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Nice Grass Nice People

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger's sit down every week to discuss the most important and fringiest stories in the world of golf, covering men's and women's professional golf, course architecture, golf business and culture, along with new technology affecting golfers old and new.
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PGA Championship Takeaways & Lessons Learned

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate share their biggest takeaways and lessons they learned from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hot Drops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

May 20, 20261 hr 8 min

2026 PGA Championship Preview

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to preview the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA. The cover which storylines they'll be ignoring ahead of the tournament, play some games to figure out who oddmakers are favoring compared to golf fans, and their picks to win this year's tournament. Before that, they quickly go over results and news from the past week in the world of golf. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE ...

May 12, 20261 hr 29 min

Bryson choosing YouTube over professional golf, Lytham & St. Anne's is back, and what does LIV do next?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to catch up on all the news in the world of pro golf from the past couple weeks, including Royal Lytham & St. Anne's being named host of the 2028 Open, what happens to LIV after 2026, Jim Furyk being named Ryder Cup Captain, and Bryson's intention to focus on his YouTube channel rather than pursue professional golf, post-LIV. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

May 06, 20261 hr 19 min

LIV's cooked, Fitzy silences the jingo dumb dumbs, and Full Swing rewrites the history books

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss all the latest news regarding the potential end of LIV Golf and how its changed professional golf over the past four years. They also discuss Matt Fitzpatrick's win at the RBC Heritage, preview the Chevron Championship, talk about Full Swing Season 4 and much more. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Apr 22, 20261 hr 1 min

Masters Debrief 2026 - Rory wins back-to-back green jackets

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to recap the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. They discuss what this means for winner Rory McIlroy, winners and losers, and their favorite storylines from the tournament. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goo...

Apr 14, 20261 hr 51 min

2026 Masters Preview

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to preview the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Beige recounts his day at Augusta National on Tuesday ahead of Rory McIlroy's Champions Dinner, and they prognosticate who will be near the top of the leaderboard on Sunday afternoon. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Apr 08, 20261 hr 42 min

Bandon vs. Pinehurst: Which coast's flagship golf resort reigns supreme? Plus some obligatory Tiger thoughts

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss which golf resort stands as its respective coast's most complete golf resort, Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst. Kyle has visited both in the past two weeks and it's time to go shot for shot to determine who currently holds the American resort golf crown. Afterwards, the guys address the recent arrest of Tiger Woods and what it means for their parasocial relationship with Tiger Woods. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ li...

Apr 04, 20261 hr 10 min

Problematic purses and patrons at the PLAYERS? Plus, what's missing from the proposed PGA Tour schedule

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to recap and analyze Cam Young's victory at the 2026 PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. They also dive into American golf fan's jingoism, how to improve the fan experience for fans and TV viewers, before offering an alternative to the proposed tour model that Brian Rolapp shared last week. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mar 17, 20261 hr 19 min

PGA Tour playoff match play? Analyzing Brian Rolapp's vision for the future of the tour

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to break down Brian Rolapp's press conference ahead of the PLAYERS Championship to see what they can parse out about the future of the PGA Tour schedule. Listen & Subscribe to The Confused Breakfast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbat...

Mar 12, 20261 hr 4 min

Favorite movie ensemble golf pairings, Luke Donald goes for the 3-peat, and the USGA stays busy with AJ Vens

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are joined by AJ Vens of The Confused Breakfast podcast to figure out which movie ensemble they'd most like to play golf with. Before that, they catch up on the latest news in the world of golf, including the USGA booking its tournament hosts for the next 25 years, Luke Donald being names 2027 European Ryder Cup captain, Billy Horschel's comments on winning scores and more. Listen & Subscribe to The Confused Breakfast on Spotify or Apple Musi...

Mar 05, 20261 hr 20 min

2026 West Coast Swing Recap, plus some takeaways from the Fried Egg's Pro Golf Survey

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to recap a fabulously fun weekend at Riviera Country Club, where Jacob Bridgeman emerged victorious, before recapping the 2026 west coast swing. Then the boys run through all the latest news in the world of golf, before discussing the Fried Egg's 2026 Pro Golf Survey . Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feb 25, 20261 hr 32 min

What does Anthony Kim's LIV win really mean? Plus a great weekend in Monterey with a Spanish Bay makeover

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss Collin Morikawa's win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, then dive deep on Anthony Kim's win at LIV Adelaine and what it means within the golf world and sporting world at large and if its comparisons to Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods are warranted. Finally, the boys discuss the upcoming renovation of Spanish Bay Golf Links in Monterey, Charlie Woods declaring his intent to attend FSU, Justin Thomas' return to pro golf and more....

Feb 18, 20261 hr 27 min

What is a 'real' hole-in-one? LIV gets its way, kinda, and Chris Gotterup is the real deal

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss a snoozy Super Bowl between the Seahawks and Patriots, Neil Shipley's TGL ace and what constitutes a 'real' hole-in-one, recap Chris Gotterup's win at the Waste Management Open in Phoenix, then the news that LIV is being awarded OWGR points and what that means for golf moving forward. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SU...

Feb 11, 20261 hr 21 min

The ageless Justin Rose just keeps impressing, Patrick Reed loves dogfights, and a retro set starter kit update

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss Justin Rose's win at the Farmers Insurance Classic at Torrey Pines in San Diego and go deep on just what it means for a 45-year old athlete to be operating at the peak of his powers. The boys also touch on the LPGA's decision to cancel it's final round due to cold, Pat Reed coming up short in a playoff on the DP World Tour and his departure from LIV, plus much more. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and downlo...

Feb 03, 20261 hr 11 min

Predictions and goals for 2026, Scottie's still kicking down doors, and another new DMK golf resort in rural Washington?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss their bold predictions for 2026, both for professional golf and their own personal golf games. Before that, they cover some exciting news in the world of golf course development, discuss Scottie Scheffler's 20th career PGA Tour victory in Palm Desert, Blades Brown, and LIV's new race-based qualification criteria. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support u...

Jan 28, 20261 hr 31 min

Golf's ball rollback pushed back two years? Plus Beige's New Zealand trip recap, new PGA Tour events and some NFL division round thoughts

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are back to discuss Beige's recent trip to New Zealand, recap division round weekend in the NFL and the NCAA football championship before covering a press release from the United States and Royal & Ancient Golf Associations that the proposed rollback slated to start in 2028 may be delayed by two years until 2030. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

Jan 21, 20261 hr 18 min

Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour! What the fork is the Returning Member Program?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to dive into the news that Brooks Koepka has been reinstated and welcomed back to the PGA Tour via the Returning Member Program, a policy made up on the fly by the PGA Tour Advisory Council. Afterwards, the guys discuss all the news in golf from the past few weeks, including the president's demolition of the National Links Trust, trouble for the PGA Tour's Hawaii events, and John Daly finding a new home in Augusta, GA. Music provided b...

Jan 13, 20261 hr 29 min

Checking back on bold predictions from January, Johnson Wagner to CBS, and Brooks sitting out 2026?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss all the comings and goings in professional golf over the past two weeks, including Johnson Wagner's move to CBS, Brooks Koepka potentially sitting out for a year, results from the Grant Thorton mixed event, plus much more. Then the guys look back at their bold predictions for 2025 to see how they fared. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dec 23, 202544 min

Potential PGA Tour schedule changes, Bandon recap, and the Australian Open is golf's true 5th major.

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are back to hang and discuss Kyle's most recent trip to Bandon Dunes, Beige's FSA conundrum, why the Australian Open may be the 5th best tournament in the world, potential changes to the PGA Tour Schedule in 2027, and a new segment, Fairways with Phil. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dec 12, 20251 hr 20 min

Golf's age curve, people and courses we're thankful for, and what to do with the 2028 Open?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger are back to hang and talk about what the R&A is going to do with the 2028 Open Championship now that the Olympics in Los Angeles have set their tournament dates. They also discuss Kyle's upcoming trip to Bandon Dunes for the Suave Cup, what age constitutes the 'peak' of a professional golf career, and all the things in golf they're thankful for this year. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support thos...

Nov 26, 20251 hr 18 min

New Zealand golf culture and planning the perfect kiwi golf holiday with Clay Varnbuhler

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and is joined by friend and turfgrass savant Clay Varnbuhler to discuss all things New Zealand golf. Clay recently spent a year working and living in New Zealand at the famed Tara Iti Golf Club, and shares what he learned about golf culture in New Zealand, then the two discuss how to plan the perfect kiwi golf trip and where NZ ranks among international golf destinations. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support those who suppor...

Nov 19, 20251 hr 22 min

LIV becomes LXXII, Phil Mickelson is getting cooked, again. Plus a ranking of the best golf beers!

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss LIV Golf's recent announcement that its tournaments will be contested over 72 holes going forward, a change that begs the question, does it even matter? Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson making headlines with his recent endorsement of company Sable Offshore, amid allegations of insider trading. Finally, they rank their favorite places to enjoy a beer when enjoying the beautiful game. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠⁠ listen...

Nov 11, 20251 hr 14 min

Favorite winter golf destinations, sad Keegan, and Amazon enters the golf ball market

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger congregate to discuss a fun October on the DP World Tour, Amazon's new golf balls, sad Keegan Bradley, the legend of Cary Middlecoff and their top winter golf destinations. Music provided by broiler - ⁠⁠ listen to and download his music here ⁠⁠ Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hot Drops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Golf Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Nov 04, 20251 hr 17 min

Worst things that can happen on a golf course, Tiger is officially cooked and Rory's beef with America

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger discuss the current state of golf during the offseason, recap recent pro tournaments including Xander Schauffele's win in Japan and Jeeno Thitikul's vicotry in Shanghai, and delve into Tiger Woods' latest surgery. They also explore Rory McIlroy's shift towards global golf and the implications for the PGA Tour. The episode concludes with a new segment on the top five worst things that can happen on the golf course. Music provided by broiler - ⁠ li...

Oct 15, 20251 hr 7 min

How will we remember the 2025 Ryder Cup?

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reflect on their experiences with the 2025 Ryder Cup, discussing the emotional aftermath, the impact of fan behavior, and memorable moments from past Ryder Cups. They analyze the performance of both teams, the course setup, and the significance of individual players' contributions. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by the American team and the dominance of the European squad. They also discuss the MVPs of the tournament and what go...

Oct 08, 20251 hr 33 min

Ryder Cup 2025 Mega Preview!

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is joined by Steve 'Beige' Berger and Chris Derr to preview this weekend's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black! The hosts reflect on their personal experiences with the Ryder Cup, the dynamics of crowd behavior, and the potential impact of fan interactions on players. They also analyze key players, including rookies, and the unique challenges of match play, particularly regarding concessions and etiquette. They analyze player dynamics, potential pairings, and the legacy of key p...

Sep 23, 20251 hr 41 min

Ryder Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch!!

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger dive into the exciting world of golf as they prepare for next week's Ryder Cup. They discuss the overwhelming sports weekend, recap Scottie Scheffler's win at the Procore, Alex Noren emerging victorious at the BMW PGA, and Charley Hull's dubious win in Cincinnati, and analyze the performances of key players. The conversation shifts to the dynamics of the Ryder Cup teams, including vice captains and potential what-if scenarios for player selection...

Sep 16, 20251 hr 14 min

Cypress Point TV takeaways, Rory's national open tour, and an exhilarating Penny Cup recap

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reunite to discuss the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club and Rory McIlroy's impressive win at the Irish Open, before previewing the tournaments at Wentworth and Silverado. They delve into the differences between match play and stroke play, highlight emerging talents in the sport, and share personal anecdotes from recent golf trips. The conversation also touches on the latest golf news, including Bryson DeChambeau at Cypress Point and Tyrrell Hatto...

Sep 11, 20251 hr 19 min

Walker Cup PSA

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is dropping in to give our listeners a friendly reminder to check out this weekend's Walker Cup at Cypress Point. If the Ryder Cup was played at one of the best golf courses in the world, but was void of any of the silly off-the-course mess that surrounds the Ryder Cup, that's this weekend's Walker Cup. Enjoy! Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hot Drops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sep 05, 202514 min

Wild weekend in golf, Captain Bradley speculation, and bracing for impact

Steve 'Beige' Berger is riding solo this week, discussing Tommy Fleetwood's victory at the Player's Championship, this week's Ryder Cup picks for Team USA, and what the next month could be like for Captain Keegan Bradley. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUAVE GOLF ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hot Drops ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Golf Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscrib...

Aug 26, 202531 min
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