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Golf writers Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down the biggest news and stories in the game. From in-depth interviews with golf’s biggest names to behind-the-scenes tales from tournaments to picks, takes, and more, the Drop Zone is the only golf podcast you’ll need!

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Morikawa vs. Hovland, Grading LIV’s Season, Predicting the Future from 2023-10-23T18:54:31

Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak recap the weekend by finally — properly! — rating Collin Morikawa (2:00). Then they work through the news with 5 Questions (21:00) to recap LIV's first full season and pr...

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PGA Tour-LIV Future, Ryder Cup Fallout, PGL? | 7 Golf Quotes, Unpacked from 2023-10-18T19:47:07

Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak take a dive into golf's current events by deciphering seven quotes about the PGA Tour, the PGL, LIV, the Ryder Cup and more. Take a tour of golf's tours, their murky f...

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RYDER CUP GRADES: Players, captains, course from 2023-10-02T10:03:44

Europe’s beatdown of the U.S. Ryder Cup team deserves a full breakdown. Dylan and Sean grade the players, the captains, the golf course and share stories and insight from a week in Rome. Enjoy!!...

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RYDER CUP PREVIEW: Who’s gonna win?! from 2023-09-26T11:54:59

The Drop Zone brings you behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup from on the ground in Italy — and cruise through some hypotheticals. How would USA's B Team look? Which players would the other side t...

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Buy or Sell?! Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup Burning Questions from 2023-09-18T16:53:07

Justin Thomas is BACK. Buy or Sell? Team Europe should be favored. Buy or Sell? The Ryder Cup shouldn't be in Rome. Buy or Sell? Sean and Dylan break down the Solheim and Ryder Cups as they tack...

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Wild Forgotten 2023 PGA Tour Moments, Ryder Cup Picks from 2023-09-05T15:08:47

Tiger Woods did what this year? Ohhh, right. Dylan and Sean draft their 5 moments each that you might have forgotten from the 2023 PGA Tour season, from Tiger to Rory McIlroy to Patrick Reed to ...

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Ryder Cup Reactions! Snubs, Surprises, Sadness from 2023-08-29T14:35:53

The U.S. Ryder Cup team is complete! Zach Johnson’s six captain’s picks are in. Dylan and Sean break down who should feel grateful, who should feel snubbed and what the selections show about the...

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Hovland Insanity, Tour Champ Preview, U.S. Ryder Cup Drama from 2023-08-21T13:13:39

Viktor Hovland shot...61?! Sean was at the BMW Championship, Dylan's at the Tour Championship and they're here to break down what's happening in the final weeks of the PGA Tour season, from Hovl...

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Brandel Chamblee’s Unfiltered LIV Takes, ’Merger’ Reaction from 2023-08-16T03:30

Brandel Chamblee joins Dylan Dethier for Part 2 of their interview — and it's a scorcher. Chamblee explains how he found out about the PGA Tour's agreement with the PIF, goes deep on his origina...

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Brandel Chamblee’s Origin Story from 2023-08-14T03:30

Brandel Chamblee joins Dylan Dethier in Part 1 of our two-part interview, and they start at the VERY beginning. How did Chamblee’s childhood predict his future? How did he find golf? What would ...

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Playoff Drama, Bryson’s 58, What’s Next?! from 2023-08-07T09:50:45

As the Wyndham Championship brought a close to the PGA Tour season, Sean and Dylan got together for a wide-ranging session encompassing the race for the final playoff spot, Lucas Glover's win-in...

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Ryder Cup Draft: Here’s Who We’d Pick Today from 2023-07-31T20:53:17

Dylan steps into Zach Johnson's shoes while Sean slides into Luke Donald's and the two dive deep on the U.S. and European Ryder Cup teams — and who would make up their 12-man squads if today was...

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OPEN RECAP: Winners and Losers from Royal Liverpool from 2023-07-24T04:53:19

Brian Harman? Ryder Cup drama? Scottie Scheffler? Matthew Jordan? Rory McIlroy? It's late Sunday night in Hoylake which means it's time for the Drop Zone to break down this week's Open from Roya...

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OPEN PREVIEW: 10 Best Storylines, Picks, Sleepers from 2023-07-18T09:40:35

It's Open Championship week and Dylan and Sean are on the ground in Hoylake, England. They buzz through the 10 best potential endings for this week's Open, from Brooks Koepka to Rory McIlroy to ...

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US Women’s Open, LIV London Live, Ryder Cup Speculation from 2023-07-10T09:45:48

The world’s best women at Pebble Beach? A return to LIV London? Dramatic PGA/DP World finishes and Ryder Cup drama in the process? Dylan and Sean cover the globe’s golf, each answering 5 burning...

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Rickie Fowler Triumphs, Sean Explores England from 2023-07-02T23:29:13

Rickie Fowler is back in the winner's circle and there's plenty to break down from his Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Plus Sean checks in from England — his first overseas podcast of the...

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VIKTOR HOVLAND interview, Keegan’s Crowning, Women’s PGA from 2023-06-26T10:18:58

The one and only Viktor Hovland sits down with our Dylan Dethier to dish on life on the road, his Norwegian roots and tells us why poker is like golf - sometimes.  Dylan also runs through Keegan...

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US Open, 1 Day Later: Good and Bad from LACC from 2023-06-20T02:04

24 hours after the dramatic conclusion to this year’s US Open, Dylan and Sean break down the contenders, the course, the future and more. They talk Wyndham, Rory, Rickie, Scottie. They bring som...

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US OPEN PREVIEW: Picks, Learnings, PIF/Tour update from 2023-06-14T00:15:28

Sean and Dylan check in from Los Angeles Country Club, where they shed light on further details from the PGA Tour/PIF arrangement and then get down to a proper US Preview. What did we learn from...

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Nick Taylor’s Epic Canadian Moment, PGA Tour/PIF Updates from Toronto from 2023-06-12T01:57:06

Oh, Canada! What a finish at the Canadian Open. By far the craziest Sunday of 2023. Sean and Dylan break down the Adam Hadwin tackle, Nick Taylor's epic eagle, and bedlam north of the border bef...

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PGA Tour-LIV merger instant reactions, Winners, losers from wild day in golf from 2023-06-06T17:20:47

Sean Zak and James Colgan break down the biggest news in the history of pro golf as the PGA Tour has agreed in principle to merge with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour with sizable investment from...

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Rose Zhang’s epic victory, Hovland wins at Jack’s Place, Phil vs. Rory from 2023-06-04T23:13:26

It was a jam-packed week in the golf world, with Rose Zhang trumping everything with her debut victory on the LPGA Tour. Viktor Hovland finally broke through again at the Memorial and Phil Micke...

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Weekly Winners, Floating Golf Ball, LIV Claims, Ryder Cup Chatter from 2023-05-30T03:45

We touch 'em all this week, from Emiliano Grillo's bizarre PGA Tour win to the LPGA to LIV to the DP World Tour to the Challenge Tour and on as we recap the week that was, take stock of pro golf...

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PGA RECAP: Brooks Koepka is BACK, Viktor’s fight, Bryson back too? from 2023-05-22T06:48:13

Brooks Koepka has done it. Major number 5! Sean and Dylan discuss what it means that Koepka has ascended to the mountaintop once again. We also break down Viktor Hovland’s pursuit, Rory’s intrig...

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Most at stake, best bets from 2023-05-14T09:55:48

From high stakes to best bets, here’s the PGA Championship preview you need! On the eve of another major week, Sean and Dylan run through who has the most to gain — and to lose — at Oak Hill, fr...

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Wells Fargo Recap, FedEx Madness, PGA Favorites, LIV Needs, Our Golf Goals from 2023-05-08T04:00

Dylan and Sean break down the Wells Fargo Championship, discuss who's in and who's out of the all-important FedEx Cup Top 50, discuss the latest pecking order ahead of the PGA Championship, dive...

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Tony Finau a Top 5 player? 10 questions for Sean and Dylan from 2023-05-01T06:26:06

This week we break down Tony Finau’s win in Mexico in the weirdest way possible — by NOT talking to each other. Sean and Dylan recorded their answers to five individualized questions and answere...

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Golf’s New Major, Tiger Woods’ Future, Stories from Chevron from 2023-04-24T09:54:08

There was playoff drama at the all-new Chevron Championship and Zephyr Melton — who was on the ground in Houston all week — joins the show to discuss Lilia Vu's win, Angel Yin's near-miss, Nelly...

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Spieth vs. Fitz, Cantlay’s Pace, Rory’s Absence from 2023-04-17T09:45:29

Dylan and Sean break down the post-Masters action from Hilton Head, headlined by Matthew Fitzpatrick’s RBC Heritage playoff triumph over Jordan Spieth. What does Fitz’s win mean? Where do we ran...

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MASTERS RECAP: Rahm, Koepka, Phil, LIV, Tiger, Augusta — Good Week or Bad Week? from 2023-04-10T07:09:16

Still buzzing from a final-round showdown, Sean and Dylan break down all the Masters Week action. Who had a Good Week — and who had a Bad Week? From Jon Rahm to Brooks Koepka to Phil Mickelson t...

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MASTERS PREVIEW: Who to Bet, What to Watch from 2023-04-02T05:00

It's OFFICIALLY Masters Week, folks! Get excited. Dylan and Sean preview the first major championship of the year by tossing a bunch of bets your way and breaking down the top five storylines we...

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Match Play Revelations, Rory’s Drive, Buy or Sell?! from 2023-03-26T23:15:43

The WGC-Match Play's final Austin edition made for a terrific finale. What's the future of Match Play on the PGA Tour? What do we make of Sam Burns' victory? How 'bout Rory McIlroy's viral tee s...

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This Is The New PGA Tour, Phil’s Comments, Explaining Golf Balls from 2023-03-20T16:28:20

Sean reports in from the Valspar Championship, where the PGA Tour wraps its Florida Swing and eyes the future. Phil Mickelson spoke out from LIV's Tucson event, where he took a new tack in pro g...

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Players Recap! Scottie’s Dominance, Player Meeting Drama, PGA Tour’s State of the Union from 2023-03-13T04:00

Scottie Scheffler blew away the field at TPC Sawgrass, PGA Tour players made their opinions known, Jay Monahan spoke, Rory McIlroy struggled and Tyrrell Hatton showed up like we've never seen hi...

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Keegan Bradley Interview! Dreams, Anxieties, LIV Pals, Ryder Cups, Belly Putters, Shooting 88 from 2023-03-08T03:30

At this week's Players, Dylan sits down with fellow New Englander Keegan Bradley for an in-depth sitdown. Bradley keeps it real, explaining why golf is so hard for him, how he channels his anxio...

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Bay Hill Breakdown! Plus PGA Tour Changes—Good or Bad? from 2023-03-05T23:06:15

Let’s dive into the wildest PGA Tour Sunday of the year! How did Kurt Kitayama win? How did Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and others come up short? Dylan and Sean dive into the ...

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Geno Bonnalie Interview! Netflix’s Favorite Caddie Gets Real from 2023-02-26T05:00

Geno Bonnalie is Joel Dahmen's longtime caddie. He's also among the stars of Netflix's new show, 'Full Swing.' He joins the podcast from a hilarious location to talk through becoming a TV star p...

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Rahm at Riviera, Homa at Home, Tiger Woods’ Future from 2023-02-20T13:30:19

Recorded from the balcony of the Riviera clubhouse, Sean and Dylan break down a week in Los Angeles. What makes Jon Rahm so good? What made Max Homa break down post-round? How promising was Tige...

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Tiger Woods Learnings, Netflix Winners and Losers from 2023-02-15T15:42:09

How did Tiger Woods look in person at the Genesis Invitational? What did he say? Plus Sean and Dylan break down life at Riviera Country Club — and then take a dive into the Netflix show (21:04),...

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Phil’s Back, Pebble’s ”Problem,” Netflix Sneak Peek from 2023-02-05T20:33:41

Phil Mickelson is back on the golf course, back at the microphone and back on Twitter. Pebble Beach feels diminished — but is that actually a problem? Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak unpack the week'...

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We Ranked the 30 Best Golfers in the World from 2023-02-01T05:46:16

Who’s No. 1? In a time of uncertainty for the OWGR, the Drop Zone introduces a world ranking of its own — a collaborative, chaotic back and forth that explores how the best male golfers on Earth...

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Inside Homa’s win, Rory vs. Reed, LIV’s new dilemma from 2023-01-30T11:09:35

Torrey? TeeGate? TreeGate? What a week in professional golf. Torrey Pines produced another exciting winner in Max Homa. Meanwhile Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed were embroiled in either the dumbe...

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Inside Golf’s Free Agency with Jonathan Wall from 2023-01-18T13:28:58

Money is changing everything in professional golf. Pros are making it differently. Sponsors are spending it differently. Big names are on the move, from Nelly Korda and Kevin Kisner to No Laying Up...

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2023 Bold Predictions, Golf Media Landscape with James Colgan from 2023-01-11T10:58:16

Sean and Dylan are joined by James Colgan to share their boldest predictions for 2023 with thoughts on the Masters, LIV, major winners, Tiger and more.

 

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Patrick Cantlay Interview! Golf’s Mysterious Star Opens Up from 2023-01-05T02:11

When Patrick Cantlay speaks, it's worth paying attention. This week's Drop Zone — live from Kapalua! — features a wide-ranging discussion with Cantlay that covers the state of the professional g...

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Kyle Porter Breaks Down 2022 (Golf Year In Review, Pt. 2) from 2022-12-22T03:00

Kyle Porter joins the show to analyze the past six months in pro golf, from Rory McIlroy's run at St. Andrews to what professional golf actually looks like to the Delaware Compromise t...

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Shane Bacon Breaks Down 2022 (Golf Year In Review, Pt. 1) from 2022-12-19T03:30

Shane Bacon joins the show for a plunge into the 2022 golf season, from LIV's intrusion to the PGA Tour's product to the moments you may have missed from the first half of the year. From World R...

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What We Learned at the Hero: Tiger’s Takes, Tour’s Future, Norman, More from 2022-12-05T11:00:35

Fresh off a week at the Hero World Challenge, the Drop Zone breaks down sights and sounds from on the ground in the Bahamas. From Tiger Woods sightings — and Sam Bankman-Fried sightings! — to El...

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Why Golfers are Mad—and Whether They Should Be from 2022-11-21T08:41:57

Big-time figures in the golf world are mad. Mad about the OWGR, mad about the new schedule, mad about the players, mad about the leadership, mad about their sponsorships. From Jon Rahm and Rory ...

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What’s Tiger Woods doing? Why it’s now Tiger Season—and what it means from 2022-11-13T14:47

This episode is all about Tiger Woods. Where is Tiger in his golf career right now — and what can we expect for the future? Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down why Woods is playing a bunch in ...

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LIV Season Breakdown: Successes! Failures! What’s Next! from 2022-10-31T10:40:09

After a wild week at LIV Miami, LIV's first season is in the books — and our Sean Zak was there all week to bear witness. What did we learn? What should we make of LIV's successes and failures? ...

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4 Big Questions for Pro Golf: Keegan/Rickie, Shipnuck/Phil, LIV/PGA Tour, more from 2022-10-17T18:45:35

We thought golf's offseason would feel a whole lot more offseason-y than this! Dylan and Sean break down golf's biggest burning questions, from Phil Mickelson's tiff with Alan Shipnuck to LIV's ...

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Report Card with Mackenzie Hughes: Weird rules issues, missing the Presidents Cup and finally winning again from 2022-10-13T03:00

Recent winner Mackenzie Hughes joins the Drop Zone for a deep-dive breakdown of his entire year. From getting caught in a wacky rules issue (twice!) to barely missing the Presidents Cup to nabbi...

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Playing the Dream Golf Trip: 3 Open Courses, 3 Days from 2022-10-10T03:30

Three Open Championship sites in three countries — in three days? Even for golf writers, these sorts of trips don't come along every day. But Dylan and Sean trekked to Royal Portrush, Royal Live...

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Michelle Wie Interview: Highs, Lows, Serena, Little League, Trash Bags, More from 2022-10-02T05:00

Michelle Wie joins the Drop Zone! She's here to introduce her brand-new LPGA event as well as to reflect on her career up to this point. Wie opens up on her heroes, her entry into golf, her care...

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Presidents Cup Recap! Grades for both teams, What it looked like in person from 2022-09-26T10:43:36

What a week in Charlotte! We break down everything you saw and didn’t see from the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow. Dylan provides grades for various players (Jordan Spieth gets an A+) and also f...

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Presidents Cup Preview! Trevor Immelman Interview, How Internationals Could Win from 2022-09-18T04:00

It's Presidents Cup Week, and International Team captain Trevor Immelman joins the Drop Zone! He breaks down his team's chances, their role as the underdog, dealing with LIV defections and why t...

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Report Card with Xander Schauffele: On Winning, LIV, Ryder Cup, Phil, More from 2022-09-12T01:44

Xander Schauffele joins the Drop Zone for a deep-dive breakdown of a wild PGA Tour season that changed the Tour and changed his career, too. From playing the Ryder Cup to a career-changing stret...

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Inside the LIV-PGA Tour Clash at Wentworth ft. Jamie Weir from 2022-09-07T14:49:20

This week, the drama of the pro golf world is at Wentworth in London, where the everyone is speaking their mind. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter, Shane Lowry — you name it — everyone is chim...

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LIV’s Next Chapter ft. Claire Rogers From Boston from 2022-09-05T17:39:24

A week after Rory McIlroy struck gold on the PGA Tour, LIV Boston seemed to mark a win for the breakaway tour. Claire Rogers joins Sean and Dylan from on the ground in Boston, where she shares h...

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Now What?! Big Golf Questions, PGA Tour Fights Back, LIV Signings, Rory Drops Mic from 2022-08-29T17:48:46

The PGA Tour hit back at LIV with some big-time changes — and did so while Sean was out on vacation. What did he miss? A Patrick Reed lawsuit, a Rory McIlroy comeback, more LIV signings, more PG...

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Tiger Woods, Shadow Commissioner? The Meeting, The Playoffs, The Future from 2022-08-22T03:55

Tiger Woods headlined a secret meeting of PGA Tour players as they prepare for battle with LIV. What did they discuss and what does it mean for pro golf’s future? Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Din...

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Courtroom Drama! Inside LIV/PGA Tour Legal Battle, Cam Smith, Muirfield from 2022-08-10T12:33:17

The Drop Zone was inside the courtroom with lawyers from LIV and the PGA Tour! Well, our first guest was, at least. Writer Josh Sens joins the pod to reveal what he learned from on site and then...

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Finau’s Game-Changer, LIV Gets Political, Pints with a St. Andrews Champ from 2022-07-31T23:12:11

This week’s Drop Zone: Why Tony Finau’s Detroit win is such a game-changer, what happens when LIV gets political and what it’s like when a DP World Tour winner celebrates down the street from Se...

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Eddie Pepperell Interview: On LIV, Money, Chasing His Game from 2022-07-24T08:11:41

Eddie Pepperell can be tough to put in a box, which makes him one of golf’s most intriguing voices. The British pro joins the Drop Zone to break down the future of golf, why he wouldn’t join LIV...

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Open Recap: Rory’s Heartbreak, Cam Smith’s Genius, What We Saw Up Close from 2022-07-18T04:17:54

What an Open that was! Sean and Dylan were there for every second of it in St. Andrews as Rory McIlroy and Cam Smith battled down the stretch. We discuss everything we saw this week, including a...

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Open Preview, Tiger Woods update, Sean’s caddie adventures from 2022-07-12T10:42:50

The boys are in St. Andrews this week, reunited at last! They breakdown everything you need to know about The Open, the Old Course, Sean's week caddying in the Scottish Open and more. 

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Summer Golf Chaos: LIV In Person, Tour Drama, Sean’s Caddie Assignment from 2022-07-05T12:33:55

Coming off a few days at LIV's U.S. debut in Portland, Dylan and Sean break down what they witnessed and what it all means for the future of LIV's tour. What happens next and what does it mean f...

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What Does It All Mean?! PGA Tour’s Next Move, Scotland Update from 2022-06-24T14:20:17

LIV rolls on and Brooks Koepka has left the PGA Tour — but now the PGA Tour has punched back. What does it all mean?!? Sean Zak chimes back in with proper perspective from St. Andrews, the fella...

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US Open Recap: Fitz’s Magic, Brookline’s Show, Winners and No-Shows from 2022-06-20T01:25:30

From a parking lot outside The Country Club, Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen break down all things U.S. Open, from the winner (Matthew Fitzpatrick!) to the contenders to what this week meant for...

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US Open Preview: 10 Big Questions, Picks, Sleepers, Sights and Sounds from 2022-06-14T23:19:14

Reporting live from The Country Club, the Drop Zone brings you the inside scoop on this week’s U.S. Open. From LIV drama to Brookline storylines to 10 burning questions about this week’s events,...

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What LIV Was Really Like, Rory’s Win, Tour War with Greg Norman Begins from 2022-06-13T01:26:34

Sean Zak was at the first-ever LIV Invitational. What was it like? He breaks down the action from inside the ropes and inside the draft party, explains why LIV’s launch was a complex success and...

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Kevin Clark on LIV, Formula 1-Golf Comparisons, Fixing the PGA Tour from 2022-06-09T03:30

Senior Writer Kevin Clark of The Ringer joins the Drop Zone to break down the latest LIV revelations, discuss the PGA Tour's future, dish on his unsuccessful gambling formula, explain what golf ...

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Mike Whan Interview, Golf’s Future, U.S. Women’s Open, Memorial from 2022-06-06T02:08:24

USGA CEO Mike Whan joins this week's Drop Zone to break down the state of golf, from the U.S. Women's Open to LIV's effect on the PGA Tour to the actual purpose of the USGA. He also explains how...

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LIV Golf Breakdown, Rachel Heck Interview, Sean Zak’s Scottish Adventure from 2022-06-01T19:32:10

With the LIV Golf list finally released, Sean and Dylan break down what's next for the PGA Tour, what the perfect response would look like, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and more. Rachel Heck j...

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PGA Championship Recap: JT’s Charge, Southern Hills, Willy Z, Mito, Tiger from 2022-05-23T08:56:54

How the hell did Justin Thomas end up winning the PGA Championship? Dylan and Sean break down what JT's charge felt like from on the ground at Southern Hills. Then they tackle Mito Pereira's gut...

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PGA Championship Preview: Predictions, Analysis, Picks from Southern Hills from 2022-05-17T22:06:43

The Drop Zone is in Tulsa and reporting on all things PGA Championship, bringing you the scoop from on the ground at Southern Hills. How will the course play? What type of player does it favor? ...

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Scottie Scheffler Interview, PGA Championship Preview from 2022-05-16T01:34:26

World No. 1 and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler joins the Drop Zone (!!) to review his red-hot start to 2022, break down each of his wins and reveal how he celebrated his Masters victory. Plu...

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Rick Reilly Interview, PGA Tour Stock Exchange Update from 2022-05-10T21:31:39

Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly joins the Drop Zone (2:05) to tell a series of terrific golf stories, dish on Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, break down what the internet has done to sportswr...

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Wells Fargo Recap: Homa’s Moment, Rory’s Status, PGA Favorites from 2022-05-09T00:13:19

Max Homa edged out Keegan Bradley at the Wells Fargo Championship. What did we learn about Homa? What did we learn about Bradley? How about Rory McIlroy? Sean and Dylan break down the action fro...

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Jon Rahm’s statement, Tiger’s major future, Phil rumors, Marina Alex’s win from 2022-05-02T05:04

Jon Rahm’s victory at the Mexico Open begs the question: With apologies to Scottie Scheffler, is he the best golfer in the world? Marina Alex caps off a dramatic week at Palos Verdes with a win ...

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DJ + Paulina’s Wedding, Xander + Cantlay’s Win, Claire Rogers Joins from 2022-04-25T10:42:19

We break down golf’s royal wedding with intrepid reporter Claire Rogers, and then dive into what we should make of the Zurich Classic and the win from Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay.

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What Jordan Spieth’s Win Means, Tiger’s Announcement, PGA Tour Vibe Checks from 2022-04-18T09:30:15

Jordan Spieth turned what should have been a sleepy week on the PGA Tour into a Sunday nail-biter. But what should you make of his victory? Plus Sean and Dylan break down Patrick Cantlay’s near-...

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Masters Recap: Scheffler’s win, Rory’s 64, Tiger, Strikes and Gutters from 2022-04-11T02:53:19

Sean and Dylan break down the Masters from on the ground at Augusta National. How did Scottie Scheffler sneak up on us? What did Rory McIlroy’s 64 mean? What do we make of Tiger Woods’ return to...

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Masters Preview: Every Golfer’s Chances (LIVE From Augusta) from 2022-04-06T00:44:42

The Drop Zone is on the ground in Augusta, Ga. and bringing you thoughts on every favorite in the Masters field. From Tiger Woods impressions to Jordan Spieth insights to a Brooks Koe...

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Peyton Manning Talks Augusta, Gives Golf Advice, Tiger Woods Masters Preview from 2022-04-04T11:27:26

A big golf week calls for a big golf guest! Peyton Manning joins the Drop Zone to preview the Masters, break down Augusta, tell Tiger Woods stories, give golf advice and introduce his new bourbo...

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Colt Knost Interview: Hosting Subpar, Predicting Tiger’s plans, Playing Michael Jordan from 2022-03-29T11:23:55

Colt Knost is the popular host of GOLF’s Subpar podcast as well as a regular on PGA Tour Radio and CBS broadcasts. He joins the show to discuss his dramatic ascent in the golf media space. Knost...

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New World No. 1, Match Play Recap, Talking Tiger, Conspiracy Theories from 2022-03-28T00:00:42

Scottie Scheffler took down the WGC-Match Play and took over the title of World No. 1 in the process. What does that mean? What else did we learn at Austin Country Club? Sean and Dylan break dow...

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10 PGA Tour Pros Chasing A Comeback, Breakaway Golf Tour Surprises from 2022-03-21T02:41

This week on the Drop Zone we break down the latest announcement from Greg Norman and the folks at LIV Golf. Then we dive fully into 10 players who have been off their games — from Rickie Fowler...

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Players Recap, The Controversial Drop, Tiger Woods’ Speech from 2022-03-15T02:56:44

The Drop Zone wraps up the Players Championship, breaking down Cameron Smith’s brilliance and the back-nine drama. That means an ode to Anirban Lahiri, shouts to Keegan Bradley and a forensic br...

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Commissioner Monahan vs. Mickelson, PGA Tour Stock Exchange update from 2022-03-10T11:03:40

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan held his annual state of the union address and was more fiery than ever. We break down everything he had to say, what it means for Phil Mickelson and then provi...

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Controversial Course Setups, Mayhem at Bay Hill, Breaking Par 30x in a Row from 2022-03-07T06:02:20

A bunch of PGA Tour players showed up to Bay Hill on the weekend — and a U.S. Open broke out. In a lively episode Sean and Dylan break down Scottie Scheffler’s win, Rory McIlroy’s comments and h...

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Is Phil Actually Canceled? Plus Dream Golf Feeds, Norman’s Letter, Honda Classic Recap from 2022-02-28T11:17:18

Phil Mickelson's latest remarks have meant the end of high-profile sponsorship deals. Why is that happening? Is it fair? Plus Sean and Dylan offer a quick recap of the Honda Classic, pore over G...

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Saudi League Shockers, Riviera Highlights, Interviewing Steve Williams from 2022-02-21T17:43:06

After Phil Mickelson's latest round of bombshell quotes, top PGA Tour pros are bailing on the Saudi league. Is its demise exaggerated? Sean Zak, Dylan Dethier and Claire Rogers chime in from Riv...

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PGA Tour’s Big Win, Charley Hoffman’s Misfire, WM Phoenix Open Recap from 2022-02-14T10:53:28

The Waste Management Phoenix Open was a massive success for the PGA Tour. Does it need tweaking? Plus: One pro’s viral rant struck a nerve and uncovered some truths about golf fans. Sean and Dyl...

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Spieth’s Metaphorical Cliff, Mickelson’s Real Motive, Pebble Beach from 2022-02-07T03:30

Jordan Spieth captured the hearts and minds of the golfing world — but then Tom Hoge chased him down! This week’s Drop Zone dissects the action from Pebble Beach, the Spieth rollercoaster, what ...

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Rory’s Decision, Torrey Pines Recap, Xander Schauffele Gives Golf Advice from 2022-01-30T23:00:25

Xander Schauffele joins the show to dole out some golf advice (40:03) plus Sean fights through injury to join Dylan in breaking down Viktor Hovland's win, Rory McIlroy's splashy near-miss, the e...

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Why Tour players complain, and what ”being scratch” actually means from 2022-01-24T09:14:32

Jon Rahm was feeling spicy this weekend when he called out the setup in California. Tyrrell Hatton laid into the design of Yas Links in Abu Dhabi. This week, we explain exactly why these pros ar...

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Inside The Netflix/PGA Tour Show, 10 Burning Questions for the LPGA Season from 2022-01-14T13:48:31

The PGA Tour is coming to Netflix — and our Dylan Dethier has been on the story from the start. He and Sean Zak break down the show's genesis, its stars and what they're most excited to see. The...

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PGA Tour Overreactions, Mark Rolfing on the Magic of the Hawaii Swing from 2022-01-10T03:27

The PGA Tour is officially back! And better than ever — the scores, at least. NBC/Golf Channel's Mark Rolfing joins the show (28:08) to break down the Hawaii Swing. And Sean Zak and Dylan Dethie...

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Bold Golf Predictions for 2022, Introducing the PGA Tour Stock Exchange from 2022-01-03T03:30

First Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier are joined by two special guests to unveil their bold (and borderline absurd) predictions for the 2022 PGA Tour season. Then it's time to dive into the all-new P...

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Tiger and Charlie Woods Up Close, Kira K. Dixon on Her Golf Channel Rookie Year from 2021-12-20T13:37:01

What did Tiger Woods' return (and Charlie Woods' star moment) look like in person? Dylan Dethier was at the PNC and Sean Zak interrogates him on all things Tiger. Then Kira K. Dixon joins the sh...

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Golf‘s weirdest moments with Kyle Porter, Tiger‘s comeback, great news for muni golf from 2021-12-13T16:51:31

Tiger Woods is back at this week's PNC Championship and Dylan Dethier explains what that means for him and for golf. Muni golf is on the rise nationwide and Sean Zak tackles how golf should hand...

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Tiger‘s Reveal, Hovland‘s Win and 10 Burning Questions from the Hero World Challenge from 2021-12-05T22:32:23

Tiger Woods overshadowed his own tournament but the Hero World Challenge had a heck of a finish, too. Dropping some intel from on the ground in the Bahamas, Sean Zak peppers Dylan Dethier with 1...

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Breaking down Tiger Woods‘ appearance: What‘s fair game — and what‘s next for Tiger? from 2021-11-30T17:37:14

Tiger Woods made his first public appearance in nine months on Tuesday at the Bahamas and Dylan Dethier was in the room. He and Sean Zak break down Woods' recovery, his future prospects, questio...

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DJ Piehowski on No Laying Up’s magic, Succession-PGA Tour comps, Tiger Woods stories with Claire Rogers from 2021-11-23T11:49:13

This week's Drop Zone kicks off with a swinging Tiger Woods and how our own Claire Rogers once celebrated his "progress" by sending a gift to his surgeon. Then we "Pivot to Video" for an intervi...

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GOLF‘s Top 100 Courses are out! Rater Lukas Michel explains what makes a golf course *great* from 2021-11-16T04:00

What makes a golf course "good" anyway? We celebrate the release of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the World with Lukas Michel, an elite amateur golfer who doubles as a course rater and aspiring cour...

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Martin Trainer on riding the PGA Tour rollercoaster, Houston Open breakdown, Nelly Korda‘s win from 2021-11-14T22:42:14

Martin Trainer joins the Drop Zone fresh off contending at the Houston Open to talk about riding pro golf's emotional rollercoaster, plus Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down Nelly Korda's win,...

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Pro Golf‘s Big Changes, Winners and Losers from Mayakoba from 2021-11-08T12:10:30

On this week's Drop Zone — from on the ground in our Pinehurst AirBnB! — we break down Viktor Hovland's win at Mayakoba, the generational shift happening on the PGA Tour, the seismic shift loomi...

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Solo Sean pod! A wacky golf course, Rory‘s mindset, a women‘s course and more from 2021-10-25T10:14:50

Sean Zak holds tightly to the mic this week as Dylan Dethier enjoys his honeymoon (and his birthday). Sean offers up four stories, ideas and takes he's been thinking about lately. Those topics a...

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Our 10 favorite golf courses in the world from 2021-10-18T10:00:17

It's that time of year folks — when golf course ranking lists get compiled! So we decided to dive in on the ranking fun. Sean and Dylan rank their 10 favorite golf courses. NOT the 10 best cours...

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Brooks v. Bryson is REAL, Phil wins and a crazy LPGA record is set from 2021-10-11T00:09:55

This week we break down the news that our own host, Dylan Dethier broke: Brooks vs. Bryson is happening, and it's very real. Dylan and Sean Zak dive into the details of what we know about The Ma...

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What Bryson‘s Long Drive week looked like up close from 2021-10-04T12:33:23

This week on the Drop Zone we are visited by James Colgan, who spent most of the week with Bryson DeChambeau as he competed at the World Long Drive Championship in Nevada. We break down everythi...

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Ryder Cup Recap! Inside Team USA‘s blowout win, how to fix Team Europe from 2021-09-27T17:42:12

Why was this Ryder Cup different? Sean Zak, Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen were inside the ropes at Whistling Straits to witness the wild scenes from Team USA's blowout victory. From Bryson ...

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Ryder Cup Preview! Sizing up each Team USA player against their counterpart from 2021-09-20T14:32:12

We break down the entire Ryder Cup field on our road trip to Whistling Straits, and we do it alongside resident Englishman Luke Kerr-Dineen. Is Collin Morikawa more valuable than Jon Rahm? How a...

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PGA Tour NFL Quarterback comps! Who is the Aaron Rodgers of the PGA Tour? from 2021-09-13T14:25:27

Without a PGA Tour event to discuss, Sean and Dylan share their best PGA Tour comps for NFL starting quarterbacks. Or their best quarterback comps for PGA Tour stars. Who is the Brooks Koepka of...

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Ryder Cup picks reaction! We break down the six U.S. captain‘s picks from 2021-09-08T13:09:58

Captain Steve Stricker added six players to his American Ryder Cup team this morning, which means we've got six happy players, at least a dozen unhappy players, all kinds of potential pairings a...

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Best playoff ... ever? Cantlay wins, Bryson bombs and Ryder Cup teams assemble from 2021-08-30T00:13:42

Sunday's golf may have been the most exciting finish of a non-major in years. Patrick Cantlay is your champion, but does it change how we think of him? Bryson DeChambeau is your runner-up, but h...

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Tony Finau-lly gets it done and Carnoustie strikes again from 2021-08-23T22:08:59

After countless second-place finishes, Tony Finau has won again. It was a Monday finish on the PGA Tour so we bring you a Tuesday morning podcast that dives into Finau's win, Rahm's peak, Cam Sm...

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Kevin Kisner for Ryder Cup? U.S. Amateur format and Women's Open preview from 2021-08-15T22:19:05

We're here to tell you that Kevin Kisner, despite his win, is NOT a lock for the Ryder Cup. And that Adam Scott's missed playoff putt ... wasn't that surprising. And that the Women's British Ope...

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Xander wins gold! What it looked like on-site in Japan from 2021-08-02T02:20:07

Xander Schauffele is your gold medalist at the men's Olympic golf competition, and the Drop Zone was all over it. We've spent plenty of time with Xander over the years, as well as his legendary ...

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Olympics Preview! What the golf is like in Japan and our favorite sports to watch from 2021-07-26T20:10:01

Jon Rahm is out. Bryson DeChambeau is out. But co-host Sean Zak is IN Tokyo for the Olympics. We discuss everything you need to know about the course, about the event and what to expect from the...

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Major Grades! The Best and Worst of 7 Majors in 11 Months from 2021-07-19T16:59:42

From Morikawa to McIlroy, with Mickelson and a bunch of others in between, we discuss the Open Championship and the gauntlet of seven majors in 11 months. We hand out letter grades for the 20 mo...

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British Open Preview! And the celebrity golf scene in Tahoe from 2021-07-12T16:52:09

It's a BIG week in golf with the final men's major of the year. Sean and Dylan get you ready for the British Open, Open Championship, The Open, etc. Dylan also shares his stories from the ground...

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Phil Mickelson vs. Local Media, Bryson DeChambeau and his caddie, Cam Davis wins! from 2021-07-05T16:45:14

This was a weird week in golf. There's no other way to put it, really. Sean and Dylan recap that weirdness by diving into Phil Mickelson's oddball week in Detroit. We also look forward to who ne...

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Nelly Korda has won a major(!), an 8-hole playoff(?) and reversible courses from 2021-06-27T22:59:16

Sean and Dylan dive into two-horse race that was the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the ridiculous playoff on the PGA Tour, Harris English's Ryder Cup chances and a special trip to Northern Mich...

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Jon Rahm wins a U.S. Open thriller, everyone collapsed, and will Torrey host ever again? from 2021-06-21T02:15:46

Sean and Dylan break down every storyline from Jon Rahm’s epic win at Torrey Pines, including reactions from on-site and the odds that Torrey could host the Open again in the future. ...

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U.S. Open Preview: Brooks v. Bryson, Torrey Pines setup, Buy or Sell everyone's chances from 2021-06-14T17:50:42

Sean and Dylan get deep into what we should expect from Brooks Koepka, Mr. Major, and his foil, Bryson DeChambeau. We explain why Torrey Pines is good, but what we'd change about it to make it g...

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Highs and lows of the U.S. Women's Open, Memorial madness and Ryder Cup projections from 2021-06-07T01:01:26

It was a wild weekend, from Lexi Thompson's blown five-shot lead to Yuka Saso, star on the rise to the peculiar case of Jon Rahm's Covid-19 WD. What did it all mean? Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak brea...

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Phil Mickelson wins, Brooks Koepka falters and more from Kiawah Island from 2021-05-24T06:43:13

What an epic week at the PGA Championship. Dylan Dethier was on the grounds for the Drop Zone and fills you in on what it was like during the mob scene on the 18th hole. We break down everything...

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PGA Championship Predictions: Spieth's Form, Rory's Return and 9 Burning Questions from 2021-05-17T23:04:09

What should you expect at the PGA Championship this week? How will Kiawah play? The Drop Zone breaks it all down, from the ideal winning score to Rory McIlroy's chances to the PGA's place on the...

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Rory's statement win, one big caddie moment and the truth about 'super leagues' from 2021-05-10T10:53:53

How big a deal was Rory McIlroy’s win? What do we make of golf's proposed ‘super leagues’? What was the best part of the Walker Cup at Seminole? And who should be the favorite heading the the PG...

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Phil Mickelson's "focus," Pine Valley's big decision, Sam Burns gets it done from 2021-05-03T10:51:07

What exactly is going on with Phil Mickelson? Should we congratulate Pine Valley for finally entering the modern world? What should we expect from Sam Burns moving forward? This week's Drop Zone...

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Perfecting Team Golf, LPGA Scheduling and a Tiger Woods Update from 2021-04-26T17:59:57

Did the Zurich Classic teach us anything about the Ryder Cup? Did Brook Henderson's win teach us anything about the LPGA Tour's future? What did Tiger Woods reveal in his latest Instagram post? ...

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Lydia Ko wins, Stewart Cink continues to amaze, and Billy Horschel is 1st-team all-spicy from 2021-04-19T16:26:09

This week's Drop Zone features an extended discussion on the runaway victories we saw on Tour last week. Lydia Ko by seven and Stewart Cink by 4. Big deal? HUGE deal. For both, really. But also,...

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Takeaways from the Masters from 2021-04-12T09:07:27

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier recap Hideki Matsuyama’s breakthrough victory at the Masters, Will Zalatoris’ ascent and how Spieth's game has come full circle. The Drop Zone wraps up the Masters fro...

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MASTERS Preview: Spieth the favorite? DJ defending? Bryson's first impressions from 2021-04-05T14:11:07

We've made it to Augusta! Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier recap Jordan Spieth's win at the Texas Open and discuss what it means for this coming week at the Masters. Spoiler: it means a lot. We discus...

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Match Play madness, DJ vs. Kevin Na, Dahmen's long-awaited win from 2021-03-29T12:55:50

We got more golf than we deserved this weekend, but we'll take it! Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier explain why DJ and Kevin Na were both sort of in the wrong, why the match play format shouldn't be c...

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PGA Tour Midseason Awards from 2021-03-23T04:30

Who's golf's MVP? Rookie of the Year? Most Improved? Biggest Question Mark? Believe it or not, we're halfway through the PGA Tour season, and we're here to hand out some half-season awards. You'...

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Players Breakdown: JT's complex Sunday and learnings from Westwood, Bryson and Rory from 2021-03-15T17:24:07

What did we learn about Justin Thomas on Sunday at the Players Championship? What does his win mean as we look towards the Masters? Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down everything from the week...

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Drop Zone is BACK from 2021-03-08T15:28:11

All it took was a win from Bryson DeChambeau to bring the Drop Zone back onto your podcast airwaves. We discuss the event at Bay Hill, what hanging out with Bryson is really like, what he means ...

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Untold stories from 2020 from 2020-12-22T03:30

We research plenty of stories — but we don't get a chance to tell all of them. What did it feel like at the final tournament before the pandemic? Who changed golf's conversation the most in 2020...

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Cameron Champ knows he has power from 2020-12-09T02:30

Cameron Champ has plenty of power on the course. So much that when asked about the race for distance, he said "I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut."

He also has plenty of power OFF the cour...

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Golf's Biggest Winners of 2020 from 2020-11-24T04:00

Who were the biggest winners of the strange, unprecedented 2020 golf season? Can Bryson DeChambeau crack the list? How 'bout Patrick Reed? Adidas? There's still a month's worth of rounds to be p...

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Masters Recap: Everything we learned at the November Masters from 2020-11-16T00:30

What a week it was at Augusta National. Dustin Johnson is your Masters Champion after a record-setting performance. We break down the entire week by sharing what we learned about DJ, Tiger, Brys...

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The Ultimate Masters Preview from 2020-11-10T04:00

To break down this week's Masters, we interviewed six different experts to hone in on every aspect of golf's biggest tournament. From Bryson DeChambeau's game plan to Tiger Woods' title defense ...

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Jack Nicklaus on the Masters, Augusta National and the evolution of golf from 2020-11-05T02:30

Jack Nicklaus, 6-time Masters Champion, for nearly an hour. Need we say more?

Golf's greatest champion joins us for a long conversation about all things: the Masters, Augusta National, Br...

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Daniel Berger on Growing Up in Golf's Mecca and Re-finding his Game from 2020-10-28T02:30

While many of the best golfers in the world gravitate to southern Florida, Daniel Berger was raised in the middle of it. Raised on a golf course, picking the range and taking money off pros. It'...

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How Bandon Dunes revolutionized golf from 2020-10-21T03:30

Bandon Dunes began as a pie-in-the-sky brainchild of a wannabe golf course developer and a wannabe Scottish golf course architect. Together, David McLay-Kidd and Mike Keiser built a golf course ...

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Collin Morikawa on becoming a prodigy from 2020-10-13T04:30

There's nobody quite like Collin Morikawa — even on the PGA Tour, where it feels like a new 'golden child' gets crowned every few weeks. Morikawa joins the Drop Zone to fill us in on his origin ...

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Xander Schauffele at Home from 2020-10-06T02:30

Whether or not he remembers it, Xander Schauffele was one of the first guests we ever had on the Drop Zone. That was years ago, and we've all come a long way since then. This week, he joined us ...

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Bryson DeChambeau on bringing Winged Foot to its knees, changing golf and tackling Augusta National from 2020-09-30T02:30

The U.S. Open champ is back for part 2 of our discussion. This time, we talk all about his victory at Winged Foot, why his game was so good that week and what it means for courses this fall ... ...

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Bryson DeChambeau on growing up different, changing golf and winning the U.S. Open (part 1) from 2020-09-29T02:30

Golf's most recent major champion joins the Drop Zone for a lengthy discussion on all things Bryson: His upbringing, his transformation, some mind-blowing practice facts, how his game is perceiv...

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Watching Bryson win the U.S. Open (and celebrate afterward) from 2020-09-22T09:50:27

Our very own Dylan Dethier was on site at Winged Foot, and ALSO at the after party with Bryson DeChambeau as his team as they celebrated their biggest accomplishment ... yet. 

We recap th...

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Winged Foot insiders dish on winning secrets from 2020-09-15T01:45:34

Nobody knows more about winning at Winged Foot than the iconic club's very best players, so we assembled a roundtable of club champions to help preview this week's U.S. Open. What are the keys t...

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The best short courses in the world from 2020-09-01T02:30

Sometimes, 18 holes is too much! For anyone who has ever thought that, GOLF Magazine is in your corner this week, launching a new ranking of the best 9-hole courses in the world, a list of the t...

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Caddying with Tiger Woods from 2020-08-25T04:45

We’ve heard plenty of players describe the unforgettable sensation of playing golf alongside Tiger Woods for the first time. But what’s it like to caddie alongside him? For one man, it was the o...

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Golf in the NBA Bubble from 2020-08-19T02:30

Basketball is the no. 1 sport being played in the NBA Bubble, but sport no. 2? It's golf. 

Players, coaches and staff members from every team have teed it up down in Orlando, and for some...

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Inside the PGA's Wild Finish with Alan Shipnuck from 2020-08-10T12:03:02

Our Alan Shipnuck was on site Sunday for the rollicking conclusion to the PGA Championship, and we dive in on how one golfer separated from the pack. What did Collin Morikawa's victory feel like...

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Golf Bettors' Biggest Myths, with DataGolf from 2020-08-04T04:30

When two Canadian brothers in their 20s launched DataGolf, they didn't realize just how many questions they'd be asking — and answering in the process. What are the biggest myths among golf fans...

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My first week as a PGA Tour caddie from 2020-07-27T05:00

These days, it's tough for anyone to get inside the gates at a PGA Tour event — never mind inside the ropes. But our Sean Zak made his PGA Tour caddying debut at this week's 3M Open. How'd he do...

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Tiger Woods is Back from 2020-07-14T03:30

After four months away from the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods is back this week at the Memorial. Will he live up to expectations? Well, let's set those expectations appropriately. We spend this episode rec...

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Who's the Best Player in the World ... Right Now? from 2020-07-08T03:00

Is it Bryson DeChambeau? Is it Rory McIlroy? Is it ... Webb Simpson? During one of the most interesting times in golf, we figure out who is No. 1 and apologize to those who don't make the cut. Sorr...

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Bryson DeChambeau is changing golf from 2020-06-30T03:00

It's about time we admit it ... Bryson DeChambeau is changing golf. He changed his body, changed his swing and his results right now might just change the PGA Tour as we know it. We explore everyth...

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Raising Rory McIlroy from 2020-06-23T04:00

Rory McIlroy has had the same coach since the age of 8, but you likely know very little about him. Michael Bannon, the man behind the curtain, joins the Drop Zone to dig deep on how a talented youn...

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Phil Mickelson, Legendary Golfer from 2020-06-16T03:30

Phil Mickelson is 50 years old. Fifty! In honor of the man known simply as Lefty, we are breaking down the 7 best things to love about Phil, from his legendary amateur career to his hunger for a li...

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Everything you forgot about the PGA Tour from 2020-06-09T03:30

Golf is back. The PGA Tour is back. We're back talking about live golf! It's been about three months since we saw play stop at the Players Championship, which is one hell of an offseason. The truth...

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On the ground at The Match II from 2020-06-03T03:30

When live pro golf made its return at Seminole and Medalist a couple weeks ago, there were no outside media members allowed on the grounds — but our Michael Bamberger has a way of showing up places...

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How the coronavirus is changing golf’s future from 2020-05-27T03:00

In recent weeks, some 98% of U.S. golf courses have opened for play. But it’s hardly business as usual. There are contradictions and unknowns that leads to the industry’s one big question: How are ...

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Selling golf's treasures from 2020-05-20T03:00

Go ahead and name a golf memorabilia item. Chances are, Golden Age Auctions has sold it. Green jackets? Check. Masters trophies? Check. Tiger Woods' golf clubs he used during the Tiger Slam? Check!...

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What Malcolm Gladwell got wrong about golf from 2020-05-13T02:00

Malcolm Gladwell hates golf — he's made that clear for years. Most recently, Gladwell called for the "liberation" of courses and republished an anti-golf Revisionist History episode devoted to his ...

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Tiger Woods' club wizard from 2020-05-06T03:00

Behind every Tiger Woods win are the clubs he used and behind Tiger Woods' clubs is a wizard. A wizard club-maker from Texas who has a "gift." His name is Mike Taylor and we tell you all about his ...

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Tiger Woods gave her a Buick from 2020-04-29T04:30

What would YOU do if Tiger Woods appeared out of nowhere during your round of golf — and wanted to play you for a Buick? For Beverly Rettinger, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. For the rest of...

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Michael Jordan, Legendary Golfer from 2020-04-22T04:00

Tiger Woods is the most famous golfer in the world, but after him? Probably the last two presidents. Next on the list is not Rory McIlroy or Brooks Koepka, but Michael Jordan. The basketball star ...

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He has more aces than you from 2020-04-15T13:29

Holes in one are funny. They don't discriminate ... or do they? We all know a great player who has never made one, just like we all know that hack who has made multiple. We're going to introduce yo...

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The man who died at Amen Corner from 2020-04-08T05:00

This week’s Drop Zone is an unlikely story of life and near-death at Augusta National. Seeing Amen Corner in person is at the top of most golf fans’ bucket lists. For Johnny Pruitt, it was where hi...

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Tiger Woods' Second Life from 2020-04-01T05:00

The Drop Zone is back! We’ve been reimagining the show with a new focus: Taking you deeper inside stories from the world of golf. For decades, the chapters of Tiger Woods’ life have played out in ...

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A new Drop Zone, coming soon... from 2020-03-24T08:44

We're back! While the Drop Zone went on a slight hiatus, soon we'll be in your feed on a weekly basis once again. Only now, we'll be actually telling you stories. Storytelling and reporting are t...

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Robert Trent Jones Jr. on the art of golf course design from 2020-03-10T04:00

Robert Trent Jones Jr. — the man behind Chambers Bay, Poppy Hills, Spanish Bay and others — joins us this week to discuss his career as a designer. We talk through his various projects, reclaiming ...

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Michael Murphy, Golf in the Kingdom from 2020-03-03T04:00

Alan Shipnuck sits down with Michael Murphy the famous author of Golf in the Kingdom to discuss his everlasting novels, what golf means to him these days, what it was like watching Tiger Woods at P...

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WGC-Mexico Recap: Reed vs. Bryson and lessons from the West Coast Swing from 2020-02-24T15:28

How good is Patrick Reed? Does Bryson deserve to be among golf’s most controversial figures? And what are we looking forward to in the Florida Swing? The Drop Zone breaks down a wild finish in Mexico.

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Joel Dahmen and Life on Tour from 2020-02-19T06:30

Joel Dahmen joined us at the Genesis Invitational to break down all aspects of life on the PGA Tour, from the cliques to the traveling circus. Dahmen even set a prediction for himself at the Genesi...

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Genesis Invitational Recap: Scott’s win, Rory’s struggles, Tiger’s no-show and Riv’s greatness from 2020-02-17T06:33

After a wild final round at the Genesis Invitational, we break down Adam Scott surviving Riviera, what it’s like to cover the event in person, what Rory McIlroy’s final round means, the state of Ti...

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The Long Road Back to the PGA Tour, with Joseph Bramlett from 2020-02-13T04:00

One player in this week’s Genesis Invitational field is especially grateful to be back — for the first time in nearly a decade. Joseph Bramlett and Genesis COO Erwin Raphael join the Drop Zone to e...

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Genesis Preview, Riviera History with Geoff Shackelford from 2020-02-11T07:05

No one knows Riviera Country Club like Geoff Shackelford—he literally wrote the history book on this place. Geoff shares wild L.A. golf stories, dives into the distance debate and tells us what to ...

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DISTANCE REPORT! What the USGA's conclusions mean for golf from 2020-02-04T10:54

HOT OFF THE PRESSES is the USGA's Distance Report. We break down everything it means for pros, amateurs and the future of the game (13:30). We also discuss if Tony Finau choked away the Phoenix Ope...

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Lucas Wald on Swinging Like the Greats from 2020-01-28T04:00

Lucas Wald is one of the fastest rising names in golf instruction, and he joined us down at the PGA Show to discuss his theories on creating speed, using aspects of the greatest players, how to dia...

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Fasting with Phil Mickelson from 2020-01-20T04:00

This week's episode dives into the weird world of fasting with Phil Mickelson. Sean Zak completed a 6-day fast with Mickelson as his coach, following the footsteps of a fast Mickelson did this summ...

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A wild Hawaii finish, Charlie Woods' swing backlash, and is Patrick Reed underrated?! from 2020-01-13T11:24

Is it okay to talk about Charlie Woods' golf swing? Is it okay to forecast a golf career for him? We discuss that, recap ANOTHER playoff on the PGA Tour, offer some advice to avoid controversy with...

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BOLD Predictions for 2020 from 2019-12-23T04:01

Our year-end episode of the Drop Zone features some brazenly bold predictions for 2020. We've dialed up takes on Tiger Woods, the Olympics, Sergio Garcia, The U.S. Open and ... PGA Tour melee?? You...

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Presidents Cup mayhem, Tiger Woods' leadership and Patrick Reed's future from 2019-12-16T04:00

Alan Shipnuck joins the Drop Zone to break down his Presidents Cup report card and Michael Bamberger hops on to break down the leadership of playing captain Tiger Woods plus the ramifications of Pa...

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Presidents Cup Preview w/ Shipnuck&Bamberger from 2019-12-09T04:00

Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger are back to preview the Presidents Cup in only the way they know how. It will be a special week down in Australia, and they discuss... -How Captai...

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Chris Como from 2019-12-02T04:00

GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher Chris Como joins Dylan and Sean this week. We dive into Como's work with Tiger Woods (and what it was like watching him work through the chipping yips), what keeps Bry...

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Brandel Chamblee 2.0 from 2019-11-25T04:00

Perhaps the greatest analyst in golf joins the Drop Zone this week. Brandel Chamblee sits down with Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier to discuss his work with the Golf Channel, his fascination with the go...

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George Gankas from 2019-11-18T04:00

One of the hottest teachers in golf joins the Drop Zone to talk about his teaching methods, his work with Matthew Wolff, why he refuses to listen to the haters and how social media has influenced h...

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Suzy Whaley, The Future of Golf Coaching from 2019-11-12T04:00

The first female President of the PGA of America, Suzy Whaley, joins us this week to talk about all the ways this game can move forward, from new scorecards to a set of par-3 tees on every hole, on...

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Players of the Decade, Ranked! from 2019-11-05T11:08

Who was the best player of the 2010s? Is it Brooks Koepka or Rory McIlroy? This week, we rank the 10 best players from the 2010s and discuss how their accomplishments outweigh their faults ... and ...

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Tiger Woods' past, present and future with Michael Bamberger from 2019-10-28T13:34

Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour winner — again! Michael Bamberger brings insight from 25+ years of covering Woods to break down how he's changed over the years and what his future might hold.

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Japan Skins recap! Rory talks Brooks, Tiger struggles and rallies, best/worst moments from 2019-10-21T05:58

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier stayed awake all night watching the Japan Skins Challenge, and break it down for you who were in bed sleeping on the action. Tiger Woods came out REALLY cold before rally...

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Steph Curry from 2019-10-15T04:00

This week's Drop Zone breaks down the new Scandinavian Mixed event before a sit-down interview between Stephen Curry and Alan Shipnuck (13:30). Curry and Shipnuck talk about: -Steph's reviving th...

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Would you rather have the putting yips or driver yips? from 2019-10-08T04:00

This week's Drop Zone dives into wild news of Bio Kim's suspension, Kevin Na's win, and ask the tough questions in Would You Rather, like... Would you rather have the Driver Yips or the Putter Yip...

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PGA Tour Overreactions and Slugger White! from 2019-09-30T14:27

We overreact to the few things we know about the PGA Tour three weeks in, and Sean calls into question the handicap of Tom Brady. Then PGA Tour rules official Slugger White joins (19:10) to talk al...

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Bronte Law breaks down her wild Solheim Cup from 2019-09-19T06:33

She hasn't slept much since winning the Solheim Cup, but Bronte Law called in to break it all down for us, from the early week "trash talk" to the epic finish and the many celebratory drinks that f...

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Solheim MADNESS! Alan Shipnuck's mailbag, Joaquin Niemann is damn good from 2019-09-17T04:00

What happened Sunday was one of the most riveting finishes in golf history. We break it all down, from the pre-tournament press conferences to the epic walk-off putt. Then, senior writer Alan Shipn...

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Torrey Pines, Danielle Kang and why you'd BETTER watch the Solheim Cup from 2019-09-10T04:00

The PGA Tour is back! First there are other things in golf you need to pay attention to. Like the Solheim Cup. Watch it! We played San Diego's best, Torrey Pines, last week, and were joined by Dani...

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PGA Tour Awards, a second Sweetens Cove, QB comps, Abe Ancer from 2019-09-03T09:00

On this week's show, we offer up season-end awards for the PGA Tour and compare NFL QBs to their golf equivalents (28:35). Think Kirk Cousins-Rickie Fowler. You like that! In between, we talk with ...

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Rory's rollercoaster season; Steve Sands from 2019-08-27T05:00

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier (re)introduce the Drop Zone, otherwise known as the Internet's favorite golf show from 2018. They discuss Rory McIlroy's wild season, what was good/bad from the Tour Cham...

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Are Tour courses difficult enough; Shane Bacon from 2019-08-19T15:00

Justin Thomas torched Medinah and everyone thinks the Tour doesn't set up courses hard enough. Are they right? Probably. Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier debate that and more before Shane Bacon joins the...

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Pace of Play Confrontations; Dylan Frittelli from 2019-08-13T05:00

PGA Tour players are suddenly calling out slow play left and right, leaving Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau at opposite ends of the debate. Will this lead to meaningful change? Is player confro...

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The Tour's Emotional Rollercoaster; Martin Trainer from 2019-08-05T05:00

The PGA Tour regular season is complete, which means it's PLAYOFFS season. What does that mean for Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods? Two very different things. We discuss that before Puerto Rico Open ...

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The Brooks Koepka Era; Notah Begay from 2019-07-29T16:48

Notah Begay joins the pod (32:50) to talk about the similarities between Brooks Koepka and Tiger Woods, and he reveals whether or not Tiger can hoop. Meanwhile, Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier wrestle w...

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Shane Lowry's Epic Open Win from 2019-07-22T12:07

Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger recap everything about the wild Open at Royal Portrush, including the significance of Shane Lowry's win to the island of Ireland, where Portrush r...

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British Open Preview with Shipnuck and Bamberger from 2019-07-15T00:19

Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger are back to help prep you for the week in Northern Ireland. They explain why this Open is particularly important, the history behind it, how an Op...

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Cristie Kerr on Equal Pay, "Total Domination," and the Solheim Cup from 2019-07-11T08:13

2-time major champion Cristie Kerr joins us for a hearty discussion on spirits, her lengthy career, the difference between the men's and women's games, and explains why golf is so behind the times ...

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U.S. Open 2019 Recap from 2019-06-17T12:47

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger recap the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. GOLF Magazine's senior writers tackle Gary Woodland's impressive victory, Brooks Koepka's dominant run, the state of Ti...

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U.S. Open Moving Day Recap from 2019-06-15T23:55

The final day of the 2019 U.S. Open is upon us and Gary Woodland is on the verge of his first major victory at 11-under par. Sean Zak and Michael Bamberger discuss the top players nipping at his h...

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U.S. Open Round 2 Recap from 2019-06-14T23:54

Sean Zak and Alan Shipnuck breakdown the major so far: Gary Woodland shot 6-under and stands atop the leaderboard at 9-under. But round one's leader, Justin Rose, is only 2 shots back while 29 pla...

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U.S. Open Round 1 Recap from 2019-06-14T00:26

Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen react to all of Thursday's action which included an impressive leaderboard, underwhelming course conditions, Jordan Spieth calling out his caddy, and Tiger's 1-un...

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Brooks Koepka, Press Conference King from 2019-06-11T23:15

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier discuss Brooks Koepka's outspoken press conference from Tuesday at Pebble Beach. The four-time major was the talk of the media center and we hear his best bites from his...

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Picking The Brain of Phil's Personal Club Builder from 2019-06-11T23:02

GOLF.com Managing Editor of Equipment, Jonathan Wall, spoke with Callaway’s Gerritt Pon about how he became a club builder, how he gets late night calls from Lefty and what makes his clubs so unique.

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U.S. Open Preview from 2019-06-10T02:35

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger discuss the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and why players' criticisms regarding the USGA seem excessive. They also dive into the idea of narrowing the host lis...

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The Long Drive Experience from 2019-06-07T05:00

During this instruction episode, GOLF.com Instruction Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen dives into one thing: distance off the tee! Joining him is writer Josh Sens who recently took a long drive lesson and ...

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Colin Montgomerie from 2019-05-30T05:00

Monty stops by the studio to discuss Scotland's best exports, whiskey and golf! Sean Zak hosts as the former Ryder Cup captain discusses Team Europe's win in 2010 and his singles record in the eve...

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Will The 2024 Ryder Cup Be A Disaster? from 2019-05-23T05:00

The PGA Championship at Bethpage Black showcased the fan frenzy that comes with hosting a major golf tournament in New York. But was it an indication that crowds are becoming too mean spirited? Ins...

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Watching The PGA With Koepka's Girlfriend Jena Sims from 2019-05-21T17:50

What was it like to watch the PGA Championship alongside Brooks Koepka’s girlfriend Jena Sims? Jessica Marksbury got that opportunity this weekend. She joins Dylan Dethier to give some behind-the-s...

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Brooks Koepka's Major Statement from 2019-05-19T21:47

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger host their PGA Championship recap - during the final few holes of the major! The senior writers discuss Brooks Koepka's career and the statement he's made by wi...

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The Legend of Bethpage Black from 2019-05-15T16:41

Writer Paul Rogers first played Bethpage Black in college, and he's returned nearly a dozen times since. In this episode, host Dylan Dethier asks Rogers the pain and pleasure of the Black: what mag...

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PGA Championship Preview from 2019-05-13T08:28

The PGA Championship is upon us, much earlier than usual. Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger discuss the tournaments move to May along with Tiger Woods after his Masters victory and Brooks Koepka...

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Bethpage Black's Mysterious Warning Sign from 2019-05-12T20:32

The PGA Championship heads to one of the toughest courses in America and home to one of the most iconic signs in the sport: Bethpage Black's 'Warning' sign. While the messaging is clear, its origin...

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Evolution of Course Design from 2019-05-08T13:36

Paul Stringer discusses the art and process of golf course designs as well as it's future and global expansion in the sport. Dylan Dethier hosts and has a conversation with the Executive Vice Presi...

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Rory McIlroy at 30 from 2019-05-06T08:53

Rory McIlroy turned 30 Saturday. What does that number mean for him? To understand who Rory is today, we look back on who he was as a 19-year-old reaching the PGA Tour for the first time. Michael B...

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Playing and Staying at Pinehurst from 2019-05-03T16:02

In this travel episode, Ashley Mayo discusses the full experience of playing and staying at one of the most renowned resorts. Sean Zak asks fan questions and Ashley fields them based on her visits ...

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Anthony Kim Sighting from 2019-04-24T22:47

The latest Anthony Kim sighting reminded the golf world of the sport’s most mysterious star. Alan Shipnuck breaks down Kim's career and disappearance — plus what it’s like tracking him down for a s...

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Ben Crenshaw has some tasty Masters Champions Dinner tales from 2019-04-11T19:04

GOLF Magazine senior writer Alan Shipnuck talks with two-time Masters champ Ben Crenshaw about the Champions Dinner, which he has moderated since taking over from Byron Nelson in 2006.

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Masters Preview: Shipnuck&Bamberger from 2019-04-08T08:41

It's Masters week! Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger talk all things Augusta. Who is the man to beat? How will Tiger fare? What does the month of March tell us about how April will...

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The Ultimate Bandon Dunes Experience from 2019-03-28T16:17

In this travel episode, Ashley Mayo discusses the full experience of playing and staying at the premiere golfing destination. Sean Zak asks fan questions and Ashley fields them based on her seven ...

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Bob Vokey, March Equipment Roundup from 2019-03-12T06:30

In this episode, equipment editor Jon Wall sits down with wedges legend Bob Vokey to discuss how he became a preeminent figure in the short game. Vokey's career is a long and fun one, and obviously...

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How to develop a strong mental game from 2019-02-11T06:00

Luke Kerr-Dineen and Debbie Doniger are joined by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, two women at the forefront of golf psychology. The quartet break down various ways you can get an edge mentally towa...

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Jordan Spieth talks shoes with Jon Wall from 2019-02-06T05:00

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth recently sat down with Jon Wall to break down the launch of the Spieth 3 shoe he'll be wearing in 2019. Spieth was intimately involved with the design of the U...

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Sergio Garcia, January equipment rundown from 2019-01-22T14:02

Equipment editor Jon Wall sits down with Sergio Garcia to talk about his career, his transition to Callaway clubs, his depth of wedge-grinding knowledge and much more. Wall also shares his thoughts...

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Relaunching GOLF Magazine from 2019-01-14T07:00

GOLF Magazine is new, improved, bigger and better than it has ever been. The February issue marks a new era for one of the standards in golf media, so go check it out for yourself. Until you can ge...

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Shipnuck&Bamberger Preview 2019 from 2019-01-11T06:30

Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger preview the new season in only the way they can. They kick off the podcast detailing Shipnuck's most recent feature story and break down how they ...

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Bold Predictions for 2019 from 2018-12-31T07:00

25 minutes of predictions for how the 2019 golf year will play out, from Tiger Woods to Brooks Koepka and — gasp! — the Americans LOSING the Presidents Cup. Enjoy!

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How Mizzen+Main got Phil Mickelson to dance on TV from 2018-12-20T07:00

You all saw it. On Twitter or ESPN or CNN or elsewhere. Phil Mickelson dancing and dodging golf balls in a Mizzen and Main dress shirt. How did that come together to become the campaign of the year...

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Cameron Champ, Sam Burns and Joaquin Niemann from 2018-12-11T06:30

We sat down with all three cover stars on the January issue of GOLF Magazine to delve into their rise to the elite ranks of the golf world. For Champ, that means what he learned throughout his win ...

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Matt Parziale // Bermuda Golf from 2018-12-04T06:30

2017 Mid-am champ Matt Parziale joins us from the Goslings Invitational to recap his year and the event he and Dylan Dethier played in. We kick off the show with a discussion on the courses we play...

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Tiger v. Phil — Pick a side! from 2018-11-19T07:00

It's Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson week and whether or not you're crazy about the event, we're here to preview it. We break down the good and the bad in the run up to it, talk about dream scenario...

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'Equipment Woj' Jonathan Wall from 2018-11-05T07:00

In a move he likened to "MJ joining the Wiz," longtime PGA Tour equipment guru Jonathan Wall is bringing his equipment scoops to GOLF.com. So, on the first day of his new gig, Wall also joined the ...

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Jup Life! from 2018-10-16T06:56

We spent a week in Jupiter, Fla. the "international golf capital of the world," according to Dylan. We did all things golf, from hanging at the Bear's Club with a certain Player of the Year to dini...

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Team USA: Where the hell are we right now? from 2018-10-03T07:00

It's an important question to ask, now that plenty of news has been shared about a not-so-happy American team room. Apologies to the fans of the Shipnuck-Bamberger podcast. Zak and Dethier have bee...

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Ryder Cup Preview from the French Countryside from 2018-09-25T07:30

Looking out over the French countryside, Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier preview all things Ryder Cup. Will Tiger Woods be the best player in Paris? Will Phil Mickelson be the worst? How likely is an Am...

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Brendan Steele 2.0 from 2018-09-05T07:00

3-time Tour winner Brendan Steele joins Alan Shipnuck to talk about all things, beginning with how Google stock propelled his golf career. Other topics include Steele overcoming the belly-putter ba...

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Stewart Cink from 2018-08-29T07:00

Stew Cink sits down with Alan Shipnuck to discuss his career both past and present. Yes, that includes the traumatizing 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills as well as his triumph over Tom Watson at th...

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Sergio Garcia from 2018-08-27T07:00

Sergio Garcia sits down with Alan Shipnuck to talk about all things, starting with the Ryder Cup. Will he make the team? Would he accept a duty as assistant captain? Will it bring out the best in h...

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Dustin Johnson + Drop Zone, Ep. 3 (ft. Tyrrell Hatton) from 2018-08-20T06:30

Audio from Drop Zone Ep. 3 is included, and the two hosts sit down with Dustin Johnson to talk about his mentality on many things: his press conferences, his look, his place in the world of athlete...

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Shipnuck&Bamberger from St. Louis from 2018-08-14T07:00

GOLF's senior writers recap the PGA Championship from Mama's on the Hill in St. Louis. That means a lengthy discussion on the fire within Brooks Koepka, the firepower of Tiger Woods and if Shipnuck...

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Roadtrippin' To Bellerive from 2018-08-08T07:00

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier are back on the road to another major. After driving to the Masters from New York, they drive to the PGA Championship from Chicago. It's much shorter, but the conversatio...

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Shipnuck&Bamberger from St. Andrews from 2018-07-24T08:41

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger recap the British Open from the Rufflets Country House in St. Andrews. Of course, that means some talk of Francesco Molinari, but it also means a break down of T...

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British Open Preview from 2018-07-16T06:36

Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier preview the year's third major by breaking down what the course has to offer, what the vibe is like at a British Open, the favorites and sleepers, and much more. Bear wit...

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Shipnuck&Bamberger: U.S. Open Recap from 2018-06-19T07:00

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger weigh in for the final time on all things U.S. Open. That means Phil Mickelson's memorable Saturday, the USGA's forgetful Saturday, Tiger Woods's forgetful perfo...

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Greg Norman from 2018-06-06T07:00

The Shark joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming debut of his radio show on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. Greg Norman will host a monthly show that delves into not just golf but many oth...

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In the Mag: June from 2018-05-31T07:00

This week's podcast dives into the June issue of GOLF Magazine, and in particular three feature stories. We've got the battle of Tiger v. Rocco from 2008, what it's like to hang out (and workout) w...

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Emma Talley from 2018-05-17T07:00

Emma Talley will be — or at least she should be — one of the fan favorites at this month's Women's U.S. Open at Shoal Creek. The 24-year-old is a member at the private club and will have more cours...

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In the Mag: May from 2018-05-02T07:00

This week we dive into three stories from GOLF Magazine with the three writers, Alan Shipnuck, Michael Bamberger and Ryan Asselta. We learn about the eccentric Tour coach Tony Ruggiero, how a golf ...

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The Making of Caddyshack from 2018-04-18T10:37

Everyone’s favorite golf movie was shot in 1979, released in 1980 and riddled with behind-the-scenes cocaine usage. Yep, that was the making of Caddyshack. Author Chris Nashawaty joins the podcas...

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Recapping the Masters from Waffle House from 2018-04-10T07:00

Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger recap the Masters from a Waffle House on Washington Road. In some ways, it's the perfect setting to recount everything from the Masters week that ...

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Roadtrippin' to the Masters from 2018-04-02T07:00

We did it. Instead of an easier and quicker form of travel — flying — we drove from New York City to Augusta, GA. Along the way, we stormed the borders of Pine Valley, crushed Monster drinks and ta...

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Jim Nantz from 2018-03-29T07:49

As we inch closer and closer to the first major of the year, who better to have on the podcast than the voice of the Masters himself, Jim Nantz. The longtime broadcaster caught up with Alan Shipnuc...

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Rewatching the Masters: 1968 from 2018-03-26T08:25

Haven't you heard? Final round broadcasts of the last 50 Masters tournaments are now available on YouTube. In an ode to the Rewatchables Podcast from The Ringer, GOLF.com set out to explain the det...

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Roger Maltbie from 2018-03-21T07:41

Roger Maltbie is in his 27th year as a reporter and analyst for NBC Sports. 27 years of analyzing putts, chips, approaches and drives. He joins the podcast this week to talk about his run as a broa...

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Christina Kim from 2018-03-19T07:40

Christina Kim has long been the LPGA's biggest personality. Known for her Kangols and brassy pronouncements, Kim has another side, too. She is an old-school purist when it comes to the game, and mo...

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Jessica and Nelly Korda from 2018-03-15T07:58

The Korda sisters have always been in a hurry. Jessica, now 25, made the cut at the 2008 U.S. Women's Open at the age of 15 and was a full-time pro on the LPGA three years later. Nelly, 19, won her...

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Tony Finau from 2018-03-06T07:38

Tony Finau is a big man with soft hands and a gentle voice, but his courtly manner belies the violence he visits upon his golf ball. Finau, a lanky 6'4", leads the PGA Tour in driving distance at 3...

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Things We Must Discuss from 2018-02-28T07:51

This week, Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak break down all the relevant topics in the golf world. Was JT right to have a fan ejected? No. Why would the USGA choose a 2-hole playoff? It's a brilliant idea...

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The State of Tiger Woods from 2018-02-14T08:48

In this episode, we play a game with Tiger Woods. Three GOLF.com staffers come together for a State of the Union on the most popular golfer in the world. With five topics and one point per topic, t...

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The Story of Vokey Wedges from 2018-02-01T07:44

The story of Vokey wedges begins with its namesake, Bob Vokey, a now 78-year-old man who isn't even close to retirement. Vokey's name or initials have been stamped on the back of every Titleist we...

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Fred Couples from 2018-01-29T08:44

Former Masters champion Fred Couples joins to talk sports, sports and more sports. It'll be something he needs to get used to as Couples is embarking on a radio venture with SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio...

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Kevin Na from 2018-01-18T08:02

Kevin Na is 34 years old, which means he still has plenty of golf ahead of him. It also means that he's been a professional golfer for half his life. Na turned pro as a junior in high school, "beca...

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John Ashworth from 2018-01-09T07:49

Some guys just have it, that hard-to-define but unmistakable cool factor that draws people to them. Arnold Palmer had it. Fred Couples has it. And so, too, does John Ashworth. At 58, Ashworth is ru...

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BOLD Predictions for 2018 from 2017-12-21T10:20

2018 is almost here, so GOLF.com assembled a group of five fortune tellers to predict how 2018 will shake out. Five fortune tellers making predictions at the same time. Hopefully that isn't too muc...

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Wayne Westner, Troubled Off the Tee from 2017-12-12T08:39

Nearly one year ago, Wayne Westner — the best golfer you've never heard of — wrote a farewell note to his family and pointed a 9mm handgun to his head. His death was international news for the golf...

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What's the value of a muni? On the life and death of Lakeshore Golf Course from 2017-12-07T12:52

For so many golfers, the city- or county-owned course, better known as a “muni,” is a sacred part of the game. But nowadays, new stories pop up every day of cities considering shuttering their cour...

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The Tiger Takes from 2017-11-27T06:50

Tiger Woods is back and feels better than he has in years, but what does it all mean? We're here to tell you. Four GOLF.com staffers offer their takes on what this latest Tiger comeback will amount...

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Maverick McNealy from 2017-11-07T07:51

Maverick McNealy is the most intriguing young golfer to come along in quite some time. Yes, the kid can play: He spent much of 2016 and '17 as the top-ranked amateur in the country while earning a ...

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John Feinstein from 2017-11-02T08:29

The 2016 Ryder Cup played out over three days last fall in chilly Minnesota, but John Feinstein began researching the story of that event 12 months prior. You see, he's wanted to write a Ryder Cup ...

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Olin Browne from 2017-10-26T08:42

Olin Browne is one of golf’s great late-bloomers. The Occidental College grad didn’t break through on the PGA Tour until he was 39, when he won the Greater Hartford Open. Two more victories followe...

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Steve Flesch from 2017-10-17T07:47

If you watched Steve Flesch over the years on the Golf Channel, or during his recent gigs on Fox, you might've noticed a twinkle in his eye. The guy is bursting with opinions, many of which he has ...

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Stanford Golf Coach Conrad Ray from 2017-10-09T08:22

Conrad Ray runs one of the most successful college golf programs in the nation in Palo Alto. As glamorous as that may seem, he'll be the first to tell you it isn't easy. Ray caught up with Josh Be...

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Scott McCarron from 2017-10-03T08:40

Scott McCarron is doing his best to dethrone the machine that is Bernhard Langer. Who knows if that is even possible, but if this podcast is any indication, McCarron is up to the task. The 52-year...

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Peter Malnati from 2017-09-26T11:41

On Sunday, 641st ranked golfer in the world Peter Malnati stepped out of the shadows a bit with some public commentary in regards to the controversy involving President Trump and the NFL. Known f...

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Paul Goydos 2.0 from 2017-09-25T08:57

Paul Goydos enjoyed two victories on the PGA Tour but he's better known to fans for performances at two tournaments he did *not* win: losing a playoff to Sergio Garcia at the 2008 Players and shoot...

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Dean Wilson from 2017-09-21T08:02

After receiving all kinds of messages on email and social media in response to his column about Dean Wilson in the October issue of GOLF, Alan Shipnuck figured it made perfect sense to have Dean jo...

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Remembering 9/11 from 2017-09-11T08:07

Less than one week after terrorist attacks shocked the world 16 years ago, Sports Illustrated writer John Garrity did something almost no one would have considered: he boarded a plane for Europe. T...

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The Top 100 Courses in the World from 2017-09-06T07:45

GOLF has unveiled its ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the World. Travel editor Joe Passov joins the podcast to discuss the ranking, how it's created, who gets a say, the best new courses and much...

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Jhonattan Vegas from 2017-08-28T08:03

Alan Shipnuck caught up with Jhonattan Vegas last week at the Northern Trust on Long Island. Shipnuck profiled Vegas back in 2012, detailing his upbringing and humble beginnings in Venezuela. The t...

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Recapping the PGA Championship from 2017-08-14T11:38

Back again, Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger recap the final major of the year from the PGA Championship. They talk Justin Thomas, Quail Hollow, Jordan Spieth, Kevin Kisner and share how it unfo...

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Inside Donald Trump's Ties to Golf from 2017-08-02T14:42

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger discuss Donald Trump's many ties to the golf world, his complicated relationship with it as president, and the recent Sports Illustrated story the explains what ...

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In Love with Links Golf from 2017-07-18T09:45

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger sit down in advance of the British Open to discuss their undying affection for links golf. Both writers have covered decades of Opens and probably spent just as ...

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The Story of Seamus Golf from 2017-07-12T13:28

The story of Seamus Golf, a golf headcover and handmade products company, begins with a beer bong of all things. A beer bong in Corvallis, Oregon on gameday between Oregon State and the Universit...

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The U.S. Open and a career of covering it from 2017-06-20T12:26

Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger are back to recap the U.S. Open and their careers covering the event. If you’re looking exclusively for a breakdown of the most recent major, well, you’ll be get...

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Andy Dillard and the 1992 U.S. Open from 2017-06-12T12:52

The 1992 U.S. Open ended with Tom Kite winning his first and only major, but it began strangely with Andy Dillard setting a U.S. Open record that will almost certainly never be broken. As we came t...

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Dave Pelz from 2017-06-02T07:54

The Dave Pelz you see in 2017 isn’t all that different from the Dave Pelz you would have seen in 1957. The golf fanatic was then playing on scholarship at Indiana University, and competing against...

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Keegan Bradley from 2017-05-25T08:19

Keegan Bradley took a circuitous route to the PGA Tour: down the ski slopes of the toughest mountains in the Northeast. With stops at St. John's and developmental tours, he splashed onto the scene ...

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Tour caddie Kip Henley from 2017-05-19T13:11

Tour caddie Kip Henley wasn't always a caddie. He was once an aspiring pro, until (in his words) he saw Jack Grout, Jack Nicklaus' famed coach. That's when his career as a golfer took the fateful t...

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Sean Foley from 2017-05-15T10:20

Sean Foley is only 42 but he’s seen a heckuva lot in his career as a swing guru. His pupils have won a U.S. Open (Justin Rose) and now a Players (Si Woo Kim), but it is the man he took to number on...

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Paul Casey from 2017-05-10T08:40

Paul Casey might have the most infectious laugh on the PGA Tour, and just a few moments into this discussion with Alan Shipnuck, he shows it off. Casey and Shipnuck sat down at the Players Champion...

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Danielle Kang from 2017-05-05T12:38

Danielle Kang lives a lavish life, and she'd even admit it, but she'll also be the first to tell you it takes a lot of hard work. Kang recently sat down with Alan Shipnuck to discuss every corner o...

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The Story of Arccos from 2017-04-26T04:16

The story of Arccos, a golf performance tracking company, begins in Pakistan of all places. That’s where Sal Syed, CEO and co-founder of the company, grew up. It’s where he first studied advanced ...

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Sandra Gal from 2017-04-17T11:23

The 10-year LPGA vet joins Alan Shipnuck to discuss why he thinks she is the most versatile professional golfer in the world. Not versatile in the sense that she can do everything the game asks of ...

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The Masters&the Art of Covering it from 2017-04-11T15:03

Sports Illustrated Senior Writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger discuss the most recent Masters, how Shipnuck covered it for the print magazine version, and how they both view various aspects...

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The 2017 Masters from 2017-04-10T13:17

Sean Zak and Jeff Ritter take you through the story of the 2017 Masters, from Monday's rainout to Sunday's final putt. You'll hear from numerous players along the way, including their many thoughts...

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Masters Preview from 2017-04-04T16:10

Our apologies if you've listened to all the Masters preview podcasts out there this week, but here's another one. Jeff Ritter joins Sean Zak to discuss every storyline ahead of the 2017 Masters. Th...

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Jane Park from 2017-03-27T15:48

LPGA veteran Jane Park jumped onto the scene 13 years ago winning the 2004 U.S. Amateur. She is unequivocally one of the most beloved players on the LPGA Tour. Ask players, media, fans, etc. She lo...

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The Hot Take Podcast 2.0 from 2017-03-23T11:05

It's that special time of year where the takes are the hottest. Here on the GOLF.com Podcast, we've assembled some of the hottest takes in the sport, from some of the most provocative voices in gol...

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Ian Poulter from 2017-03-15T07:56

One of the most polarizing figures in golf, Ian Poulter, joins Alan Shipnuck from the Arnold Palmer Invitational to discuss everything from his Ryder Cup dominance to his social media squabbles, an...

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NOW is the Time for Golf Course Development from 2017-03-13T09:17

Golf course management company KemperSports claims some of the most impressive courses in the world. We're talking Bandon Dunes, Streamsong, Sand Valley, etc. KemperSports president Josh Lesnik joi...

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Lydia Ko from 2017-03-09T10:15

Lydia Ko, the top-ranked female player in the world, joined Marika Washchyshyn this week to catch up with all the changes she has made in and around her game the last few months. The discussion i...

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The Rules of Golf Are Changing! from 2017-03-01T11:50

The USGA and R&A have proposed a revamping of the Rules of Golf. More than 100 rules changes have been proposed, more than 30 of them being major rules changes. The staff at GOLF.com hosted a rou...

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Jordan Spieth's coach Cameron McCormick from 2017-02-28T09:00

One of the top coaches in the game, Cam McCormick, joins the podcast this week to talk a number of things about teaching, the Masters and his top client, Jordan Spieth. McCormick and Sean Zak disc...

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Danny Willett from 2017-02-13T12:48

Danny Willett joins Alan Shipnuck (in Dubai) to discuss his world away from golf. That includes his wife and newborn baby, his brothers and an easy-going life in Yorkshire. Shipnuck and Willett go ...

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Visiting Streamsong from 2017-02-09T12:07

One of the best golf resorts in America is situated equidistant from Tampa and Orlando down in central Florida. It's called Streamsong. You may have heard of it. We had the pleasure of visiting the...

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Zac Blair 2.0 from 2017-01-31T10:45

Zac Blair joins Alan Shipnuck to share the story of The Buck Club, a golf club he is creating in Utah. Over the course of 28 minutes, Blair touches on the following: What the Buck Club is (1:30) H...

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Phil Mickelson from 2017-01-24T18:09

Phil Mickelson joins Alan Shipnuck on the GOLF.com Podcast to share stories from his career, lessons he has learned and even advice for approaching women. Seriously. Over the course of an hour, S...

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Greg Norman ep 1 from 2017-01-19T10:48

The Shark joins the podcast to discuss how he turned his golfing career into a successful life as an entrepreneur. We start with how he recognized he would become a brand (2:35) and ended with why ...

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Tony Ruggiero from 2017-01-06T11:47

Smylie Kaufman's coach and recently awarded Top 100 Golf Teacher Tony Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss his work with the 25-year-old Tour winner. The conversation begins with a flash back to t...

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ESPN's Chris Fallica from 2016-12-30T11:06

Chris Fallica, better known as 'The Bear' on College Gameday, joins us to talk about gambling on golf. The conversation includes a breakdown of Tiger Woods vs. the Field (12:08), why you need to b...

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You've Been Playing Match Play All Wrong from 2016-12-16T10:35

Playing off the low-handicap is an antiquated (and most popular) form of match play. Spoiler alert: it may be unfair. Martin Puterman joins us to explain why playing match play that way puts the w...

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Before Hideki Matsuyama, There Was Jumbo Ozaki from 2016-12-08T09:29

Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki is the greatest Japanese golfer of all-time. He's also likely the most mysterious golfer of all-time, at least in America. We travel back to 1998 with writer John Garrity to t...

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Tiger Woods, Then and Now from 2016-11-29T09:58

As Tiger Woods returns to professional golf this week, we return to his 1996 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award. Woods won the award as a 20-year-old and legendary writer Gary Smith pro...

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Gil Hanse from 2016-11-23T12:54

World renowned golf course designer and architect Gil Hanse explains everything you didn't know about golf course design...at least as much as he could in 30 minutes. Hanse talks about the process ...

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Pat Perez from 2016-11-18T10:04

Recent Tour winner Pat Perez sounds off on his comeback from surgery, the absurdly long PGA Tour season, playing against Tiger Woods as an amateur, his beloved San Diego Chargers and much more.

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Cody Gribble from 2016-11-08T12:34

Recent PGA Tour winner Cody Gribble discusses his win at the Sanderson Farms, exchanging texts with Peyton Manning, what it's like being constantly associated with Jordan Spieth and whether he'd pr...

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Padraig Harrington v2 from 2016-10-26T09:13

Padraig Harrington joins the podcast fresh off his win at the Portugal Masters last weekend. Harrington explains why his attitude and posture were keys to his victory (2:15), why he switched to a n...

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The Ghost of Tiger Woods from 2016-10-12T08:41

Sean Zak offers commentary on Tiger Woods's recent withdrawal from the Safeway Open and asks the question: When was the last positive AND accurate report on Tiger Woods the golfer? It has been a ...

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The Ryder Cup You Didn't See on TV from 2016-10-06T10:13

Chris Solomon from NoLayingUp joins Sean Zak to discuss what the Ryder Cup is like on site, inside the ropes and, at least for him, directly next to Rory McIlroy. Solomon explains why American fa...

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Curtis Strange from 2016-09-27T12:36

The Ryder Cup is finally here. We preview the event with Curtis Strange, former captain and 5-time Ryder Cup player. Strange offers old Ryder Cup stories and thoughts on this year's event, which in...

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Remembering Arnold Palmer from 2016-09-26T17:43

Arnold Palmer, golf legend and iconic sportsman, has passed away at age 87. Jeff Ritter and Michael Bamberger cycle through their favorite memories of The King, from Palmer the person, the player, ...

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Mike Tirico from 2016-09-21T12:17

NBC's Mike Tirico cannot contain his excitement for the Ryder Cup. He joins the podcast to talk about prepping for the event, his move to NBC, learning match play strategies from Tiger Woods and wh...

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Make Golf Great Again from 2016-09-15T12:14

No Laying Up's Tron Carter brings his opinions to the GOLF.com podcast, venting on the worst stereotypes on the golf course. Any golf course. With an assist from sports radio host Jim Rome, we brea...

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Do Ryder Cup Captains Even Matter? from 2016-09-08T12:22

The answer will probably surprise you. Author and journalist Richard Gillis recently wrote a book on the topic, titled "The Captain Myth: How the Ryder Cup is Won." Gillis dissected what Ryder Cp...

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Tiger Woods Returns from 2016-09-07T14:37

Tiger Woods has announced his plans to return to the PGA Tour at the Safeway Open in mid-October. What does that mean? Jeff Ritter and Sean Zak tell you exactly how to handle Woods's return to comp...

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Ryder Cup: Who Should Davis Love Choose? from 2016-09-02T12:09

We break down every possible Ryder Cup captain's pick, from Rickie Fowler to...Fred Couples? Exactly. We'll settle on a group of players that NEED to make the team and figure Bubba Watson's campaig...

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Inbee Park on Winning a Gold Medal from 2016-08-26T10:33

Olympic Gold medalist Inbee Park calls in to discuss what winning the Olympic golf competition meant to her and her home country, South Korea. She talks about the nerves of Olympic golf, why she ha...

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Zac Blair from 2016-08-17T09:30

Zac Blair plays more golf than you. Way more golf than you. He leads the PGA Tour in events played so far this year, and isn't stopping any time soon. When he's not pegging it on Tour he's out scou...

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Alan Shipnuck at the Olympics from 2016-08-09T12:48

Alan Shipnuck is onsite at the Olympic Golf Course down in Brazil, and weighs in on everything golf at the Olympics. Shipnuck details the course design by Gil Hanse, the reception of golfers in the...

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ESPN's Tom Rinaldi from 2016-08-04T11:06

ESPN and ABC's Tom Rinaldi joins the podcast to discuss his approach to golf journalism, his relationship with Tiger Woods and what it was like interviewing Woods after his scandal.

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Jimmy Walker, Major Champion from 2016-08-01T15:38

Jimmy Walker won the 98th PGA Championship, but where do we go from here? Jeff Ritter joins the podcast to discuss Walker's great week in New Jersey, what it means for the Ryder Cup and how the Pla...

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Henrik Stenson, Open Champion from 2016-07-17T18:14

GOLF.com editors Jeff Ritter and Sean Zak discuss Henrik Stenson's incredible victory and epic match with Phil Mickelson. The 2016 British Open will forever be remembered for those two men. Now tha...

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Jordan Spieth's Method to Joining the PGA from 2016-06-29T13:02

Newly minted pro golfer Jordan Niebrugge helps break down what it takes to join the PGA Tour the Jordan Spieth way. It's what Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are both trying to do right now. Niebrug...

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Dustin Johnson, Major Champion from 2016-06-19T22:45

Dustin Johnson is your 2016 U.S. Open Champion. Jeff Ritter and Sean Zak discuss what this means for Johnson, the rest of the PGA Tour and how poorly the USGA screwed up their ruling during the mad...

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Oakmont Head Pro Bob Ford from 2016-06-14T13:21

Oakmont pro Bob Ford helps us preview the 116th U.S. Open by breaking down the beast of a course that Oakmont Country Club is. His prediction? 4-over par will win this week. Ford details just how d...

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Natalie Gulbis from 2016-06-02T11:22

16-year LPGA veteran Natalie Gulbis joins Jeff Ritter to discuss her relationship with Donald Trump and what he has done for her and the game of golf. Gulbis reflects on where golf has taken her in...

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Martin Kaymer from 2016-05-26T10:20

Two-time major winner Martin Kaymer joins Alan Bastable to discuss his excitement for the Olympics, why the No. 1 ranking isn't a goal anymore and how he is grinding to make the European Ryder Cup ...

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Mark Calcavecchia from 2016-05-19T10:49

13-time PGA Tour winner Mark Calcavecchia talks with Alan Bastable about John Daly joining the Champions Tour, Tiger Woods' career and shares some great stories about each of them. You're going to ...

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Debunking the 5 Biggest Myths in Golf from 2016-05-04T11:06

Dr. T.J. Tomasi debunks the five biggest myths in the world of golf. Those myths are: 1. All good players are the same at impact (2:35) 2. The ball flight tells you everything (8:20) 3. Practice m...

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The Mental Game from 2016-04-28T10:33

Sports and performance psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins the GOLF.com podcast to discuss every mental aspect of the game. McCabe delves into how every golfer should mentally approach each round ...

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Playing Augusta National One Day After The Masters from 2016-04-13T16:27

GOLF Live Host Ryan Asselta and GOLF.com's Josh Berhow share their stories of winning the media lottery and playing Augusta National one day after The Masters. Yes, that includes taking a memorable...

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Masters: Spieth's Collapse and Willett's Win from 2016-04-10T22:31

GOLF's Sean Zak and Jeff Ritter recap the craziness that ensued at Augusta National Sunday afternoon and evening, including Jordan Spieth's collapse on the 12th hole and Danny Willett's clutch fini...

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Masters: Saturday Breakdown from 2016-04-09T21:36

GOLF's Sean Zak and Alan Bastable break down Saturday's finishes from the Masters at Augusta National, including the showdown between Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy and the surprising names to ente...

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Masters: Friday Breakdown from 2016-04-08T21:43

Sean Zak sits down with SI GOLF Senior Writer Cam Morfit to discuss the impending Spieth v. McIlroy showdown Saturday at Augusta National. The two discuss that and the group of guys ready to strike...

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Masters: Thursday Breakdown from 2016-04-07T19:47

GOLF's Sean Zak breaks down Day 1 at the 2016 Masters with Josh Berhow and Sports Illustrated's Alan Shipnuck. They discuss the ceremonial opening tee shot as well as Jordan's Spieth spectacular st...

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The 'Hot Take' Podcast from 2016-03-28T09:29

Golf writers Kyle Porter, Shane Ryan, Luke Kerr-Dineen, Trent Ryan and Chris Solomon joined the GOLF.com Podcast to share their hottest take from the golf world. With takes on Bubba Watson (1:53), ...

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Caddie Steve Williams from 2016-03-22T11:29

Famed caddie Steve Williams joins the GOLF.com podcast to discuss life as Tiger Woods' caddie, how that compares to Adam Scott and much more. Williams breaks down what separates Tiger Woods from t...

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How an Amateur Preps for Augusta National and The Masters from 2016-03-03T11:46

USGA Mid-Am champion Sammy Schmitz earned an invite to the 2016 Masters and is knee-deep in his prep for the event five weeks from now. Schmitz discusses how he earned the invite in incredible fash...

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Peter Jacobsen from 2016-02-19T10:30

NBC Golf Analyst and Champions Tour player Peter Jacobsen took a break from his busy broadcast schedule to talk all things PGA Tour. Jacobsen talks Phil Mickelson (3:19), the next best players afte...

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Hank Haney from 2016-01-27T08:13

Longtime golf teacher Hank Haney joined the GOLF.com podcast to discuss his surprise at Greg Norman's departure from the broadcast booth at FOX. Before long, we had Haney talking about his favorit...

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Harold Varner III from 2016-01-20T14:13

PGA Tour rookie Harold Varner III joins the GOLF.com podcast this week to discuss a number of topics, some of them serious (competing with the veterans of the Tour) and others not so much (dabbing,...

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Mark Rolfing from 2016-01-06T09:55

Alan Bastable sits down with golf commentator Mark Rolfing to discuss Rolfing’s recent diagnosis and recovery from Stage 4 cancer of the salivary gland, the support he’s received from top players s...

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2015: The Year in Golf from 2015-12-29T16:52

Editors Jeff Ritter, Coleman McDowell, Alan Bastable and Brendan Mohler share anecdotes from their time on-site at the most memorable moments of the year, from Jordan Spieth’s magical Masters to Ja...

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Earning a Tee Time on The Most Exclusive Courses in the World from 2015-12-22T09:38

It takes extreme commitment to play the top 100 courses in the world, and after 15 years, golf author and blogger John Sabino has done it. Sabino knows just as well as anyone the keys and tricks ...

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Paul Goydos from 2015-12-17T14:28

This week's GOLF.com Podcast features a discussion with former PGA Tour winner and current Champions Tour player Paul Goydos. Goydos is one of the few professional golfers to ever card a score of 5...

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Lorne Rubenstein on His Tiger Woods Interview from 2015-12-10T14:10

Alan Bastable talks with Lorne Rubenstein, the writer on the other end of the Tiger Woods TIME interview. The two discuss Rubenstein's chase of the interview and go over what was left on the cuttin...

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Alan Shipnuck from 2015-12-03T14:45

On this week’s episode of the Golf.com podcast host Alan Bastable talks with SI senior writer Alan Shipnuck about Tiger Woods’ exclusive interview with https://Time.com, the future for the future o...

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Golf Stats Guru Mark Broadie from 2015-11-17T20:02

Columbia Business professor and golf statistics savant Mark Broadie joins the GOLF.com podcast, where we discuss the game as analytically as possible. Mark goes in depth on his career chasing golf ...

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The Dan Plan: 10,000 hours of Practice from 2015-11-06T10:41

On this week’s episode of the Golf.com podcast host with former commercial photographer Dan McLaughlin who, in April 2010, quit his day job to become a professional golfer and possibly qualify for ...

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Dottie Pepper from 2015-10-28T08:43

Alan Bastable sits down with former LPGA champion and current television broadcaster Dottie Pepper, who was recently hired by CBS to replace David Feherty as an on-course reporter for the 2015-16 P...

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Brandel Chamblee from 2015-10-14T12:41

Alan Bastable sits down with former PGA Tour player and current Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee http://twitter.com/chambleebrande to discuss everything from Chamblee’s golf game, his defeat o...

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Bandon Dunes Developer Mike Keiser from 2015-10-09T19:44

This week's edition of the Golf.com podcast brings you an interview from SI senior writer Alan Shipnuck with golf course developer Mike Keiser, owner of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. ...

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Phil Mickelson's Caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay from 2015-04-17T15:48

Sports Illustrated senior writer and golf expert Alan Shipnuck sits down with veteran caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay, who has carried the bags for Phil Mickelson for over 20 years, to discuss the new Jo...

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