The Golf Asylum Podcast with Ian Fraser

In this episode of the Golf Asylum podcast, Ian and Mike break down all the action from the latest Presidents Cup! They analyze Team USA’s victory, debate captaincy decisions and Brian Snedeker’s emotional interview, and discuss whether on-course real-time analytics could revolutionize team golf strategy.  The guys also dive into fan decorum issues on tour, respond to the backlash over their Irish...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Mike return from a quick hiatus to unpack a busy week in golf equipment and tournament play. Ian shares key takeaways from his recent trip to Carlsbad, including testing new equipment at TPI, gaining insights into future gear development, and undergoing motion capture analysis with Dr. Greg Rose.    The guys also discuss their thoughts on the BMW...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum podcast, Ian and Mike breakdown a thrilling week in golf! They celebrate Great Britain & Ireland's impressive Walker Cup victory at Lahinch, discussing standout performances, team dynamics, and whether the format should expand to Continental Europe. The guys also dive into the upcoming President's Cup captain's picks, debate the rules around am...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum podcast, hosts Ian and Mike break down the latest action across professional golf, including Scottie Scheffler’s victory, controversies involving Good Good Golf and Callaway, debate their end-of-season "Crazies" awards—including Player of the Year and Most Improved—and answer fun hypothetical questions about custom club fittings and ideal tour sponsorsh...

Tour Championship week arrives as the hosts break down the final push of the PGA Tour season. The conversation kicks off with Wyndham Clark’s incredible bounce-back year, his swing adjustments under new coaching, and whether his three-win season earns him Player of the Year honors over Scottie Scheffler’s unmatched consistency.  The boys analyze Rory McIlroy’s form, his reliance on a PGA Tour disc...

In Episode 50 of The Golf Asylum podcast, the boys dive into the mental side of golf while reviewing recent action on and off the course. Opening conversations highlight personal strategies for handling bad rounds, managing expectations for junior golfers, and the growing role of sports psychology in high-level play. Moving to the professional tours, the discussion covers Scottie Scheffler’s domin...

In Episode 49 of the Golf Asylum podcast, the guys are back in the studio breaking down everything happening on and off the course. They kick things off by shaking off the rust after a long layoff, sharing the chaos of multi-day member-guest tournaments, and finally demystifying what a Calcutta actually is. From there, they dive into the winner’s circle to break down Michael Brennan’s electric fin...

Golf is in one of the quietest stretches of the season—but does the PGA Tour have a scheduling problem, or is it simply struggling to create new stars? This week, the boys discuss why the weeks between The Open Championship and the FedEx Cup Playoffs often feel flat, what makes events like the Ryder Cup so compelling, and whether professional golf is doing enough to build excitement around its nex...

This week we break down Jackson Koivun's incredible first PGA Tour victory and explain why his game has all the ingredients to become one of golf's next superstars. From elite iron play and short game to course management and mental strength, we discuss what separates him from the next wave of young professionals. We also discuss what it takes to host a championship-level amateur event,...

The Open Championship delivered one of the most unpredictable major finishes in recent memory. In this episode of Golf Asylum, we break down Ryan Fox's incredible charge to lift the Claret Jug, discuss whether his closing stretch was one of the best we've seen under pressure, and look at what his victory means for the game. We also dive into Rory McIlroy's post-tournament comments,...

The Open Championship is unlike any other event in golf—and that's exactly why it's one of our favourites. In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael dive into everything that makes links golf so compelling. They discuss why The Open rewards strategy over power, how weather can completely reshape a championship, and why creativity, patience, and course management are oft...

Golf fans love a good debate... but why do certain golf opinions seem to spark outrage every single time? In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael dive into some of golf's biggest "pitchfork takes"—the opinions that instantly divide golfers online. From Bryson DeChambeau debates and equipment brand loyalty to the reality of giving honest reviews, they discuss why...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael preview The Open Championship by breaking down the players to watch, the unique demands of links golf, and what it takes to lift the Claret Jug. From weather conditions and course strategy to driving accuracy, creativity around the greens, and mental resilience, they discuss why The Open presents a challenge unlike any other major. The co...

***Please note we encountered some technical problems with this week's recording causing some audio issues, we hope you can still enjoy the conversation*** The U.S. Open is over, Wyndham Clark has another major championship, and the debate is just getting started. Ian and Michael break down one of the most divisive U.S. Opens in recent memory. Was Shinnecock Hills set up the way a U.S. Open s...

The Canadian Open is in the books, the US Open has arrived, and the pressure is building. In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael break down Bud Cauley’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open, discuss the performances of the Canadian contingent, and debate whether Tommy Fleetwood is missing the killer instinct needed to close out big tournaments. The conver...

Canadian Open week is here, and the boys cover everything from Canada’s national championship to Rory McIlroy’s ongoing swing struggles, Nelly Korda’s dominant U.S. Women’s Open victory, and the current state of professional golf. The conversation dives into U.S. Open qualifying, PGA Tour scheduling, LIV Golf, the personalities shaping the game, and whether Rory can find his best form before the s...

Bryson DeChambeau recently revealed that he turned to AI for golf swing advice, and it sparked a bigger question: how much of golf instruction, coaching, fitting, and practice could eventually be influenced by artificial intelligence? In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Mike discuss Bryson's use of AI, whether tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can actually help golfers improve, an...

Fresh off the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the Golf Asylum Podcast dives into one of the most interesting stretches of the PGA Tour season. The guys break down Wyndham Clark’s dominant performance, Scottie Scheffler’s absurd consistency, and which players are trending into form ahead of the US Open and the summer major season. The conversation also shifts into golf equipment and why some tour pros are sti...

Michael is back from the UK and breaking down one of the best golf trips of his life. From Sunningdale and Wentworth to Royal Porthcawl and St. George’s Hill, the guys dive into the golf courses, clubhouse culture, match formats, and the differences between playing golf in the UK versus North America. The conversation also shifts into the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler’s current form, precisi...

In this episode, Ian and Michael  dive deep into the upcoming PGA Championship week, debating the nuances of the host course and whether the tournament needs a permanent scheduling change. From Rory McIlroy’s "quiet confidence" to the rise of YouTube golf stars making cuts on tour, the guys cover the latest trends, personal betting picks, and even some lighthearted banter about 90s sitco...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael break down the growing uncertainty around LIV Golf, Jon Rahm’s contract situation, the DP World Tour’s resurgence, and why the PGA Tour feels more top-heavy than ever. They also dive into: Rory McIlroy’s post-Masters preparation Scottie Scheffler’s recent struggles Cam Young’s incredible run of form Nelly Korda dominating the LPGA McLaren...

Golf is evolving fast—and this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast dives deep into the biggest stories shaping the modern game. From Matt Fitzpatrick’s dominant run and the rise of speed training in elite golf, to a serious debate on whether driver-specific coaching is the future, this episode blends tour insights with high-level performance thinking. We also break down: Nelly Korda’s dominance and...

The Masters never disappoints—and this episode breaks it all down. From Rory’s historic performance and Augusta conspiracy theories, to course setup debates, player behavior controversies, and insights from fitting golfers in Hong Kong—this is a deep, unfiltered golf conversation. We also dive into what makes Augusta National so unique, why it may (or may not) be the best course in the world, and...

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, we break down everything from Augusta National’s unmatched precision to this year’s biggest storylines, betting picks, and what it really takes to perform on the game’s biggest stage. We also dive deep into course strategy, equipment debates (including Bryson’s iron philosophy), and the reality of competitive golf—from amateur qualifiers to building a se...

Today the boys get into Gary Woodland's triumphant win, Tiger's unfortunate reality and talk new gear releases as well as examine some of the gear seen this year on the tour. Use this link for your Arccos Air trial!: http://activate.arccosgolf.com/?affiliate=GOLFASYLUM