The Loop

It’s Open Championship week which means it’s time to chat with the one and only Steve Bamford, host of the Golf Betting System Podcast. He breaks down the golf course, his best plays and much more. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP come up with a play they all agree on at Hoylake, which should end well. 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 live from Watchung Valley Golf Club, one of the qualifying sites for the inaugural Golf Digest Open. They’re joined by the medalists of the Watchung qualifier, Michael O’Keefe and Bo Guarino, who earned a trip to the Golf Digest Open Championship at Fields Ranch in Frisco, Tx., this fall. Alex, Steve and CP also break down Sepp Straka’s epic charge on Sunday at the John Deere Classic, and tip our caps to Pebble Beach and U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz. Plus, a tough conversation about Michelle Wie, who received a hero’s sendoff at Pebble in her final LPGA start. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the first-ever Ryder Cup Radicals, Shane, Joel, and Luke jump into the deep end with a discussion of the LIV Golf imbalance—the US can have LIVers in the Ryder Cup, Europe cannot—and whether Zach Johnson has an obligation to level the playing field by leaving them out. Then it's on to discussions of the new closed circuit US Captaincy Conglomerate, LLC, Europe's key revival of the Hero Cup, and important Italian-centric concepts like Sambuca, Burratta, and the beauty of the word "Madon!" Brief attempts are also made to solve the mystery of the identity of Yannik Paul; no conclusions are drawn.The podcast will be on our Local Knowledge feed, and you can subscribe to the pod here for Apple and here for all other podcast providers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Masters champion turned TV analyst Trevor Immelman joins us to preview The Match between the teams of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Immelman will be a part of the broadcasting team for the event, which will take place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT at Wynn Golf Club. We chat with the former tour pro about Curry’s game, what it’s like working with Jim Nantz and much more. Plus, the boys recap Keegan Bradley’s epic Travelers Championship win, the ladies taking on iconic Baltusrol and why Chez Reavie watching his round back at the Cheesecake Factory might be the moment of the year in golf. 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 recap one of the more interesting U.S. Opens we’ve seen in years at LACC. We covered it all from Rory’s latest close call to Wyndham Clark’s ace in the hole to why this week was actually a successful one for Rickie Fowler. Plus, Travelers Championship picks, and some quick picks for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. 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 U.S. Amateur runner-up Ben Carr and his caddie Willy Wilcox ahead of this week’s U.S. Open, in which Carr is making his debut. Fresh off a Monday practice round, Carr and Wilcox give us an inside-the-ropes look at LACC, which is expected to shine this week. The boys also discuss their best bets and break down the insane moment when Adam Hadwin got tackled by a security guard at the RBC Canadian Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are many questions still to be answered about the LIV/PGA Tour merger—so the boys analyze how this will shape professional golf in the short and long term. The boys were joined by insider Joel Beall, Golf Digest senior writer, who has been covering the LIV saga since the beginning, to make sense of Tuesday’s news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Smylie Kaufman has been to the greatest heights in golf—having played in the final group of the Masters alongside Jordan Spieth in 2016 and winning on the PGA Tour. His game also fell off dramatically, leading him down the path of broadcasting, which he’s now excelling in. Kaufman discusses his new career on TV, and what it’s like to cover close friends such as Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth. Plus, he offers up some inside perspectives on LACC ahead of the U.S. Open after taking it low there with JT a few years back.We also are joined by Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, a big golfer, to talk some Stanley Cup Finals ahead of Game 2 on TNT. Tocchet has some great stories playing with his good buddy Wayne Gretzky, who he just played Shadow Creek with. 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 break down Michael Block’s wild week on Golf Twitter, where the club pro went from hero to villain in record time. They also talk best bets at Memorial, a crazy story involving PGA Tour pro J.B. Holmes and an awesome move from Colonial winner Emiliano Grillo before his playoff victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a week at Oak Hill, where Brooks Koepka claimed his fifth major title and his third PGA Championship. Alex, Steve and CP break it all down in great detail, and they’re later joined by the viral hero of the PGA, Tom Lippard, AKA Dustin Johnson’s crowd-control man. Plus, Colonial picks and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Between Jason Day’s resurgence, LIV’s big gaffe and the PGA Championship, there was plenty to discuss on this week’s episode. Legendary PGA professional Michael Breed joined us to break down all of it, and he came armed with some seriously juicy Oak Hill nuggets. Alex, Steve and CP also create another golf debate out of thin air, in addition to making their best bets for the second major of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The legendary Calvin Johnson may have retired early, but he's staying plenty busy with a new business venture and a rapidly improving golf game. He tells us about his simulator setup, "chopping it up" with Tiger, and his famous catch that wasn't a catch. Also, Alex, Steve, and Chris discuss Golf Digest's gambling panel's hot streak, how Golf Digest does its course ranking, and tackle a hole-in-one question before making their AT&T Byron Nelson picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After getting ripped to shreds on LIV Twitter, CP (mainly), Alex and Steve defend themselves against the haters, a group that included Lee Westwood, who came up with a new name for our podcast. We also debate the merits of the OWGR and whether or not 40 minutes could be described as “a hike” to play golf. Finally, a recap of Tony Finau and Talor Gooch’s wins, plus picks for this week’s elevated event, the Wells Fargo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sanderson Farms winner Mackenzie Hughes is this week’s guest and he came armed with some great college stories involving fellow Canadians Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith. He talks fatherhood, fashion and why this could actually be the year for his Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex, Steve and CP also make their Mexico Open picks, debate the merits of the USGA handicap system and offer up an interesting conspiracy theory about Chase Koepka’s loud hole-in-one on LIV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite having an impossible act to follow in the Masters at Augusta National, the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town delivered the goods this past weekend, ending with a Matt Fitzpatrick victory in a playoff over Jordan Spieth. Alex, Steve and CP recap it all on this week’s episode, and they explain the latest Golf Twitter saga that was sparked by the recent announcement of the Golf Digest Open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After an already incredible week at the Masters, our very own Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers got to tee it up at Augusta National on Monday, Sunday pins and all. As expected, it was even better than we expected. The boys do a full breakdown of the course and their rounds, including Steve’s insane par from short of the water (!!) at the famous par-3 12th hole. Find out who made the only birdie of the round, who made an opening 8 and which one of us won an epic match on an epic day in Georgia. Plus, a recap of Jon Rahm’s second major title and the LIV boys having a successful start to the major season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the 20-year anniversary of his runner-up finish to Mike Weir at the Masters, Len Mattiace joins us to recall that heartbreaking week. Alex, Stephen and Christopher also make their 2023 Masters picks and break down how the nasty weather could affect the weekend at Augusta National. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We caught up with eight-time Pro Bowl defensive back Patrick Peterson, one of the NFL’s best golfers, to chat about his best golf stories with Larry Fitzgerald, which includes the two changing in the car to go play Chicago Golf Club. Peterson tells us why Fitzgerald stopped playing him for money, how his handicap (and Aaron Rodgers’) might be a little iffy, plus what it’s like to play matches with Michael Jordan. Plus, Peterson makes his case for (finally) getting into the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Duval returns to the podcast this week and this time he answers more than just one question. The former World No. 1 discussed his thoughts on the rollback announcement, life on the PGA Tour Champions and the time he carried Tiger Woods (and the time Tiger carried him). Plus, we preview the WGC-Match Play with Geoff Fienberg of Mayo Media Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, David Duval joined us for one total question before his service got spotty and the call cut off (we promise he’ll be back next week). Fortunately, we were able make a call into the bullpen for Golf Digest’s resident swing nerd Luke Kerr-Dineen, who broke down all the chaos that is the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback announcement in great detail. We also recapped another “boring” win from Scottie Scheffler and made a few picks for the Valspar (and the NCAA Tournament). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocco Mediate, best known for his epic playoff loss against Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open, joins us live from his garage in Minnesota ahead of this week’s Players Championship. Mediate, now 60, was excited to announce that he plays from the senior tees now, and that his new SiriusXM radio show “The Rocco Hour” is set to debut this week. If the show is as lively as our chat with him, it should be a huge success. We talked about everything from Tiger at Torrey to his insane drip to how the scene has evolved at the WM Phoenix Open, which he thinks is “a joke” nowadays. Plus, the boys discuss Rory McIlroy’s questionable decision-making at Bay Hill, and make their best bets for TPC Sawgrass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from Puerto Rico, Matt Every joins us ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which he famously won in back-to-back years in 2014 and 2015. Unfortunately, that didn’t earn him a spot in this year’s field, but Every is still chasing the dream at the Puerto Rico Open. The outspoken pro has also started a new podcast of his own, and is hopeful that he can return to TV when he eventually calls it quits. Every, CP, Steve and Alex also give their Bay Hill picks, and the boys debate the merits of simulator golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The band is back together this week, with former Golf Digest reporter Dan Rapaport joining us ahead of the Honda Classic. Rapaport, now with Barstool Sports, takes us behind the scenes of Netflix’s new hit show “Full Swing,” which he stars in. He was one of the faces of the new Netflix series, which focuses on some of the PGA Tour’s young stars and gives an inside look at life on tour. We also recap a wildly fun week at Riviera, and we debate what’s best for Tiger Woods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher joined us to talk about his experience playing in the WM Phoenix Open pro-am for a third year. He tells us why Patrick Cantlay was a sneaky great pro to have on his team and he reveals which current MLB pitcher is the longest golfer he’s ever seen. Urlacher—who has played in the American Century Championship and will tee it up at the upcoming Invited Celebrity Classic on the senior tour—tells us about playing Augusta National (where made an eagle on a par 4) and some fun Michael Jordan stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shane Ryan, Sam Weinman and Alex Myers will be your guides through the upcoming Netflix show "Full Swing." The trio will discuss what the show gets right, what feels a bit off and everything in between. With each episode, we'll have a podcast to break down everything you just saw, and there may be a special guest to wrap it all up. The show will be on our Local Knowledge feed, so make sure to subscribe if you haven't done so already. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seven-time PGA Tour winner Xander Schauffele joins us this week ahead of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a tournament he tied for third in just one year ago. This year, Schauffele is one of the tournament favorites despite a nagging back injury, though he tells us it’s been getting better and better each day. We also discussed his “stale” 2022 majors season, his scorching-hot late summer run and why he and his best buddy Patrick Cantlay aren’t big social media guys. Plus, WMPO best bets and a recap of another wild weekend on Golf Twitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. After a decade-long chase, J.R. Smith finally joined this week’s pod and he brought the heat. From his fledgling college golf career to his time in the NBA to the time he rolled one off the first tee in a qualifier, no topic was off limits. The New Jersey native, once a legend on the court, now has his sights set on becoming a legend on the course. Plus, the boys recap Max Homa’s win at Torrey, TeeGate, TreeGate and JoggersGate. Golf content did not disappoint this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two-time World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire joins us on this week’s episode to discuss his sport’s return to television and why he still has dreams of playing pro golf. We also chat about his bromance with Bryson DeChambeau, who dipped his toe into the long-drive world in 2021 and plans to compete in more events in 2023. Plus, the boys recap Jon Rahm’s latest win and make a case for why Torrey Pines, site of this week’ Farmers Insurance Open, is actually good (sort of). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, one of our white whales, is our guest this week, and he had a lot to say, as always. The radio legend breaks down the art of the rant, the “First Take” moment that resonated with the masses and why the New York Yankees “had” to bring back Aaron Judge. The boys also hype up Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, complain about their wives, and, most importantly, give out their best bets for The American Express. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time in 2023, we welcome a tour pro to the podcast. Keith Mitchell, who won the 2019 Honda Classic, joins us from Hawaii, where he’ll be making his first start of the new year at the Sony Open. Mitchell was in great spirits, having just watched his Georgia Bulldogs dominate TCU 65-7 for a second straight national championship. After recapping the win, Mitchell told us his goals for this season, why he loves Waialae, this week’s host venue, and why the Tito’s Shorties Classic, which airs on January 11 at 7 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, is a must-watch event. Finally, the boys recap a solid season of NFL picks against the spread, and Steve gives us the lowdown on his Vegas trip, which included a round at Shadow Creek. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the “other” Scott Stallings and his wife Jenny, the two good Samaritans who got the real Scott Stallings’ Masters invitation in the mail. They tell us how the whole mix-up unfolded, and how it inadvertently got them their own invite to Augusta National in April. Plus, Andy Lack, our newest member of the Golf Digest betting panel, joins us to preview the Sentry Tournament of Champions and the rest of the upcoming golf season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode, the boys recap another fun PNC Championship, where Tiger and Charlie Woods came up short but were as entertaining as ever. One week after wondering if his career might be over at The Match, Alex, Steve and CP are now fully back on the Tiger bandwagon, something many golf fans can relate to after his performance in Orlando. Plus, we rank our favorite screenshots of the year in golf, make our Week 16 NFL picks and rail on the lame finish to an otherwise epic World Cup final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode, CP tells his harrowing tale of getting robbed over the weekend in Augusta, where he was working on an upcoming preview story for the Masters. Fortunately, he was not harmed, and his wallet, phone and laptop (and Knicks hat) are all safe. The boys also recap The Match with Tiger, Rory, JT and Spieth, breaking down what was good and not-so-good about the made-for-TV event. Finally, NFL Week 15 picks, and a quick preview of the PNC Championship, where Woods and his son Charlie will be back in action. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode, the great Kelly in Vegas from Barstool Sports joins us to talk all things football, and even a little golf as we gear up for The Match, where Tiger Woods is set to make his return. Kelly shares her favorite plays for the upcoming bowl games, the one thing you should NEVER do when betting on college football, and the lock of all locks in the Army-Navy game. Plus, Alex, Steve and Christopher rank their top five gambling movies, make their Week 14 NFL picks and discuss their favorite plays for The Match under the lights at Pelican Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A short-lived but lively chat with Ben Higgins, of “The Bachelor” fame, highlights this week’s episode. Higgins, now better known as a celebrity golfer, tells us how he got over a recent bout of the S-words (rhymes with thanks), and how his hole-in-one from last March ended up being one of the cheaper holes-in-one we’ve ever heard of. Plus, the boys make their Hero World Challenge and NFL Week 13 picks, and rank the five best things they ate on Thanksgiving weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a slow golf week, Augusta National made major news with the significant changes the club has made to its iconic par-5 13th hole. Alex, Steve and Christopher debate whether or not the extra length makes the hole better or worse, and whether or not it will still be a momentous hole on the back nine on Sunday. Plus, we discuss Jon Rahm’s comments on the Official World Golf Ranking, the rigged format at Golf Digest’s annual Seitz Cup and Lydia Ko’s massive payday on the LPGA. Finally, we make our NFL Week 12 picks, which include a double crossfire on one of Thanksgiving’s main events: Lions vs. Bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former tour winner turned teaching pro Stan Utley joins this week’s episode of the podcast and reveals how he was able to pull off the impossible - fixing Charles Barkley’s golf swing. Utley, once known as a short game and putting guru, is now best known for repairing the Round Mound of Rebound’s hitch, which has gained him all sorts of cred in the teaching pro streets. He’s also worked with the likes of Jay Haas, Rocco Mediate, and Sergio Garcia, who Utley believes is a far better putter than he’s been given credit for in his career. Alex and Steve also recap a huge hit on Tony Finau at the Houston Open, and we make our RSM and NFL picks.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NFL running back Danny Woodhead joins this week’s episode to recap his epic week as a club tester at the Golf Digest Hot List, where he hit thousands of golf shots with all the latest and greatest sticks (00:17:05). Plus, he gives us an A+ Bill Belichick story from his time in New England, and dishes on the biggest “trap game” of his career, which involves a request from his wife. Finally, the boys make their Houston Open and NFL Week 10 picks, and CP and Steve break down their golf rounds with an Emmy-winning actor and recent podcast guest Doug Smith.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off caddieing in last week’s Bermuda Championship, ESPN+ and Golf Channel announcer Doug Smith joins The Loop to tell us about the experience. He’s also played Tony Finau for cash recently (only getting one a side!), so Smith tells us what it’s like to play with Finau. Plus, he has some hilarious stories from the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla when he almost took out Jim Furyk in the parking lot and got quite a death stare from Tiger Woods. Plus, the boys celebrate their first Victory Cigar moment in a long time (courtesy of Cuvana) after hitting a college-football total and going a combined 7-2 last week in the NFL.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Germany’s Yannik Paul joins the pod fresh off his maiden DP World Tour win at the Mallorca Open, where he drained a long birdie putt on the 72nd hole to secure a one-shot victory. The 28-year-old broke down his wild final round and told us about his future goals, which include making the 2023 European Ryder Cup team. Plus, the boys have a New York Yankees funeral, Alex recaps a tough Golf Digest Match Play Championship loss, and we make our Week 8 NFL picks and preview the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington joins us and reminds us that there may be nobody better to talk golf with than him. We covered everything from his burgeoning PGA Tour Champions career to his run at the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island and much more. He even eloquently answered one of the dumber injury-related questions ever asked (blame CP). Plus, we make our Week 7 NFL picks, CP hits a monster parlay, Steve goes in on the PGA Tour’s lack of ShotLink data in Japan, and we break down what should be a must-see CJ Cup at Congaree in South Carolina.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NFL lineman turned podcaster Ross Tucker joins us to break down a wild week of football, which featured some bogus roughing the passer penalties. He also tells us a hilarious story of Bill Parcells telling him to pack his bags after he got hurt playing golf. Plus, the boys make their Week 6 NFL picks, bow to now two-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kim and look ahead to the Zozo Championship.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two-time All Star and World Series champ Derek Lowe joins the pod to break down the upcoming MLB playoffs and to take issue with everybody pitching around Aaron Judge during his chase for 62 home runs. Lowe, a top golfer on the celebrity circuit, also recaps his stunning win over legendary LPGA pro Annika Sorenstam in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions last January. Plus, the boys make NFL Week 5 picks, which leads to a spirited debate about a certain New York Giants quarterback.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Harrop, the voice of Golf Twitter, joins us fresh off his epic week at the Presidents Cup. He gives us an inside look at how his appearance in Charlotte came to be and tells us how the sausage gets made when it comes to his famous golf songs. Our own Alex Myers also performs a live rendition of a Billy Joel classic in honor of Harrop and International team star Tom Kim. Plus, the boys recap the U.S. team’s win, handing out superlatives for biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, biggest what-if and MVP. Lastly, we made our NFL Week 4 and Sanderson Farms picks.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Price, three-time major champion, three-time Presidents Cup captain and five-time participant in the biennial event, joined The Loop podcast to talk all things Presidents Cup. We talked about what it’s like to captain an International team that’s a huge underdog (like 2017), what the future of the competition should look like, plus some of his favorite memories from the event, including the epic Ernie Els vs. Tiger Woods duel in South Africa.Enjoy our wide-ranging chat with Price ahead of this week’s matches at Quail Hollow. Plus, The Loop boys break down the stunning Danny Willett choke, Max Homa’s victory, Bryson DeChambeau’s rope to the face at LIV—and our guys look to stay hot with the football bets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Legendary Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie joins the podcast and pleads the fifth on LIV Golf. Plus, he has a 1999 Ryder Cup tidbit you may have never heard before. The boys recap a WILD Week 1 in the NFL and make picks for Week 2, and we preview the Fortinet Championship, the opening event of the 2022-’23 PGA Tour season.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram influencer Claire Hogle, who you may have seen/heard of, joins as our guest on this week’s episode. Plus, the boys recap a WILD weekend of college football, which included a 7-leg parlay hit for CP (no big deal), and victories for both Alex and Steve’s Alma Maters. We also discuss the LIV Boston event, which featured a pretty electric finish from Dustin Johnson, and we take aim at some bad takes from the LIV stans on social media. Finally, we introduce our new weekly NFL against-the-spread picks segment, which will undoubtedly lead to plenty of smack talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just before the NFL season kicks off, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter joins us to talk all things … golf? That’s right, Schefty is not only a player himself, but he’s apparently a fantasy golf legend. We did manage to get in a few football questions, too. Plus, Alex, Steve and CP introduce a new “Loop Player of the Year” award and debate how long it should take you to pay up on a golf bet.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content for the Tour Championship, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off an impressive U.S. Amateur win at Ridgewood Country Club, Sam Bennett joins us live from Texas A&M, where he’s returning for a fifth year this fall. Bennett broke down his grueling victory, discussed his plans for the future, and responded to the haters about his pre-shot routine. We also make picks for the Tour Championship, and Steve re-tells the story of his father-in-law offering him $5,000 to shoot his personal best on the golf course.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content for the Tour Championship, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our second episode of “The Loop,” Will Zalatoris’ longtime mentor Scott Fawcett joins us to recap his insane breakthrough victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Fawcett had an eventful Sunday of celebrating on social media, and he came on to clear the air in regards to some of his spicier tweets. We did some celebrating, too, finally cashing in on a Zalatoris ticket after a full year of betting on him and winning nothing. Plus, picks for the BMW Championship, and a “don’t @ me” directed at a colleague’s Twitter thread on LIV and generational wealth.As always, check GolfDigest.com for our full array of gambling content for the PGA Championship, including picks from our anonymous caddie, Pat Mayo of DraftKings/Mayo Media Network; Rick Gehman of RickRunGood.com; Brandon Gdula of numberFire/FanDuel; and Lee Alldrick of FanShareSports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.