I Hate This F***ing Game

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Valeria Brannen, golfer, coach, and author of Swing Away . Valeria's golf journey began at just six years old in Colombia, where she competed in junior championships and won two South American Championships before moving to the United States at 18. Her career has included playing on the Futures Tour, appearing on Golf Channel's The Big Break , and hosting te...

On this week's episode, Reed and Josh answer your Questions from the Internet. Some of this week's questions include: What aspect of a tour pros game would help your own game the most? What accessory is the biggest waste of money? We talk blades v. forgiving clubs. Who should be using which? We take a course management question and discuss how to curb cheating in scrambles.  And of course, we...

In this week's Mini Episode, Reed and Josh get caught up on their own golf lives. Josh recently got back from a USGA Two Ball tournament while Reed discussed his encouraging and frustrating golf weekend.  Next, they looked at all the major golf they missed in the last two weeks. LIV Golf sure seems like it's dying. The boys break it down.  Then, Reed and Josh look to the guys who qualifi...

In this week's Pitch & Putt, Reed and Josh talk about the Presidents Cup. How was the event? How was the course? And most importantly, how was the golf? They talk about ways to fix the Presidents Cup, Scottie sitting on Saturday afternoon, and Tom Kim's pressure. All these things and more on this week's Pitch & Putt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Welcome to a brand new feature of the I Hate This F***ing Game Golf Podcast: A Pitch & Putt Episode! During the PGA off season, we'll be dropping episodes every other week. In one episode, you can expects to get caught up on all the Golf News we have missed. In the other episodes, we'll be focusing on your questions and Questions from the Internet. Episodes will drop Fridays to get you off int...

On this season finale, the boys start the pod catching everyone up with what they've been doing in their golf worlds. Not much from Josh, but Reed got out to an outing with friends and gagged with his putter. Then, the guys share some big news they've been sitting on. They've found a home for their podcast: The Spark Podcast Network! More content coming from the I Hate This F***ing Game boys throu...

This week's episode opens with Reed and Josh talking about their own golf lives. Josh was back on the course in a tournament setting as he tries to qualify for the US Mid-Am. His game is nearly there, so what about Reed's? He was able to get out and check the University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, Wisconsin. He may not have played well, but the course was excellent. They then review the BMW Clas...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh open the show discussing their own golf lives. Not much happening in Reed's golf world, but Josh was able to brave the Arizona heat and get a round in. Next, they turned to the FedEx St. Jude Championship. They talked Rory's struggles and wondered what will keep him motivated in the future. They talked iron play and patience regarding to the eventual winner, Sc...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh open by talking about their own golf journeys. It's still just too damn hot in the desert for Josh and Reed finally gets back to playing some good golf. For now! Next, they turned their attention to the Wyndham Championship, but the focused quickly turned to putting and stories on the green. Are we going for style points on the golf course? Or do we just want t...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh open the show talking about their own golf worlds and how they are ice cold. Not much happening on that front. Then it was time to turn to the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The course was redesigned. Peter Malnati opened with a 61 but it was his post round comments that Reed and Josh dug into. They looked at aging in golf and using lighter equipment. They discusses...

On this week's episode, Reed and Josh open the show talking about their golf weeks. Reed played 9 holes with his son and went to the Korn Ferry event in the Chicagoland area and Josh got in a bunch of rounds in beautiful Lake Tahoe. He also had to duck some wildlife. Next, they looked at the 3M Open. Scottie was in the mix yet again. Mike Kim dropped a 59. Lucas Glover took off his damn shoes. And...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh start the show with their own golf lives. Josh is gearing up for a weekend trip to Lake Tahoe while Reed spend a day golfing with some friends. He sucked on the front nine and pulled it together for a respectable back nine. Next, they dove in deep on The Open Championship. They talked the course, the weather, the controversies, and the eventual winner: Ryan Fox...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh start the show talking about their golf weeks. Josh got out to the range with his dad and Reed watched the US Adaptive Championship. Truly inspiring stuff from those athletes. Next, they recapped The Scottish Open. After a long few years, Tom Kim is back in the winner's circle. What does the win mean to him? Where can it propel him? And can it get him out of ma...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh are getting back from their 4th of July weekends. Josh was out in Colorado and hit some balls while Reed played the excellent Mt. Prospect Golf Club.  Next, they discussed the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run. They looked at some old guys still kicking some ass and at a fan favorite in Max Homa getting back into some god form. Reed and Josh talk Ben Kohl...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh open the show talking about their own golf lives. Josh recently played in a scramble with a client and Reed hit the driving range with his kids. Next, Reed and Josh discussed the Travelers' Championship, Keith Mitchell, professional driving range courtesy, and the winner, Viktor Hovland! This was his 8th career win on tour and the first with in mom watc...

On this week's episode the guys open the show talking about their own golf lives. Josh is nearing full health and swinging well. Reed still sucks and is looking for consistency. Next, they break down the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. They talk the course, they talk about Paige Spiranic, cursing and golf etiquette. Then they turn their focus to the Long Island fans and the winner, Wyndham Clark....

Back with a full episode this week! On this week's episode Reed and Josh open the episode by catching each other up on their golf lives. Josh is nearing 100% physically and looking forward to some competition. Reed talks about his time at Disney and some low scores. The guys break down the RBC Canadian Open. Are they worried about Brooks and his numb thumb? How do we handle the bad voices in o...

Josh had a flight to catch and Reed was in a Disney Resort bathroom but they got in an abbreviated episode. No catching up on each individual's golf week, they'll be saving that for the next episode so they guys dove right into the PGA TOUR golf. JT Poston was impressive all week during The Memorial. His 65 on Friday set the pace. How did he do it? How did he eventually have to grind his w...

On this week's episode, the boys start the show with Josh helping Reed with his swing. Recently, Reed sent over some swing videos for analysis and they began the show by discussing what Josh was seeing in the swing. Reed and Josh both admit they didn't see a lot of golf this week, but they checked in on J.J. Spaun's game, the almost victory of mini-tour legend, Eric Cole, and talked ab...

On this week's episode of the I Hate This F***ing Game Golf Podcast, Reed and Josh start the show catching everyone up with their golf lives. Josh is just getting back from a boys' trip to Boston and Reed is out on the range grinding away. Next, they look at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Wasn't the course supposed to be harder? Does it really matter when guys are this goo...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh open the show talking about their own golf lives. Josh is back on out the course playing and using one eye to do it! Then they dove into an excellent PGA Championship. One of the best in years. The discussed the course: the rough and the greens. What the PGA needs to continue to do with this Championship? Both Reed and Josh laud the winner: Aaron Rai! An al...

On this week's episode, Reed and Josh get everyone caught up on their golf journeys. Josh is getting healthier by the week and getting more and more on the course while Reed is out playing when he gets the chance. They talk in-depth about the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow: Alex Fitzpatrick making a solid run since earning his tour card, Rickie Fowler making a move, all sorts of putting t...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh start by checking in on their own golf games. Josh is back to swinging some clubs now that his vision has improved and Reed played like complete ass. In the week that was, Reed and Josh look at what Brooks Koepka has been up to and they discuss the PGA Professionals competing at Bandon Dunes. Next, they get into the win by Cameron Young. Are we looking at a...

On this week's episode Reed and Josh look to recap the Zurich Classic and the big win for the Fitzpatrick Brothers. Especially for younger brother, Alex Fitzpatrick. The guys also discuss playing multiple spots and its benefits to one's golf game. In previewing the Cadillac Championship at Doral, Reed and Josh discuss the scheduling problem of the PGA Tour and what the future might hold fo...

The post Masters tournament has been really good in recent year and the boys dive into the RBC Heritage. They talk club throwing and Max Homa. They talk the re-re-emergence of Scottie Scheffler (like he was ever gone) and they talk the winner, Matt Fitzpatrick. Josh breaks down Fitzpatrick's unusual chipping style and they talk his clutch shot on the first playoff hole. Then, Reed and Josh loo...