Surviving Golf

Macro v. Micro here…the first draft of Bethpage Black's September Ryder Cup is here!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Oakmont Hosts the 125th edition of the United States Open…and Eddy wants the course to defeat the players. Full preview of the US Open!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The PGA is in the books as Scottie reclaims his “best player in the world” belt with a dominant victory! The guys put the Major, and the season, in proper context and in the context of the Ryder Cup!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

It's Quail Hallow week for the PGA Championship and the guys are psyched to get into the second major of the season. First, they maturely handle some disappointment in their own respective major…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

It is good to have both the hosts back for a week! After last week's podcast mental breakdown, Eddy is back with a co-host! The boys both had interesting weekends which they get into, and then cap it off with some general golf talk leading into next week's PGA Championship!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy hosts solo tonight, and lets the listeners into his biggest golf slump in years. A true therapy session, you'll get to hear a man who's lost in his own world right now. Then some quick thoughts on the NFL draft, the Patriots, and Shedeur's drop into the 5th round!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Full hour deep dive into the Masters for all things we will remember..*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com* This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Hello, friends! An episode 365 days in the waiting has finally arrived. Masters specialist Alex joins Eddy and Kevin to preview the Masters and draft the greatest team in the history of podcast drafts…stripper names. Truly a must-listen episode here.*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

PTI format tonight — Eddy keeps the show organized. First, Kev and Eddy talk themselves…are they sim league champions? Then, professional golf—some talk about the TGL, Viktor Hovland's stunning lack of self confidence, and Euro golf dominance. Finally, Severance wraps up!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kev return to discuss all things PLAYERS Championship…Does Rory need a FU motivation to succeed? Is JJ Spaun a cheater? Is JT the highest ceiling golfer on the planet, and is TPC Sawgrass the (second) best major venue??BUT NOT BEFORE Kev live-reacts to Severance… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Before discussing the upcoming Player's Championship, the “fifth major” of the year, the guys gotta get into some television escapades that they're into right now…Then, the guys discuss golfers v. players. Who's a robot golfer, and who does some cool tough stuff with some semblance of success. Think ballers v. basketball players…FINALLY, the main event — the Players…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kev are back after a one week break for a mega exercise in golf fantasy drafting…a four nations hockey style tournament, but…golf.The FORE Nations? America, Europe, Rest of World (Asian Descent) and Rest of World. We draft our teams, and let AI decide who's teams would reign supreme…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

This is a heavy TGL edition of Surviving Golf, as the President's Day triple-header was tremendous content and the peak of the TGL and some potential as to how great the league could be at its peak. BUT, before we get to the TGL, there is some necessary praise due to LUDVIG…and we start with that as we should!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Paternity leave is over! Eddy and Kev finally return from their hiatus and hopefully are back for good. A life catchup is in order: Eddy's treadmill is dead, so he's delved into the trenches of memecoin trading, while Kev looks to battle some serious simulator demons.The guys then discuss all things golf…and I mean ALL things golf. The PGA Tour, LIV, TGL, broadcast issues, Ryder Cup prospects, etc. Then, the icing on the cake is a well-deserved celebration of the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs. The king is dead, Fly Eagles Fly.*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy is 24 hours from a child, so this is The Last Dance for a little bit…so we're letting it all go. Five BOLD PGA predictions going into the season and the guys definitely mean BOLD. Long, long golf talk here. We're excited for the season This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

THE SURVIVOR POOL RETURNS! The guys announce the return of the event that spurred this entire Brand! After the announcement, the guys continue to talk some golf! There was golf played in The Showdown, but there was not much entertainment to be had. Then, after a brief TGL interlude (?), the guys hit the NFL picks!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Capper Cody joins the pod after a 2+ year courting! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kev back for the last show before the holiday break and doing it the way it should be done — no guest. First Kev parades his fantasy win over Eddy before getting to their picks!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy has unilaterally lifted the suspension of podcast favorite, ZBO, and we get off and running. There's some things that left unsaid from last week's podcast, and a midweek phone call set Eddy off to rant against a former podcast host…Then, the boys get in their picks for the week, before going into group prayer over defeating Mahomes in the playoffs…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The man who truly needs no introduction gets one anyways as old friend and legend Dave joins the podcast. We go through the origin story of our friendship, old wartime volleyball stories, and debunk some serious fantasy football accusations against one another. Then the guys make their picks!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

An old volleyball threesome comes back to life as old friend Frank joins the podcast! The guys start off in the best possible way — a 20 minute ripping of Dave. Then, the guys talk some volleyball, of course, before getting into this week's picks! We've never had a live trade negotiation…but you're going to find one here!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The boys are back as a duo! As much as the guests add, after the catastrophic losing done by the guest account last week, the guests get the week off. The boys start off with a very long therapy session about the golf short game (spoiler: Eddy is back to the drawing board) before getting into the NFL picks! It's good to be back alone, and this episode was fantastic.*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Gambling can be a cruel, cruel muse. Eddy and Kev go a perfect 5-0 in a pool for the first time in 4 years…only to find that multiple others did as well. In the same week, Eddy goes 12-2 in a pick ‘em pool…only to lose the weekly battle! It's been a tough stretch of luck for the boys, but they look to rebound as they welcome Bev back to check in with his picks and bring dignity back to the guest spot! Finally, he is forced to answer for his poor fantasy performance against one of the hosts…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The Bulldog JC has made his triumphant return to the podcast after a long wait and comes in with some strong takes. Eddy is on all but two favorites, and JC is on all the underdogs—competition ensues. The guests need a big week, and the Bulldog is going for it all…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kevin are joined by stud co-host Nick for this week's Surviving Golf! The guys start off discussing…the Karen Read murder trial (!?) before getting into their NFL takes of the week. As he always does, Nick brings some seriously spicy takes to the pod that get the guys railing about the home team… must listen stuff**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Alex joins the podcast which is always must-listen stuff! Before their bros trip to VT this weekend, the guys bond over some football picking failures. The guys make their picks, and there's a lot of agreement…never good!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

TK, the first podcast guest ever, is back to give his football knowledge! The guys immediately get into the picks and let the discussion go from there. Coming dazed off a rough week 2, it's time to get back into form…*SurvivingGolf.Substack.com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy in for a solo effort on this week's pod, and he starts out with some deeply personal news. After getting through that scandal, he goes into getting outclassed in a sport, and then gets into this week's NFL picks! A quick hitting edition of the pod!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The NFL season has begun! The boys are immediately joined by friend of the podcast, and founder of the Sharps Cover brand to learn about the Sharps Covers opportunities before they get into the new NFL gambling tracker for the upcoming season.**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kevin are back after a one-week hiatus, and are back with a vengeance. The guys start off with dueling Facebook Marketplace stories, including Eddy flying off the rails after purchasing a driver, and Kevin being stalked at his home before touching on the final week of the golf season.Then, as the great Jay-Z once said: “This is the number one rule for your set, in order to survive you gotta learn to live with regrets,” which leaves the guys to explain their yearly fantasy regrets, and how they think their strategies need to change this year in order to have success.**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

You think you've tuned into a golf podcast? Not yet! The boys start with an extensive discussion around…running. Eddy's running journey has began and he brings in running expert, Kev, to get some wisdom. Should you run faster or longer? Both? What's the infamous “runner's high” actually mean?! Listen in for all the answers.Then, the guys discuss the Wyndham golf, including Matt Kuchar's interesting Sunday night decision into Monday. Predictably…Kuchar ripping ensues. Finally, the guys start the NFL portion of the podcast and give a sleeper and overrated team going into the season!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Kev makes his triumphant return to the podcast as the boys start off with so much talk of the Olympics — in depth volleyball, in depth golf, some discussion about archery and pistol shooting, and such. We then attempt to conjure some enthusiasm for the Wyndham Championship before the PGA gets to the FedEx playoffs.**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Solo effort for Eddy tonight as he opines about all that is the Olympics! If you thought you were coming to the Surviving Golf podcast for in-depth Olympic Volleyball takes…you were correct! You get some volleyball, some basketball, some golf, and other Olympics thoughts on this week's pod! Enjoy!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

Eddy and Kev start the pod off with a full therapy session with some serious issues on the greens in their personal lives — listen with compassion and pray for us. Any advice absolutely welcome.Then we get into a recap of the Open Championship before mailing it in on the 3M Open betting segment!*SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com*Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The boys are back from a two week sickness/holiday hiatus just in time for golf's final Major Championship of the 2024 Season — The Open Championship at Royal Troon!The boys recap the Captain's selection of Keegan Bradley before getting back to what they do best—giving the loyal audience winners for the Open Championship! Enjoy!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The most anticipated podcast of the season: the comprehensive recap of the 2024 Surviving Golf Ryder Cup by the Captains of Team Europe and Team USA..**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The guys are shaking from the live stream of the Surviving Golf Ryder Cup pairings…but are gonna try to make it through a podcast anyways…We first get into Kmac carrying Eddy through a Braintree round by playing what might be the best golf of his entire career. Then, the boys plow through the US Open preview at Pinehurst No. 2 — is Scottie going to just run away with this?**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

The Surviving Golf Ryder Cup Draft is complete, and Eddy and Kevin give a pick by pick analysis of their draft — their best picks, their tough decisions, and what they would do differently next time. Then, Eddy has an envelope with three names in it…Finally, the guys hit on the Rory/Amanda relationship before previewing The Memorial at Jack's Place!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

In the second Surviving Golf solo interview, Mr. 5.2 himself, Matt Jose, joins Eddy to present to you the Official 2024 Surviving Golf Ryder Cup Course Preview.Matt and Eddy go through all things TurningStone — previewing Atunyote, Kaluhyat, and Shenendoah while making group predictions, sifting through draft rumors, and going through ideas to make things easier for everyone attending the Surviving Golf Ryder Cup.This is definitely worth a listen, especially on the way to the Ryder Cup! Enjoy!**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!The Surviving Golf Ryder Cup Draft is coming, and the guys get into their thoughts about team building philosophies and their final thoughts about the competition. The guys briefly touch on the tragic passing of Grayson Murray before previewing the RBC Canadian Open. But…mostly draft talk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!Eddy and Kevin are back after the PGA Championship — but have news that transcends all that happened in the world of professional golf. After recapping this news, the guys question Xander's big game chops, Bryon's total 180 with fans, Jon Rahm's current form, Scottie's criminal record, and much more before previewing the Charles Schwab!Then, Kev conducts a 1 on 1 interview with Mikey D, notorious Ryder Cup participant… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter today for free!Eddy and Kev are recording separately as their competition in the Ryder Cup goes into overdrive. Rumors about the draft are flying, and the competitive juices are taking over. The boys just can't talk about it. Therefore, you get two solo efforts tonight! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free todayThe guys are back and immediately jumping into an epic, epic story-time (you will VERY much want to hear Kevin's story) before getting a preview of the Wells Fargo at the famed Quail Hollow.Then, for the main event, Eddy and Kevin are joined by Dr. Dave DeJesus, who puts on his seminar for how to be an effective Trash Talker. Dave's masterclass is must-listen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!No messing around tonight. Kev and Eddy are back, one on one, and there's no time to waste. Getting right to some quick thoughts on the Zurich and what it means for PGA tv coverage going forward and finishing with a quick hitter on the Byron Nelson as Kev literally tries to climb out of the depths of debt! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!Kevin is back! He is welcomed back to the podcast by one of the hottest takes of the week: Scottie Scheffler is boring? Then, we bring Ryan back on from Augusta to recap his visit to paradise. Finally, the boys draft their non-golf dream twosomes in light of the Zurich Classic, the team event on the PGA Tour! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!With Kevin in the air (literally) for this week, a true golf expert steps in as Katie makes her grand return to the podcast to give a combined Masters recap and to preview the RBC Heritage. Katie comes with truly scorching hot takes including why gimmies should never be allowed, why Tiger has plastic surgery, and why driving distance will be a premium in Hilton Head while Eddy tries to keep everything together… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!The official Masters preview is here as the guys welcome the official Masters guest back for this year—”Captain Europe” Alex D. makes his return to the pod. The guys discuss all things Masters—the course, the field, the storylines, and the players to watch. Then, they hit their favorite favorites, favorite sleepers, and favorite longshots before getting to their official plays. Finally, in a callback to last year's popular Champions' Dinner Draft, this year the guys list their LEAST favorite Champions Dinners!Truly a packed episode as Alex brings the ratings! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!Friend of the podcast Ryan joins again as he is preparing for his trip to the Promised Land, aka Augusta National Country Club. The guys get all the details about Ryan's trip, which involves deep dives into subreddits for all the inside info.BUT FIRST, the guys hit on their favorite college basketball player, the Snack Machine, DJ Burns, then touch on the PGA Tour's new villain, Alejandro Tosti. The solar eclipse is discussed—one unit for 5 sunglasses is the going rate.Finally, the guys get into the last tournament before the Masters, the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio and go into a great sports hypothetical situation.This podcast has it all, enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today! Looking for a new domain name if anyone is creative!Lots on the agenda tonight!* The BU Volleyball Alumni Tournament killed Eddy* ENORMOUS Newsletter content* Real Top Golf Golfing — wind storms, scouting reports, sketchy handicaps, shanked chip shots, and real clubs…* STRONG thoughts on the end of the Survivor Pool and the pureness of competition…the winners should beware of this segment.* Valspar Open…Kev was actually alive to watch!* Thoughts on a new Surviving Golf Brand Website?!* Preview of the Houston Open…the Scottie odds are reverent! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Please subscribe to the newsletter for free today!Eddy is down bad with the kiddie cold but relies on Kev to carry his ass through an episode which is 365 days from the famous “Mailing It In” episode. The guys marvel at Scottie Scheffler's performance and question Rory's big tournament loins before Eddy absolutely explodes at Brian Harman's slow play. The Surviving Golf Brand is a Waggle Free Zone. Then, the boys give their picks for the Valspar as Kevin hangs onto the season tracker for dear life… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com

**SurvivingGolf.Substack.Com**Subscribe to the newsletter for free today!VICTORY LAPS WILL BE TAKEN as Eddy finally hits an outright bet and is not ashamed to brag about it! Eddy and Kev correctly predicted the Arnold Palmer, so it's time to start to predict other things! After recapping Scottie Scheffler's blowout win, the guys get on to a Full Swing inspired exercise of which non-Major winners will actually…win Majors!Then, a full Player's Championship preview with some VERY interesting action… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit survivinggolf.substack.com