Golf Club Atlas Founder Ran Morrissett joins the podcast. Ran and Andy discuss dogs on golf courses, the founding of Golf Club Atlas, critiquing golf courses, Ran's 147 Custodians and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2019•58 min•Ep. 144
In the latest edition of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Andy and Tom discuss his latest book, the fifth volume of his Confidential Guide to Golf Courses. They also touch on Tom's travels through India and his memories of the distinctive courses and cultures there. Finally, Tom talks about a future book project of his, which will be all about golf course routing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2019•36 min•Ep. 143
In part two of our most recent podcast with Geoff Ogilvy we discuss the PGA Tour's developing classes of events. Geoff talks about what he likes about invitationals and bigger events as a player. Andy and Geoff also talk about the PLAYERS and its attempt to become a major. The conversation wraps up talking about Geoff's most recent tournament playing the Vic Open a congruent event with the European Tour and LPGA Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2019•35 min•Ep. 142
Former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast to discuss the latest happenings in golf. Andy and Geoff discuss the transition to the modern equipment including the low-spin and modern ball. They then talk about the weekend at Riviera, Geoff lends insight into what makes Riviera a course where veterans thrive and the two discuss potential solutions for slow play. Part two of the podcast will be released later this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 20, 2019•48 min•Ep. 141
PGA Tour star Luke Donald joins the podcast to talk about his career. Luke and Andy discuss how he got to world #1, his favorite courses on Tour, how he practices, his top moments and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2019•58 min•Ep. 140
LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan joins the podcast. Mike talks about his aggressive approach to improving the LPGA Tour and what has succeeded and fallen short. He also discusses a few future ideas and what he's looking forward to in 2019. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 139
What effect does technology have on golf? Maybe the question lies not in golf but elsewhere... Economist Ian Fillmore joins us to discuss how the change from wooden racquets to composite racquets in tennis parallels the game of golf. Ian is an associate professor at Washington University of St. Louis and earned his PHD from the University of Chicago. You can read he and Jonathan Hall's paper Technological Change and Obsolete Skills: Evidence from Men’s Professional Tennis ( link ) and follow his...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 138
Old Elm Club's Director of Agronomy Curtis James joins the podcast. Andy and Curtis discuss his background, how agronomy and turf work together, how a municipal course could improve on a shoestring budget and the transformation of the Old Elm Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 137
Geoff Ogilvy and Andy talk about Geoff’s recent trip to Scotland and the allure of links golf. Geoff talks about the compelling aspects of women’s professional golf and how their game showcase architecture. Then the two discuss the idea of challenging versus hard golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2019•53 min•Ep. 136
In the first episode of our new series with former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy, Andy and Geoff discuss Waialae and Kapalua and their unique challenges. They also dive into what they like and don't like about the new rules in golf as well as testing the world's best players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2019•43 min•Ep. 135
Tom Doak joins Andy to discuss his upcoming redesign of Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. This popular municipal course is going to host the 2020 Houston Open. Tom talks about his plans for the site, working with Brooks Koepka, and his strategy for testing the skills of PGA Tour pros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2019•34 min•Ep. 134
PGA Tour player Roberto Castro joins The Fried Egg podcast for part 2. He and Andy talk how he builds his schedule, golf design trends, pace of play on the PGA Tour and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 133
PGA Tour player Roberto Castro joins the podcast. In part one, Andy and Roberto talk about the role of golf course architecture in golf, Roberto's time on the PGA Tour and Web.com Tour and how distance has changed the game. Roberto also discusses the difference in major championship setups to the regular week setup and how winning is underrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 07, 2019•49 min•Ep. 132
Andy is joined by golf course architect Michael McCartin to talk about municipal golf, specifically Washington DC's East Potomac Park Golf Course. The conversation starts with Michael's background and how he got into golf course architecture working for Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design. The two then get into a discussion about Michael's graduate school thesis ( read here ) on East Potomac. Upon opening, the reversible Walter Travis design became one of the nation's most popular and greatest ...
Nov 25, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 131
Patrick Boyd is the founder of National Custom Works and Boyd Blade and Ferrule. Patrick is one of the few people in golf making hand-crafted irons and also sports a wealth of golf course architecture. In part two we discuss fun golf courses, the fair police and take a trip down memory lane talking golf equipment of the yesteryear. If you missed part one, check it out and learn about Patrick's background and how he got into the equipment industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Nov 20, 2018•53 min•Ep. 130
Andy is joined by Patrick Boyd founder of National Custom Irons and golf course architecture nut. They discuss Patrick’s company, custom irons, his role at Sweetens Cove and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 129
In the latest edition of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Tom talks with Andy about his new project at Sand Valley. The two go on to discuss Tom's desire to do different types of projects and his affinity for golf in England. They finish up with some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2018•58 min•Ep. 128
Andy and Colin discuss the start of the Outpost Club, developing courses, caddying and much more. If you missed Part I or Part II of our podcast with Colin check them out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 127
In part two of a three part podcast, Colin and Andy discuss Colin's career as a writer, golf architecture, golf in the UK and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 05, 2018•36 min•Ep. 126
The Fried Egg podcast is back with Yale Golf Coach Colin Sheehan. In part one, Andy and Colin discuss a wide range of topics from collegiate golf to golf course architecture. Part two will air on Monday, November 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2018•46 min•Ep. 125
Joe Bausch and Mike Cirba join the podcast to discuss their work on the Cobbs Creek restoration project. Joe and Mike have been working tirelessly to get the Hugh Wilson municipal design restored over the past 11 years. We discuss the course's history, what spurred the restoration effort and the future of Cobbs. For more information on Cobbs check out following links Friends of Cobb's Creek Golf Club Atlas Thread Bausch Photo Collection Bausch History Collection See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 124
Fox play-by-play commentator and host of the Clubhouse podcast Shane Bacon joins the podcast. We talk about how Shane got into the golf business, the USGA calendar, the upcoming Ryder Cup and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 123
SB Nation's Brendan Porath and ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg join the podcast to recap a wild 2018 PGA. We discuss, Brooks Koepka, Tiger's run, Adam Scott's close call, the golf course and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 122
SB Nation's Brendan Porath and ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg join the podcast to preview the 2018 PGA Championship. We discuss last week's Bridgestone, who has the most to gain from a win at Bellerive and even have a drop in weather report from Gary Player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 121
ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg joins Andy Johnson to discuss the changes each one of them would make to golf if they had the chance. They also discuss the recent happenings on Tour and look ahead to the PGA Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 120
Brendan Porath and Sean Martin are back to recap the thrilling 2018 Open Championship. We talk Molinari's win, Tiger's surge, Rory, Spieth Xander and look ahead to the PGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 119
Brendan Porath and Sean Martin are back to preview this week's Open Championship! Sean gives us his on the ground report while Brendan breaks down the keys to staying awake for the whole Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 118
Chicago Golf Club Historian John Moran and Superintendent Scott Bordner join the podcast to discuss their historic course and the 2018 U.S. Senior Women's Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 117
The second part of our podcast with golf course architect Andrew Green is live. In part two we discuss Andrew’s restoration projects which include Inverness, Oak Hill and Scioto among others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 116
Golf course architect Andrew Green joins the pod for the first of a two part podcast. In part I Andrew discusses how he got into golf, how he approaches his business, his recent trip to Scotland and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2018•53 min•Ep. 115