The Loop
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
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Episodes
Debating the Keegan Bradley captaincy with Shane Ryan and have golf plaques gone too far?
July 09, 2024 21:34 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBGolf Digest’s own Shane Ryan subs in for Alex Myers this week to talk about the shocking selection of Keegan Bradley as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Plus, a discussion about golf plaques, picks for the Scottish Open and early leans for the Open Championship.
Whose handicap is less realistic: Trump or Biden?
July 01, 2024 21:27 - 56 minutes - 53.6 MBAlex, Steve and CP come up just short once again with Davis Thompson, who tied for second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. They talk through their pain as well as Akshay Bhatia’s pain. Plus, a fair and balanced chat about the handicaps of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Does Scottie Scheffler’s season deserve an asterisk?
June 24, 2024 21:39 - 49 minutes - 47 MBIt’s a jam-packed episode this week following a wild ending to the Travelers Championship in more ways than one. The boys have a lot to debate, like Cameron Young’s 59*, Scottie Scheffler’s dominant run* and why Jon Rahm’s hatred of drones might actually be a good thing.
An EPIC U.S. Open recap with the Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen
June 17, 2024 20:04 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBGolf Digest instruction nerd and Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen joins us after DeChambeau’s victory at Pinehurst, where LKD was on the scene. We discuss Rory McIlroy’s shocking collapse, why this may have been a top-five U.S. Open we’ve ever seen and why DeChambeau’s latest transformation is so good for golf. Plus, we debate whether Rory was right or wrong to leave the property early and we look ahead to this week’s Travelers Championship.
LIVE with Carlos Boozer and ESPN’s Sean Farnham after Myers’ epic ace, plus U.S. Open preview
June 10, 2024 20:12 - 1 hour - 71 MBAlex and Steve join LIVE from Oak Hill alongside former NCAA champ Carlos Boozer and ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, who witnessed a bit of history on a now-famous par 3. We also speak to Wyndham Clark’s caddie, John Ellis, ahead of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where Clark will be defending his title. Plus, Rose Zhang is our special bonus guest.
Reggie Bush gets emotional about the Heisman and our Memorial preview
June 03, 2024 22:41 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAlex, Steve and CP chat with Reggie Bush about his golf game, his new Travis Mathew clothing line, and getting his Heisman Trophy back. Plus, we recap an emotional victory for Robert MacIntyre at the RBC Canadian Open and discuss the viral sensation that was Charley Hull at the U.S. Women’s Open.
A discussion about Grayson Murray, plus Lexi Thompson and Kay Cockerill on the U.S. Women’s Open
May 28, 2024 16:19 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBAlex, Steve and CP open the show by discussing the sad passing of Grayson Murray, the 30-year-old PGA Tour pro who took his own life this past weekend in Texas. We also preview the U.S. Women’s Open with Lexi Thompson, who announced her upcoming retirement in the middle of our recording, and Kay Cockerill, who will be on the call this week at Lancaster Country Club.
Emiliano Grillo, Stephon Marbury and our PGA Championship recap
May 21, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis jam-packed episode features interviews with defending Charles Schwab Challenge winner Emiliano Grillo as well as former New York Knick Stephon Marbury. The boys also do a full recap of one of the wildest PGA Championships in recent memory and make picks for Colonial.
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS and preview with Michael Block
May 13, 2024 18:39 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe boys chat with 2023 PGA Championship folk hero Michael Block, who will be in the field at Valhalla thanks to his top-15 finish last year at Oak Hill. The 47-year-old club pro breaks down “The Year of Blockie,” discusses how he’s handled the internet trolls and gives us a sneak peek of his PGA Champ prep. Plus, we make our best bets for the second major of the year.
Darren Pang on Wayne Gretzky’s elite smack-talk game and the worst people to make a tee time with
May 06, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThe boys chat with former NHL goalie Darren Pang, who now calls games between the benches for TNT. Pang will be on the call for Games 3 and 4 of the second-round series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins, and he’s already trying to finagle a tee time in Boston. He shares some A+ Wayne Gretzky stories with us, and explains how he became an ambassador for an elite golf club brand. Plus, the boys recap a crazy Byron Nelson finish and discuss CP’s “least favorite people to make a...
Kevin Kisner on his uncertain NBC future and why he’s still grinding on the PGA Tour: ‘I’m not going out like this’
April 29, 2024 17:47 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MBThe boys chat with four-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner, who joined us from the range at Palmetto Golf Club. Despite some early success on television with NBC, Kiz continues to grind away at 40 years old. He tells us why he won’t quit, and he shares the hilarious reason he’s not even going to bother attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open.
Canelo Alvarez, Scottie and Nelly dominate again and a golf trip for the ages
April 22, 2024 19:10 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBAlex, Steve and CP chat about Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous runs as well as 15-year-old Miles Russell’s impressive week on the Korn Ferry Tour. We talk with Canelo Alvarez, the legendary boxer and golf addict who is an executive producer on a new golf movie called “The Long Game.” We were also joined by James Sitar, founder of Back 9 Press, to discuss his impressive portfolio of golf books. Finally, CP breaks down his incredible Kiawah Island golf trip.
MASTERS RECAP and our boss recaps his round at Augusta National
April 16, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAlex, Steve and CP discuss another incredible Masters, which ended with another Scottie Scheffler victory and us ripping up our Xander Schauffele outright tickets. Plus, our boss, Sam Weinman, won the Masters Media Lottery and got to play the course on Monday. He takes us through (almost) every shot in painstaking detail.
MASTERS PREVIEW with Mike Tirico and best bets LIVE from Augusta
April 08, 2024 21:28 - 1 hour - 79 MBThe boys chat with broadcasting legend Mike Tirico, who will be calling this week’s Masters Tournament on SiriusXM PGA Tour radio. Tirico tells us about the challenges of going from television to radio, why it never gets old coming back to Augusta National and the time he nearly made an ace on one of the course’s famous par 3s. Plus, we chat with Keith Stewart, who helped us break down the season’s first major from a betting perspective.
Matt Fitzpatrick, the Mt. Rushmore of Masters Champions Dinner menus and VALERO picks
April 01, 2024 19:32 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBAlex, Steve and CP are back for the Valero Texas Open, where this week’s guest, Matt Fitzpatrick, is in the field. We also discuss Nelly Korda’s recent run, Stephan Jaeger’s maiden victory and some of the great Masters Champions Dinner choices from over the years.
Johnson Wagner’s dream segment at the Masters and the origin of his Players videos
March 25, 2024 17:12 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBJohnson Wagner was the media star at The Players for his segments on Golf Channel’s “Live From”—in which he fired golf balls into the hill on Thursday night to mimic Rory McIlroy’s water ball. The three-time PGA Tour winner joined us to talk about his transition into media, where his dream live segment would come from for The Masters and he tells the story of which elite player turned him down for a video last year. The boys also break down Peter Malnati’s win and tell their own stories of ...
Scottie/Tiger comps, rolling on the ground for Wyndham Clark, plus a March Madness preview with TNT’s Brian Anderson
March 18, 2024 20:32 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBWe recap a fantastic Sunday at The Players Championship, where CP was rolling on the ground for Wyndham Clark (we explain). Keith Stewart, our new betting partner and CEO of Read The Line, was also at TPC Sawgrass, and he gives us his biggest takeaways for bettors ahead of the Valspar and the upcoming Masters. Plus, Brian Anderson of TNT Sports, joins us to not only chat March Madness but also his times covering golf, which includes The Match with Tiger, Phil, Peyton and Brady. He’s got som...
PLAYERS best bets LIVE from Ponte Vedra Beach with Keith Stewart
March 12, 2024 20:03 - 33 minutes - 32.1 MBCall it what you want: The Players Championship is one of the biggest weeks in golf. The strongest non-major field is at TPC Sawgrass, and our new content partner, Keith Stewart of Read The Line, is there, too. Keith dishes on his favorite outright bets, which include a former champion who Keith says is strutting around Ponte Vedra Beach so far this week.
Bob Harig on his new Tiger Woods book and Anthony Kim and Scottie Scheffler are BACK
March 11, 2024 20:52 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBLongtime golf writer Bob Harig joins us ahead of the release of his new book “Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods.” Plus, the boys recap Bay Hill, LIV Hong Kong and debate who had the better Sunday – Scottie Scheffler or Anthony Kim?
The FULL SWING pod featuring Shane Ryan, plus interviews with Joel Dahmen, Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim and more
March 06, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThe boys break down every episode of Season 2 of Full Swing with Golf Digest’s own Shane Ryan. Plus, we chat with Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, show creator Chad Mumm and more.
Steve Stricker’s Zurich Classic campaign, the Cog’s Monday finish and API picks
March 04, 2024 17:35 - 57 minutes - 53.8 MBThe former Ryder Cup-winning captain joins us ahead of a busy March when he’ll tee it up in the Players Championship on the PGA Tour and the Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. Stricker is also eyeing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April, though he needs a teammate, first. He has the perfect guy in mind.
Why The Match worked, Talor Gooch’s scorching hot take and Cognizant picks
February 27, 2024 21:47 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBThe boys discuss the return of Anthony Kim, Talor Gooch’s wild take on the Masters and CP delivers a full boots-on-the-ground report from The Match.
EMERGENCY POD with Paul Bissonnette, plus The Match preview and picks
February 22, 2024 20:49 - 50 minutes - 47.6 MBThe boys chat with the legendary Paul Bissonnette of Spittin’ Chiclets and NHL on TNT fame. Biz will be on the broadcast for Capital One’s The Match, which takes place on Monday, February 26.
Beau Hossler, the golf influencer saga and Mexico Open picks
February 20, 2024 17:20 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBBeau Hossler joins us after a solid week at the Genesis Invitational and the boys discuss the golf influencer saga that our very own producer Greg Gottfried started.
‘I almost had a heart attack’: The Bob Does Sports guys recap a WILD week at WMPO
February 12, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBRobby Berger, Joey Cold Cuts and Fat Perez of Bob Does Sports join us on this week’s episode. The boys recap their wild week at the WM Phoenix Open and talk about life as YouTube and social media superstars. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss the return of Tiger Woods and best bets at the Genesis Invitational.
Victor Cruz on how he got into golf and the hole-in-one story Eli Manning doesn’t want you to hear
February 05, 2024 21:15 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBFormer Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Victor Cruz joins us ahead of this week’s big game in Las Vegas. An avid golfer, Cruz says it was his daughter who got him into the sport. Plus, he tells us the hole-in-one story his old quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t want you to hear.
Abraham Ancer on why he hasn’t won on LIV yet and the Matthieu Pavon “scandal” at Torrey Pines
January 29, 2024 20:16 - 54 minutes - 51 MBAbraham Ancer is our guest ahead of LIV’s season-opener at Mayakoba. Alex, Steve and CP also recap the week in pro golf, from an ugly leaderboard at the Farmers to Nelly Korda’s impressive playoff win on the LPGA Tour.
Torrey Pines PICKS with Andy Lack and an amateur makes history on the PGA Tour
January 22, 2024 22:38 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThe boys break down Nick Dunlap’s historic victory at The American Express and the tough decision he now faces – remain an amateur or turn professional? Plus, Golf Digest contributor Andy Lack joins us to make picks for the Farmers Insurance Open.
Min Woo Lee on private jets, his new apparel partnership and the never-ending competition with his sister Minjee
January 15, 2024 21:17 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBMin Woo Lee takes us behind the curtain of Adam Scott’s incredible private plane and discusses the never-ending competition with his older sister, Minjee.
Jersey Jerry on making hole-in-one history and Sony Open picks
January 09, 2024 18:09 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBBarstool Sports’ Jersey Jerry joins us to discuss his viral hole-in-one moment, which featured reactions from the likes of Tom Brady and Brooks Koepka. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP make picks for the Sony Open in Hawaii.
Our bold predictions for 2024
January 02, 2024 18:38 - 53 minutes - 50.5 MBAlex, Steve and CP make their picks for all four majors in 2024. Plus, Sentry TOC picks and our bold predictions for the new PGA Tour season.
Nobody's safe on our list of the best and worst golf stories of 2023
December 19, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis is a year-in-review recap like no other. CP, Myers and Hennessey call out Rory, Cantlay, Lee Westwood and many others in analyzing their favorite (and least favorite) golf stories from an eventful 2023. You won't want to miss this one.
A third league to rival PGA Tour and LIV? Inside scoops with Joel Beall
December 12, 2023 19:11 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBThe world of professional golf continues to be in flux with another week of significant breaking news. We brought on Golf Digest’s Senior Writer Joel Beall, as plugged in as any insider in golf, to give us the latest on Jon Rahm’s signing and what that means for a potential agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF. Joel drops a few bombs—including that we should expect an unexpected name to be headed to LIV in the next few weeks, plus the possibility of a third (!?) rival tour poppin...
Tiger optimism, the rollback debate and exonerating Matt Fitzpatrick with Golf Digest’s Dave Shedloski
December 05, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 61 MBAfter spending last week covering Tiger Woods at the Hero World Challenge, Golf Digest’s own Dave Shedloski joins us to break it all down, and to discuss the countless number of controversial topics in golf right now.
Breaking down Tiger Woods’ return with Barstool Sports’ Dan Rapaport
November 28, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBTiger Woods is BACK! Who better to break it all down with us than former Golf Digest Tiger Tracker Dan Rapaport? We dive into the key quotes from Woods’ Tuesday presser, his chances to win in 2024 and much more. Plus, the Mount Rushmore of “Tigerisms.”
A sleeper candidate to replace Paul Azinger, and Blayne Barber goes deep
November 20, 2023 20:08 - 1 hour - 81 MBBlayne Barber, who went viral after shooting 82 in the first round of the second stage of Q school, joined the pod to go deeper into his struggles and discuss what’s next for him. We also talk about Paul Azinger being out at NBC—and debate whether or not people are being unfair about him as a commentator. Plus, we analyze Tiger Woods making a comeback at the Hero and what that means for his future. Finally, we chatted with legendary college basketball coach Lon Kruger, who is Chair of the Co...
‘Bryan Bros’ legend George Bryan IV on his fairytale week
November 14, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBGeorge Bryan IV, of “Bryan Bros” fame, is this week’s guest, fresh off his first-ever made cut on the PGA Tour at the Bermuda Championships. He tells us what the experience of playing in the same event as his brother Wes was like, and why he believes he can still make a legitimate run at the PGA Tour.
The college QB who played Cypress Point and a magical hole-out at Streamsong
November 07, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThe boys chat with Colson Brown, the Georgia Tech quarterback who somehow ended up on the men’s golf team for a week. And it gets better—Brown got to play one of the top three courses on the planet. We get the full story, plus Alex, Steve and CP recap their own golf boondoggles last week. Plus, EVR’s emotional victory in Mexico and a preview of the Bermuda Championship.
Golf’s new world-record holder and CP reveals the reason he’s breaking 80 again
October 31, 2023 14:37 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBPatrick Koenig, now the world-record holder for most 18-hole golf courses played in a year, joins us to discuss his epic journey. The boys also break down a wild playoff on the LPGA Tour, a harsh suspension for two aspiring tour pros and the incredible story of a Georgia Tech freshman quarterback joining the golf team to play at Cypress Point. Plus, CP reveals the reason why he’s started to break 80 again.
Karl-Anthony Towns on his golf obsession and his message to Tiger Woods
October 24, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThree-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns joins us this week and all he wants to talk about is his love of golf. The 7-foot center joined us from his house, where he has the same golf simulator as Tiger Woods, his sports hero. Plus, we recap Collin Morikawa’s drought-ending win and rank our five favorite NBA players on the eve of the new season.
World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier, a disgruntled tour pro and Lexi’s impressive performance in Vegas
October 16, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThe boys are joined by two great guests in 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier and PGA Tour pro Dylan Wu on this week’s episode. Borgmeier previewed the World Long Drive Championship in Atlanta, which begins this week, while Wu came on to discuss his thoughts on the “FedEx Cup Fall,” which has become a controversial topic. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP break down Tom Kim’s title defense in Las Vegas, Lexi Thompson’s impressive first start against the men and Brooks Koepka’s domination in...
Jimmy Rollins gushes over his new set of irons and previews the MLB Playoffs
October 10, 2023 15:11 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBJimmy Rollins is this week’s guest, and he couldn’t stop talking about his new Wilson Staff irons. Now an analyst at TBS, the former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop also broke down the MLB Playoffs and revealed his potential in at Augusta National. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss Lexi Thompson’s chances of making the cut at the Shriners and a bogus ruling that cost a pro his PGA Tour card.
Hunter Mahan on the one thing the U.S. team was missing at the Ryder Cup
October 03, 2023 18:58 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBSix-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins us to break down the American squad’s crushing loss in Rome. A three-time Ryder Cupper himself, Mahan spoke on what he thought the U.S. team was lacking, and what they need to do to win on European soil going forward. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss #HatGate and debate whether or not players should be paid to play in the Ryder Cup.
A former Ryder Cupper on taking down Seve and our best bets at Marco Simone
September 26, 2023 17:33 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBFormer Ryder Cupper Jim Gallagher Jr., now a Golf Channel analyst, joins the podcast to break down this year’s event in Rome, where he’ll be on the Live From set all week. He talks about taking down Seve, why he wants the U.S. to end the drought and what it takes to win a Ryder Cup on the road. Plus, the boys make their best bets for Marco Simone, and recap a thrilling Solheim Cup that ended in a tie.
Stewart Hagestad on his U.S. Mid-Am victory and the wildly overblown Walker Cup controversy
September 19, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBAlex, Steve and CP are joined by one of the top amateur players in the world, Stewart Hagestad, who won his third U.S. Mid-Amateur at Sleepy Hollow last week. Plus, an inside look at Gil Hanse’s latest course renovation, and a recap of Sahith Theegala’s maiden win.
Xander Schauffele’s galaxy-brain promo and our host’s return to the range
September 14, 2023 16:18 - 50 minutes - 47 MBThe boys discuss Xander Schauffele’s hilariously bad DraftKings promotional video, which he admittedly knew was going to be terrible when he was shooting it. Plus, CP returns to the range for the first time in a long time, and the boys break down their video game Mount Rushmores.
Joel Dahmen on his Netflix stardom and the PGA Tour's new fall schedule
September 05, 2023 20:39 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThe boys continue their scorching hot run of guests with tour winner turned Netflix star Joel Dahmen, who joins the show to recap his season and update us on dad life. We also discuss the meteoric rise of Ludvig Aberg and his selection to the European Ryder Cup team. Plus, NFL Week 1 picks, as Alex looks to defend his 2022 against-the-spread title.
Our Jon Rahm interview and rapid reaction to the U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s picks
August 29, 2023 20:28 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe boys sit down with Jon Rahm in NYC on this bonus edition of The Loop and chat about Augusta National, the Ryder Cup and much more. Shane Ryan also joins us to break down Zach Johnson’s captain’s picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Holly Sonders on her Golf Channel days and her new NSFW sports league
August 28, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThe great Holly Sonders is this week’s first guest and she opens up about her time at Golf Channel and at Fox Sports. Dylan Newman, the Met Open winner, also joins us to break down his big win and help us settle a golf debate. Finally, the boys tip their cap to Viktor Hovland and take a look at the Week 1 college football lines.
U.S. Amateur winner Nick Dunlap on Peyton Manning’s pump-up speech and Nick Saban’s golf addiction
August 22, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe boys break down Viktor Hovland’s stunning win at Olympia Fields and chat with U.S. Amateur winner Nick Dunlap, who is heading into his sophomore year at Alabama with the Havemeyer Trophy in tow.