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50 Things That Changed Golf

Golf Digestwww.golfdigest.com
The 50 Things That Changed Golf podcast is hosted by Shane Ryan and Jamie Kennedy. Each episode dives deep into moments and events in golf history that have shaped the sport we all love. Every two weeks, join for a walk back in time, with some humour and made-up awards mixed throughout.
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Episodes

Episode 127: The Spirit of the Masters with Erik Anders Lang

It's Masters Week, and Erik Anders Lang, host of Adventures in Golf, joins Sam Weinman and Ashley Mayo at Augusta National to talk about the unique vibe of the season's first major, and how so much of the tournament's appeal has to do with more than who wins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 04, 201841 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Episode 126: 2018 Masters preview (w/special guest Fred Couples)

Sam Weinman, Joel Beall and Ryan Herrington take a look at the early storylines ahead of the 2018 Masters. Among the players discussed: Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and, of course, Tiger Woods. In the second half of the podcast, Stephen Hennessey interviews 1992 Masters champion Fred Couples to get his thoughts about the fabled tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 30, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Special Longform Podcast: Jack and Jackie Nicklaus re-watch the '86 Masters

The author of the greatest Masters victory of all and his caddie had never watched the CBS broadcast of that magical afternoon—until we came by with the tape. Listen as Jack and Jackie Nicklaus describe their emotions, their decision-making, and the unique circumstances behind the 1986 Masters, and what that day means to them now. Narrated by Guy Yocom. Produced by Brittany Romano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Mar 29, 201835 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Houston Open

Golf Digest's Joel Beall and Christopher Powers discuss the Houston Open, where several top-name players (Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose to name three) are hoping to play well in their final start before the Masters. It's not just the stars, however, focused at G.C. of Houston, but guys like Steve Stricker hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, win and earn the last ticket to Augusta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Mar 28, 201817 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Fantasy Fix: 2018 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship

Golf Digest's Joel Beall, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers break out the brackets from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship to find who can survive and advance all the way to the title at Austin Country Club. Can Dustin Johnson repeat as champ? Or will the vagaries of match play—or merely a tough draw—get him and some of the other big names in the field? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Mar 20, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Golf Digest's Joel Beall, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers break down the field at the Arnold Palmer Invitational to uncover a few fantasy sleepers when picking your lineups this week for Bay Hill. The conversation includes a look at defending champion Marc Leishman, but quickly explores the value in taking Tiger Woods after his T-2 showing at the Valspar Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Mar 14, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 208

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Valspar Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall pick through the field at the Valspar Championship to identify the best bets as you fill out your fantasy lineup. Tiger Woods is playing at Innisbrook outside Tampa for the first time as a pro on the PGA Tour, but do our guys feel good enough about his game to take him in their lineups? And who else has their eye? Listen up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

Mar 07, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Fantasy Fix: 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall discuss the field at the WGC-Mexico Championship. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson aims to defend his title, but will be chased by some of the game's best, with Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm among the top-ranked players who Myers and Beall debate whether to take for your fantasy lineups this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 28, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Episode 125: Tiger Woods' big step forward

It's the rare podcast centered around a player who finished 12th place in a tournament, but when that player is Tiger Woods, who at one point not long ago seemed destined for only past tense references, exceptions are made. Brian Wacker, Sam Weinman, and Alex Myers discuss Woods' 12th-place finish in the Honda Classic and pose the inevitable question of whether even bigger things are still to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Feb 26, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Episode 124: Training the game's top players

Increasingly, golfers who want to compete at the highest level need to pay greater attention to their fitness. Joey Diovisavli, or "Joey D" is the trainer to Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and others, and has been named one of Golf Digest's top golf fitness professionals in the U.S. He joins us to talk about what players are doing when they log so many hours in the gym, and what you can do physically to up your game this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Feb 21, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 204

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Honda Classic

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall breakdown the field at this week's Honda Classic. While happy to see Tiger Woods playing, the guys aren't skeptical about taking him for their Fantasy lineups, but other marquee players such as Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler do seem to catch their eye. Oh, and the surprise disagreement on Oscar contending sports movie should keep you listening until the bitter end! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

Feb 21, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 203

Episode 123: Billy Hurley III

What prompted PGA Tour winner Billy Hurley III to put out an "attack ad" against Jordan Spieth as both men pursued the chairmanship of the tour's Player Advisory Council? What exactly does the PAC do? Hurley explains to Sam Weinman in this week's bonus episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 202

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Genesis Open

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall are back together in studio, breaking down the field for the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club outside Los Angeles. Dustin Johnson is back to defend his title in a stacked field that includes Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and some guy named Tiger Woods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 14, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 201

Episode 122: Inside Golf Digest's Hot List 2018

Golf Digest equipment editors Mike Stachura and E. Michael Johnson join Sam Weinman to discuss the 2018 Golf Digest Hot List: how the process works and what you need to know to be knowledge about the latest and greatest in golf equipment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 200

Fantasy Fix: 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Golf Digest’s Joel Beall and Stephen Hennessey break down the field at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. There are a handful of players who regularly perform well in the old Crosby Clambake, including Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brandt Snedeker and defending champion Jordan Spieth. Our guys help you figure out who among them is worthy picking again as you fill out your fantasy lineup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Feb 07, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 199

Episode 121: Gary Woodland

Golf Digest's Sam Weinman talks with Gary Woodland about his emotional win this past weekend at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Woodland discusses about the challenges of 2017, in which he and his wife Gabby went through heartbreak and joy during her pregnancy with twins, and his renewed efforts to become a more complete player. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 07, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 198

Episode 120: Tony Finau

Rising PGA Tour star Tony Finau talks to Golf Digest's Stephen Hennessey on this week's podcast. Finau joins us from the Waste Management Phoenix Open having just signed a new club deal with local equipment manufacturer Ping. Finau talks about his acclimation to the PGA Tour, the power game he possesses and what it's like to play in front of the wild crowds at TPC Scottsdale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

Jan 31, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 197

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open

Golf Digest's Stephen Hennessey and Joel Beall break down the field at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Can Hideki Matsuyama make it three wins in three years at TPC Scottsdale? And how will the party atmosphere impact this year's event? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 30, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 196

Episode 119: Sam Saunders

Sam Saunders joins Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington on the latest podcast. The two discuss how Saunders, in his fourth full season on the PGA Tour, is coming into his own as a player as well as how he has embraced his unique identity in golf as the grandson of the legendary Arnold Palmer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 201821 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Farmers Insurance Open

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Stephen Hennessey break down the field at the Farmers Insurance Open where, you may have heard, Tiger Woods makes his official return to the PGA Tour. Is Woods one of the guys' picks? And who else do they think is worth your while as you fill out your fantasy golf lineup for Torrey Pines? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 22, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Episode 118: Losing weight while eating burgers—and playing golf

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington talks to the magazine's fitness editor, Ron Kaspriske, about how he lost 23 pounds in a year while still eating pizza, ice cream and burgers. And guess what? Golf played an important role! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 193

Episode 118: Losing weight while eating burgers—and playing golf

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington talks to the magazine's fitness editor, Ron Kaspriske, about how he lost 23 pounds in a year while still eating pizza, ice cream and burgers. And guess what? Golf played a important role! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 192

Fantasy Fix: 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall are back to recap the Sony Open in Hawaii and to offer their fantasy picks for this week's CareerBuilder Challenge. Can Adam Hadwin post another 59 like he did a year ago at this event? Or do the guys like other players, such as defending champion Hudson Swafford. The guys debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 17, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 191

Special Longform Feature: Chasing Ty Tryon

In 2001, 17-year-old Ty Tryon became the youngest player to earn his PGA Tour card through qualifying school. Billed as a future superstar, Tryon barely lasted more than a full season. Some 15 years later, we wanted to know what exactly happened, and that led to our chase, both the literal and figurative variety, of Ty Tryon. In digging into this story, we spoke with people from Ty’s past: his former coaches, teammates, his caddie, other journalists who covered him, and more. The result is a sto...

Jan 10, 201849 minSeason 1Ep. 190

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Sony Open in Hawaii

Golf Digest editors Alex Myers and Joel Beall recap the start of the season at Kapalua and make their selections for this week's Sony Open in Hawaii. The guys discuss whether the crazy low numbers from a year ago at Waialae Country Club will be seen again in 2018—and who you should be picking to take advantage of the scoring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 10, 201830 minSeason 1Ep. 189

Fantasy Fix: 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall, our fantasy golf experts, are back for 2018 as the PGA Tour returns with the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The guys preview the event at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii (where reigning player of the year Justin Thomas is the defending champion) as well as take a look at the season ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 03, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 188

Episode 117: 2017 Golf Year In Review

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington, Sam Weinman, Joel Beall and Keely Levins discuss the year in golf 2017, the highs (Justin Thomas, U.S. Presidents Cup team), the lows (Rules snafus, Donald Trump), the biggest surprises (Tiger's comeback), the sentimental stories (Sergio gets his major) and what we’ll remember most from the past 12 months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 20, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 187

Episode 116: Julian Suri

Golf Digest's Max Adler talks to Julian Suri, a 26-year-old former All-American at Duke who jumped from 1,148th on the World Ranking to start 2017 to 62nd at the end of the year, thanks to a solid season on the European Tour that included a victory at the Made in Demark tournament. Suri discusses his circuitous route to pro golf, his decision to play on the European Tour and his goals for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Dec 14, 201735 minSeason 1Ep. 186

Episode 115: Lexi Thompson

Golf Digest's Keely Levins talks with Lexi Thompson as they recap an eventful—and successful—2017 season for the 22-year-old LPGA star. Thompson, playing alongside Tony Finau and competing against the men at this week's QBE Shootout, discusses her thoughts about the past year and what she's focusing on with her game in preparation for 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 07, 201718 minSeason 1Ep. 185

Episode 114: Tiger Woods' return at the 2017 Hero World Challenge

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington, Alex Myers, Joel Beall and Brian Wacker discuss the competitive return of Tiger Woods at this week's Hero World Challenge. We break down what's different about this comeback in the Bahamas and the optimism, fueled by fellow players and fans, over just what to expect from the 14-time major champion this week and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 29, 201739 minSeason 1Ep. 184
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