Strokes Gained Talking

We recap the 2026 U.S. Open, discussing Wyndham Clark's win, fan behaviour, and whether major championship setups should reward great golf or simply punish mistakes. We also hear from Jordan after securing his place in Final Open Qualifying, share some of the biggest pressure moments we've faced in competition, and reflect on what we've learned from recent experiences across club champ...

$17m separated 1st and 100th position in the 2025 FedEx Cup Rankings. While Tommy Fleetwood made his breakthrough win and soared up the world rankings, Taylor Moore fought to keep his tour card until the very end. We look at the stats and other performance metrics to understand their season differences. How big is the gap in reality?

Are all golf pros rich? Do they ever hit bad shots? What's the difference between Scottie Scheffler and an average PGA Tour player? In part 2, Challenge Tour and Satellite Tour pros address common misconceptions and bust more myths.

Rob Foley and Jordan Sundborg address pro golf's biggest myths. Are tour golf courses really that hard? What looks simple but is actually very difficult? And do they get access to better equipment? We confirm and deny the biggest misconceptions surrounding technique, mentality and tour life.

Aaron Rai conquers Aronimink to claim the 2026 PGA Championship. He definitely wasn't our pick this week, but he showed how plotters still have a place at the top level. He becomes the first Englishman to win the PGA in over 100 years. We delve into key stats and interesting storylines, and begin the episode by chatting about our own golf performances.

Saudi-backed LIV will run out of funding at the end of 2026. How will this impact the tour as we know it? And should we allow players to return to the PGA Tour? Also we look ahead at the PGA Championship played at Aronimink Golf Club. Find out if we've chosen the usual suspects or outsiders as our winners. Reitan wins on the PGA Tour and we praise a 14-shot win in Barcelona.

Our very own SGT player, Rob Foley, talks us through his rise to the HotelPlanner Tour. Golf wasn't always top of the agenda as he played football and rugby to a decent level, but what made him concentrate on our game? And what skills are required to compete at the top level? We answer your questions.

Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth person to win back-to-back Masters. We look at how our predictions played out and interesting storylines, including Fred Couples' impressive putting performance and Sergio Garcia's outburst. And is Rory now the greatest European of all time? Or does that still sit with Seve?

We deep dive into the stats, recent form and Augusta National experience required to win the green jacket. The Masters always surprises us and some of these insights may surprise you too. Will Rory McIlroy become the first player since Tiger to defend the title? Also we discuss Tiger Woods' disaster, Gary Woodland's emotional comeback win and Alex Fitzpatrick's maiden victory.

SGT haven't been shy about sharing their opinions and that continues in this week's episode. Controversial opinions on golf attire, equipment, golf courses and others. Listen along to these hot takes and talking points surrounding the game.

Big changes are coming to the golf world in 2028. Governing bodies are rolling back the golf ball to control driver distances for especially long hitters. But is this the best way to keep the game "fair"? We look at the process, pros, cons and maybe better ways to protect the game long-term. We look back on LIV Golf action and Cameron Young's win at The Players.

DP World Tour player and Challenge Tour winner, Jeremy Freiburghaus, joins a special guest episode. From the Swiss amateur ranks to Europe's top tour, Jeremy has experienced it all in the game. He shares his winning mindset, career setbacks and future goals. Listen to learn what it takes to make it on tour. He also tells us about his app - Strokes Gained Training - available on iOS to track st...

Our first round of Q&A addressed by two tour pros and two plus handicap golfers. How to find sponsorship? Tips for chipping yips? Best player we've played with? And other technical, mental and strategical questions. We look back at Jacob Bridgeman's clutch win on the PGA Tour and praise Cameron Adam's performance in Kenya.

Anthony Kim's unbelievable win get us thinking about the sport's greatest comebacks. Tiger Woods, Catriona Matthew & Darren Clarke overcame the odds to achieve historic wins. And what about Tom Watson's near win at Turnberry in 2009? We also reflect on Collin Morikawa's performance at Pebble Beach in a mini-comeback of his own.

What is strokes gained? This popular metric is often mentioned on TV but the casual golfer, and experienced too, can get confused. In this episode, we define strokes gained, discuss why it's important and how you can implement it into your game. We start by looking back at DP World and PGA Tour action.

In this final part, we discuss the remaining 5 things we wish we knew when we were junior golfers. Practicing with purpose, accepting bad shots, learning course management, developing alongside better players and mastering short game are the key talking points. Also we look back at action on the DP World and PGA Tour.

Join us as we share the lessons we wish we knew when starting golf. From your game's blueprint and playing to it, to making your driver a weapon, you will understand everything required to get better at the toughest sport. We look back at Patrick Reed's 4-shot win and Blades Brown's near-59 on the PGA Tour.

Join us for this debate-style episode as we discuss the current and potential future moves in the golf world. In the second part of our LIV vs PGA segment, we look into Rory McIlroy's role, merger talks and Brooks Koepka's return. We start by reflecting on Nacho Elvira's dramatic win and also recap the Sony Open.

LIV Golf caused a whirlwind when it emerged in 2022. We talk about the format, prize money and player moves, as well as the knock on effects to the PGA Tour. What works well? What needs to improve?

At the start of a New Year, we discuss how to set effective goals for 2026. We look at frameworks like SMART to compare pro and top amateur goals, and also reflect on mistakes from previous years. Casual weekend golfers will learn how to get better while still having fun. Also we catch-up on LIV announcements which will feature in next week's episode.

Christmas Quiz 2025 is kindly hosted by Jamie McIntosh who splits up the team to face golf trivia questions. Major winners, open venues and famous faces feature in the rounds. Play along at home and see if you can beat our scores.

Our good friend and former Stirling University teammate, Fin Hamilton, shares his golf tourism expertise. We recall funny stories from playing college golf tournaments in biblical conditions, and also our favourite courses and holes in Scotland. We recap on DP World Tour victories and also PGA Tour Q School.

We discuss the role of a caddie, and how it has evolved over the years. It's clear that they do more than just carry a bag - preparation, strategy, emotion management and elite golf IQ are all important traits. Also we look at how a world class caddie's earning potential compares to the development tours. The podcast starts by looking back at DP World Tour moments in Australia and South Af...

Discover the secrets behind scratch-level golf while juggling a full-time job. Join two plus-handicap amateurs and a tour pro as they break down key performance stats, competitive mindset and edge required to reach the next level. We also catch-up on PGA Tour results and recent compensation scheme, and the LPGA's improved prize money for 2026.

Jack Cope returns to chat about his transition from amateur to pro golf. We learn about the huge adjustment to the pro game and what he's learnt in his first few years on tour. Injury has struck him once again but he's eager to come back stronger than before. Last week's DP World Tour action saw Matt Fitzpatrick win once again in Dubai, and we look at other key performances over the weekend.