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Host Kyle Surlow is joined by co-host Casey Edmondson as they preview Tiger Woods' 2018 season, speculating on how he will fare at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. In addition, Casey shares stories from his first trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and offers some final thoughts on the closing of Aetna Springs Golf Course. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET // Use the promo code 'ggpodcast' and save 10% on all orders of $50 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) discusses this week's events in golf, including the Golf Channel's cameramen and television crew going on strike, leading to some less-than-ideal coverage of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Other topics on today's podcast include San Geronimo Golf Course in Marin County closing, Nick Saban buying a golf course, Callaway's new Rogue woods, Tiger Woods' odds to win The Masters and complications at Mike Keiser's new project, Coul Links, in Northern Scotland. Finally, at the end of the program, Kyle is joined by friend Andrew Whiting to discuss their experience at Aetna Springs' last day of operation this past Sunday. In addition to talking about their experience, both speculate on how the golf course could have been salvaged. This episode of the podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) reviews golf news from the beginning of 2018, including Tiger's upcoming appearances at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, and the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Finally, Kyle discusses talks about Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley, California will be closing its doors. This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends Kyle and Kevin recount their 2017 trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on the Oregon Coast, then share their observations from Tiger Woods' performance at the Hero World Challenge. This episode is proudly presented by GOLF GUIDE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of their annual trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, host Kyle Surlow and his buddy Brad review all the essential gear golfers need for a winter golf trip where the weather is cold and rainy. Gone is the notion that all you need is rain gear and an umbrella. They guys go over the list of gear they take to Bandon Dunes every November and December that allows them to thrive in weather filled with wind, rain and hail. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Peters is a high-level amateur golfer, caddy, and general lover of all things golf. He joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss his recent golf trip to the Northeast United States to play some of the world's best golf courses. You can follow Ben on Instagram (@thegolfhawk) to see pictures of the trip. Also follow Golf Guide on Instagram (@golfguide_) This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) is an avid golfer, Bay Area sports personality and co-host of The Butcher and Baruh Podcast. Joe joins host Kyle Surlow to discuss the 2017 PGA Tour season, the year's most memorable major, who will be the next generation's Tiger Woods, updating the FedEx Cup playoffs, new tournament formats they'd like to see on tour, and Joe's favorite Bay Area public golf courses. Follow Joe Shasky on Twitter and Instagram and find his podcast, The Butcher and Baruh on iTunes. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine and GOLFGUIDE.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Derr (@no_gimmes) is the host of the No Gimmes Podcast and an assistant golf professional at Presidio Golf Club in San Francisco, CA. Chris and host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) discuss their round of golf at Northwood Golf Club and its relationship with its infamous neighbor, The Bohemian Grove. Then they discuss how to improve the FedEx Cup Playoffs, caddying on the Latin American Tour, the process of becoming a Class A PGA Professional, experiences in podcasting and the 2017 Walker Cup at Los Angeles Country Club's North Course. Follow Chris on instagram, twitter and facebook This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide & Golfguide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) and Casey Edmondson recap the major championships of 2017. Working their way backwards, they look back at Justin Thomas' victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and what to expect from JT going forward. Then they recount Jordan Spieth's epic 13th hole at Royal Birkdale at the Open Championship, and share some thoughts on his famous "Go Get That" eagle putt. Then they look back at Sergio Garcia's win at the Masters and Brooks Koepka's win at the U.S. Open as they digest 2017's majors as a whole. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Lang is the General Manager and co-founder of Indi Golf Clubs, a new golf club manufacturer based in Southern California that specializes in making maximum performance wedges. Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) and Rob discuss the founding of Indi Golf and how the USGA's rules regarding equipment affect amateur golfer's enjoyment of the game and it's effects on manufacturers. This episode is proudly presented by Golfguide.Net and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Kyle Surlow (@ksurlow) talks about Jordan Spieth's spectacular win at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, then discusses what it means for runner-up Matt Kuchar with lifelong Kuch superfan Mark Mendoza. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle (@ksurlow) and Casey look back at the 2017 U.S. Open and reflect on whether the tournament should be contested at Erin Hills again. Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson and Jim "Bones" Mackay's sudden breakup, and look ahead to The Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net and Seamus Golf Follow Golf Guide on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Casey preview the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills in Hartford, Wisconsin. They preview what to look for this weekend from the first-time major venue and some players to keep an eye on this weekend. Afterwards, they discuss the benefits of camping out at a major championship, Gary Player's recent evisceration of Robert Trent Jones Jr. (in response to a recent interview Jones did with Golf Digest). Finally, both hosts offer some thoughts about Tiger Woods' recent life struggles. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Casey cover a variety of golf-related topics that center around golf in the North Bay Area, and the rest of Northern California. They discuss the state of caddying in America in 2017 and where the profession might be going. Both Adobe Creek Golf Club (currently closed) in Petaluma and Aetna Springs Golf Course in Pope Valley are for sale, and the hosts speculate on what might become of both courses after ownership changes hands. Finally, in response to Rick Vacek's recent article on Nemesis holes, both hosts share what golf holes they play regularly and can't seem to best, no matter how many times they try. Other topics include North Bay Area golf news, why Los Arroyos Golf Course in Sonoma was awesome, the economic viability of another private golf club in Sonoma County wine country and more. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide and Seamus Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Blasi is a golf course architect, whose prominent West Coast work includes Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open, where he was a key figure in Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s design team. Jay also recently completed a complete renovation of Santa Ana Country Club in Irvine, CA, and is now consulting with the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance for their restoration of Sharp Park Golf Course. This episode is proudly presented by Golf Guide and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle brings on his buddy Kev to talk about alternative tournament formats in the wake of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans switching to a 2-man team format. They discuss how much they enjoy playing in tournaments that utilize rules like chapman, stableford, moneyball, alternate shot and more, and which ones they'd like to see added to the PGA Tour schedule. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle talks to his buddy Ben, who is an avid amateur golfer, caddy and lover of golf course architecture. You can follow him on instagram @thegolfhawk. On this episode, Kyle and Ben talk about their love of Bay Area golf, and discuss topics all over the golf spectrum, including their favorite tracks in Sonoma County, the best private clubs on the San Francisco peninsula, playing golf with Tom Doak, the perfect hickory golf championship and much more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET & Seamus Golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2017 Masters Tournament has come and gone, and hosts Kyle and Casey share their thoughts on Sergio Garcia and his stunning victory at Augusta National Golf Club, as well as whether or not Justin Rose 'lost' the tournament, why Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler were so awful on Sunday's final round, and Jim Nantz's spectacular performance in Butler Cabin. This episode is sponsored by Seamus Golf - use the promo code 'GolfGuide15' and save 15% on all purchases at SeamusGolf.com for April 2017. This episode is also proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle give their predictions for the 2017 Masters and what they expect to see at the annual tournament contested at Augusta National Golf Club. Topics include the news that Dustin Johnson has fallen down a flight of stairs on the eve of the first round, each of their ideal Masters outcomes, how Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will fare and whether a first time participant has a shot at winning. For the final 2 minutes of the podcast, both hosts touch on the Lexi Thompson ruling at last weekend's ANA Inspiration and how replay could be ruining the sport of golf. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the main storylines they'll be following for the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Stories they'll be following include; Jordan Spieth's return to Augusta after his historic 2016 collapse, Dustin Johnson heading into the tournament as the overwhelming favorite, Rory McIlroy attempting to complete the career grand slam, and much more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and Golf Guide Podcast co-host Casey sits down with Kyle to discuss the recent suit filed against Acushnet (parent company of Titleist) by Costco and what the legal implications are for both sides. Costco has asked for a declaratory judgment in response to a letter it received from Acushent, asserting that Costco infringed on 11 of its patents and engaged in false advertising based on the Kirkland Signature guarantee that its products meet or exceed the quality of leading national brands. Casey and Kyle discuss what the impeding lawsuit could look like, some possible outcomes, and make some educated guesses as to how everything will shake down. Information used in this podcast is sourced from articles on MyGolfSpy, Golf-Patents.com and the United States District Court. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo Links is the co-founder of the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance. Bo and his colleague Richard Harris founded the San Francisco Public Golf Alliance to protect public golf in San Francisco, and for the past 10 years, they have been leading the fight to keep Sharp Park Golf Course open, despite efforts from various environmental groups to close the seaside links. Sharp Park was designed in 1932 by Alister MacKenzie, and at one time was labeled "The poor man's Cypress Point." Bo has been playing Sharp Park since the 1960's and is one of the course's greatest historians. After a 10+ year long legal battle, Sharp Park was designated as a “Historic Resource Property” under the California Environmental Quality Act, and now the SFPGA's next mission is to restore as much of the original Alister MacKenzie design as possible. Bo and host Kyle Surlow discuss what the journey has been like up to this point, and what will happen to Sharp Park going forward. You can join the San Francisco Golf Alliance by clicking here, and you can also find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Casey continue to give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In this episode, the hosts cover the divisive and most substantial rule change, which revolves around leaving the flagstick in the hole whilst putting. Other rules topics in this episode include player behavior, pace of play an more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kyle and Casey give their thoughts and reactions to the proposed rules changes announced last week by the USGA and R&A. In part 1 of 2, new rule propositions discussed include those that relate to the ball being at rest and in motion, taking relief, repairing spike marks on the putting surface and more. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Ogle is the founder of Breaking Eighty. On this episode, Sean discusses how he founded Breaking Eighty, the joys of golf course photography, Scottish golf vacations, and his goal to play the world's best golf courses. For the final half of the episode, our host and Sean discuss Breaking Eighty's recent article where he ranks the 100 best courses that he's played over the past couple years, specifically those on the West Coast. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Johnson is the founder and editor of The Fried Egg, where he covers amateur and professional golf, as well as golf course architecture and design. In this episode, Andy discusses his article 'A Systematic Problem' where he aims to identify the flaws in Golf Digest's List of the Top 100 golf courses. Along the way, he and host Kyle dive into a variety of golf-related topics, including how Andy founded The Fried Egg, Golf Digest vs. Golfweek's rating systems and more. This episode is presented by Golf Guide Magazine and GolfGuide.Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss the death of the Kirkland Signature golf ball, how Costco's foray into the golf ball business will affect the industry going forward, whether or not Costco will ever make a comparable ball again, and MyGolfSpy's coverage of the whole ordeal. For the final 50 minutes of the show, the hosts talk about the long awaited return of Tiger Woods, his decision to sign with Taylor Made, his odds at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and prop bets worth wagering on this weekend. This episode of the Golf Guide podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our host sits down with buddies Mike and Mark to talk about Mark's wild times in college and what goes on behind the scenes of a maintenance staff at one of the nation's top golf clubs. This episode is presented by GolfGuide.net and Golf Guide Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking back at all that happened in the world of golf in 2016. The hosts review their favorite memories from 2016, including their favorite major and best individual moments. Then they touch on some of year's lowlights and decide what'd they'd most like to forget. Finally, they look ahead to 2017, and hope for great things from Tiger Woods. This episode is presented by The Store at GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most dominant golfer of the 21st century returns to the PGA Tour this weekend after a 16 month hiatus. Hosts Casey and Kyle discuss Tiger Woods' first-round performance at the Hero World Challenge and pontificate on what Tiger's golf future holds. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net - the best place to save on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonoma County isn't just home to tremendous wine and microbreweries, but also plays host to a plethora of great public golf courses. Host Kyle and guests Brad Q. and Mark break down Golf Guide's list of Sonoma County's 10 best public golf courses. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET - The best place to save up to 70% on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside Disneyland, there's a new 'happiest place on earth'. Host Kyle and his buddy Brad explain why Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is Golf Guide's favorite vacation destination in America, golf or otherwise, and divulge how to maximize the fun on your next Bandon trip. Kyle goes over his article on how to visit Bandon Dunes on a shoestring budget, along with the advantages and disadvantages of visiting the resort at each time of year. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET, the place where you can save up to 70% on greens fees to golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle talks with fellow golf enthusiast Brad Q. about how things shaked out at the PGA Tour's Safeway Open at Silverado last weekend. Brad spent Sunday in Napa watching the action unfold and to follow his all-time favorite player Phil Mickelson. This episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiger Woods gave Bay Area golf fans a few days notice that he wound be missing the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort, citing that his game was not where he wanted it to be for his PGA Tour return. Host Kyle and his longtime golf buddy Kev talk about what it means for Tiger to delay his PGA Tour comeback, and how golf fans should feel about his decision to postpone his comeback until he feels confident in his game. In addition, a recent report from The Golf Channel's Matt Ginella informs us that a new 18-hole course could be in play for the already spectacular Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Kev and Kyle reflect on their past experience at 'The Sheep Ranch', and whether building a regulation golf course in it's place is good or bad for golf. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.net and Golf Guide Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the private golf clubs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, specifically those that are making an extended effort to reach out to potential members under the age of 40. This episode of the podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year-plus hiatus, the greatest player of our generation, Tiger Woods, is planning on returning to the PGA Tour at next month's Safeway Open at Silverado Resort in Napa. The hosts dive into what they're most excited about regarding Tiger's return, share their thoughts on the golf course at Silverado, and ponder what questions they'll ask Tiger and Phil Mickelson when they set foot in the tournament's media tent. Along the way, the hosts also talk FedEx Cup and why they couldn't care less about the PGA Tour's playoff system, Patrick Reed's family issues, why competing with the NFL on Sunday evenings is a fruitless pursuit, and why the NFL sucks in 2016. This episode, as always, is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Visit the Golf Guide Store and save 20-70% on greens fees at courses throughout California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast, host Kyle takes a look at all the private golf clubs in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties, and identifies which ones offer the best deal for prospective members under the age of 40. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Ogle is an entrepreneur and passionate golfer who is on a quest to play the world's 100 best golf courses. Sean is the founder of BreakingEighty.com, where he shares stories from his world-wide golf travels. In this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast, Kyle and Sean dive deep into Sean's professional background and how he was able to craft a lifestyle that allows him to play golf all over the world. Then they discuss various publication's Top 100 lists, specifically what the difference is between Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine's criteria for judging the merits of various golf courses. Sean then shares his favorite West Coast golfing destinations, how he's been able to access some of the country's most private golf clubs, and how he convinced Steph Curry and Joe Lacob to play Royal Dornoch. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Visit the Golf Guide Store and save 20-70% on greens fees at courses in CA, NV and OR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the men's tournament in the books, Golf Guide's hosts riff on how much they surprisingly enjoyed golf's return to the Olympics. They dive in to what it will look like to see the men and women play the same golf course in back-to-back weeks, Justin Rose's wonderfully entertaining victory over Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar fittingly winning bronze and what Olympic golf will look like in the games ahead and what will need to happen for the game to survive in the Olympiad. Before the podcast is over, the hosts also discuss the best account on Twitter, why living in Florida sucks, whether the Olympic golf course will survive in Rio when the games are over and how Golf Guide's Play Day at Yocha Dehe Golf Club went this past Sunday. This episode is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET, where you can save 20-70% on greens fees at golf courses across California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf Guide Podcast hosts Casey and Kyle review and recap some of the events from the 98th PGA Championship, react to Jimmy Walker's win and try to figure out why nobody seemed to care about the year's fourth major. Next, the hosts discuss the greatness of Stephan Jaeger and Jim Furyk and what it means to have multiple players shoot 58. Stephen Jaeger shot his on the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae while Jim Furyk fired a 58 during the final round of the Traveler's Championship at TPC River Highlands. Finally, the hosts discuss what it means to have Nike Golf removing itself from the club manufacturing industry and what kind of ripple effects it could have on golf club manufacturing going forward. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Visit the Golf Guide Store and save 20-70% on greens fees at golf courses across California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle preview this weekend's 98th PGA Championship, which will be contested at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. To understand what will happen in 2016's tournament, the hosts look back at Baltusrol's championship history and remember Phil Mickelson's memorable win back in 2005. After discussing the merits of Baltusrol as a major championship venue, they touch on the impact of no Tiger Woods in yet another major and how that has affected the professional golf landscape in 2016. And finally, the hosts make some predictions and offer some sage gambling advice for this weekend's action. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Visit the Golf Guide Store and save 20-70% off greens fees at courses all over California, Oregon and Nevada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf Guide hosts Casey and Kyle review the weekend's happenings from the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon, where Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson provided golf fans with one of the greatest duels in major championship history. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET, where you can save 20-70% on greens fees at golf courses in California, Nevada and Oregon. Golf Guide helps you find the golf you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Open Championship week at Royal Troon! Hosts Casey and Kyle break down everything they're looking forward to at golf's third major championship of 2016. Before diving into the British Open preview, the hosts share their thoughts on last weekend's US Women's Open at CordeValle Resort, and how the USGA handled yet another rules fiasco. Then the world of Pokémon GO somehow enters the podcast, and each of the hosts inquire as to what this new augmented reality sensation is all about. Finally, the hosts break down the results from last week's Scottish Open as Castle Stuart and how that affects betting decisions heading into Open Championship Week. Then they break down the pairings for Thursday and Friday and wonder if playing with elite players will help other top player's chances of claiming victory at Royal Troon. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GolfGuide.Net. Save 20-70% on greens fees in the Golf Guide Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by Rick Vacek's article on golfguide.NET from a couple weeks ago, hosts Casey and Kyle decide to ask and answer some of the strangest, most random questions facing golfers today. Will Jordan Spieth bald before he turns 30? What's the best U.S. Open venue? Why do you always seem the flush the golf ball when you're trying to hit it easy? How are you supposed to handle a hole in one? Hear their answers and more on this episode of the Golf Guide Podcast. This episode is presented by GolfGuide.NET, where you can save 20-70% off greens fees at golf courses across the West Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what became a somewhat surly review of America's National Championship, the hosts obviously spend some time criticizing the USGA and its handling of the rules of golf. Then they discuss Dustin Johnson's killer performance, players not named DJ that they enjoyed watching over the weekend, Fox's television coverage, how Oakmont Country Club played and whether it qualifies as a truly 'memorable' championship venue. And of course, some thoughts are offered on Holly Sonders and Paulina Gretzky. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net. Visit the Golf Guide Store to save 20-70% on greens fees at golf course across California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend (June 16-19), the United States Open will take place at Oakmont Country Club, which many experts argue is the toughest test in golf. The Golf Guide hosts look ahead to see how the pros will handle the challenge of playing one of golf's toughest courses. They briefly preview the golf course then dive into odds and make their predictions for who they think will win, and who they WANT to win. Our National Championship is here! The episode is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Visit the Golf Guide Store to save 20-70% on greens fees at courses across California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four weeks later, hosts Casey and Kyle have finally had some time to reflect on what they witnessed at the 2016 Masters. They discuss the merits of Danny Willett as a major champion, Jordan Spieth's thought process on the 12th hole at Augusta, and how it will affect the 2016 PGA Tour going forward. Staying on the pro game, the guys then briefly delve into the shirtless golf escapade taken by Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Smylie Kaufman and Justin Thomas and finish off the podcast by discussing Alan Shipnuck's Sports Illustrated cover story on Tiger Woods from last month. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Save 20-70% on greens fees without being locked in to a tee time by purchasing your rounds of golf beforehand from the Golf Guide Store on GOLFGUIDE.NET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Casey and Kyle go in-depth and spend 86 quality minutes discussing all the bets worth making at the 2016 Masters Tournament. Casey discusses his strategy for daily fantasy play from Draft Kings at Augusta National Golf Club this weekend. Then, both hosts take a look at the money lines for every participant in this year's Masters Tournament and decide what bets stand to make the most money. Before its all said and done, both hosts pick who they think will take home the green jacket in 2016. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET. Save 20-70% on golf without being stuck in a tee time by purchasing your green fee from GOLFGUIDE.NET. FIND THE GOLF YOU NEED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up after 10 days away from GolfGuide headquarters, hosts Casey and Kyle recount the past couple weeks of action on the PGA Tour, including the Valspar Championship and the Bay Hill Invitational. Then the hosts delve into the most recent Masters analysis from Alan Shipnuck, and update their own Masters betting odds. Finally, both hosts put together a list of the 5 courses in California they'd most like to play that they haven't already. This episode is presented by GolfGuide. Visit GolfGuide.Net and save 20-70% on green fees at dozens of courses across California, Oregon and Nevada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts recap the WGC-Cadillac at Doral from last weekend and try to figure out why Rory couldn't close on Sunday. Then they discuss the reported changes that may be taking place on the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club. Then Kyle asks Casey what his perfect tournament would look like if he were calling the shots on the PGA Tour. Finally, the guys look ahead to watching Lydia Ko at the upcoming Swinging Skirts tournament at Lake Merced next month. This podcast is presented by GolfGuide and GolfGuide.Net where you can save 30-70% on green fees at courses across California, Nevada and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices