Fore Play

We’re boots on the ground at Quail Hollow, chatting it up with the likes of Trevor Immelman, Scottie Scheffler, Webb Simpson, and Trent’s idol Zach Johnson. Dan reunited with fellow big-J journalists at his first event since signing with Barstool. We recap what we’ve seen at Quail Hollow, our experience in Charlotte, Trent’s all-time interaction with the needle… why does water taste like nothing? and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Bryson gets dominated by a gallery rope. Max Homa chips in to win after Danny Willett pukes it away. It’s Presidents Cup week. Frankie eats some perspective pie. And finally, Brian Baumgartner joins the show live from Scranton, PA (01:23:40)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The crew is live from Boston again. Kyle Westmoreland calls in from the Fortinet Championship (01:21:04) to talk about his journey from the Air Force to the PGA Tour, playing golf while in service, how the new Tour changes affect him, and more. Before, we talk about seeing Roger Goodell at the Masters, whether the majors should ban LIV players, the plethora of young talent in golf, and preview a couple intense Fore Man Scrambles coming up.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The crew is live from the Barstool Classic in Boston. We recap Sunday’s House of the Dragon episode. Shane Lowry wins the BMW PGA Championship, where play was suspended due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Frankie and Trent are set to get Lasik; will Trent be a no-glasses guy now? The show finishes with some questions From The Gallery, and a teaser for what’s coming soon with the Fore Man Scramble.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sahith Theegala joins the show (54:33) for over an hour. We discuss his intense obsession with chess, his former life as a Minecraft champion, rookie life on Tour grinding out over 30 events, never having even met guys in this year’s Tour Championship, and much more. Before Sahith, we update from Myrtle and react to the Presidents Cup picks (go Kiz) and Rickie splitting with Tillery.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Live from Myrtle Beach we debate: Is golfing equal to “being in nature”? Is it standing “in line” or “on line”? What is the most impressive invention? DJ wins LIV Boston with a playoff eagle bomb.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

LIV defectors. Smith gone. Callum Tarren joins (2:02:21) & breaks down the Tour’s brutal orientation. Hideki stays. Frankie’s caught in a public pickle. Rap reveals he’s colorblind.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Dan Rapaport joins Fore Play full-time. Huge day. Huge show. We’ve got Riggs, Trent, Frankie, Lurch, and, yes, Barstool’s newest hire, Dan Rapaport on the show. We discuss Dan’s move from Golf Digest to Barstool, going from Big J to the Pirate Ship, and how the process unfolded. We also discuss Lurch’s role moving forward. In golf news, Rory wins the Tour Championship, LIV movements are upon us, House of the Dragon episode 2 is out, the Manti Te’o documentary blew us all away, and Riggs believes waiting in line simply shouldn’t be a thing.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Trent and Frankie man the show and Dan Rapaport joins (15:23) as PGA Tour changes are announced just before recording. More elevated events, guaranteed money, travel stipends, changes to the PIP, and more. Tiger and Rory collaborate and form a new tech-infused team golf league. A “sounds of the universe” clip was released, and it’s horrific. Trent and Frankie discuss golf course maintenance, creation and much more with four different golf superintendents around the country from Long Island to Arizona (49:27).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Tiger Woods has taken control of the situation. We discuss “the meeting” reports. Rory calls Tiger the alpha. Tiger is seriously involved in the new PGA 2k video game. The ‘net’ Tour Championship is upon us. Trent is painstakingly close to breaking 90. Trent crafts another DM to Rickie Fowler. Much more. Full squad.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sepp Straka joins (01:33:57) to discuss Sunday evening’s dramatic playoff. Riggs & Trent for the first hour. A throwback, old school chat down memory lane with the OG’s on Tiger’s plane exit & “The Meeting.” Frankie & Trent then discuss the Borrellis’ memorable Pebble Beach week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Will Zalatoris wins a wild playoff. Cam Smith withdraws from the BMW Championship with a “hip injury” just a day after a delayed “penalty.” We discuss players’ choices between creating a full-on golfer brand vs simply cashing LIV checks. Frankie locks he & his dad outside in Pebble. Scott Fawcett goes nuts on Twitter. And which players would you pick to fight in a PGA vs LIV trial by combat?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Trottie the legend rejoins the show (01:02:15). He appears from… under the table? We discuss: Is Trent Ryan the no. 1 khaki wearer on Earth? Are the new Hi-Toe 3 wedges from TaylorMade the right wedges for you? What does the future hold after the Tour defeated LIV Golfers in the courtroom? Would Cam Smith to LIV finally flip the scales? Are iron covers brutal? Is Gooch and Swafford waiting in a car outside TPC Southwind the funniest thing of the year?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Fresh off a hilarious ace, Mark Hubbard joins the show (01:27:26). We discuss: his beef with airline pilots, his Homeless Hubbs Twitter account, the dry erase board in place of a sponsor on his bag, and showing pure disgust as he holed an ace on Tour. Before Mark, Riggs relives his week at the Wyndham, Frankie and Trent recount Pup Punk’s NYC performance, and Lurch unbelievably winds up at a shockingly coincidental hotel.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Riggs is back after a whirlwind weekend and about to tee off in the Wyndham Championship pro-am. How will LIV’s lawsuit vs the PGA Tour pan out? How wild would a public trial be? Bryson used an analogy identical to one from a recent episode. Stoolie Luke Donald is announced as European Ryder Cup captain. How do sharks have sex and would a great white defeat a polar bear in 6 feet of water?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Riggs takes a private jet with Kevin Kisner to the Wyndham Championship so Frankie runs the show. Serious internet issues ensue. Frankie careered it at Shinnecock alongside Barstool Big Cat (who went even lower). Finau wins again — is he just a winner now? Riggs and Kiz again played the Barstool Classic. And apparently there is a newly-found void in space?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The idea of a 105-mile long linear city in Saudi Arabia is insanity. Sergio Garcia pulls a complete 180 on the European Tour. How weird has the landscape of golf become since the idea of the LIV Tour was brought to the table? A Scottie Scheffler vs. Fore Man Scramble matchup in the works? The show finishes with some questions From The Gallery that get Riggs, Frankie and Trent thinking.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Trent is down bad with his internet. Our guy Callum Tarren shows out at the 3M Open. Tony Finau wins, while Scott Piercy chokes. Riggs, Frankie and Lurch discuss more developments on the LIV Tour — will they be able to compete with the PGA TOUR? The show finishes with a few questions From The Gallery: Are you a top 1 million player in the world? Has Charlie Woods bested his Dad, Tiger? What part of the golf game would you want to be the best in the world at?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Live from the 3M Open in Minnesota, we begin right before Riggs, Frankie and Trent compete in the Pro-Am. We discuss Henrik Stenson losing his Ryder Cup captaincy, the newest developments on the LIV Tour, and take fan questions From The Gallery. We finish the show right after the Pro-Am with an interview with our back nine pro Callum Tarren (01:09:57).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Knee-jerk reactions to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Cam Smith wins with a back-nine 30. Rory comes up agonizingly short. Tiger Woods cried finishing up on 18. LIV golfers were largely ignored. We respond to it all.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The 150th at St Andrews. As big of a golf tournament as there’s ever been. Everyone from Tiger to Rory to Homa and beyond is dreaming of taking home this one. We get into the excitement of links golf, the historical significance of the Old Course, and the exhilarating addition of Tiger Woods. Then we’re joined by NASA’s James Hubble Telescope Program Scientist Dr. Eric Smith (01:02:37) who answers our questions about the monumental new images, what it means for our galaxy, and pepper him with questions about the universe.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Still in Scotland, we relive our experiences and look forward to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Trottie joins, again, all for the better. We’ve played Carnoustie, Dundonald, Dumbarnie, Crail, Western Gailes, and traveled to St Andrews. Then we’re joined by author and St Andrews historian Roger McStravick who tells incredible stories about the course and town’s ancient history, Old Tom Morris, witches and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Prestwick hosted the original Open Championship in 1860. Now it has hosted the boys. We break down our entire Scottish experience thus far, the latest with LIV, and delve deep into “the bottom falling out.”You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scotland trip begins. We made it, but not without issue. TaylorMade legend Chris “Trottie” joins the show to discuss fitting Tiger, the fine details between new iterations of equipment, Scottish links golf nuances, working alongside Rory, Tom Watson, Brooks, and many more. The airlines may catch some flak.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

David McLay-Kidd and some trusted associates sit down with Riggs at Gamble Sands in Washington. The designer of Gamble Sands, Bandon Dunes, Mammoth Dunes, The Castle Course at St. Andrews, and much more, has an announcement. We have some questions: on design philosophy, mistakes made, terrain differences, starting points, green sites, what qualities make a “great” golf course, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Steph Curry played in the Half Moon Bay Barstool Classic. We spent the day with him. It was real and it was spectacular. We’re also joined on set by Austin, a commercial airline pilot (25:45), who answers all our pressing questions. Plus, Matt Wolff and others join LIV, we are adding our first Canadian Classic stops, and we’re embarking upon a Scotland trip.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Matt Fitzpatrick is in studio (5:32) with the U.S. Open trophy. We talk cross-handed chipping, ignoring Riggs’ FaceTime, and eternal glory. After Fitz, we discuss Koepka to LIV, the Tour’s new events series, Immelman replacing Faldo, and Morikawa pouring milk in before cereal.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We start recording as Fitz & Willy Z play the 72nd hole. We react to Matthew Fitzpatrick winning his first major, Zalatoris finishing 2nd again, TCC’s performance, Rory’s standing in the game, JT’s drain issue, LIV no shows, the future, food, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Golf Digest reporter Danny Rapaport joins us live from The Country Club in Brookline to talk U.S. Open, LIV Golf, contentious pressers, picks, scoring conditions and more. Duane Bock makes an appearance to drop a few Kiz stories. Frankie learns of a physics experiment that calls into question human consciousness as we know it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Our first ever live show coming to you from the Wilbur Theater in Boston. We’re joined by Kevin Kisner (00:27:59:21) and Kirk Minihane (00:54:33:12) with a special appearance from Frankie’s mental coach Dr. Bhrett McCabe (00:18:41:18) Much to discuss with LIV, Phil’s presser, the U.S. Open at The Country Club, and muuuuch more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Billy Horschel, quite aware of everything we’ve said about him, joins the show for 90 minutes (33:17). And he’s not afraid to discuss our history. We get into our past comments and where we stand, how we got here, everyone’s thoughts on the latest LIV developments, winning Jack’s tournament, winning $10M+ in the 2014 FedEx Cup, a relationship with Tiger Woods, and much, much more. There’s also quite a bit of breaking news to react to.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Phil joins LIV. Kevin Na announces his resignation from the PGA Tour. We discuss — should the Tour copy LIV Golf’s team concept? Are players really to blame for “taking the money”? What will happen next? What will the majors do? Will the Tour enact lifetime bans?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

DJ joins LIV Golf. The list is out. We’re joined by Rachel Heck (2021 NCAA individual champion & 2022 NCAA team champion) (01:31:28) and Taylor Montgomery (KFT grinder and PGA Tour bubble boy) (01:57:38). We take from the galleries. We BS. It’s classic us.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Nadeshot (00:42:53) — founder of the Esports team 100 Thieves, builder of a gaming and streaming empire, huge golfer, and a Fore Play fan — joins the show. We discuss the early days of competitive gaming, building a success story despite his parents not understanding, golf’s similarities to gaming, significant others packing suitcases for you, and much, much more. In news, Sam Burns takes down Scottie Scheffler in a playoff, LIV Golf has yet to announce the field for its upcoming event, and the U.S. Women’s Open descends upon Pine Needles in Southern Pines, North Carolina.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Two guests. A weird start to the show. We’ve got NBA forward, former Zag, and huge golfer Corey Kispert (00:15:00) talking everything about NBA life and golf as a 6 foot 6 fella. Brian Urlacher (01:21:07) discusses a hall of fame football career and life after (aka playing golf).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

JT wins. Mito crumbles. Tiger WDs. The year’s second major went out with a BANG and we sit down immediately for our first-ever lobby podcast to react to it all.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Alan Shipnuck (01:23:22). TaylorMade Adrian (00:25:07). Tommy Fleetwood makes an appearance. Kevin Kisner says a few words. It’s a Jam-packed show live from the PGA Championship delving deep into Phil Mickelson, players’ club choices this week (including Tiger), stories about Tiger’s irons from Tommy Fleetwood, course expectations, and our mischievous week on-site.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Iconic day in our history — Tiger Woods strolled the Southern Hills fairways with the crew. The dap and the “what’s up my brother” heard ‘round the world. We walked and talked with the GOAT and stamped our presence on the greatest day in Fore Play history. Then we’re joined by 4-time Tour winner Max Homa (01:06:36) and Southern Hills Director of Golf, Cary Cozby (01:36:46), who caddied for Tiger during a scouting trip a few weeks back. Major show for PGA Championship major week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Tour denies players exemptions to play in the first LIV Golf event. Rangers losses turn Frankie on. Scheffler bedazzles in practice rounds at Southern Hills. Rory is trending. Tom Brady gets an enormous broadcasting contract. We discuss the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Massive Barstool inter-office drama has people on edge. Max Homa wins. Islanders fire head coach Barry Trotz. Saudi league chatter heats up. Phil’s got some huge decisions to make. What are the best golf tips we’ve received and used?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Are we completely insignificant? Maybe. Will the sun swallow all the planets making us fully meaningless? Maybe. But then we’re joined by young MMA star and super confident Ian “The Future” Garry (01:22:47), who gives a completely different perspective. It’s a hell of a show, contemplating: Is confidence everything? Is Frankie fixed? Is Phil off the hook? How will the Tour respond? Some From The Galleries and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Kiz (00:47:00) joins the show for the millionth time. Catching up on — playing with Tiger at the Masters, pledging allegiance to the Tour, launch of the Ain’t No Hobby gear, outdriving Lurch, trying to win majors, and much more. Before Kiz joins, Frankie discusses the beginning of Fixing Frankie in Alabama, Trent details Breaking 90 with Tillery, and @UseGolfFACTS is back after Tiger scouts Southern Hills.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Nate Bargatze (06:22), one of the funniest comedians in the world, joins Frankie, Trent & Riggs for the full show. We’re live from Old Hickory in Nashville and we talk — performing in front of one person, wanting to be better at golf, the pressures of filming a comedy special, minds wandering mid-performance, our dads, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Live from Nashville, Frankie, Trent & Riggs discuss New Orleans, a Frankie live radio hit misstep, LIV Golf’s newest announcements, Elon buying Twitter, celebrating an opponent’s high five while in contention at the Masters, and Brandon Walker’s golf swings (at night).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

For the first time… Ever? Frankie and Trent are co-hosting Fore Play and there is a ton to get to. The boys recap Frankie getting dapped up by Chris Berman of all people, the two of them playing with Sean Payton at the Zurich Classic, eating what Trent has called the best food in America, hugging the Masters champ Scottie Scheffler, and tons more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It’s Zurich Classic week. We have history here. Jordan Spieth wins somehow after an abysmal putting week. We discuss golf’s Golden Child, what makes him so riveting, and if he’s “back.” Trent, Frankie, Mintzy, Hannah, and more are at the Zurich Classic this week as the Barstool Sportsbook is the event’s official gaming partner. What teams do we like? Do we not like? Who’s not getting the respect they deserve? What does the crew have on tap in NOLA?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

NFL insider and scoop specialist Ian Rapoport (01:17:24) joins the show. We discuss breaking news in between golf shots, dipping into other sports’ news (aka Tiger Woods playing the Masters), and scoop wars. In talking points, Riggs, Frankie, Trent and Lurch react to the reported list of golfers joining the Saudi league, Greg Norman’s most recent comments on it, Bryson undergoing surgery, LaCava’s interview about Tiger’s golf prospects, and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters after crying Sunday morning over the anxiety of rising to the moment. We discuss our friend’s impressive triumph, Tiger’s gutsy week, Rory’s thrilling finish, Morikawa matching it, Smith collapsing, the Hatton and Horschel pairing, Faldo’s spoiler, and everything else from the 86th Masters.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It’s here. The Masters is beginning. Frankie and Riggs spent Wednesday at Augusta National. We detail the entire experience and prepare for the start of the most hyped Masters in recent memory. Also, Adrian Rietveld, TaylorMade's Golf Senior Tour Manager, joins us to talk about working with and tweaking the clubs of guys like Dustin Johnson, Rory, Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler, and more for the Masters.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Tiger Woods has stolen the spotlight. We breakdown his statement, his look, and his FootJoy shoes. We’ve also got changes to Augusta’s 11th, 15th and 18th holes. Several guys flying under the radar. Riggs and Frankie are in Augusta. It’s Masters Week!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod