The Course Of Life

The Course of Life
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The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Golf Blowout Victories and WiTricity CEO Joe Benz

    A weekend of blowout golf victories, a bad weekend for Boston sports, and WiTricity CEO Joe Benz on the future of golf carts. The new Cadillac Championship brought golf back to Doral and the Blue Monster, where Cam Young could do no wrong, even if nobody showed up to watch. The LPGA was in Mexico for the Riviera Maya Open, and Nelly Korda won again, continuing her great season of only finishing first or second. The Senior Tour's second major, the Regions Tradition, was won by 3 strokes by Steward Cink, who claimed his second major of the season and his fourth win of the season. The PGA TOUR made some official announcements about the 2027 season, and confirmed what we all knew: no more Hawaii to start the year. LIV Golf's free fall continues as PIF officially pulls its funding and players start to explore paths back to the PGA TOUR. The PGA TOUR now heads back to Charlotte for the Truist Championship, while the LPGA goes to NYC for the Mizuho Americas Open. Alex is headed to Las Vegas this week for gambling, food, and more. In Tuned In, Michael can't believe the finish at this weekend's Kentucky Derby, while Alex is in love with the man who couldn't wait on an airplane anymore. This week's goes is Joe Benz, the CEO of WiTricity, a company revolutionizing how golf carts get charged. Alex chats with Joe about how the company is making it easier than ever to use electric carts, plus what Joe's takes are on what goes on in his golf cart. Boston had one horrible weekend when it came to sports, as the Bruins and Celtics lost in the first round of their playoffs, at home, and the Red Sox continue to stink and the Mike Vrabel saga continues to look worse and worse. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares what he's expecting to eat in Vegas, including a cheap hot dog and beer combo, while Michael says rainy days are for baking cookies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  2. 28 APR

    The 2026 Chevron Championship and Brittany Lincicome

    The first major of the 2026 LPGA calendar, the NFL Draft, and 2-time Major Champion Brittany Lincicome. Alex was in Houston for the 2026 Chevron Championship, the first of the five LPGA Majors, and shares what it was like on the grounds and his chats with 2-time Major Champion, and Nelly Korda, who ended up winning the event for her 3rd Major victory. The PGA Tour was in New Orleans of the Zurich Classic, where Matt Fitzpatrick was able to lift up his brother and give him a TOUR card for the next two years as the Fitzpatrick brothers won the team event. The PGA TOUR returns to The Blue Monster, Trump National Doral, for the first time in 10 years, at the new Cadillac Championship. While Michael is just taking it easy, Alex has a busy week ahead including his dad's birthday. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the boring "Wicked For Good," while Alex is binging the return of "Scrubs." The NFL Draft was its usual crazy time, and everyone is now riding the high of good prospects for their team. Alex's Patriots, meanwhile, are still reeling from the Mike Vrable affair. Alex's Red Sox, meanwhile, fired almost the entire coaching staff in a move that left Michael flabbergasted. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a new Buc-ee's snack he grabbed coming back from the Chevron Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  3. 22 APR

    The Uncertain LIV Future and Ryan Lenahan and Haley Sturgeon

    LIV golf has a bad week, and chats with club professionals in this week's PGA Professional Championship. The RBC Heritage went to a playoff where Matt Fitzpatrick took another win at Harbour Town. The Zurich Classic is next for the TOUR, where teams of two face off including the unlikely duo of Shane Lowry and Brooks Koekpa. LIV Golf's Mexico event was overshadowed by news that PIF was going to stop funding the breakaway tour. Uncertainty remains for the future of the rival circuit, as Alex and Michael discuss the possible landing spot for the marquee players left on LIV. The Senior PGA Championship included another hole-in-one for Miquel Angel Jimenez, and a low Sunday for a big win for Stewart Cink. The LPGA's KM Eagle LA Championship went to a 3-woman playoff as Hannas Green notched her third victory at the event in four years. The Chevron Championship starts the LPGA's major season, as Alex heads to Houston to catch the event and talk to the stars. Alex was enjoying catching the newest PopStroke in central Texas, while Michael got a weekend away in Chattanooga, TN. In Tuned In, Alex shares an update from COUCHella's second week, while Michael is catching the new America's Culinary Cup on CBS. This week's first guest is Haley Sturgeon, a club professional from Utah who qualified for this week's PGA Professional Championship and shares how she may be in a special place to play well for a chance for a spot at the PGA Championship at Aronimink. Ryan Lenahan made a weird mistake at last year's PGA Professional Championship, but he's back again this year and talks with Alex about his preparation and grind to get back to the PGA Championship. The NBA Playoffs are here and Alex gives his best 60 second thoughts on the Celtics and Lakers. The NFL Draft takes over this week, as Michael's Giants trade for another pick in the top 10, and Alex's Patriots sit quietly. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a burger taco, while Michael goes to a James Beard Finalist bakery in Chattanooga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 23min

  4. 14 APR

    Rory Wins Again At Augusta and Lauren Beaudreau

    Rory wins another jacket, sports are expensive to attend, and professional golfer Lauren Beaudreau. It was another incredible week at The Masters, as Rory McIlroy did it AGAIN and defending his title for another Green Jacket. Alex and Michael question his greatness, plus everything else worth talking about at Augusta including Shane Lowry's Hole-In-One and the outrageous amount of Masters Merch people are buying. Alex is back from a week in sunny Marco Island, but not without more travel headaches. Alex also shares more of his wildlife adventures from Southwest Florida. In Tuned In, its the return of the Artemis II crew and the return of Coachella and Justin Beiber. This week's guest is professional golfer and instructor Lauren Beaudreau. Alex chats with Lauren who shares her journey from Notre Dame in teaching and playing in Southwest Florida. Plus, Lauren shares what it was like to make a hole-in-one at age 11 on a par four! Michael brings back a Fear of the Week as ticket prices to sporting events continue to soar, including to the FIFA World Cup. The Savannah Bananas were in Chapel Hill to visit UNC where Bill Belichick showed up to "coach" the team for an inning. The Patriots are fighting controversy as head coach Mike Vrable's personal relationship with a NY Times reporter is on center stage after hot tub photos surfaced of them together in Arizona. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is remembered the good fish and chips in Marco Island, while Michael made some killer pizza in his home oven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 14min

  5. 7 APR

    Tiger, The Masters, and Dylan Wu

    Tiger's life unravels, a preview of the 2026 Masters, and PGA TOUR Pro Dylan Wu. Tiger Woods' life continues to unravel as body-cam footage is released from his arrest and he travels to Zurich for treatment. Alex went down to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open, where he asked Tommy Fleetwood about his new sponsorship deal at the early week press conference, before JJ Spaun sat and waited for victory on a marathon Sunday finish. The LPGA was in Las Vegas for the Aramco Championship, and past guest Lauren Coughlin took the win over a loaded field. The Masters is back to kick off the 2026 Major season, and Alex and Michael give their quick takes on what to expect at Augusta National. Alex jetted off from San Antonio for Marco Island, FL, where he is enjoying the Gulf Coast beaches and sunshine, as well as the natural wildlife. In Tuned In, Michael is keeping his eyes towards the moon and the Artemis II mission, while Alex is annoyed at the NCAA Men's Basketball tipoff times. This week's guest is Dylan Wu. The PGA TOUR Pro returns to the podcast from the grounds of the Valero Texas Open to talk about the state of his current game, how to play in the Texas winds, and how good the Spur's Wembanyama really is. The NBA is headed towards the Finals, and the LA Lakers have hit the injury bug, much to Alex's chagrin. Michael Yankees have started the MLB season strong, while Alex's Red Sox on the other hand... not so much. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael recaps his Passover Sedar, while Alex is enjoying Easter brunch in paradise with the bougie people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  6. 31 MAR

    Tiger Woods Crashes A Car and Bachelor Star Sean McLaughlin

    Tiger Woods is doing it again... plus March Madness and Bachelor Reality Star Sean McLaughlin returns to the podcast Tiger Woods is back in the news for another car crash, plus being arrested for DUI. Alex and Michael talk about Tiger's legacy off the course, and if Woods is still the right person to be the face of the PGA TOUR. Gary Woodland's emotional win at the Houston Children's Open capped a return to form after brain surgery and PTSD over the past 2.5 years. The LPGA's Ford Championship got Nelly Korda her second 2nd place of the year, losing once again to Hyo Joo Kim for the second straight week. Alex heads to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open this week, where he will walk the course as players get ready for their final tune-up before Augusta. In Tuned In, Michael shares reviews for "Hopper," "The Devil Wears Prada," and "The Hobbit" from 1977, while Alex went down the rabbit hole on YouTube and watched classic rock concerts. This week's guest is Sean McLaughlin, a reality TV Star from The Bachelorette and 2 seasons of Bachelor in Paradise. Sean returns to the podcast to chat about what's happening with his buddies from The Bachelor, his future golf trips, and more. March Madness took hold of March as the men's college basketball tournament had some crazy finishes and imploded brackets for Alex and Michael. Baseball season is here and all you need to know is that the new ABS Challenge system is showing how bad the umpires behind the plate really are. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying his new favorite dish everywhere: fish frys, while Michael is preparing for his first Passover Sedar in over 10 years as he hosts his family this week for the Jewish Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 24min

  7. 24 MAR

    Elizabeth Diane Veith at the Valspar and Crazy Stories from Country Club Confidential

    Guest-host Elizabeth Diane Veith live from the Valspar, March is Mad, and crazy stories from Country Club Confidential. Elizabeth Diane Veith shares her take on attending a PGA TOUR event from The Valspar, where Matt Fitzpatrick gave some drama on 18 on Sunday to claim victory. Bryson DeChambeau is giving all the highlights and wins as he dominates LIV early in the season. The PGA TOUR now heads to Texas, and Alex is excited to finally have a PGA TOUR Media Credential. Elizabeth does lot of traveling, and chats with Alex about her take on the "new" Southwest Airlines. In Tuned In, Alex shares a new bowling documentary he and his wife are watching, echoing Netflix's "Full Swing" vibes. This week's guest is Scott from Country Club Confidential. Scott shares how his newsletter is sharing crazy stories from inside the golf club ropes, and where some of these stories come from. March Madness is everywhere, and while Alex's bracket is struggling, Elizabeth shares a first she did this year. As the duo #AlwaysEndWithFood, they dissect Rory's newly unveiled Masters Dinner, and Elizabeth thinks its lacking class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 9min

  8. 17 MAR

    The PLAYERS, March Madness, and Tally Tumbler's Kelvin Sealy

    A wild finish to The PLAYERS, brackets ready to be busted in March Madness, and a chat with Tally Tumbler creator Kelvin Sealy. The PLAYERS Championship may want to be the fifth major, and it certainly did its best Sunday as Cameron Young survived with a gutsy finish. The future of the PGA TOUR was laid out by CEO Brian Rolapp, including a shorter season, larger fields, and more big market tournaments. LIV Golf was in Hong Kong, and Bryson DeChambeau won thanks to a missed 2-foot putt. The LPGA is back stateside next week for the Fortinent Founders Cup, while the PGA TOUR heads to the Valspar Championship at the Snake Pit. Alex enjoyed some time at the massive SXSW conference in Austin, checking out tech talks, movie stars, and getting some swag. In Tuned In, Michael shares a review of the British satire film "Fackham Hall," while Alex shares his take on the Oscars from Sunday night. This week's guest is Kelvin Sealy, the creator of the Tally Tumbler. Kelvin talks about how he came up with the idea of a tumbler that helps you keep score, his own golf and lawn game journey, and his favorite drinks to put into the Tally Tumbler. March Madness is upon us, and Alex gives his worthless take that will result in a failed bracket. The guys are reeling after a bad weekend for their Quinnipiac Bobcats, and are saddened to hear about the retirement of longtime women's basketball coach Tricia Fabbri. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex returns to Cottonwood Creek for a wonderful Po Boy, while Michael can't get over the CEO Burger Bites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 15min
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The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

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  • Creator
    The Course of Life
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
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