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The Golf Podcast features all the latest golf news, instruction, and equipment from the point of view of real average golfers just like yourself.

  1. 2D AGO

    Blind Ranking the Best Golf Trips

    We blind rank 10 unforgettable golf trip destinations—from Pinehurst and Cabot to Streamsong and Sand Valley—and the final list might surprise you. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we put a fun twist on golf travel by blind ranking 10 incredible golf trip destinations we’ve personally experienced, including Pinehurst, Cabot Cape Breton, Kohler, Streamsong, Sand Valley, Myrtle Beach, Sea Island, McLemore, Cabot Citrus Farms, and Innisbrook. Along the way, we break down what makes each golf resort memorable, from world-class course design and unforgettable views to food, lodging, and the overall trip experience. Beyond the blind ranking, we also dive into this week’s big golf news, including excitement around The Players Championship as one of the best non-major tournaments in golf and the surprise announcement of Matchbox, a new 12-hole short course coming to Tobacco Road.    Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    28 min
  2. 6D AGO

    5 Golf Trips You Should Book Right Now

    These five golf destinations are about to get very popular , thanks to new courses, new lodging, and major upgrades that are about to send demand through the roof. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we break down five golf trip destinations that are poised to surge in popularity, making now the time to start planning if you want to stay ahead of rising demand and limited tee times. We share firsthand insight on why places like Streamsong Resort, McLemore Resort, Sand Valley, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and Cabot Citrus are becoming some of the most talked-about golf travel destinations for 2026 and beyond. From new golf courses and expanded lodging to budget-friendly hidden gems and bucket-list golf experiences, this episode covers the key changes that could make these golf resorts much harder to book in the near future. Whether you are searching for the best golf buddy trip, a luxury golf resort worth the splurge, or an affordable golf getaway with great courses and off-course experiences, this episode offers a strong mix of ideas for every type of golfer. We also talk about what makes a golf trip truly memorable, from stay-and-play lodging and short courses to replay value, travel convenience, and the overall vibe that keeps golfers coming back. If you are planning your next golf vacation, this episode is packed with golf travel inspiration and practical trip-planning insight.   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    34 min
  3. FEB 24

    Is LIV Golf About to Change Course?

    LIV Golf is spending billions and losing millions every month — so is this a failing experiment or the beginning of a completely different future for professional golf? In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we’ll break down the latest developments surrounding LIV Golf’s finances, including a new $267 million funding injection from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and reports that the league is losing nearly $100 million per month. We take a closer look at what these numbers really mean, separating headlines from reality as LIV’s total investment approaches $6 billion. Is the league simply burning cash, or is there a long-term strategy unfolding behind the scenes? We explore how LIV is shifting its focus toward team competition, increasing payouts across all 13 teams, and potentially positioning itself more like Formula 1 with franchise-style ownership and long-term valuation in mind. We also discuss growing sponsorship revenue, the significance of new partners like Rolex, and whether these moves signal progress toward financial sustainability. Plus, we examine the looming impact of Bryson DeChambeau’s potential contract extension and why his future could reveal LIV’s true long-term plans. Is LIV Golf building the foundation for a global sports league, or just buying time while operating at a loss? Join us as we analyze the business strategy, economics, and future direction of one of golf’s most debated leagues and ask the big question: is LIV Golf about to change course?   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    30 min
  4. FEB 17

    Did LIV Golf Finally Get the Spark it Needed?

    Anthony Kim’s emotional comeback win had the entire golf world watching — but did it finally give LIV Golf the spark it’s been searching for? In this week’s episode of the golf podcast we’ll ask the question everyone’s debating: was Anthony Kim’s LIV Golf win the turning point the league has been waiting for? We break down why Golf Digest called it an “authentic moment” that money couldn’t manufacture, and why it mattered beyond the feel-good story—especially with LIV Golf now earning Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Kim’s victory sparked immediate impact, jumping from No. 847 to No. 203 in the world rankings, putting majors back into the conversation and proving how much these points can change a season (and a career). We also unpack the optics of a rocky 2026 for LIV, including big-name departures, and whether Kim’s comeback can actually move the needle on viewership. Plus, we dive into why LIV Golf Adelaide continues to be the model event for the league, drawing 115,000 fans in 2026 after 94,000 (2024) and 102,000 (2025)—making it one of the most attended golf events in Australia and a real example of “growing the game” in an underserved market. Finally, we read listener reactions from both sides of the PGA Tour vs LIV divide and debate whether this was a one-time moment—or the start of something bigger.   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    29 min
  5. FEB 9

    The Problem With LIV Golf's OWGR Points

    LIV Golf has finally gotten the Official World Golf Rankings they’ve been waiting for, but there’s a major catch that has many players and fans frustrated. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we’ll break down the biggest wrinkle in golf’s power struggle right now: LIV Golf finally receiving Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points — and the immediate backlash that followed. After LIV revamped its schedule and format to meet ranking expectations, points are now being awarded right away, but only to the top 10 finishers (and ties) in individual stroke play. That hard cutoff has sparked frustration from players like Jon Rahm, who said it “doesn’t seem fair,” and from LIV CEO Scott O’Neil, who argued the policy leaves the vast majority of the field with zero points. We’ll explain why OWGR categorized LIV as a “small-field” situation, why no-cut events elsewhere still earn points deeper down the leaderboard, and what this means for players chasing majors, Ryder Cup points, and long-term career opportunities. To put it into perspective, we compare real recent points totals from the PGA TOUR (Waste Management Phoenix Open), LIV’s season opener in Riyadh, and the DP World Tour event Patrick Reed won, plus how LIV’s winner points stack up against a PGA TOUR alternate-field event like the Puerto Rico Open. Then we open it up to you: fair framework, or flop?   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    35 min
  6. FEB 3

    Bryson DeChambeau's Big $500 Million Gamble

    Is Bryson DeChambeau quietly setting up his exit from LIV Golf—or playing the smartest leverage game professional golf has ever seen? In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast, we dive into the latest controversy surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and his increasingly non-committal comments about the future of LIV Golf. With reports swirling about a potential $500 million contract extension, we break down whether Bryson is genuinely frustrated with LIV’s shift to 72-hole events—or strategically applying pressure as negotiations heat up. We analyze his recent quotes in full, compare his stance to players who have firmly committed to LIV like Jon Rahm, and contrast that with high-profile departures, including Brooks Koepka, who has already begun the process of returning to the PGA Tour. We’ll also explore how leverage in professional golf appears to be shifting, what LIV’s long-term strategy might be, and why Bryson’s YouTube success and marketability play such a massive role in his value. Finally, we pose this week’s big question: if you were Bryson, would you take a half-billion-dollar LIV deal or bet on a return to the PGA Tour?   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    35 min
  7. JAN 28

    Patrick Reed Has Left LIV Golf...What's Next?

    In yet another major twist, Patrick Reed announced today that he’s leaving LIV Golf — and it immediately raises some bigger questions about the league’s future. In this week’s podcast we react in real time to breaking news as Patrick Reed announces he’s leaving LIV Golf and planning a return to the PGA Tour. We break down how Reed’s situation is very different from Brooks Koepka’s costly path back, explain why Reed won’t face the same penalties, and walk through the full timeline from his LIV exit to when he’s eligible to compete again on the PGA Tour. The bigger question, though, is what this move means for LIV Golf as a league, especially with multiple high-profile American players now heading back to the PGA Tour while many international stars remain committed to LIV. We also examine Reed’s recent comments praising the PGA Tour, his motivation for returning, and how family, travel, visibility, and brand value may all be playing a role in these decisions. Plus, we discuss how Patrick Reed might be received by fans and players as he returns to a tour where he once played the villain, and whether the PGA Tour actually benefits from having polarizing personalities back in the spotlight. From exemptions and eligibility to majors, rankings, and long-term implications for both tours, we cover everything you need to know about Patrick Reed leaving LIV Golf and what could come next.   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    33 min
  8. JAN 13

    Is the the End for LIV Golf?

    Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour—and the penalties and deadline in this new returning member policy could reshape the future of LIV Golf. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we’ll break down the PGA Tour’s brand-new Returning Member Program and ask the big question: is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf? With Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour immediately, we unpack the penalties that came with the deal—starting with a reported $5 million charitable donation, five years of ineligibility for the PGA Tour equity program, and even being ineligible for the 2026 FedEx Cup bonus (even if he wins it). We also explain the program’s eligibility rules—a major (or THE PLAYERS) win since 2022 and at least two years away—which narrows the door to a select few names like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith, plus a hard application deadline of February 2. We react to your poll results, debate the “optics” of players paying a price to come back, and discuss why the PGA Tour structured the policy to protect current members (including minimum event requirements and field considerations).   Listen to This Week’s Show Download on iTunes here Listen on Spotify here Thanks to this Week’s Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast! Cover Image via X

    36 min
4.8
out of 5
299 Ratings

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