Seven of the most prestigious men's amateur golf events have united to form the Elite Amateur Golf Series, a summer-long race to USGA and pro exemptions for its top five finishers. Jordan Perez chats with co-founder Andy Priest of the Southern Golf Association to learn more about the formation, how the series works, if LIV Golf exemptions could be in its future, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patrick Flavin made the most of his sponsor exemption into the John Deere Classic finishing tied for 10th and locking up a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals series. Not long ago, he had missed advancing through second stage of Q-School and was staring down a season on the Latin America Tour. Patrick discusses a magical Sunday playing with Zach Johnson and an incredible back nine run that secured him the best finish of his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Longtime PGA Tour member Robert Garrigus was the first reported player to ask for a waiver from the PGA Tour to play in a LIV event. Much has changed since. Professional golf has been deeply shaken and Garrigus discusses all of it openly and unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We check in with Hayden Springer who joined The Grind from a PGA Tour Latinoamerica event in Colombia. He discusses travel, his solid recent play and his daughter's health condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hayden Buckley is T-3 and one stroke behind the leaders heading into the weekend at the 122nd US Open at The Country Club. Last year, after his unlikely win on the Korn Ferry Tour, Hayden spoke with Ryan French. Given his incredible rise and relevance in the moment, Ryan revists that interview with Hayden, providing context for how he made it to the top of the US Open leaderboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Perez caught up with the top-ranked amateur ahead of the 42nd Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club. Rose opens up about her incredible freshman year and the attention that has come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part two, Dustin Manning attempts to explain how the financial health of the Big Money Classic fell apart. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NCAA's burgeoning mental health crisis is a cause for concern in every sport, but what does it mean for college golf? Fire Pit Collective's Jordan Perez sat down with Mike Clark, a sport psychologist at the University of Arizona, to explore the question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dustin Manning founded and operated the Big Money Classic, a mini tour event that promised a big return to tournament contenders, but didn't deliver. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. Part 1 of 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob Labritz was a lifelong club professional who had the dream of winning a PGA Tour card. After a career of giving lessons and running his club's golf operations, he achieved what he had long visualized at Champions Tour Q-School and won. Rob reflects on his journey in this uplifting pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniela Iacobelli is the all-time leading money winner on the Epson Tour. She is a 3 time winner who has played multiple seasons on the LPGA Tour. More importantly, she is one of the most fun and entertaining personalities in the game. She shares hilarious stories from the road and discusses her strong recent play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JJ Killeen is many things: former PGA Tour player, club pro, podcast host, social media star, beer aficionado and now, course developer. JJ discusses his role in developing Red Feather Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas, his upcoming start in the Byron Nelson Classic, and rates an assortment of beers sent by host Ryan French. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One year ago, Ben Griffin was a mortgage loan officer. Now, he is on the verge of earning a PGA Tour card. Ryan French talks to Ben about an amazing year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golf Sponsorship company, Carry, is attempting to democratize golf sponsorship for aspiring Tour professionals. Carry CEO, Donnie Dotson and professional golfer Matt Picanso join the pod to discuss how the company works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willy Wilcox has struggled with a drug addiction for 20 years. He tried what his friends called “birdie pills” for the first time when he was 15. Since then he has used most hard-core drugs that you can think of, has overdosed multiple times, and somehow for a couple years was one of the best ball strikers in the entire world. Willy takes us through his battle with addiction while being a member of the PGA Tour. As he fights to stay clean, he shares his story as a message to others who might be ...
After losing his Korn Ferry Tour status and missing at 2nd Stage of Q-School, Patrick Flavin Monday qualified for the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship. With Patrick's Dad Mark on the bag, the duo were in contention on Sunday, leading to nearly enough non-member points to change the course of Patrick's career. Patrick and Mark join The Grind to discuss recent success and the highs and lows of the chase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnyst...
West Florida Golf Tour President and Tournament Director Christian Bartolacci discusses the state of developmental tour golf and how to improve the system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2002 PLAYERS Champion and current Golf Channel commentator, Craig Perks, reflects on his win 20 years ago and the ups and downs of his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan sits down with Brett Graff and Geoff Lofstead of the South Florida PGA section, to discuss the recent 16 for 1 playoff at the Honda Monday Q and all the considerations of operating a PGA Tour qualifier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin recap what it was like to shoot a third round 66 and make the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan French sits down with Mark Baldwin after the completion of his first round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the first episode of the week that is the AT&T Pro-am. As Mark Baldwin starts his week in Pebble Beach and prepares for the AT&T Pebble Beach pro-am, he and I talk about what led up to this point. What began with sleepless nights waiting for the decision of whether he would get an exemption to the excitement of getting it. Mark discusses his goals for the week and finding the balance of enjoying such a fantastic opportunity and not forgetting this is a workweek. Learn more about ...
A collection of all the best clips from the past season of Any Given Monday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special holiday Any Given Monday, we compiled a handful of the best stories from qualifiers around the country. Various guests tell hilarious and wild tales of massive playoffs, drug use, strange attire choices and crazy breaks, which make qualifiers so unique and memorable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jim Knous (Hard K) is a PGA Tour player who recently had 2 events to save his status after coming back from a medical extension. Jim discusses what a medical leave from the PGA Tour means and the improvable finishes that saved his job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zack Fischer is the only professional player to ever win Korn Ferry Tour Q-School Final Stage twice. After losing his KFT status and spending the past few seasons trying to fight his way back, Zack returned to Q-School Finals in Savannah in November where he battled through the cold, wet elements to win Q-School again. Zack talks about his journey, his support system and his win. Intro Music "Triumphant Return" by Youtube Studio creator Audionautix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Callum Tarren has earned his PGA Tour card after a long journey that began in England, took him all over China and onto America. In this episode, Callum discusses crossing many time zones in search of achieving his dream, stories from the journey and what it means to be a new parent and PGA Tour card holder. Callum's fiancee is a pilates instructor who gives online consultations and teaches classes in her studio. Find out more about the strong Mama at www.pilatesguru.co.uk or on IG, at @ashleigh...
Host Ryan French has often referred to Mark Anguiano as the best professional golfer without status. Mark changed that recently when he made it through 2nd stage of Q-School and reflects on what it means to finally regain KFT status. Mark discusses his plan for final stage and how a COVID year changed his perspective on golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Host Ryan French speaks with 2 different Korn Ferry Tour members detailing the specific costs of chasing golf's highest level. This episode is a detailed look at how much it costs to play professional golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniela Iacobelli has won 3 times on the Symetra Tour, has graduated to the LPGA, lost her status and is now back on the Symetra Tour. More importantly, she has one of the most fun and interesting personalities in golf. Some have called her the female John Daly - a smoker, drinker, gambler and storyteller, Daniela shares some hilarious stories of life of Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
