Straight Down the Middle'ish

The dog days of summer are upon us, and it's compilation season at SDTM.  We've been traveling a good bit this July, and it feels like we're just ships passing in the night, but we'll be back in the studio with more guests and hot takes.  It’s been a wild couple of months in the world of professional golf, so we're taking a peak back at some of our favorite segments and pr...

We've been all over the place this summer, but the boys are back in a big way this week with our first ever remote pod. The PGA TOUR goes before congress, and nobody has a clue what's going on these days with the future of professional golf. The uncertainty of LIV Golf continues to swirl, and we speculate on where things are going to land with team golf. We're planning to do more re...

Buckle up sports fans, we've got a real treat this week with our very special guest, 1010 XL's  Jeff Prosser!  Prosser's been one of the biggest influences on SDTM, and we're thrilled to have him on the couch this week. He brings hot takes and a passion that's hard to match, but we're able to get a few words in for this episode.  We dive into some serious leadership l...

Todd Demsey is the most interesting man in golf. From shaping persimmon woods by hand for Kelly Slater, to traveling the PGA TOUR in an RV, Todd has an incredible story and relationship with the game of golf.  As a 4-time All-American at Arizona State with legendary teammates like Phil Mickelson and Pat Perez, Todd won the NCAA Individual title by one shot over David Duval in 1993!  After an incre...

It's our first episode back after the the PGA TOUR shocked the world and announced they will be taking on outside capital from the Saudi Public Investment Fund. There's a lot to unpack here, and we've brought in our good friend, Tyler Brown, to help shed light on where this is all heading.  After a sparkling collegiate career at the University of Florida, Tyler Brown also tried his...

We've got an absolute beauty this week with the one and only, Tron Carter, from No Laying Up.  In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into how Tron and the No Laying Up crew create amazing golf content and how it all began.  Never one to hold back, Tron brings the heat and we're thrilled to share our little chat from the couch.  It's been a wild week in professional golf,...

After a couple of weeks off from the podcasting, our crew is back in the studio to catch up. In this episode, we learn a little more about Pricey's near miss at a US Open Local Qualifier, and his travels to bucket list courses around the Northeast. Speaking of travels, our boy Matty was roaming the fairways at Oak Hill for ESPN+ during the PGA Championship. So we take a dive into his time ins...

It’s been a wild couple of weeks around the studio. We just moved from the Live Forever Golf garage into a new office space and we’ve been a little tied up with decorating the new digs.  This week we’ve put together a compilation episode with some of our greatest hits from this year… only the choice nugs for our listeners… and we’re pumped to share this as a filler until we get our situation organ...

We’ve been kicked out of the garage, but the casting couch found a new home at Live Forever Golf HQ, and we’re thrilled to bring you our first episode from the new location! In this episode, we chat about the USGA’s decision to alter criteria for exemption in the US Open, taxes paid overseas for LIV Golf events, and a classic prank Matty pulled on Riles. It’s also member guest season in the south,...

We’re back on the couch this week to chat about world ranking points, LIV Golf, and little league baseball playoffs! From the land down under, LIV Golf continues to make noise as a legitimate tour with their stop at Adelaide. However, they still receive zero points from the OWGR for the effort. Meanwhile, our boy Spencer Levin bags his first Korn Ferry Tour win, so we share a few of our favorite S...

Joining us on the couch today is one of the the PGA TOUR's most trusted employees, and a true student of the rules of golf, Mr. Stephen Cox. For the last 15 years, Cox has served as a rules official at the highest level in the game, and in this episode we dive-in to slow play, some of golfs unwritten rules, player fines, and a few war stories from Matt and Aron's time on tour.  In fact,...

We’re delighted to be joined on the couch this week by an international golf star, a broadcaster, and one of the nicest guys to be around—Graham DeLaet.  Back injuries forced Graham into an early retirement, and though he may have silently walked away from pro golf, he’s still a huge part of the game. After retiring, Graham jumped into the booth to help off the course with TSN and PGA Live. But mo...

We're back this week with our very first chat with someone from the golf media. He's not only a journalist, he's  an INXS aficionado, and the pride of St Andrews, Australia, Mr. Evin Priest! Evin currently covers the Aussie beat on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf,  which allows him to bring a fresh perspective on the current state of both tours. With so much division in the professio...

It’s time to put a bow on Season 1!   The boys sit down to recap the first 10 episodes and then take on some of the burning issues around the world of golf. On the hot topic table, we’ve got the divisive talk of bifurcation at the highest levels, the Netflix docu-series Full Swing, Masters stories, picks, and more hilarious stories. So, follow along with Matt, Aron, and Scott in this wrap-up editi...

Parker McLachlin is blowing up! Affectionately known as the Short Game Chef, he’s inspiring players all over the planet with his Instagram tutorials and teachings through his online platform. He found his way to our temporary studio on the Monday before The Players, and we dive into his recent transition from PGA Tour Champion to a short-game instructor for some of the top names in the game. With...

Welcome to Tempo Town, all caddies welcome!  We’re joined this week by the mayor himself, Chris Kirk, to chat about his recent win at The Honda Classic, his rotation of caddies, bullpen sessions, and how to pause at the top of your backswing.  After an 8 year draught, Kirk is back in the winner’s circle, and talks about how instrumental his caddie was to that win. Hint, it wasn’t Pricey. Some migh...

We sat down with Tom Hoge before the start of The Players to reflect on money games in practice rounds, his breakthrough win at Pebble Beach, and the future of the PGA Tour.  While we couldn’t have predicted Hoge would go on to break the course record at The Stadium Course with a 62 on Saturday, we’d like to take credit for putting him in the right frame of mind for the week! With a sparkling week...

No one’s had it quite like Will Mackenzie! From completely quitting golf and living out of his van in Montana, to becoming a PGA Tour champion, Will’s done it all. It’s no wonder the golfing world reveres him as a legend. But his story goes beyond the usual zero-to-hero narrative, and it’s something we’re definitely excited to explore. A fair warning for avid and non-avid fans of golf—this episode...

Joining us this week is one of the pro golf’s most beloved players, the affable Jason Gore. He’s kind, charming and the perfect fit for his new role with the PGA Tour, Senior VP Player Advisor.  Why is it so perfect? Because the pros can never get mad at him! In this episode, Jason shares with us his time and experience as a player on tour, battles with injuries, the 2005 US Open, and his time wit...

It’s been a long quest for Ramon Bescansa, but mastering the art of putting cannot be achieved overnight. For Ramon, it required a combination of practice, experience, and technology. In this episode, we put the spotlight on Ramon Bescansa, inventor of the Perfect Putter, and a top coach in the game today. We explore Ramon’s backstory, inside secrets on coaching, and everything else we love about...

Don’t let the ‘rookie’ label and his cool looks fool you—Tyson Alexander’s been chasing the dream his entire career and finally broke through at 34! This year he’s out there to prove that he belongs in the company of the world’s most elite golfers, and pickleballers. From some of his all-time lows and highs to current plans in golf, Tyson shares with us in this episode what drives him to persist n...

We’re joined by one of Australia’s sexiest golfers and Champion Golfer of the year, Cam Smith! We talk about everything from lawn care to fast, and what it takes to groom a mullet as powerful as a kangaroo kick. In this episode, we’ll chat about the journey of Cam’s golf life, from being a rookie up to recently winning The Players Championship, his inward confidence, and his plans for winning more...

We're back with more from our chat with Billy Horschel. In this episode, Billy shares his thoughts on the emergence of young players on Tour and how he's managed to maintain his competitive edge. He also reflects on his experience as a member of the President's Cup team and talks about his goals for the future. From his gaming strategies to his hard work and dedication behind the sc...

We're excited to kick off this podcast with a true golf legend, seven-time PGA Tour champion, FedEx Cup champion, and Presidents Cup champion Billy Horschel. Not only has Billy dominated on the course, but he's also giving back to the game by serving as an assistant head coach for the Florida men's golf team. We'll dive deep into Billy's journey to the top of the PGA Tour,...

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