The Dan Evans Show

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Sports Illustrated presents The Dan Evans Show. Host Dan Evans brings you golf’s biggest stories—PGA Tour, LIV, LPGA, and the culture that connects it all. Each week blends sharp takes, real access, gear talk, and moments that make golf feel alive again. Joined by Josh, JR, and Rich, the crew breaks down what matters, questions what doesn’t, and keeps it honest, unscripted, and way more fun than it should be.

  1. 2D AGO

    Inside the Arnold Palmer Pro-Am and Playing Bay Hill With Viktor Hovland

    Dan Evans takes listeners inside a side of PGA Tour week that most golf fans never get to see. After getting a special invite into the Arnold Palmer Invitational pro-am through Mastercard, Dan and the crew break down how the player-selection draft actually works, which stars were already off the board, why Rory McIlroy being available was such a surprise, and how the group ultimately ended up playing Bay Hill with Viktor Hovland. The episode also gets into what it feels like to step into that world for the first time: Dan’s first trip to Bay Hill, his first PGA Tour pro-am, the 7:10 a.m. tee time that came with getting Hovland, and the pressure of showing up on-site before sunrise for one of the most iconic weeks in golf. From the weirdness of pro-am pace to the reality that players are still treating it like a final practice round before the tournament starts, this is a true behind-the-scenes golf story with access, nerves, and a look at how tournament week really works. Presented by: Sports Illustrated

    27 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The Genesis golf story nobody explains | Dan Evans Show #90

    Genesis doesn’t just sponsor a tournament — they build an experience. From Riviera during the Genesis Invitational, Dan Evans sits down with Ted Mengiste, COO of Genesis North America, to pull back the curtain on what “honored guest” hospitality actually looks like in pro golf. Ted explains why Genesis and golf are such a natural fit, how Korean golf culture shaped the brand’s approach, and what it means to deliver a luxury standard in an arena where the biggest names have been around for a century. They also get into one of the most talked-about inside details of the week: how Genesis treats caddies at Riviera, and why that matters more than fans realize. Plus: Ted’s personal journey from Ethiopia to Kenya to Indiana, how he unexpectedly found his way into the auto world, the leadership principle “how we win matters,” what Genesis learned from scaling fast, and how Hyundai Motor Group innovation feeds into what’s coming next. To close, Ted details Genesis’ wildfire response efforts in Southern California — including major donations, vehicle support, and why the company doubled down on its long-term commitment to the event and the community. Follow/subscribe for more premium insider golf from Sports Illustrated Golf and The Dan Evans Show.

    31 min

  3. FEB 28

    Tommy Fleetwood Goes Sponsor-Less at Riviera (and Shows Up in Augusta Gear) | Dan Evans Show

    Dan’s back from Riviera (Genesis Invitational) with the kind of insider texture you don’t get from a broadcast recap — hospitality, media access, and the little “only at Riv” details that show how premium Tour weeks actually work. Tommy Fleetwood goes sponsor-less… then casually pops up in Augusta/Masters gear (and even borrows a sweatshirt from Jason Day). Is it a negotiation play, a brand reset, or something bigger? From there, the crew digs into the real money and leverage behind apparel deals (and why some numbers never get said out loud), Tiger’s latest “door still open” signals, Scottie’s rain-delay mindset, and two moment-heavy highlights: Max Greyserman’s ace and Neil Shipley’s first-ever TGL hole-in-one. No leaderboard recap energy — just golf culture, business, and access

    41 min

  4. FEB 25

    Mike & Kass Lazerow: Golf.com → Buddy Media → Salesforce, Founder Pivots, Investing & The Grass League

    Mike and Kass Lazerow join The Dan Evans Show for the full breakdown of their golf-to-tech-to-investing journey: the Golf.com origin story, the dot-com crash and comeback, Buddy Media’s growth and sale to Salesforce, the hard pivots founders have to make, and why they believe The Grass League is a perfect modern golf format. 0:00 Intro1:57 Golf as the thread + “swing test” story8:35 Spreadsheet → Golf.com concept11:48 Chipshot.com deal + dot-com crash13:35 Medinah lunch pitch comeback14:00 Tiger’s impact on Golf.com21:39 Buddy Media + Facebook wave24:16 Pivot to SaaS + recurring revenue26:14 Panic-attack pivot moment32:26 Phish tangent35:30 Building with kids during the grind40:02 Salesforce transition + Benioff quote45:16 Investing checklist53:34 The Grass League: why it works1:03:01 Outro + book + New York Bluebirds

    1h 4m

  5. FEB 23

    Corey Kispert: Near-Scratch Golf, Flow State Mindset, Trade Chaos & Building The Bitter Truth Coffee

    Corey Kispert joins The Dan Evans Show for a wide-open conversation about golf, hoops, mindset, and business. We talk about the bag fitting + jumbo grips that changed his game, why golf is the perfect NBA reset button, how he thinks about competitiveness and flow state, what it’s like living through a sudden trade, and why he took building The Bitter Truth Coffee seriously (including the behind-the-scenes surprises). 0:00 Intro + the “sneaky” sports story0:54 Playing golf in-season + injury paranoia1:37 Being 6'7": custom gear + fitting2:13 Jumbo grips that changed his game3:13 Early golf story + privacy4:53 Football path + choosing basketball6:44 How golf became the outlet8:23 Golf as the NBA reset button9:45 Where he ranks among NBA golfers10:08 Why he gets overlooked + American Century talk13:48 Competitive mindset on the course15:25 Simulators, data, and training17:53 MBA + academics and discipline20:19 Coffee brand origin story22:31 Stage fright + content pressure24:36 “Slow motion is better than no motion”28:37 Processing the trade + life flipping overnight30:48 Faith + stability in chaos33:50 Masters obsession + Augusta magic36:35 Ludvig Åberg swing + confidence/kindness39:53 Dream tee time picks42:12 Korn Ferry Tour talent + Matt McCarty story46:47 Flow state + mental game52:20 Coffee routine on the road55:00 What surprised him building the brand

    59 min

  6. FEB 11

    The Truth About the Block Party - Michael Block on Rory, the Ace, and Oak Hill

    Michael Block joins The Dan Evans Show on Sports Illustrated for a raw, hilarious, and genuinely inspiring look at what happens when a lifelong club pro suddenly becomes must-see TV. Block takes us behind the scenes of the moment the golf world learned his name — the 2023 PGA Championship run at Oak Hill, including the hole-in-one alongside Rory McIlroy and a top-15 finish that flipped his life overnight.In this interview, Block breaks down the real club pro grind (teaching, payroll, running a busy facility) and how surreal it is to jump from that routine into Tour events, walk-and-talk broadcasts, and getting paired with the biggest stars in the sport. He opens up about his late-start path to competitive golf, why he wasn’t recruited, how one amateur win changed everything, and why he chose a career in the PGA professional world instead of chasing mini-tours.Block also tells the full story of when the pressure finally hit at Oak Hill — seeing his name high on the leaderboard, “starting to choke,” and then pulling off the bunker shot that gave him chills and helped launch the entire fairytale. And yes… we get into the wild part too: the famous-contacts name drops, what fame feels like when you still have to take out the trash, and the mantra (“Why not?”) that’s powered his biggest moments.This is a must-watch for golfers who love underdog stories, behind-the-ropes reality, and honest talk about pressure — from a guy who’s still a teacher at heart, even when the whole sport is screaming his name.Presented by: Sports Illustrated

    45 min

  7. JAN 27 · BONUS

    Max Greyserman – Perseverance, Comeback & New Dad Life on the PGA Tour

    In this episode of The Dan Evans Show, Max Greyserman shares his incredible journey from grinding on mini tours to making a name on the PGA Tour. Max opens up about the ups and downs of chasing his pro golf dream – from battling through a wrist surgery comeback to finally breaking through as a top competitor. He also talks about embracing fatherhood and how having a new baby has changed his outlook on life and golf. It’s a heartfelt conversation packed with inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, and Max’s insights on staying motivated as he prepares for the 2026 season.

    49 min

  8. JAN 23

    Tiger’s Birthday Party Raised $50M… and Someone Dropped $20M in ONE Night

    Tiger’s birthday bash was absurd — and Episode 78 of The Dan Evans Show is basically the aftermath.We start with the charity flex heard ‘round the golf world: the night raised $50M for the TGR Foundation, including a $20M drop from Arthur Blank. Then we get into the wildest detail from the party: every guest walked out with a custom Tiger Woods trading card (Upper Deck, art by Jim Lee, autographed by Tiger, limited to 415).From there it’s pure golf chaos and storylines: Chris Gotterup’s quietly-insane three-season win streak, Grant Horvat jumping into a PGA TOUR event at PGA West, Rory + Shane Lowry giving away the Dubai Invitational on the 18th, and LIV’s off-course soap opera — from the 4Aces’ sponsor pile-up to DJ being “thankful” his team’s getting quieter.And yes… we pull the tape on Bryson’s EXIT sign post explanation — and it’s exactly as “non-answer” as you’d expect. Plus: Full Swing Season 4 is coming in April, and we’re already predicting the chaos they better have captured.If you want the stuff fans actually talk about — money, vibes, weird quotes, and golf-world momentum swings — this is the episode. Presented by: Sports Illustrated

    59 min
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Sports Illustrated presents The Dan Evans Show. Host Dan Evans brings you golf’s biggest stories—PGA Tour, LIV, LPGA, and the culture that connects it all. Each week blends sharp takes, real access, gear talk, and moments that make golf feel alive again. Joined by Josh, JR, and Rich, the crew breaks down what matters, questions what doesn’t, and keeps it honest, unscripted, and way more fun than it should be.

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  • Creator
    Dan Evans
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan Evans
  • Show Website
    The Dan Evans Show

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