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. 1d ago

    Best Selling Author Alan Shipnuck of RORY

    An exciting finish at Colonial, Bryson's AI help, and best selling author Alan Shipnuck. The Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial produced an exciting Sunday afternoon finish with a playoff victory for Russell Henley. Joaquin Niemann keeps winning on LIV Golf, but it was Bryson DeChambeau's AI help that stole the headlines. The ShopRite LPGA got Frenchwoman Celine Boutier her seventh LPGA victory ahead of next week's U.S. Women's Open. The PGA TOUR now heads to Muirfield Village for the Memorial, where golf's best will show up at Jack's place. Michael's past week included waiting and waiting for names to be called, while Alex's family shared the loud booms over Boston. In Tuned In, Alex is getting hyped up for the FIFA World Cup. This week's guest is best selling author Alan Shipnuck. Alan chats with Alex about how writing about golf has changed over the years, and shares tidbits from his new book, RORY: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar. The NBA Finals are set between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, and Michael cannot believe the ticket prices for the cheapest seats. Alex is laughing it up as Texas and Texas Tech try to convince each other that they are as good as each other, while Michael's Giants seem to be at ease with Jaxson Dart's political leanings. Alex shares a crazy baseball feat, while Michael points out its even more impressive than at first glance. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a new BBQ hotdog combo, while Michael cannot believe Gweneth Paltrow is putting kale in the place of dairy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 13m

  2. May 26

    How Low Can They Go? And US Solheim Cup Captain Angela Stanford

    Super low scores in Texas, questions about golfs future, and US Solheim Cup Angela Stanford. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson was suppose to be hard. It wasn't, as two different players hit 60 and the winning score was -30 as golf's angry man claimed victory in Texas. The PGA TOUR is eyeing a new two-tiered system, and encouraging if not forcing players to stay in their lane, meaning future CJ Cups could be without Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Speith, and more top stars. LIV Golf continues it's slow walk into oblivion, as its future bankruptcy plans draw questions about how it can become profitable. Tiger Woods returned to the US, briefly, and is now back in Europe continuing treatment. Was this a good sign that he got to get away? The Memorial Day Weekend was hot, which meant the pool for Alex, and planning a graduation week for Michael. In Tuned In, Michael is saddened by the end of an era as Stephen Colbert is booted from CBS, while Alex is caught in the RocaNews cycle on YouTube. This week's guest is US Solheim Cup Captain Angela Stanford. Angela chats with Alex about her plans for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, how she'll pick players, and how captaining an away Solheim Cup team is a challenge. The NBA Finals roll on as the finals will return to the New York for the first time in over 26 years. Michael's Giants are poised for a great future, but Jaxson Dart's recent appearance at a political rally draws questions from the lifelong New York fan. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex cooks whatever he has for Memorial Day, while Michael joins his bakery team to celebrate eight years of being the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  3. May 20

    The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink

    A PGA Championship to remember. The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink did not disappoint, as unknown Aaron Rai claimed the Wanamaker Trophy. From the week that was, Alex shares what it was like on the grounds outside of Philadelphia and we hear answers to Alex's questions from Jordan Spieth, Ryan Lenahan, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Rose. The LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship also had a British winner as Lottie Woad took down a loaded field. LIV Golf is in some difficult financial straits, asking for big money from investors, and confusingly to Michael, thinking the teams in LIV have big value. Alex shares his traveling diary, from the bad bathrooms in airports to the weird birthday celebrations on SouthWest, and Michael takes a trip to Atlanta and checks out the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere. In Tuned In, Alex is loving the return of Pop Culture Jepordy! while Michael can't believe the crazy Waymo cul-de-sac fiasco. The NBA playoffs roll towards the finals and Michael's old-favorite New York Knicks look to be a shoe-in for the Finals. In the NFL, Aaron Rodgers returns again to the Steeler and the 2026-2027 schedule is released. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his incredible Philly Cheesesteak experience, while Michael found an authentic New York deli and bakery in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  4. May 12

    2026 PGA Championship Preview and PGA Pro Champ Jesse Droemer

    A look at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronomink and a chat with the PGA Professional Champion from Bandon Dunes. The Truist Championship had several interesting names in contention during a busy Sunday, but it was a new Norwegian who claimed his first PGA TOUR victory. At the alternate Myrtle Beach Classic, Brandt Snedeker waited it out and won for the first time in 10 years. The LPGA was in New Jersey for the Mizuho Americas Open at a new course, but it was the same winner as Jeeno Thitikul won for the second year in a row. The DP World Tour was in Spain for the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship where South African Yurav Premlall won by 14 strokes! LIV Golf had a tournament, but nobody saw the big shot by Jon Rahm, but Michael wonders what will happen to Bryson next as the PGA TOUR changes its rules around social media to pander to the big star. This week is the PGA Championship at Aronomink. Alex shares his plans as he attends the first few days outside of Philadelphia, and the guys give their favorites for the season's second major, and one player who you really shouldn't put money on, no matter how many tournaments he's won. Alex recaps his Las Vegas trip, including a visit to an underground speakeasy and the Berlin Wall. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the new movie "The Sheep Detectives," while Alex is transfixed by wrestling behind held in TGL Stadium with the putting greens and bunkers in play. This week's guest is Jesse Droemer, the 2026 PGA Professional Champion. Jesse talks about the challenges he faced at Bandon Dunes, how he's attacking the PGA Championship and his exemptions into PGA TOUR events, plus his Philly Cheesesteak plans at Aronomink. The NBA Playoffs are heating up as Alex sees the New York Knicks as having a clear path to the Finals. Michael's Yankees had a bad weekend in Milwaukee, but really in the National League that has all the power right now. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorites from his trip to Oscars in Las Vegas, while Michael returns to The Grey in Savannah, one of the city's very best restuarants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  5. May 5

    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

  6. Apr 28

    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

  7. Apr 22

    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

    1h 23m

  8. Apr 14

    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

    1h 14m
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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
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
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