Playing Out Sideways

The lads celebrate Robert McIntyre's victory in Cyprus then its on to the serious business of the week - Who will win the Masters? Steg says go all in on Bernhard Langer. JD has had a Japanese Vision. Dan has bet on Lee Westwood again. *Dont worry, we spent a large amount of time talking about the linebacker.* You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

The full team assemble to slag off JD and Wayne Riley. Steg proposes that it is morally wrong to back Webb Simpson in a major. JD is over the moon about all the fountains and ponds present on the European Tour this week.  Dan hit the Barassie clubhouse literally minutes ago.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

Low scoring or high scoring tourneys? Is a rockery worse than a fountain or pond on a golf course? Was DJ's putt better than Rahm's? Will Steg get over his driver yips? Just some of the questions the lads attempt to address on this week's pod. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

Steg and JD are back in what is a busy week for golf at the highest level. Woman's British Open at Troon, the playoffs begin in the US and the European Tour is back again at JD's favourite course* in the UK, Celtic Manor. *JD isn't really a fan of Celtic Manor.    You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube    

Steg and JD dissect the USPGA at Harding Park. Answers were sought on the following: How good is Collin Morikawa? How much is the Bryson experiment paying off? Is Jordan Speith Ian Baker Finch for the noughties? Is Rory alive? Is Adam Scott colourblind? What will we spend our winnings on? Will TaylorMade hook us up with some new irons?  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube    

It’s the first Major of the year so semi-emergency pod with JD and Steg (appearing live from a hotel toilet in Landoan). You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Golf is back in Scotland. At last.  Steg, JD and Dan are very happy.   You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

We would strongly advise both Patrick Reed and the designers of the Adidas Palace golf range not to listen to this podcast. Everyone else fill your boots. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Myspace Bebo Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Season 3 continues with less ranting and more laughing, mainly about those murderous new Adidas golf shoes. BUT, if you are reading this Titleist, we LOVE the AVX ball........ The lads debate the European Tour going to Saudi Arabia and the likelihood of success of the new proposed Premier Golf Tour. Steg wants an answer to one of life's difficult questions. How can he invest more in new irons with his other half's 40th birthday on the horizon. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

2020. Steg has a rant.  Personal golfing challenges are set. Major predictions are made. Its great to be back. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg and JD hold the fort while Dan continues his golfing sabbatical in Cyprus. The lads talk about Tommy and Bobby in Sun City, Warren and Walker at the Tour school and try and predict who is going to win everything this week in Dubai. JD is convinced it will be Jon Rahm. We introduce a new feature where Steg talks about 'Whats in his bag'. Golf bag that is. Desperate pleads for free stuff then ensue. JD played golf last Thursday. He is playing 840am this Thursday. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg and JD talk Turkish Airlines open and its 6 man playoff, Rory's self-help books and whether we care about the President's Cup. The boys also try and get an answer too one of life's great questions, is Tyrell Hatton a good guy... or not? JD is going to play golf on Thursday. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

It was another unintended hiatus, Steg, JD and Dan are back. They talk Rory vs Brooks, golfing goals for 2020 and whether the end could be nigh for parkland courses in Scotland. They also debate whether Tiger picks himself for the President's Cup. Is that called a self-pick? JD is going to play golf again very soon.  He promises. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg, JD and Dan are back after an unintended hiatus. They get their teeth into the Solheim Slow play shenanigans and the brilliant European victory. Rory's season is debated and whether you would swap his season for Chips Cheese Donner meat and a Major. JD is going to play golf this week.    You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg, JD and Dan thee Mann review the Scottish Open and everything it had to offer. The Ice Cream gets a thumbs up unlike the play-off which was BORING. The boys discuss the chances of it going back to the Renaissance next year as well and Steg and JD tell some tales of their own as two of the 68000 odd that attended during the week. The chaps also turn their attention to The Open. Everyone is very excited. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg, JD and Dan play the Scottish Open venue, The Renaissance,  as guests of Mr East Lothian himself, Malcolm Duck. We give our take on the course and get some background from The Duck about the facility and how it came to be as well as finding out how he became the Prince of East Lothian.  Check out The Duck on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

The lads dissect the US Open and come to the conclusion it was brilliant apart from Justin Rose's scripting and Matt Kuchar's shoes*  Everyone is quite excited about Hovland and Wolff turning pro this week.  *Steg would like to distance himself from these comments as he is keen on a sponsorship deal with Skoochers.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

The boys are buzzing off the Canadian Open result. JD was behind Rory all the way*. We get a debrief from Dan's stag doo (they came back with less folk than they went with.) We break down the European Tours latest alternative format event. JD was a huge fan of the Sixes tournament.* There is a look ahead to the US Open with some betting tips.  Did you know that 7 out of the top 10 courses in the USA have Poa Annua grass?  *He wasn't.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

The band are back together and they discuss Dan's impending stag do in Portugal, Russell Knox's Scottish heritage and how good Lefty McIntyre could be. Steg also declares his undying love for Kevin Na. Again. There is an additional explainer on a golf drinking game.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg and JD back at it with some patois about the USPGA, golfer's gear, who has the most soul on the PGA Tour and how many Jaegerbombs Eddie Pepperell would tan at the Heineken tee at the Made In Denmark tournament. There is also an attempt to find an answer to one of life's greatest questions....Is Jordan Spieth a nice guy? You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg and JD return to talk about the USPGA, their golf and how brilliant a golf course Hillside is.     You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Tiger. With a special cameo appearance from Steg's daughter Minnie. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg, JD and Dan talk Masters. No frills just thrills on this mini pod....a podette...with the lads laying out their betting strategy. One of Steg's bets was 5 over after 5 at time of recording. Still at least he didn't bet on Sandy Lyle like someone else. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Steg, JD, and Dan reunite for this weeks pod. They talk matchplay, St Andrews, Driver fittings, who was a bigger dick between Sergio and Kuchar and Stevie G winning. JD keeps the lads abreast of the Manchester United score and everyone is excited about playing Kingsbarns in a couple of weeks. Steg and Dan talk about their Youtube debut which you can watch here. Special thanks to Erik Anders Lang for that...... You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

JD and Steg return Danless with the lads enthusing about the Players and it's winner, Steg's very own Rory. JD gets a lot of grief about his doubting of Harry Diamond's skills as a caddy. Did we mention that Steg is over the moon about Rory's return to the winners circle? JD has sent an email Tiger regarding his poor form. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

The band are back together and discuss whether the Players is a major, whether Rory is a choker and why Tiger is tinkering with his putting.  Everyone loves Francesco Molinari. Still. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

JD and Steg catch up. They discuss whether JD joining Dundonald Links is in anyway linked to the golf course being sold a few weeks later. The boys chat rules, respect and Vijay's swing. They miss Dan. Please Mrs Dan, can we have him back? Steg loves Rory. Again. And everyone is excited about the Masters.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Last week Steg and JD had a match. We find out the result. The boys celebrate David Law's win on the European Tour and moan about stuff.  Dan wasn't allowed out to play.  Matthew Wolff's golf swing reminds Steg of Elvis Presley. As you were. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

This week the boys discuss Sergio's bunker play and greenkeeping. They also talk about soulless Saudi and how that tournament left Steg feeling a bit dirty. And then more moaning about rules. JD also moans about the price of clubs but the Sports Direct sponsorship deal is imminent.  Haotong Li is brilliant. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

The lads return with some special news. JD has joined a golf club. This influences the theme tune for Season 2 and also starts a heated debate over golf shoes. The boys also discuss this week and last week on both tours and give their verdict on Hosung Choi's invitation to Pebble Beach next week. Everyone agrees Shane Lowry is brand new. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

JD, Steg and Dan the man return for Season 2 of the Playing out Sideways podcast. The boys discuss the new season on both tours, Rory's choke factor and whether Moira Irons are better than the Honda ones Justin Rose is now playing.  The chaps also lay out their own golfing goals and this year is all about getting JD to fall in love again with HIS Golf game.   You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

We won. Well Europe did! Steg probes JD on his trip to Paris and the Ryder Cup. The chaps also breakdown where the US team went wrong and Europe went right......YAAAAAS EUROPE!!! You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

It's almost time. JD, Steg and Dan lay out their pairing predictions and have a stab at who will be first out. Everyone is in agreement that it will involve Tiger and Justin Rose. And not Webb Simpson. JD tells us about his scripting and Dan tell's us he will be allowed to watch it.  The guys are hoping to do some pods with JD from Paris over the next few days.....so stay tuned. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

Not long to go now until the big one. The boys reflect on the finalised team selection for both Europe and USA. They do have a moan about the Sergio pick but everyone agrees its time to move on. Paulina Gretsky's Instagram and JD's Nike scripting provide plenty of entertainment. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

This week the lads are joined by uber-golfer and instagram ninja Kyle from the Cartbarnguys. They talk about Kyle's golf, the Cartbarnguys visit to Scotland and his Ryder Cup predictions. As usual Dan gets a slagging from everyone. Even Kyle.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

The lads turn their thoughts to the Ryder Cup....Less than 30 days to go and the wildcard picks are just around the order. You will hear many wavering opinions and a couple of U turns on who will be the wildcard picks for Europe and the USA. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

Steg, JD and Dan are joined by Ru MacDonald who does the long running Scottish Golf Podcast as well as working on social media for the European Tour. He tells the boys who is the grumpiest, best and worst dressed on the tour as well as which American player loves to do a Scottish accent. He gives the podcast a peek behind the scenes of how he and the rest of the team pull together their brilliant content on social.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube  

JD, Steg and Dan the Mann give us their verdict on the Open at Carnoustie. It was a classic and they break it down to the takes that matter including who choked more, Tiger or Speith and whether Rory's putting lost him the Claret Jug or not. No one had any complaints about the deserving winner.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube

This week the lads reflect on the Scottish Open at Gullane where Dan and JD managed to blag themselves a spot behind the ropes. Steg watched it like the rest of the mere mortals.  A good time was had by all with the ar**hole factor a hot topic after Poulter's run in with a marshal. Then it got the important stuff.....who is going to win the Open at Carnoustie...... The predictions are logged right here..... You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

The troops are back with their US Open tips and everyone is listening to Dan because of his Patrick Reed success. JD got Molinari at some ridiculous odds and also gives us his take on Shinnecock Hills. He thinks that it will be a bomber's paradise. They also discuss whether this could be Rory/Tiger/Phil/Justin Rose and Thomas/DJ/Day/Spieth's big week. Steg is going all in on Beef. Only time will tell. Finally they debate the hottest topic in golf right now, backstopping. Everyone is in agreement, Jimmy Walker isnt necessarily the sharpest tool in the box.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter  

On this weeks Podcast Steg and JD give Rory's weekend woes a good going over (Dan the Mann is away on his holidays). They also discuss how boringly good Francesco Molinari is. JD gives Steg some chipping advice. Steg tells JD about the guy he played against who can get up and down using a 4 hybrid and when the ball is inside a crisp packet in an upside down pint glass. Plays off 19. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter  

Steg, JD and Dan take a break from being fanalysts to  give the low down on golf in Ayrshire. Hear about the great courses to play, the best par 3's, why you should play golf on Arran and of course where to get the best pint from. You can also hear a very heartwarming tale of when Steg met Fred Couples.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

The lads are back with a new outlook. Well at least JD has one, enforced upon him by marriage. We discuss the Masters and the ensuing comedown. Dan tells us how he eased his pain spending the winnings from betting on a player he dislikes and Steg explains exactly why he has taken down the Rory poster which used to sit pride of place above his bed. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

It's our Masters preview - Steg and Dan run through their runners and riders as JD chooses getting married in Italy over the lads and the Masters - he did tell us who all his money is on though, initials are P.P. We discuss the potential bruising on Poulter's chest and Jack Nicklaus' ridiculous record in the majors in the seventies and of course the biggest news in golf at the moment... Paul McGinley's hair. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

RORY!   You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this weeks podcast, we talk about how everyone is back. Phil, Tiger and most importantly, our very own JD who played golf for the first time in 8 months. We discuss the domestic hurdles we are going to have to overcome to watch the final round of the masters. Dan tells us how much he LOVES Patrick Reed.  You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this weeks podcast, JD comes up with a genius idea to get Dan to the Ryder cup. We discuss the Bear Trap and unconfirmed reports Webb Simpson is still playing it as well as whether Tiger is slightly more back. There is collective love for all things Pepperell, Steg pontificates on whether #mashedpotato is more murderous than #getinthehole and finally Dan rounds up some of the worst golf commentary from TV history. Dont worry though, Gary McCord is a clear winner. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this weeks podcast there is a valid proposal to get Dan to the Ryder Cup. It will need two and a half weeks in the middle of September and possibly an army. We discuss the Phil Collins Open and how amazing a golf course Riviera is as well as have a slow play-off between Kevin Na and Patrick Cantlay. Find out which PGA tour winner Steg claims his 6 year old son can outdrive and there is a minor debate over how many OOOOOOs you should pronounce when talking about the new Champion of Oman. On a more serious note we get worried about the potential Ryder Cup pairing of Chez Reavie and Brian Harman. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this week's Playing Out Sideways podcast we float some ideas as to how we will get Dan to the Ryder Cup. We talk about the Phoenix Open, it's infamous 16th hole and try and come up with a percentage figure for how many people were drunk on the premises. We discuss sweat in Malaysia and pontificate on who would be a decent adversary for Jon Rahm if the Ryder Cup was a WWE team event. You will also find out which piece of antique golf equipment helped take Steg down in a brutal 9 hole skins game. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this week's Playing Out Sideways podcast we start on our road to the Ryder Cup. We find out whether Dan has ever been to the Ryder Cup, what everyone thought of Tiger and Rory plus Steg has a rant about Jason Day's cap. We make some bold predictions as to who WONT make the European Ryder Cup team for Paris and we break down what club you need to play into a 50mph wind, on a cold day in Scotland in January, with 128 yards to the pin. You can get this podcast on: Itunes Stitcher Acast Spotify Find us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Twitter