Backspin the Golf Show

Reviewing the Tiger Woods press conference, plus checking in with Rex Haggard, trying to make you some money, and prizes with beat the pro. Will you be bored with this edition...NO!

The Sun Devil star joined the show after being named the Big XII player of the week - he shares insights about his journey from Norway to playing college golf in the U.S. He discusses the transition from downhill skiing to golf, the influence of social media on his career, and the dynamics of team and individual goals in college golf. Michael also reflects on the challenges of preparing for a busy tournament schedule and the importance of maintaining a relaxed mindset amidst competitive pressures. 00:00 Introduction to Michael and his Background 02:55 Transition from Downhill Skiing to Golf 05:47 The Influence of Social Media on Golf Careers 09:02 Team Dynamics and Individual Goals in College Golf 11:51 Preparing for a Busy Tournament Schedule 15:11 Journey from Norway to ASU Golf 18:01 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Looking back on the WM Phoenix Open, We hear from Rex Hoggard and ASU golfer Michael Mjaaseth.

Live from the WM Phoenix Open, A recap of the week so far, picks for Sunday and a spotlight on Troon courses in Phoenix

WM Phoenix Open week is here! Guests include Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and Phoenix Open Asst. Tournament Chairman Chris Camacho

The 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open Chairman joins Bauer and Brady to hype up the tournament just over a week out - including The Killers in the Concert in the Coliseum, the exciting player commitments and the stacked celebrity Pro-Am field.

The Golf Channel Reporter talked about Chris Gotterup's win at the Sony Open, Blades Brown's hear-59 at The American Express and Scottie's strong start to his season. Rex also shared some of his memories from a decade at GolfWeek - the iconic publication that is celebrating their 50th annicersary this year.

Tommi Avant an exemption into the 2026 WM Phoenix Open when he drained in a 47-foot birdie putt on the 54th hole to capture the 68th Southwest PGA Championship. The PGA Assistant Professional at Lone Tree Golf Club talked about his preparation for the WMPO and if his dad (who played in the tournament years ago) is going to be on his bag.

Scottie is back, but Blades Brown is taking the headlines at The AMEX after a course record 60, Dubai had a stacked field, the NCAA Champ jumps to LIV and more! Rex Hoggard breaks it all down and we are joined by Southwest PGA Championship winner Tommi Avant who earned an exemption to the WM Phoenix Open as well as Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg with updates a week away from The People's Open.

The Emmy-winning Reporter broke the Koepka story that shocked the golf world this week. Rex talks about Brooks and what this new "returning player program" means for the Tour moving forward and looks ahead to the tournaments leading up to the WM Phoenix Open.

The WM Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman talks about everything from Brooks being in the field at the WMPO to parking tips to some of the exciting new additions patrons will see in Scottsdale this year.

The PGA Tour is back in Hawaii and we discuss that as well as the return of Brooks Koepka to the tour this year. Guests include Rex Hoggard and WM Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman Chris Camacho.

First show of the year is a BIG one - Rex Hoggard is back, Barstool's Riggs joins the crew in studio and WMPO Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg checks in with an update just weeks away from "The People's Open." 2026 rules changes, Brooks Koepka back to PGA (?), LPGA + TGL & more

The 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman joins to continue counting doen to the tournament in February. Plus updates on tickets, concerts and more.

Catching up on all the news we missed including if Brooks Koepka will return to the PGA Tour, who will replace the PGA CEO and a look ahead to thr 2026 season.

Backspin closes out the 2025 broadcast year with a monster show LIVE from Indian Wells Golf Resort in celebration of their re-opening of the popular Players Course. Renowned course architect John Fought joined the show as well as Indian Well Mayor Toper Taylor, Course GM Robin Graf. Rex Hoggard called in live from the Bahamas from the Hero World Challenge and Cori Matheson called in to talk about the Grass League and upcoming Girls Golf events as well.

The General Manager of Indian Wells Golf Resort talked about the newly re-imagined Players course as well as their palatial clubhouse, practice area and the Celebrity course as well. Robin has a long history in the business and shared great stories from his years in the hospitality industry - and his excitement to pair their 36-holes of Championship golf with Kestrel - a newly opened restaurant from renowned chef and TV personality Richard Blais.

The Mayor of Indian Wells joined the show live on location at the newly re-opened Indian Wells Golf Resort to talk about the excitement surrounding the project and what it means to their special community. A Councilman for many years; Dr. Taylor was just recently elected and joining our show was literally one of his first duties as Mayor.

The esteemed golfer and course Architect recently oversaw the $13 million reimagining of the Indian Wells Golf Resort's Players Course. He first first redesigned the course in 2007 but was excited to move the final two holes of the beautiful course back across a large wash area and reconnect them with the rest of the course in addition to changing some more routing as well as reshaping greens and bunkers throughout the 18 Championship holes.

Live from The Club at Starr Pass in Tucson. Guests include Chad Mumm who previews The Skins Game and Rex Hoggard live from the RSM Classic plus The Club at Starr Pass GM David Loomis and Membership Director Sydney Bryan.

David Loomis is the Club at Starr Pass GM and talks about its renovated 27 hole course and beautiful new clubhouse. Membership Director Sydney Bryan joins the show as well and talks about the benefits members get and even touches on their amazing Golf Suites - another stay & play option in addition to the JW Marriott.

The Emmy-winning Producer of Netflix Series "Full Swing" joins to preview the return of the "The Skins Game"

The Executive Director at Charles Schwab Cup Championship joins everyone live priot to the Saturday tee times of the annual event.

Live from the Charles Schwab Cup Championship and The Champions Tour.

The former pro football player stopped by at the Charles Schwab cup championship to talk about falling in love with the game of golf and also offered a special guest Pick for beat the pro

Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey joins Brady, Andrew & Kris Strauss to preview the Schwab Cup Finale at Phoenix Country Club. He was the final player to earn a coveted spot in the 36 player field!

Guest host Kris Strauss joins Brady and Andrew in studio. Other guests include Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard, PGA Tour Champions player Tommy Gainey on the Schwab Cup Finale and Troon Chief Digital Officer Jeff Ma.

Mike Bauer and the crew broadcast live from the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. They seem to be having a great time as they interview Tubac Golf Resort Manager Hank Swigget and the reining defending Simmons Bank Champ Steven Alker. This and much more on Backspin the Golf Show.

Vice President Tournament Business, Black Desert Championships joins the show to talk about the Bank Of Utah Championship at the otherworldly Black Desert Resort in the St. George, UT area.

The GM of Foothills Golf Club joins to celebrate their grand reopening. He talks about the exciting improvements made to the course as well as what players can expect when they tee it up at this local favorite that might be different from before!

Live from Foothills Golf Club celebrating the grand reopening. Guests include Rex Hoggard, Jeremy Strauss and Ashley Dove.

The Emmy Winning Golf Channel Reporter talked about everything from Tommy Fleetwood winning in India to this week’s Bank of Utah Championship to the cancellation of The Sentry. Rex even touched on the newly announced “Good Good Championship” that will debut next year.

The show is LIVE from Van's Golf Shop in Scottsdale featuring Rex Hoggard with the latest on the PGA Tour. Cori, Andrew & Bauer are joined on location by Epic Golf Club GM Jaclyn Cummings and Van's club fitter & repair specialist Jesse Vasquez.

The Desert Mountain HS won three times on the Korn Ferry Tour to earn his PGA TOUR card and then won his first event just a few weeks later in the Black Desert Championship. Matt shares what he did immediately after winning and how he's looking forward to playing in the US Open and The Masters

The GM of Epic Golf Club stopped by the live broadcast at Van's Golf Shop to talk about the private golf society they have built that now has over 900 members worldwide, their incredible Scholarship opportunities and the impact the Epic Foundation has made in just a few years of existence.

The Emmy-winning Executive Producer of Happy Gilmore 2 & Full Swing joins the show to talk about those projects as well as bringing back the immensely popular Skins Game back with Keegan Bradley, Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, and Xander Schauffele facing off on "Black Friday" (on Prime Video) this year!

Charles Schwab Championship Executive Director joins the show 31 days away from the Champions Finale to talk about all that goes into the amazing event at Phoenix Country Club. She talks about "The Oasis," $1 Birdie Beers, the amazing staff at PCC, how much the tournament gives back to charity...and on top of all that - some lucky listeners walked away with free tickets!

Happy Gilmore 2 & Full Swing Executive Producer Chad Mumm joins the show to talk about bringing The Skins Game back. Cori & Brady also caught up with Charles Schwab Championship Executive Director Tiffany Nelson AND some lucky listeners walked away with free tickets. Listen to know how you can win future tickets or where to buy them.

The Arizona Golf Hall of Famer and longtime Backspin host recaps the Ryder Cup...including some strong thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley!

The 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman updates on the building at 16, The Killers at the Concert in the Coliseum and shares his first-hand thoughts on the Ryder Cup crowd, as Jason was at Bethpage Black.

The whole Backspin crew is broadcasting live Grass Clippings Rolling Hills surrounded by our listeners enjoying the Ryder Cup viewing party (even though the US Team was getting smoked at the time). They pause second-guessing Captain Keegan to be joined on location by Grass League's Todd Dobson who talks about how the league works and recap the Summer Grind event they just had.

Recapping Ryder Cup with a bunch of guests including Rex Hoggard and longitme Backspin host Bill Huffman. Plus 2026 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Jason Eisenberg

The Arizona Men's Golf Coach talks about his team heading into the 2025-26 season, especially with two players in the Top 20 of the PGA Tour U rankings. He also breaks down the upcoming schedule as well as how the team is taking in the Ryder Cup with many Americans and Europeans on the roster.

The Arizona Women's Golf Head Coach joins the show as the Wildcats look to repeat as Big XII Champions. She talks about the three new freshmen on her team and how she hopes they can fill the vacancy of the departed seniors.

Previewing the Ryder Cup! Talking with Rex Hoggard from Golf Channel, Guests also include Jim Anderson and Giovana Maymon from the University of Arizona.

Fresh off a season-opening tournament win; the ASU's Men's Golf Coach talks about the 2025-26 team and season ahead. Matt talks about some of the motivation techniques and coaching approaches they use as well as a full breakdown of the new look roster after Josele Ballester & Preston Summerhays graduated.

The ASU Women's Golf Coach joins Backspin to preview the 2025-26 season and also offers an incredible and eye-opening look into how the world of NIL is shaping college athletics - especially Women's Golf.

The final tune ups for the Ryder Cup are underway with Team Europe players competing in the BWM PGA Championship in England, while Team USA is mostly together and playing at Silverado in the Procore Championship. Cori, Brady & Bauer are also joined by both ASU Golf Head Coaches and our friend Rex Hoggard from the Golf Channel.

Nestled in the stunning Phoenix Mountains Preserve, Lookout Mountain at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort & Golf Course combines championship golf with panoramic desert and mountain scenery.

The 2026 WMPO Tournament Chairman shares the latest with less than 150 days to "The People's Open" and shares and update on the latest Birds Nest announcements and when shovels go in the ground.