No Laying Up - Golf Podcast
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The No Laying Up Podcast is a fresh, funny and informative conversation on all things golf. Founded in 2014, it has grown into one of the most popular golf podcasts, featuring appearances from the biggest names in the sport. The show also produces video travel series, writing about the PGA Tour and LPGA, and has a thriving community of fans.
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1230: The Oral History of LIV Golf, Part 4
We are moving into 2023 with our Oral History of LIV Golf series as we cover everything from leading up to the shocking PGA Tour - LIV merger announcement of June 6.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + Rahm wins at Kapalua
11:00 - Full Swing Debut + LIV on the CW
17:30 - Rory and P “Tee-Gate” Controversy
23:45 - PGA Tour - LIV Lawsuit developments
31:15 - LIV Team Name Changes
34:30 - Tiger s
1229: LIV is Officially Done, Blades Brown Hype + Yealimi Noh interview
Soly, TC and Randy react to the news of BC Partners pulling out of LIV 2.0 and the subsequent announcement from LIV that they are shutting down as Bryson weighs in on his next steps. Then it’s on to the PGA Tour at Los Cabos where Blades Brown wins in a playoff over Ben James as he takes his place among the up and comers on tour. We also get into some off-course discussion including Colonial poten
1228: The Oral History of LIV Golf, Part 3
Our third episode in the Oral History of LIV Golf series covers the back half of 2022.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + Jay Speaks at Canadian Open
05:15 - Phil’s US Open Presser
10:15 - Rahm’s US Open Presser
13:30 - Brooks US Open Presser
19:30 - PGA Tour’s Talking Points + Purse Increases
22:45 - Uncomfy LIV-Portland Pressers
30:45 - Pat Perez Private Plane Video
33:00 - Cam wins The Open +
1227: The Oral History of LIV Golf, Part 2
Our Oral History of LIV Golf project continues with a look at the first portion of the year 2022 as LIV builds up to its inaugural event in London in early June.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + ‘22 Saudi International
24:00 - Charley Hoffman at the WM Phoenix Open
34:30 - Phil’s Scary MFers comment + fallout
39:00 - Bryson and DJ deny rumors of LIV move
43:15 - Rahm’s fealty to the PGA Tour
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1226: Te Arai Stuns, Bryson Speaks + Golf Regrets & Nightmares
Soly and Neil have tonight’s recap pod as we chat about Andrew Novak’s win at the Mexico Open and some PGA Tour business updates before we recap the Asia-Pacific Am at Te Arai where Fifa Laopakdee repeats as champion. From there we pivot to Bryson’s attempts to promote LIV 2.0 as Sergio and Graeme McDowell announce they will not be with the league in 2027 plus our thoughts on the Internet Invitati
1225: The Oral History of LIV Golf Part 1: Origins - 2021
We’ve combed through the archives and compiled pages upon pages of notes to tell the story of LIV golf over the next few weeks. In today’s opening episode, we start with the beginnings of what would eventually become the PIF-funded LIV golf tour through the preparations for the league’s first tournament.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Early Saudi Sportswashing
20:00 - Original PGL Team Golf Idea
1224: LIV's Treasure Trove of Documents + Weekly Recap
With the Butterfield headed for a Monday playoff after the tournament was shortened to 54 holes, we spend tonight’s pod chatting about the latest updates from LIV 2.0 including DJ’s top ten favorite LIV website domain names and other notes from the LIV bankruptcy filings. Then it’s on to updates from international golf course architecture including Coul Links, potential Royal County Down changes a
1223: Butch Harmon
We’re delighted to welcome Butch Harmon to the pod to discuss his legendary teaching career. Butch has worked with multiple world number ones and numerous other top ranked touring pros, not to mention the occasional pupil who also happened to be a monarch. We also cover his family, TV broadcasting work, and his take on the state of the modern professional game as well.
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1222: DPWT in India, Champs Tour Entitlements & Neil's Nightmare 18
Soly has the night off as TC, Neil and Randy react to Eugenio Chacarra winning the India Championship and Kevin Kisner’s comments on Rory’s motivations for playing the event. We also discuss some news and notes from the week including the return of the Skins Game, Will Zalatoris’s upcoming surgery, the Champions Tour boys fuming over losing their pensions, tree removal controversy at East Potomac,
1221: What's Going On With LIV Golf 2.0 with Sujeet Indap
As LIV 2.0 tries to weather an exodus of notable names amidst bankruptcy hearings and potential new investment from BC Partners, we’ve called upon Sujeet Indap to help us make sense of it all. Sujeet has reported extensively on LIV for the Financial Times and answers our questions on everything he’s observed and what lies ahead as LIV tries to survive.
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1220: Michael Brennan (again), LIV 2.0 News + Jackson Koivun Interview
Michael Brennan wins the Baycurrent in Japan while PGA Tour cards for 2027 are handed out at the KFT Tour Championship. We also cover the latest LIV news as reports have emerged that several players, including Jon Rahm, are looking to bail for the DP World Tour. We also get into Jim Furyk’s comments from a Ryder Cup media day and react to news from Keegan’s interaction with a rules official at las
1219: Deane Beman
We’re pleased to welcome former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman to the pod as he recently paid Soly an in-home visit to discuss his career as both a player and his twenty year career as the head of the tour.
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1218: Utah, Dunhill, YTK Gold + Random Musings
DJ, Randy and TC recap the week in golf as Austin Smotherman wins in Utah, Adrian Meronk wins the Alfred Dunhill at The Old Course, and Tom Kim claims gold at the Asian Games. We also get into the potential renewal of the PGA Tour’s strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, the Reinstated Am discourse in light of this week’s USGA Mid-Am, DJ and Randy taking a lesson on a recent Titleist shoot and
1217: Tourist Sauce Season 10 - Scotland: Islands & Highlands Preview
Tourist Sauce returns next week with the tenth installment of our travel series as we go back to Scotland and explore the Islands and Highlands at courses like Dunaverty, Macrihanish, Brora, Shiskine, Royal Dornoch and more.
One of our inspirations for this season is a book by our friend Jim Hartsell - A Round of Scottish Courses. Tragically, Jim’s son Jake passed away last week and Jim has
1216: United States wins the 2026 Presidents Cup
The United States came back to win the 2026 Presidents Cup 17-13, the largest deficit ever in a home Presidents Cup. Join us as we break down the week's events: Sunday singles, individual grades, what this means moving forward, news and notes, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1215: Day 3 of the '26 Presidents Cup
The International Team, led by Geoff Ogilvy, takes a 10.5-7.5 lead in Sunday Singles at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Join us as we break down both sessions of Day 3, react to the Sunday Singles draw, make final picks, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1214: Day 2 of the '26 Presidents Cup
A clean sweep for Geoff Ogilvy and the International squad as they run out to a 7-3 lead over the United States. Join us to recap Day 2 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3: shockers in some matches, what went wrong and why, where is the heart? and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1213: Day 1 of the '26 Presidents Cup
The United States leads 3-2 over The International squad after Day 1 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3. Join us as we break down the opening foursomes action, discuss Captain Sneds and Ogilvy's pairings, Medinah, tomorrow's matches, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1212: Presidents Cup Preview
We have made it to Presidents Cup Week, and the 2026 edition in Chicago at Medinah Country Club. The United States comes into the match with a record of 13-1-1, something Geoff Ogilvy and his International Squad will try to forget. Join us as we talk Medinah, how each squad matches up, news, notes, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1211: A Wild Wentworth Finish + Details on Tour’s Future
JJ Spaun is the champ at Wentworth after missing out on the US Presidents Cup team while Jon Rahm’s struggles continue mightily. Meanwhile back stateside, Jacob Bridgeman wins the Biltmore after a 61 on Sunday. We react to both tournaments plus the announcement of how the PGA Tour’s new eligibility system will work with respect to the Championship Track and Challenger Series. We close with some ne
1210: Talking Golf with Justin Hueber
On this bonus midweek episode, we’re sharing a conversation with Justin Hueber that originally aired as part of our Nest exclusive podcast series. Justin shares some fantastic stories from his experiences in college and the lower rungs of professional golf, and what led to his decision to step away from pursuing a PGA Tour card.
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1209: Medinah Preview with Mike Cocking
Soly and TC chat with Mick Cocking from OCM Golf Course Design about their work at Medinah No.3 ahead of this year's Presidents Cup with some significant changes since the last time the course hosted a professional event. We also discuss his design methods for testing the modern professional golfer and a number of his other course projects including Peninsula Kingswood which we visited during our
1208: TM Europe win the '26 Solheim Cup
Carlota Ciganda earned the clinching point as Captain Anna Nordqvist’s European squad reclaimed the Solheim Cup at Bernardus. Join us as we break down all of the Sunday singles action: Europe’s midfield sweep, the missing links for the Americans, the strength at the top of both teams, and plenty more. Presented by Titleist.
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1207: 8-8 all going to Sunday of the '26 Solheim Cup
We predicted 8-8, and we got it! Join us as we recap all of the action from Day 2 of the 2026 Solheim Cup. From morning Foursomes to afternoon Fourballs, we break it down on-site at Bernardus Golf Club. Plus reactions to individual play, weather, tomorrow's singles matches, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1206: 4-4 after Day 1 of the '26 Solheim Cup
4-4 after Day 1 of the 2026 Solheim Cup. From morning Foursomes to afternoon Fourballs, we break it down on-site at Bernardus Golf Club. Plus reactions to individual play, weather, tomorrow's pairings, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1205: Solheim Cup Preview + US Team Captain Angela Stanford
The Solheim Cup heads to the Netherlands as the matches get underway Friday morning at the Bernardus Golf Club. Soly, TC, Randy and Cody set the stage for the matches with a quick recap of the history of the event and some notable recent controversies. We’re then joined by Solheim Cup veteran and current US Captain Angela Stanford to discuss her captain’s picks (18:00) before wrapping with some th
1204: Walker Cup, Presidents Cup Picks + TC’s Ireland Trip
After a remarkable rally in Sunday singles, Team GB&I wins the Walker Cup 13.5 to 12.5. We react to the finish at Lahinch before breaking down the captains picks for the upcoming Presidents Cup, plus a recap of TC’s Ireland Trip and some assorted news and notes.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro + Walker Cup
26:00 - Pres Cup Picks
59:30 - News and Notes, TC’s Ireland Trip
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1203: Ross Steelman
Ross Steelman is headed to the PGA Tour in 2027 and currently occupies the top spot on the Korn Ferry Tour points list after winning twice this year - with both wins coming in the last two months. He joins the pod to chat about his upbringing in Missouri and playing collegiately for his hometown Missouri Tigers before making the decision to transfer and finish his career at Georgia Tech. Ross also
1202: Scottie wins the '26 Tour Championship
Scottie Scheffler wins the 2026 Tour Championship after a final round 66 (-4) at East Lake. Join us as we recap the 2026 PGA Tour playoffs, discuss who made the biggest leap and who left us wanting more. We check in on Ronni Yin, the LPGA Tour in Boston for the FM, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1201: Match Play at the Tour Championship
It’s Tour Championship week in Atlanta, and we react live to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp’s announcement of major changes coming to the Tour in 2028, including the return of match play. We break down the new season-ending format, the two-track event system, the Returning Members Program, his comments on LIV Golf, and much more. Plus, Max Homa joins the show to share his perspective on the changes and
1200: Wyndham holds off Rory to win BMW Champ + LIV Indy
One of our favorite weeks of the year at our 10th BMW Championship! Join us as we break down a busy week: Wyndham Clark gets the dub in St. Louis, Scott Jamieson wins the Nexo Championship on the DP World Tour, Yuta Sugiura takes the AdventHealth Championship on the KFT, and Mike LaSasso and Legion XIII win LIV Indianapolis. All that, plus news and notes and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1199: 1995 PGA Tour Season Deep Dive
Neil, Soly and DJ are back for the second edition of our week by week review of a historical season on the PGA Tour. This time we flash back to 1995 and learn just how much time is truly a flat circle, with many familiar themes emerging that sound an awful lot like the current state of the game in 2026.
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1198: Scottie Wins in Memphis, US Am at Merion
Scottie Scheffler claims an 8-shot dub at TPC Southwind to get the playoffs started. Soly, Neil and Randy open up the show talking Scottie, TPC Southwind and general playoff format thoughts. They also pay their respects to those who fell outside the bubble. They then share their thoughts on the U.S. Amateur at Merion, the latest on LIV, Jeeno’s win Portland and other news and notes
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1197: Neil Learns How a PGA Tour Event Gets Built
Ahead of next week’s BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, we visit with Patrick Timson - Vice President of Tournament Operations for the Western Golf Association - and a number of members of his staff - to get an idea of everything that goes into the build out and staging of a tour event.
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1196: Michael Brennan Breaks Through + Neil Goes to LIV Bedminster
Soly, DJ and TC start tonight’s pod with the action at the Wyndham where Michael Brennan is the champ in Greensboro - the former Wake Forest standout winning at Sedgefield for his second career PGA Tour title. After some thoughts on the Greensboro tournament’s future we look at the finalized playoff field and who’ll be missing next week in Memphis. Plus an updated Fedora Five from TC and some asso
1195: The Hidden Gems of Western Scotland with Jim Hartsell
Soly and TC are joined by our friend Jim Hartsell to discuss his new book “A Round of Scottish Courses” and his travels to Scotland to explore the hidden gem courses along the western coast.
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1194: Kuwaki wins the AIG Women's Open, Thorbjornsen in Detroit
It's a wrap on the 2026 major championship season as Japan's Shiho Kuwaki defeats Esther Henseleit on the second playoff hole to win the AIG Women's Open. We break down Kuwaki's breakthrough, Henseleit's close call, and look back at the biggest storylines from this year's LPGA majors, including top-10 finishes from Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul. Then we head to Detroit, where Michael Thorbjornsen
1193: 12 Storylines for the AIG Women's Open
The final major championship of the year is here as we gear up for the 2026 AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. We run through our 12 biggest storylines heading into the championship, draft our teams, make our final winner picks, and much more.
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1192: The Koivun Era is here + Alex Fitzpatrick interview
The Jackson Koivun Era has officially begun after his first PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open. We have a lot to discuss from across the world of golf this week: Koivun's breakthrough, Jenny Shin's impressive win at the Women's Scottish Open, LIV JCB, and Big Tommy Morrison's first professional victory at the Korn Ferry Tour's Evans Scholars Invitational. Plus, Alex Fitzpatrick joins the show (59:24)
1191: Golf Rules Q&A With The USGA’s Craig Winter
Soly and Neil caught up a couple of weeks ago with Craig Winter, USGA Sr. Director of the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status, for a Q&A focusing on a variety of topics surrounding the rules and their application. Now, after an eventful Open Championship with notable rulings involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, we’re excited to share our chat with Craig which touches on many of the hot
1190: Ryan Fox wins The Open
Ryan Fox is your Champion Golfer of the Year! Join us as we break down the entire week at Royal Birkdale, discuss the biggest winners and disappointments, look ahead to future Open Championship venues, dive into Hamsterdam, cover some news, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1189: Saturday at The Open
Sam Burns (-10) leads the 2026 Open Championship by two going into Sunday. Ryan Fox (-8) and Si Woo Kim (-8) sit two back. Join us as we break down all the action: Down the Leaderboard, Lingering/Loitering, Rory's comments on Bryson, news and notes, and much more. Presented by Titleist.
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1188: Friday at The Open
Not so fast! Bryson's penalty controversy and more! Lucas Herbert (-8) and Sam Burns (-5) both post 62s, but that wasn't the biggest story of the day. Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty after his round, dropping from solo second to T5. And his third-round status is in question. We break it all down and react live. Plus, we discuss Cameron Young (-6), Scottie Scheffler (-4), Tommy
1187: Thursday at The Open
The Detective Jackson Suber (-5) leads by one over Sungjae Im and Dan Brown after the first day at Royal Birkdale. Join us as we break down all the action from the 2026 Open Championship, including Down the Leaderboard, news and notes, and much more. Presented by Titleist.
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1186: Kicking off The Open at Royal Birkdale
Join us as we get you set up for the 2026 Open Championship: Course conditions, player reactions, news & notes, team draft, final picks, and a bunch more! Presented by Titleist.
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1185: Open Championship Preview Show
Thomson, Palmer, Trevino, Miller, Watson, IBF, O'Meara, and of course Spieth. We are back at Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship. Join us as we run down Storylines of the Week, Course preview, players to keep an eye on, a rundown of the notebook, and a bit of trivia, and more! Presented by Titleist.
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1184: Linksmaster Tom Kim and Haeran Ryu goes back-to-back
Tom Kim is the Scottish Open champ after a marathon Sunday at the Renaissance Club with a final round 64 which gave him a two shot win over Min Woo Lee. We assess Kim’s bounce back after a rough 2025, poke at TC with a Tom Kim v Ludvig comp before going down the leaderboard including Scottie’s missed cut and the Trackers getting in their feelings.
From there, we head to France to recap the Evian
1183: Best Open Championships Draft
We conclude our major drafts pods with The Open - as Randy, Soly, TC, DJ and Neil vie to draft the best foursome of Opens in the eyes of our three UK based judges.
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1182: Previewing Royal Birkdale
Our preview content for next week’s 154th Open Championship begins with a look at Royal Birkdale, which hosts for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s win in 2017. Soly, Neil, TC and DJ discuss the changes to the course ahead of this year’s championship and their experience playing there a couple of months ago as a part of our video covering golf in Northwest England which premieres Wednesday nigh
1181: Gotterup gets a 5th dub + a fun week in golf
Soly, TC and DJ break down Chris Gotterup’s fifth career win - and third in 2026 - as he claims the John Deere with a final round 62. We also discuss Max Homa’s strong week and some of the other top finishers before we dive into a grab bag of topics including the Hollywood Reporter article on future PGA Tour media rights strategy. We also discuss Padraig’s win at the US Senior Open, the DP World
1180: Story Time with Rich Lerner
Rich Lerner joins Soly to discuss his career broadcasting golf for NBC and Golf Channel and shares some of his favorite stories detailed in his book “Aren’t You That Golf Guy?: Doglegs and Detours from a Life in the Game”. From the early days of Golf Channel, the Tiger boom, working on “Life From” and a ton more, we really enjoyed having Rich on the pod for the first time.
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1179: Vik & Scottie go to a playoff, Haeran Ryu wins the KPMG
Vik Hovland and Scottie Scheffler are headed to a Monday morning playoff at the Travelers. We break down a busy week in golf: Haeran Ryu wins the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, Eugenio Chacarra goes back-to-back and wins the DS Automobiles Open, and Blockie makes his Champions Tour debut. Plus, we get a new Fedora 5, discuss Phil Mickelson news, cover down on notes, and a bunch more. Presented by
1178: PGA Tour Announcement Reaction + KPMG Storylines
Substantial changes are on the way for the PGA Tour as Brian Rolapp announced a new competitive structure beginning in 2028. Join us as we react to the new two-tiered system, the February-to-August season, the match-play postseason, and more.
Plus, we get you ready for the third major of the LPGA season as the best women in the world head to Hazeltine National for the KPMG Women's PGA Championshi
1177: Wyndham Clark Wins The 126th U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark (-4) claims his second U.S. Open, holding off Sam Burns (-3) and Tom Kim (-1). We break down the entire week at Shinnecock Hills, discuss the biggest winners and disappointments, look ahead to future U.S. Open venues, dive into Hamsterdam, cover some PGA Tour news, and more. Presented by Titleist.
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1176: Saturday at the '26 U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark (-7) takes a six-stroke lead into the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Scottie, Sahith, Tom Kim, and Sam Stevens all sit at T2 (-1). Join us as we break down the day: Leaders, On the Ground with Neil, Lingering/Loitering, Hamsterdam, and much more. Presented by Titleist.
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1175: Friday at the '26 U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark (-7) leads the 2026 U.S. Open by four shots over Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele, Sam Stevens, and Young Tom Kim. Collin Morikawa (-2) fired the round of the day and sits solo sixth.
Harry Higgs (-1) joins the show to discuss travel logistics and his round as he sits T7 alongside Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, and Sahith Theegala. Join us as we break down all the action from Shinneco
1174: Thursday at the '26 U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark (-6) opened a four-shot lead before play was suspended due to darkness. Seven players sit T2 at -2, including Matt Fitzpatrick, Dustin Johnson, Gary Woodland, and Jon Rahm. Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, and Bryson DeChambeau are among the notable names at -1.
Join us as we break down all the action from the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, including Down the Leaderboard, fog/w
1173: Kicking off the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills GC
Early news from Shinnecock! Join us as we get you set up for the 2026 U.S. Open: ball talk, course updates, reaction to a bunch of pre-tournament press conferences, news & notes, final picks, and a bunch more! Presented by Titleist.
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1172: The U.S. Open Preview Show
Foulis, Floyd, Pavin, Goosen, and Brooks: Hitters only as we return to Shinnecock Hills GC for the U.S. Open. Join us as we set up the 2026 edition: Storylines of the Week, Course preview, players to keep an eye on, a rundown of the notebook, players draft, and a bit of trivia, and more! Presented by Titleist.
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1171: Canada, Cauley, and Curtis Cup
Bud Cauley wins his first PGA Tour event in his 239th start to claim the Canadian Open. We recap all the action from Toronto plus the future of the event and other news from elsewhere in the PGA Tour ecosystem. We also cover Joel Beall’s reporting on Phil Mickelson, the latest on LIV’s attempts to secure future funding, the Curtis Cup at Bel-Air and a few other notes headed into the US Open.
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1170: Best US Opens Draft
Our majors draft series returns as we make our picks for the best US Opens of all-time before calling upon the services of two very special guest judges to rank our picks.
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1169: Previewing Shinnecock HIlls
Our content preview of the 2026 US Open begins with a look at the famed site of this year’s championship - Shinnecock Hills. We hear from Neil and Soly who recently played the course, plus a couple of interviews with John Bodenhamer and Jeff Hall from the USGA as we look ahead to the start of the tournament next Thursday.
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1168: Nelly wins the U.S. Women's Open, JT Poston breaks through at Memorial
Nelly has done it! We recap a thrilling and nerve-wracking U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, including the dramatic final putt and the ups and downs from the day. We break down our week on site, what this means for Nelly's career, an updated over/under on majors, and a ton more. We also catch up on JT Poston's playoff win at Memorial, check-in on some player's form ahead of Shinnecock, the hilarious f
1167: U.S. Women's Open 36 Hole Check-In
We're halfway through the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, and we're breaking down our last two days on site at Riviera. We chat about Nelly's 2nd round 67, and are joined by Lauren Coughlin as she sits at T9 heading into the weekend. Riviera has exceeded the hype, and we've got a lot of stories to tell about the last two days. Come through! Presented by Titleist.
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1166: 12 US Women’s Open Storylines
It’s US Women’s Open week as Riviera plays host to the event for the first time in the 81 year history of the championship. Soly visits with Shannon Rouillard - Sr Director of Championships for the USGA - to talk through the course setup and how it’ll differ from what we typically see when Riv hosts its annual PGA Tour event. Then, Soly is joined by TC, Randy and Cody for the twelve storylines we’
1165: Pete Dye Deep Dive Part 2
DJ, Neil and Charlie Van Kirk are back for part two of our look at the life and career of Pete Dye as we finish our trip through ten of his most famous designs.
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1164: Pete Dye Deep Dive Part 1
DJ and Neil are joined by Charlie Van Kirk for a two-part deep dive into the life and design career of Pete Dye. We focus on Pete’s upbringing and his marriage to his wife Alice before a look at ten of his most notable courses.
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1163: Wyndham Wins Dallas, LIV News & The Faz Speaks
Soly and DJ recap Wyndham Clark’s win at TPC Craig Ranch, the renovated course and the tournament’s place in a future PGA Tour schedule. Then it’s Neil, Randy and Soly with some reactions to the latest in LIV’s fundraising efforts and Tom Fazio’s comments on planned work at East Potomac. On the way out, a quick story from Bobby Weed on Pete Dye that will air this week as we debut a two-part deep d
1162: The Mental Side of Golf with Julie Elion
Soly visits with golf psychologist Julie Elion for a firsthand look at the methods and techniques she’s used with numerous touring pros to improve their mental approach to golf.
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1161: Aaron Rai and the PGA Championship
Aaron Rai wins the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink by three over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. We break down all the events of the week. What does this mean for Rai moving forward? No big-name charges? Who did Aronimink favor? Plus, Lottie Woad wins at Maketewah. We run down the leaderboard, cover some news and notes, talk Coldest Moment, and a whole bunch more. Presented by Titleist.
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1160: Rahm, Ludvig, and 20 others trying to chase Alex Smalley down
Big Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead over five others going into Sunday at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Rahm, Ludvig, Rory, Xander, P, Mav.....I mean, everyone is still in the mix. Max Homa joins us to break it all down: Lingering vs Loitering, HFBITFB, news, notes, and a bunch more. Presented by Titleist.
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1159: McNealy/Smalley lead, but setup is all the talk
Alex Smalley (-4) and Mav McNealy (-4) have a one-stroke lead over six others after 36 holes at the 2026 PGA Championship. Notable chasers include T9 Cam Young (-2) and T9 Scottie Scheffler. Is it an interesting setup to blame for the bunched leaderboard? Join us as we break it all down, discuss some disappointing missed cuts (Blockie, Tommy, Vik Hovland, Bryson, Max), run down news and notes, and
1158: Seven Tied after Thursday at the PGA
Scottie Scheffler and six others share the first-round tie after 18 holes at Aronimink Golf Club. Not the start Cam Young, Rory, or Bryson envisioned as they sit well back. We recap all of Day 1: Round of the day on a bunched-up leaderboard, Aronimink and the wind, news, notes, and a whole lot more. Presented by Titleist.
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1157: Kicking off the PGA at Aronimink
Pumped to be back in Philadelphia for some golf! Join us as we kick off the 2026 PGA Championship: reaction to a bunch of pre-tournament press conferences, on-the-ground updates from Soly and Neil, a roll-back ball in play?!, news & notes, final picks, and a bunch more! Presented by Titleist.
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1156: PGA Championship Preview Show
Back at The 'Mink! Join us as we set up this PGA Championship: What is the story of the Week?, Aronimink course preview, players to keep an eye on, a rundown of the notebook, and more! Presented by Titleist.
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1155: Reitan wins Truist, Jeeno at Mizuho, and a lengthy notebook
Recap of events across the globe: Kristofer Reitan wins the Truist over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard, Brandt Snedeker wins by one over Mark Hubbard at Myrtle Beach, Jeeno Thitkul defends her title at the Mizuho LPGA Mountain Ridge in New Jersey, and Lucas Herbert wins by four over Sergio Garcia at LIV Virginia. Plus, a lengthy news-and-notes section served up by TC. Presented by Titleist.
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1154: Forecasting The 2028 PGA Tour Schedule
With 2028 looking to be the first year of meaningful schedule changes on the PGA Tour, Soly, TC and DJ do their best to carve out a theoretical schedule that embraces the new realities of the tour, yet makes noticeable improvements over the current structure with particular emphasis on implementing an actual “playoff” model to crown a tour champion.
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1153: Best PGA Championship Draft
Soly, DJ, Neil and TC are back to draft the best PGA Championships of all-time before we bring on three friends of the pod - and subject matter experts - to decide who had the best draft.
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1152: Cam Young rolls Miami, Nelly in Mexico + LIV News
Cameron Young blows out the field in Miami while Nelly Korda does the same in Mexico. Oh, and Blockie is back. Join us as we recap events across the globe. Plus a big week of news, notes, and what it all means. Presented by Titleist.
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1151: TC's Dream 18
After much thought and consideration, Tron has compiled his dream eighteen holes and shares them with DJ and Soly. The stipulations were: only holes on courses TC has played were eligible and the hole number from the course in question must match the hole number on his Dream 18.
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