The Loop

Alex and Steve join LIVE from Oak Hill alongside former NCAA champ Carlos Boozer and ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, who witnessed a bit of history on a now-famous par 3. We also speak to Wyndham Clark’s caddie, John Ellis, ahead of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where Clark will be defending his title. Plus, Rose Zhang is our special bonus guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP chat with Reggie Bush about his golf game, his new Travis Mathew clothing line, and getting his Heisman Trophy back. Plus, we recap an emotional victory for Robert MacIntyre at the RBC Canadian Open and discuss the viral sensation that was Charley Hull at the U.S. Women’s Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP open the show by discussing the sad passing of Grayson Murray, the 30-year-old PGA Tour pro who took his own life this past weekend in Texas. We also preview the U.S. Women’s Open with Lexi Thompson, who announced her upcoming retirement in the middle of our recording, and Kay Cockerill, who will be on the call this week at Lancaster Country Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This jam-packed episode features interviews with defending Charles Schwab Challenge winner Emiliano Grillo as well as former New York Knick Stephon Marbury. The boys also do a full recap of one of the wildest PGA Championships in recent memory and make picks for Colonial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with 2023 PGA Championship folk hero Michael Block, who will be in the field at Valhalla thanks to his top-15 finish last year at Oak Hill. The 47-year-old club pro breaks down “The Year of Blockie,” discusses how he’s handled the internet trolls and gives us a sneak peek of his PGA Champ prep. Plus, we make our best bets for the second major of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with former NHL goalie Darren Pang, who now calls games between the benches for TNT. Pang will be on the call for Games 3 and 4 of the second-round series between the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins, and he’s already trying to finagle a tee time in Boston. He shares some A+ Wayne Gretzky stories with us, and explains how he became an ambassador for an elite golf club brand. Plus, the boys recap a crazy Byron Nelson finish and discuss CP’s “least favorite people to make a tee time with.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with four-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner, who joined us from the range at Palmetto Golf Club. Despite some early success on television with NBC, Kiz continues to grind away at 40 years old. He tells us why he won’t quit, and he shares the hilarious reason he’s not even going to bother attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP chat about Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler’s ridiculous runs as well as 15-year-old Miles Russell’s impressive week on the Korn Ferry Tour. We talk with Canelo Alvarez, the legendary boxer and golf addict who is an executive producer on a new golf movie called “The Long Game.” We were also joined by James Sitar, founder of Back 9 Press, to discuss his impressive portfolio of golf books. Finally, CP breaks down his incredible Kiawah Island golf trip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP discuss another incredible Masters, which ended with another Scottie Scheffler victory and us ripping up our Xander Schauffele outright tickets. Plus, our boss, Sam Weinman, won the Masters Media Lottery and got to play the course on Monday. He takes us through (almost) every shot in painstaking detail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with broadcasting legend Mike Tirico, who will be calling this week’s Masters Tournament on SiriusXM PGA Tour radio. Tirico tells us about the challenges of going from television to radio, why it never gets old coming back to Augusta National and the time he nearly made an ace on one of the course’s famous par 3s. Plus, we chat with Keith Stewart, who helped us break down the season’s first major from a betting perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP are back for the Valero Texas Open, where this week’s guest, Matt Fitzpatrick, is in the field. We also discuss Nelly Korda’s recent run, Stephan Jaeger’s maiden victory and some of the great Masters Champions Dinner choices from over the years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johnson Wagner was the media star at The Players for his segments on Golf Channel’s “Live From”—in which he fired golf balls into the hill on Thursday night to mimic Rory McIlroy’s water ball. The three-time PGA Tour winner joined us to talk about his transition into media, where his dream live segment would come from for The Masters and he tells the story of which elite player turned him down for a video last year.The boys also break down Peter Malnati’s win and tell their own stories of how nice of a guy Malnati is. And as Cameron Young fans, we set a new over/under on his total career wins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We recap a fantastic Sunday at The Players Championship, where CP was rolling on the ground for Wyndham Clark (we explain). Keith Stewart, our new betting partner and CEO of Read The Line, was also at TPC Sawgrass, and he gives us his biggest takeaways for bettors ahead of the Valspar and the upcoming Masters.Plus, Brian Anderson of TNT Sports, joins us to not only chat March Madness but also his times covering golf, which includes The Match with Tiger, Phil, Peyton and Brady. He’s got some great stories from those events … including working with Charles Barkley (and playing golf with him). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Call it what you want: The Players Championship is one of the biggest weeks in golf. The strongest non-major field is at TPC Sawgrass, and our new content partner, Keith Stewart of Read The Line, is there, too. Keith dishes on his favorite outright bets, which include a former champion who Keith says is strutting around Ponte Vedra Beach so far this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Longtime golf writer Bob Harig joins us ahead of the release of his new book “Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods.” Plus, the boys recap Bay Hill, LIV Hong Kong and debate who had the better Sunday – Scottie Scheffler or Anthony Kim? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys break down every episode of Season 2 of Full Swing with Golf Digest’s own Shane Ryan. Plus, we chat with Keegan Bradley, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, show creator Chad Mumm and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The former Ryder Cup-winning captain joins us ahead of a busy March when he’ll tee it up in the Players Championship on the PGA Tour and the Galleri Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. Stricker is also eyeing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April, though he needs a teammate, first. He has the perfect guy in mind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys discuss the return of Anthony Kim, Talor Gooch’s wild take on the Masters and CP delivers a full boots-on-the-ground report from The Match. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with the legendary Paul Bissonnette of Spittin’ Chiclets and NHL on TNT fame. Biz will be on the broadcast for Capital One’s The Match, which takes place on Monday, February 26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beau Hossler joins us after a solid week at the Genesis Invitational and the boys discuss the golf influencer saga that our very own producer Greg Gottfried started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robby Berger, Joey Cold Cuts and Fat Perez of Bob Does Sports join us on this week’s episode. The boys recap their wild week at the WM Phoenix Open and talk about life as YouTube and social media superstars. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss the return of Tiger Woods and best bets at the Genesis Invitational. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend Victor Cruz joins us ahead of this week’s big game in Las Vegas. An avid golfer, Cruz says it was his daughter who got him into the sport. Plus, he tells us the hole-in-one story his old quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t want you to hear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Abraham Ancer is our guest ahead of LIV’s season-opener at Mayakoba. Alex, Steve and CP also recap the week in pro golf, from an ugly leaderboard at the Farmers to Nelly Korda’s impressive playoff win on the LPGA Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys break down Nick Dunlap’s historic victory at The American Express and the tough decision he now faces – remain an amateur or turn professional? Plus, Golf Digest contributor Andy Lack joins us to make picks for the Farmers Insurance Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Min Woo Lee takes us behind the curtain of Adam Scott’s incredible private plane and discusses the never-ending competition with his older sister, Minjee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barstool Sports’ Jersey Jerry joins us to discuss his viral hole-in-one moment, which featured reactions from the likes of Tom Brady and Brooks Koepka. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP make picks for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP make their picks for all four majors in 2024. Plus, Sentry TOC picks and our bold predictions for the new PGA Tour season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a year-in-review recap like no other. CP, Myers and Hennessey call out Rory, Cantlay, Lee Westwood and many others in analyzing their favorite (and least favorite) golf stories from an eventful 2023. You won't want to miss this one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The world of professional golf continues to be in flux with another week of significant breaking news. We brought on Golf Digest’s Senior Writer Joel Beall, as plugged in as any insider in golf, to give us the latest on Jon Rahm’s signing and what that means for a potential agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF. Joel drops a few bombs—including that we should expect an unexpected name to be headed to LIV in the next few weeks, plus the possibility of a third (!?) rival tour popping up to compete with the PGA Tour and LIV. It sounds like we’re just getting started in terms of the evolving nature of our pro game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After spending last week covering Tiger Woods at the Hero World Challenge, Golf Digest’s own Dave Shedloski joins us to break it all down, and to discuss the countless number of controversial topics in golf right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tiger Woods is BACK! Who better to break it all down with us than former Golf Digest Tiger Tracker Dan Rapaport? We dive into the key quotes from Woods’ Tuesday presser, his chances to win in 2024 and much more. Plus, the Mount Rushmore of “Tigerisms.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blayne Barber, who went viral after shooting 82 in the first round of the second stage of Q school, joined the pod to go deeper into his struggles and discuss what’s next for him. We also talk about Paul Azinger being out at NBC—and debate whether or not people are being unfair about him as a commentator. Plus, we analyze Tiger Woods making a comeback at the Hero and what that means for his future. Finally, we chatted with legendary college basketball coach Lon Kruger, who is Chair of the Coaches vs. Cancer Council, to discuss the initiatives of Coaches vs. Cancer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

George Bryan IV, of “Bryan Bros” fame, is this week’s guest, fresh off his first-ever made cut on the PGA Tour at the Bermuda Championships. He tells us what the experience of playing in the same event as his brother Wes was like, and why he believes he can still make a legitimate run at the PGA Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys chat with Colson Brown, the Georgia Tech quarterback who somehow ended up on the men’s golf team for a week. And it gets better—Brown got to play one of the top three courses on the planet. We get the full story, plus Alex, Steve and CP recap their own golf boondoggles last week. Plus, EVR’s emotional victory in Mexico and a preview of the Bermuda Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Koenig, now the world-record holder for most 18-hole golf courses played in a year, joins us to discuss his epic journey. The boys also break down a wild playoff on the LPGA Tour, a harsh suspension for two aspiring tour pros and the incredible story of a Georgia Tech freshman quarterback joining the golf team to play at Cypress Point. Plus, CP reveals the reason why he’s started to break 80 again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns joins us this week and all he wants to talk about is his love of golf. The 7-foot center joined us from his house, where he has the same golf simulator as Tiger Woods, his sports hero. Plus, we recap Collin Morikawa’s drought-ending win and rank our five favorite NBA players on the eve of the new season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys are joined by two great guests in 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier and PGA Tour pro Dylan Wu on this week’s episode. Borgmeier previewed the World Long Drive Championship in Atlanta, which begins this week, while Wu came on to discuss his thoughts on the “FedEx Cup Fall,” which has become a controversial topic. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP break down Tom Kim’s title defense in Las Vegas, Lexi Thompson’s impressive first start against the men and Brooks Koepka’s domination in Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jimmy Rollins is this week’s guest, and he couldn’t stop talking about his new Wilson Staff irons. Now an analyst at TBS, the former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop also broke down the MLB Playoffs and revealed his potential in at Augusta National. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss Lexi Thompson’s chances of making the cut at the Shriners and a bogus ruling that cost a pro his PGA Tour card. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins us to break down the American squad’s crushing loss in Rome. A three-time Ryder Cupper himself, Mahan spoke on what he thought the U.S. team was lacking, and what they need to do to win on European soil going forward. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP discuss #HatGate and debate whether or not players should be paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Ryder Cupper Jim Gallagher Jr., now a Golf Channel analyst, joins the podcast to break down this year’s event in Rome, where he’ll be on the Live From set all week. He talks about taking down Seve, why he wants the U.S. to end the drought and what it takes to win a Ryder Cup on the road. Plus, the boys make their best bets for Marco Simone, and recap a thrilling Solheim Cup that ended in a tie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex, Steve and CP are joined by one of the top amateur players in the world, Stewart Hagestad, who won his third U.S. Mid-Amateur at Sleepy Hollow last week. Plus, an inside look at Gil Hanse’s latest course renovation, and a recap of Sahith Theegala’s maiden win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys discuss Xander Schauffele’s hilariously bad DraftKings promotional video, which he admittedly knew was going to be terrible when he was shooting it. Plus, CP returns to the range for the first time in a long time, and the boys break down their video game Mount Rushmores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys continue their scorching hot run of guests with tour winner turned Netflix star Joel Dahmen, who joins the show to recap his season and update us on dad life. We also discuss the meteoric rise of Ludvig Aberg and his selection to the European Ryder Cup team. Plus, NFL Week 1 picks, as Alex looks to defend his 2022 against-the-spread title. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys sit down with Jon Rahm in NYC on this bonus edition of The Loop and chat about Augusta National, the Ryder Cup and much more. Shane Ryan also joins us to break down Zach Johnson’s captain’s picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The great Holly Sonders is this week’s first guest and she opens up about her time at Golf Channel and at Fox Sports. Dylan Newman, the Met Open winner, also joins us to break down his big win and help us settle a golf debate. Finally, the boys tip their cap to Viktor Hovland and take a look at the Week 1 college football lines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys break down Viktor Hovland’s stunning win at Olympia Fields and chat with U.S. Amateur winner Nick Dunlap, who is heading into his sophomore year at Alabama with the Havemeyer Trophy in tow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 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 Southwind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.