Fore Play

Netflix announces 22 golfers who will be a part of the new Netflix PGA TOUR series. We introduce a new segment: Yay or Nay. One host gets snippy. And a tribute to one of golf’s great journalists and insiders — Tim Rosaforte.

Two big guests. One big show. First, we’re joined by NASA’s program scientist for the James Webb Telescope, Eric Smith (51:54), to discuss the monumental project, exoplanets, life elsewhere, the origins of the universe, the challenges of pushing the boundaries of exploration and the physics of golf. Then, golf icon Annika Sörenstam (01:37:53) joins to discuss her signature swing move, the enormous achievements of the Annika Foundation, elevating women’s golf and much more. Plus. each crew-member reveals his 2022 golf goals.

We each predict who will win at each of this year’s major venues: Augusta, Southern Hills, The Country Club, & The Old Course at St. Andrews. Frankie tells us about the new James Webb Telescope that will either find an extraterrestrial Tokyo, or nothing. The new TaylorMade Stealth Carbonwood driver is upon us. Riggs is getting tased. More.

Phil Mickelson claims he won the PIP. We react. It’s the first-week post-holiday season. We react. Trent crushed banger and mash before a long redeye. We react. Plus the show has a few resolutions.

The 2021 finale show has all one would expect: Tiger hypotheticals heading into The Year Of The Tiger; Depressing movie reviews from Don’t Look Up and The Matrix; Christmas Day food consumption recaps from Lurch; Home improvement solicitations from Frankie; renewed gaming obsessions from Trent; Winter golf losses for Riggs. We describe the rush of getting towels for Christmas. In From The Gallery, we ponder if Charlie Woods has played Augusta and if practice shots before real shots would really lower our scores. Let’s finish strong.

As enjoyable of a weekend watching golf as there’s ever been. Tiger and Charlie Woods wow’ed crowds; John and John Daly II impressed for their first PNC victory; Nelly Korda was giddy meeting Tiger for the first time; Frankie might come from a sneaky bowling family. We react to it all.

What do we expect from Tiger & Charlie Woods this weekend? How do people handle online trolls? Why do people online troll? Who are these people? What is their end game? What’s the ideal par-3 yardage? How old do you feel vs how old are you actually? Do you ever feel older than you actually are? Wedding question: Live band or DJ?

A golf podcast unlike any other — doing everything in our power to touch as many non-golf-related subjects as possible. Tiger’s coming back, so we discuss that, and then: Vegas, the greatness of comedy show nights, Trent going out in public, the genius of The Beatles and of Beethoven, how often we entrust strangers with our lives, and much more.

Announced while recording, Tiger Woods will return to competition alongside son Charlie for next week’s PNC Championship. Red shirts, fist pumps, identical mannerisms — we’ll get it all. Also on this golf podcast, we discuss: How legit was Mozart? What are good golf gifts under $75? Who won our Cyber Monday sweepstakes? Will Kiz & Max shine or flounder as partners? Would you rather have Tiger Woods become the oldest person to win the Masters or Charlie Woods become the youngest?

The Tiger Woods comeback train picked up enormous steam this week. Tiger “snuck in” range sessions all week at the Hero. On Sunday, he did it in his traditional red and black. He joined the broadcast booth. He was back, and we react to it all. Plus: Spieth and Stenson played from the wrong tee box; Tiger called Morikawa a more athletic Jim Furyk; The Tour announces a more comprehensive PGA TOUR Live with ESPN+; Viktor Hovland steals a win; Frankie had an epic night with Shay Mooney. Much more.

A Tiger presser. A new Golf Digest interview. Dad jokes. Glimpses into his future. Death stares at reporters. We respond to all the new Tiger material and welcome Danny Rapaport who, much like a few of our own, completely froze up when his ass was on the jackpot in the Tiger press conference.

We hung out with Rory McIlroy last week. It was awesome. The TaylorMade shoot in Florida gave us time with Rory, Morikawa, DJ, Sergio, Wolff and many others. We detail those experiences. Plus we discuss the merch sales and how much our listeners’ support means to us. Then we get into Tiger updates, real vs fake Christmas trees, Saudi tournaments, the legend Lee Elder passing away at 87 and much more.

Tiger Woods posts a swing video! We break it down and we do it with Harry Higgs. In fact we do the entire show with Harry Higgs. We get phenomenal stories on Phil Mickelson, playing in Honduras, and making putts to get into the Masters. We get endless stories. And we go deep into performing on the golf course, playing good bad golf, and how “paying attention” can improve consistency. All time interview.

Our old friend Brian Baumgartner (00:41:11) from The Office joins Trent and Frankie in studio. As always, an excellent conversation ensues. Riggs details some heartbreaking short putt misses at the Barstool Classic live from Pinehurst and provides a full update as players battle for $10,000. And much more, per usual.

Trent Ryan visited his first ever Russian bathhouse this weekend. Riggs is in Pinehurst for the Barstool Classic Championship. Frankie was adulting on Long Island in Frankie fashion. Plus we’ve got Slugger White and Phil Mickelson in the news.

World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G (01:23:47) joins the show. Perhaps the greatest podcast guest we’ve ever had? Phenomenal Tiger Woods stories. An unreal tale of bold moves that propelled him to stardom. This one is a must-listen. Kenny G's new album, New Standards, is releasing on December 3rd. Pre-save here --> https://found.ee/kennyg_newstandards

Comedian Bert Kreischer (00:59:08) joins the show in studio. A fantastic and hilarious conversation ensues. Before Bert, we discuss Viktor Hovland winning in Mexico, ugly Christmas sweaters, and a hypothetical offer for the Fore Man Scramble to join the super league for a lot of cash.

Two interviews. That’s the show. We got Bubba Watson (00:06:15) in studio discussing his new book, “Up and Down,” and his simple hope that the book will help at least one other person. We discuss Bubba’s public recognition, his sideline status as a two-time Masters winner, and him “eight mile-ing” himself via the book. Then Matt Every (00:39:37) joins to discuss joining golf TV broadcasts, the ups and downs of a career, getting suspended and deciding to follow around Oasis for three months, and much more. Buckle up!

The weather community has been deceiving us for years. We react. Also, Greg Norman is becoming the face of a possible competing global golf league, Lucas Herbert breaks through in Bermuda, Riggs returns from Bandon, Frankie found himself in an escape room and much more. In From The Gallery: What are the chances Tiger Woods plays in the 2022 Masters? What is the best golf club for self defense against an intruder? Is it acceptable to bring a rangefinder to spectate a golf tournament?

Congratulations are in order for our very own Frankie Borrelli for getting engaged! We chat about Justin Thomas and Matthew Wolff congratulating Frankie on taking this monumental life step, the terminal velocity of golf balls in space, the absolute Fyre Fest going on in Bermuda, could the Fore Man Scramble win a U.S. Open in Championship conditions playing all four days, @UseGolfFacts is at it again, and tons more.