Fore Play

Kiz, Frankie, Trent & Riggs break down all the action from a wild Sunday at The Players Championship. Cameron Young outlasts the field to claim the biggest win of his career, and Kiz shares some inside stories about the improvements behind Young’s putting. Ludvig Åberg falters down the stretch, opening the door for drama at TPC Sawgrass. Plus, Matt Fitzpatrick and more crowd controversy at a major golf event.

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Kiz, Trent, Frankie & Riggs are back breaking down PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp’s press conference, the new proposed schedule transformation, our favorite Sawgrass holes & the newly released Barstool Classic 2026 schedule

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Kiz and the crew discuss this week’s PLAYERS Championship, what makes the championship so special, debates over “majors,” and Kiz losing in a playoff in 2015. We also jump into calling the phenomenal finish at this past weekend’s Arnold Palmer Invitational, Luke Donald being announced as the European Ryder Cup captain again, and the TGL match of the year which Kiz finished off with a birdie victory.

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Kiz officially joins the Fore Play crew. We’re in Florida with Kiz to discuss the announcement, the decision, being an assistant captain at the Bethpage Ryder Cup, calling golf of his peers in the NBC tower, closing out tournaments on Tour, and much more.

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Nico Echavarria & Alistair Docherty both join the show fresh of victories. Nico won his third PGA Tour event in dramatic fashion at the Cognizant Classic on Sunday (49:30). Alistair broke through on the Korn Ferry Tour for the first time, securing a career-changing win (1:19:50). We hear from both of them and also debrief from our Pebble Beach trip for the Dadbod Classic.

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On today’s episode, the guys give their favorite three-hole stretches in all of golf - the most iconic, the most scenic stretches the game. Then they dig into what makes golf course architecture unique, breaking down how the best courses in the world are designed and how certain layouts a formed. They also hit on USA Hockey’s White House visit, JT’s looming return, an equipment change for Bryson, and wrap things up with a little Closest to the Pin.

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We’re joined by USA Hockey legend Ryan Miller to break down the United States’ historic gold medal victory over Canada (48:10). Ryan shares his perspective on how far USA Hockey has come, breaks down Connor Hellebuyck's legendary performance, and gives his take on 3-on-3 overtime. Plus, Ryan revisits the iconic Golden Goal from Sidney Crosby scored on him in the 2010 gold medal game. On the golf front, Jacob Bridgeman gets it done at Riviera and we react to the latest comments from Tiger about a potential return to The Masters.

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On today’s podcast, we’re joined by two very special guests, Brad Dalke and Francis Ellis, the winners of the inaugural Internet Invitational (1:28:40). They break down everything from their team dynamic and final-round nerves to the controversial cheating scandal and much more. At the top of the show, we dive into the latest golf headlines, including interesting comments from Tiger Woods following his press conference at the Genesis Invitational.

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Anthony Kim may have just completed the greatest comeback in golf history! We break down his emotional win in Adelaide and the journey that brought him back to the top. Then, Collin Morikawa closes in epic fashion at Pebble, Scottie Scheffler stays red-hot, and Frankie recaps his unforgettable weekend at the Daytona 500.

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Neal Shipley joins the show (58:00) fresh off making the first hole-in-one in TGL history. Does the simulator ace count? Plus we discuss data in game improvement, being on the range with Scottie, and beating Tiger at Augusta. Also in the show, we discuss QB’ing a buddies golf trip, Charlie Woods committing to Florida State, and play Closest To The Pin.

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On today’s episode, we break down a wild Sunday at the Waste Management, where Chris Gotterup emerged over Hideki Matsuyama (2:00). We dive into another top-5 finish from Scottie Scheffler (56:00), Patrick Reed’s continued hot streak (59:50), and Brandel Chamblee’s controversial comments about The Players (1:14:50). Plus, a little Super Bowl talk (35:10).

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We’re live from the driving range at the Waste Management with our good friend Joel Dahmen (27:00)! Then, PGA Tour swing coach David Woods joins the show to break down our swings and share some valuable tips (53:30).

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It’s Waste Management week and we’re live from the loudest hole in golf. The guys break down Justin Rose’s wire-to-wire win, Bryson DeChambeau taking shots at a new LIV rule change, and Nelly Korda battling brutal conditions for another victory. Then it’s all WM Open as we build a four-leg parlay of players we think will make the cut, attempt to guess the last 10 winners at TPC Scottsdale, and close the show with an interview from tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg.

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TaylorMade CEO David Abeles joins the show (37:20) for an incredible interview on running a multi-billion dollar golf company, partnering with the top-3 players in the world (plus Tiger Woods), a driver that saved the company, the mini driver craze and much more. While we’re recording, Patrick Reed returning to the PGA Tour news breaks (1:53:30). And we talk: Koepka’s first call being Tiger (13:30), Nelly Korda’s candid WTGL comments (23:20), Bill Belichick getting snubbed (1:33:50), Rory mocking Cantlay’s foot waggle (29:50), and finish with Closest To The Pin (1:38:20).

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Scottie Scheffler notches his 20th (!) PGA Tour victory, and we break it all down (2:06) — the stats behind his dominance, how he’s changing the game, and whether he’s getting enough love outside the golf world. Then, we dive into Patrick Reed’s win in Dubai (31:05) and make predictions for Brooks Koepka’s debut at the Farmers (42:10). To close out the show, we’re joined by Daryl Boe, a man who has played more than 2,700 golf courses worldwide, sharing incredible stories from a lifetime spent trying to play 3,000 courses (1:01:10).

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We’re live from the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, joined by a very special guest, Internet Invitational star, The Duke (32:30). He dives into his life story, how he discovered his love for the game of golf, his rise to internet stardom, and much more in a wide-ranging conversation that only someone like the Duke can deliver.

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Tommy Lad joins the show (7:25). We talk the new Qi4D, Ryder Cup success, playing left-handed and much more. After Tommy, Colt Knost hops on (49:40) to talk his promotion into CBS Golf’s super tower with Jim Nantz, Brooks Koepka returning at their first event of the year, and what he sees as a key separator for Scottie Scheffler.

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The Fore Play crew finally has a hole in one… kind of. Trent is back from his nearly 12-hour hole in one livestream and breaks it all down (2:10). The guys then dive into the latest from the LIV Golf saga, including whether Bryson could stay competitive by just playing YouTube golf (45:10). Then, to close out the show Riggs is joined by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated to break down all things Brooks Koepka and LIV Golf (1:28:55).

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The Brooks Koepka news breaks in the middle of our recording (47:30). Scottie Scheffler joins the show (9:40). Anthony Kim earns back his LIV status (1:32:00). Mintzy descended upon Scottsdale (1:42:00). As you can imagine, this is a big show.

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On today’s episode, Riggs breaks down how he’s preparing to share his house for the weekend with the one and only Ben Mintz (1:50). Then, our Closest to the Pin segment returns (16:05), Frankie runs through his list of the states with at least five Top 100 public golf courses (35:45), we dive into a breakdown of American history (56:55), and much more!

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New Year and like everyone else we’ve got resolutions, stories from the holiday break, takes on the Brooks and LIV news, an iconic Jon Cooper update, and a circled date already as the potential day of the year in golf.

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As 2025 comes to a close, the boys wrap up the year with their final episode. They cover everything from Trent’s battle with a stomach bug (3:05) to Mito Pereira’s shocking retirement (23:15), and debate whether noted YouTube golf fan LeBron James might tee it up in next year’s Internet Invitational (40:20). The show wraps with a dose of holiday spirit and some Christmas trivia (1:04:00).

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Scottie Scheffler takes home Player of the Year honors for the fourth straight season, prompting the guys to debate whether Rory McIlroy has a case after his illustrious 2025 season (4:50). From there, they discuss coming of age at Barstool and when they finally started to feel like real adults (25:50). The episode wraps with 12 trivia questions from the 2025 golf season (53:00) and our thoughts on the Knicks winning the third annual NBA Cup (1:20:30).

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On today’s episode, Frankie recaps a wild weekend that had him rubbing elbows with NHL legend and Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper (11:30). He breaks down their hang at Borrelli’s and how it led to a friendly wager at Saturday’s game. The guys also dive into a disastrous penalty at Q-School (53:55), sparking a conversation about the inaccuracy of ball-marking on the greens. They wrap things up by discussing why more people don't practice tough shots (1:08:40) and run through the courses that have hosted the most U.S. Opens (1:21:05).

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Frankie may be losing his position as our list guy as we battle through a couple great top-10s. We discuss charitable efforts in today’s world, the intricacies of product creation, and much more as we’re together again in Southern California.

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On today’s episode, the guys are live from adidas Golf headquarters in Carlsbad, California. They cover a wide range of topics, including Frankie questioning how far technology has really come (28:00), Brooks Koepka potentially parting ways with LIV Golf (44:00), which states have the highest percentage of private golf courses (56:50), plus plenty more to wrap up the show.

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On today’s episode, we’ve got a full slate of December golf news to unpack. We dive into the latest Ryder Cup controversy, with Justin Thomas’ comments about green speeds—and who might be at fault—stirring up chatter across the golf world (8:30). We also break down Tiger Woods’ recent press conference (41:10), discuss Rory McIlroy’s favorite course down under (55:10), and wrap things up by congratulating our good friend Colt Knost on his well-deserved promotion to the broadcast booth (1:10:40).

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On today’s episode, the boys return from Thanksgiving with a full slate of topics. They dive into the wild Lane Kiffin saga (14:55), explore potential schedule changes coming to the PGA Tour (33:00), break down the Million Dollar Skins Match (1:03:00), and as always cover plenty more along the way!

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Yip Strickler joins the show (14:15) to talk sandbagging rats, the Barstool Classic champions, and what led him down a path in golf social justice. Plus we discuss Thanksgiving, Jack Nicklaus updates (1:00:30), and take a few voicemails (1:21:10).

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On today’s episode, we’re live from the Barstool Classic Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. The guys break down what makes the event so special, tease a potential format change, and revisit a Barstool Classic social media legend, Yip Strickler, as he continues policing tournament handicaps. In the second half of the show, we’re joined by our very own super producer, Brendan Jones, who takes us behind the scenes of everything that went into editing and producing the Internet Invitational. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Barstool Classic Championship from Grayhawk Golf Club 17:40 - Barstool Classic format change 33:15 - Yip Strickler Barstool Classic handicap police 50:40 - States with the lowest handicap index 1:01:05 - How the internet invitational was produced & edited

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On today’s episode, Frankie speaks out for the first time since the Internet Invitational finale. He breaks down his bladed chip on 18, the cheating allegations that shook his team, and how he feels about everything months later. Then, we’re joined by 5-time PGA Tour winner Nick Taylor, who shares what it’s like to win his national open, life on the PGA Tour, the mental side of golf, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Frankie addresses losing the Internet Invitational 27:05 - Addressing the multiple cheating allegations 50:45 - Nick Taylor joins the show! 52:20 - Growing up playing golf in Canada 1:00:30 - What it’s like winning your national open 1:08:45 - Strategy & the mental side of golf 1:31:00 - Making it on the PGA Tour 1:44:05 - Guessing the Top 10 players from 2007

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On today’s episode, the guys dive into all things Internet Invitational — from what it’s really like competing with a million dollars on the line, to drafting the perfect team, and certain players meteoric rise to stardom. After wrapping up the Invitational talk, the crew breaks down one course's efforts to crack down on pace of play before Frankie closes out the show with a fun trivia game about the states with the most golf courses! 0:00 - Intro 6:55 - Talking Internet Invitational (EP5. SPOILERS) 20:35 - The nature of playing for your team 34:45 - Trying to make fair teams 39:05 - An insane Cliff Hangers course 43:40 - The internet invitational is producing super stars 54:30 - Cody “Beef” Franke scholarship fund 1:01:10 - Another win for the spider putter 1:09:05 - Cracking down on pace of play 1:22:25 - States with the most golf course trivia! 1:36:35 - Kai Trump LPGA exemption

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Collin Morikawa joins the show live from TPC Las Vegas with the crew. We talk all Ryder Cup things, the intrigue of the Internet Invitational, his relationship with the media, giving speeches after winning major championships, his long-standing adidas partnership, the best food in Vegas and much more.

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LIV Golf announces it will innovatively evolve to 72-hole events. The Old Course at St. Andrews will undergo “enhancements” ahead of the 2027 Open. Is this the line we won’t accept to cross? Gary Player says he’s the 3rd best player of all time “not even a question.” Frankie brings an all-time trivia. A new Texas destination called Wild Spring Dunes has us questioning the most-desired U.S. golf destinations we’re yet to visit.

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Robby Berger, Joey Coldcuts & Fat Perez join the show to talk everything Internet Invitational. We get into the Luke Kwon sleeping saga, the massive undertaking the edit has been, and where it all goes from here. Before BDS, we discuss the iconic World Series Game 7 and more. (7:45) Internet invitational (12:00) Shouting out the Internet Invitational editors (27:35) Riggs gets sent a glass of wine (35:45) World Series Game 7 (51:55) Bob does sports joins the show!

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We remember the life of our beloved friend and colleague Cody "Beef" Franke.

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On today’s episode, Frankie and Trent go behind the greens with two fascinating guests from the golf world. First, they chat with former NFL punter turned golf pro Ty Zentner, who shares his remarkable journey from life as a journeyman punter to becoming an assistant golf pro in Wamego, Kansas. Then, Jeremy, the creator of the popular Spud Run Golf Instagram page, joins the show to tell the story of building a golf course in his own backyard. He breaks down how Spud Run Golf became an Airbnb golfer’s paradise and offers insight into growing a unique golf business from the ground up. 0:00 - Intro 8:00 - Trent’s health jounrney has begun 9:20 - Frankie’s family goes to Woodloch 14:50 - Retro 1995 US Open Program 23:05 - Former NFL Punter Ty Zentner joins the show! 41:35 - Spun Run Golf joins the show! 1:10:05 - Behind the greens recap 1:22:10 - Keegan’s Ryder Cup comments 1:32:05 - Frankie & Pup Punk in Iowa City 1:40:30 - Islanders win 3 in a row 1:44:20 - Talking Dancing With The Stars

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by TaylorMade club fitter Adrian Rietveld, the man behind the gear of some of golf’s biggest stars — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood. Adrian shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from working with these superstars and offers fascinating insight into the art and science behind fitting players for their equipment. 0:00 - Intro 14:40 - Adrian Rietveld joins the show! 1:09:50 - Riggs vs. Kirk video drops tonight 1:18:25 - Frankie’s experience caddying for Riggs 1:26:50 - Good Good PGA Tour Tournament 1:32:20 - What is a reasonable price for a round of golf?

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2026 Presidents Cup Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy join the podcast. With the event headed to Medinah, the captains discuss what makes team golf so compelling, the U.S. team’s dominance, how the International squad continues to come together, and Medinah’s course setup following renovations led by none other than Ogilvy himself. Before that, the guys react to some (mean) comments from an old friend, talk about getting back into fitness, the renaissance of sports trading cards, and share an update on the Internet Invitational!

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On todays’ pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem’s Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele’s impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery 15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone? 34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup 47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports 1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic 1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without 1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan 1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off 1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update 1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas Stars

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On today’s episode, the guys break down Trent’s latest Breaking 85 attempt and reflect on how far his game has come. From there, they cover the Yankees extending their season, the growing risks of AI in today’s world, and the burning question on every golf fan’s mind: when will Tiger Woods make his long-awaited return to tournament golf? 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - New Breaking 85 out now! 14:10 - How do you hit it farther? 22:10 - Yankee extend series vs. Blue Jays 32:40 - Ai is getting out of control! 54:05 - Close to the downfall of smart phones? 1:06:31 - How close is Tiger to a return? 1:26:15 - Player update: Max Homa 1:29:25 - NHL Season opener

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The boys are buzzing after cashing their $80,000 Writer Cup bet on the Cowboys. The money talk continues as they dive into LIV Golf’s reported billion-dollar losses and what it means for the league’s future, before wrapping things up with listener voicemails and Trent’s encounter with Oz the Mentalist. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - $80,000 Writer Cup bet hits! 18:15 - Mark Sanchez & Emergency rooms 22:40 - Shoutout Greg Olsen! 25:15 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 29:00 - New Breaking 85 31:30 - Fall golf is here! 37:25 - LIV Golf bleeding money 1:14:20 - Alistair Docherty’s top-5 finish 1:19:50 - No more gimmie putts in match play? 1:27:15 - Would you do the hot chip challenge to play Augusta? 1:30:25 - An insane Scottie stat 1:35:50 - Trent sees Oz the Mentalist

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Kirk Minihane joins the show to break down the total system failure of the United States Ryder Cup team. The conversation covers what went wrong this year, potential candidates for the next captaincy, and how the U.S. can fix things moving forward. The boys also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Bethpage crowds as the media scrutiny continues to build.

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Our full knee jerk reactions to the 2025 Bethpage Ryder Cup. The fans, the envelope rule, Keegan’s captaincy, Bethpage’s course setup, USA’s Sunday charge, TV coverage, Lowry’s putt. All of it.

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The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, USA vs Europe. We are live in Long Island we talk everything Ryder Cup the captains, course setup, who will be paired with who, the upcoming weather and even what they wore. Brandel had some things to say about Bryson so we dive into that and we are wrestling what to make a $80,000 bet on. All on this show.

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It’s finally here. It’s Ryder Cup week and we’re joined by Team USA vice captain Brandt Snedeker talking course setup, pairings strategies, controlling nerves and hearing first tee stories from Brandt’s Ryder Cup playing days. Before Brandt, we discuss Bryson and Rory getting spicy with each other and a former European player saying crowds are too wild for wives and girlfriends to even attend. 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Finally Ryder Cup week! 11:10 - Riggs vs. Frankie at Bethpage Black 15:00 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 19:15 - Barstool Golf Ryder Cup merch 27:05 - Bryson chirping Rory? 36:45 - Rory doesn’t care about the Ryder Cup? 41:00 - New York crowd expectations 53:35 - Finally a close Ryder Cup? 1:02:20 - Ryder Cup live show at Borrelli’s! 1:07:45 - Brandt Snedeker joins the show!

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Author Shane Ryan joins to take a deep dive with Riggs. We delve into the Ryder Cup’s history, the evolution into the spectacle that it is today, the true importance of captaincies, how to rank player characteristics, who should be the real favorite, home advantage over time and what we’re expecting to see this year. Plus Riggs discusses Bethpage Black being announced as the host for more majors. 0:00 - Intro 4:35 - Bethpage Black announcement! 17:55 - Writer Cup episodes 21:20 - Thank you for all the support! 25:40 - The Sentry leaves Kapalua 33:45 - Ryder Cup deep dive with Shane Ryan

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Xander Schauffele joins the show to talk about becoming a father, battling through struggles in his game, his partnership with Patrick Cantlay, and looking ahead to the Ryder Cup. Before Xander, we dive into Scottie’s latest win and share a major announcement about our new partnership with Adidas. 0:00 - Intro 5:20 - Dave meets Frankie’s baby 15:30 - Major announcement about our partnership with Adidas 43:00 - Scottie wins Procore Championship 51:45 - 2025 Emmys 54:35 - Riggs & Franki’es Ryder Cup bets 1:02:20 - Xander Schauffele joins!

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In this episode, we’re joined by Sekulima Isaac ( @Isaacstylesgolf ), who shares his inspiring mission to grow the game of golf in his home country of Uganda. We also sit down with Kyle Brodhagen, General Manager of Stratford Muni in Canada, to get an inside look at the day-to-day life of running a golf course. Plus, we dive into Rory McIlroy (?) appearing on a USA Ryder Cup shirt, to Tiger Woods' swing video making waves, and Tyrrell Hatton’s wild night of partying. 0:00 - Intro 10:15 - Previewing two fantastic interviews 19:30 - Rory McIlroy Team USA silhouette 28:15 - Tyrrell Hatton’s wild night 37:40 - Tiger’s back swinging a club! 54:50 - Kyle Brodhagen, GM of the Stratford Muni, joins the show! 1:09:30 - Ugandan golf pioneer, Sekulima Isaac, joins the show!

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Rory McIlroy wins the Irish Open in style after delivering a motivational video for the Walker Cup team in which he said “I know we’re going to beat them at Bethpage.” We discuss the emerging problem the European Team seems to be, if the odds makers have it right, the wildly successful Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Alcaraz dominating the US Open and celebrating with a golf swing, and take a voicemail in From The Gallery. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Writer Cup videos dropping this week 12:40 - Rory wins Irish Open, Team Europe looking strong 20:05 - Must win Ryder Cuper for Team USA? 28:40 - Countdown to Bethpage 34:00 - Wine tasting in Napa 41:25 - Eating oysters: chew or swallow? 51:50 - Frankie’s wedding sotry 1:04:00 - New MG5 Taylormade wedges 1:13:45 - USA wins Walker Cup at Cypress Point 1:22:50 - USA Walker Cup member Stewart Hagestad joins the show 1:31:45 - Carlos Alcaraz wins U.S. Open 1:37:20 - Week 1 NFL Sunday 1:43:20 - Tommy Fleetwood & Trent Zurich Classic team?

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/foreplaypod