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TM Rose remains your outright leader at eight under, followed by Bryson DeChambeau, one back halfway through play at Augusta National Golf Club. Vibes were high at the #Blockparty as Rory McIlroy's 66 puts him two shots behind Justin Rose. We run down the leaderboard, talk scenes around Amen Corner, welcome in special guest Shane Bacon, and play lingering/loitering and HFBITFB. Presented by High Noon. Support our sponsors: High Noon - Sun's Up! Rhoback - Best fit, Best feel! The Stack - code NOLAYINGUP Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida wins the National Championship and we talk about the Final game to cap off a subpar tournament but incredible Final Four (00:00:00-00:23:57). The Nuggets fire Michael Malone and their GM in a very strange move and more (00:23:57-00:40:40). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Dire Wolf and playing God with nature (00:40:40-00:53:55). Max Homa joins the show to catch up, talk about his golf game and recent struggles, pump him up before the Masters, and catch him up on what he's missed since he quit Twitter (00:53:55-01:29:52). Shane Bacon joins the show to break down the Masters field, who's going to win, long shots and more (01:29:52-02:04:17). We finish with listener submitted pardon your takes (02:04:17-02:11:53) and a recap of the White Lotus finale (02:11:53-02:31:31).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Jim sits down with Shane Bacon, renowned national broadcaster, podcaster, and writer, to discuss his journey through the world of golf media and his passion for the game. They dive into Shane's multi-faceted career, from hosting the popular "Get a Grip" podcast to broadcasting the Masters and other golf events, to creating golf logos through his business, Ground Under Repair. We also discuss his involvement in sponsoring a AJGA tournament last summer in Texas. In Angle of Attack with Andrew Lewis, Andrew & Jim discuss the ramifications of signing day and the pending roster limits on existing college players, recent commits and future recruits. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code ‘DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention ‘Driven Golf' when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags. ⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠ StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠ Resources: Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe! Latest article on DRVN.Golf: "WAGR Files: WAGR Whac-A-Mole (Part III: U.S. Junior Exemption Impact)" Shameless Plug: "Elf in the City" on YouTube Guest: Shane Bacon (⁠@shanebacon) Host: Jim Colton ⁠(@⁠drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf) Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)

Shane Bacon joins Episode No. 7 of the Golf's Next GEN podcast to discuss hosting an AJGA event this summer, his broadcasting career, and his insights into the junior game and the future of golf. He also talks about his children's book The Golfer's Zoo, which introduces kids to the sport in a fun and creative way.

It's a workshop on wheels servicing Team PING and the best players in the world. Adam Harding and Jack Ulrich are joined by Shane Bacon inside the PING Tour Truck to discuss life on the road as part of PING's Player Development team. They discuss the logistics involved in getting the truck to Tour stops week-to-week, PGA Tour equipment insights, and a few of the most interesting build requests they've received.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the conclusion of another team match play event, Andy Johnson is joined by Shane Bacon to discuss the place of match play in the professional game. The two recap last week's Presidents Cup, evaluating the format and what changes need to be made in order to improve the event. They then turn to the concept of match play as a whole, advocating for more match play events in the professional game. They highlight the format of match play forcing players to become more aggressive throughout a round, often making for more compelling television than a 72-hole stroke play event. Andy and Shane brainstorm ideas for potential match play tournaments, such as a mixed-gender event with the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour, a professional event based on college alumni, and more.

Shane and Marty welcome Master Fitter Alex Webb to the podcast to discuss PING's PLD Custom program. They talk about the history of PLD, the in-person and virtual fitting process for customers, alternative-style putting techniques, and their excitement to pass tour-level fitting and customization options on to the everyday golfer.   "Battle of the Podcast Co-hosts: Marty Jertson vs. Shane Bacon":  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1deM6ipAsw  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy is joined by Shane Bacon of the "Get a Grip" podcast to wrap up lingering questions from the Open Championship and so much more. After a rousing discussion about Andy's texting habits, the two begin with a proper recap of the Barracuda Championship and what a second win this year means for Nick Dunlap moving forward. They then cover any remaining Open takes, including which current star with two majors ends their career with more before getting into a Player of the Year discussion about Xander and Scottie. Next, Andy and Shane go down the FedEx Cup points list to see who's at risk of missing the playoffs with just two events left in the regular season. To wrap things up, the duo share quick thoughts on this week's U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills.

It's the slowest day in the sports year and we choose our adventure for the MLB All Star Game (00:00:00-00:10:03). We get mad about an ESPN list (00:10:03-00:18:40). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Jaylen Brown talking about Bronny and Duggs may be in trouble (00:18:40-00:39:31). Mt Rushmore of TV Shows/Movies we've never seen (00:39:31-01:12:12). Saints QB Derek Carr joins the show to talk about his career, watching his brother play in the NFL, Antonio Brown, New Orleans, whether he wears Mascara and tons more (01:12:12-01:57:06). Shane Bacon joins us to preview this weekends final Major, the Open Championship at Royal Troon (01:57:06-02:19:10). We then finish with Guys on Chicks (02:19:10-02:26:38).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

Ground Under Repair design is a logo design, branding and merchandise consulting firm founded by Kate Smith and Shane Bacon.  In this episode, we talk about the redesign of the Windsong Farm logo, and talk about the world of golf branding and our HOF logos!

Shane Bacon joins Andy Johnson to preview the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. The two dive into the biggest storylines going into the tournament, including Scottie Scheffler's dominant form, Jon Rahm's injuries, and how the venerable course will fare against today's best players.

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world as the Nuggets take a 3-2 lead in the series (00:00:00-00:09:58). Jalen Brunson does it again and the Knicks kill the Pacers (00:09:58-00:22:40). We talk Celtics/Cavs, the Thunder growing up and Hockey (00:22:40-00:34:30). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including our friend Jared Goff getting paid, the portal not working and the Jets having a week 1 MNF game (00:34:30-01:07:01). NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski joins the show to talk about his career, the upcoming draft, who will take the Lakers job and the famous Rico Bosco tweet (01:07:01-02:05:59). Shane Bacon joins the show to preview the PGA Championship from Kentucky and who he thinks will win the second major of the year (02:05:59-02:30:10). We finish the show with guys on Chicks (02:30:10-02:41:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

The Get a Grip Podcast is back with a new format. PGA Tour Member, Andrew Putnam, co-hosts a 6 part series with Shane Bacon. Putnam shares an inside scoop into his lifestyle on tour on and off the golf course. The two dive into traveling with family and kids, growing up playing with Andrew's brother, Michael who played on the PGA Tour, and where his game is at right now. They round out the convo with discussion on Pinehurst and Valhalla plus some quick hitting get-to-know-you questions.

Get a Grip started as a collab between two golf people who live and consume golf in totally different ways. The idea was to have someone from the media (Shane Bacon) and someone on Tour (Max Homa) cohost a podcast together. We are getting back to exactly that with the reintroduction of Get a Grip! Partnered with Fried Egg Golf, Get a Grip will continue to match media and a pro together on the mic. The first mini-season of Get a Grip will star Shane and the clever Andrew Putnam wading into the podcast space, with the Pinehurst Resort as the title sponsor. A great return to how the podcast began! 

Shane Bacon joins Andy with Brendan in the air to an undisclosed location or ducking Russ Cochran's near cinderella performance at the Zurich Classic. Shane and Andy discuss if Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's victory at the Zurich Classic and what it could mean for the rest of 2024. Cochran's near made cut is broached and a deeper discussion of which podcasters the 65 year old could beat is opened up. Finally the pair close with a discussion on LIV Adelaide, the big crowds and seemingly genuine team competition the event earned. They also discussed a bunch of other stuff both related and unrelated to golf.

Shane Bacon joins the podcast to talk about calling the featured groups at the Masters plus a debrief of the tournament and Scottie Scheffler. The two get into Augusta National as a tournament venue and how the course has changed its identity for the purpose of challenging the best in the game. Then they dive into all things Scottie Scheffler and how his simple process and mindset have set him up for a long run of greatness and how other players have struggled with the things Scottie does so well. Finally they finish off with some Harbour Town/RBC Heritage chatter and rounding thoughts on Bryson Dechambeau and other Masters loose ends.

From G430 MAX 10K drivers to hit more fairways, to PLD custom putters to fit their stroke. Shane and Marty detail the equipment they have in the bag and how each club is custom-fit and custom-built to help them play their best.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Scottie Scheffler's victorious march through Augusta National on Sunday, Garrett and Joseph sat down to discuss a terrific 2024 Masters. First they talk about what they're IN and OUT on this week; then they run through a couple of their high-level takeaways from the tournament. Later, they bring on Andy Johnson (24:49) and Shane Bacon (58:18) to get some on-the-ground perspectives. Garrett and Joseph wrap up the episode with Recommendations.

This is a whiparound rambling Wednesday episode that begins with a hat chat: how many is too many? Shane Bacon joins Brendan Porath to discuss this pressing question before getting to one of the great delights of the year: the European Tour's stop at DLF, the first true “so bad it's good” course in this podcast's history. There is some intel from the ground about a potential hardship that has a few caddies grumbling but might be further evidence that Gary Player is one of our great modern architects. Speaking of Gary, they discuss his tweet that the foam roll bunkers could be color coded and changed, one of many benefits according to Mr. Player. There's also a bit about how some are using whiskey in Delhi as a preventive health device. There's also intel from the ground at the Houston Open, where the Tour might be neutering some Tom Doak work with a big backboard. Cutthroat Corner returns and this time a fan favorite is in the crosshairs. They close with news of some TGL return dates and Phil Mickelson's caddie change.

Shane Bacon joins Andy to rank their 7 favorites for the Masters. The episode starts with a discussion on the NCAA Tournament and if golf is missing the match play tournament. Then Andy and Shane rip through the latest news including Tiger playing the Masters and Angel Cabrera not.

The PGA Tour gets on the board this year with an outstanding Players Championship from start to finish. Brendan, still shaking off the cobwebs from the trip to Northern Ireland, is joined by Shane Bacon for this wide-ranging recap that begins with some Sunday parenting horror stories before getting into audacious Tiger-like comps for the back-to-back Players winner. The two discuss what impresses them most about Scottie Scheffler and if those in and around the game have undersold him and this run. Then they hand out grades for the handful of contenders, and non-contenders, as well as the coverage, course, Big Jay, and Johnson Wagner. It's a tough grade for Xander and Rory. Then they close out the episode with some news and quote roulette on Rory discussing Yasir's impending visit and meeting with the board, Peppy Peter on player control, and Jimmy Walker sounding off on a range of topics that left us puzzled.

Kate Smith, a professional golfer and co-owner of Ground Under Repair, discusses her background in golf growing up in Minnesota and her college golf experience at the University of Nebraska. She also talks about her partnership with Shane Bacon and their graphic design business. Kate shares her insights on the recruiting process for college golf, the progression of her golf skills, and her experience playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Jim and Kate then transition to discussing Kate's professional golf life, including her experience on the Epson Tour and her preparations for the upcoming season. In Angle of Attack, Andrew and Jim continue their series designed to help junior golfers (and really any golfer) bring down their scoring average over time. In this episode, they focus on the chipping and putting miscues that often make the difference between shooting 80 and breaking 80.  The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. @flagbaggolf on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mention 'Driven Golf' to receive a free custom headcover with any order of a golf bag. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://strackaline.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enter code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine Yardage Books & Greens Guides. Engage with hosts and followers on the Driven Golf Podcast Group on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8EZuxfLOC4X3v7yzNz2Ow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: Guest: Kate Smith (⁠@kate.stroh⁠) Ground Under Repair Design: ⁠⁠⁠https://gurdesigns.com/ Flag Bag Golf Company:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Andrew Lewis Golf:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@andrewlewisgolf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drivengolfanalytics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram;⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@golfdriven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter Host: Jim Colton (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jcolton31⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Producer: Joseph Kay (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joseph_kay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dgbeatlab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

After starting with what they're IN and OUT on this week, Andy and Joseph bring on Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) to discuss the state of the West Coast Swing. They touch on what was good and bad about each of this year's West Coast events, why many of them fell flat, and how to incentivize players to create a more compelling product. They also ask whether there are any PGA Tour courses that truly test the pros outside of Riviera, and whether the schedule can be restructured to give the West Coast tournaments a better chance of avoiding poor weather and turf conditions. They then name some players they think have a good chance at The Masters before Andy and Joseph wrap up with recommendations.

Andy and Joseph start off with what they are IN on and OUT on for this week. Shane Bacon then joins the two to reminisce on Anthony Kim's career in golf, from his teenage years to his pro career to his subsequent injury struggles and exit from the game. The trio then discuss what Kim's best options are for a return to professional golf and the practicality of it all. To round off the episode, Andy, Joseph, and Shane each give a recommendation. Frequently cited in this episode: Tom Callahan's 2009 profile of Anthony Kim for Golf Digest

KVV remains in the captain's chair for tonight's pod along with Shane Bacon and Kyle Porter as Matthieu Pavon wins at Torrey Pines with a birdie on the 72nd hole to beat Nicolai Hojgaard by a shot. We break down the finish, the international leaderboard, the lack of French golfing success, the concept of non-Sunday finishes on tour plus Tom Whitney's week and which PGA pro we would trust (and not trust) with handling nuclear weapons. We also have some fun with wondering why certain players didn't go to LIV (47:40), the abysmal pace of play this past week, the angst over sponsors exemptions at Pebble next week, the latest edition of The Match, and - with some help from Jordan Perez - we break down Nick Dunlap's decision to turn pro after his win last week (1:04:00). On the back half of the pod we talk through the rumored PIF-PGA Tour deal, our hopes for what a reunified pro golf world could look like, the Anthony Kim rumors, a few musings on buddies trips, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the boys off filming the latest season of Tourist Sauce, KVV steps into the captain's chair along with our pal Shane Bacon for this week's recap episode. After a special cameo in our show open, we start with the Sony where Grayson Murray wins in a playoff over Keegan Bradley and Ben An. We talk through Murray's play in Hawaii and his personal struggles in recent years, plus Carl Yuan's....... interesting...... TIO ruling on 18 (32:40) and Gary Woodland's emotional return to the tour after brain surgery in September (47:00). Then it's on to Dubai (50:30) for Tommy Fleetwood's dramatic birdie-birdie finish to beat Rory McIlroy by a shot. We prognosticate on the rest of 2024 for both Tommy and Rory and then look at the off-course news of both Martin Slumbers and Keith Pelley stepping away from their respective roles at the R&A and the DP World Tour. We wrap with some thoughts on the end of Tiger's Nike contract (1:21:00) and the numerous legends across other sports - players and coaches - who have recently retired or are reaching the end of their competitive careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of the year brings Andy and Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) together to reminisce on 2023 and offer predictions for 2024. They look back on Wyndham Clark and Lilia Vu's breakout seasons, Viktor Hovland's evolution, and the feel-good story of the year in Hayden Springer's Q-School success. Looking ahead, Andy shares who he thinks will fall out of the OWGR top 10, and Shane offers makes a bold prediction about how will play in the Presidents Cup. Enjoy a lengthy discussion about New Year's Resolutions and the benefits of stretching at the top, and stay to the end to hear what Andy and Shane think about the still-vacant analyst seat at NBC.

Last week, Jon Rahm announced that he had signed a massive contract with LIV Golf. This is by far the most consequential signing yet for the Saudi-backed breakaway league. Andy is joined by Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) and Joseph LaMagna (@JosephLaMagna) to discuss what Rahm's departure means for the PGA Tour, how it affects the Tour's framework agreement with LIV, what the Tour needs to do to succeed going forward, and whether LIV will become significantly more interesting to watch. Andy, Shane, and Joseph wrap things up with a little rollback talk.

With the Ryder Cup in the rearview mirror and the competitive season winding down, Andy brings on Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) and Kyle Porter (@kyleportercbs) for a rollicking discussion of the year in golf. They rank the top five people and things that golf has been best to in 2023, and the conversation veers in a variety of directions, touching on playing Augusta National, coaching vs. parenting, and of course Blockie.

It's an unexpected and jubilant Victory Monday for Brendan, who is joined by legendary friend of the program Shane Bacon. The two wander around for a bit talking the Browns upset of the 49ers, a wildly unpredictable NFL, and thermostat negotiations as the season changes. Then they jump into the weekend that was in golf, beginning with the most recent finish out in Vegas. They ponder what to make of Tom Kim, winning at a great clip for such a young age but also feasting on some weaker events. How do we gauge young talents -- what metrics do we prioritize? Then they get to the LIV season finale, or part of it, which happened overnight and was exceedingly difficult to watch. They discuss the lack of juice with all things LIV, Talor Gooch's incredibly successful and lucrative decision to join LIV, the confusing relegation zone, and what's left on the Match Play front. There's also scorn for the decrepit Majesticks franchise. The latter half of the episode covers Angel Yin's first LPGA win, Lilia Vu needing more pub, Brooks Koepka yet again popping Matt Wolff, and Tiger's ridiculous outfit playing golf last week.

Fascinating human and multitalented Shane Bacon along with founder of Family Golf and Learning Center Adam Betz.

Shane Bacon joins Andy to draft their own Ryder Cup teams: Team Egg vs. Team Bacon. They do a schoolyard pick, drawing from the pool of American and European pros who will compete in the Ryder Cup later this month, ranking them 1-24, and offering insights and critiques on individual players. Banter ensues.

In this week's episode, the bros chat with special guest Shane Bacon where they recap the US AM and give picks for this week's Tour Championship.

Wind and thunderstorms ripped through Memphis last night and left thousands without power + our hearts go out to the Memphis Fire Department and the family of Jeffrey Norman (3:00)Draymond Green and Jordan Poole's father getting into it on Twitter and a fake KG tweet about Draymond (15:05)Shane Bacon, formerly of The Golf Channel, and currently the host of the Get A Grip Podcast joins the show to talk about The Open Championship including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, and guys he thinks might have a chance to win this weekend at Royal Liverpool (47:15)

Andy opens this pod with some reflections on the recent news that TPC River Highlands is looking at making course changes after a low-scoring Travelers Championship. He thinks that many people involved are ignoring the real problem, which is the equipment. Andy then brings on Shane Bacon (13:10) to talk about Shane's excellent performance at "The Ike," a big amateur tournament put on by the Metropolitan Golf Association. They also discuss what the 2023 Ryder Cup teams look like right now, and which players they expect to be on the teams in September.

In the first episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, our hosts, golf broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING's Vice President of Fitting and Performance, give us a brief overview of their backgrounds before diving into the history, culture, and importance of the PING Proving Grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy and Brendan are joined by Shane Bacon, who is in Rochester calling the PGA, for this Saturday night 54-hole check-in on the PGA Championship. The first several minutes are a lot of Michael Block talk -- the incredible story, and the exposure, and the golf media lapping up every drop. There's amusement at how he wiped Scottie Scheffler off the coverage. The rest of the episode is a lot of Contender/Pretender around the leaderboard, from Block to Rory to Brooks up on top. There's some amusing Bryson and Crushers chatter, and a few more thoughts on the kind of golf this setup has produced, punished, and rewarded and why it may not be some people's cup of tea.

House and Hubbard are joined by Shane Bacon, author and host of the ‘Get a Grip' podcast, to discuss Tony Finau's Mexico Open win, the state of Rory McIlroy, and their way-too-early picks for the PGA Championship and U.S. Open (02:03). After, House and Hubbard preview and give their picks for the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend (58:32). Hosts: Joe House and Nathan Hubbard Guest: Shane Bacon Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane Bacon joins the podcast while Brendan is on vacation to discuss the best NBA -Golfer comparisons. Discussions include who is Grayson Murray and Stephen Curry before ending with some Golf Advice centered around a significant other purchasing golf shirts and the 100 hole hike.

Garrett and Joseph LaMagna (@JosephLaMagna) kick off this post-Masters Tuesday episode by guessing what TFE founder Andy Johnson will shoot in his media-lottery round at Augusta National. They then give a thorough rundown of the Sunday duel between Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka at the Masters, touching on Rahm's strategy, ball-striking, and historic outperformance at Augusta, as well as Koepka's final-round lapses and outlook for the future. For the next segment, Garrett brings on Shane Bacon (@shanebacon), who spent the past week calling the action on the Featured Groups feed on Masters.com. Garrett and Shane discuss the ins and outs of broadcasting at Augusta National and run through a few mailbag questions from listeners. Lastly, Garrett is rejoined by Joseph to talk about the storylines they're tracking this week in golf.

We recorded Monday night directly after the National Title because Tuesday was a full travel day. UConn wins its 5th title and we recap the tournament and a crazy March (00:00:00-00:22:45). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Phillies being the last team to get a win and Jill Biden tries to hand out a participation WH visit (00:22:45-00:41:03). Max Homa joins us to pump up for the Masters, check in on his mentals and get him prepared for his first green jacket (00:41:03-01:05:19). Shane Bacon joins us to break down the Masters field, story lines and course changes (01:05:19-01:43:54). We finish with some great listener submitted FAQ's (01:43:54-02:00:50)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/PardonMyTake

Shane Bacon graces us with his voice and presence for this Wednesday episode, which begins with a few Masters odds and ends as the hype and build-up begins with the tournament just a week away. Shane and Brendan discuss some early storylines, including the looming LIV arrival and commingling with PGA Tour pros on the grounds at Augusta National. Will there actually be tension or confrontation? In schedule for the week, they relay some amusing TPC San Antonio stories, make one-and-done picks, and ponder why some pros are teeing it up in Texas. They also discuss LIV's prep at the Crooked Cat in Orlando, and the LPGA's continued West Coast swing with the one true LA Open. News hits on a PGA Tour memo outlining the various statuses for next year under the new Designated framework, the value and weighting of FedEx Cup points, Mike Trout National coming from designer Tiger Woods, and some early CBS plans for the Masters.

Round 2 of the Players is far from over, but we recap the day's happenings in our live show, presented by our friends at High Noon. We chat Chad Ramey, Morikawa, Svensson, more TPC Sawgrass, what we saw on the ground, who we're buying and selling at the (almost) halfway point, and Shane Bacon joins us on the back end. Enjoy!

It's Players week! Shane Bacon (@shanebacon) joins Andy to preview the action at TPC Sawgrass. They discuss how designated events will affect the 2023 Players and future tournaments, the Tour's response to LIV defectors (including last year's Players champion Cameron Smith), which players might have a breakout week, and the uniqueness of the Stadium Course's design. Shane and Andy wrap up by giving their picks to win.

Bryan and David address the highly anticipated Maggie Haberman book ‘Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America.' They discuss scoops within the book, Haberman's relationship with Trump, and what this type of reporting reveals about media access (00:38). They then switch gears and weigh in on the reporting surrounding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa before touching on the Aaron Judge cut-ins that caused a media frenzy (20:34). Later, Shane Bacon from the Golf Channel joins Bryan to talk about LIV Golf's television deal with Fox Sports and his new children's book, ‘The Golfer's Zoo' (37:10). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Guest: Shane Bacon Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got a ball game! The Internationals rally on Saturday afternoon and bring some serious momentum into Sunday singles, and we bring in Shane Bacon to go through what each captain "should" do for their singles pairings, and then react to the actual pairings. We also bring in Smylie Kaufman to debrief the day, preview tomorrow's action, and a ton more.

Shane Bacon returns to recap the 150th Open Championship as we try to make sense of Sunday's incredible back nine from Cameron Smith, the disappointing finish for Rory, what's up with Jordan Spieth, and more from the week at St. Andrews. We also get into the latest from LIV and what lies ahead in the upcoming months.

It's the dog days of summer and PFT has decided to defend Tom Brady plus Tiger might be cooked. (00:02:15-00:16:42) Golf Channel's Shane Bacon joins the show to talk about St Andrew's, his time caddying there, what happened to Tiger on Thursday and more. (00:17:52-00:47:10) Mt Rushmore of worst Golf Guys with Frankie and Trent from Foreplay (00:47:12-01:34:28) and we wrap up with Fyre Fest of the week (01:35:59-01:46:46)

Mike Tirico and Shane Bacon join us to recap Thursday at the Open Championship at St. Andrews. We discuss Rory's fantastic start, Tiger's disappointment, how the Old Course held up, setup, Cameron Young, best things we saw today, and a ton more.