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A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.

Garrett Johnston


    • Jun 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 223 EPISODES


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    Ep 225: 2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson on Oakmont, prepping for hard courses, & practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 9:44


    2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson joins Garrett to talk about taking on Oakmont, preparing for hard courses and the rough, how to get his putter back in gear, and The Open at Portrush.

    Ep 224: Bryson DeChambeau on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:59


    Bryson DeChambeau talks with Garrett at LIV Virginia on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more. What's holding him back at The Open Championship?

    Ep 223: Josele Ballester, on turning pro, joining LIIV and mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 8:42


    Josele Ballester talks with Garrett on turning pro, joining LIIV and being added to mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team. Thee U.S. Amateur champion shares wealth it means to play for Garcia. The Spaniard is a pupil of Garcia's father Victor Garcia.

    Ep 222: Padraig Harrington on learning to play new courses, practice habits and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 12:14


    Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the greens at a new venue and what practice habits serve him well.

    Ep 221: Jason Caron on life as a club pro & Champions Tour player

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 12:14


    Jason Caron is the head pro at Mill River in New York but also plays full-time on the PGA Tour Champions. Garrett spoke with him at the Senior PGA Championship on how he balances his two jobs and how much of a thrill it is to compete against the hall of famers on the PGA Tour Champions.

    Ep 220: Gary Woodland's caddie Brennan Little playing Senior PGA, and Soren Kjeldsen makes Champs debut

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 21:10


    Brennan Little, caddie for Gary Woodland did everything he could, and it paid off in. qualifying for this year's event, his first on PGA Tour Champions. Soren Kjeldsen just turned 50 last week, and now he's ready to play a major.

    Ep 219: Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 14:17


    Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win with behind the scenes stories from the final day at Valhalla when Xander got his first major by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau. Austin shares how some of his peers cancelled their flights home to watch them finish and cheer them on as well.

    Ep 218: Justin Rose on the PGA Championship, 2nd at Open, Ryder Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 14:17


    Justin Rose joined in March before his Masters runner up and talked about the PGA Championship & its identity as well as Quail Hollow and what he expects. We also discuss his 2nd place at The Open at Troon, and look ahead briefly to the Ryder Cup.

    Ep 217: Wyndham Clark on PGA at Quail Hollow, the mental game, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:18


    Wyndham Clark shares thoughts on the PGA at Quail Hollow and why he plays well there. He also discusses the mental game and what kind of thinking works for him on the course.

    Ep 216: Paul McGinley on Rory's Masters win, the Ryder Cup & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 41:43


    Sky Sports and Golf Channel commentator Paul McGinley joins Garrett on the Tuesday after the Masters to discuss Rory McIlroy's big Masters win and the career grand slam. He shares how thrilled he is for Rory. He also clarifies some of the comments he got social media backlash for when he said Rory may not be everyone's cup of tea. We also look ahead to the Ryder Cup & more.

    Ep 215: Collin Morikawa and Taylor Pendrith on the Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 14:41


    Collin Morikawa recalls his close call at the 2024 Masters and what he learned about himself contending at Augusta National. Taylor Pendrith is a Masters rookie and shares what he's looking forward to in his debut.

    Ep 214: Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai on their 1st Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 20:59


    Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai share their expectations and excitement level to play in their first Masters. Both share their close connections with their fathers and what it means to have them come to the Masters, an event they've watched since childhood, and see them compete now.

    Ep 213: Michael Eaves of ESPN on the Masters, Jack Nicklaus and Scott Van Pelt stories & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 29:49


    Longtime SportsCenter host Michael Eaves of ESPN shares what it's like to cover the Masters and his experiences over the years there including the first time he met Jack Nicklaus. He also recalls a couple fun moments at Augusta with his colleague Scott Van Pelt.

    Ep 212: 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur w/Gianna Clemente

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 27:19


    2x Augusta National Women's Amateur participant Gianna Clemente shares what it's like to compete at Augusta with her dad Patrick on the bag. She also paints a picture of what it felt like to compete in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals as a 9-year-old in 2017. She returns for her 3rd ANWA this year after playing in the final group last year with winner Lottie Woad and shares what she learned from 2024 when she finished T5.

    Ep 211: Joe Highsmith on 1st Tour win, Fred Couples & 1st Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 11:32


    Joe Highsmith shares how much life's changed since his 1st PGA Tour win as well as the crazy number of texts he's gotten since his winning at February's Cognizant Classic. He also talks about his good friendship with mentor Fred Couples and he looks ahead to his 1st Masters.

    Ep 210: Joe LaCava on his son's 1st win as Tour caddie, Tiger Woods & Fred Couples memories & the Masters recollections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 15:28


    Caddie legend Joe LaCava joins for a chat at Bay Hill about his son's 1st win as a PGA Tour caddie and how that felt to watch. LaCava also shares stories caddying for Tiger Woods in the Masters and Players and remembers what it was like to caddie for Fred Couples.

    Ep 209: Jason Day on Malbon outfits and waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 11:40


    Jason Day shares thoughts on his Malbon outfits and how he and Malbon are waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year, after wearing a vest that was deemed 'too busy' last year. Day also shares more about the reaction to his sweatsuit at Pebble Beach and shares that he's re-united with his old coach Col Swatton recently.

    Ep 208: Rafa Campos on overcoming bad breaks on Tour, his 1st Masters & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 22:28


    Veteran golfer Rafael Campos shares what it's like to experience the ups and downs of pro golf in 15 years on. various Tours. He also shares what it's like to be a new dad and how much he's looking forward to his 1st Masters in April. Delayed gratification at age 36.

    Ep 207: Jason Day on fulfillment, LIV Golf, The Masters, Australia & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 23:02


    Jason Day shares what it was like to be turned down by LIV Golf, his thoughts on what makes him fulfilled in life, being a dad of 5, the Masters and how he plays Augusta National, his trip to the Australian PGA Championship and more.

    Ep 206: Jerry Kelly on Tiger Woods, slow play & Phx Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 38:50


    3x PGA Tour winner and 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly joins to discuss what it was like to compete against Tiger Woods in his prime. We also break down current topics like slow play, TGL & Signature events on the PGA Tour and whether they are good or bad for the game.

    Ep 205: Paul Goydos on golf w/Tiger Woods, President Trump, lifelong friendships on Champions Tour, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 25:02


    60-year-old PGA Tour Champions player Paul Goydos shares stories from his 32-year pro career including unforgettable moments with Tiger Woods. Goydos also recalls the close friendships he's made with fellow pros on the PGA Tour Champions, and shares what life is like out there. He also recalls being paired with Donald Trump as a PGA Tour Rookie at Pebble Beach in 1993. Goydos says Trump made an ace that week at Spyglass Hill.

    Ep 204: Golfweek's Adam Schupak on the late golf writer Jeff Babineau

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 36:30


    If you ever met golf writer Jeff Babineau, you were lucky to come across his kind, thoughtful personality. He sadly passed at age 62 on December 10. The former Golfweek writer and freelancer had an amazing ability to put golfers and the subjects of his stories at ease. His colleague Adam Schupak shares many stories and lessons Babs passed on from over the years in this episode.

    Ep 203: Bernhard Langer on his last Masters, sharing wins w/his kids & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 33:56


    In a wide ranging chat in early December, 2-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer described the emotions he's expecting to feel when he plays inn his 41st and final Masters in 2025. The 67-year-old star also explained what it feels like as a dad to share some of his PNC Championship wins w/his kids. He and son Jason are defending their title this month. Langer also shares how much longer he expects to play competitive golf on the PGA Tour Champions and why he and veteran caddie Terry Holt work so well together.

    Ep 202: Padraig Harrington on Ryder Cup, Tour Changes, Paddy's Golf Tips & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 47:08


    Veteran golf star Padraig Harrington joins to talk Ryder Cup and the pay for play debate, the recent PGA Tour changes for 2026, his Paddy's Golf Tips YouTube channel, Bernhard Langer and life on the PGA Tour Champions & more.

    Ep 201: Mike Weir on Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 16:32


    Mike Weir shares stories on the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more.

    Ep 200: Richard Green, PGA Tour Champions player on his career year, near.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 16:06


    Veteran Australian golfer Richard Green shares what his career year on the PGA Tour Champions has been like, He also reminisces about beating Greg Norman back in 1997 on the DP World Tour and recalls his close calls in events this year.

    Ep 199: Stewart Cink on balancing Champs and PGA Tour, family, the 2009 Open & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 22:05


    8-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink shares what it's like balancing playing on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour at age 51. He recalls some favorite moments with his family in his career, and of course we discuss his 2009 Open Championship win & more.

    198: Brian Gay on Champions Tour life and overcoming injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 10:28


    5x PGA Tour winner Brian Gay shares what life is like on the PGA Tour Champions and how much fun he has playing against its stars. Also shares what he's most proud of in his career. Gay then shares how challenging it's been this season to overcome an elbow injury that's sidelined him for 3 months.

    Ep 197: Solheim Cup Preview w/course superintendent Scott Furlong & CEO Matt Freitag from Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 33:47


    We preview the Solheim Cup with the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club superintendent Scott Furlong who's been on property for 30 years and CEO Matt Freitag on what they expect from the course and fans during the Solheim Cup..

    Ep 196: Stacy Lewis, US Solheim Cup Captain on the Solheim Cup, lessons from the last Solheim & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 20:54


    Stacy Lewis joins Garrett Johnston in a conversation earlier this summer about the Solheim Cup and how fulfilling it is to lead team USA. Stacy mentions what she anticipates differently about a home Solheim Cup and how she plans to watch the event and support her players this time versus last year in Spain.

    Ep 195: Lexi Thompson on Solheim Cup, Lexi Fitness App, golf memories & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 17:29


    Lexi Thompson joins to talk all things US Solheim Cup team & shares memories of her favorite Solheim moments and what the event means to her. She also talks about her new Lexi Fitness app and shares the aspects of pro golf and the people she'll miss when she retires.

    Ep 194: Bryson DeChambeau on his US Open win, his future & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 13:04


    Bryson talks with Garrett about his year in the majors, how fulfilled he is right now, and looks ahead to 2024.

    Ep 193: Henrik Stenson on Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Ryder Cup & his game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 22:33


    Henrik Stenson joins and shares his thoughts on Ryder Cup Europe's new rankings. He also shares whether he thinks Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be on the team. Henrik also gets into the strengths of his game and gives helpful tips to improve our swing and short game.

    Ep 192: Junior PGA Championship chats w/Lincoln Markham, Angela Zhang & others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 19:56


    We're at the Junior PGA Championship at Congressional with chats w/Lincoln Markham, Angela Zhang & others.

    Ep 191: Billy Horschel on being a dad of 3, Sunday pressure, caddie relationship & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 14:30


    Billy Horschel shares with Garrett Johnston in June at Memorial what it's like being a dad of 3, how Sunday pressure feels on the last 9 holes, expectations of his caddie when he's in the hunt & more

    Ep 190: Open Champ Shane Lowry on golf w/his daughters, golf tips for us & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 16:06


    2019 Open Champ Shane Lowry joins to discuss playing golf w/his daughters Iris and Ivy, how often he practices with 7-year-old Iris, growing up playing golf in Ireland, golf tips for us & more.

    Ep 189: Brian Harman on The Open win, celebrations, Ryder Cup & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 12:47


    Brian Harman joined Garrett Johnston to talk about his Open win, celebrations, what it means & more. We also get into the Ryder Cup and what his first experience was like.

    Ep 188: Xander Schauffele on links golf, The Open & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 11:33


    Xander Schauffele joins Garrett Johnston to discuss what makes links golf such a good challenge, memories from his past Open Championships including playing in the final group in 2018. Xander also gets into the dynamics between a player and caddie and works.

    Ep 186: Akshay Bhatia on Sunday pressure, Grayson Murray & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 11:13


    Akshay Bhatia joined at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial in early June to discuss what Sunday-back 9 pressure feels like on the PGA Tour, why it's important to change the dialogue in your mind as a golfer (self-talk), his older brother figure the late Grayson Murray & more.

    Ep 187: Rickie Fowler on fatherhood, being a girl dad, & tips for our game, pressure in majors.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 14:50


    Rickie joins for a wide ranging chat in May about the things he enjoys doing most with his daughter, overall life as a girls dad & more. He also drops some tips on various parts of the game that we can improve at, including the mental game. He also explains what pressure feels like in major championships.

    Ep 185: Tony Finau on fatherhood & tips for our game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 9:36


    Tony Finau talks with Garrett Johnston on fatherhood, tips for how we can get better with our golf game & more.

    Ep 184: Ludvig Aberg on the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 9:09


    Ludvig Aberg joins in a short chat from Memorial to talk about the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more.

    Ep 182: Collin Morikawa, takeaways from final groups in 1st 2 majors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 8:23


    In a short chat on Tuesday of Memorial, Collin Morikawa shares his takeaways from playing in the final groups in the 1st 2 majors: The Masters and PGA Championship & more.

    Ep 181: Rory McIlroy on changing perspective of LIV/PGA Tour, Jon Rahm & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 6:27


    Rory McIlroy joins Garrett Johnston for a few minute chat on his changing perspective toward LIV & PGA Tour divide over the past two years & more. He also chimes in on Jon Rahm and why he belongs on Ryder Cup Team Europe.

    Ep 180: Adam Hadwin & Nick Taylor on 2023 RBC Canadian Open moments & tips for our game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 16:24


    Defending RBC Canadian Open champ Nick Taylor shares some memories from his historic and dramatic win last year in Toronto. Taylor also gives us some helpful advice for our own golf games. Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin also joins and shares memories of being tackled by security while celebrating on the final green last year with Taylor.

    Ep 179: Xander Schauffele on final rounds, his game & more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 10:48


    Here's a short chat with Xander Schauffele from the Wells Fargo Championship on his experience in final rounds, his overall game & what's worked with his putting more.

    Ep 178: Webb Simpson on Sponsor invite criticism, fatherhood lessons & more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 11:48


    Webb Simpson responds to criticism of sponsor invites he's received for Signature events. He also shares lessons he's learned in fatherhood over the years and the influence of his kids on him.

    Ep 177: 36-hole Masters Recap & short chat w/Max Homa from 1st Masters (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 13:53


    36-hole Masters Recap & short chat w/Max Homa from 2020 Masters, his first.

    Ep 176: Grayson Murray, PGA Tour winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 13:42


    Grayson Murray shares what his big Sony Open win meant to him and how he kept his emotions in check to beat Keegan Bradley and others in the final group & playoff. He also shares what it meant ton win and now be at his first Masters at Augusta.

    Ep 175: Adam Schenk on 1st Masters, fatherhood, & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 35:01


    Adam Schenk has yet to win on Tour but he shares what he's learned from his close calls, the joys of fatherhood, and what he's looking forward to about his 1st Masters.

    174: Joe Skovron, Ludvig Aberg's caddie on 1st Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 35:58


    Vet caddie Joe Skovron shares his thoughts on his player (Masters rookie) Ludvig Aberg. Skovron explains what strengths make the young Swede such a potential superstar & more.

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