Fore Play

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. You can find every episode of this...

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. 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

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. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts,...

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. 0:0...

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....

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 A...

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'...

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 voicema...

We are in person in Portland, Oregon and joined by our guy Beef. We discuss the most iconic shots amateur golfers can possibly hit (like 17th at Sawgrass), buddies trip destination options, the best airport terminals, loving big tennis matches, Tiger’s anticipated turn to pro, the Ryder Cup for the PGA of America and much more. 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - The boys in Portland 9:00 - Barstool Classic in Ca...

If Keegan Bradley weren’t the Ryder Cup captain at the ripe age of 39, would he absolutely be playing? We discuss Europe being +150 underdogs after making their captain’s picks, Keegan’s importance as captain, and what we think it’s going to take at Bethpage Black. Plus: A back tee rule controversy, Frankie’s first US Open tennis experience, and Trent’s ruling himself out on dairy. 0:00 - Intro 3:...

Tommy joins the show to discuss finally winning at East Lake, important equipment tweaks, and the upcoming Ryder Cup. Before Tommy, the crew reactions to Keegan not picking himself and breaks down all thoughts on how the picks and the two teams stack up. 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Live reaction to USA captain’s picks 13:30 - Our thoughts on the six captain’s picks 28:15 - Possible pairings for team USA 4...

Tommy Fleetwood FINALLY wins. We discuss one of our favorite people in golf. Plus we debate whether Keegan Bradley should or will choose himself for the Ryder Cup and which picks we’d each take if it were us. The Cypress Point video is finally here. Brian Rolapp had an impressive introduction and Tiger as the chairman of anything is a good thing. 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Tommy Fleetwood wins the Tour C...

The PGA Tour has a new Competition Committee. We react to the breaking news of this new committee and also take a look at what the Tour Championship would look like in a match play format. We also dive very deep into the future of ai, the evolution of human civilization, the Savannah Bananas, and MUCH more. 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - The boys in Denver 8:15 - Returning to Raindance 11:45 - Tour Champions...

Scottie Scheffler chips in on 17 at the BMW to deliver a true moment of domination. We discuss the Internet Invitational at Big Cedar last week, Ben Griffin OD’ing on creatine while four-putting, Bryson wanting to play a TOUR event before the Ryder Cup, Ted Scott’s substitute caddie raking in over $300K, and our latest Ryder Cup USA picks. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Little Frankie’s first time flying 7:3...

Greg Nathan, CEO of the National Golf Foundation, joins the show to break down the unprecedented growth of golf—from skyrocketing participation and new player demographics to the evolution of how the game is played and experienced by everyone! 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.li...

Tommy Fleetwood suffers more heartbreak. We have some opinions on the new “smart tracer.” It’s Internet Invitational Week. Can Scottie not close without Ted Scott? Ryder Cup speculations, a voicemail on divots, and Rose is timeless. 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/foreplay...

One of our favorite course architects, DMK, joins the show to talk opening the brand new Scarecrow, building the original course at Bandon Dunes and seeing it host men’s and women’s U.S. Amateurs, and the process of naming and branding courses. Before DMK, Riggs and Trent ask if there’s a world in which Scottie doesn’t win the playoffs, discuss an upcoming Arcadia Bluffs trip, and give an apparel...

Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup joins the show to discuss playing behind enemy lines in the final group with Rory, finishing 3rd at The Open, and what it will take to make the Ryder Cup team. Before Gotterup, we discuss notable names to miss the Tour playoffs, Trent’s Dead & Company Gold Gate weekend, and Riggs’ trip through the PNW to Coeur d’Alene. You can find every episode of this show on...

Happy Gilmore 2 is all the rage right now, coming in with a record 46.7M views in its first 3 days. Riggs is back and we delve deeper into our real, hard, candid takes on everything about the iconic sequel. Bryson has a few new videos circulating; we weigh in honestly on those. Plus: An outrageous air travel story, comparing gravity and space to God, and a glowing review of Gamble Sands and its ne...

New York Islanders superstar, Mat Barzal joins us for his first podcast appearance on any show. He addresses his improbable two aces in six days, future of the New York Islanders, why he loves golf and everything in between. We give our honest reviews of Happy Gilmore 2, chat the surprising 3M, Trent’s sinus problem, a catastrophic alien ship and much more. You can find every episode of this show...

The major season has concluded so it goes us debating… somehow… should The PLAYERS be a major? We believe we have a compelling case. We also forge the “Fore Play Way Too Early U.S. Ryder Cup Team,” try to combat doom scrolling, and weigh in on Tiger looking like he’s ready to step inside the ropes at any moment. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime M...

Full Open Championship recap. We discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, his comments on fulfillment, and the narrative now compared to when Tiger dominated. We also delve into Royal Portrush as a venue, Kiz’s comments on Wyndham Clark’s Oakmont ban, the broadcast, Bryson’s fight, Rory’s home country week, Bethpage Black, our Cypress experience and much more. You can find every episode of this show...

We are at Cypress with the USGA and joined by the setup man for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup, Ben Kimball, and by the U.S. Walker Cup captain, Nathan Smith. Plus we talk Scottie’s press conference, Grant Horvat’s decision not to play a Tour event, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie splitting, and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members...

A huge week. The Open at Royal Portrush so we give picks & talk storylines on Rory, Scottie and more. Plus we’re out in California for an iconic few days of filming that folks may not believe. And Chris Gotterup, behind enemy lines, took down Rory McIlroy for the Scottish Open, the biggest win of his career. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Membe...

Keegan Bradley joins the show (26:56) to talk being a playing captain, inspiration from prior Ryder Cup leaders, and winning the Travelers Championship. Then a big new guest. Lauri Loewenberg, the dream expert, takes us through quite the session on reoccurring golf dreams and much, much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad...