After an eventful rookie season, Scottie Scheffler joins us to talk about playing with Tiger at Augusta, shooting 59, his big payout from the Tour Championship, what he's learned from other players, why he spent 4 years at Texas, and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2020•52 min•Ep. 382
DJ and Soly chat about Match 3.0, Phil, Steph's handicap, and what to expect with the future of that franchise. Also, an extensive interview with David McLay Kidd (33:30) talking in detail about Bandon, Tetherow, his evolution as an architect, Mammoth Dunes, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 381
Joaquín Niemann arrived quickly on the PGA Tour scene. We chat about growing up in Chile, what golf is like at home, learning from his early trips to the United States, playing against Tiger in the Presidents Cup, how Ernie Els helped his team strategize, his cousin's life that he's trying to save, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2020•47 min•Ep. 380
The 2019 US Mid-Am Champ joins us to chat about playing in the freaking Masters, stories from the week, joining some tour regulars for a practice round, the Crow's nest, and everything else from the 2020 event. We also discuss how he got there, the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, the U.S. Am at Bandon, his future plans, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 379
Three time NBA Champion Stephen Curry joins to discuss playing in the Ellie Mae Classic, what it was like to tee it up with professionals, the success he had his first three rounds, the struggle in the last one, and his background in golf. He also discusses reviving the golf program at Howard, some hoops, similarities and differences between basketball and golf, Steve Kerr, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 378
DJ blitzes the Masters scoring record, Rory teases, JT and Rahm fade, and everything else from Masters Sunday. We discuss DJ's career, how many majors he ends up with, his best comps, why we haven't seen more of this from him, some stories from hanging out with him in Myrtle Beach, and a lot more. We go down the leaderboard, discuss Augusta's recent progressive moves, some coverage takes, and a ton more. This one was especially fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 377
DJ lifts and separates, JT rises then falls, Rory makes some more birdies, and everything else from a relatively sleepy Saturday at Augusta. We discuss whether records will fall tomorrow, who has the best chance to catch DJ, his past struggles closing out majors, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 376
Rahm on the move, DJ and JT among the leaders, Rory stinks and then he doesn't and everything else from Friday at Augusta. A ton of people within shouting distance and a lot to talk about, including Cantlay, Cam Smith, Honest Abe, Spieth, Cat, Phil, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 375
A soppy Augusta National yields some low scores, and we chat about the guys that made moves, those that disappointed, Bryson, Tiger, Rory, Spieth, Casey, Schauffele, and everything else from a fun day one in Augusta. We chat about the incredible online viewing experience, new camera angles, a patron-less Augusta, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2020•55 min•Ep. 374
Masters week is finally here, and there's a lot to discuss. Soly, Tron, DJ, and Randy sit down to chat about what we know as of Tuesday of Masters week, how that has affected the handicapping, conditions, grass, Bryson, his eye-popping practice rounds, Rory, Tiger, and a bunch of listener questions. We talk about replacing 17 in the routing, the funnel pin on 16, how the 13th will play, the eery atmosphere, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 373
Long time Augusta attendee Wright Thompson joins to share some of his favorite Augusta stories, some perspective on what the Masters means to him, how the voiceovers for ESPN's coverage come together, his incredible Tiger Woods story from 2016, and how his father never making it to Augusta still sits with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 372
Matty Kelly has caddied in many Masters, and he sits down with us in advance of next week's event to go through his yardage books, talk about each hole, how they play it, how Bryson might play it, and a ton of other great Augusta nuggets along the way. This one was a blast, and it will give you a ton of things to get excited about in advance of next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 371
Matt Fitzpatrick made some headlines with some of his comments a few weeks ago. He joins the pod to add some context behind those comments, the relationship between distance and the game of golf, Bryson, and course setups. We also go deep on Augusta as we turn our attention towards the Masters, getting into some of his specific notes from his yardage book, what it takes to compete there, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2020•58 min•Ep. 370
Jim Urbina joins DJ to talk about his career in golf course architecture including his early work under Pete Dye, working under Tom Doak at Pacific Dunes, the creation of Old Macdonald, the restoration at Pasatiempo, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 369
Soly is now married. The rest of the crew gathers to recap Patrick Cantlay's win at the Zozo, Bryson's latest video and the rest of the weekend at Sherwood. We also get into the LPGA and Euro Tour events before a deep dive into Soly's wedding, Neil breaking par for the first time, and your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 368
Long time golf course architect Bobby Weed joins to discuss learning from Pete Dye, drainage, building golf courses for modern players, the TPC network, working for the PGA Tour, renovations, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 367
Kokrak moves all-in and wins his first PGA Tour event, and we definitely don't beat that into the ground. We discuss Shadow Creek as a PGA Tour venue, Tyrell Hatton, Xander, Bryson at Augusta, some listener questions, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 366
Rocco! The story telling legend joins the show to talk about the '06 Masters, '08 US Open, dealing with back pain, knowing he didn't have what it took to compete on the PGA Tour, figuring out what it takes, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 365
Martin Laird wins the Shriners, so we spend most of the show talking about Bryson's comments this week, as he tees it up for the the last time until the Masters. 48 inch drivers, the line on 13, technology/distance, etc., all covered extensively. We also discuss Matt Wolff's rise, Will Zalatoris' nearly tracking down special temporary membership, Sei Young Kim's dominant performance at the KPMG Women's PGA, Koepka's return, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 364
Part 2 of the Tourist Sauce, Season Six: Oregon podcast episode. We recap our experiences at Bandon Trails, Bandon Dunes (10:45), Bandon Crossings (27:45), Tetherow (39:00), and Silvies Valley Ranch (53:30). Catch the premiere tonight (Oct 6) on the NLU YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 363
Tourist Sauce, Season Six: Oregon premieres this Tuesday on our YouTube Channel. On this episode, we discuss the logistics of our trip, as well as our experiences at Portland Golf Club (19:30), Eastmoreland (24:00), Wildwood (28:30), Gearhart (35:00), Old Macdonald (56:30), Pacific Dunes (1:06:00), and Sheep Ranch (1:22:00). Part II will be published on Tuesday in advance of the premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 362
Hudson Swafford joins us shortly after his win in the Dominican Republic to talk through the pressure of the back nine, how he channeled the nerves, persevered through a double bogey, and his health battles the last few years. On the back half, Mackenzie Hughes joins to talk about his wild ride towards the end of the season, needing to par the last at the BMW to make it to East Lake, getting back in the majors, Winged Foot, Corales, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 361
A slow week in golf means a two hour episode. Max Homa joins us to talk about the Corales Puntacana, his fall, the U.S. Open conditions, the Payne's Valley Cup, and a lot more. On the back half, Soly, D.J., and Max create a "composite" PGA Tour course, going through the best first hole, best second hole, best third, all the way through the 18th. Some holes you would expect to see on there, and some that you might not. This was maybe too much fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 360
Paul McGinley joins to talk about golf in England and Ireland, his first Ryder Cup, what Sam Torrance told him about his role on the team, the bits and pieces he learned from his captains, and how it molded him into the captain of the 2014. He gives great detail on how he managed egos, individual relationships, expectations, statistics, and everything else that goes into the complicated role of captain. Special thanks to BMW for their support of our Ryder Cup content, and we look forward to prov...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 359
Gil Hanse joins us to discuss how the 2020 U.S. Open played out at Winged Foot, his reaction to what Bryson was able to do, how he restored Winged Foot, green firmness, how to test the best players in the world, regulation at the USGA level, a few of his ongoing projects, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 358
Welcome to the new age. Bryson obliterates the field at Winged Foot, and we try to place his performance, his future, Wolff, Rory, DJ, setup, NBC, and everything else from U.S. Open week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 357
Wolff! A fun Saturday means some fun content from tonight's live show. We (of course) revisit the course setup debate, discuss how great Wolff's round was, how technology has played an enormous role in what we're viewing this week, how The Big Golfer is still in this, Reed getting ejected, and everything else from Saturday at the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 356
Bryson has entered the chat, Reed scrambles his way into a one shot lead, JT fades and then rebounds, Spieth and the Cat eject, Rory drifts, and everything else from Friday at the U.S. Open. We revisit our spirited debate on the course setup, and look forward to conditions continuing to ramp up as the weekend goes along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2020•52 min•Ep. 355
TC and Randy rail on the USGA for the soft setup while Soly and DJ try to calm them down, as the gang reacts to a mild day one at the 2020 U.S. Open. We talk about what makes a good setup, why it played easier than expected, and what we think is going to happen the rest of the week. We talk JT, Rory, Spieth, DJ, Rahm, Phil, and everything else from day one. This episode also aired live on our Periscope channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 18, 2020•53 min•Ep. 354
Winged Foot is finally here, and we make our picks to win a rare fall US Open, our picks *not* to win, discuss Winged Foot and how it's going to play out, the significant factor the greens are going to play, debate what our favorite style of US Open is, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2020•53 min•Ep. 353