Cam Smith wins the Players, and we recap our observations from watching him on-site this week, what this win does for his career, Lahiri's epic week, the Berger/Hovland/Dahmen kerfuffle, and everything else from the longest week imaginable. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat ...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 532
Our Sunday Players recap includes some stories from on-site, Randy's absurd take regarding Lowry's hole-in-one, Kizzire's shank, Anirban feeling himself, Tom Hoge, Sam Burns, and everything else from a fun Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 531
End of day 3, mid-round 2 live show update from the Killhouse, as we talk about JT's round, Bubba, and the glorious carnage from the 17th hole today at TPC. What happened to the Golden Man? Who is *actually* leading the tournament? When are we gonna finish? All that and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 530
Rain delays, the Golden Man, the Sideburn Bandit, and a lot more from day one, including Fleetwood, Varner, Hoge, and more. Plus we chat about the Hall of Fame, Monahan's presser, and everything else from a rain soaked Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 529
The Players has arrived, and the crew discussed what they love about this event, favorite shots to watch, picks for the week, weather forecasts, and everything else for one of our favorite weeks. On the back end, Sam Burns joins to debrief his T9 at Bay Hill and to help us preview the week as well, in addition to some discussion on his ascension towards being one of the top players on the PGA Tour. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 528
If one PGA Pro as a guest host is good, two is better! Harry Higgs and Justin Hueber join Soly to recap Bay Hill as Scottie Scheffler wins for the second time in his last three starts. We'll discuss Scheffler's rise over recent months and the course conditions at Bay Hill plus a myriad of off other topics including the locker room reaction to Phil Mickelson, the PIP program, Harry's run at the PGA Championship which earned him a spot in the Masters, and - of course - how the idea for the shirtle...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 527
Collin Morikawa returns to the pod for the first time since the pandemic began to recap the last two years which have seen him claim his first two major championships. We get into his wins, improvements in putting, equipment, learning from Tiger, recent developments on tour and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 526
NLU Young Hitter Justin Hueber returns to the pod to break down the action from PGA National as Sepp Straka comes from behind to win for the first time on Tour. We also take a deep dive into the latest drama surrounding the SGL including the fallout from Phil's comments, Greg Norman's letter to Jay Monahan and statements from Bryson, Xander, Jack and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 525
Max Homa returns to chat about the west coast swing, what makes Riviera special, the 10th hole, playing with Adam Scott and Dustin Johnson, Netflix filming, chatter among tour players about rival leagues, where his allegiances lie, consistency, and so much more. Thanks as always to Max for his time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 524
Joaquin Niemann wins at Riviera, and we recap an excellent tournament at one of our favorite venues. Morikawa's run, the Cat back in the booth, Hovland, JT, some great camera work, and everything else from the Pacific Palisades. And of course, we go deep on the many, many developments in the Saudi Golf League from this past week, from Phil's incendiary statements, Bryson and DJ's change of heart, Rory weighing in, the future of the SGL, where the hell does Phil go from here, and so much more. Le...
Feb 21, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 523
Sports agent Hughes Norton joins the pod for some great stories on signing Tiger Woods to his first professional representation contract, his relationship with Earl Woods, his introduction to the golf business through Mark McCormack and IMG, and his experiences managing other top ranked players like Greg Norman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 522
Scottie Scheffler wins for the firs time on the PGA Tour, coming from behind on the back nine to defeat Patrick Cantlay in a three hole playoff to win the WM Phoenix Open on a memorable week in Scottsdale. We also salute the breakout performance of Sahith Theegala, the outstanding condition of the golf course, the beer showers at 16, and more. Then we take a deep dive into Charlie Hoffman's comments, Phil's blocking spree on twitter, and the latest rumors on the Saudi golf league. Learn more abo...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 521
The producers of the upcoming Netflix golf series, Chad Mumm and Paul Martin, join Soly to detail their plans for the show and how they've secured the participation of players and a variety of organizations in the game including all four major championships. We also get into their backgrounds and lessons learned from crafting the Formula One Netflix series "Drive to Survive". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 520
We go in a lot of different directions on this pod as Tom Hoge chases down Jordan Spieth to win at Pebble, Phil goes scorched earth on PGA Tour economics, more rumored offers from the SGL come to light and some history on the Tour's ability to combat rival tours. We also recap the Saudi Invitational with a guest appearance from Cody on the attempted sportswashing by the Saudi government and some reaction to this week's LPGA and Euro Tour events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 519
2 time NBA Champion turned college golfer JR Smith joins Soly to share his story of going back to school and competing on the golf team at North Carolina A&T. Smith also details his first exposure to golf, his favorite experiences in the game, some great stories from his career in the NBA, and the lasting opportunities he hopes to create for others. This was a thrill to have him on the pod - a huge thank you to JR for his time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 02, 2022•57 min•Ep. 518
Luke List beats Will Zalatoris in a playoff to win at Torrey Pines, Viktor Hovland wins at Dubai in a playoff over Richard Bland as Rory rinses one on the 72nd hole and Lydia Ko notches another title as she edges Danielle Kang at the LPGA Gainbridge. We break down all three tournaments, plus a better than expected Torrey Pines, Zalatoris's putting, Rahm, Rory's increased use of his 3-wood and some listener questions as well. We're also proud to announce that we've partnered with our friends at C...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 517
Adam Scott makes his debut on the pod ahead of this week's Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic to offer some great perspective on his career, the changes he's seen in the professional game, goals for the future, working with Steve Williams, and some great insights on both his close calls in majors and his win at Augusta in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 516
Soly, Tron and Neil are back in the Killhouse to recap Hudson Swafford's win at PGA West as well as the Euro Tour event in Abu Dhabi, the reaction to the US Women's Open purse increase, the LPGA tournament of champions, some listener questions and a quick visit from Akshay Bhatia after his first win on the Korn Ferry Tour (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 515
Leona Maguire joins the pod to recap her rookie season on the LPGA tour and her sensational performance at the 2021 Solheim Cup. We also get into her amateur and collegiate career, the positive momentum surrounding the LPGA tour, future venues for the majors and a ton more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 514
Soly and Tron are joined by longtime friend of the program Kevin Van Valkenburg to recap the wild finish in Hawaii as Hideki wins with an unbelievable shot on the first playoff hole. Plus a look ahead to the LPGA season opener, this week's announcements surrounding the PGA Tour Netflix series, recent developments around the Saudi event and a ton of listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 513
GOOD MORNING DAHMEN! Joel Dahmen returns to pod fresh off his week at the Tournament of Champions in Maui. We discuss his progression through professional golf from the mini tours to becoming a winner on the PGA Tour as well as a number of current topics in the game from greens books to alternate tours, his practice round match with Phil and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 512
Cam Smith shoots 34 under (!!) and wins the Tournament of Champions in Maui as the field obliterates a soft and windless Plantation Course at Kapalua. We recap the birdie fest to kick off the calendar year. Plus, Bryson ditches the dumb hat, some exciting future locations announced for the US Women's Open, NFT country clubs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 511
Tommy Fleetwood returns to the NLU podcast with a recap of his struggles in 2021, his experiences in the Ryder Cup and a look to what's ahead in the 2022 season as well as his take on the future of the European Tour and the worldwide landscape of professional golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 05, 2022•59 min•Ep. 510
Much like the PGA Tour, the NLU Sunday night podcast returns from a brief holiday break as the guys gather to preview the upcoming year in golf. We also play our "Who won that tournament last year?" game, answer some listener questions and make some season long picks with Draft Kings. Soly closes the pod with a chat with Alex Urban, Executive Director of the Tournament of Champions, to get an inside look at how the tournament operates and seeks to improve on a yearly basis. Learn more about your...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 509
In our final episode of the year, we highlight some clips from Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Tony Jacklin, Andy Gardiner, Mike Whan, Bob Rotella, Mike Devries, Bones, Chris Dimarco, and many more. Thanks so much for supporting another year of the No Laying Up podcast. Can't wait to bring you more in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 508
It's time for the annual holiday medley! Part I contains highlights from the first half of the year, including Mike Whan, Jordan Spieth, Pernilla Lindberg, Madelene Sagstrom, Kevin Na, Hunter Mahan, Chip Beck, Mark O'Meara, and many others. Stay tuned for Part II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 507
Rory makes his long awaited return to the podcast as we break down the state of his game, his performance in majors, his mentality on and off the course as well as the all the changes in his life and career over the last few years. We also get into this year's Ryder Cup, changing swing coaches, PGA Tour pros playing in the Saudi Arabia event, his plans moving forward and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 506
For this week's pod, we dove deep into three significant developments in professional golf history. As today's golf landscape appears to be shifting on a weekly basis, we look back at precedent for potential breakaway tours. In our research, three significant events stood out: The breakaway from the PGA of America (and ultimately, the formation of the PGA Tour) in 1968, an attempted overthrow of Commissioner Deane Beman in 1983 by some of the the top players in the game, and Greg Norman's format...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 505
Longtime NLU podcast favorite Kyle Porter joins Soly to recap everything from the past year in golf and give us a preview of his new book Normal Sport. You can find out more information about Kyle's book at ANormalSport.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 504
Collin Morikawa blows a five shot lead on Sunday in the Bahamas as Viktor Hovland survives some 72nd hole antics from Patrick Reed to win for the fifth time in his career. We recap the tournament and comments from Tiger about his recent accident and his future plans to compete on tour. We also dive into recent comments from various pros on golf in Saudi Arabia, the tour granting releases for the upcoming Saudi event, the upcoming ban on green reading books, Bryson's recent interview, the JupeLif...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 503
