Up to Par golf podcast

Congratulations to Justin Thomas for his historic comeback victory at Southern Hills.   An exciting finish to a great tournament, listen today as we recap a fun Major week in Tulsa.  We also want to thank our dedicated listeners over the past two years.   We have had many good memories and connected with many great people in the golf community these past two years.   Thank you for listening and following us these past two years, and we look forward to seeing you out on the golf course!  

Listen today as we preview the 2022 PGA Championship at the Perry Maxwell designed Southern Hills in Tulsa, OK!  The top ten in the OWGR is stacked with some recent strong results, will our next major champ come from the top ten?  Get your full preview of the course, the field and our picks of the week!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on social media and for more infomation on the podcast. 

Phil Mickelson shocked the golfing world and withdraws from the PGA Championship at Southern Hills, Tiger is on-site and ready to compete in this week's major championship.  K.H. Lee and Minjee Lee win this past weeknd in two great tournaments on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour.  We also catch-up with Ashley and recap The John Shippen Women's Shootout Presented By Cognizant and learn more about upcoming tournaments.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

We have two great tournaments to preview this episode!  First, the PGA Tour heads to the Dallas area for The Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch.   7 of the top 15 in the OWGR are teeing it up including world #1 Scottie Scheffler.  The LPGA has a stacked field with 28 of the top 50 teeing it up in New Jersey for The Founders Cup.  Rolex Rankings #1 Jin Young Ko is the favorite, but there are many of the top 10 looking to win as they prepare for the Women's U.S. Open in just a few weeks.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on social media and to follow the podcast! 

The Wells Fargo did not disappoint as Max Homa outlasts Keagan Bradley to win The Wells Fargo Open at TPC Potomac.    Max earns his 4th PGA Tour victory, what does this mean for Max's Presidents Cup chances?  Listen today as we recap a great week in DC on the PGA Tour.  Sergio made headlines with his mic'd up comment about leaving the PGA Tour and Greg Norman is blaming Phil MIckelson for the lack of talent joining the Saudi backed league.   The craziest continues around the LIV Golf start up league.  Get all of your golf news in 40 minutes or less.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on our social media channels and to subscribe to the podcast. 

This week the PGA Tour heads to DC to tee it up at TPC Potomac.  Rory Mcilroy is your defending champ and betting favorite, will Rory win again?  Tony Finau, Corey Conners, Marc Leishman, Matt Kuchar are some of the favorites.  Listen today as we preview the course, the field and make our picks of the week.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram and Facebook and to subscribe on your favorite listening platform.  

THE JOHN SHIPPEN aims to create opportunities in golf for Black men and women, ensure his story is told and preserve his tremendous legacy, which is one of Black History, but also of American History. Learn more today as we talk with Ashley  about THE JOHN SHIPPEN, upcoming events and how we can support their great efforts to grow the game of golf.  To learn more visit. https://thejohnshippen.com/  

Jon Rahm earns his 7th career PGA Tour victory at The Mexico Open and holds off Tony Finau, Cameron Champ and others to get his first victory of the season. What does this mean for Rahm as we head into peak major season?  Marina Alex earns her 2nd LPGA victory and finishes one stroke better than world #1 Jin Young Ko.  Alex shot 5 under in her final round to hold off a charging Ko.   Get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to connect with us on our social channels and to subscribe to the podcast. 

We have two new tournaments this week on the PGA and LPGA Tours.  The PGA Tour heads to Mexico for the Mexico Opean.  Jon Rahm is the clear betting favorite this week, but one co-host predicts this first time winner will hold the trophy at the end of the week.  The LPGA stays in California where 29 of the top 50 in the world are teeing it up!   Jin Young Ko is the favorite but trending Minjee Lee and others will look to win this stacked event.  Phil has requested his release from the PGA Tour to compete in the LIV golf event in June, and on a positive note Tiger Woods is in the field for the next two Majors!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on social media and to follow & subscribe to the podcast. 

Get all of your tournament recaps and golf news in under 40 minutes.   In today's episode we recap Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele's record setting win at The Zurich Classic, and recap this exciting team event.  Nasa Hataoka earns her 6th LPGA victory and dominates the field and wins by 5 shots!   Last but not least we talk Greg Norman petitioning to play in The Open Championship and the newest US Open anchor site!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on our social media channels! 

The PGA Tour heads to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic as this team event brings a different spin to the PGA Tour.   Some great teams are paired up for this best ball & alternate shot format that makes for a fun and competitive tournament.  The LPGA heads to Los Angeles as 6 of the top 10 in the Rolex rankings are teeing it up.  Will Jin Young Ko continue her dominance on the LPGA?  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to follow us on our social media accounts! 

Jordan Spieth earns his 13th career PGA Tour victory in a playoff over Patrick Cantlay.  Speith comes from 3 back and fires a final round 66 to win!    After windy conditions in Hawaii, Hyo Joo Kim earns her 5th LPGA victory.   Also, Bryson DeChambeau out indefinitely after a wrist surgery, when will we see Bryson next?  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on our social media channels! 

Strong fields on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour this week!   The PGA Tour heads to Harbour town where 5 of the top 10 golfers in the OWGR are in the field.    The LPGA is in Hawaii this week where Lydia Ko is the betting favorite and is looking to defend her title.    Get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes.   Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. 

World #1 Scottie Scheffler dominated the field at Augusta National for the 2022 Masters.  Listen today as we recap the first major of the year, celebrate Scottie's win and share our thoughts on another great week at Augusta National. 

Masters week has arrived!   The long anticipated first Major of 2022 is here, and the storylines entering this year's Masters is like none other.   With Tiger possibly being back, newly crowned world #1 Scottie Scheffler, and Rory going for the grand slam the hype has us golf fans excited for Thursday morning when the top players in the world tee it up at Augusta National.  Listen today for our full preview show as we cover all the storylines, the field and any course updates heading into the 2022 Masters.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Jennifer Kupcho earns her first career victory and a Major to say the least.  Get a full recap of Kupcho's victory as we provide a full recap of the first Women's major of 2022.  16 year old Anna Davis posts a 69 at Augusta National on Saturday to win the 2022 ANWA.  Listen today as we recap this new and great tradition at Augusta National.  Last but not least,  J.J. Spaun earns his first PGA Tour victory at The Valero and earns an invite to The Masters.  Get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes! 

We have a jam packed episode today as we cover all of the exciting tournaments on this week's schedule.  The LPGA's first Major of the year is at Mission Hills for the Chevron!  Jin Young Ko is the clear favorite this week, but with so many of the top 10 in the Rolex Rankings playing well the stage is set for a great week out in California.  Augusta National will host the top Women amateur golfers in the World for the Augusta National Women's Am this week.   We preview some of the favorites and who will compete to win on this Saturday finish at Augusta National.  The Masters field is mostly set, we walk through the field and highlight some of our favorites and long shots to contend in the 2022 Masters.  The PGA Tour stops in Texas for the Valero Open as many golfers look to win to get a last minute invite to Augusta.   Rory Mcilroy, Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, and Hideki Matsuyama headline the field this week.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to follow us on our social media channels. 

As the 2022 Masters Tournament is quickly approaching and the anticipation builds we are talking past Masters Champions.  In this bonus episode we re-live Jordan Spieth's record setting 2015 Masters victory.  The 21 year old Jordan Spieth goes wire to wire to win his green jacket and forever put his name in the history books.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for additional podcast content and to follow us on our social channels. 

What a great week of golf!   The Dell Match Play did not disappoint and it even crowned a new World #1.   Listen today as we recap Scottie Scheffler's win and rise to World #1.  And the 2022 Masters field is almost set, who is in and who just missed out.  The LPGA had another great finish as a familiar name is in the mix and how a 19 year old took home the victory!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content, giveaways and to follow us on our social channels. 

Phil Mickelson made headlines again this week as he is no longer in the field for the upcoming 2022 Masters.    We have more bracket madness as the PGA Tour heads to Austin, TX for the Dell Technologies Match Play.  Listen today as we break down all 16 groups and pick our favorites.  Last but not least, the LPGA is back in action for the JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol  as 8 of the top 10 in the Rolex Rankings are teeing it up this week.   Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to connect with us on our social channels.  

As the 2022 Masters Tournament is quickly approaching and the anticipation builds we are talking past Masters Champions.  In this bonus episode we re-live Tiger Woods completion of the Tiger Slam in 2001.   Re-live one of the greatest moments in sports history.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for additional podcast content and to follow us on our social channels. 

Sam Burns earns his 3rd PGA Tour victory in a playoff over Davis Riley and is now the 10th ranked golfer in the World.   We also talk Saudi Golf League's newly released schedule, but who will be teeing it up at these eight events?  Bryson DeChambeau is back next week at the Dell Match Play, and Henrik Stenson was named the European Ryder Cup Captain.  Get all of you golf news in under 40 minutes.   Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to connect with us on our social channels. 

Cam Smith has moved up to #6 in the OWGR after his PLAYERS win.  How does Cam stack up against the other top ten players in the World?   Get our full recap of THE PLAYERS including quite the rules drama between two top 15 golfers.  After a crazy week at TPC Sawgrass the PGA Tours heads to Innisbrook for The Valpar Championship.   A strong field is teeing it up this week including 5 of the top 10 as they look to test their game at the challenging Innisbrook.  With The Masters and Augusta National only a few weeks away, this could be the last stroke play event for many of the top stars before driving down Magnolia Lane.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content and to follow us on our social media channels. 

As the 2022 Masters Tournament is quickly approaching and the anticipation builds we are talking past Masters Champions.   In this bonus episode we re-live Bubba Watson's first Masters victory in 2012.  We talk historic golf shots, contenders, and round by round review of the 2012 Masters.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for additional podcast content and to follow us on our social channels.  

What a crazy week at TPC Sawgrass for the 2022 THE PLAYERS.  With Round 3 still in progress, there are many new comers and PGA Tour vets eyeing the win for this Monday finish.  We talk Tiger Woods Hall of Fame induction, and share our favorite moments from the historic night.  Nanna Koerstz Madsen wins for the first time on the LPGA in a playoff over in Thailand.  The LPGA Season is heating up as we are quickly approaching the first major of the season.  Last but not least, we talk The Masters and discuss the field and who is in the field, who is on the bubble and who is looking to miss this year's Masters.   We are only 4 weeks away from Augusta National!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, golf giveaways, and more! 

One of the best fields of the year on the PGA Tour get ready for THE PLAYERS.   47 of the top 50 golfers in the OWGR are in the field, who is your pick to win?  Listen today to get a full preview and our picks of the week.  The LPGA tees it up in Thailand, no World #1 Jin Young Ko or World #2 Nelly Korda but a strong field is set for another exciting week of LPGA golf.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for golf giveaways and all of your podcast updates. 

What a great weekend of golf!  Bay Hill did not disappiont and Scottie Scheffler outlatsts the field to get his 2nd win of the season.  World #1 Jin Young Ko was back on the LPGA Tour and continues her domincance with another win!   Plus, Phil Mickelson did not win the $8 million PIP bonus, listen today as we discuss the top 10 ranking.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for golf content, giveaways, and more! 

Get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes! In today's episode we preview the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, and why is Rory Mcilroy the real favorite this week?   Listen today as we preview the field and share our picks of the week.  After a few weeks off the LPGA heads to Singapore and world #1 Jin Young Ko is back in action!    Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on your favorite social platform for podcast updates, giveaways, and more! 

What an exciting finish to The Honda Classic as Daniel Berger implodes and Sepp Straka earns his first PGA Tour Victory.  You can't go more than a day or two without talking the latest Phil Mickelson saga, and now his sponsors have chimed in on his latest comments.  Zach Johnson is rumored to be the next US Ryder Cup Captain which gets us thinking about this year's Presidents Cup.  Last but not least we talk about "Growing the Game" and referenced an great article by Erik Matuszewski.  Check out the article here : https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikmatuszewski/2022/02/27/golf-saw-record-play-totals-last-year-on-heels-of-covid-fueled-2020-boom/?sh=147b1a5f4c31 Visit www.uptoparpod.com for the latest updates from Up to Par Podcast including giveaways, podcasts, and more golf content!

It just doesn't seem like can go more than a few days with out talking the latest Phil Mickelson headlines!   What do you think about Phil's apology?   Listen today as we share our thoughts.  The PGA Tour heads to PGA National for the Honda Classic.  You may just surprised how great this tournament is, eventhough the field may not be the strongest.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast information and to connect with us on our social channels.   Instagram golf giveway going on now so head on over to our IG pgae @up_to_par_golf

Joaquin Niemann gets his 2nd PGA Tour victory with an impressive performance at The Genesis Invitational outlasting some of the top stars on Tour.   Listen for a recap from an exciting week at Riviera Country Club.  We also discuss the latest drama with the Saudi Golf League, who is in, who is out, and has Phil Mickelson lost his mind?  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on our social channels for our latest golf giveway announced later this week.  

Bryson DeChambeau makes headlines once again as we hear more buzz about the Super Golf League.  All 10 ten players in the OWGR are teeing it up at The Genesis Invitational where the strongest field of the year is teeing it up at the famous Riviera Country Club.  Get all of your golf news in 40 minutes or less!  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for golf giveaways and more podcast updates. 

What an exciting week at the WM Phoenix Open!  Scottie Scheffler gets his first PGA Tour win by draining a lengthy birdie putt on the 3rd playoff hole to win over Patrick Cantlay.  A stacked leaderboard including Brooks Koepka, Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, Billy Horschel and more!  Is the environment at the WM Open good for golf?   Listen today for a full recap and our thoughts on this rowdy tournament.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to following us on Instagram and Facebook.  

There is a stacked field heading to the Phoenix area for the Waste Management Open!   Listen today for a full preview, and who our picks are to bring home the trophy on this Super Bowl Sunday.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on your favorite listening platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. 

What is better than teeing it up in a tournament and testing your game in a true, fair, and fun competition?  Amateur Players Tour is just for you.  Listen to our interview with Larry Burrow from the Arkansas chapter as he shares why the Amateur Players Tour is the place to compete this golf season, regardless of your skill level.  After listening to this interview you will want to know more.   Visit www.amateurplayerstour.com for more information.  Follow the Arkansas Amateur Players Tour on your favorite social channels.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArkansasApt Instagram: @arkansas_amateurplayerstour

What a drama filled week of golf news.   From Phil Mickelson blasting the PGA Tour, Saudi backed Super League buzz including offering Bryson $130 million, and yet there was still great golf to watch.  Tom Hoge gets his first PGA Tour victory at Pebble Beach and outlast Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay. Harold Varner III gets the win in Saudi Arabia with an epic Eagle on the final hole, and Leona Maguire wins on the LPGA.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and to subscribe on your favorite listening platform.   

The PGA Tour stops at historic Pebble Beach this week where Patrick Cantlay is the betting favorite, but defending champion Daniel Berger, Jordan Spieth, and many others look to win on this West Coast swing.  The Saudi International has a stacked field including Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and many more PGA pros competing on this Asian Tour Event.  The LPGA stays in Florida for the Drive-On championship.  Another great field this week on the LPGA, listen today for full preview.  Follow us on Instagram and join our latest golf giveaway @up_to_par_golf

We are a just a little over 2 months away from Augusta National and The Masters!   Golf fans across the globe are already anticipating one of the most popular sporting events of the year.    Listen today as we set the stage for the 2022 Masters and review who is in and which players have some work to do to get a Masters invite.  Follow us on Instagram to join our latest golf giveaway posted on the afternoon of Tuesday, 2/1/22  @up_to_par_golf Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast content, golf photography, giveways, and more!   

Luke List beats Will Zalatoris in a playoff to win at Torrey Pines.   Listen for a full recap of the exciting PGA Tour stop at Torrey!  Lydia Ko edges out Danielle Kang by one shot on the LPGA and Viktor Hovland comes from 6 behind to win on the DP World Tour.  Be sure to enter our latest golf giveaway releasing on Tuesday Feb. 1 on our Instagram page!  Visit www.uptparpod.com to follow us on our social channels and subscribe to the podcast. 

Get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes!  In this episode we preview the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.   World #1 Jon Rahm is the favorite but JT, Bryson, Xander, Koepka, and others will look to start their 2022 off with a win.    The LPGA stays in Florida where Nelly Korda defends her title at the Gainbridge.   Last but not least, a strong field of Collin Morikawa, Rory Mcilroy, Adam Scott, Viktor Hovland are teeing it up in Dubai on the DP World Tour.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Apple, and Spotify for more podcast updates and golf photography. 

Exciting weekend in golf!   Hudson Swafford wins the Amex with a stacked leaderboard of golfers seeking their first win.   Danielle Kang gets her first win since 2020 at the LPGA T.O.C.  Get a full recap of all the tournaments and golf news in under 40 minutes.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Apple, and Spotify for golf photography and podcast updates. 

World #1 Jon Rahm headlines the PGA Tour stop this week for the American Express at PGA National West.   Patrick Cantlay, Abraham Ancer, and Tony Finau will also tee it up this week to kick off the west coast swing.   The LPGA kicks off their 2022 season with the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.  Nelly Korda is the favorite but 40 golfers will tee it up at Lake Nona.  Listen today to get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com. to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Apple and Spotify.  

Hideki is on a roll, and picks up his third PGA title in less than 12 months and moves back into the top 10 in the OWGR!   Russell Henley loses a 5 shot lead, and has a history of not converting 36 hole leads, is it pressure?   Listen today for a full recap of the Sony Open.  Grayson Murray is taking shots at Kevin Na on Twitter, and Kevin Na fires back with an epic tweet.  Is this the next big Twitter battle on the PGA Tour?  Visit www.uptopargolf.com to follow us on Apple, Spotify, Facebook and Instagram for more golf photography and podcast content. 

The PGA Tour stays in Hawaii for the first full field event of 2022!  Will Cameron Smith continue his good form and win both Hawaii events?  Sunjae IM, Hideki Matsuyama, Webb Simpson are a few of the favorites this week at the Sony Open.  Listen today for a full preview, course info, and our picks of the week.  Two time Masters winner Tom Watson will join Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an honorary starter at Augusta Nation for the 2022 Masters.  Beloved journalist Tim Rosaforte passed away and we take a few minutes to recognize his achievements in the game of golf. Visit www.uptoparpod.com for more podcast information, follow us on social channels, golf photography and more!  

The 2021 LPGA season was one to remember with exciting Majors, and epic battle for #1 in the world between Nelly Korda and Jin Young Ko, new events, increased purses, and ultra competitive season!  The stage is set for 2022 to be even better!   Listen today as we preview the Majors, top players in the world, and highlight many of the exciting story lines heading into the 2022 season.  Visit www.uptparpd.com to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Apple and Spotify for additional golf content, photography, and more!   

The first PGA Tour event of 2022 is in the books and after the mirage of birdies, Cameron Smith edges Jon Rahm to get the victory.   Several PGA and tournament records demolished this week on the PGA Tour.   Listen as we recap the Sentry Tournament of Champions and share our tongue in cheek thoughts on how to fix the weekly birdie fest on the PGA Tour.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on IG, FB, Apple, Spotify and more!   

After a holiday break, Jonathan and Mike are rested and ready for the PGA Tour season!   We talk 2022 majors, our early picks, plus will Tiger Woods be back?  Golf is back on TV this week as the Sentry Tournament of Champions is hosting 39 champions in Hawaii.   Listen today for a full preview and our thoughts on who will win this limited field event.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Apple, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook! 

In this episode we recap Kevin Na and Jason Kokrak's win at the QBE Shootout, talk about Greg Norman's press conference, and recap the field from this fun team event.  Tiger Woods will being teeing it up for the first time in nearly a year with his son Charlie Woods in the PNC Championship.    Listen today to get all of your golf news in under 40 minutes.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on your favorite listening platforms, Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode we recap the exciting finish to the Hero World Challenge where Viktor Hovland emerges from the pack to take home the victory.    Tiger was dressed in his traditional red and black and grinding on the driving range.   Twelve teams tee it up for The QBE Shootout team event.   Matt Kuchar and Harris English are defending champs and these three time winners of this event are some of the favorites this week along with Sam Burns and Billy Ho., Kevin Kisner and Max Homa, and the pair of Lexi Thompson and Bubba Watson.  Visit us at www.uptoparpod.com to subscribe on your favorite listening platform and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. 

In this episode we recap The Match between Bryson and Brooks, and share our favorite moments from Phil and Charles behind the booth. We also talk Tiger's press conferences, remember Lee Elder, and talk Saudi drama, and preview The Hero World Challenge.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and to follow us on your favorite listening platform!

In this episode we preview the long anticipated Match between rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka!   The best part may actually be in the broadcast booth with Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley!  The PGA Tour announced several payout increases for the 2022 season, is this in response to the new professional golf leagues starting up?  Last but not least, the DP World Tour starts the South African swing and 3 golfers will earn a bid to the 2022 Open Championship.  Visit www.uptoparpod.com to subscribe and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.