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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger reunite to discuss the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club and Rory McIlroy's impressive win at the Irish Open, before previewing the tournaments at Wentworth and Silverado. They delve into the differences between match play and stroke play, highlight emerging talents in the sport, and share personal anecdotes from recent golf trips. The conversation also touches on the latest golf news, including Bryson DeChambeau at Cypress Point and Tyrrell Hatton's candid press conference. Finally, they recount the fun and competitive spirit of the Penny Cup and touch on Vancouver Island as a golf destination. Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nicegrassnicepeople@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today with some awfully sad news, long time wolfpackers would know our rules guy Stu McPhee, whenever we needed anything clarified, Stu was our go to guy - what he didn't know wasn't worth knowing. Sadly, Stu passed away last week from cancer, and we acknowledge him on the pod today, and our thoughts are with his family at such a difficult time.And then, as Stu would have expected, we get on with the show.Michael had a question about bag maintenance on course, and who drives that - player or caddy - Nick and Mark explain their approaches. Nick tells a great story about playing in the Australian Open without any wet weather guy....was he focused and tough? Or did he just forget to pack wet weather gear? We find out.Question from 'anonymous' on two friends of his who are going to Cypress Point and the Ryder Cup shortly. Anon has two questions, one for Nick and one for Mark. Leads to a chat about AFL theme songs, for international wolfpackers, AFL football clubs in Australia have theme songs and Nicks favourite team has the definitive worst theme song of all.After the turn, a Vietnam update, Nick is there for the week, we find out where he's played since the earlier pod, and where he's playing today. We get some Monty comments - always fun. And then an amazing story from a wolfpacker about crocodiles at Royal Port Moresby Golf Club !!!!!And we wrap with a question from Dean about pace of play, a hot button for Nick and Mark.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and CP chat with Brian Baumgartner, AKA Kevin from “The Office,” an avid golfer who is joining the golf podcast space. Plus, we recap a jam-packed weekend in golf, including Rory McIlroy's Irish Open victory and an incredible Walker Cup at Cypress Point.

Rory Wins Irish Open! Rors After The Eagle to Tie on 18! U.S. Wins Walker Cup! Sooners & Cowboys at Cypress Point! BMW PGA/Procore Previews! Ryder Cuppers Prepping! MUCH MORE!!!FOLLOW @The73rdHole on X & Apple Podcasts! LISTEN on The Sports Animal App & GolfOklahoma.org!

This week on Quiet Please, we dive into Rory McIlroy’s emotional win in Ireland, where his game — and those Irish eyes — were truly shining. We break down what the victory means for his confidence and future momentum. Then it’s on to the Walker Cup, where Team USA kept the trophy on home soil in a thrilling contest full of grit and clutch play. The real star, though? Cypress Point. The iconic course finally got its moment in the spotlight, and it did not disappoint. We wrap up by asking: after seeing Cypress shine, what other legendary venues deserve a turn hosting a big event? From Pine Valley to Royal Melbourne, we dream a little — and we want to hear your picks too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode of Pivot the Path zeroes in on the Improvement Pivot Point: knowing which fundamentals matter most for real improvement. By focusing your practice sessions with purpose, every swing, rep, and moment on the range can translate into lasting improvement. While golf often faces hurdles of accessibility, there are always opportunities to sharpen your game. On the professional stage, Rory McIlroy delivered a career-defining moment at the Amgen Irish Open, draining a 30-foot eagle on the 18th to force a playoff before sealing victory on the third extra hole—his second Irish Open title at The K Club. Meanwhile, at Cypress Point, Team USA dominated the Walker Cup with a commanding 17-9 win, as singles play showcased amateur talent at its absolute peak.From world-class finishes to your own practice sessions, the lesson is clear: focus on the fundamentals that matter, stay committed to the process and Own Your SSWING.Follow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show:Pivot The Path Instagram - click here!SSWING YouTube - click here!SSWING Website - click here! SSWING Instagram - click here!Join the SSWING Newsletter - www.sswing.comYour Weekly Drive: The Friday Fix for Golf Movement & Mastery

Rory McIlroy wins the Irish Open in style after delivering a motivational video for the Walker Cup team in which he said “I know we're going to beat them at Bethpage.” We discuss the emerging problem the European Team seems to be, if the odds makers have it right, the wildly successful Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Alcaraz dominating the US Open and celebrating with a golf swing, and take a voicemail in From The Gallery. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Writer Cup videos dropping this week 12:40 - Rory wins Irish Open, Team Europe looking strong 20:05 - Must win Ryder Cuper for Team USA? 28:40 - Countdown to Bethpage 34:00 - Wine tasting in Napa 41:25 - Eating oysters: chew or swallow? 51:50 - Frankie's wedding sotry 1:04:00 - New MG5 Taylormade wedges 1:13:45 - USA wins Walker Cup at Cypress Point 1:22:50 - USA Walker Cup member Stewart Hagestad joins the show 1:31:45 - Carlos Alcaraz wins U.S. Open 1:37:20 - Week 1 NFL Sunday 1:43:20 - Tommy Fleetwood & Trent Zurich Classic team?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Ryder Cup is a little less than two weeks away! We have Kira K. Dixon and Rex Hoggard on the ground in Napa Valley to get you up to speed with Team USA as they prep for the biggest team competition in golf. Meanwhile, across the pond, Team Europe is getting ready at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in England. Tune in to get the latest on both squads! Another iconic team competition wrapped up last week at Cypress Point. Stewart Hagestad and Team USA won big at the Walker Cup against Team GB & I. Hagestad joins the show to discuss how his perspective on the amateur event has changed as he's participated throughout the years -- and just how impressed he is by the new generation of golfers he got to tee it up with. Stewart Hagestad (20:23)

Slightly different pod this week, Nick is in Vietnam for the week with a bunch of lucky golfers playing a number of courses there, so he is coming to us from his (undoubtedly luxurious) hotel room for the pod. We get a run through of the courses he's playing, and how he's dealing with the humidity.Leads to a chat about the ideal golfing holiday, Nick and Mark share where they'd love to go for a golfing trip and the courses they'd love to play. On that topic, Mark reckons he may have found a way to sneak a round at Augusta....watch this space....Speaking of golf trips....we run through the prizes for our Talk Birdie To Me golf day at Links Golf and Wellbeing at Hope Island on the Gold Coast. The list of prizes from Titleist, FootJoy, Golf Clearance Outlet is both extensive and fantastic....Mark makes an executive decision on the call as to how we'll award the prizes, which is pretty good so we'll run with it! There are a few tickets left, but we suspect not for long, so if you'd love to play golf with Nick and Mark on the Gold Coast on Wednesday October 8th, all the info here.We discuss the tournament at Cypress Point at the weekend, and we discuss the course....wow. Mark again raises Nicks idea for how the PGA should decide the Champion Golfer of the Year, which he feels fits beautifully at Cypress. And could that structure work for the Australian Amateurs? We say yes.The BMW Touch of Class is a beautiful one today. Nick saw a fantastic video from the DP World Tour involving Shane Lowry, we listen to/watch some of it. It's great.For Betr, the Top 5 from Nick today is inspired, in part, by the Irish Open. The Top 5 courses that aren't great courses, but often have great finishes.Lots of feedback, for Southern Golf Club, including a whack for the three Talk Birdie team members from a myriad of wolfpackers - it was like a class action feedback session! Plus feedback on Nicks story from last week about Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson vs a couple of amateurs, more iron covers, and golf architects.Mark has some breaking news - after last weeks discussion about Lucas Parsons and The Shark, he's reached out to Lucas who has said he'd love to come on the pod and give all the details of what happened when he played with Greg as a youngster....this will be good. We'll chat to Lucas next week.And Mark's masterclass, for watchMynumbers, is on slicing the ball and how to avoid it!We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;And watchMynumbers and Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Team USA has won the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point defeating Team GB&I 17-9 thanks to a dominant performance in singles on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Soly, DJ and Tron recap a memorable weekend of golf at an incredible venue, compare and contrast the event with the Ryder Cup, hand out some superlatives  - including our favorite logo bingo sightings - and close with some quick news and notes from elsewhere in golf including Rory's win at the Irish open.  Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nolayingup.com/esf⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our Sponsors: ⁠Titleist⁠ The Stack System Delete Me USGA If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nolayingup.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy joins Brendan! fresh off a weekend at the 50th Walker Cup with a notebook full of observations from Cypress Point. The United States won for the fifth-straight time, securing a blowout margin with a strong performance in Sunday singles. Andy shares some tales from the ground, including notes on Mason Howell, Niall Shiels Donegan, and Michael La Sasso. Brendan provides some color on the broadcast side after two days of watching at home. Not to be outdone by the amateurs, Bryson DeChambeau showed up for the weekend to be a thirsty boy and share his thoughts on Dr. MacKenzie's masterpiece. Andy also spent some time with a legendary light-hitting first baseman as well! On the professional golf side of things, Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open on Sunday morning, making an eagle on the 72nd hole to send the event into a playoff. It was an emotional week for Rory, who brought his green jacket to show off to the home crowds at the K Club. Andy and Brendan try further contextualize Rory's rollercoaster of a 2025 following this latest win. In news, a podcast favorite throws out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game and Xander is the only eligible American Ryder Cupper skipping out on the Procore. We wrap things up with a Football Minute following disastrous Browns and Jets losses on Sunday, because how would an NFL season start otherwise?

Charlie Hulme joins Smylie Kaufman live from Cypress Point as the Walker Cup closing ceremony echoes across the first fairway following a dominant American singles performance on Sunday afternoon. Smylie and Charlie discuss the brilliance of Cypress this week and the Walker Cup venues to come, while also recapping a massive playoff victory for Rory McIlroy at the K Club a year after heartbreak at Royal County Down. SK and CH look at the respective fields for the BMW PGA and Procore Championships, and what they'll be looking for as both the European and American sides play their final tournament tune-up before the Ryder Cup. Chapters 02:54 Cypress Point Experience 05:44 Rory McIlroy's Irish Open Victory 08:31 The Future of National Opens 11:23 Ryder Cup Preparations 14:11 Walker Cup Highlights 17:01 Emerging Talents in Golf 19:57 The Impact of Team Dynamics 22:52 Future Venues for the Walker Cup 25:47 The Evolution of Golf Competitions 31:30 The Role of National Opens in Golf 37:00 The Influence of Team Dynamics 40:10 The Future of Golf Competitions 43:20 Reflections on the Walker Cup 49:00 The Evolution of Golf Venues 55:00 Closing Reflections and Future Outlook #golf #rorymcilroy #irishopen #walkercup #jacksonkoivun #cypresspoint  Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse

Murph & Markus - hour 4: Is it over for Jake Moody?, plus WDYTLT: Niall mania was back @ Cypress Point GCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sam, Tom & Bruce sit down to relive the last three days at Cypress Point for the 50th Walker Cup.Final scores: USA 17 & GB&I 9If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

9-5-25 Notah Begay III joins TEAM Talk from Walker Cup at Cypress Point

Sam, Tom & Bruce report from Cypress Point on the final practice day of the 2025 Walker Cup.  As we embrace the chaos, we report on our initial impressions of the venue and are joined by the great and the good as we recorded the podcast from the practice grounds of Cypress Point.If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow is dropping in to give our listeners a friendly reminder to check out this weekend's Walker Cup at Cypress Point. If the Ryder Cup was played at one of the best golf courses in the world, but was void of any of the silly off-the-course mess that surrounds the Ryder Cup, that's this weekend's Walker Cup. Enjoy! Support those who support us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUAVE GOLF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - world-class golf sabbaticals and fine goods ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hot Drops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fermented & flavorful condiments ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Golf Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - purveyors of discounted greens fees across Northern California WATCH - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like & Subscribe to Nice Grass Nice People⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Email us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nicegrassnicepeople@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College Golf Talk is back for a seventh season as Burko and Brentley reunited at Cypress Point ahead of the 50th Walker Cup. Can Great Britain and Ireland win for just the third time ever on U.S. soil? The guys discuss among an array of preview topics. They also go over Brentley's NCAA golf preseason rankings and highlight a few teams and players that stand out.

Andy and Brendan return with a mega-episode to kick off a big weekend in sports! Andy is especially excited about his trip to the Walker Cup at Cypress Point and previews some players to watch in the 50th playing of the competition. The two discuss golf's resurgence in popularity, using Sergio Garcia's decision to skip the Irish Open to play with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz as a prime example. After a lengthy Walker Cup discussion and an all-time story from a trip to Cypress, Andy and Brendan dive in on the first round of the Irish Open. Rory McIlroy found himself on the clock on Thursday and was quite upset, but not as upset as Pablo Larrazabal was at Marco Penge missing out on the Ryder Cup team. Larrazabal's tweet is a perfect transition into some Ryder Cup commercialization news on a slow week in golf. PJ is appalled that there will be an outdoor takeover of Rockefeller Center for Ryder Cup weekend and Brendan shares details of some very expensive "at-home" kits for those watching on TV. Following the Ryder Cup, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will lead another set of teams at the "Golf Channel Games" in December. Andy is already excited for the potential of some takes surrounding any pro's performance in this made-for-TV exhibition. In a follow up from the legendary "Dunky" on Monday's episode, Andy shares another Walker Cup crime file - with this former player ending up absolved of any wrongdoing. To wrap things up, there's some brief NFL chatter before we send it to an old Flashback Friday segment from 2019 on the first-ever Walker Cup.

Send us a textWe welcome USA Walker Cup Captain Nathan Smith to discuss the upcoming matches at Cypress Point Club, the first time this iconic course has hosted the event since 1981 and will be televised for the public to see its splendor.• Nathan Smith brings his perspective as a four-time US Mid-Amateur champion who has played in four Masters• Cypress Point's Alister MacKenzie design philosophy offers "an easy birdie or a hard-fought bogey" on every hole• The course demands strategic precision with properly played angles rather than just power• Each section of the course presents different challenges—forest holes (1-6), dune holes (7-12), and the iconic ocean holes (13-18)• The 16th hole requires a 230-yard carry over the Pacific Ocean and is considered by many to be the greatest par 3 in golf• The dune sand at Cypress is particularly penal with a "90% chance you're not going to be able to advance it very far"• Match play format perfectly suits the course design with constant risk-reward decisions where "no lead is going to be safe"• The 13th green exemplifies MacKenzie's genius with a design that "plays like six small greens" despite its modest size• Morning fog potentially giving way to afternoon wind can completely transform how the course plays within hoursTune in to Golf Channel this weekend to witness this spectacular venue and see the world's best amateur golfers compete in the 50th Walker Cup.Support the show

Today's ep of the Smylie Show is a "Cup" Double Feature - beginning with some Cypress Point course notes and observations from Charlie Hulme fresh off a Monday look at the course ahead of the 50th Walker Cup. Smylie and Charlie run through some club history and design notes before examining several of Cypress' holes that could be pivotal in match play, concluding with score predictions for USA and GB&I. SK and CH then shift gears, reacting to Luke Donald's captain's picks on Monday that rounded out his Team Europe Ryder Cup side. Despite those six largely being a foregone conclusion, Smylie and Charlie discuss potential pairings and some European foursomes pairs with impeccable match play records. 00:00 Golf Heaven at Pebble Beach 02:16 Walker Cup Excitement and Course Preview 05:30 Match Play Dynamics at Cypress Point 09:25 Cypress Point's Unique Design and History 13:10 The Challenge of the 16th Hole 17:10 The Walker Cup Format and Team Dynamics 28:34 Final Predictions for the Walker Cup 30:37 Navigating the Course: Strategy and Decision Making 33:00 Johnnie Walker: "The Spirit of the Cup" 36:20 Captain's Picks: Analyzing Team Selections 40:35 Debating the Captain's Picks: Merit vs. Competition 43:02 Experience Matters: The European Team's Edge 47:25 Pairing Strategies: Foursomes and Fourball 51:26 Final Thoughts Check out the Johnnie Walker "Spirit of the Cup" program here: https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/keep-walking/clubhouse

Ludvig Åberg joined the show today and the two-time European Ryder Cup member talked about the difference in his second year on tour, what is impressive about Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland and how well he was made to feel a part of the team in his first Ryder Cup in Rome. Johnson Wagner joined Gary Williams in studio to talk about the just-announced Golf Channel Games that will be captained by Rory McIlroy & Scottie Scheffler, and they also discussed this weekend's Walker Cup at Cypress Point

Andy and Brendan! get this First of the Month recording in under the gun, chatting late on Labor Day about the latest news in golf. They run through Monday's announcement of the European Ryder Cup team as Luke Donald finalized his roster with 11 of the 12 players from Rome. The two debate whether this is the best Team Europe has ever been and wonder who, if anyone, will be looked back on as the "random" member of this 2025 roster. The picks were made following the Omega Masters on the DP World Tour, won by pod favorite Thriston Lawrence after a year of struggles in the United States. In honor of this week's Walker Cup, Brendan shares quick flashlight about a player from the last time the event was held at Cypress Point. This flashlight has twists and turns and ends up with an extradition, if that's your thing. PJ quizzes Andy and Brendan on some SEC backup QBs or SEC golfers following Week 1 of college football and all three take some joy in North Carolina's loss to TCU. Things wrap up with a Champions Tour discussion after Ernie Els publicly challenged Tiger Woods to tee it up on the senior circuit in 2026.

Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford for a comprehensive preview of the 50th playing of the event. The two discuss the highly anticipated exhibition featuring some of the world's best amateur golfers at perhaps the world's greatest golf course. Andy and Geoff unpack some of the architecture of Cypress Point and highlight a few holes that may stand out in this weekend's matches. They then point out a few players to watch on each side, as well as give some viewing advice for those attending the matches as spectators.

Luke Donald Picks His Team. Their 12 vs Our 12? Ryder Cup History. Will Rory Win The Irish Open? Walker Cup at Cypress Point. MUCH MORE!!

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/01/25), Hank wishes all of you a happy Labor Day and details the Labor Day holiday that God gave us long before the government did—our Sabbath Day rest. Just as we rest today on Labor Day, the Lord commands us to rest on the Sabbath each week. “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your ox, your donkey or any of your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns, so that your male and female servants may rest, as you do” (Deut. 5:13-14 NIV). So our Labor Day holiday according to God is our Sabbath Day rest, which begs the question: why do Christians rest from their labor on the first day of the week (Sunday), rather than the last day of the week (Saturday)? The answer, says Hank, is encapsulated in just one word—resurrection. Hank also discusses something else that comes to his mind when he thinks about the word labor, and that is what Paul says in 1 Corinthians chapter 3, that each person will be rewarded according to their own labor. In other words, what we do now in this life counts for all eternity. Hank uses the illustration of his invitation to play Cypress Point, which he claims to be the most spectacular golf course on Earth. For months, he beat his body into submission while dreaming of the day he would experience walking its fairways. Without his strenuous preparations, he would have still experienced the same breathtaking views; however, all his hard work added immeasurably to his experience. That is what heaven will be like. As phenomenal as Cypress Point is, it pales in comparison to what paradise restored will be. Hank spent one day at a golf haven; he will spend an eternity in God's heaven. It stands to reason, therefore, that he would put a lot more labor into preparing for an eternity in heaven with God than he did for playing eighteen holes of golf.

We have officially reached the week of the 50th Walker Cup - at an iconic venue this year in Cypress Point - and our previews begin with a member of Team USA, Michael La Sasso! Smylie retraces Michael's journey in junior golf, where he honed his game in North Carolina while growing a social following thanks to a unique swing and incredibly short inseams

With the Ryder Cup teams for the US and Europe now a lock, a little later in the show we discuss the makeup of the teams and who will win. Mark says the European team is very strong, and tips them to win, Nick feels it will be close and the crowd may play a role.However, we start today talking about one of, if not the, greatest courses in the world - Cypress. Stunningly beautiful, and the venue for this weekends Walker Cup which is not being shown in Australia, much to Nick and Mark's chagrin. Yes there was much chagrin to go around. Chagrin wherever you look.Nick talks about one of his favourite books called 'The Match', and explains the premise....fascinating. Mark reckons it should be a movie and on the off chance any Hollywood type people listen to the pod (we realise it's a small chance) can you possibly make a movie out of it? Hang on.....our mate Michael Peña is back in Australian in a couple of weeks, maybe we can hit him up to lean on his contacts.Mark played Royal Melbourne at the weekend and gives a report on the course condition, the fringes, the greens and the trees. He reckons it'll be ready for The Australian Open, and look a million bucks, possibly except for one aspect, which he highlights. There is another thing about Royal Melbourne that he thinks is not right, and refers to some golf architects as 'mad'.We discuss the pathways news from last week, very exciting. Ernie Els comments about Tiger and the Champions Tour, Nick and Mark both feel it's a good move for Tiger and explain why....and in other Tiger-related news, Charlie Woods got a hole in one at the weekend! We have a listen to it.Nick is excited about the some of the European tournaments coming up, and chats through them.Touch of Class for BMW this week comes from the LPGA and features Miranda Wang with a fantastic performance in Boston. Given her surname, cue predictable and obvious Caddyshack joke!On The Ryder Cup - Mark makes the bold call that Betr don't know as much about this kind of golf as Nick and he do, and that he reckons we'll do a multi that will absolutely rinse Hummer and the team at Betr.Into the Top 5, thanks to Betr, and today it's on the top 5 vistas in golf featuring fauna (and such). Why 'and such'? No idea, Mark said it, we couldn't figure it out. Nick talks about the famous cypress tree at Cypress Point.PING globals from Nick, plenty going on to run through.And lots of feedback covering 'Chokers', Steve Williams, Caddies, some stories on Thomas Bjørn after Nicks comments last week, and on Lyndsay Stephen. Plus a whack for Greg Norman from a wolfpacker....ouch.And Nick's masterclass today is on the 'Pinky Drill'.We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;PING will help you play your best. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;Golf Clearance Outlet, visit them online here to find your nearest store.Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia.And watchMynumbers: download from the App Store or Google Play, and Southern Golf Club: with their brand new Simulator Room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we countdown until the days of the playing of the 2025 Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club, I thought it would be great to look back at the History of Dr. Alister MacKenzie and Cypress Point with our special guest Sean Tully. Its a great show where we ask the question - what would Dr. Mackenzie's career looked like, had Seth Raynor not passed away suddenly in 1926. We discuss the semi-recently found routing plans that may predate both Mackenzie and Raynor. Enjoy the show and the 2025 Walker Cup!

In this special on-course episode of Golf & Politics, co-host Rob Ellsworth hosts his first-ever “9 Holes, 9 Questions” interview with long-time friend and fellow Blue Wave teammate Jamie Gillespie, live from GrayBull Golf Club in Nebraska during the G&P Cup. Jamie—Democratic lobbyist, Fox executive, and golf nut—brings sharp wit and serious wisdom to a conversation that covers everything from growing up in DC politics to bucket-list golf courses, the power of golf in building real relationships, and the biggest cultural changes on Capitol Hill over the past two decades. They talk architecture, the importance of institutional knowledge in Congress, and how Jamie uses his career and platform to support cancer research and advocacy. This episode is a mix of heartfelt storytelling, elite golf talk, and sharp political insight, all wrapped into a laid-back round with a good friend. Topics Covered: Sand Hills Golf Club, Cypress Point, and Jamie's top-5 course lists Growing up around politics in DC & working for legendary senators Why golf is the best tool for networking and political relationship-building Reflections on cancer survivorship and giving back to the Bladder Cancer Association The changing culture of Capitol Hill and why staff pay matters Jamie's dream foursome Blue Wave team chemistry heading into the G&P Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly crowned U.S. Amateur Champion, Mason Howell, joins the pod off the back of his recent win at The Olympic Club. The 18-year-old high schooler chats with Shane and Marty about his unforgettable week in the Bay Area, qualifying for the Walker Cup at Cypress Point, what’s in the bag, and some advice for junior golfers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Fleetwood FINALLY wins. We discuss one of our favorite people in golf. Plus we debate whether Keegan Bradley should or will choose himself for the Ryder Cup and which picks we'd each take if it were us. The Cypress Point video is finally here. Brian Rolapp had an impressive introduction and Tiger as the chairman of anything is a good thing. 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Tommy Fleetwood wins the Tour Championship 24:00 - USA & Europe Ryder Cup team outlooks 26:40 - Will Keegan pick himself? 42:10 - Who will be America's six captain's picks? 1:00:35 - U.S. vs. Europe Ryder Cup history 1:07:15 - Is Keegan built for the pressure of being a playing captain 1:22:25 - Reviewing the Tour Championship & FedEx Cup format 1:28:35 - A farewell to Jay Monahan 1:33:30 - Scottie vs. Rory team event 1:41:45 - US Open tennis begins 1:44:20 - Frankie makes cocktails 1:49:45 - Origins of “hit it hard"You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

In this special edition of the AmateurGolf.com Podcast, we pull back the curtain on one of golf's most mysterious and exclusive clubs: Cypress Point. Just ahead of the 2025 Walker Cup on September 6–7, we explore the course's dramatic origins, the lost plans of Seth Raynor, Marion Hollins' bold vision, and Alister MacKenzie's masterpiece carved into sand, forest, and sea.From its quiet exit from the PGA Tour in 1991 to its fiercely protected culture of privacy, Cypress Point has remained hidden in plain sight. For one weekend, the world will get a rare glimpse when the Walker Cup returns the amateur game to this sacred ground.Join us for the story of secrecy, tradition, and beauty that makes Cypress Point the greatest secret in golf.And if the idea of competing at an iconic venue sparks your imagination, don't miss your chance to join us at Pebble Beach. The AmateurGolf.com 2026 Two Man Links and Father & Son Championship, presented by Callaway, will be held March 26–29, 2026 across Poppy Hills, Spyglass Hill, and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Spots are limited—learn more and register now at AmateurGolf.com/tour.Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Creighton men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott enjoys happy hour with John while talking golf (and basketball). Packed with interesting stories and opinions, it's a must-listen for fans of any angle. Did you know that Coach Mac, currently a 5 handicap, once coached both sports in college? Nick McDermott (the caddie!), Doug McDermott, Michael Greller, Grant Gibbs, Dr. J., Dan Hurley, Dan Marjerle, Bill Self, Bobby Knight, Lost Rail, Sand Hills, Cypress Point, Augusta National, Keegan Bradley, Scottie Scheffler, and more. How many aces does Mac have? How does he apply golf to his coaching? How does he like the Bluejays after a summer of practice? The only show you need to listen to (outside of Kelce/Swift) before football starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The golfing world will get an inside look at one of the cathedrals of the game as Cypress Point Club hosts the 50th Walker Cup next month. Superintendent Jeff Markow joins us in this special episode to discuss course prep, agronomy, history and what he's learned over three decades at one of golf's most spectacular courses.

Andy Johnson is joined by NBC on-course reporter Jim "Bones" Mackay for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2025 PGA Tour season and what's still to come this year. The two discuss Scottie Scheffler's two major wins and historical comparisons to Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus before hitting on two upcoming team events. Andy and Bones start with the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Bones's favorite course in the world. They then dive into the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Bones shares his experiences as a caddie in the Ryder Cup and looks ahead to some pivotal holes that will determine who takes home the trophy in September. For more, check out Bones on Aon's Bethpage Course Insights, live on the Ryder Cup YouTube channel and RyderCup.com/aon on Monday, August 18th.

In this on-course episode of Golf and Politics, Matt Parker tees it up with Brian Bingman, Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner and longtime public servant, for a 9 Holes, 9 Questions round at The Oaks Country Club. From campaign trail stories and leadership lessons to reflections on the oil & gas industry, regulatory transparency, and the shift in Oklahoma politics over the last 30 years, Commissioner Bingman shares wisdom with humility. We also hear about his favorite golf destinations, his bucket-list rounds, the time Tom Coburn helped save his political career, and which vote he wishes he could take back. In this episode: What the Corporation Commission actually does Transparency in government How Oklahoma flipped from Democrat-dominant to solid red during Bingman's career The reality of intra-party conflict and why today's Senate is harder to manage Golf in politics: relationship-building and the power of the game Bucket list stories from Cypress Point, Bandon Dunes, and Augusta National A vote he regrets—and how it still haunts him on the campaign trail His dream foursome with a politician, pro golfer, and celebrity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the AmateurGolf.com Weekly Recap, host Chris Chatsworth breaks down a huge stretch in amateur (and newly professional) golf:

Hello and Welcome back!It was a privilege to chat recently with Mike Worsfold. Who is a Kiwi, currently working as the Assistant Superintendent at Cypress Point. Mike talks us through his amazing career so far, including his work at The Hills, St Andrews, Pine Valley and Cypress Point. Mike gave great insight on the drive, determination and long hours required to work at some of the most revered courses in the world. Mike spoke about the upcoming Walker Cup, the first at Cypress since the 1981 edition, and what the lead up to the competition has looked like. Enjoy 

AmateurGolf Weekly Brief – July 21, 2025This week's episode is packed with major moves across the amateur golf world.

Presented by Cobra GolfIn this special episode, we travel to the edge of the Pacific Ocean for a rare, on-location conversation with Nathan Smith, captain of the 2025 United States Walker Cup team. Standing at Cypress Point Club, one of the most iconic venues in the game, Smith shares what it means to lead Team USA into the 50th edition of this storied amateur competition.We talk:Why Cypress Point is the ultimate match-play courseThe legacy of Walker Cup friendships and team cultureThe impact of NIL and the modern amateur experienceInside look at roster decisions, including the mid-amateur debate between Evan Beck and Stewart HagestadReflections on clinching the winning point in 2013 and coming full circle as captainNathan Smith isn't just a captain—he's one of the most accomplished mid-amateurs in USGA history. His perspective is shaped by decades of elite amateur play, deep respect for tradition, and passion for shaping the next generation of Team USA.

We are at Cypress with the USGA and joined by the setup man for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup, Ben Kimball, and by the U.S. Walker Cup captain, Nathan Smith. Plus we talk Scottie's press conference, Grant Horvat's decision not to play a Tour event, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie splitting, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We step into The Smylie Show vault to bring you an episode prior to our YouTube era - a 2023 conversation with future Basketball Hall of Famer Steph Curry! Steph joined Smylie Kaufman in June '23 to discuss one of his favorite yearly tournaments at Cypress Point, golf on the celebrity circuit, and whether he would have entertained a transfer away from Davidson in the new collegiate era of NIL. Steph and Smylie also discuss injuries and battling through those struggles, and compare the concentration required inside a noisy NBA arena to the focus required on a quiet golf course. #golf #pgatour #progolf #golfpodcast #golftrip #pgachampionship #justinthomas #scottiescheffler #nba #stephcurry #nba #golfchannel #nbafinals #pgatour #golfhighlights CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Steph Curry joins the show! 10:20 - Cypress Point 11:39 - One Club Challenge 13:30 - Long Drive Competition 14:22 - Where Steph's golf journey began 15:52 - His college experience at Davidson 22:00 - Keeping the faith during tough times                 27:30 - Steph's NBA starting five of golfers 29:07 - Best-ever basketball shot vs best-ever golf shot 32:50 - Comparing the pressure of basketball to golf 38:51 - Seth coaching Smylie; Steph coaching JT? 41:05 - Playing golf with Jordan Spieth and Barack Obama 46:57 - The importance of investing in golf's future Big thanks to everyone who made this episode possible - check out all who support us below: https://www.ahead.com/ ShipSticks: Use promo code SMYLIE or this link for 20% off: https://www.shipsticks.com/?utm_source=smylie&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ss_acq_pod_0_smylie2025

Nathan Smith, the U.S. Walker Cup captain, and Brad Faxon joined 5 Clubs on Golf Channel. Faxon led off the show talking about The Broadmoor, the host site of the U.S. Senior Open and how the players will need to adjust to the altitude in what Faxon thinks is the biggest event on the Champions Tour. Faxon also talked about Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Smith discussed how good the new generation is with the depth at the collegiate and junior levels. He talked about Ben James, Jackson Koivin and Michael LaSasso as members of this year's team that will compete at Cypress Point.

Andy Johnson is joined by "Designing Golf" host Garrett Morrison for a look at the current state of men's professional golf following Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters. The two prepared three storylines each that they're looking forward to for the rest of this year, leading to discussions about McIlroy, Jon Rahm, the American Ryder Cup team, and more. Andy and Garrett also share one course they're looking forward to seeing host a major tournament this year, prompting breakdowns of Cypress Point and Royal Portrush.

This is part two of a five-part TGJ Podcast series which chronicles the origin, evolution and inner-workings of The Masters. The series is voiced by David Owen and based on his best-selling book, The Making of the Masters. Part 2: A deep dive into the design and strategy of Augusta National's routingThanks to his renowned designs at Cypress Point and Pasatiempo, Dr. Alister MacKenzie is hired to build Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts a golf course in Augusta, Georgia. The spectacular success of the project means that every hump, bump and contour is scrutinized. But as the course changes to adapt with modern championship golf, not every tweak is immediately embraced. A transcript of this episode can be found here.The Golfer's Journal Podcast is presented by Titleist The Golfer's Journal is made possible thanks to our members. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here: https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYT

USGA CEO Mike Whan makes his return to the pod on the heels of today's announcement about a LIV exemption into the field for the 2025 US Open. We start our discussion on recent comments from various stakeholders in pro golf around the golf ball rollback before getting into pace of play issues, the LIV - US Open announcement and the USGA's rationale for creating the exemption. We close with some thoughts on current and upcoming venues for USGA championships - including Cypress Point for this year's edition of the Walker Cup. Support our sponsors: Rhoback fanduel.com/nlu The Stack Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Inside Golf Podcast, Andy Lack (@adplacksports) is joined by Gabby Herzig of the Athletic to break down her eventful week at Pebble Beach and the current state of reporting on the PGA Tour. Gabby dives into her observations on Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, reporting on injury news, including Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg, and of course, issues with pace of play and the PGA Tour's broadcast. In the second half of the episode, Gabby shares her experience playing Cypress Point. Thanks for listening and subscribing to Inside Golf Podcast, cheers!  BECOME AN INSIDER TODAY: https://www.insidesportsnetwork.com/becomeaninsider Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://inside-sports-network.beehiiv.com/subscribe join Betsperts Golf, with code INSIDEGOLF for 25% off: https://betspertsgolf.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices