At Muirfield Village, Jack Nicklaus shared the hand of Scottie Scheffler who continues to dominate in Tiger Woods fashion with his win at the Memorial (1:28). Alex made the trek to LIV Houston to see if it really was "Golf, but louder." Spoiler: it wasn't (5:47). On the DP World Tour, they held their annual mixed field event, the Volvo Cars Scandinavian Mixed, where the leader had an unfortunate collapse to allow Linn Grant her second win at the event (11:42). On the LPGA Tour, Linnea Strom made...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 309
Lancaster CC won the weekend for the US Women's Open, as Nelly Korda didn't even reach Saturday. Sunday's leaders collapsed and a past winner took the prize at the LPGA's second major (1:41). The RBC Canadian Open didn't get another Canadian winner for the second year, but did feature a first timer's emotional win with his dad on the bag (5:03). Scottie "Jailbird" Scheffler's charges have been dropped in Louisville, but his lawyer still had plenty to say about it (7:16). Alex is getting geared u...
Jun 04, 2024•57 min•Ep. 308
This weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial almost produced another win for the world's number 1 golfer, but a new name emerged victorious (1:36). The golf world was shocked at the news of the death of Grayson Murray. Check in with your friends and loved ones, and if you find yourself in a dangerous spot or are having suicidal thoughts, call 988 or 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (3:36). The KicthenAid Senior PGA Championship wrapped up with a name few have heard rece...
May 28, 2024•49 min•Ep. 307
The PGA Championship at Valhalla. The first major championship Course of Life has credentialed media for. And that meant Alex got to ask questions of Jon Rahm, Ludwig Aberg, Brooks Koepka, and Scottie Scheffler. Alex and Michael look back on the week for Scottie, the disappointment for Rory, and the big win for Xander over Bryson DeChambeau (1:49). The PGA Championship includes 21 club professionals who qualified at the PGA Professional Championship, and Alex chats with the 2022 champion of that...
May 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 306
The Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hallow was a showdown between Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffle, with the Irishman taking control in commanding fashion (1:55). The LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup had a 13 stroke difference between 3rd and 2nd place, as Rose Zhang rallied with 4 birdies in her last 5 holes to take her second win in just under a year of being on tour (6:12). The PGA Championship at Valhalla kicks off this week, where Scottie Scheffler won't have to worry about the baby coming an...
May 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 305
As part of Alex's trip to Frisco, TX, he covered the PGA Professional Championship, where club pros from all over the States play to earn a spot in the PGA Championship, coming up at Valhalla in two weeks. At the very windy PGA Frisco course, he chatted with numerous pros, including Jeff Kellen and Evan Bowser (1:48). Alex got to play at Stonebriar CC in Frisco , a P-U-R-E track headed by PGA Professional Bryan Witmer, who chatted with Alex before his round, sharing his own background in Frisco,...
May 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 304
Alex is in Frisco, TX, home of the PGA of America HQ, the Dallas Cowboys HQ, the Westin Stonebriar, and this year's PGA Professional Championship. Alex shares what's making Frisco so awesome, thanks to our friends at Visit Frisco (2:09). Josh Dill, the Director of Sports and Events for Visit Frisco, chats with Alex about what makes Frisco so special and how they work with the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area to attract every sport imaginable. Plus, Josh shares his favorite hangouts and BBQ in Frisc...
Apr 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 303
Nelly Korda continued her reign as the best golfer in the world by winning the Chevron Championship, her second major victory, and her fifth consecutive victory on the LPGA. Alex shares some insight from spending two days on the grounds at The Woodlands, and a chat with young star Rose Zhang (1:53). At Harbour Town, Scottie Scheffler came off his Master's victory last week with another win on tour, his fifth win in six starts, at the RBC Heritage(8:57). On the Korn Ferry Tour, 15 year old Miles ...
Apr 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 302
Scottie Scheffler claimed his second green jacket, but Alex just wants to talk about Ludwig Aberg. Plus a look a Tiger's horrible week, Jason Day's horrible fashion choices, and Verne Lundquist's final call (1:44). The LPGA's first major is in Houston at the Chevron Championship, where Alex is on site checking out the course, the players, and chatting with Casey Ceman of the Championship staff about how the course is different from last year (16:33). Our YouTube channel continues to buzz with ne...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 301
The Valero Texas Open produced one final entrant into The Masters with Akshay Bhatia taking the win and becoming the first golfer to return to Augusta after playing in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition as a kid. Plus Alex shares his observations from following Dylan Wu during a early week practice round at TPC San Antonio (1:53). The T-Mobile Match Play event in Las Vegas ended up being Nelly Korda's fourth win in a row, and Michael wonder's in the LPGA's top player is ready for another Majo...
Apr 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 300
Scottie Scheffler couldn't make it happen at the Texas Children's Houston Open, as journeyman Stephen Jeager claims his first PGA TOUR victory (1:38). Nelly Korda was able to win 3 in a row at the Ford Championship presented by KCC, and Michael asks if Nelly or Scottie are more likely to win their first respective majors of the season (4:13). On the Champions Tour, 8-time winner Steven Alker and 2-time US Open Champion Retif Goosen battled it out into the water on 18 at The Galleri Classic, with...
Apr 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 299
A big win at the Snake Pit, March Madness, and radio personality John Maginnes on this week's Course of Life podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Valspar Championship was a big win for Peter Maltani, returning to the winner's circle for the first time in over 8 years. Plus, the field had a record number of Kevins in it (1:50). Nelly Korda notched her second win of 2024, catapulting her back to the top of the Rolex World Rankings. Michael asks if Nelly is back in prime form and...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 298
A history making weekend, brackets for March, and Jon Rahm's fitness coach on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. Scottie Scheffler rallied to become the first player to defend their title at the 50th edition of The Players, thanks to the golf gods smiling upon him and not the other three guys chasing on the 18th hole. Plus, Rory's lackluster performance raises more questions (1:41). Tiger and PIF Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan are playing nice in the Bahama's as golf's d...
Mar 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 297
Scottie returns to form, live music favorites, a deep dive into Irish golf, and a golf science lesson from a doctor on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Guest Host Elizabeth Diane Veith. Scottie Scheffler rode his putter (!!) to a big win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, setting up another nice Spring for the world's top golfer (1:45). The LPGA Tour's Asian Swing continued at the Blue Bay LPGA, where Epson Tour Alum Bailey Tardy claimed her first win on tour (4:53). Netflix droppe...
Mar 12, 2024•55 min•Ep. 296
A Monday finish, a disappointing debut, new sticks, a Boston sportscaster, and a rising LPGA star on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Cognizant Classic at PGA National had a Monday finish, and Michael wonders what these weather issues mean for the PGA TOUR this year (1:44). The LPGA's Asian Swing continued with the HSBC Women's World Championship and a birdie-birdie-birdie walk-off winner (4:25). LIV Jeddah included the disappointing return of Anthony Kim to pr...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 295
Golf went international this week, plus new music from Kanye, golf influencer, golfer, style icon, and podcaster Bradford Wilson, and LET professional Ana Belac. All hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Mexico Open was a sleepy affair in terms of names, but Alex had it right and picked his first winner of 2024 (1:55). The LPGA kicked off their Asian swing, with a Thai sensation returning to the winner's circle (4:58). LIV Golf is making waves for getting Anthony Kim, and throwing mad m...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 294
A return to be forgotten, a new apparel line, and LPGA great, and a coaching legend all on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. This weekend's Genesis Invitational was headlined by Tiger Woods... getting the runs and dropping out. Also by Jordan Speith... getting the runs and being DQed for messing up his scorecard. Oh, and Hideki Matsuyama won (1:36). The Myrtle Beach Classic is having a YouTube qualifier this weekend, where top content creators will get a chance to c...
Feb 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 293
In this week's podcast, hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell talk about the debauchery at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, and chat with top golf coach Martin Chuck and rising LPGA star Maja Stark. The Waste(d) Management Pheonix Open hit a nerve with unruly behavior and bad weather, but a Canadian took the win in extra holes (1:57). On the Korn Ferry Tour, we got a new low low low low low round as Cristobal Del Solar notched a 57 (8:38). LIV Golf has found a f...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 292
On this week's pod: TWO different 54-hole no cut golf events, Taylor at the Grammys, and an absolute legend in NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. Thanks to the weather, and the new Signature Event schedule, Wyndham Clark won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in only 54 holes... but he did shoot a 60. (1:49). Last week's winner, Frenchman Matthieu Pavon, played well at Pebble Beach, and Michael is remembering what happened back when the guys had a heckler call...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 291
This week's episode was recorded LIVE on the show floor of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL on Thursday, January 25. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell, and listened in by everyone passing by during golf's biggest business expo. Alex and Michael break down some of the amazing things they saw while roaming the PGA Show Demo Day and floor after two days (1:37). Cool carts and merchandise wasn't the only thing Alex and Michael did, as they also recorded a plethora of interviews with f...
Jan 31, 2024•56 min•Ep. 290
An amateur winner on the PGA TOUR and a rising LPGA star as this week's guest as hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell head to the PGA Show in Orlando. The American Express has a loaded field of Tour veterans, but it was 20 year old Alabama sophomore and amateur Nick Dunlap who reigned supreme, just the fifth amateur to win on TOUR since 1940 (2:06). The LPGA season kicked off in Orlando and Lydia Ko got back into the winner's circle for the 20th time and is on the precipice of the LPGA Hall of ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 289
A return to form in Hawaii, buying your way in in Dubai, the end of an era, and Country Club Adjacent 's Griff Pippin on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Sony Open wrapped up the Hawaii swing with a 3-man playoff and a return to the winner's circle for Grayson Murray (1:59). The DP World Tour was in Dubai, were Rory lost, but a certain connected rich guy bought his way into the field (5:28). The LPGA kicks off their season in Orlando this weekend, and the pro-a...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 288
The 2024 golf season gets underway, plus an end to the NFL regular season and special guest Mark Dondero from WEEI in Boston. The Course of Life is hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The 2024 golf season got underway at the "signature" "hit and giggle" Sentry in Hawaii, which was won at -29 (!!!) (1:49). Patrick Reed's lawsuits against many in golf media has been dismissed, meaning he has to pay all the legal fees of those who sued, but his lawyers are appealing the ruling (4:32). Tiger ...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 287
It's a new year, a new PGA Tour season, and a new guest who's trying to play every golf course in Massachusetts. Our first episode is the year is here, hosted as always by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The new PGA Tour season begins with The Sentry, where only one of the top 3 players in the world is contending (1:56). The OWGR released changes to how points will be dolled out, including for the new "signature events" on the PGA Tour, which include no cuts (sound familiar?) (5:45). 2023 was a...
Jan 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 286
It's the end of 2023, and that means time for the annual Course of Life Festivus Special! First, a history lesson for those uninitiated in Festivus, a classic from Seinfeld (00:20). Festivus begins with the Airing of Grievances, including a look back at what we were upset with last year, and how pissed we are at the LIV/PGA Tour debacle this year, a horrible 8 month fiasco with insurance, and the problem with everyone on the roads not using their blinkers (1:57). The Great Feats of Strength high...
Dec 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 285
The PNC Championship with Charlie and Tiger, Christmas music, and more on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Alex and Michael are ready for it (1:52). The PNC Championship included a lot of family duos, but all eyes were on Charlie and Tiger, and how Charlie was much better than Tiger (3:36). The DP World Tour heads to beautiful Mauritius this week, an island off the coast of Africa that is too beautiful to host a golf ev...
Dec 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 284
A golf signing that changes everything (for real this time), a massive new contract in baseball, and former UT Longhorn and NFL player Cedric Griffin, all on this week's new episode hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The golf work was shook this week as Jon Rahm took a truck load of money and bolted to LIV, even as the PGA TOUR, LIV/PIF merger talks continue. Alex and Michael wonder what it all means for the game we love to watch (2:09). The Grant Thorton Shootout finally gave us a taste...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 283
Tiger's return, golf ball rollbacks, and Pin Seeker's Golf Lounge founder Ed Amadis on this week's new pod, hosted by Alex Lauzon with special guest host Elizabeth Diane Veith. While co-host Michael is away, past guest Elizabeth Diane Veith fills in (2:01). Tiger Woods made his return to professional golf at The Hero, and it went about as was realistically expected (3:31). The PGA and R&A are poised to make rollbacks of the golf ball to make it fly less, and both Elizabeth and Alex are not h...
Dec 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 282
A roof collapse, LIV mega-deal rumor, and rivalry week in college football, along with a returning guest from the Boston radio-waves on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. Thanksgiving was the headline for everyone last week, and Alex and Michael share their Thanksgiving day MVP (2:14). A powerful Florida storm tore down the roof of the new TGL stadium, delaying the new league for a year (5:55). Jon Rahm's name is now connected to LIV, who are supposedly offering a gi...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 281
That exemption spot at The Hero World Challenge has been filled by Tiger Woods, who makes his return at the very end of the golf season. The guys ponder what this means (2:14). The RSM Classic wrapped up the PGA Fall, and gave Swede Ludvig Åberg his first win (6:25). The DP World Tour wrapped up their season in Dubai, and besides a Nicolai Højgaard win, there was crazy stuff happening across the course including clubs lost in trees and Rory's ball in a fan's lap (10:11). The LPGA also finished u...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 280
