59: Patrick Reed labeled a cheater for Treegate, while LIV signs another player
On today's show, Ryan puts a bow around Patrick Reed and Treegate at the Dubai Desert Classic, including Reed blaming officials (and not himself) for looking up the wrong tree. Meanwhile, a fellow pro calls Reed a cheater. Finally, an amalgamation of LIV and PGA Tour chess moves.
23m Feb 01, 2023
23m
58: Treegate, Teegate, Rory and Reed in Dubai; Max figures out Torrey
 On today's show, Ryan goes over the extended weekend in golf including Patrick Reed getting his ball stuck in a tree and flinging a tee at Rory McIlroy, who won in Dubai. Also we talk about the kind of winner Max Homa has become.
22m Jan 30, 2023
22m
57: Jon Rahm is on fire, LIV schedule drama and PGA Tour schedule relief
On today's show, Ryan looks at the incredible run Jon Rahm is on and how that might continue at Torrey Pines thanks to the new schedule. Also, there's drama about a LIV event in Saudi Arabia.
22m Jan 23, 2023
22m
56: LIV is on The CW, now what? And Henrik regrets nothing
On today's show, we now know LIV will air on The CW. But what does that really mean? Also, Henrik Stenson naturally says he doesn't regret ditching the Ryder Cup captaincy for LIV.
22m Jan 19, 2023
22m
55: LIV on the CW, Brooks is sad and some LPGA drama
On today's show, Ryan looks at the potential deal for LIV to air on the CW. Also we parse through a story previewing the Netflix golf docuseries. Finally, there's some drama on Week 1 of the LPGA schedule.
24m Jan 18, 2023
24m
54: Undesignated events doing well, and not much to LIV for?
On today's show, Ryan looks back on a good weekend at Sony and the potential for the non-designated events to do well for themselves. Also, what does the lack of information about LIV in 2023 tell us, if anything?
24m Jan 17, 2023
24m
53: Happy Birthday Ian Poulter? Mito Pereira is Going to LIV
On today's show, we try to understand why Ian Poulter got upset about not being wished a happy birthday. Also, Mito is reportedly going to LIV. Finally, we have a lot of fun golf on tap this week.
22m Jan 12, 2023
22m
52: Wiggle Room for Top PGA Tour Players; LIV Facing Issues
On today's show, Ryan gets into the realities of the PGA Tour making up aspects of the designated series and top players' participation as they go -- including for Tiger. Also, LIV Golf has faced a series of public bad news that may be an indicator of what's happening in private.
24m Jan 10, 2023
24m
51: Welcome to the Elevated Era, a New Course in Pinehurst
In our first show of 2023, Ryan looks at the potential impact of elevated events on the PGA Tour schedule and what we'll see this week at Kapalua. Also, there's a new course coming to Pinehurst and we have the exciting details.
19m Jan 04, 2023
19m
50: NBC cuts Maltbie and Koch, LIV announces US venues
On today's show, Ryan focuses on the unfortunate firing of Roger Maltbie and Gary Koch, wondering what the point of these changes was other than saving money. Also LIV announces three US venues for next season.
21m Dec 14, 2022
21m
49: Reviewing The Match VII and the NY Times dud on LIV
On today's show, Ryan looks back at Tiger and Rory vs. JT and Spieth. What went right, and what could be used in Monday Night Golf. Also, why did the NY Times publish a clunker story on LIV?
22m Dec 12, 2022
22m
48: Tiger makes a change before The Match; are PGA Tour players jealous of LIV players?
On today's show, Ryan gets into changes Tiger Woods is making ahead of The Match on Saturday. Also, Hudson Swafford thinks his former peers are jealous of him and LIV guys. Are they though?
24m Dec 09, 2022
24m
47: A PGA Tour/LPGA Tour team event is official; no buzz for The Match 7?
On today's show, Ryan gets into the good news that the QBE Shootout will feature mixed-gender teams starting in 2023 and what could come next. Also, should there be concern about a lack of buzz for The Match this Saturday?
26m Dec 07, 2022
26m
46: Why Rory and Greg Norman don't get along; Cam Smith may have been hungover at the Aussie Open
On today's show, Ryan gets into Cam Smith mistakenly thinking he missed the 36-hole cut at the Aussie Open only to find out he was drinking beers with a Saturday tee time. Also Rory McIlroy explains the start of his feud with Greg Norman.
21m Dec 05, 2022
21m
45: Jon Rahm says LIV has been beneficial; the Aussie Open is a great model
On today's show, Ryan starts talking about the success of the Australian Open playing three tournaments at once and how the PGA Tour could do the same. Also, Jon Rahm says LIV has been beneficial for him, but has it been for all pros?
24m Dec 02, 2022
24m
44: What would the PGA Tour want from LIV; fun with the PGA Tour tax filings
On today's show, Ryan wonders what Tiger, Rory and the golf establishment could extract from LIV in cooperation talks. Also, we dig in on the PGA Tour's Form 990 from 2020 to look at Jay Monahan's salary and the Tour's finances.
27m Nov 30, 2022
27m
43: Cam Smith wins the Aussie PGA; is the Hero World Challenge future proof?
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the Aussie PGA and spins forward to the Aussie and South African Opens. What can these events do to get top players? Will the Hero World Challenge suffer in the age of new money in golf?
24m Nov 28, 2022
24m
42: Tiger Woods wins the PIP; Gary Player praises LIV for guys who can't compete
On our pre-Thanksgiving show, Ryan gets into Tiger Woods winning $15 million for being The Needle. Also, we get into Gary Player praising LIV as an opportunity for less relevant golfers as Marc Leishman proves Player's point.
24m Nov 23, 2022
24m
41: A big LPGA sponsor is embarrassed; Patrick Reed's lawsuit is dismissed*
On today's show, Ryan gets into the great end to the CME Group Tour Championship and the embarrassing mix-up with the big sponsor. Also Patrick Reed's $750 million lawsuit was dismissed. Now what?
22m Nov 21, 2022
22m
40: Is the new OWGR bad, and Rory says Norman has to go
On today's show, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm have a disagreement about the new Official World Golf Ranking. Who's right? Also, Rory says Greg Norman has to go from LIV, but would that actually help?
25m Nov 16, 2022
25m
39: Tony Finau has a winning instinct; a shady-looking deal at Q-School
On today's show, we get into Tony Finau's latest PGA Tour win and the full slate of weekend action. Also we dig in on the strange case of Alex Fitzpatrick's exemption into Korn Ferry Tour Q-School.
25m Nov 14, 2022
25m
38: Is Greg Norman out and other LIV rumors; Tiger Woods wins the PIP
On today's show, Ryan goes into the latest slate of LIV Golf rumors, including potentially replacing Greg Norman as CEO. Also Tiger Woods reportedly wins the PIP again, which is amazing.
21m Nov 11, 2022
21m
37: LIV is making new stars on the PGA Tour; the Rules are changing
On today's show, Sahith Theegala explains why the PGA Tour is producing new stars after LIV defections and how that's reflected in Q-School results. Also, we go over good changes to the Rules of Golf.
24m Nov 09, 2022
24m
36: Appearance fees on the PGA Tour and a DP World Tour financial guarantee
On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Bubba Watson alleging he received appearance fees to compete on the PGA Tour. He also looks into the new DP World Tour schedule and the guaranteed salary for players.
23m Nov 03, 2022
23m
35: Patrick Reed's embarrassing but important lawsuit; free agency in golf?
On today's episode, Ryan gets into Patrick Reed's embarrassing but important lawsuits looking to intimidate journalists and media companies. Also, is there free agency in golf?
23m Nov 02, 2022
23m
34: LIV Year 1: What happened and can it survive?
On today's show, Ryan looks back at the LIV Year and tries to figure out if this concept can last given the opposition to it among fans and other key stakeholders.
24m Oct 31, 2022
24m
33: Two emotional player stories at the Bermuda Championship
On today's episode, Ryan shares two emotional player stories at the Bermuda Championship. We also touch on the LIV team event starting in Florida.
22m Oct 28, 2022
22m
32: Rory takes a different tone on LIV, whose biggest test is this week
On today's show, Ryan digs into comments made my Rory McIlroy about LIV and a path toward reconciliation. Then we look at LIV's team championship this week as the biggest test for the tour's future.
24m Oct 26, 2022
24m
31: Rory McIlroy is the best in the world; Tour cards coming for college players
On our Monday episode, Rory McIlroy is No. 1 in the world again. Ryan explains why McIlroy would still be tops even if Can Smith were getting OWGR points for LIV Golf finishes. Also, the PGA Tour is looking to give a Tour card to the top collegiate player.
23m Oct 24, 2022
23m
30: A budding Rory-Tom Kim bromance, LIV Golf making their own majors?
On today's show, we look at the budding relationship between Rory McIlroy and Tom Kim and what that could mean for Kim's career. Also, the head of Golf Saudi said he could create his own LIV majors, but that didn't work out well.
25m Oct 21, 2022
25m
29: What happens to the unelevated PGA Tour events; a final fall hurrah
On today's show, Ryan explores what the new PGA Tour schedule means for those tournaments that aren't elevated events. Also, let's appreciate one final fall hurrah this week at Congaree.
22m Oct 19, 2022
22m
28: A deep look into the why of LIV; four more elevated PGA Tour events added
On this episode, Ryan digs into the New Yorker story that looks into the motivations of the Saudis and Trump behind LIV. Also the PGA Tour is set to round out its elevated events.
24m Oct 18, 2022
24m
27: Fred Couples rolls back the clock, Keegan Bradley survives in Japan
On today's show, we dig into Fred Couples shooting 60 to win on. PGA Tour Champions and why that is special. We also look at Keegan Bradley's emotional win in Japan at the Zozo Championship. Also, the golf public is telling you what you need to know about LIV.
24m Oct 17, 2022
24m
26: Phil is just spewing BS, but Rickie Fowler is apparently back?!
On this episode, Ryan gets into Rickie Fowler topping the leaderboard at the Zozo Championship and the potential for a big return. Also, we look at the unchecked propaganda Phil Mickelson spewed in Saudi Arabia and how exhausting it is.
25m Oct 14, 2022
25m
25: Phil plays a dirty game, and is Jon Rahm old?!
On today's show, we look at Phil Mickelson trying to obfuscate history and cause some pain for journalist Alan Shipnuck. We also look into the idea that Jon Rahm is kinda old now, thanks to comments from Min Woo Lee.
21m Oct 13, 2022
21m
24: A reality check on the Aramco Ladies Team Series and the long-term for golf
Today, Ryan gets into the issues with the Aramco Ladies Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and those realizing their decisions around LIV will carry consequences for years.
22m Oct 12, 2022
22m
23: Rahm, Kim and Ewart Shadoff win; LIV loses
On this episode, we look back on the weekend in golf, with Tom Kim winning in Vegas, Rahm carrying the Spanish Open and Jodi Ewart Shadoff getting her 1st LPGA title. Also, LIV lies about the world ranking.
24m Oct 11, 2022
24m
22: Why you gotta be so MENA; leaderboard updates
On this Friday show, we look at the response from the MENA Tour that "their" event isn't getting OWGR points this week or next, and then we go over the action inside the ropes from Thursday
20m Oct 07, 2022
20m
21: LIV Golf's world ranking gambit, the MENA Tour and the long game
On today's show, Ryan goes into the LIV Golf strategic alliance with the MENA Tour, why it won't meant world ranking points right now and what the long game is for LIV in doing all this stuff.
23m Oct 06, 2022
23m
20: Trevor Immelman insulted at Presidents Cup suggestions; the new Korn Ferry Tour
Today, we get into comments made by Trevor Immelman concerning suggested format and selection changes for the Presidents Cup and why his view may be misguided. Also, we look at the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour and the future for that circuit.
22m Oct 04, 2022
22m
19: Mac and Fox win after Presidents Cup snubs; what's the future of the fall?
On today's show, we look back on the weekend in golf after a pair of Presidents Cup snubs win on their respective tours. Also, what is the future of the fall looking like in golf and can it be better than what we have now?
25m Oct 03, 2022
25m
18: No Lawsuits Friday
On today's show, we get into the opening rounds from the three major tournaments this week and set the stage for a potential big weekend for Brandon Matthews.
22m Sep 30, 2022
22m
17: LIV, Patrick Reed lawsuit updates; LIV buying TV time
On today's show, there are updates galore on the LIV-PGA Tour lawsuit and the Patrick Reed defamation lawsuit. Also, it appears LIV will be buying TV time to air their tournaments.
23m Sep 29, 2022
23m
16: Recapping the Presidents Cup and what should happen next
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the Presidents Cup and talks about the future of the event in the wake of a pleasant surprise on the weekend.
21m Sep 27, 2022
21m
15: The Presidents Cup Day 1 didn't go well
Today, Ryan looks back on an ugly Day 1 of the Presidents Cup and sets the stage for a pivotal Day 2 if the weekend is going to mean anything at Quail Hollow.
21m Sep 23, 2022
21m
14: The Presidents Cup is set to start, Greg Norman gets shut down in DC
On today's episode, we preview the Presidents Cup Day 1 foursomes matches at Quail Hollow and look at Greg Norman falling on his face in Washington, D.C. yesterday.
21m Sep 22, 2022
21m
13: The Presidents Cup is getting real; Mr. Norman heads to Washington
On today's show, the Presidents Cup is taking shape as we learn more about team attitudes and the course conditions at Quail Hollow. Also, Greg Norman is heading to Washington to lobby on behalf of LIV.
19m Sep 21, 2022
19m
12: LIV begs for world ranking points, Presidents Cup preview
On this episode, Ryan gets into the letter from LIV players to the OWGR begging for world-ranking points, and then we get into a preview of the Presidents Cup with hopes that it could be a banger.
20m Sep 20, 2022
20m
11: Homa repeats in Napa, LIV may have a competition problem
On today's show, we talk about the crazy finish in Napa on the PGA Tour and in Italy on the DPWT. Then Ryan gets into a theory that LIV may have a perceived competition problem on its hands.
24m Sep 19, 2022
24m
10: Tiger Woods playing in a cart, LIV changing formats?
On this episode, Bryson DeChambeau says LIV is looking at tweaks to earn world ranking points, but will the OWGR ever sign off on them? Also, Will Zalatoris wants Tiger Woods to play the PGA Tour in a cart.
19m Sep 16, 2022
19m