Beyond the Clubhouse

Stanford Senior Karl Vilips recalls winning the Pac 12 Championship with his teammates this spring, talks about playing in his 1st US Open in June, and previews the US Amateur at Cherry Hills.

Liberty University Senior Isaac Simmons looks ahead to the US Amateur at Cherry Hills and Colorado Golf Club. We revisit his summer highlight playing in his first US Open with his dad Scott on the bag and playing practice rounds with Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and Justin Rose. Lastly, Isaac shares some fun stories with his college teammates in various events.

Erik van Rooyen's caddie, best friend and former college teammate at Minnesota Alex Gaugert joins the pod from Minneapolis this week where he Monday qualified and will play in his first PGA Tour event the 3M Open. Alex shares the stories of his crazy travel plans that led into his qualifying round in Minneapolis and how he wanted to leave after eight holes and a weather delay. He also shares a...

Golf Historian Stephen Proctor joins the show and we discuss what we love about playing links golf in Scotland-with a focus on courses outside the Open rota like Montrose Golf Links, Crail, North Berwick, and Royal Dornoch. What does it feel like to spend time in the town of St. Andrews and enjoy its people? We explore that and other topics as well. Thanks to the Angus Concil and Visit Scotland fo...

Tour veteran Stewart Cink shares some of his favorite 2009 Open Championship stories of beating Tom Watson in a playoff, shares what it's like to have wife Lisa as his new caddie, and how much he's enjoying playing with his old friends recently on the Champions Tour..

Cam Smith joined the pod pre-merger at LIV Golf DC at the end of May. For a wide-ranging 11 mins we chat about his 2022 Open Championship win, drinking beers out of the claret jug, celebrating the win back home in Florida, how much he loves playing LIV Golf with his Ripper GC teammates, and more.

Rickie Fowler shared what he does to slow things down when he's playing in final groups and recalled moments from his close call at the 2014 Open Championship at this year's venue Hoylake on this episode. We also explore some of Fowler's key tips for us weekend golfers with driving, chipping, and bunker shots. This interview is from March 2023 at Bay Hill.

We often see names on a US Open leaderboard that we don't recognize. Here's a chance to get to know three of those amateurs who made it through the Final Qualifier on Golf's Longest Day including college players.

Before the PGA Tour and LIV partnered together, we caught up with Abe Ancer on life on LIV Golf, being part of a team with Sergio Garcia, the US Open & much more.

From LIV Golf DC, Patrick Reed joins and shares his thoughts on social media, how the media portrays him and the vibe between LIV golfers and PGA Tour players at majors. Sergio Garcia also joins briefly for a chat about qualifying for the US Open and the importance of Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship win.

Adam Scott joined for a short chat about his 2013 breakthrough Masters win. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the win. Scott remembers the closing holes and the playoff against Angel Cabrera in the fading light from that rainy finish in 2013. He also explains why he thinks he plays Augusta so well, even to this day. Garrett also discusses your answers on Twitter on what would be the best...

Shane Lowry joins for a short interview about the Masters and what he's learned about Augusta National in 7 tournaments there. He also looks at the other major venues for this year including LACC which he's played and expects a great test from. Mackenzie Hughes talks about why he thinks his game suits Augusta National as he approaches his fourth Masters. Hughes also gives insightful tips f...

Sahith Theegala discusses what he's most looking forward to for his first Masters coming up. The 25-year-old also shares what his rapid rise on the PGA Tour has been like.

Andrew Putnam shares his initial reaction to the USGA's proposed changes to the golf ball and scaling back distance. Putnam discusses the possibility of having to possibly adapt to a different ball for major championships down the road. Putnam also talks about his season and what he's learned from being in multiple final groups on Sundays. The 34-year-old finishes the episode with some hel...

Justin Rose joins from Bay Hill to talk Arnold Palmer, swing tips to improve our game, and his anticipation for the Masters. Collin Morikawa also joins briefly from Bay Hill to look ahead to the majors and Ryder Cup.

40-year veteran caddie Billy Foster talks about his career in golf, including stories during his five years with Seve Ballesteros. Foster pinpoints some of his current player Matt Fitzpatrick's biggest strengths as well and tells us about the crazy atmosphere around the 16th hole at the Phoenix Open. He also touches on the LIV Golf Va PGA Tour rift.

33 year old PGA Tour winner Tyler Duncan shares his experience growing up and playing junior golf in Indiana, his favorite music, practice habits, and more. Interview from December 2020.

PGA Tour Radio play by play announcer Will Haskett joins as we look at players to watch for 2023. We also discuss some of the rookies on the PGA Tour as well as who Will expects to contend in majors for 2023.

Dylan Wu shares funny story about getting into the Sony Open, his goals for his second year on Tour, LIV Golf vs PGA Tour, and what it's like to have his brother Jeremy on the bag.

LPGA star Stacy Lewis shares memorable stories from her career including at the Solheim Cup, winning the AIG Women's Open in 2013, and more. The 37-year-old also dishes on her favorite things about St. Andrews and what the experience is like in the town and the unforgettable Scottish people.

32-year professional golf caddie Kenny Harms shares some stories of his experiences inside the ropes with the likes of Hale Irwin, Hubert Green, and his current player Kevin Na. Harms also shares thoughts on being a part of LIV Golf, what the experience is like out there for caddies, and what he misses about the PGA Tour.

Tony shares about the mentality needed to overcome close calls and become a consistent winner on Tour as he did in 2022. The 33-year-old also explains why he plays so well at the Masters each year and much more.

10x major winner Annika Sorenstam joins the pod from earlier in the spring and shares her thoughts on Jon Rahm, Nelly Korda, the Solheim Cup, St. Andrews, and much more. The 72-time LPGA winner also shares with us how to get the most out of our practice time before a round,.

Tour vet Charlie Wi joins to discuss what his rookie was like on the PGA Tour Champions, his love for the LA Dodgers, and some swing advice for recreational golfers.

59-year-old fan favorite Rocco Mediate gives some blunt thoughts on LIV Golf and why he doesn't like the way some players have defected over there. Rocco also shares stories about his 2008 US Open duel with Tiger Woods, moments with fellow PA native Arnold Palmer, and thoughts on Champions Tour life.