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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 113: Gerina and Martin Piller

Golf Digest's Alex Myers interviews Gerina and Martin Piller, the first couple of golf. The wife-husband team talk about what it's like for both of them to compete professionally on their respective tours, and how they balance their careers with their family life. The Pillers describe their humorous courtship and the novel ways they can support each other (and their game) while apart. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Nov 21, 201734 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Episode 112: Dru Love

Dru Love, son of Hall of Famer Davis Love III joins Alex Myers to talk about his appearance in his hometown RSM Classic, and his attempts to make it to the PGA Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 201722 minSeason 1Ep. 182

Fantasy Fix: 2017 RSM Classic

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall review Patton Kizzire's win in Mexico, the controversial finish at the Schwab Cup and their fantasy best bets at the final official fall tournament, the RSM Classic at Sea Island. Could this week find another player—Ollie Schniederjans perhaps?—grab his first PGA Tour title? Our guys break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 15, 201732 minSeason 1Ep. 181

Fantasy Fix: 2017 OHL Classic at Mayakoba

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall are back to break down the field at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba, where Rickie Fowler is among the highest ranked players in the field. Can defending champ Pat Perez repeat, or will a young player like Chesson Hadley or Beau Hossler carry over their solid play from Vegas and bring it to Mexico? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 08, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Episode 111: Greg Norman

The former world No. 1 and golf Hall of Famer joins Max Adler in our 1 World Trade Center studio to talk about his new business venture with Verizon, the "Shark Experience," which seeks to transform how we spend our time in golf carts. You can read more about it here: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/greg-normans-new-business-venture-aims-to-make-the-golf-course-experience-bigger-and-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Nov 01, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Fantasy Fix: 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

Golf Digest's Joel Beall and Stephen Hennessey pick through the field at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin outside of Las Vegas. The guys explore local favorites, like UNLV alum Charley Hoffman, as well as a few other players who might be off your radar but are worth a look. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 01, 201719 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Episode 110: Playing golf 1,200 miles across Mongolia

A different type of guest this week as we speak with Adam Rolston, who this summer played golf across Mongolia, traveling 1,200 miles and needing 20,093 shots over 82 days. You can also read more about his amazing journey along with his friend and caddie Ron Rutland here: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/conquering-the-worlds-longest-golf-hole-mongolia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 27, 201736 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Episode 109: What makes a great teacher?

With the release of Golf Digest's biennial 50 Best Teachers in America list, Matthew Rudy joins Sam Weinman to talk about how the list is constructed, why certain teachers rank ahead of others, and the growing influence of technology in golf instruction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 19, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Fantasy Fix: 2017 CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Stephen Hennessey break down the field for the inaugural CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges, the PGA Tour's first official stroke-play event in South Korea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 201718 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Episode 108: Jerry Kelly

The PGA Tour Champions rookie joins Alex Myers to talk about Wisconsin, hockey, and life on the mulligan circuit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 12, 201742 minSeason 1Ep. 174

Fantasy Fix: 2017 CIMB Classic

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Stephen Hennessey break down the CIMB Classic, the first of three straight PGA Tour events in Asia. Two-time defending champion (and 2017 FedEx Cup winner) Justin Thomas is an obvious here, but the guys debate some other golfers to consider as well, including Brendan Steele, Charl Schwartzel and Ian Poulter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 11, 201719 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Fantasy Fix: 2017 Safeway Open

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall are back from their long off season (one week?!?) to break down the 2017-'18 PGA Tour's season opener, the Safeway Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 04, 201731 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Episode 107: World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2017 members

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington talks to Ian Woosnam, Lorena Ochoa, Meg Mallon and Davis Love III, the four living members of the World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2017, on the eve of their induction ceremony in New York City. The players discuss their careers and some of the moments along the way that helped define them as Hall of Fame golfers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 26, 201722 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Episode 106: 2017 Presidents Cup Preview

Golf Digest's Sam Weinman, Alex Myers and Ryan Herrington discuss the upcoming Presidents Cup at Liberty National, exploring whether this will be the lopsided American victory that many are predicting or whether the International side is ready to pull off the upset outside New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 201726 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Episode 105: Amateur standout Stewart Hagestad

Defending U.S. Mid-Am champ Stewart Hagestad joins the podcast to discuss a dream 2017 season in which he was the low amateur in the Masters, qualified for the U.S. Open, and delivered the clinching point for the U.S. Walker Cup team at his home course, Los Angeles Country Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 201735 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Episode 104: Peter Uihlein

The former amateur standout on his road to qualifying for the PGA Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 14, 201717 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Fantasy Fix: 2017 BMW Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall survived the PGA Tour's week off and they're back to discuss their fantasy picks for BMW Championship, the third event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Among the players up for discussion: Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and ... Pat Perez (!?). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 12, 201730 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Episode 103: Stacy Lewis

Golf Digest's Alex Myers talks with Stacy Lewis about her emotional victory on Sunday at the LPGA's Cambia Portland Classic. The Houston native and former World No. 1, winless in three years but with 12 runner-ups in that time, had pledged before the event to donate all her earnings to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. She made good on that with her first-place check and discussed the most memorable victory of her career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Sep 05, 201717 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Episode 102: Jim McLean on developing junior golfers

Jim McLean is a perennial on Golf Digest's ranking of America's Best Teachers, as well as a longtime professional editor for the magazine. Well versed in every aspect of golf instruction, McLean has great insight into raising junior golfers, how to develop talent while making it fun, and where we often go wrong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 30, 201724 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Fantasy Fix: 2017 Dell Technologies Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall are back to dissect the field at the Dell Technologies Championship at TPC Boston and offer their picks for your fantasy lineup. Among the players discussed: Dustin Johnson, Louis Oosthuizen, Rory McIlroy and Charley Hoffman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 30, 201735 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Episode 101: Masters chairman Billy Payne retires

Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington and Jaime Diaz discuss Billy Payne's retirement as chairman at Augusta National and of the Masters Tournament, his legacy at the club and what to expect from his successor, Fred Ridley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 24, 201722 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Fantasy Fix 2017: 2017 Northern Trust

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Christopher Powers discuss their favorites from a fantasy golf perspective from Glen Oaks, site of the The Northern Trust, as the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 22, 201719 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Fantasy Fix: 2017 Wyndham Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall review last week's events at the PGA at Quail Hollow and break down the field at the Wyndham Championship, the PGA Tour's last regular season event for 2016-'17. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 16, 201727 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Episode 100: Gary McCord

Golf Digest's Stephen Hennessey catches up with CBS Sports TV commentator Gary McCord at Quail Hollow Club, on the eve of the 99th PGA Championship. The pair discuss the year's final major, Jordan Spieth's impressive pursuit of the career Grand Slam and the origin of McCord's signature 'stache. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 09, 201736 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Fantasy Fix: 2017 PGA Championship

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall explore the 99th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club and who they like/dislike in filling out their fantasy golf lineups for the year's final major. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 08, 201729 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Episode 99: PGA Preview! Jordan Spieth, the career Grand Slam, and more

The season's final major is upon us with the PGA Championship at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club, and the biggest storyline is whether Jordan Spieth can complete the career Grand Slam. Golf Digest editors Sam Weinman, Ryan Herrington, Alex Myers, and Joel Beall discuss Spieth's chances, whether his feat would be more impressive than when Tiger Woods did it, as well as how Rory McIlroy is expected to fare with a new caddie in tow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Aug 04, 201736 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Episode 98: Annika Sorenstam

Golf Digest's Keely Levins talks to Annika Sorenstam ahead of this month's Solheim Cup, asking the European captain about the upcoming event as well as discussing the health of the LPGA Tour and women's golf overall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 03, 201719 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Fantasy Fix: 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall look ahead to the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the golfers who are your best bets when filling out your fantasy lineups. Among the players discussed: Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 02, 201715 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Episode 97: Terry Jastrow

Longtime golf television producer, author, and actor Terry Jastrow joins the podcast to talk about his career in golf television in which he produced more than 60 major championships, and his new book, "The Trial Of Prisoner 043," which is out August 1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 01, 201744 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Episode 96: Michael Phelps

Golf Digest's Alex Myers talks with Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps to talk about his new obsession, golf, the big bet he has in the sport and the time be made the longest televised putt in history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 27, 201716 minSeason 1Ep. 154
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