Podcast appearances and mentions of Zac Blair

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open the July 27, 2026 episode of Y's Guys one week out from BYU's fall camp report date, digging into Pro Football Focus's Big 12 quarterback rankings (where Bear Bachmeier lands at a surprising No. 6 despite a 12-win freshman season) and PFF's Big 12 running back rankings, where reigning offensive player of the year LJ Martin checks in at No. 3. They also cover The Athletic's ranking of the nation's top senior linebackers, which features two Cougars — Cade Uluave and Isaiah Glasker — in the top eight for the first time in program history, break down College Football Zone's game-by-game win probabilities that project BYU to go 11-1 with the lone loss coming against Notre Dame in Provo, and debate whether Cougar fans can root for Kyle Whittingham's Michigan now that Whittingham, Jay Hill, and Jason Beck have all left Utah for Ann Arbor.BYU Radio color analyst Hans Olsen joins live to tell the story of the LaVell Edwards home visit that flipped him from a Nebraska commitment to BYU, reflect on Kalani Sitake's growth as a head coach and how close the program came to losing him to Penn State, and rank his top five transfer portal additions headlined by Cade Uluave and Roger Saleapaga. Olsen breaks down the difference between playing offensive and defensive line at the NFL level, weighs in on how BYU should manage LJ Martin's workload as he chases the program's all-time rushing record, and closes with his Five Questions picks for the team's biggest impact players by position.The back half of the show covers AJ Dybantsa being named the Big 12's Male Athlete of the Year, men's and women's basketball preseason rankings, new football jersey patch news, and campus notes spanning soccer, volleyball, track and field (including Lexy Halladay-Lowry's repeat national steeplechase title), baseball Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, and golf top-16 finishes from Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn. Hotel Park City/Ruth's Chris Superfan Kevin Kelley — born the day of the Miracle Bowl — rounds out the night with a round of “Where Were You,” sharing his favorite BYU sports memories from Notre Dame Stadium to Jimmermania.#YsGuys #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUCougars #CougarNation #GoCougs #Big12Football #BearBachmeier #HansOlsen #FallCamp2026 #CadeUluave #IsaiahGlasker #LJMartin #KalaniSitake #NotreDameFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #RobWright #BYUSuperfans #ProvoUtah #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler opened the first Monday of July with football dominating the conversation. Big 12 Media Days kicked off in Frisco, Texas, with LJ Martin named preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year — defending his 2025 title — and six Cougars total named to the preseason All-Big 12 team. One projection has BYU entering the season ranked #14 in the AP preseason poll, with a week-two win over Arizona potentially vaulting them into the top 10. On the recruiting trail, Peyton Higginson (Salem Hills), Uhila Wolfgramm (Maple Mountain, over Oklahoma), and Tennessee OL Kyle Nabrotzky all committed to BYU, extending what recruiting analysts rank as the second-best class in the Big 12. BYU's winningest quarterback — and now a BYU graduate — Max Hall joined via Zoom to set his season over/under at nine wins, rave about freshman QB Enoch Watson's arm talent, and lay out his all-time top five quarterbacks: Brady, Favre, Rodgers, Manning, and Brees.Other highlights included a recap of Stadium of Fire's spectacular Brad Paisley performance and drone-and-fireworks show, LJ Martin earning Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week for his 32-carry, 222-yard, two-touchdown performance against Cincinnati last season, and BYU basketball landing at #23 in CBS's preseason poll. AJ Dybantsa tips off NBA Summer League against the Jazz on Wednesday, July 9th. Kellen Moore is getting a bronze statue at Boise State, and Zac Blair finished tied for ninth at the John Deere Classic. BYU superfan Steven Wozniak drove in from Burley, Idaho joined the show via Zoom and played "Where Were You When?" on iconic BYU moments.1:08:30 – BYU Superfan Steven Wozniak from Burley, Idaho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, Chris Gotterup just won for the fifth time on the PGA Tour, but this episode could only really start in one way. Andy and Brendan immediately discuss the influx of social media content from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests, because if you don't post a picture of you attending a wedding, did you really attend any wedding at all? Justin Thomas took a break from defending the Travelers Championship to appear at MSG this weekend, so Andy gives him a chance to get back in the comments by pointing out some similarities between the Travelers and the John Deere Classic. He makes a compelling case, dubbing the JDC "just the Travelers with a worse field." As previously mentioned, the event was won by Chris Gotterup after firing a 62 on Sunday ahead of the final groups. Andy and Brendan discuss Gotterup's continued rise to superstardom and look ahead to what he may be able to do overseas after a strong run at the Scottish Open and Open Championship last year. They also discuss Ben Kohles, who was unable to force a playoff on the 72nd hole, Zac Blair, and Blades Brown before PJ shares a distressing update from the Spieth Trackers following a t58 finish for their favorite player. Brendan throws out a Game Within the Game for Birkdale of Spieth vs. Padraig Harrington, moving things along to a U.S. Senior Open recap. Harrington won for the second consecutive year, putting an end to Stew Cink's run for the 2026 Champs Tour Grand Slam. Michael Block finished t31, but continued to make "headlines" by finding himself in some YouTube Golf drama on Sunday morning! After running through the rest of the results from across the globe, Andy and Brendan briefly discuss Brooks Koepka's WD from the Scottish Open before wrapping things up with a Soccer Minute ahead of the USMNT's Round of 16 game on Monday night. Order this week and get your Coffee Golf setup dialed in for The Open next week. Everything’s available at proshop.thefriedegg.com. Join Fried Egg Golf Club today at thefriedegg.com/membership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Blair finishes T32, +6 286, for a solid US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Zac joins the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.  Photo: USGA

Bob and Brian had the opportunity to catch up with Zac Blair following his second round of the U.S. Open.

It's the U.S. Open Edition of Real Golf Radio as Brian and Bob gives their thoughts on the first two rounds of the tournament and visit with Zac Blair and BYU Head Golf Coach Todd Miller.

The Utah Golf Radio host on day 2 of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in upstate New York + more

Bonneville Head Pro Lynsey Myers joins the live show on ESPN 700 to help us celebrate the UGA Utah Junior State Am. We check in with Zac Blair on his way to Shinnecock for the US Open. We hear from Coulson Summerhays and Kaylee Westfall on their wins in the UJGA State Junior Am. And we bring you the deets on the Utah Golf Expo. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Rob catches up with Patrick and what he's been doing over the recent weeks off from the Tour. There's been sponsor events, a video shoot at The Barn, and getting ready for the Zurich with Zac Blair next week. The boys chat about traveling with Sky Share, and, like the rest of us, The Masters. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Michael Brennan wins the PGA Tour's Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert by four over Rico Hoey. Zac Blair finished T20 and Connor Howe T56. We hear from Brennan, Blair and Howe. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Day 2 at the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert ended in darkness with 47 players still on the course. PGA Americas Tour player Michael Brennan, playing on a sponsor's invitation, leads at -10, 132. Conner Howe and Zac Blair lead the Utah players and will make the cut, while Carson Lundell has six holes left and is on the bubble. Blair, Lundell, David Liechty and Kihei Akina join the pod. Sponsored by Golden West Credit Union. 

Round 1 at the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert was suspended for darkness with 38 players on the course. This incomplete leaderboard is tightly packed with four at T1. Connor Howe and Zac Blair are low UPOTs at -3. Howe and David Liechty, both playing in their first PGA Tour event, join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

This week on Birdie Little Secrets, join your favorite golf girlies, Kassidy and Sydney, as they dive into a thrilling week of golf! The 3M Open delivered big, with Kurt Kitayama securing his second TOUR win alongside his brother on the bag. Kassidy and Sydney had a blast working as producers and witnessed Kurt's incredible play firsthand, including his course record-tying round of 60 on Saturday. They'll share all the highlights from his dominant performance. But the 3M Open wasn't the only event making headlines! Hear about Zac Blair's hilarious adventure at a local golf shop. Plus, the ladies discuss the LPGA Tour where Lottie Woad made a historic pro debut, taking home the trophy across the pond. And for a truly special treat, Kassidy and Sydney are thrilled to welcome Ellie Day, wife of 13-time TOUR winner Jason Day, to the podcast! Get ready for an inside look at life on tour as Ellie spills the tee on everything from Jason's bedazzled pants and famous mullet to their family's adventures living on a bus and also can't forget Jason's stint with magic tricks…you won't want to miss any of the tee!  Use code: BLS15 for 15% off your order at https://midspringsport.com/ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @birdielittlesecretspod  

Brian and Bob are looking ahead to next week's Utah State Amateur Championship with Tom Davidson and Darrin Overson as well as looking back at interviews they had with Zac Blair and Tony Finau from the U.S. Open and Matt Adamski from Sweetens Cove.

Brian and Bob visit with Zac Blair following his first round at the U.S. Open.

It's the U.S. Open edition of the show. Brian and Bob discuss the first couple rounds and catch up with Zac Blair and Tony Finau.

JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry on June 10, 2025. Who benefits the most from a 16 team playoff? Zac Blair, PGA Golfer and former BYU golfer Would You Rather? Utah picks up some commitments for their 2026 Class Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio The Top 10: Father Movies Cole Bagley, Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports NFL Blitz: Myles Garrett wants to put Aaron Rodgers in the "graveyard" Best and Worst of the Day

Zac Blair, PGA Professional Golfer and former BYU golfer, joins the program to discuss qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont and his journey as a professional golfer.

Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Who benefits the most from a 16 team playoff? Zac Blair, PGA Golfer and former BYU golfer Would You Rather?

In this episode of Inside Golf Podcast, Andy Lack (@adplacksports) is joined by Zac Blair to talk about qualifying for the US Open in Springfield, Ohio for the second year in a row and Oakmont. Zac is a certified ball-knower, compared to other PGA Tour players, he actually knows and cares about architecture, and I believe that might be a real advantage for him at Oakmont, particularly on the green complexes. We talk about what makes Oakmont unique as a golf course, why I believe that Zac and other shorter hitters can compete there, and finally, in the second half of the episode, we discuss the Tree Farm. I spent a weekend at the Tree Farm in November with two of the founding members that started Tree Farm with Zac. I loved it. I think my love for that golf course will absolutely come through on this episode, so it was a real treat for me to get to talk to Zac about what I admire so much about the golf course and the club in general. I think it's an awesome destination club that gets a lot of the little things right, and I dive into what those little things are with Zac in this episode. Thanks for listening and subscribing to Inside Golf Podcast.BECOME AN INSIDER TODAY: https://www.insidesportsnetwork.com/becomeaninsiderSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://inside-sports-network.beehiiv.com/subscribejoin Betsperts Golf, with code INSIDEGOLF for 25% off: https://betspertsgolf.com/Shorties Golf - Use Promo Code ISN15 at checkout https://golfshorties.com/ISN15

Andy and Brendan are in high spirits for this "Victory Wednesday" recording focused on the Canadian Open. The two discuss the results from "Golf's Longest Day" of U.S. Open qualifying. Amateurs lit some sites up, Cam Young advanced in a playoff, and Zac Blair found his way in at Springfield yet again. There's some LinkedIn chatter after "dental coach" Matt Vogt advanced to Oakmont from the Walla Walla, Washington site. Andy and Brendan ponder whether big-name players that failed to qualify at east-coast events should have flown out to the west coast to play different competition. The two then move to the RBC Canadian Open, where Luke Clanton will debut as a pro and Rory McIlroy re-emerged after his interesting week at Quail Hollow. Andy and Brendan discuss Rory's pre-tournament press conference and his comments about his driver failing testing at the PGA and the ensuing decision to not speak with the media after any tournament round. PJ pops in to preview the American Family Insurance Championship, a Champs Tour team event, before Brendan gives his "Event of the Week" to this week's DP World Tour stop in Amsterdam. In news, the Fireballs have a new signing and Scottie Scheffler is officially headed to Bethpage!

After a seven week stretch on the road, Patrick gets a break back home in Ogden for rest and time with his family. Rob recounts the recent accomplishments and tees up the next stretch, which includes the Zurich with Zac Blair and the PGA Championship. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

After the Presidents' Day marathon at the SoFi Center, Andy Johnson starts this episode by chatting with Roberto Castro about TGL's first season. Roberto was instrumental in the creation of the league's gameplay and shares insights into how the league is handling business aspects such as player buy-in, television broadcasts, and technology. Andy and Roberto discuss the week-to-week improvements by the players as they become adjusted to playing simulator golf and wonder what season two may look like for the league. After that, Andy and PGA Tour pro Zac Blair talk through the three courses that Zac's thinking about the most. Zac discusses what owning his own course is like, how he solicits feedback from members and guests, and the subjectivity of golf course rankings.

Drew King joins us on The Hole Story Podcast to share the inside scoop on one of golf's most intriguing destinations. We dive deep into the vision behind The Tree Farm, the unique elements designed by Tom Doak, Kye Goalby, and Zac Blair, and the story of how understated elegance is changing the game. We'll explore Drew's journey, from his formative years in Boston to his transformative role at The Tree Farm, and even touch on his memorable experiences at Ohoopee.Listeners will also get a firsthand look at what makes The Tree Farm special, from its challenging Tree Monster Tees to the relaxed, music-infused atmosphere that sets it apart from traditional courses. Plus, Drew reveals his most unforgettable golf shot and his dream foursome, which includes some surprising picks beyond the golf world.Whether you're intrigued by the architectural restraint that creates a pure golfing experience or just love hearing a great golf story, this episode of The Hole Story Podcast is a must listen!Follow Drew King on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drew_kingme/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBall•https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:•B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order •Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order •Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order•Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order.  Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

We play the full tape on Zac Blair's presser where he reviews his thoughts on his incredibly unlikely second 126th place finish in the FedEx Cup points in 2024, and looks forward to 2025. Big thanks to Randy Dodson for making it happen. Pod sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

UPOT Zac Blair sits down with local golf media to talk about his plans for the 2025 PGA Tour season on the live show on ESPN 700 from Smash Factor 1.50. We get to know Luke Fratus of the UGA. Mitch Cook from Tee Box tells us how to approach winter workouts. Beth Harman of First Tee tells us about the Ace Frenzy. Pod sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Utah golf broadcasting legend Jeff Waters joins the live show on ESPN 700. Patrick Fishburn reviews his PGA Tour rookie season. Fairways Magazine's Kurt Kragthorpe helps us break down Zac Blair's near miss finish on the year. Utah PGA Annie Fisher tees of the new Golf Pass. Gordie Harmston goes deep on his work to develop golf in Roosevelt. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

PGA TOUR newbie Matt McCarty wins the inaugural Black Desert Championship by three over Stephan Jaeger, with Zac Blair low UPOT at 66th. Tour executive and Utah native Tyler Dennis gives his take on the historic event, and Chad McWilliams of Greater Zion joins in with what it means for promoting southern Utah golf. And we hear from McCarty on his recent sizzlin' run. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

It's the Black Desert Championship, baby! The PGA TOUR is back in Utah after 61 years. We talk with Patrick Manning, Jay Don Blake, Laury Livsey, Zac Blair, Kihei Akina, and, oh yeah, Bruce Brockbank, too, because BYU won the Big 12 Match Play. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.

The pros are going low at the Black Desert Championship as the PGA TOUR returns to Utah for the first time in 61 years. Jay Don Blake's 500th TOUR start is official. Mike Weir and Zac Blair lead the UPOTs. Weir, Blair and Bowen Mauss join the pod. Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union.  

We listen in on the Black Desert Championship pre-tournament presser with Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn, courtesy of the Fishin' for Birdies podcast. (You should subscribe! It's terrific.) Sponsored by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

The Black Desert Championship is finally here, the first PGA TOUR event in Utah in 61 years. Patrick is playing, of course, and is a proud Black Desert Resort ambassador. Zac Blair is also in the field, as are seven other Utah players. With thanks to PGA TOUR Media, we bring you the pre-tournament presser with Patrick and Zac in its entirety, along with some thoughts on the Sanderson Farms last week. Presented by Goldenwest Credit Union.  

Tony Finau finishes T3 in the US Open at Pinehurst #2. His post-round presser is here in its entirety. Zac Blair finishes T26 and moves inside the top 125 on the FedEx Cup points.  We also give an encore listen to a conversation with champion Bryson DeChambeau from earlier this year. 

It's the U.S. Open Edition of the show as Brian and Bob discuss the first two rounds of the tournament and are joined by Tony Finau, Zac Blair, and Iain Carter.

Patrick has a dark week, so we thought we'd introduce Patrick's and Zac Blair's caddies to you. Craig "Tomo" Thompson from Australia is on Patrick's bag and Nick "The Russian" Kroisi is on Zac's. Tomo and Nick join the pod. Presented by Goldenwest Credit Union.

We celebrate Stonebridge's 25th birthday on the live show on ESPN 700 with PGA pro Paul Phillips. Ute's Coach Garrett Clegg tees up going to Regionals. Brigham Gibbs wins the UGA Senior Stroke. And we put a bow on Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn's incredible run at the Zurich. 

You saw what happened on TV, now go behind the scenes with Patrick as he teamed up with childhood friend and BYU teammate Zac Blair for a T4 in the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, the PGA Tour's only team event. Presented by Goldenwest Credit Union. 

Utah golf greats Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn finish T4 in the Zurich Classic, two shots back in the PGA Tour's only team event. Zac and Patrick join the pod. 

Utah golf buddies Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn lead the Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour's only team event, by one after 54 holes. Zac and Patrick join the pod. 

Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme recap Saturday at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. (0:00) Intro + Rick's phone charger (6:07) Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn grab the 54-hole lead + List/Norlander the closest chasers (9:49) The 21-unders: McIlroy/Lowry and company (12:21) The Canadians are lurking three shots back (and Presidents Cup implications are in play) (16:06) Wet Socks Schauffele and Cantlay card just a 68 on Saturday + the Fitzpatricks (22:00) Betting Favorites --- SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/FirstCutPodcast Get your First Cut merch here: https://paramountshop.com/collections/the-first-cut-golf  AUDIO ‘First Cut' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. You can listen to First Cut on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of The First Cut Golf podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of The First Cut Golf podcast." -LISTEN to First Cut on your preferred podcast platform: https://plnk.to/TheFirstCut -LEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2VOeKVW -STREAM on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/firstcut -SUBSCRIBE to CBS Sports variety of other podcasts: https://cbssports.com/podcast VIDEO -WATCH CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live -SUBSCRIBE to CBS Sports HQ on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/CBSSportsHQ/ WEBSITE -READ top-notch golf content from CBS Sports: https://cbssports.com/golf/ SOCIAL MEDIA -FOLLOW First Cut on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstCutPod -FOLLOW First Cut on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firstcutpod/ -FOLLOW Golf on CBS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GolfonCBS -FOLLOW Golf on CBS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfoncbs/ -FOLLOW Golf on CBS on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@golfoncbs?lang=en ABOUT THE SHOW: The First Cut brings you everything you need to know in the world of professional golf. Nearly every day Rick Gehman, Kyle Porter, Mark Immelman, Greg DuCharme, Sia Nejad and Patrick McDonald bring you the best analysis in the game. From DFS to betting previews, interviews and recaps… everything golf is on the table when you listen to The First Cut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Childhood friends and frequent teammates, Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn, team up again, this time at the Zurich Classic on the PGA Tour. Patrick's agent Rob Despain joins the live show on ESPN 700 to help us celebrate. BYU Coach Bruce Brockbank on the Coug's first experience at the Big 12, Ali and Molli Mulhall on their spank-down win at the UGA Women's Spring Open. 

1st up from our travels in America is a course diaries episode with the man behind The Tree Farm - Zac Blair.How Zac finds time to develop a course and club with Kye Goalby & Tom Doak around a busy schedule playing on thePGA Tour is a mystery, but what he and the gang have built on the outskirts of Aiken, South Carolina is incredible.Great episode on the construction process, what he has learnt throughout the process and of course.. the secret to playing ‘the Thai spinner'.  If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!You can follow us along below @cookiejargolf Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Website

In this episode, we chat with Kye Goalby, long-time golf course shaper and architect. Kye discusses his unique upbringing in Belleville, Illinois as the son of a Masters champion, how he shifted from a finance career into building golf courses and how he's worked all around the world shaping for top golf course architects such as Tom Doak and Gil Hanse. Kye goes in-depth on his most recent project, the Tree Farm in Aiken, South Carolina, collaborating with Doak and PGA Tour player Zac Blair. In Angle of Attack (1:17:20), Andrew & Jim continue with the second of the three-part series discussing tournament prep for elite junior golfers. In this episode, we discuss how to get the most out of the practice round leading up to the tournament. 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: 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) Guest: Kye Goalby (⁠@goalbygolf⁠ on Twitter; ⁠@kyegoalby⁠ on Instagram)

As he competes this week in Las Vegas we hear from a longtime friend of the pod, PGA Tour pro Zac Blair. Soly and ZB catch up on the latest with Zac's golf course in South Carolina - The Tree Farm - and the path from his initial work on a site in Utah for The Buck Club to what was ultimately built outside of Aiken, South Carolina. We also get into his road back from a shoulder injury that led to surgery, playing on tour under a major medical exemption and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off his best finish on the PGA Tour, Zac Blair stops by the pod to chat about his awesome week at the Travelers. The two get into the pressures of playing for your livelihood coming down the stretch at a big event, how Zac keeps pressing the gas during low rounds, and the satisfaction of all but wrapping up his PGA Tour card for next season. After that, the two talk about The Tree Farm, Zac's new golf course in South Carolina, and how he balances an online business, a new golf course, and being a professional golfer.  A big thanks to Zac for his time and a reminder to check out all his merch and great gear from The Buck Club right here - https://thebuck.club/ _____ The PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Ground Under Repair Design: https://gurdesigns.com/ The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/baconSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're pulling double duty on this week's recap pod with Ruoning Yin claiming the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and Keegan Bradley winning the Travelers. We start at Baltusrol with Yin's first major championship, the close calls for some of the contenders on the leaderboard, our thoughts on Baltusrol as a host for a women's major and the television coverage from the weekend. Then it's on to the Travelers (56:15) where Keegan Bradley took advantage of the home game models and won with a whopping 23 under par at TPC River Highlands. We're joined by friend of the program Zac Blair (1:02:45), fresh off his T-2 finish, for his take on the course and what it's like competing in elevated purse events. We close with some of the rumblings and remaining unknowns around the PGA Tour and the potential deal with the Saudi PIF (1:37:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Monday episode begins with some internal confusion about upcoming Fried Egg events and Pro Shop merch. Then Brendan and Andy get on with reactions to the Women's PGA at Baltusrol, which fizzled somewhat on the par-5s closing stretch, save for one clinching birdie from Ruoning Yin. They discuss Rose Zhang's push as well before a radical idea is proposed and debated for the PGA. After an audio mishap during the ad read, and an incorrect URL, they get on to the Travelers Championship won by the home-region kid, Keegan Bradley. They discuss Bradley's career and what this win, if anything, does for his Ryder Cup chances. There is also further intel on Zac Blair's prep before his big T2 finish, and some reaction to Rory McIlroy's quotes popping the setup and birdie-fest of TPC River Highlands in contrast to LACC. Paddy's win on the Champs Tour has them proposing a wild card Ryder Cup pick. There's a short segment on some of the big amateur winners before news closes it out with aerials coming out of Panther National.

After a two-year layoff to recover from shoulder surgery, Zac Blair is back on the PGA Tour this season. He's also back on the podcast, chatting with Andy about his return to professional golf. They also discuss the final stages of his Tree Farm project in South Carolina and the different contributions that he, Tom Doak, and Kye Goalby brought to the design and construction process. Finally, they turn their attention to the future, touching on potential golf developments Zac wants to be involved in and a golf trip that he'd like to take.

If you're a regular listener to The Fried Egg, chances are you've spent a fair amount of time thinking about golf course architecture. But have you ever looked at clubhouses—and other kinds of vertical structures often found on golf courses—and thought about how they're designed? Garrett has been curious about this subject for a while, and that's why he got in touch with Alex Warr (@alex_warr on Instagram), the lead designer of the clubhouse and other buildings at Zac Blair's Tree Farm project in Aiken, South Carolina. Alex tells Garrett about how he Instagram DMed his way into the job, the place-based philosophy behind the structures at the Tree Farm, why many building architects don't love golf, and the many parallels between appreciating golf courses and appreciating pretty much any other type of built environment.

Soly and Tron catch up on the bizarre unveiling of the LIV golf teams ahead of the first event in London later this week and take best guesses at what comes next. Then, Zac Blair returns to the pod (29:30) to offer his perspective on the LIV saga and the potential response of the PGA Tour. We also get into the latest on the Buck Club and Tree Farm projects, his road back from shoulder surgery, and more.