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Matt Fitzpatrick held off a strong list of contenders to win the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline! We recap his 1st major championship, beating guys like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. The coverage got a lot of grief (especially the commercials,) so we debate how golf coverage can improve. Plus, Brooks Koepka and Abraham Ancer are heading to LIV Golf, and the PGA Tour has a new format to counter LIV. We break that all down here!

It's time for America's Championship! The U.S. Open is here, and we preview what should be a great week at Brookline. Our thoughts on The Country Club, picks and sleepers for a relatively new course, and more on the history of this timeless golf course. Plus, more thoughts on LIV Golf after a week full of content from the media and players. Also, join our Plugged Lie U.S. Open pool! Info on social media!

PACKED episode! A perfect ending for the the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open, with Rory McIlroy holding off Justin Thomas for a win in Toronto. We break down a fun week north of the border, but also discuss the debut of LIV Golf in London. Charl Schwartzel took home the title (and over $4 million,) but was the week a success? We give our letter grades for Greg Norman, and figure out what could be done better. And finally, Phil Mickelson meets with the media in Boston ahead of the U.S. Open! Quite an eventful time with the media that we address. No filter from us on this one!

A FULL, unbiased preview of the LIV Golf Invitational in London! We discuss the opening night party with team names and logos, the press conferences of guys like Talor Gooch and Phil Mickelson, and so much more. What we think LIV Golf is doing well, what we think needs to be fixed, and what the PGA might do. Plus, our thoughts on the immediate future of LIV. Also, Tiger Woods withdraws from the US Open. Quick takeaways from that, and our expectations for The Open Championship.

It's finally out! Greg Norman has released the field for his 1st LIV Golf tournament in London. We break down the list that includes guys like Dustin Johnson and Talor Gooch, how the PGA Tour responds, and our thoughts on LIV in general. Plus, it's Jack Nicklaus' tournament! We make picks for the Memorial and give our thoughts on Jack's Place. And a disappointing end to great seasons for the Sooners and Cowboys. We recap OU and OSU's losses in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Golf Tournament.

What a week of golf in Tulsa! Justin Thomas comes from behind and beats Will Zalatoris in a playoff to take home the PGA Championship at Southern Hills. We give a full breakdown of the major, from Mito Pereira's collapse, the shots that won and lost the tournament, and our thoughts of Southern Hills as a major venue. We discuss player complaints, Tiger Woods withdrawing and so much more! A must listen from guys who were on-site!

Our 3rd PGA Championship preview brings in maybe the most important man of the major! We visit with PGA's Chief Championships Officer Kerry Haigh, the one in charge of setting up Southern Hills for the PGA. Kerry provides exclusive insight in to tee box set up, hole locations, rough height, and his philosophy when setting up championship venues. Haigh goes into detail on how he expects the golf course to play, and how his team plans to challenge the best players in the world in Tulsa! A must listen!

Our 2nd PGA Championship preview episode has a fantastic guest! We visit with the 1970 PGA Championship winner at Southern Hills Dave Stockton! Dave has some AWESOME stories about his 1st major title 52 years ago. From the Tulsa heat, to playing with Arnold Palmer in the final round, to a caddie change he made at the beginning of the week. Fantastic insight into winning at the highest level, and what he thinks it will take to win this year. Plus, an update on Phil Mickelson's withdrawal and more!

The 1st of many PGA Championship previews features interviews with golf analyst David Feherty, and Folds of Honor founder Lt. Col. Dan Rooney! Two great interviews on Southern Hills, golf in Oklahoma, the Folds and Patriot Golf Days, and so much more! Many more great guests coming soon!

MAJOR NEWS! Tiger Woods plays a practice round at Southern Hills in Tulsa! We were there when his flight touched down, and have complete coverage of his play at the golf course. Plus, the Sooners win the Big 12 Championship down in Texas! We visit with head coach Ryan Hybl and senior captain Logan McAllister after the thrilling win at Whispering Pines.

What a Sunday for Jordan Spieth! For the 2nd straight Easter Sunday, Spieth wins on the PGA Tour, this time beating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage. Full break down from Harbour Town, plus our picks for the Zurich Classic team event. Also, the Oklahoma Sooners just won a loaded golf tournament in Arizona. We break down that victory, and take a look at the college golf scene. And a quick update on course conditions at Southern Hills ahead of the PGA Championship!

PACKED Masters recap! Scottie Scheffler continues his incredible run, winning the Masters for his 1st major title. We recap the his dominant victory, the heater he's on and what to expect going forward. Plus, Tiger Woods made a successful return to Augusta National, making the cut and playing the weekend. We debate his chances of playing the PGA Championship at Southern Hills and beyond. We talk Cam Smith, course changes at Augusta, the Plugged Lie Pool and so much more!

The Masters is finally here! We visit with Golf Channel writer Brentley Romine on the grounds at Augusta National for a pull major preview! His thoughts on the atmosphere, Tiger Woods, players to watch, and his experience covering the Masters! We go over our picks, thoughts on changes to the golf course, bold predictions, and much more! And be sure you enter the Plugged Lie Masters Pool!

It's officially Masters week, and Tiger Woods is at Augusta National! We look at his chances in his remarkable return to golf, how the leg will hold up, and where our expectations should be. Plus, we have the Plugged Lie Masters Pool to enter! $20 entry (Venmo TJ_Eckert) to get in! Link is on our social media! Full Masters preview later this week!

Multiple big storylines in here. We discuss the WGC Match Play in Austin, with our bracket busters and picks to win. Plus, Phil Mickelson won't play the Masters. When will we see him on the PGA Tour again, and could his golf schedule now shift to the newly proposed LIV Golf schedule? All of that, along with a Sam Burns playoff win recap at the Valspar and more!

PACKED recap of Cam Smith's win at the Players Championship! We talk all things Players, from the best golf shots of the week, the worst shots of the week, the weather & wind, the drama between Daniel Berger and Viktor Hovland, and so much more. There's a good debate over the design of the 17th island green, and an even better debate on movie golf swings in here as well. Check it out!

We sit down again with Oklahoma Sooner senior transfer Chris Gotterup, fresh off a top-10 finish in Puerto Rico for his PGA Tour debut! Chris talks about the week, with great stories about the event, his playing partners, and so much more. We visit about amateur golfers not getting money, status or anything else, and whether that should change, along with the Sooners success so far this season. And it's Players Championship week! We preview TPC Sawgrass, and make our picks for one of the biggest events of the year!

TONS to break down in this episode! Scottie Scheffler wins a grinder at the Arnold Palmer. We look at the tough course conditions at Bay Hill, whether we liked the difficult setup, and how Viktor Hovland and Talor Gooch gave away some chances. Plus, the Matt Jones putter throw sparks a debate over breaking and throwing clubs. Shocking results to that discussion. Then we talk about Ryan Brehm's improbable win in Puerto Rico, along with fantastic finishes by a pair of Oklahoma Sooners in Max McGreevy and Chris Gotterup. Packed show!

Packed episode with a ton of great topics! We quickly recap Sepp Straka's Honda Classic win before diving into the PGA Tour and their PIP winners. Tiger Woods takes home the $8 million, with Phil Mickelson coming in 2nd. Was this staged? Did Tiger earn it? Great debate. We also look at Bay Hill and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, as well as the opposite field event in Puerto Rico. Then we look at college golf! The Oklahoma Sooners continue to roll, and Oklahoma State is searching for that perfect lineup. So much more in here!

We're less than 3 months away from the 2022 PGA Championship teeing off at Southern Hills, so we bring in Tournament Director Bryan Karns to talk about their progress! Bryan goes into detail about the major championship, logistics of the golf tournament, build-out, Tiger Woods playing or not, and so much more! No better person to hear from than the man in charge!

Another day, another episode with Saudi Golf League Drama. More and more players remove their name from the discussion, and Phil Mickelson comes out with a controversial statement. We debate the golf world turning on Mickelson, his battle with Alan Shipnuck, what his statement means, and so much more from that topic. Plus, Zach Johnson is reportedly the next USA Ryder Cup captain. We talk that selection, and if the Americans can win in Europe. And of course, we preview the Honda Classic and make our picks for the beginning of the Florida swing!

A wire-to-wire win by Joaquin Niemann at Riviera got over-shadowed by a number of huge topics in the golf world. The Genesis Invitational hosted of course by Tiger Woods meant we heard from Tiger multiple times. We debate his comeback, when it'll happen, and what his focus is right now. Plus, the big story is Phil Mickelson and his comments on the Saudi Golf League. What he said, other PGA Tour players said, our thoughts, and what's going to happen next in a crazy time for the game of golf. Great debate and disagreement here!

The noise is so loud around the Saudi Golf Super League, we had to debate it. Our thoughts on the rival Tour, what players are saying and if we think it's a good idea. Plus, Tiger Woods is back! Not playing, but as the host of the Genesis Invitational. We let you know what he had to say about his playing future, and when we can expect to see him back. And of course, we break down this Genesis Invitational with picks and a course preview of beautiful Riviera. Lots to unpack here!

PACKED episode full of tons of great golf content! Scottie Scheffler rules in Scottsdale, beating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff for his 1st PGA Tour win at the WM Phoenix Open. We break down the playoff format, the players in contention (including the fascinating story of sponsors exemption Sahith Theegala), and much more. Plus, a look at the craziness of the 16th hole, from the 2 aces by Sam Ryder and Carlos Ortiz, to the beer showers, to the shirtless celebrations and just how much fun golf is right now. We also get into the Charley Hoffman comments, the Morgan Hoffmann article, a college golf update, and so much more! Can't miss this!

The people's championship has arrived! We do an in-depth breakdown on the WM Phoenix Open. Our picks from the top field of the year, names to keep an eye on, sleepers for your betting lineups and so much more. We also give you a full course prep of TPC Scottsdale, all from our own playing experience! Our favorite holes, the pivotal parts of the golf course, and how the famous 15/16/17 hole run compares to other famous 3-hole stretches in golf! Tons of great content here!

LOADED episode here! Tom Hoge comes from behind to beat Jordan Spieth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his 1st win on the PGA Tour. We break down the final round, the golf course, the celebrities playing, Taylor Moore winning with his partner, and so much more from the event. Plus, Harold Varner III wins in Saudi Arabia, an event with a ton of controversy around it. We look at comments from Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau drama, and so much more from the golf world. And how about Oklahoma State! We take look at the Cowboys win in Hawaii, and Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra's performance as well. LOTS of stuff!

Luke List picked up his 1st career win after beating Will Zalatoris in a playoff at the Farmers. The big story from Torrey Pines though was Zalatoris putting stroke. Can it be fixed? We take a look at that. Plus, Viktor Hovland wins (again) in Dubai, climbing to #3 in the world golf rankings, the highest of all-time by an Oklahoma State Cowboy. And of course, we take a look at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, previewing the week with celebrities and making our picks. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast!

Such a fun visit with Scott Gneiser, a veteran caddie on the PGA Tour with a number of players, most notably David Toms. Scott has so many fantastic stories, including details from Toms 2001 PGA Championship, caddying in Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups, and so much more. He breaks down the final hole from that PGA victory in Atlanta, and a hilarious story from off the golf course at a Ryder Cup in Europe. Scott also caddied for former Sooner Anthony Kim, so you'll want to hear that and really so much more! A jam-packed visit!

Lots of stuff to get to in this episode! We quickly break down Hudson Swafford's win at the American Express in Palm Springs before jumping over to the real start of the golf season at Torrey Pines. Our picks, a course prep, and a preview of what's to come over the next few weeks on the PGA Tour. Plus, a quick look at college golf, including a winner already for Oklahoma State! A packed podcast with tons of great stuff!

AWESOME in-depth interview with PGA Tour caddie Mal Baker, currently on the bag for Oklahoma State Cowboy alum Talor Gooch. So much great stuff in here, from how Mal got his start caddying, to the daily life of a caddie, travel, finances, and more. Find out what Mal and Talor talk about for each golf shot, what courses he loves traveling to, and even the ones that are a struggle. We even talk on-course strategy, leaderboard watching, speaking up on decisions, and what makes Gooch so good. Mal gives some great insight on new rule changes like the banning of greens books and addition of rangefinders. So much more with a guy with over 30 years of pro golf experience!

Cam Smith is a record breaker! We take a look at the new PGA Tour scoring record holder and his win at the Tournament of Champions. Is that kind of golf fun? Or controversial? We get into that discussion, along with Bryson DeChambeau talk. No greens books this year on Tour, and Bryson struggled. How much will that affect golfers going forward? Finally, we preview the Sony Open and make our picks for the final leg of the Hawaii swing.

2021 was a great year for the beginning of The Plugged Lie! We look back at some of our favorite moments of the podcast, on the PGA Tour and more from last year before hopping into 2022. Bold predictions for this season, our picks for major winners, and much more! Plus, we break down the Tournament of Champions, the 1st event of the calendar year in Hawaii! Also, Viktor Hovland with golf club travel issues? Relatable. Lots of great discussion in here!

Viktor Hovland is a winner again! This time it's at Tiger Woods' event at the Hero World Challenge. We get into an interesting debate about Hovland's success compared to guys like Collin Morikawa, and why Hovland isn't getting the same attention. Speaking of Tiger, he's back! Woods was getting a ton of practice in while hosting the golf tournament in the Bahamas, and is officially playing the PNC Father-Son Challenge with his son Charlie. We break down another Tiger comeback, and what to expect from him going forward.

The PGA Tour is being taken over by Oklahoma golfers. Midwest City native Talor Gooch gets his 1st Tour win at the RSM Classic! We talk about how big this is for the former OSU Cowboy (money, exemptions, majors), plus look at other Oklahoman's who finished well. Plus, Tiger Woods is BACK! We discuss his viral swing video, when we expect him back, and so much more.

For the 2nd straight year, Viktor Hovland is the winner at the Mayakoba in Mexico! We break down the former OSU Cowboy's dominant golf tournament, and look at a host of other Pokes on top of the leaderboard like Talor Gooch and Matthew Wolff. Plus, other local guys are grinding in the final stage of Korn Ferry Q School!

Super fun interview here with OU Sooner senior Chris Gotterup, a transfer from Rutgers. Gotterup has entered Ryan Hybl's lineup and made an instant impact, now the #1 college golfer in the country. Chris talks about growing up in New Jersey, playing elite golf courses, then of course transferring to Norman. He talks his recruitment, opens up about what he has to improve on, and how much he loves Bedlam and dislikes OSU without knowing why! Plus, we have some fun with his Jersey accent too. You'll enjoy this!

What a week for our college golf programs! On a national stage at the East Lake Cup, the Oklahoma Sooner men took down OSU in a Bedlam final, and the Cowgirls knocked off Duke in the women's title. We break down both the men's and women's final, and just how good college golf is in Oklahoma. Plus, a quick look at the Bermuda Championship on the PGA Tour, and reading comments from the Plugged Lie Patrons!

Rory McIlroy holds off a strong field in Las Vegas to win the CJ Cup! We break down his performance, along with guys like Rickie Fowler, who was the 54 hole leader. Tons of other local guys in contention like Talor Gooch, Abraham Ancer and Robert Streb. We give you a Plugged Lie Patrons question, and take a look at the Sooners and Cowboys performance at the Big 12 Match Play. Tons of great golf content in this one!

Sam Burns wins for the 3rd time on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms! We break down his victory, plus a number of local guys with nice finishes. We also look at the Shriners in Vegas, and the Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau match that's now official. Finally, we recap the Sooners and Cowboys strong finish at Colonial, and how good both teams can be next spring.

In historic fashion, the United States beats Europe to win the Ryder Cup! We recap an exciting weekend of golf at Whistling Straits, from Bryson DeChambeau's new image, to Justin Thomas and the American's moving the golf needle. Plus, can the USA continue this dominance for the next decade? Plenty more in here!

The Ryder Cup is here! We visit with long-time golf writer Jeff Babineau, who does the interview from the Whistling Straits media work room, and get some great insight on this years event. Jeff breaks down the United States and European team, why the U.S. has struggled in the event, and what they need to do to come out on top. We get a look at the golf course, who it suits, how it'll look for match play, and the players Jeff expects to make an impact. We talk Viktor Hovland, Pete Dye, make our picks, and so much more! Don't miss this episode!

A bunch of stuff to get to in this episode! We visit with former OSU Cowgirl Maja Stark, who just picked up her 1st professional win on the Ladies European Tour in her home country of Sweden. Stark discusses the win, and her time in Stillwater. Plus, the Oklahoma Sooner men come from behind to beat rival Texas at Maridoe. We break down the lineup coach Hybl used to win on Golf Channel. Finally, more Brooks Koepka drama ahead of the Ryder Cup, and a bunch of new local guys playing in the 2021-22 PGA TOUR season opener at the Fortinet in Napa!

Awesome interview for you guys with OU golfer Logan McAllister. Logan just won the opening event for the Sooners at Pebble Beach, his 3rd collegiate win. He breaks down his final round, the opportunity to play at places like Pebble Beach, and an unforgettable practice round at an exclusive club right down the coast. Logan gets into some NIL talk, golf in Oklahoma and the talent in the locker room for the Sooners this season. We also give a quick recap of the TOUR Championship, Korn Ferry Finals, and our take on Steve Stricker's captains picks for the Ryder Cup! Lots of Patrick Reed drama to dive into.

The Tour Championship is here! We take a look at East Lake, and who we think will take home the FedEx Cup and $15 million. Plus some big storylines in golf, including the new "Brooksy" rule involving Bryson DeChambeau. Lots of opinions on that one. We get into the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, which local guys have a chance to earn their PGA TOUR card, and a look at Victoria National. Finally, some Ryder Cup news involving Phil Mickelson!

TONS to unpack this week in golf. Patrick Cantlay beats Bryson DeChambeau in a 6-hole playoff at the BMW Championship, and there was PLENTY of drama along the way. Is Bryson good or bad for golf, was his comment towards Cantlay warranted, and is this becoming overblown? We get into a Ryder Cup discussion surrounding Bryson, including who we think captain Steve Stricker will select with his final picks. We look at the TOUR Championship format, the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, and much more! Plus we talk about our own golf game, including Foz making the cut at the Oklahoma Open, and Matt playing a tournament at Oak Tree National!

Tony Finau is FINALLY back in the winners circle! Some clutch golf down the stretch gave Finau a win at the Northern Trust in a playoff over Cameron Smith. We break down that victory, and take a look at the updated FedEx Cup standings. Plus, we look at the Korn Ferry playoffs, recapping the previous week from local guys and looking ahead to Columbus. We also make our picks for the BMW Championship, with Caves Valley Golf Club making its PGA TOUR debut. And finally, who to keep an eye on at the Oklahoma Open at Oak Tree, including Foz!

What an interview we have for you here with former Oklahoma State Cowboys golfer Kevin Dougherty! We've talked about Kevin a lot on the show, and he was gracious enough to spend some time with us talking about a ton of different topics. We get into the grind of the Korn Ferry Tour, and the ultimate goal of making it on the PGA Tour. We also talk mental struggles, how he's balancing golf and his new marriage, and so much more. Plus, you won't want to miss his diet advice, what he eats on the course, and how he approaches his health and wellness. Some CRAZY insight there. Plenty of great stories on OSU, growing up with Rickie Fowler, and more!

PACKED episode beginning with Kevin Kisner coming out on top of the 6-man playoff at the Wyndham Championship. We take a look at other storylines from the final week of the regular season on Tour, plus local guys that struggled. We also break down the Korn Ferry Tour playoffs, answering whatever questions you may have as the golf gets more important. Who's playing, local ties, what's at stake, and so much more. And finally, we make our picks for the opening week of the FedEx Cup playoffs at the Northern Trust!

Former UCO Broncho Josh Creel joins the show from Omaha, just days after picking up his 1st ever Korn Ferry Tour win in Utah. Josh talks about the emotions of winning, what he did with the trophy, and what happens next. We also have some fun talking about Taco John's, the Teton's, and much more. Great interview you don't want to miss! It's also the final week of the regular season on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. We make our picks for the Wyndham Championship, and give you plenty of other storylines to keep an eye on heading into this week!

What a weekend for golf in Oklahoma! Former Sooner Abraham Ancer picked up his 1st PGA Tour win at the WGC FedEx St. Jude in Memphis, beating Sam Burns and Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff. We break that down, plus the 1st Korn Ferry Tour win for former UCO Broncho Josh Creel in Utah! We also get into Nelly Korda's gold medal win in Japan, and so much more! Stay tuned later this week as well!

Former Oklahoma Sooner national champion Max McGreevy joins us again to talk about securing his PGA Tour card, and a number of other topics. We dive into the PGA Tour, playing the WGC FedEx St. Jude In Memphis, featuring one of the strongest fields of the year. Plus, we look more into Olympic golf, both men's and women's! So much more in here!