - Henni and Brandel nerd out about books
15:00 - Brandel analyzes Will's crosshanded golf swing
18:35 - How does Brandel process criticism?
28:30 - Does social media ever get to be too much?
36:50 - Why Brandel blocks people on Twitter
40:05 - Brandel's quiet time
43:20 - What grinds everyone's gears in golf?
46:20 - Memorial picks
Doug and Will break down Brooks Koepka’s win at the PGA Championship, Michael Block taking the golf world by storm and much more!
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0:00 - Rochester review
2:30 - Brooks gets it done
11:20 - PGA Champion not on the PGA Tour
13:20 - PGA Championship credentials
16:00 - Michael Block’s Cinderella story
23:30 - PGA purse. Who made what?
26:00 - Who surprised on the leaderboard?
28:30 - Loaded PGA Tour schedule. Good or bad?
33:30 - Does Koepka’s success bring golf closer together?
35:45 - Is Will eating?
Doug and Will recap a great week at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, talk Underrated Golf Tour, preview the PGA Championship and much more!!
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - PGA WORKS recap/disturbing social media comments
6:25 - Steph Curry's investment in golf
12:10 - PGA Championship picks
18:00 - Were we spoiled by Tiger?
20:35 - More PGA Championship preview
22:45 - Put Will on the broadcast!
25:00 - Underrated Golf Tour
Doug and Will join Henni from Birmingham, Alabama, for the PGA Works Collegiate Championship and dive in to the city, the golf course, rap foursomes and much more!
Time Codes:
Intro – Will and Doug’s review of Birmingham
2:50 – What is PGA WORKS?
7:30 – Marching Band on the Driving Range
8:50 – Shoal Creek’s history/Doug and Will’s experience
13:20 – Box Checking or Genuine?
20:25 – BTF gets personal
30:00 – Doug Swag Surfin
32:30 – Rap Foursome
Willie Mack III joins the BTF crew from the Wells Fargo Championship to discuss his wild ride! Doug, Will and Henni go on to talk Mexico Open, tokenism and much more!
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Actor Jesse Lee Soffer, known for his role as Detective Jay Halstead on NBC’s police drama Chicago P.D., joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss the similarities between acting and golf, how he got into the game, discovers Will hits cross handed, and much more!
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Intro – Welcoming Gregory Odom Jr.
3:30 – Steph Curry’s impact on Greg
6:30 – Greg growing up around black golf
12:00 – How far does Greg hit it?
15:00 – Are Will and Doug the bitter old heads now?
16:45 – Greg signs off
18:00 – The subculture that is Black America
21:35 – Golf trips
26:15 – Recapping Will’s AJGA Event
33:15 – Matt Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage
34:30 – Should Rory McIlroy have played?
43:40 – Golf vs. team sports; which is more beneficial for kids?
45:50 – Zurich Classic week; who’s your dream golf partner?
50:05 – Doug meets Barack Obama
51:30 – The head nod
55:20 – Spencer Levin’s feel-good story
59:00 – “Morning Doug”
1:00 – Henni’s Masters weekend with Cheyenne Woods
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TIME CODES
Intro - Welcoming Cheyenne
1:20 - Jon Rahm's Masters triumph
4:10 - Will kicks a patron out of his chair
7:10 - Cheyenne's Masters weekend with Henni
10:55 - Doug was almost right about Brooks
12:40 - Cantlay is just finishing his final round
15:00 - Cheyenne speaks to Rahm's mental toughness
18:05 - Kudos to the broadcast for the way they covered LIV players
23:40 - When we might see Cheyenne back playing competitive golf
27:25 - Jordan Spieth's quote about playing "way too much golf"
31:20 - Load management in golf
35:45 - Tiger's struggles in the cold, rainy weather
39:05 - The state of Doug's golf game
44:55 - Brooks handles losing like a professional/LIV guys caring deeply at Masters
47:45 - Quick turnaround to another elevated event
50:40 - Will wants golf back together
54:00 - LIV or XFL?
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- What it's like being on the grounds at Augusta National
- Henni's 2019 Masters debacle
- Who would you like to see win the Masters?
- Tiger's Champions Dinner menus throughout the years
- The conversation surrounding Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark
- Masters picks!
- Much more!
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TIME CODES
2:30 – WGC-Match Play, will it be missed?
12:00 – Will hooping with Steph
14:00 – Doug responds to Instagram
20:40 – GO GET FIT
29:30 – Are good golfers detached from average/bad golfers?
32:05 – Going from competitive to social golf
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Ray Nyabola dives deep with the BTF crew on how to better bring people into the game of golf in a meaningful and lasting way!
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This week, we revisit Doug and Will's conversation with Golf Instructor Sean Foley, who discusses coaching at the highest level, why Malcom X's autobiography is a must read for his players, what he learned attending Tennessee State University and much more.
TIME CODES:
0:45 – Henni at The Players
4:33 – Diving deeper on Wyatt’s interview last week
12:15 – Kamaiu Johnson story at Arnold Palmer Invitational
23:50 – PGA Tour’s new elevated events schedule
27:15 – Will hosting an AJGA event
38:15 – Chris Rock special
40:00 – Doug’s tidbit, Tinder reviews
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TIME CODES
1:30 – Responsibilities of APGA players when they make PGA Tour starts
6:00 – Navigating the PGA world
11:20 – Wyatt opens up about his battle with depression
20:00 – Golf and money: how the two co-exist
28:00 – Do trend setters reap the benefits?
39:25 – Wyatt’s grind as a kid just to get range balls
41:20 – Talking golf fashion and Eastside Golf
43:00 – What does Wyatt’s ideal golf world look like?
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TIME CODES
1:50 - Doug and Will discuss their experience broadcasting the APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational
5:10 - The guys welcome Henni Koyack to the show in style!
15:30 - Henni discusses her experience being a part of Netflix's "Full Swing"
24:00 - Henni coaching Doug and Doug not liking it
26:00 - Talking Tiger at Genesis
29:45 - TamponGate
45:00 - Golf influencers: What works and what there should be more of
(0:40) Presidents Cup weekend reactions: Will's experience on the grounds, standout US performances and the International team's valiant efforts
(16:42) Ryan Burr interviewing Charlie Woods after finishing T4 at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship and shooting a 68 on Sunday
(20:15) Season 2 memories: Doug and Will's favorite moments, and how they have seen themselves make an impact in the golf world
(0:52) Danny Willett's last-hole collapse (and Max Homa's winning chip-in) at the Fortinet Championship
(5:40) Start of interview with Laura Diaz
(7:04) How Laura connects girls and women to the game of golf
(10:35) Diversity in women's golf: how is the game being grown?
(11:56) The effect of LIV Golf on the LGPA and the women's game
(16:46) Influencer appeal in golf: are golf influencers helping or hurting the message the LPGA is sending?
(21:31) Getting younger girls more involved in golf, and the effects of junior women's golf
(33:48) Make the Game Your Own: Renee Powell Clearview Legacy Benefit
(35:55) Presidents Cup Preview
(2:12) Reflecting on last week's episode and conversations
(7:18) Tiger Woods' Junior Golf event in October
(13:24) Tim O'Neal's appearance at the Ascension APGA Classic
(17:49) On Brad Adamonis winning the Ascension APGA Classic
(24:30) BMW PGA Championship weekend takeaways: LIV Golfers, Sergio Garcia's WD and Billy Horschel/Ian Poulter beef
(34:35) Scottie Scheffler named PGA Tour's Player of the Year at the Alabama-Texas football game
(1:07) Underrated Golf Tour recap and the state of junior golf
(4:46) Can junior golf work together in efforts to grow the game better?
(12:20) TGL: What it is and can it capture a new golf audience?
(19:19) PGA Tour's Earning Assurance Program and what it means for up-and-coming professionals
(25:50) If the guys followed the latest LIV Golf event and if the PGA Tour's elevated events are a response to LIV
(35:54) Make the Game Your Own: HBCU Golf Alumni Group
(5:48) Reactions to Rory McIlroy's win (and Scottie Scheffler's final round) at the TOUR Championship
Interview (Will, Doug & Tim)
(7:45) Start of Tim Brown Interview
(9:05) On the pressures of being on Big Break
(10:02) The state of Tim's golf game
(11:50) How his attitude towards golf has changed
(14:13) The business benefits to golf
(15:21) Tim's NASCAR endeavors
(18:22) His involvement with Notre Dame
(20:21) On playing for Lou Holtz at ND
(22:16) When he realized he had a chance to win the Heisman Trophy
(24:57) Will's caddying experience with Tim
(26:07) BTF's first-ever gospel foursome
(29:58) Doug and Will's thoughts on the highly anticipated week of golf news
(0:36) Doug's hectic week in review
(3:36) BMW Championship reactions
Interview (Will, Doug & Dwight)
(7:00) Start of interview with Dwight Freeney
(8:11) Hearing his name at the Super Bowl vs. at the ACC
(8:35) How much golf is he playing
(9:22) How he transitioned to golf after his NFL career
(10:20) Who got him into the game
(11:04) Playing golf with Michael Jordan
(12:38) On growing the game and getting exposed to golf early
(14:24) How he's utilized the game of golf in a business manner
(17:18) What he's learned in life from MJ
(18:21) How often he's watching golf
(19:19) Life as a girl dad
(20:54) Difficulties of golf Dwight has dealt with
(22:16) Rap Foursome: Nas, Jay Z, Biggie, Snoop Dogg (and Diddy)
(26:50) Make the Game Your Own: Vibez Golf
(29:00) TOUR Championship predictions
(3:08) Reactions to Will Zalatoris' maiden win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Interview (Will, Doug & RG3)
(8:10) Start of interview with Robert Griffin III
(9:44) How RG3 got into golf
(11:04) How to use football IQ in golf
(12:41) Finding himself after football
(13:43) How golf has helped him in professional life
(17:14) How he has introduced golf to his family
(19:06) RG3 on social media
(20:24) Struggles in athlete's lives and how to overcome
(22:28) College landscape in NIL era
(25:47) Rap foursome: Biggie, Tupac, Jay Z, Lil Wayne
(4:17) Reactions to Joohyung Kim’s win at the Wyndham Championship
Interview (Will, Doug & CC)
(9:46) Start of interview with CC
(10:47) CC’s start in golf and what drew him into the sport
(12:32) How he adjusts to “starting over” with golf from baseball
(15:15) Reflecting on his path and personal struggles
(18:18) CC’s involvement with Eastside Golf
(21:47) On the nerves of playing at the ACC
(22:45) CC’s own podcasting endeavors
(23:52) On the current state of diversity in baseball
(25:50) Rap foursome: 2 Chainz, Mac Dre, Jeezy
(31:00) Make the Game Your Own: Eastside Golf
(4:28) Will and Doug's experiences at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
Interview (Will, Doug & Anthony)
(7:28) Start of interview with Anthony Anderson
(8:52) Anthony's start in golf
(11:09) His time at the American Century Championship
(12:17) Does being with other celebrities increase competitiveness in golf?
(15:32) Involvement in APGA
(19:53) On his time at Howard University
(21:40) Who Anthony was then vs who he is now
(22:49) Steph Curry's involvement with Howard and their golf program
(24:00) Origins of 'Black-ish'
(25:38) When he knew he had something special with the show
(31:03) Rap foursome
(37:39) Will's experience broadcasting at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
(1:47) Reactions to the 3M Open
Interview (Will, Doug & The Miz)
(7:54) Start of interview with The Miz
(9:05) The Miz on his time on 'The Real World: Back to New York'
(10:30) On building a brand off of reality show success
(12:19) The Miz's start in golf
(13:51) The state of The Miz's golf game
(15:00) Experience at the American Century Championship
(16:44) Gambling on his golf game
(18:41) On preparing for the American Century Championship
(19:33) What The Miz loves most about golf
(21:33) His WWE finishing moves
(23:26) Rap foursome
(31:36) Make the Game Your Own: The John Shippen Invitational
(0:25) Reactions to the final round of The Open Championship
Interview (Will, Doug & Shane)
(5:59) Start of interview with Shane Victorino
(6:39) State of Shane's golf game
(8:35) Shane's start in golf
(11:18) On watching how pro golfers play
(13:46) Are pitchers better golfers than hitters?
(15:16) On adjusting back to normal life post-retirement
(16:12) Finding himself after his playing career ended
(17:46) Reflecting on his time in Philadelphia
(19:14) His "I made it" moment in MLB
(20:02) His 'welcome to golf' moment
(21:39) Rap foursome: Snoop Dogg, Tupac, DJ Khaled, Jay-Z
(2:35) Start of interview with JR Smith
(3:08) JR's start in golf
(7:12) How he practices and trains currently
(8:18) How basketball IQ translates to golf
(9:28) On the hurdles he faced while getting into golf
(13:31) His skill level compared to other NBA golfers
(14:18) The transition from NBA athlete to NCAA golfer and student-athlete
(16:22) What his teammates are like at NC A&T
(17:41) When he felt proud to be back in school
(19:16) His first college tournament
(22:23) Does JR travel with teammates to events?
(23:09) HBCU's in college golf world: where they stand and where the programs can go
(29:30) What he has learned about himself while back in school
(31:27) Rap foursome: Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Scarface, ScHoolboy Q
(35:10) Make the Game Your Own with Kenyatta Ramsey, PGA Tour and Make Golf Your Thing
(38:12) 150th Open Championship predictions
Will and Doug are joined by 12-year NBA Veteran Vinny Del Negro, who is the defending champion of the American Century Championship ahead of this year’s rendition from July 8-10. Del Negro reflects on his pressure-filled playoff finish last year with John Smoltz and how he approaches the tournament year in and year out as a seasoned veteran. The guys also discuss Vinny’s basketball career, which features stories about Jim Valvano, Dennis Rodman, Bill Russell and his segue into the sport of golf.
(0:30) KPMG Women's PGA Championship reactions
(2:10) Travelers Championship reactions
(5:02) LIV Golf latest news
Interview (Will, Doug & Marshall)
(8:52) Start of interview
(11:18) Marshall’s golf game and ICON series involvement
(15:19) His financial services firm and what it does
(17:10) How financial literacy became a passion
(20:41) Understanding how NFL players handle money
(23:27) Marshall’s golf start
(25:01) His aspirations to play on the PGA Tour of Champions
(27:09) Involvement with San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium
(28:18) What Marshall is most proud of amongst his accomplishments
(29:15) Who does he want to beat in golf the most
(32:41) How he plans to grow the game of golf for others
(34:50) Rap foursome: Tupac, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Scarface
Interview (Will, Doug & Charles Jr.)
(5:52) Start of Interview with Charles Sifford, Jr.
(7:21) The state of black golf from when Sifford entered the professional ranks to present-day
(8:34) Sifford Jr.'s view as a child on his father
(10:38) On the hardships Sifford endured while breaking into professional golf
(13:30) Advice Sifford received from Jackie Robinson
(15:17) On Sifford's book "Just Let Me Play"
(17:49) On his father's initial golf reservations for himself, and Sifford Jr.'s introduction to golf
(19:37) Comparisons to him and his father
(21:01) Message to young or new golfers and understanding Sifford's legacy
(22:53) Diversity in Golf from the 1969 L.A. Open to today
(26:41) How the Charles Sifford Centennial Celebration Golf Outing came about
(29:33) On the significance of Wethersfield Country Club to the Centennial event and the Sifford family
(30:39) On the Dr. Charles Sifford Scholarship and its impact on HBCU's
(32:19) Sifford Jr. on his own legacy
LPGA Tour Pro Annie Park joins Will and Doug to discuss how she is starting to feel her age, how she almost quit the game, and her lifelong battle with the yips. Plus Will and Doug give their U.S. Open Picks. All that and more this week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis.
Host of Callaway’s ‘World of Wunder’ and PGA Tour Content Manager for Callaway Golf, Johnny Wunder, joins Will and Doug to discuss the difference between the Pro’s clubs and the ones you buy off the rack, what the biggest advancement in golf gear has been in recent years, and why a golf movie has not been made in a long time. All that and more this week on Beyond the Fairway Presented by Genesis.
3-time World Series Champion Chili Davis sat down with Will Lowery and Doug Smith this week to discuss how the golf course is a lot like a pitcher, the role of analytics in baseball and golf, and how he got into the game. Plus Will and Doug look back on the career of Michelle Wie West.
This week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis… Former NFL Safety and host of “The Opening Drive on SiriusXM Solomon Wilcots joined Doug and Will to discuss competing sports leagues, if he feels a responsibility to grow the game of golf, and NFL picks for the upcoming season. Plus, Will and Doug broke down Justin Thomas’s win at the PGA Championship and discussed Tiger Woods’ WD. All that and more this week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis.
It’s not just the PGA Championship this weekend but it is also Championship Sunday in the Premier League. NBC Soccer Analyst Robbie Mustoe joins Will Lowery and Doug Smith to break down all of the storylines heading into the final day of the Premier League season, he explains how his girlfriends father got him into golf as a teen, and the guys give Robbie a video breakdown of his swing. All that and much more this week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis.
This week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis Will Lowery and Dough Smith are joined by NBC Golf analyst and former PGA Tour Pro Notah Begay III. He updates us on his journey to make the Champions Tour, how he feels getting asked about Tiger all the time, and why making junior golf more accessible is so important to him. All that and more this week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis.
This June marks 50 years since Title IX passed into law. While many advancements have been made, issues of inequity continue to persist in women’s sports. Ahead of the anniversary NBC News and NBC Sports have launched In Their Court, a five-part podcast hosted by U.S. Olympic medalist, Ibtihaj (Ib-tee-haj) Muhammad, that explores the evolution of Title IX through the eyes of one, pivotal sport: women’s basketball. This series will feature the stories of the women who, over the past 50 years, fought for Title IX, advanced it, and are now using their voices to pay it forward on and off the court. We hope you enjoy this first episode, and for more visit In Their Court wherever you get your podcasts.
It’s Kentucky Derby week so of course Will and Doug are joined by Hall of Fame Jockey and NBC Horse Racing Analyst Jerry Bailey. He explains how he would prepare for the biggest races in the sport, what it was like to transition from horse racing to broadcasting and golfing, and he gives Will & Doug his Kentucky Derby favorites. Plus the guys play a round of ‘Horse or Course’. All that and much more this week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis.
Will Lowery and Doug Smith break down each other’s performances at the APGA event in Scottsdale last week, discuss what their walk up songs would be at the Zurich Classic, discuss Steph Curry’s new ‘Underrated’ Junior Golf Tour plus they react to Greg Norman wanting an exemption to The Open.
This week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis Will and Doug are joined by Olympic Gold medalist in mixed snowboard cross, Nick Baumgartner. He tells the guys what it takes to be an older gold medalist among so many younger athletes, what he hopes his son learns from his successes and failures, how golf is a way for him to escape and much more.
This week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis Will and Doug were joined by Sportsbox AI CEO & Co-Founder and former LPGA player Jeehae Lee. She discusses how Sportsbox AI is changing the way everyday golfers analyze their swings, her on again off again relationship with golf and when she knew to leave the game for business. Plus the guys react to Tiger’s performance at the Masters, if anyone was having more fun than Rory McIlroy and much more.
This week on Beyond the Fairway presented by Genesis Will and Doug were joined by NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and current Vice President of Basketball Affairs for the Memphis Grizzlies Tayshaun Prince. He told the guys how the neighborhood helped him get to the NBA, the culture shock of moving from Compton to Kentucky, and how his perception of golf has changed since he was a kid. Plus Will and Doug discuss whether Tiger Woods will play at the Masters, make their picks for who will win, and give a shout out to Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott.
Spring Training is wrapping up shortly, but Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ace Walker Buehler was able to spare some time to go Beyond the Fairway with Will Lowery and Doug Smith. Walker tells the guys about his first Pro-Am experience at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, what being a part of a lockout was like, how he got into horse racing and much more. Plus, Will and Doug break down Will Smith’s swing at the Oscars.
It’s March Madness so fittingly Doug and Will were joined by Villanova Alumni and current Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry. Kyle breaks down how he fell in love with golf, defends Drake’s golf attire and tells us why he won’t be following in J.R. Smith’s footsteps. Plus Will and Doug highlight how the Mack Champ invitational is helping grow the game of golf, the best way to express anger on the course and much more.
In this edition of Beyond the Fairway, Doug Smith and Will Lowery were joined by Golf legend Peter Jacobsen and they ask him who had a bigger impact on the game: Tiger or Arnold? Peter also shares stories from his early days on the PGA Tour, how he was chosen to win the U.S. Open in Tin Cup, and why Pebble Beach is so important to him. Plus the guys discuss The Players Championship… Daniel Berger’s drop, Cameron Smith’s W but more importantly his luscious locks.
In the season 2 debut of Beyond the Fairway Doug Smith and Will Lowery were joined by @pgamemes creator Travis Miller to discuss how he went from selling home security to creating his own media company, if he ever feels like he crossed the line, and his new project: Home Course with PGA Memes. Plus the guys reflect on Tiger’s impact on the game as he is inducted into the World Golf Hall of fame, weigh in on Phil Mickelson's legacy, and highlight the APGA in their new segment: Make the game your own presented by Genesis.
Former Pro Golfer Jim Thorpe joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith for the finale of season 1 of the Beyond the Fairway Podcast. Mr. Thorpe shared what it was like growing up in a big family, life as a person of color on the PGA Tour in the 70s and 80s, why there aren’t as many African americans on tour as there were when he played, and much more! Plus Will and Doug pick their favorite Shank of the year. Beyond the Fairway will return in March of 2022.
NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to break down his first Cup Series Win, how he got into racing, what NASCAR and golf can learn from one another, and much more! Plus Will’s heart can’t go through another Tiger comeback.
3-Time World Series Champion and 5-time MLB All Star Jon Lester joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss finding time to golf during the baseball season, battling the yips, buying the city of Chicago a beer and much more!
From Steph Curry to Michael Pena, in this week's episode, hear some of the best stories from our guests on how they got sucked into this crazy game of golf. Steph Curry (00:46), Andre Iguodala (2:33), Vince Carter (05:40), Macklemore (6:57), Michael Pena (8:32), Kira K. Dixon (10:41), Michael Smith (12:34), Kathryn Tappen (15:08), Kyle Rudolph (17:36), Jerome Bettis (18:41), and Michael Strahan (21:33) all share their story. Plus Doug and Will tell us how they got into the game.
Actor Jesse Lee Soffer, known for his role as Detective Jay Halstead on NBC’s police drama Chicago P.D., joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss the similarities between acting and golf, how he got into the game, discovers Will hits cross handed, and much more! Plus Will is upset with his latest Waffle House visit and Doug has a tough day on the links…
Golf Legend, 10-time major champion and 8-time player of the year Annika Sörenstam joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss the state of the women’s game, how she would fare against today’s stars, passion for the culinary arts, and much more!
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan joined the guys at the American Century Championship over the summer to discuss how golf makes him more nervous than TV and football, transitioning from the grid iron to the TV studio, and much more! Plus Will has a new golf course pet peeve and Doug talks about the time he hit the links with rock legend Alice Cooper.
In this week's episode, Will and Doug reflect on Doug's birthday weekend which included being served by NBA stars, and offer some sage advice to not only those trying to make it in pro golf, but their sponsors as well. Plus, why Will and Doug won't be playing golf at a certain West Texas course anymore.
Stewart Hagestad, 9th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discusses balancing being an amateur with other life goals, what it was like playing at the 2017 Masters, meeting President Obama with Doug, and much more!
Contemporary jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss what it was like to work with Musical geniuses like Prince and Stevie Wonder, how he told Tiger he was going to win the tour championship, why legacy is what you leave behind for others not yourself, and so much more!
Michael Smith, Co-host of Peacock’s Brother from Another, joined Will Lowery and Doug Smith at the American Century Championship to discuss how being your authentic self is the only way to succeed, how he is growing as a person behind the scenes, and discusses if golf needs another Tiger. Plus the guys discuss Team USA’s win at the Ryder Cup, their experience at the Beyond the Green event, and give a high up CEO Shank of the Week.
Packers Kicker and Super Bowl XLV Champion Mason Crosby went ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with Doug Smith and Will Lowery to discuss how he became a kicker, what translates from his kicking to the course, what the US team should expect from Whistling Straights, and much more!
Cheyenne Woods goes ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss how she stopped defining her self worth by the results on the course, why representation in golf matters, caddying for her boyfriend Aaron Hicks and much more!
With the NFL kicking off this week Doug Smith and Will Lowery sat down with Jerome Bettis at the American Century Championship to discuss how his golf game is, how his barber got him into golf, and why he is going back to college. Plus Will and Doug discuss Patrick Cantlay’s FedEx Cup win, Will gets a PS5 from Harold Varner, Doug tests Will’s knowledge of HBCU locations, and much more!
Known for his roles in ‘The Hangover’ and ‘Step Brothers’, actor, comedian and co-Host of Holey Moley on ABC Rob Riggle joined Doug Smith and Will Lowery to discuss the show, his golf game and how he deals with fans yelling ‘POW!’ at him in public. Plus Will explains how he got lost coming home from Atlanta and his beef with Busta Rhymes, while Doug explains his playoff drama.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery went 'Beyond the Fairway' with NY Giants Tight End Kyle Rudolph while they were at the American Century Championship in early July. Kyle discussed who his favorite American Century foursome is, how he picked up the game of golf, how he is trying to make a difference in his community and much more! Plus Will and Doug discuss Tony Finau's big playoff win at the Northern Trust, Bryson DeChambeau venturing into Long Drive competitions, and most importantly...Doug forgot his pants.
2014 FedEx Cup Winner Billy Horschel went ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with Doug Smith and Will Lowery to discuss how he feels about his game heading into the FedEx Cup playoffs, how he has cooled down on the course, why he started the Billy Horschel Invitational on the APGA and much more! Plus Doug and Will discuss J.R. Smith’s decision to go back to college, Kevin Kisner and Ryann O’Toole’s big wins, and give out their ‘Shanks of the Week’.
Fresh off his win at the 3M Open Cameron Champ sat down with Will Lowery and Doug Smith to discuss his first win since 2019, how he has found a new balance between life and golf, being a voice for the black community on the PGA Tour, and much more! Plus Will revels in his pick of C.T. Pan to take the bronze at the 2020 Olympics and the duo dole out their Shanks of the Week.
Hosts Will Lowery and Doug Smith catch up with former American tennis star Mardy Fish who discusses his introduction to golf and playing in celebrity events like the American Century Championship. A silver medalist in the 2004 Athens Games, Fish also opens up about his ongoing mental health issues. Plus, Will and Doug offer their picks to win the Men's Golf competition in Tokyo.
Actor Michael Pena goes ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with Doug Smith and Will Lowery to discuss how he got into the game of golf, where his game is now, if he takes anything from his acting experience to the course, and much more!
Will Lowery and Doug Smith are fresh off their trip to the American Century Championship in Tahoe where they sat down with 8-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter who explained how Dean Smith got him to play golf, how Will helped him with his putting, and how he has been preparing to call the Olympics. Plus Will and Doug discuss their trip out west, give their Open predictions, and dole out their Shanks of the Week.
Hosts Will Lowery and Doug Smith chat with broadcasting veteran and Howard University alum Stan Verrett. Among the topics discussed include the growth of Howard's golf programs, how and when he got started playing golf, the current state of his game, and how the game could be more inclusive.
Comedian James Daviswent Beyond the Fairway with Doug Smith and Will Lowery to discuss his new travel show on GolfPass called Golf Road Trippin', his Golf fashion, plus President Barack Obama (James Davis) is asked by special guest Steph Curry about where his game is at.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery discuss Jon Rahm’s first U.S. Open win, Rory McIlroy’s putting woes, the Brooks/Bryson rivalry and much more! Plus they dole out their Shank of the Week to the same person but for different reasons…
Just in time for U.S. Open week, 2019 U.S. Open Champion Gary Woodland goes ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with Doug Smith and Will Lowery to explain how winning in 2019 has given him confidence in every tournament he plays now, how he transitioned from college basketball to the PGA, the surge of interest in golf and how to capitalize on it, and much more!
Super Bowl Champion Chris Canty goes Beyond the Fairway with Doug Smith and Will Lowery this week and discusses how he only started playing football in his Junior year of High school, his foundation and golf tournament that benefits youth development, how there is still work to be done on race in America, and much more!
On National Women’s Golf Day, Doug and Will are joined by NBC Sports very own Kathryn Tappen who tells the guys how she got into the game of golf, what playing at the American Century with Charles Barkley is like, being a leader for women in golf and broadcasting and much more!
In this week’s episode Will Lowery and Doug Smith are joined by Diamond Resorts CEO Mike Flaskey who discusses what he learned from Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, how diversity and inclusion were the top priority when he started the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, how to beat Larry Fitzgerald, and much more! Plus Will and Doug reflect on Phil Mickelson’s historic win at the PGA Championship and dole out their Shanks of the Week.
Just in time for the playoffs, Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by 3-time NBA Champion and current Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala who explains how he got the golf bug, why he’s mentoring younger NBA players, and his post-basketball business plans. Iguodala also calls out J.R. Smith for underselling his golf abilities, weighs in on this week’s PGA Championship and much more!
Doug Smith and Will Lowery go ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh and discuss the decision to move the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump Bedminster, threat of Super League Golf, lack of diversity among PGA America members, and his rap foursome. Plus Will and Doug discuss Rory McIlroy’s win at Quail Hollow and Doug has a special ‘Shank of the week’.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by comedian and actor Alex Thomas to discuss his journey from dance to comedy, the time he golfed with Will Smith, Joe Pesci & Wayne Gretzky, best golfers in Black Hollywood, and his rap foursome. Plus Doug and Will discuss Ricky Fowlers exemption into the PGA Championship and give out their shank of the week.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery go Beyond the Fairway with Golf Channel Reporter Kira K. Dixon to discuss her journey from being Miss America 2015 to Golf reporter, how Men’s golf can help the LPGA, using her platform to grow the game, and much more. Plus Doug and Will discuss Doug’s top-10 finish at the APGA Tour TPC Scottsdale, the LPGA playing Wednesday – Saturday, and give out their ‘Shank of the Week’ to the PGA Tour’s Player Impact Program.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery go ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with ESPN Anchor Michael Eaves. They discuss what it was like to cover the Masters (his dream event), what it was like to PLAY Augusta, his advice for young people of color looking to get into broadcasting, and much more. Plus the guys discuss Stewart Cink’s RBC win, Lydia Ko’s domination at the Lotte Championship, and dole out their ‘Shanks’ of the week.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and Host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, Alfonso Ribeiro joined Will and Doug this week to discuss his involvement with the APGA, how he balances work and family, how many times he has been asked to do the ‘Carlton Dance’ over the pandemic, and more. Plus the guys give out their Shanks of the Week.
In a special Masters edition of the Beyond the Fairway podcast, Will and Doug are joined by 3-time NBA champion and 2-time MVP Steph Curry. They discuss Steph’s relationship with Will, how he started playing golf as a kid with his dad, how he ended up funding Howard’s golf programs, and finally his pick to win the Masters. Then the guys wonder if Dustin Johnson can repeat, what’s their favorite major, and dole out their Shanks of the week.
On this week’s episode, Doug and Will look back at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and debate whether match or stroke play is a truer test of golf. Plus the guys look ahead to a big week for women’s golf, react to the news of the inaugural John Shippen National Invitational, and learn about the latest adventures of a regular contributor to the show, ‘Ben from Crenshaw’ (played by comedian Chris Spencer).
Grammy-award winning rapper and avid golfer Macklemore goes Beyond the Fairway with Doug and Will this week to discuss his new golf clothing line ‘Bogey Boys’, how he plans to help grow the game, his love for Golf Channel’s Big Break, and much more. Plus Will and Doug get a surprise call and give out their Shanks of the week.
This week, Doug and Will are joined by Golf Instructor Sean Foley who discusses coaching golfers at the highest level, why Malcom X's autobiography is a must read for his players, what he learned attending Tennessee State University and much more. Also Doug and Will break down Justin Thomas’s Players Championship victory, an embarrassing moment for Will at the hands of Steph Curry, and give out their Shanks of the Week.
On this week's episode, Doug and Will are joined by ESPN College Basketball guru Jay Bilas who gives his take on the USGA and R&A recent proposal to change amateur status rules. He also weighs in on how to make golf more inclusive. Plus, Will and Doug break down Bryson's API victory and hand out their 'Shanks of the Week'.
This week on Beyond the Fairway Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by LPGA golfer Sadena Parks who reflects on her time on Tour, why her purpose changed, what it was like to be a black female golfer and be a part of the LGBT community, and finally how she is trying to bring more diversity to the game. Also Doug and Will reflect on how they felt when they heard the news about Tiger, Annika Sorrenstam's return and they give out their shanks of the week.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery go Beyond the Fairway with 2018 World Long Driver Champion Maurice Allen. They discuss how golf needs to do more to share black golf stories during Black History Month and beyond, Maurice's growing the game initiative, and do we put too much pressure on black golfers? Doug and Will also award their first Shank of the Week to the comments sections...
In this edition of the Beyond the Fairway podcast Doug Smith and Will Lowery discuss Nate Lashley's collapse on 16, Jordan Speith finding his groove and Kamaiu Johnson's performance. Then they are joined by Pro Golfer Willie Mack III who tells them about his experience getting an exemption to play at the Genesis Open, how a car fire brought out the best of the golf community and much more.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by actor, comedian and writer Chris Spencer. Doug and Will give Chris tips on his swing, Chris explains why he only plays if money is on the line and why he feels right now he is the funniest he's ever been. Finally Chris's Twin brother, Ben from Crenshaw (Chris Spencer), comes on and explains how he pays for his tournament entry fees by breeding Dobermans.
Ahead of Super Bowl LV, Will and Doug are joined by NFL great Marcus Allen. Among the topics discussed include how and when Allen started playing golf, who his role models were and what he feels is his greatest accomplishment. Plus, the guys give their take on Patrick Reed's controversial Farmers win and offer their Super Bowl predictions.
Doug Smith and Will Lowery recap the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Then they chat with pro golfer, media personality and content creator Tisha Alyn about being a pioneer in the social space, dealing with haters (Spoiler: she responds "with heat"), moving forward from Justin Thomas' homophobic slur and being your true and authentic self.
On this debut episode, Will and Doug chat with two-time NBA Champion Ray Allen before he tees it up in this week's Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Among the topics discussed include the difference between casual golf and tournament play, the importance of telling your own story and the golf shot he remembers the most.
It’s a point of view from a different clubhouse. Go beyond scores and highlights to discuss the game of golf, its barriers for minorities and an emerging new culture.
Two professional golfers, Will Lowery and Doug Smith, will talk about relatable and entertaining topics from the world of golf, plus interview celebrities, athletes, and golf influencers about their games on NBC Sports' newest podcast.
It’s a point of view from a different clubhouse. Go beyond scores and highlights to discuss the game of golf, its barriers for minorities and an emerging new culture.