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Ep.122 I catch up with CEO of the Fire Pit Collective, longtime golf media personality Matt Ginella. We talk about the state of golf on the pro and amateur level. The rollback, LIV, PGA, and what projects he has on the burner. And we speak with Ray Garza from On Par Golf to discuss his On Par Golf Apparel. Tune in!!! www.nothingisob.com www.firepitcollective.com www.onpargolfapparel.com $$$$. GOLD Level Sponsor & Fore Bros Tour $$$$ Board Member Brad Eischens with Metalstacks, a precious metals Collectors Club, has THE Lowest Retail Pricing for gold and silver coins, rounds, and bars online. Just text “Nothing is OB” to Brad @ 210-274-5894 to learn more. Also, you can hit up his Facebook page at MS Brad & visit his website at msbrad.com. ***Presenting Sponsor*** FOREBROS TOUR "NEVER GOLF ALONE AGAIN" The 1st Annual FORE BROS TOUR CUP Black vs Grey Match will be coming up on Jan 6-7, 2024 held at Ft. Sam Houston GC - La Loma and at Alisatian GC. Thank you to The Black and Grey Sponsors below. *Platinum - Pedro Leyva with WDS Window & Door Solutions *Gold - Steve Sepko with Crest Home Health *Silver - Ray Martinez with DKR Electrical Solutions LLC *Silver - Brad Eischens with Metalstacks Ways to listen https://linktr.ee/Nothingisob​​ Please follow/subscribe: facebook: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast instagram: @nothingisob X: @nothingisob youtube: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast

943: Matt Ginella, TV personality from The Golf Channel and The FirePit Collective, discusses his obsession with L.A.B. Golf and his journey to uncover the story behind the company. Matt's interest in L.A.B. Golf was sparked when he witnessed Lucas Glover's success with the putter. He explains how his interviews with Sam and Bill Presse, the inventor of The Revealer, revealed the fascinating history of L.A.B. Golf. Matt also discusses the influence of Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, and Adam Scott in the L.A.B. Golf story. The podcast series is described as an audio book, with each episode weaving together multiple voices to create a compelling narrative arc. This conversation covers a range of topics, including the importance of reporting and authenticity in broadcasting, Kelly Slater's influence on golf, the success of L.A.B. Golf and the importance of tour recognition, the marketing of golf putters and the concept of “letting go of control to gain control”, the transformation of Lucas Glover and the power of never giving up. Fred and Matt also get some quick hits on golf courses in Northern Ireland that will be played on the Golf Smarter Royal Adventure in July. TakeawaysMatt Ginella's obsession with L.A.B. Golf was sparked by Lucas Glover's success with the putter.The podcast series on L.A.B. Golf is like an audio book that weaves together multiple voices to create a compelling narrative arc.The interviews with Sam Han and Bill Press revealed the fascinating history of L.A.B. Golf.The influence of Vaughn Taylor, Kelly Slater, and Adam Scott played a significant role in the L.A.B. Golf story. Authenticity and thorough reporting are essential in broadcasting.Kelly Slater's influence extends beyond surfing and has had an impact on the highest level of golf.Letting go of control can lead to better performance and results in golf and other aspects of life.Lucas Glover's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and never giving up.     ***Summary was AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform.This is an invitation for you to join host Fred Greene and other Golf Smarter listeners for a once in a lifetime Golf Smarter Royal Adventure to Northern Ireland! We're playing 5 rounds over 7 days including:     • Royal County Down GC - Ranked as the #1 course in the world!     • Royal Portrush - Host of the 2025 Open Championship!     • Ardglass GC - One of the most beautiful courses you'll ever see!     • Royal Belfast GC - Home to the oldest clubhouse in the world!     • Ballyliffin GC - Recognized as the finest links course in Ireland!Deadline to sign up is May1, 2024. Golf Smarter listeners get an additional £200 off! There's only room for two foursomes, so bring a friend to share a room for greater savings. To learn more and register please visit tmigolf.com/golfsmarter . Price includes golf, 7 nights accommodations, meals and ground transportation. Not included are airfare, gratuities, and caddies.  This week's episode is brought to you by PXG! Game changer has been thrown around so much, it's lost its meaning. I was impressed with the results of my fitting and think the P X G Driver will be a game changer for me. Check it out for yourself. Learn more and get free shipping on all equipment at PXG.com/golfsmarter and use code golfsmarter at checkout. That's PXG.com/golfsmarter, code golfsmarter for free shipping on all equipment.This week's episode is sponsored by PutterCup! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off your order.  And combined with the discount you get with the Pressure Putt Combo, you'll really save! Go to puttercupgolf.com and use code GOLFSMARTER to get 20% off.This week's episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This week's episode is also brought to you by Modern Mammals. Go to modernmammals.com and use code GOLFSMARTER (*one word) for 10% off. Two ways to become a Golf Smarter Ambassador and receive a choice of one of these great prizes including:        • A pack of 8 Flightpath Golf Tees. A Tee Above All. Learn more at https://flightpathgolf.com.        • A Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com where you can now choose from a  large variety of styles of gloves in 34 sizes!        • A private link to Tony Manzoni's video “The Lost Fundamental”. To win, either introduce an upcoming episode, or write a review from your podcast source, then send us what you wrote and where! Send your posted review or request to introduce an episode to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube for daily highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. We also post articles and video shorts on LinkedIn @FredGreene (from Novato, CA).  

Welcome to this week's episode of PaddyTalks Golf Podcast and a super sit down with one of my all-time favourite people in golf, Matt Ginella. Over 25 years in golf media, tourism and making incredible shows and content surrounding golf especially golf in Ireland. For more, including the full back catalog of podcast episodes visit www.PaddyTalksGolf.comCheck out the FirePit Collective here: https://firepitcollective.com/The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. For your tour level custom fitting experience visit www.foregolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robby & Jonathan kick off Season 2 of The Hole Story Podcast with a golf media legend! We are excited to sit down with Matt Ginella, the CEO of The Fire Pit Collective to get his thoughts on storytelling, great golf courses around the world, and more! https://firepitcollective.com/https://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://twitter.com/golfBestBallhttps://www.instagram.com/golfbestball/https://www.facebook.com/golfbestballhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bestball/#theholestorypodcast #mybestball

Upon hearing about his competition in this year's Wishbone Brawl at Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, Calif., in which Xander Schauffele (No. 6 in the world) and Chris Riley (PGA Tour winner and former Ryder Cupper) will be taking on Geoff Ogilvy (U.S. Open winner) and Colin Featherstone (Korn Ferry Tour player and local legend), as well as Jasmine and Janae Leovao, 19-year-old twins who are sophomores at Long Beach State where they're coming off back-to-back team wins in the Big West Conference, and who grew up playing Goat Hill Park,  Schauffele couldn't help but acknowledge what most people are thinking: “When I said we were slight underdogs, I was talking about the field.” In part 2 of our Fire Pit podcast series previewing Wishbone Brawl VI, Schauffele shares his thoughts about how and why this event means so much to him, John Ashworth's effective leadership, the evolution of the course's condition, the magic in that land, the smiles on the kid's faces and why Goat Hill Park, a 4,500-yard, par-65 municipal course is so conducive to this type of event in which women won't just play with the men, they'll play against them. For updates throughout the day and during the Wishbone Brawl, be sure to follow Fire Pit Collective's social channels, Goat Hill Park and Linksoul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robby & Jonathan are joined by golf writer Alan Shipnuck who has just released his latest book, LIV & LET DIE, detailing the controversies, potential mergers, and ongoing drama between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, & LIV Golf. Alan is currently a partner & executive editor at The Fire Pit Collective, spent 25 years as a writer for Sports Illustrated & Golf Magazine, won 13 1st place awards from the Golf Writers Association of America, and is the author of 9 books including Phil, The Swinger (w/ Michael Bamberger), and the recently released LIV & LET DIE. Buy LIV & LET DIE - https://www.amazon.com/LIV-Let-Die-Inside-Between/dp/1668020017https://firepitcollective.com/https://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://bestball.comInstagram, Twitter, Facebook - @golfBestBall#myBestBall#TheHoleStoryPodcast

In this episode of a Fire Drill from the Fire Pit Collective, Matt Ginella joins Alan Shipnuck to break down his latest travels to Dublin and Belfast. They both dive into the best of what's available on and off the course. You'll hear from several protagonists who offered their expertise throughout the trip. From a rainbow and whiskey at Royal County Down, the architect of the front-9 of Portstewart, Ardglass with the 11-time club champ and a brief history of St. Patrick, Ginella and Shipnuck also share their Top 10 courses on the island of Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Sports August 11 2023 MLBYesterdayDetroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0 TodayDetroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMChicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 pmMilwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm Riley Greene, Reese Olson lead Tigers to series-clinching 3-0 win against TwinsRiley Greene broke up a pitcher's duel with a sixth-inning homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Detroit's third straight victory Thursday gave the Tigers a 3-1 win of the work-week series. Minnesota had won five straight after taking Monday's opener. The Twins managed two singles, the last in the fifth inning. Reese Olson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight. Blue Jays take on the Cubs in first of 3-game seriesThe Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs today. Toronto is 65-52 overall and 30-24 in home games. The Blue Jays have gone 36-13 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago is 59-56 overall and 27-28 on the road. The Cubs have a 28-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The matchup is the first meeting this season between the two clubs. White Sox open 3-game series at home against the BrewersThe Chicago White Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 47-69 record overall and a 25-30 record in home games. The White Sox have a 36-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Milwaukee is 29-27 on the road and 62-54 overall. The Brewers have a 29-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. NFLLast nightHouston Texans 20, New England Patriots 9Seattle Seahawks 24, Minnesota Vikings 13 TonightNew York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pmPittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pmGreen Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pmAtlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pmWashington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pmDenver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm Lions Host Giants Tonight In Preseason OpenerThe Lions kick off the preseason tonight hosting the New York Giants at Ford Field.  It's the first of back-to-back home games before Detroit closes out the preseason at Carolina.  In other news, the Lions officially signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater yesterday, while running back/kick returner Justin Jackson has abruptly retired.   Week One Of NFL Preseason ContinuesThe NFL preseason is in full swing.  Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans took down the Patriots 20-9 in Foxboro.  Stroud tossed an interception, while Davis Mills threw for 99 yards and a touchdown.  Drew Lock and the Seahawks rolled past the Vikings 24-13 in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday.  Among the notables are top draft picks Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson making their NFL debuts on Saturday.  The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets, while the Indianapolis Colts pay a visit to the Buffalo Bills.   Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Remove Favre From Lawsuit Over Misspent Welfare MoneyThe Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday. They affirmed a trial court judge's decision that Favre must remain as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by the state Department of Human Services. Prosecutors say millions of welfare dollars for low-income Mississippi residents were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people from 2016 to 2019. The department sued more than three dozen people or businesses in 2022 to try to recover some of the money. FIFA Women's World CupYesterdaySpain 2, Netherlands 1 TodayJapan vs. Sweden – Happening now. Check ESPN for updates.  Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for the first timeSalma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old forward struck in the 111th minute of an epic quarterfinal match between European soccer heavyweights. She made her break down the left, pivoted momentarily and launched a left-foot shot into the back of the net for an historic match-winner. The Dutch lost the final to the U.S. in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now both finalists and a string of highly-ranked teams are out of the 2023 edition being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. NASCARChris Buescher Eyes Third Straight Victory At IndyChris Buescher is hoping to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races when the field battles in Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.  The driver of the number-17 car won his second race in a row earlier this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Michigan.  Buescher is locked-in to a playoff spot and is eighth in the standings.  Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson make up the top five.  There are only three more races in the regular season before the playoffs start in September.  The green flag waves from Indy Sunday afternoon. GolfPhil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy WaltersRenowned gambler Billy Walters writes in his book that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion in the last 30 years. Walters' book is due out on Aug. 22. The Fire Pit Collective obtained the excerpt and its stunning allegations. They include Walters telling of a conversation in which Mickelson wanted him to bet $400,000 for him on the Americans winning the 2012 Ryder Cup. Mickelson played on that team. Walters says he talked him out of it. Mickelson said in a statement Thursday that he never bet on the Ryder Cup. Walters was sentenced to five years in prison for an insider trading case that involved Mickelson as a relief defendant. Midwest LeagueYesterdaySouth Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 1West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 2Lansing Lugnuts 7, Fort Wayne TinCaps 4  TodaySouth Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pmWest Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pmFort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Sports August 11 2023 MLBYesterdayDetroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0 TodayDetroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMChicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 pmMilwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm Riley Greene, Reese Olson lead Tigers to series-clinching 3-0 win against TwinsRiley Greene broke up a pitcher's duel with a sixth-inning homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Detroit's third straight victory Thursday gave the Tigers a 3-1 win of the work-week series. Minnesota had won five straight after taking Monday's opener. The Twins managed two singles, the last in the fifth inning. Reese Olson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight. Blue Jays take on the Cubs in first of 3-game seriesThe Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs today. Toronto is 65-52 overall and 30-24 in home games. The Blue Jays have gone 36-13 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago is 59-56 overall and 27-28 on the road. The Cubs have a 28-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The matchup is the first meeting this season between the two clubs. White Sox open 3-game series at home against the BrewersThe Chicago White Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 47-69 record overall and a 25-30 record in home games. The White Sox have a 36-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Milwaukee is 29-27 on the road and 62-54 overall. The Brewers have a 29-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. NFLLast nightHouston Texans 20, New England Patriots 9Seattle Seahawks 24, Minnesota Vikings 13 TonightNew York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pmPittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pmGreen Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pmAtlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pmWashington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pmDenver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm Lions Host Giants Tonight In Preseason OpenerThe Lions kick off the preseason tonight hosting the New York Giants at Ford Field.  It's the first of back-to-back home games before Detroit closes out the preseason at Carolina.  In other news, the Lions officially signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater yesterday, while running back/kick returner Justin Jackson has abruptly retired.   Week One Of NFL Preseason ContinuesThe NFL preseason is in full swing.  Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans took down the Patriots 20-9 in Foxboro.  Stroud tossed an interception, while Davis Mills threw for 99 yards and a touchdown.  Drew Lock and the Seahawks rolled past the Vikings 24-13 in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday.  Among the notables are top draft picks Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson making their NFL debuts on Saturday.  The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets, while the Indianapolis Colts pay a visit to the Buffalo Bills.   Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Remove Favre From Lawsuit Over Misspent Welfare MoneyThe Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday. They affirmed a trial court judge's decision that Favre must remain as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by the state Department of Human Services. Prosecutors say millions of welfare dollars for low-income Mississippi residents were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people from 2016 to 2019. The department sued more than three dozen people or businesses in 2022 to try to recover some of the money. FIFA Women's World CupYesterdaySpain 2, Netherlands 1 TodayJapan vs. Sweden – Happening now. Check ESPN for updates.  Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for the first timeSalma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old forward struck in the 111th minute of an epic quarterfinal match between European soccer heavyweights. She made her break down the left, pivoted momentarily and launched a left-foot shot into the back of the net for an historic match-winner. The Dutch lost the final to the U.S. in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now both finalists and a string of highly-ranked teams are out of the 2023 edition being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. NASCARChris Buescher Eyes Third Straight Victory At IndyChris Buescher is hoping to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races when the field battles in Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.  The driver of the number-17 car won his second race in a row earlier this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Michigan.  Buescher is locked-in to a playoff spot and is eighth in the standings.  Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson make up the top five.  There are only three more races in the regular season before the playoffs start in September.  The green flag waves from Indy Sunday afternoon. GolfPhil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy WaltersRenowned gambler Billy Walters writes in his book that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion in the last 30 years. Walters' book is due out on Aug. 22. The Fire Pit Collective obtained the excerpt and its stunning allegations. They include Walters telling of a conversation in which Mickelson wanted him to bet $400,000 for him on the Americans winning the 2012 Ryder Cup. Mickelson played on that team. Walters says he talked him out of it. Mickelson said in a statement Thursday that he never bet on the Ryder Cup. Walters was sentenced to five years in prison for an insider trading case that involved Mickelson as a relief defendant. Midwest LeagueYesterdaySouth Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 1West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 2Lansing Lugnuts 7, Fort Wayne TinCaps 4  TodaySouth Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pmWest Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pmFort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Sports August 11 2023 MLBYesterdayDetroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0 TodayDetroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMChicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 pmMilwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm Riley Greene, Reese Olson lead Tigers to series-clinching 3-0 win against TwinsRiley Greene broke up a pitcher's duel with a sixth-inning homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Detroit's third straight victory Thursday gave the Tigers a 3-1 win of the work-week series. Minnesota had won five straight after taking Monday's opener. The Twins managed two singles, the last in the fifth inning. Reese Olson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight. Blue Jays take on the Cubs in first of 3-game seriesThe Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs today. Toronto is 65-52 overall and 30-24 in home games. The Blue Jays have gone 36-13 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago is 59-56 overall and 27-28 on the road. The Cubs have a 28-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The matchup is the first meeting this season between the two clubs. White Sox open 3-game series at home against the BrewersThe Chicago White Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 47-69 record overall and a 25-30 record in home games. The White Sox have a 36-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Milwaukee is 29-27 on the road and 62-54 overall. The Brewers have a 29-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. NFLLast nightHouston Texans 20, New England Patriots 9Seattle Seahawks 24, Minnesota Vikings 13 TonightNew York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pmPittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pmGreen Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pmAtlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pmWashington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pmDenver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm Lions Host Giants Tonight In Preseason OpenerThe Lions kick off the preseason tonight hosting the New York Giants at Ford Field.  It's the first of back-to-back home games before Detroit closes out the preseason at Carolina.  In other news, the Lions officially signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater yesterday, while running back/kick returner Justin Jackson has abruptly retired.   Week One Of NFL Preseason ContinuesThe NFL preseason is in full swing.  Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans took down the Patriots 20-9 in Foxboro.  Stroud tossed an interception, while Davis Mills threw for 99 yards and a touchdown.  Drew Lock and the Seahawks rolled past the Vikings 24-13 in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday.  Among the notables are top draft picks Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson making their NFL debuts on Saturday.  The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets, while the Indianapolis Colts pay a visit to the Buffalo Bills.   Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Remove Favre From Lawsuit Over Misspent Welfare MoneyThe Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday. They affirmed a trial court judge's decision that Favre must remain as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by the state Department of Human Services. Prosecutors say millions of welfare dollars for low-income Mississippi residents were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people from 2016 to 2019. The department sued more than three dozen people or businesses in 2022 to try to recover some of the money. FIFA Women's World CupYesterdaySpain 2, Netherlands 1 TodayJapan vs. Sweden – Happening now. Check ESPN for updates.  Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for the first timeSalma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old forward struck in the 111th minute of an epic quarterfinal match between European soccer heavyweights. She made her break down the left, pivoted momentarily and launched a left-foot shot into the back of the net for an historic match-winner. The Dutch lost the final to the U.S. in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now both finalists and a string of highly-ranked teams are out of the 2023 edition being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. NASCARChris Buescher Eyes Third Straight Victory At IndyChris Buescher is hoping to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races when the field battles in Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.  The driver of the number-17 car won his second race in a row earlier this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Michigan.  Buescher is locked-in to a playoff spot and is eighth in the standings.  Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson make up the top five.  There are only three more races in the regular season before the playoffs start in September.  The green flag waves from Indy Sunday afternoon. GolfPhil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy WaltersRenowned gambler Billy Walters writes in his book that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion in the last 30 years. Walters' book is due out on Aug. 22. The Fire Pit Collective obtained the excerpt and its stunning allegations. They include Walters telling of a conversation in which Mickelson wanted him to bet $400,000 for him on the Americans winning the 2012 Ryder Cup. Mickelson played on that team. Walters says he talked him out of it. Mickelson said in a statement Thursday that he never bet on the Ryder Cup. Walters was sentenced to five years in prison for an insider trading case that involved Mickelson as a relief defendant. Midwest LeagueYesterdaySouth Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 1West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 2Lansing Lugnuts 7, Fort Wayne TinCaps 4  TodaySouth Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pmWest Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pmFort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WSJM Sports August 11 2023 MLBYesterdayDetroit Tigers 3, Minnesota Twins 0 TodayDetroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox 7:10 pm - News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMChicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays 7:07 pmMilwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox 8:10 pm Riley Greene, Reese Olson lead Tigers to series-clinching 3-0 win against TwinsRiley Greene broke up a pitcher's duel with a sixth-inning homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Detroit's third straight victory Thursday gave the Tigers a 3-1 win of the work-week series. Minnesota had won five straight after taking Monday's opener. The Twins managed two singles, the last in the fifth inning. Reese Olson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight. Blue Jays take on the Cubs in first of 3-game seriesThe Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs today. Toronto is 65-52 overall and 30-24 in home games. The Blue Jays have gone 36-13 in games when they scored five or more runs. Chicago is 59-56 overall and 27-28 on the road. The Cubs have a 28-14 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The matchup is the first meeting this season between the two clubs. White Sox open 3-game series at home against the BrewersThe Chicago White Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series. Chicago has a 47-69 record overall and a 25-30 record in home games. The White Sox have a 36-12 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. Milwaukee is 29-27 on the road and 62-54 overall. The Brewers have a 29-9 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. NFLLast nightHouston Texans 20, New England Patriots 9Seattle Seahawks 24, Minnesota Vikings 13 TonightNew York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 7 pmPittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7 pmGreen Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 7 pmAtlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 7 pmWashington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 7:30 pmDenver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 10 pm Lions Host Giants Tonight In Preseason OpenerThe Lions kick off the preseason tonight hosting the New York Giants at Ford Field.  It's the first of back-to-back home games before Detroit closes out the preseason at Carolina.  In other news, the Lions officially signed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater yesterday, while running back/kick returner Justin Jackson has abruptly retired.   Week One Of NFL Preseason ContinuesThe NFL preseason is in full swing.  Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Texans took down the Patriots 20-9 in Foxboro.  Stroud tossed an interception, while Davis Mills threw for 99 yards and a touchdown.  Drew Lock and the Seahawks rolled past the Vikings 24-13 in Seattle.  Six more preseason games are on tap Friday, with another six on Saturday.  Among the notables are top draft picks Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson making their NFL debuts on Saturday.  The Carolina Panthers host the New York Jets, while the Indianapolis Colts pay a visit to the Buffalo Bills.   Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Remove Favre From Lawsuit Over Misspent Welfare MoneyThe Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money. Three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday. They affirmed a trial court judge's decision that Favre must remain as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by the state Department of Human Services. Prosecutors say millions of welfare dollars for low-income Mississippi residents were squandered on projects supported by wealthy or well-connected people from 2016 to 2019. The department sued more than three dozen people or businesses in 2022 to try to recover some of the money. FIFA Women's World CupYesterdaySpain 2, Netherlands 1 TodayJapan vs. Sweden – Happening now. Check ESPN for updates.  Spain edges Netherlands 2-1 in extra time to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for the first timeSalma Paralluelo has scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and a spot in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old forward struck in the 111th minute of an epic quarterfinal match between European soccer heavyweights. She made her break down the left, pivoted momentarily and launched a left-foot shot into the back of the net for an historic match-winner. The Dutch lost the final to the U.S. in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now both finalists and a string of highly-ranked teams are out of the 2023 edition being co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. NASCARChris Buescher Eyes Third Straight Victory At IndyChris Buescher is hoping to become the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races when the field battles in Indianapolis for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.  The driver of the number-17 car won his second race in a row earlier this week in the FireKeepers Casino 400 in Brooklyn, Michigan.  Buescher is locked-in to a playoff spot and is eighth in the standings.  Martin Truex Jr., William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson make up the top five.  There are only three more races in the regular season before the playoffs start in September.  The green flag waves from Indy Sunday afternoon. GolfPhil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy WaltersRenowned gambler Billy Walters writes in his book that Phil Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion in the last 30 years. Walters' book is due out on Aug. 22. The Fire Pit Collective obtained the excerpt and its stunning allegations. They include Walters telling of a conversation in which Mickelson wanted him to bet $400,000 for him on the Americans winning the 2012 Ryder Cup. Mickelson played on that team. Walters says he talked him out of it. Mickelson said in a statement Thursday that he never bet on the Ryder Cup. Walters was sentenced to five years in prison for an insider trading case that involved Mickelson as a relief defendant. Midwest LeagueYesterdaySouth Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 1West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 2Lansing Lugnuts 7, Fort Wayne TinCaps 4  TodaySouth Bend Cubs @ Lake County Captains – 7 pmWest Michigan Whitecaps @ Great Lakes Loons - 7 pmFort Wayne TinCaps @ Lansing Lugnuts – 7 pm  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Informed Golf reporter Alan Shipnuck -- author of "Phil" and the upcoming "LIV and Let Die," and partner at the Fire Pit Collective -- joins the show to discuss all the mechanics behind the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger and the fallout across the sport of golf. Does money always win? How does Rory McIlroy feel about all of this? Then, the NBA Finals has arrived in Miami, and it feels like every single person in town has emerged in our studio. Plus, Chris and Roy pay their punishment for their pickleball loss and Stugotz picks his nose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Shipnuck, golf reporter / writer for The Firepit Collective, joined Ben & Woods on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Alan weighs in on the major news yesterday of the PGA / LIV Tour merger, what led to that becoming the biggest story in the history of the sport, and MUCH more!

Episode 293 of the Sports Media Podcast features Alan Shipnuck, a longtime golf writer who is a partner and executive editor at the golf media company, the Fire Pit Collective. He is also the author of “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar.” He is followed by Howard Beck, the longtime NBA writer whose work can today be found at GQ.com. Beck has written for the New York Times and Bleacher Report among other publications. In this podcast, Shipnuck discusses how challenging it is to cover the Masters; how a writer functionally covers the event; the LIV media deal; the future of Tiger Woods, and the sport as a TV play without Woods; the new TGL league, which will take place on Monday nights and has major stars signed up; forming a golf media company; and more. Beck discusses his recent piece, “Why NBA MVP “Voter Fatigue” Is (Mostly) a Myth”; what it's like being an awards voter; whether writers should vote for league awards; what we expect from viewership in the NBA Play-In round and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Partner & Content Creator for the Fire Pit Collective joins Maggie and Perloff to discuss the Master's.

In this episode of the Pull Hook Golf podcast, hosts Matt and Bobby kick off with a week in review segment, where they discuss their recent golfing experiences, including Matt's strong showing back from the honeymoon and Bobby's week at the Valspar Championship. They then dive into a recap of the championship, which saw Taylor Moore win for the first time and Jordan Spieth and Adam Schenk make mistakes on the final hole. The hosts also discuss Matt Wallace and his caddie's altercation on the course and the Penny Bet results.Next, the hosts share their analysis and predictions for the upcoming World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play, complete with Penny Bet predictions. It's a final farewell to the World Golf Championships. The episode then shifts gears to a discussion for a new Golf League Concept, which aims to address golf's biggest problem: the time it takes to watch a golf event. The hosts present their innovative solution, which involves a par-3 short course, stadium-like settings with lights, teams of four players, and a full season of team match play.Finally, the hosts wrap up with a recap of the LIV Golf Tucson tournament, which saw journeyman Danny Lee with a big win, but are wins by Lee and Charles Howell III helping the popularity of LIV Golf. They also discuss the new tagline for LIV Golf and the Fireballs' win, led by Sergio Garcia, Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, and Eugenio Chacarra. The episode concludes with a discussion around the latest Firepit Collective episode by Alan Shipnuck talking about LIV Golf and the business model. Tune in to this exciting episode for all things golf! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby Weed is an accomplished golf course architect who will leave behind a lasting legacy through his work. But the Weed who's out to change the world, one letter at a time, is Lanier, his 24-year-old non-verbal autistic daughter. “She has a lot of things she wants to achieve,” Bobby says. “She's just a beautiful young lady, inside and out.” Lanier Weed's story, in both video and words, can be found on firepitcollective.com. Lanier's life changed when, at 14, she was introduced to facilitated communications, which involves an autistic person spelling out words on a keyboard or similar device while their hand or wrist is physically supported by another person. Lanier Weed was 14 when she got in front of her first keyboard. Her opening salvo?  “Thank you for releasing my voice.” This podcast, featuring an interview with Bobby Weed and his wife Leslie, is a follow-up to that video feature on the Fire Pit Collective's website and YouTube channel. We hear about where Lanier Weed is now, ten years after typing her first sentence. We hear about the foundation the Weeds founded 20 years ago, HEAL (Helping Enrich Autistic Lives), and its ongoing impact. The Weeds talk about Arnold Palmer, Dean Beman and Jay Monahan, just some of the people who have helped them along the way. Bobby and Leslie also reflect on Pete and Alice Dye and what Players Championship week means to them and their community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't often hear of many golfers in their early 30s turning professional when their amateur careers "didn't feature much success," but Lexington's Andrew Strother knew becoming a pro golfer would pay dividends. He talks about what the last year has been like as a professional and where he sees his career progressing. Andrew also discussed his amateur days, which included competing in long-drive competions, plus the heart-warming story Ryan French from Firepit Collective first told about his relationship with David and Austin Buncher. https://firepitcollective.com/the-caregiver-andrew-strother/

This week's #NowOnTheTee guest is Ryan French, who runs the Twitter account Monday Q Info, where he follows PGA TOUR Monday qualifiers around the country. He also writes for The Fire Pit Collective. Listen to hear Ryan talk about what sparked his dream and his surprise with it taking off so quickly. We also chat with Ryan about some success stories coming through Monday qualifiers, his father who ignited his interest in the game, and some of his most memorable moments with former Canadian professional golfer, Ryan Yip.

Fire Pit Collective writer talks Tiger Woods, PGA, and more.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Ben throwing out some hot takes about the great Paul Giamatti's appearance as Einstein in a new Verizon commercial. Then, at the bottom of the hour, our friend Matt Ginella of The Firepit Collective joins the show to discuss his new series "The Grind" which documents how stressful and emotional it is for golfers trying to make it to the professional ranks. Listen here!

Ben & Woods catch up with our pal Matt Ginella from The Firepit Collective to hear all about his newest series "The Grind" which dives deep into the stressful, emotional grind that it takes to become a pro golfer, and we get his thoughts on the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines this week! Listen here!

Sports talk live from The Deep Eddy Cabaret in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  This weeks guests are TCU head football coach Sonny Dyles and The Firepit Collective Matt Ginella. 

The name Ryan French might not ring a bell, but Monday Q Info surely will. Ryan started his Twitter account (@acaseofthegolf1) as an escape during a hard patch of his life. He has since turned it into one of my favorite follows in all of Golf. On this episode, we discuss the origin story of Monday Q, his work at The Fire Pit Collective, Monday Qualifiers and a lot more. Enjoy! This podcast and all other Downrange Podcasts throughout 2022 are proudly presented by MR. MA Golf. To find out more information, please visit their website MR.MA Golf.com and follow them on Instagram at MR.MA Golf Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach out to Cody at cody@nolayingup.com or on social @codymcbrideNLU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North of Ireland Champion 2022. South of Ireland Champion 2022. Runner-Up in the Irish Close and the 2022 US Mid Am. Bridgestone Order of Merit winner, #1 in Ireland, 2022. A season of all seasons. It was superb to catch up with Hugh to have a chat about his year, where his focus has been and his plan over the next few months. Make sure you check him out on the upcoming “The Grind” series by The Firepit Collective crew stateside. Check out other episodes and more at www.paddytalksgolf.comIf you liked this episode, please leave a review and share the show with your family and friends. The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf Custom, get your tour level experience fitting today at www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of how the loss of one life is saving countless others. Curing Kids Cancer is an organization that has raised over $23 million with a simple mission: “Find cures for all childhood cancers.” This podcast tells the story of how one family's loss has resulted in the inspirational progress to fund the development of CAR T immunotherapy. You'll meet Grainne and Clay Owen, who, almost 20 years ago, lost their son Killian to leukemia. On the one-year anniversary of his death, they founded an organization that continues to change lives.  “I didn't have the luxury of feeling sorry for myself,” says Grainne. “That would've been way too selfish because I had three other boys that needed me and they saved me from myself.” You'll hear from Dr. Stephan Grupp, of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who has become a leader in research devoted to developing cell-based and molecularly-targeted therapies to treat leukemia and solid tumors.  “What motivates me is I see what it looks like when it doesn't work,” says Dr. Grupp. “And it's completely unacceptable.” Is this a golf story? Not really. But golf has played a critical role in the cultivating of the funds that are being used to make the difference. Curing Kids Cancer's 17th annual golf tournament will be held on Oct. 3rd at Lakewood Country Club in Dallas and is expected to raise upward of $400,000. PGA Tour player Matt NeSmith will be there and makes a cameo in this podcast as he explains why he and his wife, Abigail, are involved in supporting Curing Kids Cancer.  Lee Corso of ESPN's “College Gameday” also offers his perspective and support.  “It was 15 years ago when I met Clay Owen,” says Corso. “He was making his speech in Atlanta about how he and his wife lost their son Killian to leukemia. I was so touched, I walked up to him on the stage and I grabbed him and I said, ‘How can I help?'” Corso hasn't stopped his support ever since. And there are countless others.  If you are interested in getting involved, please give this story a listen and then go to curingkidscancer.org.   For more visit the The Fire Pit Collective to check out everything we are doing. Use promo Firepit25 at Linksoul.com for 25% off your next Linksoul order. Got a comment about this story or a tip on a story we should track down? You can reach me on Twitter (@mattginella) or on Instagram (@matt_ginella). For bonus visuals and some behind the scenes of The Fire Pit podcast production, go to The Fire Pit YouTube Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laz Versalles is a freelancer who writes about the game we all adore, and currently contributes to the influential Fire Pit Collective https://firepitcollective.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/  

Matt Ginella has covered golf for 25 years. For someone who collects once in a lifetime golf experiences more often than you get your oil changed, the stories to show the world are endless. But the content- though it lived in his mind-  was scraped into short segments that couldn't possibly tell the full story. It was after nearly 5 years of frustration that he began working towards owning the content he and his talented team worked so hard on producing. The result was something called The Fire Pit Collective. During the episode we discuss the full story of how it came to be. Including the departure from Golf Channel, a move out to California, and assembling a lethal team of creatives with the goal of providing them freedom to... create. We also discuss how golf has proven that it can be a community asset. Although few and far between, it's an important point to highlight as we move towards scaling these concepts as far as they will go. As always, we appreciate you choosing to spend your time here with us. This time, to discover Matt's tie to the game. Cheers,  - The Tie GuysLinks Below:Matt's Page on Fire Pit:https://firepitcollective.com/author/mattginella/The Fire Pit Collective Home Page: https://firepitcollective.comMatt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_ginella/Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattGinella?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitter thetiegolfpodcast@gmail.comGoodWalk Coffee: https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off

Just a reminder that RTG is taking a little breather until the Fortinet in mid-September. Looking for a great podcast to fill the void this week? Check out Alan Shipnuck's interview with Andy Olgetree and a LIV Golf expose on the Firepit Collective. 

Ben & Paul kick off the 9am hour by chatting with Matt Ginella of The Firepit Collective on all of the drama going on amongst the PGA and the LIV Tour. Then at the bottom of the hour we get to The Reindl Report and Paul's top headlines of the morning before we wrap things up with our Flubs of the Week! Listen here!

Golf writer for the Fire Pit Collective talks PGA vs. LIV.

The Fire Pit Collective golf writer Alan Shipnuck tells Rich why there's a growing schism among PGA Tour players at the top of the food chain and the tour's middle class and Tiger Woods' “shadow commissioner” role in keeping players from defecting, why Open Championship winner Cameron Smith joining the Saudi-backed tour brings big-time legitimacy to the upstart league, and why LIV Golf is here to stay due to bottomless financial backing.  Rich explains why the LIV Tour isn't going away and if a compromise can be reached between the league and the PGA Tour, then reveals his new list of Top 5 NFL Things He's Talked Himself into including takes on Kirk Cousins, the AFC East, the Chiefs' offense, the Seahawks, and the Steelers' QB competition.  Rich makes a big announcement about the future TV home of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just a few months after his story broke the internet, Willy Wilcox joins us to give us an update on his next career move, which includes caddying in the upcoming U.S. Amateur and publishing a tell-all book. The ‘Be Right' boys also recap a strange weekend at the 3M Open, in which Tony Finau came from behind to win for his third career PGA Tour victory. Then, it's on to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where Patrick Cantlay, Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young are the favorites. And finally, a special guest comes on to recap his first-ever hole-in-one.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content for the PGA Championship, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports.

Matt Ginella, golf writer for The Firepit Collective, joined Ben & Paul on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Matt checks in from Ireland where he just played in a Pro-Am with none other than Dustin Johnson, what that experience was like, and why he thinks the end may be near for Tiger Woods' career. 

Matt joined Woods to give his thoughts on what went down at the US Open over the weekend.

Rich recaps the Warriors' Game 5 win over the Celtics and says why Golden State's 3-2 NBA Finals thanks to former #1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins stepping up for Golden State during a rare shooting off-night for Steph Curry.  Bestselling golf writer, Phil Mickelson biographer and Fire Pit Collective contributor Alan Shipnuck and Rich recap the “messy and weird” incident where he was removed from a press conference by security at the LIV Golf Tour's first event, explains why the PGA Tour might have to compromise and partner with the upstart tour to maintain its relevance, and weighs in on Mickelson's state of mind amid all the criticism he's taking for joining the LIV Tour and predicts we'll see more defections from the PGA Tour in the coming weeks.  Rich and the guys react to seeing a Buffalo Bills fan with a personalized license plate that calls out Scott Norwood's infamous Super Bowl missed field goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Shipnuck is a Senior Writer for Golf Magazine/Golf.com, partner of Fire Pit Collective, and author of six books, including his latest and New York Times Best Seller Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar. In this episode, Alan talks about what motivated him to write this book, his decades following the PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson's unwillingness to cooperate with the biography, and the complex character Phil has been throughout the years.

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 8, Detroit Tigers 2 – Game 1 Detroit Tigers 4, Minnesota Twins 0 – Game 2 Toronto Blue Jays 6, Chicago White Sox 5 Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee Brewers 7 Twins 8, Tigers 2/Tigers 4, Twins 0 – Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with Twins Jonathan Schoop homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers, with Kody Clemens making his major league debut while his famous father watched from a suite, beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 to split a doubleheader. Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens saw his 26-year-old son go 0 for 3, striking out twice and drawing a walk. Flawless in the field at second base, Kody Clemens handled a grounder for the final out of the game. Max Kepler had three hits and drove in three runs and Gary Sanchez hit a three-run homer to help the Twins to an 8-2 win in the first game. Blue Jays 6, White Sox 5 – Kirk HRs twice, Jays beat White Sox 6-5 for 6th straight win Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run home runs in Toronto’s 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. It extended the Blue Jays’ streak to six games., Kevin Gausman pitched five innings to win his second straight start. Kirk hit both home runs off of White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, who got the loss. Giolito allowed season-highs of six runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. Toronto is 15-7 in one-run games, the best such record in the majors. Cubs 8, Brewers 7 – Wisdom homers in 8th inning, Cubs beat Brewers 8-7 Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P.J. Higgins also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7. Wisdom’s 11th home run came on a 3-2 pitch from Brad Boxberger, who got the loss. Contreras now has eight homers to lead all MLB catchers. Christopher Morel continued a hot start to his career with a walk and a triple, setting a club record by reaching base in his first 14 major-league games. Former Cub Victor Caratini gave Milwaukee a short-lived 6-3 lead in the sixth with a three-run drive against against reliever Rowan Wick. Tonight Chicago White Sox (Kopech 1-1) at Toronto (Ryu 2-0), 7:07 p.m. Minnesota (Ober 1-1) at Detroit (Skubal 3-2), 7:10 p.m.                        WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Milwaukee (Alexander 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 2-5), 8:05 p.m. MLB – Famous dad watches as Tigers’ Kody Clemens makes MLB debut Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit. Not many of them had him as fired up as the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner flew into town from Texas to see his son Kody make his major league debut for the Tigers. The 26-year-old Clemens went 0 for 3 and was flawless in the field at second base as Detroit beat the Twins 4-0 to earn a split. NHL – National Hockey League – 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals Last Night Colorado Avalanche 8, Edmonton Oilers 6                        (COL Leads 1-0) Avalanche 8, Oilers 6 – Avalanche hold off Oilers for wild 8-6 victory in Game 1 J.T. Compher scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final.  The Avalanche’s eight goals were tied for the most in a playoff game in franchise history. Both teams needed to use backup goaltenders. Edmonton’s Mike Smith was pulled after giving up six goals and Darcy Kuemper left with an upper-body injury. Twelve Avs recorded at least a point and six had multi-point games. Tonight Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, 8:00 p.m.          (Game 1) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Washington Mystics 87, Indiana Fever 75 Chicago Sky 73, Phoenix Mercury 70 Mystics 87, Fever 75 – Atkins scores 28, Mystics beat Fever 87-75 Ariel Atkins scored a season-high 28 points, Elena Delle Donne scored 13 of her 19 points in the first half and the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 87-75. Elizabeth Williams led Washington’s defensive effort with 15 rebounds and six blocks, while also scoring 10 points for her first double-double with the Mystics. Natasha Cloud also had a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists. Washington trailed 46-38 at halftime before outscoring Indiana 49-29 in the second half. The Mystics finished with a 44-32 advantage on the glass. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting. Sky 73, Mercury 70 – Vandersloot leads Sky past Mercury in WNBA Finals rematch Courtney Vandersloot had 18 points and six assists, Candace Parker grabbed 11 rebounds and the Chicago Sky beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 73-70 in a WNBA Finals rematch. Phoenix star Diana Taurasi was ejected with 3:43 left in the second quarter for arguing a no-call with an official. The Mercury were trailing 31-21 at the time, but rallied in the third quarter by scoring 31 points and shooting 72% from the floor. Vandersloot made 1 of 2 free throws with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter for a 72-70 lead, and she knocked the ball away from Skylar Diggins-Smith on a drive at the other end. Rebekah Gardner also went 1 for 2 at the stripe for a three-point lead and Diamond DeShields did not hit the rim on a corner 3-pointer as time expired. Tonight Indiana Fever at New York Liberty, 7:00 p.m. Golf – Nicklaus says he had zero interest in running Saudi league Jack Nicklaus confirms he met with a Saudi group behind the rival golf league. But he says he had zero interest in the venture no matter how much money he was offered. Nicklaus was quoted in a Firepit Collective story as saying that he was offered in excess of $100 million to do what he assumes is the job now being done by Greg Norman. Nicklaus says his design company is building a golf course in Saudi Arabia and the meeting was a courtesy. He says his allegiance is with the PGA Tour. Golf – Dustin Johnson defies PGA Tour and joins Saudi-funded series Dustin Johnson is joining the Saudi-funded golf league. Johnson was the biggest surprise when the LIV Golf Invitational released its field for next week’s inaugural tournament next week in England. Phil Mickelson is not on the list. That’s another surprise. It was Mickelson’s comments about the Saudis and the PGA Tour that led to many top players pledging their support to the PGA Tour in February. Johnson has had a change of heart and is risking his PGA Tour membership. The LIV Golf tournament offers $25 million in prize money. The winner gets $4 million. NFL – Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapist Another massage therapist has filed a civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, raising the number of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct to 23. Attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing all the women, filed the latest lawsuit in Texas and said in a text to the AP that there could be more legal action forthcoming against Watson. Buzbee did not provide any details about the latest case. The previous 22 lawsuits were filed in 2021, and two of those cases recently received national attention when two of the women were interviewed for a segment on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.” Tennis – French Open – Nadal downs Djokovic Rafael Nadal got himself something for his 36th birthday, a nail-biting win over rival Novak Djokovic. Nadal won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in a monumental match in the French Open quarterfinals to move a step closer to his 14th championship at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament and 22nd major trophy overall. Nadal will face third-seeded Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday, which is Nadal’s actual birthday. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing Lugnuts 6, Cedar Rapids Kernels 1 Lake County Captains 7, West Michigan Whitecaps 6 Fort Wayne Tin Caps 9, Great Lakes Loons 1 Dayton Dragons 4, South Bend Cubs 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County Captains, 11:05 a.m. Cedar Rapids Kernels at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Baseball – District Quarterfinals Division 1 (Hudsonville) St. Joseph 3, Holland 2 Division 1 (Portage Northern) Kalamazoo Central 8, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 4 Division 1 (Coldwater) Sturgis 15, Battle Creek Central 0 Division 2 (Edwardsburg) Berrien Springs 5, Niles 0 Division 2 (Parchment) Vicksburg 6, Plainwell 1 Division 2 (GR South Christian) Otsego 1, Allegan 0 Division 2 (Gull Lake) Olivet 7, Harper Creek 1 Division 3 (Buchanan) Buchanan 13, Brandywine 0 Division 3 (Bangor) Coloma 15, Bangor 0 Division 3 (Centreville) Centreville 5, Galesburg-Augusta 4 Division 4 (River Valley) River Valley 8, Our Lady of the Lake 0 Division 4 (Kalamazoo Hackett) Lawrence 5, Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 3 Softball – District Quarterfinals Division 1 (Mattawan) St. Joseph 11, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 1 Division 1 (Coldwater) Coldwater 1, Portage Central 0 Division 2 (Berrien Springs) Niles 6, Dowagiac 3 Division 2 (Battle Creek Pennfield) Three Rivers 21, Battle Creek Pennfield 1 Division 2 (Holland Christian) Allendale 13, Zeeland East 7 Hudsonville Unity Christian 11, Saugatuck 1 Division 3 (Bangor) Watervliet 17, Hartford 2 Division 3 (Buchanan) Brandywine 11, Constantine 2 Division 3 (Parchment) Climax-Scotts 6, Kalamazoo Hackett 3 Division 4 (River Valley) River Valley 15, Michigan Lutheran 1 Division 4 (Marcellus) Marcellus 5, Cassopolis 2 Girls Soccer – District Semifinals Division 3 (Berrien Springs) South Haven 5, Dowagiac 2 Division 3 (Delton-Kellogg) Otsego 7, Lake Odessa Lakewood 0 Portland 4, Parchment 1 Division 4 (Hartford) Saugatuck 5, Lawton 2 Holland Black River 8, Hartford 0 Division 4 (Kalamazoo Christian) Kalamazoo Christian 8, Calhoun Christian 0 Schoolcraft 9, Kalamazoo Hackett 2 Division 1 (Portage Northern) Portage Central 3, Battle Creek Lakeview 0 Kal. Loy Norrix 3, Portage Northern 2 Division 2 (Zeeland East) Zeeland West 3, Zeeland East 2 – Shootout Plainwell 3, Thornapple-Kellogg 1 Boys Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Stonehenge North (Gull Lake) Division 3 at Beeches GC, (South Haven) Coloma                    364 (SQ) Schoolcraft             365 (SQ) Olivet                     370 (SQ) Hilldale                   379 Watervliet               383 Jonesville                390 Quincy                     392 Dowagiac                 410 Union City                413 South Haven             415 Berrien Springs         422 Comstock                 426 Delton-Kellogg        427 Hopkins                    432 Buchanan                 435 Homer                     443 Constantine             458 Bronson                  491 Parchment               493 Brandywine              507 Today Girls Soccer – District Semifinals Division 2 (Mattawan) St. Joseph vs. Lakeshore, 5:00 p.m. Mattawan vs. Vicksburg, 7:00 p.m. Division 2 (Marshall) Marshall vs. Coldwater, 5:00 p.m. Gull Lake vs. Hastings, 7:00 p.m. Division 3 (Berrien Springs) Three Rivers vs. Watervliet, 6:00 p.m.        at Watervliet Division 3 (Hudsonville Unity Christian) Allegan vs. Grand Rapids South Christian, 5:00 p.m. Holland Christian vs. Hudsonville Unity Christian, 7:00 p.m. Division 4 (Buchanan) Michigan Lutheran vs. Bridgman, 5:00 p.m. at Bridgman New Buffalo vs. Our Lady of the Lake, 7:00 p.m.     at Our Lady of the Lake Boys Golf – Regionals Division 2 at Lake Doster GC, 9:00 a.m.     (Otsego) Allegan, Allendale, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Christian, Grand Rapids South Christian, Hamilton, Hastings, Holland, Holland Christian, Hudsonville Unity Christian, Ionia, Lowell, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Otsego, Plainwell, Wayland, Zeeland East, Zeeland West Division 4 at Klinger Lake CC, 9:00 a.m.     (White Pigeon) Bridgman, Burr Oak, Cassopolis, Centreville, Climax-Scotts, Colon, Grandville Calvin Christian, Holland Calvary, Howardsville Christian, Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett, Lawton, Marcellus, New Buffalo, Our Lady of the Lake, River Valley, Saugatuck, White Pigeon, Wyoming Tri-unity Christian Gull Lake    (SQ)       314   Mattawan   (SQ)       322  Vicksburg   (SQ)       330  (won tiebreaker over Lksh) Lakeshore                 330 Marshall                  335 Mason                      345 Eaton Rapids             346 Sturgis                    346 Jackson Northwest    348 St. Joseph                 358 Paw Paw                   358 Harper Creek             360 Parma Western          360 Edwardsburg            362 Niles                       367 Three Rivers             374 Coldwater                377 Charlotte                389 BC Pennfield             455 St. Joe Scores Charles Uzelac   86 Dylan Walters    87 Seth Walters     91 Niklaas Door      94 nathan brooks    106Lakeshore Scores Jacob Marohn     77  (SQ) Adam Collins      83 Jack Carlisle      84 Austin Hoss        86 Jack Valenziano  92(SQ) Top 3 teams qualify for the State Finals(SQ) Top 3 Individuals not on top 3 team also qualify for State FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Mickelson turned the golf world upside-down with comments he made to author Alan Shipnuck as he worked on his upcoming biography of the golf legend. In this episode, Shipnuck joins Damon & Eamon to preview the book before it's released next week, and what the last couple of months could mean for lefty's legacy. Also, Southern Hills PGA Professional Casey Cozby got to live every golf fan's dream several weeks ago caddying for Tiger Woods during his practice round at the site of the upcoming PGA Championship. Cozby stops by the program today to talk about the experience and what he expects from the big cat in the season's second major championship. Season three of the "Conor Moore Show" starts today on GOLFPASS, so the eponymous , world-renowned comedian stops by to give us a preview and one of his iconic impressions. And with the Byron Nelson starting on Thursday, Sports Illustrated's Peter Kaufman lends his expertise to a look at the historical significance of the event. Alan Shipnuck (38:50) Casey Cozby (26:29) Conor Moore (20:38) Peter Kaufman (57:46)

Michael Bamberger is the greatest golf writer alive, author of various classic books and winner of innumerable awards, including this year's lifetime achievement citation to be presented by Jack Nicklaus at the Memorial. The intellectual curiosity that informs his writing has led Bamberger to leave corporate media for a scrappy upstart. With typical modesty, Michael did not want a splashy announcement that he was joining the Fire Pit Collective, preferring instead a substantive discussion with Alan Shipnuck about their shared history and Alan's forthcoming Mickelson biography “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar.”                                                                                                                    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network Podcast Ep 308 as we visit with Ryan French, the man who launched the Monday Q Info Twitter account to share the news from the world of golf's dreamers. Ryan is also part of the Firepit Collective. We also discuss the powerful story of Willy Wilcox, Tour Pro recovering from a long battle with addiction. ---------------- FGN 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Check out FGN videos on YouTube !

Heath and Vinnie celebrate turning 1…Happy Birthday to 2nd One 1st!!! There is only one thing to talk about!! The Masters, but first, Heath and Vinnie talk with Ryan from Monday Q Info and Firepit Collective. Tiger is walking again and playing in the Masters, the boys can't wait. 

Golf belongs to everybody. The Fire Pit Collective's Grassroots podcast is a vehicle to introduce the voices of people who shape our culture. Hosts Lajethro Jenkins and Laz Versalles are joined by Alan Shipnuck for a conversation about the Masters. 

PGA insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Bucked Up Energy guest line talking Tiger and The Masters. Matt updates the latest on what he is doing with his new group Firepit Collective in covering the world of golf from a different perspective. Matt talks about the rumors circulating that Tiger Woods will play in The Masters this season following a horrific car accident just over a year ago. Matt discusses what it would mean for Tiger to play next week at Augusta and gives his thoughts on whether or not he will end up teeing off. Matt weighs in on the debate between who is the greatest ever, Tiger or Jack Nicklaus. Matt talks about the turmoil facing Phil Mickelson and his comments about pro golf and Saudi Arabia, including being tied to helping found a new league with disturbing backers. Matt outlines what went down and how things have played out since for Phil Mickelson and his life in pro golf, which may not include the PGA for much longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk SEC football and The Masters in the final hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk a little college football and a recent article about the new wave of analytics used by the "modern" football coach, including Lane Kiffin. Bo gives his thoughts on his ongoing rehab from knee surgery and how stir-crazy he is becoming while stuck at home. In the SEC Insider Hit, PGA insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Bucked Up Energy guest line talking Tiger and The Masters. Matt updates the latest on what he is doing with his new group Firepit Collective in covering the world of golf from a different perspective. Matt talks about the rumors circulating that Tiger Woods will play in The Masters this season following a horrific car accident just over a year ago. Matt discusses what it would mean for Tiger to play next week at Augusta and gives his thoughts on whether or not he will end up teeing off. Matt weighs in on the debate between who is the greatest ever, Tiger or Jack Nicklaus. Matt talks about the turmoil facing Phil Mickelson and his comments about pro golf and Saudi Arabia, including being tied to helping found a new league with disturbing backers. Matt outlines what went down and how things have played out since for Phil Mickelson and his life in pro golf, which may not include the PGA for much longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PGA insider Matt Ginella joins the show on the Bucked Up Energy guest line talking Tiger and The Masters. Matt updates the latest on what he is doing with his new group Firepit Collective in covering the world of golf from a different perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cécile Richard is a graphic designer, zine maker, and game designer based in Melbourne. She was called out by past guest Maik Gross, developer of One Simple Observation. Maik specifically called Cécile out for Under A Star Called Sun, but she has created many games which are available on her itch.io page: haraiva.itch.io. I have played at least 6 games by Cécile and they are incredibly thoughtful and well-written. I recommend them all.  In this episode we will discuss what it means to be commissioned to make a game, experiencing art alone vs. with others, the difficulties in talking about your own work, the difficulties in making a stellar first game, researching for a game, the importance of editing, collaboration and the definition of a solo dev, and much more. Under A Star Called Sun on itch.io Cécile on itch.io: @haraiva Cécile on Twitter: @haraiva Firepit Collective on Twitter: @firepitzone

Ryan French is the man behind the Twitter account Monday Q Info, where he tracks Monday Qualifiers. He also writes for the Fire Pit Collective, a golf media company. Be sure to follow Ryan on Twitter @acaseofthegolf1 and check out his writing on the Fire Pit Collective. Follow @ericpeytongolf & @looperpodcast Subscribe to the e-newsletter: ericpeytongolf.com

Tonight Brian gets Dave's reaction to Bengals fever in Cincinnati before we dive into Bryson's recent injury and wonder if this is a harbinger of things to come for him. Has his quest to be a demigod caused detriment to his golf game?Then we turn our attention to Phil Mickelson's comments this week about the 'greedy' PGA Tour and whether his claim that players should have access to their own media rights is ridiculous or something that should be entertained. Regardless it's obvious Phil is using the potential SGL as 'leverage' to try and extract more money from the tour.Finally, we wrap up with what our kids made us do over the recent snow days that hit the Midwest.