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It’s here, finally. The best golf podcast in the history of podcasts. Hally and James Leadbetter (a sister and brother combo unlike any other) take you through the hottest topics and gossip in golf. It’s Golf news. Golf culture. Golf comedy. Every week. You’re welcome.

Hally and James Leadbetter


    • Aug 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Chad Mumm on The Creator Classic, YouTube Golfers and Full Swing Season Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 68:58


    It's a huge week. The Creator Classic (and the TOUR Championship) is happening at East Lake, and we've got the one and only Chad Mumm in the studio to talk about how it came to be and how it's going to go down. Also, Hally and James talk about Lydia Ko's amazing run, Rory's unruly driver and PGA Tour WAGS crushing it on TikTok.

    Hally joins Onlyfan(s), The U.S. Amateur champion has the best 21st birthday ever, and YOU could be in Happy Gilmore 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 50:55


    The Playoffs are in full swing, and Hally and James recap the HOT week in Memphis along with both the U.S. Women's Amateur and U.S. Amateur. Hally talks about the team's latest sketch “Only Fan” about a hotline that isn't real but should be. Also, Happy Gilmore 2 could be your big break.

    The craziest golf party ever, Scheffler shuts down the POY debate and wooden vs. plastic tees

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:05


    Skate ramps, hot air balloons, hidden bars and drone shows? All things present at the Sure Thing Club party. Hally and James recap the Topgolf banger and respond to the #funhaters on the interwebs. Also, Scottie Scheffler adds a gold medal to his insane year and keep an eye out for the humble king Hideki on an economy flight home. Lastly, the debate of the year: wooden or plastic tees?

    The Sure Thing Club, The Creator Classic and Long Drive Olympians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 61:44


    We all know that golf is hard, but what if it wasn't AS hard? Like you could get the ball in the air in your first couple swings. That would be awesome for growing the game, right? Right. And Topgolf thought so too! Enter the Sure Thing Club. Hally and James have all the details. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE, FOLKS. The YouTubers are playing East Lake the day before the TOUR Championship, and again, H&J have all the details. Finally, they make the case for World Long Drive being an Olympic sport and talk to the CEO of the coolest new golf app in town, Ethan Andrews from Parfour.

    The Creator Classic, The Sure Thing Club and Long Drive Olympians

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 62:19


    LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE, FOLKS. The YouTubers are playing East Lake the day before the TOUR Championship and Hally and James have all the details. We all know that golf is hard, but what if it wasn't AS hard? Like you could get the ball in the air in your first couple swings. That would be awesome for growing the game, right? Right. And Topgolf thought so too! Enter Sure Thing Club. Again, H&J have all the details. Finally, they make the case for World Long Drive being an Olympic sport.

    Hally goes to Britain, Xander silences the critics for good, and where will Scottie Scheffler put his Olympics tattoo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 43:50


    Hally went to England for a wedding (not hers), and given her packed weekend schedule, she has a … *unique* perspective on the tournament. Xander wins #anotherone, so this begs the question “who is leading the race to become the Player of the Year” which also begs the question, “how many regular tournaments is a major win worth?” Also, Hally and James talk about the importance of and the ways in which they manage nerves on the course.

    Recapping "The Best Week Ever", Ryder Cup conspiracy and Open Championship picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 86:38


    What a week! Hally finishes T20 in The American Century Championship with James on the bag; they share the best moments from the week and what makes it truly "the best week ever" for the players. Keegan Bradley gets his dream job, but is it too good to be true? The Doctor tells H&J who to put pounds and pence ($$$) on this week at The Open.

    American Century Championship preview, viral videos and divot(???) repair tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 40:47


    Hally and James are off to the American Century Championship! They break down the #goals for the week at the premiere celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Lake Tahoe. Also, Hally breaks down the process of sketch writing and how the viral "Men's Grill Room" and "Forgiveness" videos came to be. Finally, Hally and James discuss the question on everybody's mind lately, "why are we calling a pitch mark repair tool a 'divot repair tool'?"

    Back nine rallies, Scheffler's 6th* win of the season and golf reality show ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 53:31


    Congrats are in order for James, who brought home the hardware at the Golf Gaming Club Classic. The whole team was in the ZONE. Speaking of said zone, Hally and James discuss the mindset shift that can take you from playing your worst possible golf to lights out in just a few holes. Finally, we've got some fantastic ideas for golf reality shows.

    Championship SZN: The U.S. Open, Golf Digest Open and Hypegolf Invitational

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 37:33


    Lotttttaa big golf tournaments over the last couple days. Hally and James discuss what makes a *great* golf event. Yes, YETI's, but also format, pace of play and protein at breakfast. Of course, they also talk Bryson, Rory, and welcome back to the winner's circle Lilia Vu! Also, if you're into major championships, there's ANOTHA ONE this week - the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee in Sammamish (try saying that five times fast).

    Chipotle is out of control, all things college golf, and U.S. Open picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 90:09


    Hally and James kick off the show addressing Chipotle portion sizes which leads them directly into the golden age of Chipotle - COLLEGE. Millions (not millions but A LOT) of TBGP listeners wrote in with their thoughts on college golf - the good, the bad, and everything in between. H & J review the findings and share their own experiences. It's also U.S. Open week, so the TBGPBE (The Best Golf Podcast Betting Expert) Will Doctor aka "Doc" breaks down his picks with James.

    The man, the myth, the legend - David Leadbetter on his newest book, social media golf instruction and why cross-handed chipping is less crazy than it looks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 61:29


    We got him! David Leadbetter is a tough man to pin down, but alas, Hally and James caught up with the man they call “dad.” David has a new book called “Fix it Yourself” which, if you are one to get most of your instruction from random people on the internet, this book could be your new range buddy. (Note that David is careful to point out that there are a lot of good tips on the world wide web, but one must not apply everything that comes across their feed.)  Anyways, lots of laughs with dad, a recap of the U.S. Women's Open and Hally went on an art retreat that she won't shut up about. Enjoy!

    PSA: You don't have to be good at golf to be fun to play with, “Abandoned” Dunes and Halfway House snack innovations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 43:03


    Have you ever declined an invite from someone to play golf because you thought you weren't good enough to play with them? Well, take it from two scratch golfers, Hally & James couldn't care less if you can't hit a fairway. In this episode, they'll tell ya what they *DO* care about. Also, has James been saying “Abandoned Dunes” this whole time? Finally, Hally and James share their thoughts on the most innovative thing they've seen on a golf course in a long time (hint: it looks delicious).

    Boots on the ground at Valhalla, Viral Videos, The Bryson Bus, Queen Nelly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:16


    What a WEEK. Hally breaks down the vibes at Valhalla from Eugene, Oregon, where she is not supposed to be, but, alas, the show goes on. Congrats to James on yet another viral video; he's officially a two-hit wonder. Hally and James break down the change in tune that golf fans have had towards Bryson and praise the queen of golf, Nelly Korda.

    Palm Springs (and Louisville), Parking Lot Assault and PGA Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 57:21


    LIVE from the desert and Kentucky - it's THE BEST GOLF PODCAST! James is playing in a tournament and Hally now qualifies as a Louisville resident given she has visited four times in the last month. James also shares his bizarre account of his run-in with a gang (foursome) of drunk 23-year-olds in the parking lot of one of LA's finest municipal courses. Rounding things off with the TBGPBE (The Best Golf Podcast) betting expert Will Doctor, who tells us who to put our hard-earned money on this week at Valhalla.

    Derby debrief, golf influencers off the market, and Sam Snead's “fraudulent” record

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 63:23


    Hally and James recap their drastically different weekends (Kentucky Derby and a bachelor party), discuss Sam Snead's record that seems a bit sketchy and “the phenomenon” that is the drop in followers when influencers post about their significant others. Also, they read listener's submissions for their “routines” (superstitions?) before teeing it up.

    NELLY & SCOTTIE (& other things)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 51:51


    Hally just got back from broadcasting the Chevron and recaps the week. Hally and James attempt to compare Nelly and Scottie's historic runs, and congrats to Nelly on being the first-ever two-time TBGPBP Award winner … this is huge. Also, James tries to guess who's on the newest TGL team (no one named “Toby” is on the team, James.) 

    It's MAJOR SZN: Masters Tournament recap and Chevron Championship preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 39:37


    Has Hally been to the Masters *too many times*? Was Jacob Elordi grinding at a public driving range? Is Ludvig Aberg the most happy-go-lucky golfer on the planet? All of these topics and more (we'll also discuss the LPGA's first major of the year!) on this week's episode.

    The stat no one is talking about coming into the Masters, and is the field as stacked as it *could* be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 55:38


    HAPPY MASTERS WEEK. We've got betting czar Will “The Doc” Doctor on to give us the run down on who looks good at ANGC and recap the ANWA, Akshay's shoulder and Queen Nelly IV. Also, Hally finally understands the ball rollback and James gives his statement on the public school system.

    We're talkin' about PRACTICE (and Nelly Korda and Stephan Jaeger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 45:03


    Hally and James break down the three keys to actually getting better at golf, talk about what brands they would like to see get into golf (Chipotle Challenge, anyone?) and dissect Bryson Dechambeau‘s latest YouTube video.

    Exposing Los Angeles' Tee Time Black Market, The Junior Invitational, Happy Gilmore 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 84:34


    If you haven't heard what's going on in LA, well do we have a crazy story for you. Dave Fink, LA-based golf instructor and content creator, gives us an in-depth account of exposing a tee-time broker system, a “secret tee time mafia” if you will. He shares a timeline of events, the birth of the #FreeTheTee movement and what's next. We also recap the Junior Invitational and build our perfect cast for Happy Gilmore 2

    The First TBGPBP Award, Full Swing, Tee Time Bandit, Most Game-Changing Golf Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 61:06


    Hello, world. Hally and James share why they chose starting a podcast over launching a hard seltzer brand and recap the fifth major. They give out the first-ever TBGPBP award (The Best Golf Podcast Best Performance Award), recall their favorite Full Swing episodes and highlight an American Hero Dave Fink who is doing The Lord's work for Los Angeles public golf. To finish, the Lead's read submissions for “most game-changing golf tip” people have ever received.

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