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
Lucas Glover stays hot (literally) and golf’s wild true crime story
August 14, 2023 21:29 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThe boys break down Lucas Glover’s latest victory, which featured some impressive putting and some even more impressive (?) swamp ass. Plus, Golf Digest Senior Writer Joel Beall joins us to chat about his wild true crime story involving a golf pro in Georgia that resulted in an arrest.
Why JT should make the Ryder Cup team and the EXCLUSIVE Double Hammer bet
August 08, 2023 19:33 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBThe boys (minus Myers) recap a wild Sunday finish at the Wyndham Championship, which featured plenty of FedEx Cup chaos thanks to Justin Thomas and an emotional win for Lucas Glover. We’re also joined by ESPN Senior Stats & Info Researcher David Gordon, who helps us break down the new 2024 PGA Tour schedule as well as this week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship. Plus, Gordon explains the criteria for his famous Double Hammer bet, then tells us who is getting the Double Hammer treatment at TPC So...
Our insider tip gone wrong
August 01, 2023 15:31 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBWhen the boys received a hot tip from an insider at the 3M Open, they bet big on a matchup they thought was a lock. The tip didn’t end up being too hot, and before CP, Myers and Hennessey give their latest picks, they tell the quick story of insider trading gone wrong. Plus, the boys break down what Justin Thomas needs to do to earn a Ryder Cup pick, and whether there’s another player who earned his way onto the team last week.
BRITISH OPEN RECAP and the biggest bust of the major season
July 24, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe boys recap a dud of a British Open and a majors season in general while also heaping praise on Brian Harman’s impressive victory. We also get into our major season superlatives and break down the most exciting finish of the week in golf at the Barracuda Championship.
BRITISH OPEN PICKS with Steve Bamford and our massive consensus bet
July 18, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIt’s Open Championship week which means it’s time to chat with the one and only Steve Bamford, host of the Golf Betting System Podcast. He breaks down the golf course, his best plays and much more. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP come up with a play they all agree on at Hoylake, which should end well.
A tough conversation about Michelle Wie and the winners of the Golf Digest Open join us
July 11, 2023 16:10 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThe boys are live from Watchung Valley Golf Club, one of the qualifying sites for the inaugural Golf Digest Open. They’re joined by the medalists of the Watchung qualifier, Michael O’Keefe and Bo Guarino, who earned a trip to the Golf Digest Open Championship at Fields Ranch in Frisco, Tx., this fall. Alex, Steve and CP also break down Sepp Straka’s epic charge on Sunday at the John Deere Classic, and tip our caps to Pebble Beach and U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz. Plus, a tough c...
Ryder Cup Radicals: The LIV Conundrum, Sambuca, and Other Serious Matters
July 05, 2023 18:11 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn the first-ever Ryder Cup Radicals, Shane, Joel, and Luke jump into the deep end with a discussion of the LIV Golf imbalance—the US can have LIVers in the Ryder Cup, Europe cannot—and whether Zach Johnson has an obligation to level the playing field by leaving them out. Then it's on to discussions of the new closed circuit US Captaincy Conglomerate, LLC, Europe's key revival of the Hero Cup, and important Italian-centric concepts like Sambuca, Burratta, and the beauty of the word "Madon!" ...
THE MATCH picks with Trevor Immelman and the video of the year in golf
June 26, 2023 18:15 - 1 hour - 65 MBFormer Masters champion turned TV analyst Trevor Immelman joins us to preview The Match between the teams of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Immelman will be a part of the broadcasting team for the event, which will take place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT at Wynn Golf Club. We chat with the former tour pro about Curry’s game, what it’s like working with Jim Nantz and much more. Plus, the boys recap Keegan Bradley’s epic Travelers Championship win, the...
U.S. OPEN RECAP: Rory’s untimely gaffe and Wyndham Clark’s secret weapon
June 20, 2023 14:02 - 47 minutes - 44 MBAlex, Steve and CP recap one of the more interesting U.S. Opens we’ve seen in years at LACC. We covered it all from Rory’s latest close call to Wyndham Clark’s ace in the hole to why this week was actually a successful one for Rickie Fowler. Plus, Travelers Championship picks, and some quick picks for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club.
U.S. OPEN PREVIEW with U.S. Amateur runner-up Ben Carr and his caddie Willy Wilcox
June 13, 2023 13:28 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAlex, Steve and CP are joined by U.S. Amateur runner-up Ben Carr and his caddie Willy Wilcox ahead of this week’s U.S. Open, in which Carr is making his debut. Fresh off a Monday practice round, Carr and Wilcox give us an inside-the-ropes look at LACC, which is expected to shine this week. The boys also discuss their best bets and break down the insane moment when Adam Hadwin got tackled by a security guard at the RBC Canadian Open.
EMERGENCY POD: Reaction to the PGA Tour-LIV merger
June 06, 2023 18:38 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBThere are many questions still to be answered about the LIV/PGA Tour merger—so the boys analyze how this will shape professional golf in the short and long term. The boys were joined by insider Joel Beall, Golf Digest senior writer, who has been covering the LIV saga since the beginning, to make sense of Tuesday’s news.
Smylie Kaufman on JT’s struggles and great Wayne Gretzky golf stories with Rick Tocchet
June 05, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSmylie Kaufman has been to the greatest heights in golf—having played in the final group of the Masters alongside Jordan Spieth in 2016 and winning on the PGA Tour. His game also fell off dramatically, leading him down the path of broadcasting, which he’s now excelling in. Kaufman discusses his new career on TV, and what it’s like to cover close friends such as Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. Plus, he offers up some inside perspectives on LACC ahead of the U.S. Open after taking it low ther...
The internet turns on Michael Block and the wild J.B. Holmes scramble saga
May 31, 2023 17:38 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBAlex, Steve and CP break down Michael Block’s wild week on Golf Twitter, where the club pro went from hero to villain in record time. They also talk best bets at Memorial, a crazy story involving PGA Tour pro J.B. Holmes and an awesome move from Colonial winner Emiliano Grillo before his playoff victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Brooks is back, the viral hero of the PGA and Charles Schwab picks
May 23, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWhat a week at Oak Hill, where Brooks Koepka claimed his fifth major title and his third PGA Championship. Alex, Steve and CP break it all down in great detail, and they’re later joined by the viral hero of the PGA, Tom Lippard, AKA Dustin Johnson’s crowd-control man. Plus, Colonial picks and more.
PGA Championship PICKS with Michael Breed and LIV’s big TV gaffe
May 15, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBBetween Jason Day’s resurgence, LIV’s big gaffe and the PGA Championship, there was plenty to discuss on this week’s episode. Legendary PGA professional Michael Breed joined us to break down all of it, and he came armed with some seriously juicy Oak Hill nuggets. Alex, Steve and CP also create another golf debate out of thin air, in addition to making their best bets for the second major of the year.
Calvin Johnson on golf in retirement, outdriving tour pros and our hole-in-one debate
May 10, 2023 19:55 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThe legendary Calvin Johnson may have retired early, but he's staying plenty busy with a new business venture and a rapidly improving golf game. He tells us about his simulator setup, "chopping it up" with Tiger, and his famous catch that wasn't a catch. Also, Alex, Steve, and Chris discuss Golf Digest's gambling panel's hot streak, how Golf Digest does its course ranking, and tackle a hole-in-one question before making their AT&T Byron Nelson picks.
Lee Westwood poops on us, more golf conspiracies and how far is a ‘hike’ to play golf?
May 02, 2023 15:03 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBAfter getting ripped to shreds on LIV Twitter, CP (mainly), Alex and Steve defend themselves against the haters, a group that included Lee Westwood, who came up with a new name for our podcast. We also debate the merits of the OWGR and whether or not 40 minutes could be described as “a hike” to play golf. Finally, a recap of Tony Finau and Talor Gooch’s wins, plus picks for this week’s elevated event, the Wells Fargo.
Mackenzie Hughes, the most voracious eater on tour and a LIV conspiracy(?)
April 25, 2023 18:39 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBSanderson Farms winner Mackenzie Hughes is this week’s guest and he came armed with some great college stories involving fellow Canadians Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith. He talks fatherhood, fashion and why this could actually be the year for his Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex, Steve and CP also make their Mexico Open picks, debate the merits of the USGA handicap system and offer up an interesting conspiracy theory about Chase Koepka’s loud hole-in-one on LIV.
A Golf Twitter beef explained and how we’d fix slow play
April 18, 2023 21:40 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDespite having an impossible act to follow in the Masters at Augusta National, the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town delivered the goods this past weekend, ending with a Matt Fitzpatrick victory in a playoff over Jordan Spieth. Alex, Steve and CP recap it all on this week’s episode, and they explain the latest Golf Twitter saga that was sparked by the recent announcement of the Golf Digest Open.
We played Augusta National the day after the Masters
April 11, 2023 18:47 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBAfter an already incredible week at the Masters, our very own Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers got to tee it up at Augusta National on Monday, Sunday pins and all. As expected, it was even better than we expected. The boys do a full breakdown of the course and their rounds, including Steve’s insane par from short of the water (!!) at the famous par-3 12th hole. Find out who made the only birdie of the round, who made an opening 8 and which one of us won an epic match on an epic day i...
MASTERS PICKS and preview with an almost-Masters legend
April 03, 2023 19:20 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn the 20-year anniversary of his runner-up finish to Mike Weir at the Masters, Len Mattiace joins us to recall that heartbreaking week. Alex, Stephen and Christopher also make their 2023 Masters picks and break down how the nasty weather could affect the weekend at Augusta National.
NFL legend Patrick Peterson on whether Larry Fitzgerald is actually a sandbagger and how they earned the ‘Trunk Slammers’ nickname
March 28, 2023 13:31 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBWe caught up with eight-time Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson, one of the NFL’s best golfers, to chat about his best golf stories with Larry Fitzgerald, which includes the two changing in the car to go play Chicago Golf Club. Peterson tells us why Fitzgerald stopped playing him for money, how his handicap (and Aaron Rodgers’) might be a little iffy, plus what it’s like to play matches with Michael Jordan. Plus, Peterson makes his case for (finally) getting into the AT&T Pebble Beach ...
David Duval on carrying Tiger, agreeing with Brandel and Match Play picks with Geoff Fienberg
March 20, 2023 21:27 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDavid Duval returns to the podcast this week and this time he answers more than just one question. The former World No. 1 discussed his thoughts on the rollback announcement, life on the PGA Tour Champions and the time he carried Tiger Woods (and the time Tiger carried him). Plus, we preview the WGC-Match Play with Geoff Fienberg of Mayo Media Network.
David Duval answers 1 important question
March 14, 2023 21:02 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week, David Duval joined us for one total question before his service got spotty and the call cut off (we promise he’ll be back next week). Fortunately, we were able make a call into the bullpen for Golf Digest’s resident swing nerd Luke Kerr-Dineen, who broke down all the chaos that is the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback announcement in great detail. We also recapped another “boring” win from Scottie Scheffler and made a few picks for the Valspar (and the NCAA Tournament).
Our chaotic interview with the legendary Rocco Mediate and what Rory got wrong at Bay Hill
March 06, 2023 22:37 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBRocco Mediate, best known for his epic playoff loss against Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open, joins us live from his garage in Minnesota ahead of this week’s Players Championship. Mediate, now 60, was excited to announce that he plays from the senior tees now, and that his new SiriusXM radio show “The Rocco Hour” is set to debut this week. If the show is as lively as our chat with him, it should be a huge success. We talked about everything from Tiger at Torrey to his insane drip to how the...
Two-time Bay Hill winner Matt Every on his TV future and why he keeps chasing the dream
March 01, 2023 14:16 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBLive from Puerto Rico, Matt Every joins us ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which he famously won in back-to-back years in 2014 and 2015. Unfortunately, that didn’t earn him a spot in this year’s field, but Every is still chasing the dream at the Puerto Rico Open. The outspoken pro has also started a new podcast of his own, and is hopeful that he can return to TV when he eventually calls it quits. Every, CP, Steve and Alex also give their Bay Hill picks, and the boys debate the merit...
Behind the scenes with one of the stars of Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’
February 22, 2023 15:35 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThe band is back together this week, with former Golf Digest reporter Dan Rapaport joining us ahead of the Honda Classic. Rapaport, now with Barstool Sports, takes us behind the scenes of Netflix’s new hit show “Full Swing,” which he stars in. He was one of the faces of the new Netflix series, which focuses on some of the PGA Tour’s young stars and gives an inside look at life on tour. We also recap a wildly fun week at Riviera, and we debate what’s best for Tiger Woods.
Brian Urlacher on playing the WMPO pro-am, acing a par 4 (!) and an unlikely eagle at Augusta National
February 14, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 60 MBNFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher joined us to talk about his experience playing in the WM Phoenix Open pro-am for a third year. He tells us why Patrick Cantlay was a sneaky great pro to have on his team and he reveals which current MLB pitcher is the longest golfer he’s ever seen. Urlacher—who has played in the American Century Championship and will tee it up at the upcoming Invited Celebrity Classic on the senior tour—tells us about playing Augusta National (where made an eagle on a par 4) ...
Introducing: Full Swing Thoughts
February 13, 2023 15:09 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBShane Ryan, Sam Weinman and Alex Myers will be your guides through the upcoming Netflix show "Full Swing." The trio will discuss what the show gets right, what feels a bit off and everything in between. With each episode, we'll have a podcast to break down everything you just saw, and there may be a special guest to wrap it all up. The show will be on our Local Knowledge feed, so make sure to subscribe if you haven't done so already.
Xander Schauffele on dealing with injury and the photo Patrick Cantlay will never see
February 06, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBSeven-time PGA Tour winner Xander Schauffele joins us this week ahead of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a tournament he tied for third in just one year ago. This year, Schauffele is one of the tournament favorites despite a nagging back injury, though he tells us it’s been getting better and better each day. We also discussed his “stale” 2022 majors season, his scorching-hot late summer run and why he and his best buddy Patrick Cantlay aren’t big social media guys. Plus, WMPO best bets a...
J.R. Smith on first-tee nerves, the time he almost broke 70 and why LeBron will never get into golf
January 30, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBLadies and gentlemen, we got him. After a decade-long chase, J.R. Smith finally joined this week’s pod and he brought the heat. From his fledgling college golf career to his time in the NBA to the time he rolled one off the first tee in a qualifier, no topic was off limits. The New Jersey native, once a legend on the court, now has his sights set on becoming a legend on the course. Plus, the boys recap Max Homa’s win at Torrey, TeeGate, TreeGate and JoggersGate. Golf content did not disappoi...
Kyle Berkshire on long drive’s return to TV, his bromance with Bryson and his tour pro aspirations
January 23, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBTwo-time World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire joins us on this week’s episode to discuss his sport’s return to television and why he still has dreams of playing pro golf. We also chat about his bromance with Bryson DeChambeau, who dipped his toe into the long-drive world in 2021 and plans to compete in more events in 2023. Plus, the boys recap Jon Rahm’s latest win and make a case for why Torrey Pines, site of this week’ Farmers Insurance Open, is actually good (sort of).
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, our best sleepwalking stories and AMEX picks
January 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBChristopher “Mad Dog” Russo, one of our white whales, is our guest this week, and he had a lot to say, as always. The radio legend breaks down the art of the rant, the “First Take” moment that resonated with the masses and why the New York Yankees “had” to bring back Aaron Judge. The boys also hype up Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, complain about their wives, and, most importantly, give out their best bets for The American Express.
Keith Mitchell dances on TCU’s grave and tells us his 2023 goals
January 10, 2023 20:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MBFor the first time in 2023, we welcome a tour pro to the podcast. Keith Mitchell, who won the 2019 Honda Classic, joins us from Hawaii, where he’ll be making his first start of the new year at the Sony Open. Mitchell was in great spirits, having just watched his Georgia Bulldogs dominate TCU 65-7 for a second straight national championship. After recapping the win, Mitchell told us his goals for this season, why he loves Waialae, this week’s host venue, and why the Tito’s Shorties Classic, w...
The ‘other’ Scott Stallings is going to the Masters and a Sentry TOC preview with Andy Lack
January 03, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBOn this week’s episode, we’re joined by the “other” Scott Stallings and his wife Jenny, the two good Samaritans who got the real Scott Stallings’ Masters invitation in the mail. They tell us how the whole mix-up unfolded, and how it inadvertently got them their own invite to Augusta National in April. Plus, Andy Lack, our newest member of the Golf Digest betting panel, joins us to preview the Sentry Tournament of Champions and the rest of the upcoming golf season.
Why Tiger will win again and our favorite golf moments of 2022
December 19, 2022 19:56 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this week’s episode, the boys recap another fun PNC Championship, where Tiger and Charlie Woods came up short but were as entertaining as ever. One week after wondering if his career might be over at The Match, Alex, Steve and CP are now fully back on the Tiger bandwagon, something many golf fans can relate to after his performance in Orlando. Plus, we rank our favorite screenshots of the year in golf, make our Week 16 NFL picks and rail on the lame finish to an otherwise epic World Cup f...
I got robbed in Augusta
December 14, 2022 19:22 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this week’s episode, CP tells his harrowing tale of getting robbed over the weekend in Augusta, where he was working on an upcoming preview story for the Masters. Fortunately, he was not harmed, and his wallet, phone and laptop (and Knicks hat) are all safe. The boys also recap The Match with Tiger, Rory, JT and Spieth, breaking down what was good and not-so-good about the made-for-TV event. Finally, NFL Week 15 picks, and a quick preview of the PNC Championship, where Woods and his son C...
Kelly in Vegas, the return of Tiger Woods and the best gambling movies of all time
December 07, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn this week’s episode, the great Kelly in Vegas from Barstool Sports joins us to talk all things football, and even a little golf as we gear up for The Match, where Tiger Woods is set to make his return. Kelly shares her favorite plays for the upcoming bowl games, the one thing you should NEVER do when betting on college football, and the lock of all locks in the Army-Navy game. Plus, Alex, Steve and Christopher rank their top five gambling movies, make their Week 14 NFL picks and discuss t...
8 minutes in heaven with former ‘Bachelor’ Ben Higgins
November 28, 2022 20:34 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBA short-lived but lively chat with Ben Higgins, of “The Bachelor” fame, highlights this week’s episode. Higgins, now better known as a celebrity golfer, tells us how he got over a recent bout of the S-words (rhymes with thanks), and how his hole-in-one from last March ended up being one of the cheaper holes-in-one we’ve ever heard of. Plus, the boys make their Hero World Challenge and NFL Week 13 picks, and rank the five best things they ate on Thanksgiving weekend.
Did Augusta National ruin its 13th hole? We debate
November 22, 2022 20:03 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBOn a slow golf week, Augusta National made major news with the significant changes the club has made to its iconic par-5 13th hole. Alex, Steve and Christopher debate whether or not the extra length makes the hole better or worse, and whether or not it will still be a momentous hole on the back nine on Sunday. Plus, we discuss Jon Rahm’s comments on the Official World Golf Ranking, the rigged format at Golf Digest’s annual Seitz Cup and Lydia Ko’s massive payday on the LPGA. Finally, we make...
Charles Barkley’s swing coach on fixing his game
November 15, 2022 20:36 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBFormer tour winner turned teaching pro Stan Utley joins this week’s episode of the podcast and reveals how he was able to pull off the impossible - fixing Charles Barkley’s golf swing. Utley, once known as a short game and putting guru, is now best known for repairing the Round Mound of Rebound’s hitch, which has gained him all sorts of cred in the teaching pro streets. He’s also worked with the likes of Jay Haas, Rocco Mediate, and Sergio Garcia, who Utley believes is a far better putter th...
Danny Woodhead on a barefoot Bill Belichick, testing the newest golf clubs and why he's unimpressed by Tom Brady
November 09, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBFormer NFL running back Danny Woodhead joins this week’s episode to recap his epic week as a club tester at the Golf Digest Hot List, where he hit thousands of golf shots with all the latest and greatest sticks (00:17:05). Plus, he gives us an A+ Bill Belichick story from his time in New England, and dishes on the biggest “trap game” of his career, which involves a request from his wife. Finally, the boys make their Houston Open and NFL Week 10 picks, and CP and Steve break down their golf r...
A death stare from Tiger, tripping up Jim Furyk and caddieing in Bermuda with one of golf’s freshest voices
November 01, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBFresh off caddieing in last week’s Bermuda Championship, ESPN+ and Golf Channel announcer Doug Smith joins The Loop to tell us about the experience. He’s also played Tony Finau for cash recently (only getting one a side!), so Smith tells us what it’s like to play with Finau. Plus, he has some hilarious stories from the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla when he almost took out Jim Furyk in the parking lot and got quite a death stare from Tiger Woods. Plus, the boys celebrate their first Victo...
The next German Ryder Cupper? Plus, a New York Yankees funeral
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBGermany’s Yannik Paul joins the pod fresh off his maiden DP World Tour win at the Mallorca Open, where he drained a long birdie putt on the 72nd hole to secure a one-shot victory. The 28-year-old broke down his wild final round and told us about his future goals, which include making the 2023 European Ryder Cup team. Plus, the boys have a New York Yankees funeral, Alex recaps a tough Golf Digest Match Play Championship loss, and we make our Week 8 NFL picks and preview the Butterfield Bermud...
Padraig Harrington answers the stupidest question ever
October 17, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThree-time major champion Padraig Harrington joins us and reminds us that there may be nobody better to talk golf with than him. We covered everything from his burgeoning PGA Tour Champions career to his run at the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island and much more. He even eloquently answered one of the dumber injury-related questions ever asked (blame CP). Plus, we make our Week 7 NFL picks, CP hits a monster parlay, Steve goes in on the PGA Tour’s lack of ShotLink data in Japan, and we ...
The time Bill Parcells cut a player for a golf injury
October 11, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFormer NFL lineman turned podcaster Ross Tucker joins us to break down a wild week of football, which featured some bogus roughing the passer penalties. He also tells us a hilarious story of Bill Parcells telling him to pack his bags after he got hurt playing golf. Plus, the boys make their Week 6 NFL picks, bow to now two-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kim and look ahead to the Zozo Championship. As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our ano...
World Series champ Derek Lowe on beating Annika Sorenstam and his MLB playoffs preview
October 03, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBTwo-time All Star and World Series champ Derek Lowe joins the pod to break down the upcoming MLB playoffs and to take issue with everybody pitching around Aaron Judge during his chase for 62 home runs. Lowe, a top golfer on the celebrity circuit, also recaps his stunning win over legendary LPGA pro Annika Sorenstam in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions last January. Plus, the boys make NFL Week 5 picks, which leads to a spirited debate about a certain New York Giants quarterb...
Our Presidents Cup MVPs and the voice of Golf Twitter, Sam Harrop
September 27, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 60 MBSam Harrop, the voice of Golf Twitter, joins us fresh off his epic week at the Presidents Cup. He gives us an inside look at how his appearance in Charlotte came to be and tells us how the sausage gets made when it comes to his famous golf songs. Our own Alex Myers also performs a live rendition of a Billy Joel classic in honor of Harrop and International team star Tom Kim. Plus, the boys recap the U.S. team’s win, handing out superlatives for biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, bigges...
Where the Presidents Cup goes from here with Nick Price
September 19, 2022 19:24 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBNick Price, three-time major champion, three-time Presidents Cup captain and five-time participant in the biennial event, joined The Loop podcast to talk all things Presidents Cup. We talked about what it’s like to captain an International team that’s a huge underdog (like 2017), what the future of the competition should look like, plus some of his favorite memories from the event, including the epic Ernie Els vs. Tiger Woods duel in South Africa. Enjoy our wide-ranging chat with Price ahea...
Colin Montgomerie explains his LIV stance, NFL Week 1 recap and Fortinet picks
September 13, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 57 MBLegendary Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie joins the podcast and pleads the fifth on LIV Golf. Plus, he has a 1999 Ryder Cup tidbit you may have never heard before. The boys recap a WILD Week 1 in the NFL and make picks for Week 2, and we preview the Fortinet Championship, the opening event of the 2022-’23 PGA Tour season. As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman...