The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast

Back to doing what we love to do after a brief hiatus (life happens). Let's preview the 2025 Masters. A little rust, a lot of excitement, and all the storylines we're watching heading into the best week of the year. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Get ready for the 152nd Open Championship at the historic Royal Troon! In this episode, we dive into the rich history of this iconic course, home to memorable moments since 1923. Discover the challenges of its most famous hole, the par-3 8th known as the "Postage Stamp," and explore key storylines leading up to this year's tournament. Tune in for everything you need to know before the first tee! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Pinehurst delivered the most iconic US Open in recent memory with an incredible week capped off with a dramatic Sunday between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, ending with Bryson hoisting his second US Open trophy in 4 years. We recap all the highlights and lowlights (sorry Rory) in this episode. Tune in!

The American home of golf, Pinehurst No. 2, is primed to deliver a week we will never forget. The future staple of US Open golf stands before us ready to host 5 championships in the next 25 years and this year's rendition will set the tone. Join us for some course history, our top 3 things we're looking forward to, and some good times as we breakdown America's championship.

What a week in Louisville! We're back to recap the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, where Xander Schauffele led wire-to-wire. We touch on Schauffele's strategic brilliance, pivotal tournament moments, and the shocking arrest of Scottie Scheffler on Friday morning. We also discusses how Valhalla's layout, despite its reputation, did not pose a significant challenge to the golfers, allowing for impressive scores throughout the tournament.

The 2024 PGA Championship is back at Valhalla Golf Club and we can't wait to see this year's edition of golf's 2nd major. Brooks Koepka looks to go back-to-back for a second time while Rory McIlroy returns to the site of his last major a decade ago. We cover that and Randy's first time caddying at the US Open qualifier. Check it out! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The water at 11. A bad break at 12. That's what happens at Augusta and when you're chasing the world's best golfer, there's no room for mistakes. Scottie Scheffler is fitted for his 2nd Green Jacket in 3 years, establishing himself as the next generational talent. We talk him, others, Tiger, and pay the piper with our predictions. Check it out. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Hello friends! We're back for a tradition unlike any other with another Masters preview for 2024. Tune in for another exciting annual preview with a special guest to discuss this year's storylines, expectations, hot takes, and of course, our Nicklaus' and Normans. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The 2023 Ryder Cup is here at long last. We catch up on some time away and preview the World's premier golf event, this year being played at beautiful Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy. We breakdown the teams, discuss what makes a good match play course, and round it out with some predictions. Tune in and join us this week with fresh content throughout the event. Cheers! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

We're back previewing the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England. This whispy, wind-blown course looks to test the best in the world with its cheeky out-of-bounds areas, pot bunkers, and strong Westerly winds. Who's game best suits this course? Will a darkhorse emerge and claim the title? Join us for a full, in-depth preview along with a complete course review of the linksy Ocean Course at Half Moon Bay. See you there! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Wyndham Clark outlasts Rory McIlroy to win the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club becoming just the fourth player to win the U.S. Open the first time making the cut. We recap all the storylines including the course controversy. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The 123rd US Open is at Los Angeles Country Club and we can't wait to dive into the storylines. We talk the course, the players, and our picks for the week. Will we have a 1st time major winner? Or will the three-headed monster of Rahm, Koepka, and Scheffler emerge with the trophy? We cover that and more for our 87th episode. Tune in. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Huge news in the world of golf with a preliminary agreement to include the Saudi PIF as a major investor on the PGA Tour. What does this mean for LIV golf? Will players be allowed to return? We discuss winners and losers as well as review what we got right and wrong in the last 2 years. Also, we recap an awesome golf outing with the Odin and Save Par crews at Shoreline Golf Links. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Brooks Koepka is BACK with his first major victory in 4 years, locking down his 3rd PGA Championship at legendary Oak Hill Country Club, holding off Viktor Hovland and a surging Scottie Scheffler. The Bay's biggest golf coach, Dylan Smith, joins us to recap a thrilling weekend and talk all things golf. Check it out anywhere you get your podcast content! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The 2023 PGA Championship is here at iconic Oak Hill Country Club. We dive in and discuss who we think can tame the lightning fast fairways and deep rough this week complete with all our bets going into the 2nd Major. Plus, we discuss recent rounds and how to stay positive during a rough spell playing the game. How do you keep your mental game sharp when confidence is low? Join us for that and more on this week's podcast. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Jon Rahm with a dominant Sunday secures the green jacket and another unbelievable week at Augusta National is in the books. We recap all the week's happenings along with a course review of Memorial Park in Houston, Tx. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

A million storylines, so little time! LIV vs. PGAT. Rory's chance for the grand slam. Scheffler hotter than last year for a title defense. Oh and Tiger Woods! Tune in for our annual Nicklaus' and Normans. Who will show up big time and who will falter on golf's grandest stage? Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Scottie Scheffler runs away with yet another huge tournament, this time The Players Championship at Pete Dye's signature course, TPC Sawgrass. We recap the top moments and reflect on this moment in time for Scottie's young but already illustrious career. Also, big news is the golf equipment world with the USGA and R&A discussing a 'rolling back' of the golf ball to reduce distance for 2 major championships. Is this good for the game? What do the players think? What do we think?? Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The PGA Tour dropped major news with its plans for the 2024 season with changes that included limited fields with no cut (sound familiar?). Will these changes improve the overall product? How do they impact non-superstar players? How will it impact LIV's ability to steal talent? We dive into all that along with a Players Championship preview and our bets for the week. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Golf is steeped in tradition with some withstanding the test of time and others... due for an overhaul. On this episode, we discuss our Top 5 worst golf traditions we'd change or get rid of entirely. Also, we touch on the PGA Tour's new elevated tournaments and the impact they will have on the 2023 season. Tune in!

Team USA handles business with a wire-to-wire victory over Team International at Quail Hollow. Team International couldn't weather the LIV Tour defectors to keep the event tight down the stretch to a deep US squad. Tom Kim and Max Homa plant their flags in the President Cup as future stars. What was your favorite part of the Pres Cup? Tune in for ours and more!

The new season is off to a great start with a tremendous finish at the Fortinet Championship and the President's Cup kicking off this week at legendary Quail Hollow. The International team's depleted roster will have to face a tough, deep US team looking to make a statement. Who will be the team MVPs? What matchups are you looking forward to seeing? Who comes out on top? Let us know!

We're back after some much needed time off to recap the season that was. Rory McIlroy brings home the tour championship to salvage a tremendous season and holds off the player of the year, Scottie Scheffler. Also, there's been huge news in the LIV Tour roster with Cam Smith, Jaco Niemann, and others defecting to the new tour. Lastly, we catch up on the state of our games which have taken a hit in recent months. How do you manage keeping your game sharp with limited time to practice? Let us know!

Will Zalatoris breaks through for his first PGA Tour win as president of the "Matter of Time" club. We discuss the bonkers finish to the tournament and whether Will's reaction to winning will be seen on the LIV Tour. Also, we ask whether Patrick Reed's lawsuit has any credibility and if he's actually serious with the $750 million demand for damages. Share your takes and tune in!

Another NCGA event is in the books and we recap our performance at the 2-man scramble tournament at beautiful Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California. We review how effectively we executed our game plan and discuss what we learned. Also, we provide an in-depth course review of the course. Where does it stack up against the others? Tune in to find out.

Fresh off a recent 4-man scramble event, we discuss the rampant cheating that most golfers experience in these types of tournaments. Is it something to expect? How often does it happen? How can it be mitigated? Also, we preview an upcoming NCGA tournament at Wente Vineyards with hopes to redeem ourselves from last year's less-than-stellar performance. Lastly, we update a course review for stunning Conway Farms and the recently completed back 9 updates. Tune in!

Cam Smith graduates from the Matter of Time club to secure his first major at historic St. Andrews with an incredible final round 64. We recap the historic week including Rory's performance, Tiger's early exit, and check in on our Watsons and Van de Veldes. Also, we review the year that was and look forward to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Tune in!

The Open Championship is back at the home of golf, historic St. Andrews' Old Course. Tiger is back in action and the course is expected to play firm, fast, and with rather benign conditions for the legendary venue. We've got special guests and of course our Watsons and Van de Veldes for the week. Who will excel playing "golf in its purest form" on a course "untouched by time?" Who will struggle? Tune in to find out.

We're back with a special course review episode! This week, we review Tahoe City's 9 hole course, The Olympic Club's Ocean Course, and Yoca Dehe. How many Mackenzies will we rank each? Will there be a new all time leader? Tune in to find out.

Another NCGA tournament in the books at Poppy Hills over the weekend has us reflecting on what competitive play is all about, even for low-stakes events like the NCGA's Weekend Net Tournaments. Join us and friend of the podcast Michael Sandrini to recap our round, discuss sandbagging, and what it takes to play tournament golf. Also, we recap the LPGA's KPMG tournament along with a look ahead to the LIV Tour's first US event this weekend. Tune in!

Matt Fitzpatrick graduates from the "Matter of Time" club with an incredible US Open victory on the same course he won the US Amateur. Holding off Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler with excellent play down the stretch, Fitz becomes the first non-American to win both titles. Also, the boys are back playing golf again and breaking down their games. Lastly, we preview the KPMG. Tune in.

The 122nd US Open is underway at The Country Club along with all the storylines to go with it. Will Rahm defend his title? Will a first time winner emerge? We cover the course, the field, and the storylines for the upcoming week. Also, we do a mid-season check in on our bold predictions from earlier this year. Tune in to see how we did so far!

A great week in golf was overshadowed with the news of more PGA Tour pros defecting for LIV. Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickleson, and Patrick Reed will no longer tee it up on PGA and we discuss the fall out and upcoming future standoff between the tours. What's next? Will more players defect? Also, we recap the Memorial as well as dive into some US Women's Open. Tune In.

A bombshell in the world of golf this week as the LIV Tour announced the roster for its first tournament in London. Dustin Johnson is risking lifetime ban on the PGA Tour as the marquee player for the competition. What's the next move for the PGA? Who blinks first? Also, we bring in a special guest, Jack Straub to discuss his knowledge of Memorial from his days looping Nicklaus' kingdom. What a great week in golf with both Memorial Tournament and US Women's Open. Join us as we discuss this and more on our 65th episode.

Better late than never! Finally able to pod after a couple setbacks earlier this week. Congrats Justin Thomas! We dive into the PGA Championship and recap all the storylines and happenings during the second major of the season. How did our Nicklaus' and Normans fair this week? Join us to find out.

We're back with another course review, this time for Indian Valley in Novato, California. We recap a recent round there and give our impressions of this gem of a course. Also, we discuss what makes a golf course great. What do you think makes a course better than others? Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

We recap an awesome trip to Bandon Dunes, discussing how the week went with a rather competitive group. Also, we give the REAL top 5 tips for a trip to America's great golf resort. Lastly, we preview the PGA Championship and discuss Phil's absence from his title defense. Tune in. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

With the rise in legalization, we felt it appropriate to discuss cannabis' place in the professional and muni game. Etiquette is a big part of golf, so where does it fit? What are the Top 5 must-haves for cannabis on course? Also, we preview Indian Valley with a fun game naming Zurich Teams. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Scottie Scheffler asserts himself as the dominant force in golf with an incredible win at Augusta National to claim is first green jacket. Randy wins BIG from his November bet and we recap all the happenings from the week. Also, we breakdown Tiger's performance and a boys trip to golf-loving Scottsdale, Arizona. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

The best week in golf, Masters Week! Who would have thought 14 months ago we might get Tiger competing in this timeless event? Join us as we break down the field, give you our Nicklaus' and Normans, along with some bold predictions and things we'd like to see at this years tournament. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Big news this week is Phil Mickelson is not playing the Masters. We breakdown his situation and speculate on how he can rectify his relationships with fans, the PGA, and his peers. Also, we recap a recent round at Poppy Hills along with some insight on new course enhancements on the property. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Australian Cameron Smith with an incredible (and dramatic) final round to claim the 40th Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. After what seemed like endless delays, golf fans were delighted with a tremendous end to the tournament. We unpack the extended weekend and recap a recent round at Corica Park's new North Course. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Scottie Scheffler wins his second tournament in 3 weeks, hanging on down the stretch in US Open-like conditions at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Rory had plenty to say about how difficult the course played. What do you think? Do you enjoy watching players struggle? Also, we preview The Players in what will be a rain-soaked week at TPC Sawgrass. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

PGA National bared its teeth in a water-filled weekend on the PGA Tour with over 275 shots in the water. Daniel Berger gives up a 5 stroke lead to finish 2 behind winner Sepp Straka in an action packed Sunday. We recap the tournament and discuss our ultimate golf course. Would yours be private? Public? Resort? What traditions would you keep and what ones would you get rid of? Tune in for our takes in building the ultimate course! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

Joaquin Niemann put the tour on notice with a wire to wire win at Riviera, managing to hold off a charging Colin Morikawa to take home the trophy. We unpack the entire week along with Phil Mickleson's recent Saudi Golf League comments and subsequent apology. Should Phil face discipline? Should he have even apologized? Tune in for our takes! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

What an incredible WM Open complete with a 3 hole playoff to earn Scottie Scheffler his first PGA Tour win. We unpack the tournament and discuss its place in the game. Should there be more events like it? More stadium holes? What tournament/golf hole would you put a stadium on? We talk that and more on episode 53. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

What a week in Pebble Beach! After an exciting AT&T Pro-Am, we recap the events leading up to an exciting Sunday finish. From fist bumps with Monolo to high fives with Bill Murray, tune in to hear all about our experience volunteering at Pebble Beach! You won't be disappointed. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

With the AT&T Pro-Am just around the corner, we look ahead to our 2nd volunteer gig at Pebble Beach. Also, we recap the LPGA Tournament of Champions, the American Express, and reflect on recent range sessions. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

We're back reviewing a recent round at Half Moon Bay Golf Links' Old Course and a full course review. What would you rank this course? Also, we recap an exciting Sony Open and dive into the LPGA. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

An exciting first event of 2022 with the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Cam Smith and Jon Rahm went blow for blow shredding up Kapalua. We recap the event and preview the Sony Open. Lastly, we look forward to an upcoming round at Half Moon Bay Golf Links with our State of the Game. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast

What a year! 2021 brought us our first year talking about the great game and some incredible experiences. We reflect on our inaugural season and look forward to 2022. What are your golf resolutions for 2022? We share that and our bold predictions and goals for upcoming year. Tune in and share yours! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-sandy-pars-golf-podcast