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Suave Golf's Kyle Surlow and Steve 'Beige' Berger gather to recap Beige's recent trip to Scotland and debate which parts of the UK sit atop their respective golf trip bucket lists. Afterwards, the boys discuss Lottie Woad's win at the Scottish Open, Padraig Harrington's Senior Open victory at Sunningdale, Scottie Scheffler's gas, and wrap up with a quick Ryder Cup check-in. 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
It's a make-or-break week in men's golf as the Wyndham Championship marks the final event of the 2025 PGA Tour regular season. After this week, only the top 70 players will advance to the FedExCup playoffs, culminating in the Tour Championship from August 21-24. We'll also dive into the recent triumph of Padraig Harrington, who joined an elite club by winning the Senior Open. Plus, we'll preview the final women's major of the year, taking place for the first time at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, showcasing the world's best female players. On PGA Tour Americas, Philip Barbaree Jr. made history with a stunning 13-under 59 at the Commissionaires Ottawa Open, setting a new course record while his wife caddied for him. And finally, the Korn Ferry Tour heads to Ogden Golf and Country Club for the Utah Championship, where Johnny Keefer, fresh off his first tour win, remains a top contender. PADRAIG HARRINGTON 11:12 PHILLIP BARABEE AT 45:33 JOHNNYKEEFER AT 53:18
Gary Williams went through the weekend that was in golf from the 3M, the Senior Open and the U.S. AM and was joined by Grant Boone who dove into the women's game and the early success of Lottie Woad and what is making her so successful. Williams also talked about the continued emergence of Chris Gotterup and what that means for the remainder of the season.
This week, Kurt Kitayama wins the 3M Open, Paddy Harrington wins the Senior Open, Harv has a genius idea, Knoop does Europe and our Ryder Cup team projections. The post Episode 378 – One Bite Is All You Need appeared first on Drive The Green Golf.
On this week's edition of the podcast, the lads sit down to celebrate Pádraig Harrington's victory at the Senior Open as he became the fifth player to win both the Open and Senior Claret Jugs.Ronan is hot off the plane after experiencing a LIV (Maxi Golf League) event for the first time at JCB Golf and Country Club. He talks through what he believes works and what he can't buy into and also the type of atmosphere they are trying to create. A 57 year drought was ended at the South of Ireland as Jonathan Keane ensured that the trophy remained on home soil for the first time since 1968 when he beat Caolan Rafferty in a thrilling final. Additionally, we preview the AIG Women's Open and examine Seamus Power's concerning form.
After transatlantic and transcontinental travel earlier, Andy and Brendan are ready for a true whiparound Friday episode to round out a chaotic week. Brendan! is back stateside and shares that he did not watch a movie on his flight back from Ireland, disappointing Andy as they chat about the big premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. Scottie Scheffler made it to New York with his "Open Championship trophy" in hand, just 24 hours after winning his fourth major, and was joined by Collin Morikawa, John Daly, and golf influencer Bryson DeChambeau, among other celebrities. Speaking of Bryson, he's had a big few days of quotes regarding the Ryder Cup and a potential matchup with Rory at Bethpage. Andy and Brendan then run through the Schedule for the Week, including the Sticky Note Open at TPC Sod Farm, Zinger calling the Senior Open with some friends from across the pond, and the U.S. Junior, where one participant was disqualified for a peculiar reason. There's a little bit of news regarding LIV as their flagship London event kicks off on Friday before this episode wraps with some Best Day Brewing Golf Advice.
In This Episode of Next on the Tee: I've got three incredible friends back on the show this week—each with a powerful story and a lasting impact on the game of golf. In Part 1, 1991 Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch, a man whose excellence on the course has often been overshadowed by the wrong narrative. This time, we set the record straight. We go back to his incredible performance at Royal Birkdale, where he played brilliant golf over all four days to capture the Claret Jug. Ian also reflects on his many wins around the world, including the 1983 New Zealand Open (his first professional event) and top finishes at The Players and The Masters following his Open Championship. Between 1983 and 1994, Ian was one of the top players on the planet—winning 17 times across the PGA, European, Japanese, and Australasian Tours. In addition to his playing career, we celebrate his nearly 30 years as one of golf's most respected broadcasters. He also gives us a preview of his upcoming book collaboration title, To Hell & Back, a docu-drama style memoir due out in August. Next, I'm joined by Paul Stankowski, one of my all-time favorite guests, now making his 14th appearance on the show. Paul's game is in top form coming off back-to-back Top 10 finishes at the U.S. Senior Open and Dick's Sporting Goods Open. We talk about those performances, the joy of having his son Josh on the bag, and his excitement for the upcoming Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale. Off the course, Paul is doing meaningful work with Direction 61:3, a nonprofit that supports young adults aging out of foster care. When these kids turn 18 and cycle out of foster care, the state gives them $500, but if they don't have someplace to go, now they're homeless. Paul is raising money through his birdie campaign on Tour—check out Direction613.org and Paul's Instagram page to learn more and support the cause. Be sure to come back for Part 2 featuring my conversation with the amazing Michael Whelan. His story is going to hit you in the heart...
Welcome to the Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK. Get the latest golf betting tips for the upcoming Senior Open, 3M Open and LIV Golf UK, as Dave Clark and Steve Palmer take a look at this week's tournaments. The team also take a look back at last weeks major The 153rd Open, along with the Barracuda Championship, analysing who stood out, as well as who underperformed. Steve gives us his best predictions for the Senior Open, 3M Open and LIV Golf UK, including other selections who could be worth backing in the markets.
Don Branca and Ron Branca, sons of the legendary Tee Branca, have carved impactful careers of their own and left a meaningful legacy in Utah golf. For this they are honored as the namesakes of the Don & Ron Utah Senior Open by the Utah Section PGA. Don and Ron join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
Utah Section PGA horsebeast Mark Owen strikes again with his 3rd Utah Senior Open victory, by four over defending champ Todd Tanner. Owen joins the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
Matt Cook and Buttsy kick off the episode by diving into the Roger Maltbie and Padraig Harrington incident at the U.S. Senior Open. They introduce the Swing Shift Golf Club, leading to a spirited debate on the differences between finding golf balls in competitive versus recreational play. Personal anecdotes and light-hearted conversations offer a glimpse into their golf experiences. Observations at the Swing Shift Golf Club are complemented by insights from Brent Grant. They discuss player reactions to pressure, indoor golf dynamics, and how to handle frustration and equipment damage on the course. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a look at future plans. ***Please Excuse Our Technical Difficulties During This Recording***
Some controversy on the golf course with an on course TV reporter and a famous golfer getting into a fulll fledged verbal dispute after the round and a guest with great insight is part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back to go over it all.First, he talks media news including: the return of ESPN's NFL analyst Randy Moss slated for this year after his battle with cancer. Get more of the details. Next, a sexual harrassment lawsuit settlement is in place for former Fox Sports talent Julie Stewart-Binks against the company. Is ESPN back in the discussion to keep Sunday night MLB baseball? And, we have more on the NBA Draft Ratings, etc.Then, he's joined by PGATour Radio's Will Haskett. They discuss the controversy with NBC's Roger Maltbie and multi-time champion golfer Padraig Harrington of Ireland last Saturday at the U.S. Senior Open event in Colorado. Where's "the line" on an on course commentator and doing his job vs. potentially, making a golfer mad/interfering with him or not? It's a fascinating listen into golf coverage and dealing with the pros.And, it's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Some controversy on the golf course with an on course TV reporter and a famous golfer getting into a fulll fledged verbal dispute after the round and a guest with great insight is part of the newest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast."Host T.J. Rives is back to go over it all.First, he talks media news including: the return of ESPN's NFL analyst Randy Moss slated for this year after his battle with cancer. Get more of the details. Next, a sexual harrassment lawsuit settlement is in place for former Fox Sports talent Julie Stewart-Binks against the company. Is ESPN back in the discussion to keep Sunday night MLB baseball? And, we have more on the NBA Draft Ratings, etc.Then, he's joined by PGATour Radio's Will Haskett. They discuss the controversy with NBC's Roger Maltbie and multi-time champion golfer Padraig Harrington of Ireland last Saturday at the U.S. Senior Open event in Colorado. Where's "the line" on an on course commentator and doing his job vs. potentially, making a golfer mad/interfering with him or not? It's a fascinating listen into golf coverage and dealing with the pros.And, it's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Detroit Golf Club has become a power hitters paradise in recent years and the 2025 Rocket Classic was no different as the longest hitter on tour, 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter took home the title in a playoff over Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk. Potgieter became one of the youngest winners in PGA Tour history and we may be seeing a star in the making. Tim was on the scene in Detroit a few years ago and gives some insight into the course and the tournament. Patrick Reed won LIV Dallas for his first LIV title and has stoked some talk about a possible Ryder Cup pick for Bethpage this year. Although it seems like a longshot, we will discuss the possibility on this episode. The Broadmoor offered a confusing challenge on the Champions Tour for the U.S. Senior Open as many in the field were befuddled by its greens. Padraig Harrington held off Stewart Cink for the victory, even after some controversy days earlier after a round with Roger Maltby. On the YouTube front, Riggs took on another hater and this guy may have been the most miserable person he has played yet as Riggs pounded him into submission at We-Ko-Pa. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy and Brendan! celebrate a Victory Monday thanks to Aldrich Potgieter outlasting Max Greyserman in a five-hole playoff at the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Despite the hourlong playoff full of missed putts, Andy's vibes are especially high following the first PGA Tour win for "South African Big Dumper." There's plenty of distance discourse after a weekend of contention from "Speed Wars" stars like Potgieter, Jake Knapp, Michael Thorbjornsen, and more, leading Andy and Brendan to ponder whether the Rocket Classic is even "golf" at the highest level. Outside of the Burly Boy's big win, Playoff P showed up at LIV Dallas, unlocking a new level of Patrick Reed Ryder Cup conversations. Reed's first LIV win adds to an already strong major season and Andy thinks he's earned a spot on Team USA ahead of another fan favorite. PJ chimes in to recap "Maltbie-Gate" at the U.S. Senior Open after the beloved NBC announcer got into it with eventual winner Padraig Harrington on Friday night following the second round. The trio dive into the details on this confrontation and shout out a few other stories coming out of the Senior Tour Super Bowl in Colorado. A highly-anticipated Sports Minute covers a rare Cavs-Bulls trade before Brendan recaps Peppy Peter's speech to the field in Detroit to put a bow on this Monday episode.
Whiparound Fridays return as Andy and Brendan cover the 2025 NBA Draft, Collin Morikawa's latest media beef, and a massive Cleeks profile in Forbes in this episode. Sports Minute kicks off with some frustration from Andy about the Bulls front office and how they've handled the NBA Draft as of this recording. It was ball-in-hand on Thursday at the Rocket Classic, resulting in the course record being broken by Burly Boy Aldrich Potgieter and Kevin Roy, son of Patirck. Andy's one-and-done pick Min Woo Lee had the early lead with a 63 and followed up his round with some interesting comments to the media. Brendan and Andy discuss why this event at Detroit Golf Club exemplifies the need for a rollback and shine some light on the issues highlighted by Dr. Chipinski. In other Detroit news, Collin Morikawa has another new caddie and some beef with a media member following an article published on Wednesday. The Cleeks have decided to "rebrand" themselves in an effort to become as culturally relevant as Jordan, Ferrari, and the New York Yankees and Cleeks lifer Brendan is loving what he's hearing from his team's new leadership. There's a brief check-in on the U.S. Senior Open before things wrap up with two Golf Advice questions as we hit peak member-guest season. Enter the B.Draddy Cool giveaway here: https://www.bdraddy.com/pages/fried-egg-golf
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.
This Wednesday episode is an in-person recording on Long Island as Andy and Brendan pregame the 2025 Fried Egg Golf Club Member-Guest. Instead of beginning with any golf news, methods of transportation are ranked following Andy's early-morning drive across the island. It's a huge week on the PGA Tour as Area 313 is BACK for the Rocket (not Mortgage) Classic! This year's field is the deepest in tournament history with players vying for Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup points. Brendan puts his investigative reporting hat back on and calls this year's Area 313 charity giveaways into question. Picks are made and PJ is calling for a "now-or-never" week for NYGC superstar Cameron Young. Elsewhere, it's another Senior Tour major as the U.S. Senior Open takes place in Colorado without defending champion Dick Bland. The LPGA is running their team event and the DP World Tour takes on the Italian Open. In news, a Joe Ogilvie interview in Sports Illustrated alludes to the PGA Tour potentially looking for a cut of TV deals for major championships and more. Enter the B.Draddy Cool giveaway here: https://www.bdraddy.com/pages/fried-egg-golf
0:00 - Do you trust the new arrangement of the Nuggets front office? The Co-GM thing? More importantly, why shouldn't you trust them? Hasn't the ownership group done enough to earn your trust/the benefit of the doubt?17:06 - Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace have one job and one job only: get AT LEAST one more championship in the Jokic era. The goal, the purpose, the motivation has to be the same for both of them. The message from ownership needs to be crystal clear. Get Jokic another or else.After that, golfer Matt Schalk joins the program! He was once a Nuggets ball boy with Vic Lombardi, and now he's a golfing at the Boardmoor in the Senior Open. 34:55 - All 4 of our local teams have insanely tough paths to the playoffs. They all play in the toughest divisions of their respective sports. Yet, the expectations of each team are different. The Broncos are probably in the best situation right now.
Jamie is away on holiday this week, but before he packed his bags he sat down to record two very special interviews for this week's episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast.First up is an extended chat with Padraig Harrington who talks about his love of the game, how he's adapted as he's gotten older and his upcoming appearance at the Senior Open.Then in the second half of the pod we're joined by the greatest player ever to play the game. 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus chats with Jamie about his glittering career, looks ahead to this year's Memorial Tournament and gives his thoughts on the current crop of players.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-golf-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Golf Podcast".Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Golf Podcast on YouTubeFor all the latest golf news, head to skysports.com/golfFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Utah PGA pro Joe Sommerhays wins the Arizona Senior Open in a playoff over PGA Tour veteran Jim Carter. Summerhays joins the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.
In the seventh installment of our exclusive eight-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame legend Hale Irwin, we fast forward to the next chapter of his remarkable career—his unforgettable run on the PGA TOUR Champions. Hale reflects on turning 50 in 1995 and stepping into senior golf with the same fire and precision that defined his prime. In his own voice, he recounts celebrating his milestone birthday at a Wendy's after a rain-delayed Memorial Tournament—and quickly pivoting to victory just weeks later.Hale dives into his Champions Tour success, including his staggering 45 wins, highlighted by 11 straight seasons with multiple victories and a record-setting nine-win season in 1997. He shares the story behind his putting grip change at Walla Walla that led to a year-and-a-half of brilliance on the greens, and how rivals like Gil Morgan pushed him to reach new heights.We revisit Irwin's seven senior majors, including his dominant U.S. Senior Open wins and a 12-shot runaway at the PGA Senior Championship. He shares compelling stories of strategy, mental resilience, and even golfing with Sean Connery in celebrity events. Hale speaks candidly about how golf evolved with age—from burning ambition to deep appreciation—and how competition remained his driving force.With insights into the camaraderie of the Champions Tour and the lasting impact of players like Bruce Devlin and David Graham, Hale paints a vivid picture of a time when golf wasn't just a game—it was a second life. For fans of golf history and timeless storytelling, this is a masterclass from one of the game's greatest.Subscribe and listen as we approach the grand finale in Episode 8 of FORE the Good of the Game.Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!
Viewed by many as the most influential woman in the game of golf, Mary Lou joined Acushnet Company in 1987 as a marketing assistant. Nearly 30 years later, she was named President of Golf Balls in 2016. Throughout her career, she has helped Titleist reach and maintain its standard as the leading golf ball in the market.Bohn grew up on the South Shore, and caddied for her father, Massachusetts golf legend Fordie Pitts who competed in five U.S. Amateurs and three U.S. Senior Open's. She teamed up with her father to win a pair of Father-Daughter Massachusetts Championships. Mary Lou's family established a named endowed scholarship with the Ouimet Fund in honor of her father in 2011.
Welcome to the 53rd Episode of the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by www.ChasingAcesGolf.com (4:00) Beers and Cheers - Troegs Nugget Nector, incorrectly characterized by Eddie as an IPA (it's an imperial golden ale) (13:00) Eddie's trip to Orlando including rounds at Marriott's Grand Vista, Falcons Fire, Celebration (well, there's a story there), and Disney's Magnolia's course (30:00) Kevin briefly discusses his U.S. Open qualifier and a positive update on his U.S. Senior Open qualifier (33:00) WOG - The Farmer's Insurance Open; the Mexico Tourney; TGL; and the PGA-LIV merger Thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com and please follow us on Instagram @WhatTHEGolfPodcast
A news-filled Tuesday leads to an extra long episode as there's plenty to catch up on before Part 7 of the Year in Review. Andy and Brendan discuss Jay Monahan's video statement on the state of the PGA Tour entering 2025, Blades Brown forgoing college to turn pro, and the Tour's new search for a CEO, as discussed on Golf Channel by CMO Andy Weitz. There's also some preview content of "The Showdown" ahead of Tuesday night's festivities, and Andy is still reeling following a Bears loss on Monday Night Football. The Year in Review picks up with the Memorial Tournament (44:51), as Andy recalls Scottie Scheffler's first PGA Tour win after the month of April. Jack Nicklaus was upset about the tournament's place on the schedule ahead of the U.S. Open, Jon Rahm's foot gets a hole in it, and the Cleeks finally win a LIV event this week. From there, it's a beefy U.S. Open segment with PJ, Brendan, and Andy attempting to do the Event of the Year justice. PJ shares the early-week scuttlebutt, including a look back at Brendan's attempts to cancel Putter Boy. Brendan takes the lead on the Thursday and Friday action, recapping some shot-of-the-year candidates and memories from Pinehurst. Andy researches an all-time weekend, unearthing Bryson's need for treatment during the Saturday round before going blow-by-blow on the finish between Bryson and Rory. With the Travelers up next, PJ takes the northeast's only event, another Scottie Scheffler win that was derailed by protesters storming the 18th green on Sunday afternoon. He also makes some stops for LIV Nashville content in the aftermath of Bryson's win. Andy shares details of Cam Davis's unsuccessful quest for the Presidents Cup with a win at the Rocket Mortgage before diving into Blandemonium at the U.S. Senior Open. Finally, Brendan ends the show with some quick hits from the John Deere Championship.
This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft as he provides an update on his playing career. 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower also discuss the latest news within the golf world including a couple of prototype clubs spotted on social media, and then Sean tests Drew with a Guess the Bag Challenge. 00:00 Introduction 1:40 The Turn 12:40 Kevin Kraft WITB Update 15:00 Kevin Competes In Pennsylvania Open 16:49 Kevin Competes in Colorado State Senior Open 25:05 Kevin's Next Big Tournament Texas Senior Open 26:03 Kevin Competes in PGA Tour Champions Q School Qualifier 29:55 Can Drew Guess This President's Cup Themed WITB? 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft has had a busy summer of playing including competing in the U.S. Senior Open this Summer. He provides an update to what is currently in his bag, how he's been playing since that U.S. Senior Open appearance and what lies ahead in his playing schedule, including his attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour Champions. SUBSCRIBE and DOWNLOAD the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast!
Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins the show to discuss his recent tournament experience including the U.S. Senior Open and what he learned. We talk mindset, making swing changes, better decisions on the golf course, and plenty of other topics! As mentioned, Scott is offering a 30% discount on both DECADE Elite and DECADE Foundations for Sweet Spot listeners. Use promo code sweetspot on the DECADE website: https://decade.golf/ Also, this link will automatically apply the coupon code. Thank you to our show sponsors Eight Sleep, LMNT, Hexclad, and Maui Nui: Unfortunately, people now sleep less than they ever have at any time in history, and we now know poor sleep health has many negative outcomes on our health. By automatically regulating temperature with scientific precision, Eigh Sleep adapts to your body's needs throughout the night, ensuring that each sleep phase is optimized for recovery. If you want a more restful, deeper sleep, we offer Sweet Spot listeners a $350 discount on the Pod 4 ultra. Visit eightsleep.com/sweetspot or use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout. • Adam has become a massive fan of Hexclad's cookware. Usually, when selecting pans, you must choose between the performance of stainless steel, the durability of cast iron, and the convenience of nonstick. But with Hexclad, you can have it all. Hexclad's hybrid technology gives you the benefits of all three in only one pan. Also, you get a lifetime warranty on all their products. To receive a 10% discount, please use this link: https://hexclad.com/SWEETSPOT • LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new sparkling water flavors that debuted recently. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift, visit http://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot • Maui Nui Venison is delicious, sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense, and low in saturated fat. It is the only stress-free, 100% wild-harvested red meat on the market. We absolutely love their Venison Jerky sticks and cooking with all their different cuts of meat. They have very limited monthly memberships available, and if you want to try them out visit https://mauinuivenison.com/golf or use promo code GOLF for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the college golf season, last week's victory by Mick Smith in the Wisconsin State Senior Open, this week's WSGA Professional Championship, and more in the latest episode of their Talking.Golf podcast.
Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss Dougie's tenuous hold on Greg's bag (ahem), the joy of having friends and family at a tournament, and Greg's challenge at adapting to Carnoustie's green speeds. If you want to get better at dialing in your putting speed, take a look at ExPutt. For the best price on Exputt use code: GOLFSALE https://crossfieldgolf.info/ExPutt Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Melia and Justin Golba recap a quiet yet crazy week in amateur golf. They discuss the Western Amateur, the US Women's Amateur, and the US Women's Senior Open. They also talk about the selection process for the Curtis Cup team and highlight some notable players and storylines for this week's U.S Women's Amateur field. Amateur Golf Links:AmateurGolf.comSubscribeInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this episode (24:23) Dudley Shumate joins the podcast to talk about the inaugural Senior Open, a new international event for competitors 55 and older, hosted by the FCI. The event was held in Belgium from July 18-21, 2024. You Will Learn The structure of the Senior Open Agility World Championship (SOAWC). How the US Team was selected. Dudley's advice to competitors, especially seniors. Mentioned/Related Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure Follow Dudley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009140141755 Watch Dudley's Winning Run on Facebook or YouTube (different view)
Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. In this episode, he joins Lou and Mark to talk about the upcoming major, including his thoughts on the course and his history playing there, his preparation, and also his take on Rolexes and haggis. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sign up Log in you are to write a description for a podcast episosde from this transcript: Sandy (01:38.523) All right. It's Beamer's best bets. I'm Sandy along with Rich beam and we're getting back into it. We dropped the ball last week and we dropped the ball on a week that was pretty exciting in the week of golf. Scott rich is joining us from somewhere in Scotland today. I'm at my home studio in Austin, Texas, but following you on a social at Beamer PGA has been fun. It looks like you're having a great time. Scotland's a wonderful Rich Beem (02:02.546) Scotland's a great time. If you're following me Instagram, you got to see the post that I put out this morning. I was driving from Trune up to Carnoose where I am now and I pulled off and I was a little bit hungry, but I needed some gas too. So I thought, you know, I just do it all in one go swoop. It's not like the U .S. where, know, you can go into these massive truck stops and do that. You kind of kind of pick and choose. And I kind of thought that I was picking and choosing one of these, you know, bigger places. It turned out it was just a gas station and then there's little building right next to it. And I'm like, I'm to go fill up the gas and then I'm going go right there and just grab a, they call breakfast BAP, which is basically just like a bacon and bacon sandwich essentially in a hot tea and just boogie on the road. So I walk into this, this little shop and the guy from behind goes, my God, rich bean. And he's this, he's this shorter Asian gentlemen. who's got a Scottish accent, but not a heavy Scottish accent. It's kind of a little bit, I'm kind of guessing that he wasn't born in Scotland, but he starts talking about, remember Glenn, goes just up the road and he starts going on and on and on. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. And he was just, he was the neatest, nicest guy. And I'm like, this is why I love this country. I just pulled off for gas and a little breakfast sandwich. And this guy is going on and bought me breakfast this morning at his place. And then I gave him a couple dozen or I gave him a couple sleeves of golf balls that I had just in the bag. And then I did this video. So I'm like, you know what? This is why I love sky. This is why I love traveling around the world is that by happenstance, this guy recognized me from Sky Sports Golf and I was just blown away. It was the funnest morning I've had. I I needed it to after a beat down on a long week work wise. But this guy was just the neatest and nicest guy. So anybody follows me on Instagram at B repuGA, just go check it out. It's really, really funny. This guy, and I think his name, but I think Sandy (03:47.749) Yeah, Sandy (03:59.109) Tanga, something like that, Rich Beem (03:59.377) Tango, tango, tango, tango, tango, yeah, something like that. I mean, couldn't hardly understand him. He was so excitable this morning and I was just like, I'm so happy that I made your morning and you made my morning. I can promise you Sandy (04:12.763) We are going to get into Rich's picks in just a moment. We've got the 3M at TPC Twin Cities this week. And of course we've got the senior open. We're going to focus on the 3M for your picks, which are coming up in just a moment. But briefly on the open championship, boy, I took it all in. I was up two mornings at 5 a .m. watching. I just love it. It's my favorite major. I just love the early morning and the style of golf and the look and the crowd and the There's something about it that I just, love it. I love that major. Rich Beem (04:48.494) It's incredible. It literally for me too, it's probably the most fun sporting events that I attend every year. mean, most of it's all golf related anyway, Sandy, as you well know, but you know, the Masters, even being a past champion of the PGA, for me, it's just so much fun because the crowds, the atmosphere, the excitement, the energy that they have and it's early, you early Monday all the way to the end of golf on Sunday. mean, people are just coming in droves. And I was up at 5 a .m. too, just a little bit different time zone than you. But, you know, we put in some long hours and I always kind of, you know, whinge about it, complain about it little bit. But it's just like, you know what, I just got to be a part of one of the greatest championships of all time. And it's never lost on me, thankfully, you know, but it was really amazing. And what a great week. And again, the people in Scotland are just, they're amazing. If anybody has not been over this part of the world to play golf, as you've been here, Sandy, it's Sandy (05:55.949) It really is, it's hard to explain. And I'll tell you what, as Rich enjoys a pint, as we record the podcast, good for you, and watching it on television, and I did this during the US Open too, I watched you guys on Sky, on Peacock, and I loved the British commentators, especially during the open. Rich Beem (06:02.96) Listen, it's the evening time. Sandy (06:23.821) I wish we had them, we got them in America the whole round because it just feels different when they do. It's just, to me, it's Rich Beem (06:33.107) And we've got, I think one of the best voices of the game of golf, Ewan Murray, who's this eloquently spoken and nothing gets too excitable. And it's just, he's very, very good at what he does. And then you have Nick Fowler sitting to his left. And then you got me over to the right, this hillbilly that calls the bird on 16, a creek, you know, on Thursday morning. And I'm like, what am I doing here half the time? You know, and I, but I think that's also what makes, you know, everything so fun is Sandy (06:37.508) Rich Beem (07:02.983) You know, Peter Alice was the voice of the open. He was the best of the best. There's no doubt. And, sometimes I think about that, like, you know, when I would come over here and was playing in it, you know, still turn on BBC and watch it and listen to it just for Peter Alice. I'm like, this guy's just unbelievable. And, you know, and sometimes I'm sitting there commenting, like, I'm commentating the same thing that Peter Alice used to be, and I'm nowhere in his league. But again, though, that's also the beauty of this game that we play because I'm sitting here next to, you know, broadcast legend in Neu and Murray, six time major champion, three time open champion, Nick Baudo, Hill Billy Beamer here. And I am just having a gas. I just, think it's the greatest tournament to have fun with too, because it doesn't need to be all pomp and circumstance and things like that. You can have a lot of fun with it. And I think that the folks over here enjoy it for the most But it's such a great honor to be part of the broadcast because we are the main broadcasters over here in the UK now, Sky Sports. It's so much fun. Sandy (08:15.429) man, it's gotta be cool for you. mean, the parallels between like what you just described in the broadcast booth and the game of golf are kind of similar too in that it's the only game where like I could never play football with Patrick Mahomes, but I could play golf with Rich Bean. You know what I mean? I could play golf with Cernic Faldo. You know what I mean? And by the way, I'm a big Faldo fan and I probably asked you this before. Is it intimidating to be in the booth with him Rich Beem (08:36.379) Yeah, that's exactly Sandy (08:44.484) is he, you know what I mean? Cause I would be scared to Rich Beem (08:48.372) Yeah, it probably was initially in the first time that I ever did it was with CBS. And so it kind of caught me off guard, but you know, he, to be fair though, he, he did like the first ever time I worked with him, Sandy, you'll love this colonial one year. I was, it was on a Thursday and I was following Jordan Spieth's group and this must've been back in like 15, I it was like 2015. And anyways, first hole out, Jordan's on ninth hole and he hits his second shot on nine up onto the shelf and the pins down front left. And all of a sudden I hear, I set up the shot for Jordan, for the putt, and all of sudden I hear from Faldo, goes, Rich, how would you hit this putt? I was totally caught off guard. I said, well, I would actually line it up like I normally would, but then I dragged the toe of the putter, I put the ball towards the toe of the putter. and I'd hit it off that. That way I could make a competent stroke but the ball would come off a little bit softer, a little bit slower. And I went out. And he comes back and goes, yes, yes, yes. No, I never did Mean he's like marking his territory a little bit because you know I was the other guy you know the other major champion on the broadcast But you know I I've never I don't think I've been intimidated by him And I guess probably because I've never really known him I just I don't know I've never been fearful working with with anybody to be fair You know there's some there's a lot of guys that bring other things to the table. I mean you've been the broadcast in business, you know Sandy (10:00.805) Yeah. Sandy (10:29.157) Yeah, I was just thinking, there's not really anybody I'd be intimidated to be on the radio with. That was a dumb question, I guess. Rich Beem (10:29.492) for your time. Rich Beem (10:33.724) Yeah, we're well, no, it's not a dumb question to be fair at all, because I think that, you know, in, you know, I still look up to so many people like I get intimidated by, know, sometimes by asking questions of golfers, namely Tiger Woods, like I hate asking, you know, when I had to to do work in COVID, there's a couple of times where I had to interview Tiger and I can't stand that. I'm like, I don't want to sit there and interview you because that is just like, what if I'm working alongside him? I got no issue, but I'm like, I'm looking at Tiger like, you shot 74 today, but you know what? You probably should have shot 62 because that's what you did every time that we played, you know, that I played against you. Sandy (11:12.867) Rich funny story real quick and we're to get into your predictions in just a moment. But there was a social media clip and someone asked Tiger what is the what loss in his career stung the most. I was waiting for it to say the PGA the O2 PGA when you beat him. I was waiting. I was like, that's what he's going to say. That's what he's going to say. And he didn't. He talked about the Y. Yang PGA because because he was leading the tournament. Rich Beem (11:37.91) I, you know what, that was actually my, and I played with him the first two days there, Sandy, and every single day, I'm like, this guy's gonna win by 90. He's gonna blow everybody away. He's just gonna take this two, and he just, and he didn't, know, why he passed him? didn't have, he didn't have the goods on Sunday, which was so unreal to me. Sandy (11:48.634) Hahaha Rich Beem (12:04.961) I, to this day, it's like that, that I can see that I can see that being the biggest loss because he was actually, I think he was leading. I think it was the first time he actually lost a Only time he'd lost. Yep. I, I, listen, I can see that clear as day, but yeah, that, would have, I mean, cause listen, I had a bet everything that I owned that he was going to win going into Sunday with that week, Sandy (12:12.741) Yeah, he was. Only time he had lost when leading on Sunday, yes. Sandy (12:29.039) Yeah. I was waiting for him to say the loss to rich beam though. That's what I was waiting for. They would have been nice, right? okay. So let's jump into, moving along the golf. seems like the golf season never ends. It's one thing to another traveling circus. You're going to be covering the senior open at car new St back in the S you're playing in Rich Beem (12:32.993) Wow, that would have been nice too. Rich Beem (12:47.816) And playing. yeah, I'm here to play too, baby. I kicked the rust off the body today and I got out there and yeah, played a few holes, it great. Sandy (12:55.653) your pet past major exempt. What does that Rich Beem (12:59.613) I think that's what it is. Yeah, I think that's what my, my exemption into it is. don't really care. I just love this tournament. I love coming over here and competing in links golf courses and, and carnusity is probably my, it's, it's my favorite one. It's the hardest one, I think of the bunch, but I think it's, it's my favorite because you have to come and play a very intimidating golf course, which I'm not intimidated by it anymore. I just love it. I think I kind of have a good idea how to play You gotta hit, you gotta make quality swings, you gotta hit quality shots, but I love carnage. I've played well here a number of times and I'm excited. I can't wait to put you up on Thursday. Sandy (13:40.923) So what does your day look like? mean, how does it work with Sky Sports? you going to, let's say you tee off in the morning, do you have to work that afternoon? Or do they give you the whole day off as long as you're Rich Beem (13:47.736) Yeah, pretty much. I'll go back. Yeah, I'll go back. if I see off the number I tee up in the morning, because everything goes off in the first tee here, as it does in the open, I will, once I get done with my morning round, then I'll pop into commentary in the afternoon for an hour and a half, two hours. I don't think I'll have to go in when I'm doing after when I tee off in the afternoon. If I do, it only be for like 30, 45 minutes, which I don't think they'll make me do it. And then and then on the weekend after I get done playing. So my goal is to have a late enough tee time in the afternoon that I don't get a chance to go into commentary because that means I'm playing well and I'm in contention. Sandy (14:25.925) Yeah, I was gonna say, you must be hitting it pretty good if you're in the tournament. Rich Beem (14:30.304) You know what? I'm hitting it pretty good. it's, you know, again, it's coming off, you know, a hundred hour work week last week and you're trying to, last thing you want to do is look at a yardage book and figure it all out. But, you know, I guess it's just because it's Cardenusty and I know this golf course, so I'm really excited about Sandy (14:38.511) Yeah, well. Sandy (14:51.311) You got a local guy on the back? Rich Beem (14:53.375) I do, in fact he's a tour caddy on the European tour for a guy by the name of, well, they just separated, but he's been out on the tour for about four years now, but he's a local guy born and raised here and he knows the Scouts course as good as anybody. Thanks, ask me a blast. Yeah, ask me a blast. Sandy (15:09.371) That's cool, that's cool. Well, good luck. That'll be fun to follow you. We'll be watching for sure. Let's go back across the Atlantic to the United States and we head to the Twin Cities, TPC Twin Cities is where this week's 3M is. Who do you like in this? Rich Beem (15:25.495) I've got Tony Finau, Tom Hogy, and Eric Van Royen. And the reason being is I think Tony Finau is playing extremely well right now. He didn't have a very good open championship, but he also played in the afternoon on Friday when the, probably the worst weather came in. Tom Hogy and Eric Van Royen. Tom Hogy is from Minnesota. So he's a local guy. One of the best ball strikers we have on tour. I think he's amazing. And Eric Van Royen is South African, but he went to school in Minnesota and he's got one of his teammates on the bag. He's been counting for years now. And I think that they make a dynamic deal. So I'm taking Tony because of how he's been playing as of late. I can see him kind of bubbling up to win again. And then I've got two local guys just because I think that is, I think that they're going to be out there with a lot of fans behind him and that's what you Sandy (16:23.715) Alright, go back. I got a question for you about the about last week's open after the tournaments over and the trophy has been handed out and what's the town like afterwards? Is it is the party just rage on or is everyone like it's been a Rich Beem (16:38.018) Yeah, these folks don't say no. I mean, I actually went into town. So I stayed over last night and I went into town to meet up with some friends of mine that actually, they volunteer at the Open as security for the players. They're all special ex -military in the UK, in Scotland, but they just go, they follow the players around and you know, they're, mean, Sandy (16:42.681) Yeah Rich Beem (17:07.294) They're still tuned in pretty good. They're taking some of their skills that they've had in the military and they put them to good use. fact, there's a guy that comes over actually every year. That's a two star retired Admiral. And so, yeah, so I've gotten to know him very well. Dano. I couldn't tell you his real name, but that's his call sign. Dano. I wish it was Bookum Dano, but anyways, but we went into town last night. I met them for dinner and Sandy (17:19.855) Mm -hmm, that's cool. Rich Beem (17:37.159) I couldn't believe how, how many people were still in town and it's not, it's not local. I can promise you that Trune is not that big of a place and it's just a, it's just heaving. You know, there's just so many people there saying that are just hanging out. and it's not really any players, maybe a few caddies that you can see that, you know, maybe teed off late and hanging out, and just kind of, you know, having some fun before they have to flight, catch your flight back home. today, but I mean, these folks just, love it. They love the atmosphere. They love her and it was the town was absolutely rocking last night. I left, I left about nine 30, thankfully, because I can't, no, I left, I left town. Yeah. I went down there by about eight o 'clock. I stayed for about an hour and a half. And I'm like, okay, I got to get going back. Cause I knew that I had to wake up wake up and had to drive two and a half hours to get here today, but it was awesome. Sandy (18:15.589) That's Sandy (18:19.387) golf course you left at 930? I left town. Rich Beem (18:33.443) It was so much fun being down there and there's people out there who just hollering and hooting and just, you know, it was awesome. This is you would expect. Sandy (18:41.477) Cool, very, very cool. Well, good luck this week. I'm excited that you're in the senior open this week. It's been a while since you teed it up on tour professionally. Rich Beem (18:48.024) Me too. Yeah, it's, yeah, I haven't seen it often played since a senior PGA, which is back in May, but yeah, the body's okay. It's just, you know, why is it that we get a little bit older and like one day your right shoulder hurts and it might hurt for like three or four days. And then that pain goes away and all of a sudden your left knee hurts. Like, why is it? It's not for wimps. There's no doubt. And thankfully you've got this, this gal, this Irish gal that is the physio trailer over here. Sandy (19:11.099) Okay, getting old is not for wussies. Rich Beem (19:21.372) And she just walks in like Mr. Miyagi. And rubs her hands together and she's just amazing. So I'm going to be like spending every waking moment that I can inside that physical fan to have her, you know, get the pain out. it's an amazing, it's an amazing week, Sandy. just, I'm so excited about, A, not really working because I'm not working, you know, playing golf though and I got a great guy in the bag it's gonna be a great Sandy (19:53.795) good man. It's kind of stupid to say make sure to have fun but I know wherever Rich Beam goes, Rich Beam will have Rich Beem (20:00.304) Rich is going to have a smile on his face and he's going to make sure that everybody has a story to tell afterwards. Yeah, I'm excited. It's going be awesome. It's going be fun. Sandy (20:10.245) All right, have fun. Thanks guys for listening. Make sure you like and subscribe to this podcast. Follow Rich on social media at BeamerPGA. We post all kinds of videos and reminders that there's a new podcast available. Hemp Rich, gotta do that for me this week, bro. Gotta let people know it's out Rich Beem (20:26.043) I thought that I did and I messed up last time and I apologize but it's not going to go by the wayside this time because I've got all kinds of stuff in the old phone Sandy (20:37.357) Okay, it's amazing what you can get done with that phone. Thanks for listening, guys. We'll do it again next week. Good luck, Rich. We'll talk to you soon. Rich Beem (20:44.036) You got it, buddy. Cheers. Sandy (20:46.917) Don't ChatGPT Podcast Episode Description: "A Taste of Scotland" Join Sandy and Rich Beem in this week's episode of "Beamer's Best Bets" as they dive into the vibrant world of golf, live from Scotland. Rich beams in from his adventures across picturesque Scottish landscapes, sharing heartwarming tales of unexpected encounters and local hospitality. From impromptu breakfasts with enthusiastic fans to navigating Scotland's charming countryside, Rich paints a vivid picture of his travels. The duo reflects on the recent Open Championship, sharing their favorite moments and insights into the tournament's unique appeal. Sandy recounts his early morning viewing rituals, discussing the allure of golf's most historic major and its distinctive atmosphere. Rich chimes in with his experiences from behind the scenes, offering a glimpse into the camaraderie and excitement that define major championships. As they shift focus to upcoming tournaments, Rich previews his picks for the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities and the Senior Open at Carnoustie. He shares strategic insights and player predictions, highlighting contenders to watch based on current form and local connections. Sandy probes into Rich's preparation for the Senior Open, exploring the balancing act between playing and commentating duties. The episode wraps with laughter and camaraderie as Rich looks forward to teeing off in Scotland, reminiscing on past victories and challenges of professional golf. Join them as they share laughs, predictions, and insider stories in another lively installment of "Beamer's Best Bets." Tune in for all this and more on this week's episode of "Beamer's Best Bets"! Follow Rich Beem on Instagram @BeamerPGA for behind-the-scenes moments and updates from the world of golf. Like and subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes filled with golfing insights, predictions, and stories from the pros.
Fort Dodge's Judd Gibb joins the podcast to recall his days growing up playing as much golf as he could, while playing other sports as well. Gibb talks about his playing and coaching days at Iowa State University as well as his success as a player. Gibb, who recently made the cut at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open, mentions meeting Tiger Wood at the 2020 PGA Championship in San Francisco...well, his bodyguard to be exact.
This week on Birdie Little Secrets, hosts Kassidy Duncan and Sydney Ford discuss the tournament tee from the Rocket Mortgage Classic including 2x winner Cam Davis. The girls also discuss Akshay Bhatia's heartbreaking finish and the epic performance by FSU amateur Luke Clanton. Tune in to hear about all the aces on the Tours this week: Joe Highsmith sinks his second hole-in-one of the season and Frank Bensel Jr. makes history with back-to-back aces at the U.S. Senior Open. Kassidy and Sydney celebrate Max McGreevy for winning this week's Korn Ferry Tour event, congratulate the announcement of his growing family, and get the inside scoop on how he is joining his old roommate (Scottie Scheffler?!) on the PGA TOUR next season. You don't want to miss this episode, as Kass and Syd dive into their origin story and Kassidy provides a very detailed and very specific coffee order for Sydney's future as her new assistant (guess who wrote this week's description). You won't want to miss this week's episode of Birdie Little Secrets!
It is a first of the month recording for the Shotgun Start, which means extra pep and enthusiasm. Brendan is joined by Joseph LaMagna to discuss the Rocket Mortgage Classic, specifically what “hypnotherapy” is and why it is working for the winner in Detroit. They also discuss how this could be the blueprint for a PG-B Tour event with its nice field mix and good Sunday leaderboard from it. They discuss Cam Young's rough Sunday, snapping his driver, and the discourse around him being unable to win. They also hit on Akshay's three-putt to lose and his current positioning for the Presidents Cup alongside many others outside the auto-qualifying spots. The odd finish on the DP World Tour is cause for a separate chat on what it means to be “choking” in golf, but that's after they discuss what may be the greatest backboarding moment of all time, one so bad it's good. The U.S. Senior Open will bring us Blandemonium Monday, which is a thing after producer PJ jumps in with his notes on the weekend in Newport. News hits on Nelly having to WD with a dog bite and Chambers Bay entertaining the idea of hosting a LIV event with the USGA perhaps leaving them out in the cold.
John Swantek and Adam Schupak discuss the balance between the top players and the rest of the field, and the challenges to qualify for Signature Events. They also discuss the recent victory of Cam Davis at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and his journey to success, including the importance of mental preparation. They also discuss the U.S. Senior Open, the inspiring story of Jay Haas and Bill Harmon, and potential changes to eligibility rules for senior golfers.
TODAY, EAMON AND JIMMY ROBERTS RECAP THE CRAZY MONDAY FINISH FOR THE U.S. SENIOR OPEN. THEY CATCH UP WITH REX HOGGARD AND RYAN LAVNER IN OUR ROUNDTABLE. FRANK AND HAGEN BENSEL JOIN OUR SHOW TO TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPIERENCE AT THE U.S. SENIOR OPEN. HENSEL HAD A HISTORIC SECOND ROUND WHERE HE HAD BACK TO BACK HOLE IN ONES. HE HAD HIS SON, HAGEN, ON THE BAG WITH HIM. ROUNDTABLE: 1:19 FRANK & HAGEN BENSEL: 19:58
A Major League Baseball Hall of Famer dies, the Phillies will be without two of their stars who are out with injuries, the Sharks have the first pick in the NHL draft, a University of Cincinnati NFL prospect is dealing with a health issue, and a club pro made history at the U.S. Senior Open. Correspondent Mike Reeves reports.
Welcome to the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! This entire episode is devoted to Kevin Kraft's competition in the 2024 U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island! Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing theme song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com (Pardon the minor technological issue at the end of Ryan's contributions to the show....)
Andy and Brendan are together in the New York area for this lively Wednesday episode that runs the gamut of some tried and true SGS subjects. They begin by reading the latest description for a new Sun Day Red collection and then quickly transition to an article featuring lots of mule comments on PGA Tour reforms and ongoing PAC discussions. Is the Tour really churning the right way? The schedule for the week devolves into reading the tee sheet for the U.S. Senior Open, which provides ample entertainment and is loaded with goodies. News hits on the Dutch Olympic Federation telling its qualified golfers that they cannot play because they don't think they're good enough or capable of winning in Paris.
Welcome to the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (5:00) Beer and Cheers - Samuel Adams' Cherry Wheat (9:00) Kevin's injury and treatment, and another installment of random Ocean City, Maryland cuisine chat (24:00) Kevin attempts to qualify for the Dick's Sporting Goods Open; prepares (potentially) for the New Hampshire Open; and discusses preparation for the U.S. Senior Open! (37:00) Discussion of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thanks to Marillion for the opening and closing song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to the What THE Golf Podcast, brought to you by Chasing Aces Golf! (2:00) Beers and Cheers - 3 Floyd's Brewing Gumball Head Hazy IPA; Athletic Brewing Company's Free Wave Hazy IPA; Eddie's experience with Covid 19 in '24 (11:30) Eddie plays Worthington Manor and Laytonsville (18:00) Kevin plays in the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier at the Omni Homestead Resort, Cascades Course Thanks to our sponsor, www.ChasingAcesGolf.com Also, thank to Marillion for the opening and closing song! Please reach out to us with any questions, comments, or swing videos at WhatTHEGolfPodcast@gmail.com
This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features Kevin Kraft, a 2nd Swing master club fitter, who just won the Pennsylvania Senior Open. During the episode, Kevin discusses his big win, what's ahead on his playing schedule (including U.S. Senior Open qualifying), the latest in pro golf, and answers some questions submitted by viewers and listeners. 0:00 Intro 2:22 PA Senior Open Win 12:45 Upcoming Events 15:20 Kevin's Course Record at Lancaster CC 19:35 US Open preview 26:05 Kevin's WITB 30:34 Questions & Comments from Viewers The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. DOWNLOAD and SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast!
Alex McCarty, Tournament Director of the Principal Charity Classic, joins the podcast to talk about the event, set for May 29 - June 2. Alex started his career in 2014 as the Tournament Manager with the Principal Charity Classic. Throughout the last seven years he has managed elite professional golf tournaments including the BMW Championship and U.S. Senior Open. He is a native Iowan and a graduate of Simpson College.
We conclude our 7-part series with Bernhard Langer by looking back on his final two Senior majors including his win at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld. He took down Wisconsin natives Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly to capture his 12th major and his record-breaking 46th win on the Champions Tour, surpassing Hale Irwin's total by one. Bernhard was quite candid in this episode about his putting woes that plagued him throughout his career and give us insights into how he overcame the "Y" word. He provides a thoughtful response to our query aimed at understanding what has made him so great. Bernhard Langer has demonstrated to us what a generous and giving person he is and a tough competitor too as he concludes his amazing life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!
Brendan is back and he returns to an Andy podcasting not at 100 percent after eating too much at dinner. This episode is a ramble that covers all manner of important and inane golf topics, and several non-golf subjects like vacation, the show Shark Tank, and Burmese food. They begin with some thoughts on the Sticky Note Classic that quickly transitions to a Senior Open recap. Andy has had enough with the Paddy RC talk, Brendan has Woosie empathy, and they both have delight in the absolutely brutal conditions. At the 3M Open, they discuss JT's MC and Finau's T7, and how we weight each. There's great anger over FedExCup standings updates lagging. There's praise for Lee Hodges, and some clarification on all the strawman J.T. Poston catnip about his going for the green. On the KFT recap, they discuss the Barstool broadcast of the Chicago event. News hits on the Jay memo a bit more and the outrageous decision by Carlota Ciganda do DQ herself rather than take a slow play penalty.
Brendan is at the beach with family, covered in sand and Oars & Alps sunscreen, and looking for a break from the “vacation.” And Andy is ebullient about getting a new couch. So this is a punchy episode on a range of subjects -- the field list at the 3M Open including the scion of a Dockers enthusiast, as well as some bigger names grinding to make an improved playoffs cutoff. That includes Justin Thomas, who is covered in some detail vis-a-vis the Ryder Cup. The two majors, the Senior Open and Evian, are also covered tersely with some critique for Champions Tour golf given Steve Stricker and Stew Cink are just no-showing. The U.S. Junior is given “ECCO event of the week,” with some questions about what actually constitutes a “junior” given that some full-blown college players are in the field. There's also an “All-Name Team” from that event. There's a lot of yelling about a little Courier Cup points bylaw that has jammed Akshay Bhatia from being in a proper spot on the points list. News hits on a report that the much-hyped 17th hole at Royal Liverpool, “Wee Eye,” will be “blown up” and made much fairer.