Any Given Monday

Michael Brennan is leading the season-long points race on PGA Tour Americas this season. He discusses his season, a collapse at last year's Tour Championship, how his game has improved, and the importance of a strong development system. 

Jhared Hack has played in PGA Tour events, won 60 mini tour events, once shot 57 with a bogey, gained Korn Ferry Tour status a few times, and lost his game completely. In July, Hack was down to $217 in his bank account when he went on an inspiring mini tour run. He discusses what's kept him going, how to perform with your back against the wall, and breaks down the costs of Q-school.

On this Friday Q&A, Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take some wild and wide-ranging questions including "Are you a traitor for going to a LIV event? Why do veteran pro golfers keep playing so long? Who is your idea Ryder Cup partner? Should I travel to Oahu to bring my son to see his dying Grandfather?" and more. 

Andrew Novak received a call from Keegan Bradley confirming he wasn't on the Ryder Cup team. It was the call he expected, but not the call he hoped for. Novak discusses the call, the team, and what he expects from his good friend Ben Griffin at Bethpage. 

PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus made news last week when he was quoted in a Golfweek article about the new PGA Tour schedule, saying he'd play against Jordan Spieth for Spieth's Signature Event sponsor invitations. But that wasn't the full story. Garrigus gives context to the quote, which was meant to be humorous and overheard as he was practicing alongside James Hahn, and provides...

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer questions sent this week on social media. From the new PGA Tour CEO's presser, how to fix a slice, LIV's staying power, and a mean tweet, we respond to our favorites. 

New PGA Tour CEO, Brian Rolapp, has been on the job three weeks and discussed his first initiatives at the helm for the first time in Wednesday's press conference. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discussed what they heard and what might be on the horizon for the Tour. 

Ryan French is joined by Korn Ferry Tour player Jeffrey Kang, who just finished 2nd at the Albertson's Boise Open to move into the top 20 on the season-long points race. The two discuss Kang's recent success and how he's preparing for KFT finals. French and Mark Baldwin discuss French's trip to Ireland to cover the Hotel Planner Tour, LIV relegation, Korn Ferry Tour finals, and...

Ryan Gerard won the Barracuda Championship and joined Any Given Monday to discuss abandoning hope of getting into The Open as second alternate, flying to Reno, winning the Barracuda, and the most unlikely celebratory round in golf history. 

Estonian Richard Teder holed out a 55-yard shot to qualify for the Open Championship this week at Portrush. Teder joins Any Given Monday to discuss the tense playoff and miraculous hole-out. Mark Baldwin joins French to pay tribute to this week's opposite field event, the 'Cuda. The two discuss their history there, the Monday Q, the perilous moment for the tournament, Grant Horvat turnin...

Ward Jarvis famously helped Brendon Todd find his game when he was totally lost. Jarvis is a performance coach who has since helped many professional golfers strengthen and improve their mental games. On this episode, Ryan French discusses Jarvis' journey, the Todd comeback, how Jarvis helps people vanquish negative emotions, and how to cure the yips. 

Roger Sloan is grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour, fighting to keep his status and has just made a major discovery in his swing. Sloan discusses his recent struggles, how he came upon the swing epiphany, and what it means going forward.  

Long-hitting Auston Kim had her career-best finish last week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas, where the setup was questionable. Kim gives her thoughts on tournament setup, discusses her aspirations to become truly great and leave a legacy on the LPGA Tour, talks about her reading list, and discusses her gaming skills. 

This is a big week for 17-year-old Blades Brown: he has a chance to earn special temporary membership on the Korn Ferry Tour. Host Ryan French and Blades discuss the jump from junior golf to pro golf, what he's working on in his game, his experience on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and the opportunity this week presents.

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the U.S. Open and are joined by successful U.S. Open qualifiers Grant Haefner and Chase Johnson. 

James Nicholas and Chandler Blanchet are two of the players who successfully navigated "golf's longest day" and qualified for the U.S. Open. Ryan French spoke with Nicholas and Mark Baldwin interviewed Blanchet after they punched their tickets. 

Author Michael Bamberger talks about his new book, The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among The Pros , about his adventure chasing professional golf tours as a caddie, a pro-am participant, volunteer, and writer. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin read the uplifting book and interviewed Bamberger. Book out June 3. 

Four years ago, Hailee Cooper nearly quit golf. Now she's playing the weekend at the U.S. Women's Open. Cooper joins Any Given Monday from Erin Hills after Round 2 to talk about the championship, her rounds, and her journey. 

Roger Sloan has played 154 events on the PGA Tour and currently sits 112th on the Korn Ferry Tour Order of Merit. Sloan got some help from a veteran PGA Tour player recently and is finding his way back to form. Sloan and Monday Q Info now have the same sponsor: Dad Water. Ryan French and Sloan talk about Dad Water and company founder, Bryce Morrison, joins AGM to share a story and talk about the e...

Former Clemson star Bryson Nimmer has been battling through the developmental ranks with conditional Korn Ferry Tour status since he turned pro in 2019. With a baby on the way, he was considering moving on from professional golf when he got into the Tulum Championship on KFT, played the tournament of his life and won -- but it nearly wasn't enough. Stuart Macdonald holed out from 103 yards to...

Ben Griffin joins Ryan French to discuss winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with teammate (and last week's AGM guest) Andrew Novak. Griffin talks about the win, the ups-and-downs of the profession, the advice he'd give to aspiring Tour players, and how he approaches the ever-shifting professional golf landscape. 

Andrew Novak lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. He discusses the biggest moment of his career so far, how his career his progressing, and why the Ryder Cup is on his mind. 

Ryan French broke the story of Wesley Bryan's suspension from the PGA Tour for playing in a LIV YouTube influencer match, The Duels: Miami. The story sent Seismic waves through the golf world and was picked up by major news outlets. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss what happened, how the news came about, and what it means for the professional golf world. 

Happy Masters Week! Ryan French and Mark Baldwin talk The Masters with Sungjae Im's caddie and former PGA Tour player, Willy Wilcox. Wilcox joined Any Given Monday from the parking lot at Augusta National during a rain delay. 

Ryan French interviews Andrew Chi, the Valspar Championship Monday qualifier who had $60 in his account when he qualified for his first PGA Tour event. Chi discusses a whirlwind of a week, playing a practice round with Adam Scott and Ben An, and how the golf community rallied around him.