The Edge

Scott Walker & Andy Walker

The Edge is The Cheat Code for golf. Andy Walker is the Head Golf Coach at Eastern Michigan University. His 4 national championships as a player and coach sandwich a professional career with 10 victories. Scott Walker is an award-winning broadcaster, whose work for ESPN, Golf Channel, USGA, and PGA of America includes 35 major championships. They combine their talents and experience with a fresh take on the golf world, with a side of sabór and flavor that you didn't know you needed! The Edge will help you get better, have more fun, and enjoy the game better. Create your free membership on the website, and get access to all our podcasts and video content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jun 17

    "He Looks Like He Could Be Changing Oil"

    The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills — Scott's favorite course on Earth — and The Edge is all in. Scott and Andy break down what makes Shinnecock such a brutal, beautiful test (50-yard-wide fairways, whispering fescue, and wind that "never misses a tee time"), then go head-to-head in Majors Poker, each drafting a five-player hand to take on the championship. No spoilers here — you'll have to watch to see who loaded up on pedigree and who bet on the conditions. Along the way: a strokes-gained screen that spit out only four "qualified" players, a Ludvig Åberg snub debate, Andy's rant on the golf-ball rollback, and an all-time roast of Tommy Fleetwood's wardrobe. Then it's the Bars Exam — Scott hands Andy two lines from a classic New York rap track and makes him name the group cold. Does he get it? Press play and find out. Chapters 0:00 — Cold Open: Roasting Tommy Fleetwood's Fit 0:18 — Welcome to The Edge: U.S. Open Week 0:44 — Why Shinnecock Is Scott's Favorite Major 1:58 — What Makes Shinnecock So Hard 3:47 — The Screen: Only Four Players "Qualify" 6:26 — The 20-Player Shortlist 7:18 — Is Ludvig Åberg a Snub? 10:07 — Majors Poker: The Draft Begins 11:40 — Round 2 13:06 — Round 3 + Andy's Ball-Rollback Rant 17:06 — Round 4 + the Tommy Fleetwood Fashion Roast 20:02 — Round 5: The Final Picks 23:02 — The Hands Are Set 24:13 — The Bars Exam: Name That Rap 24:52 — Two Lines, One Guess 25:59 — Does Andy Get It? 28:42 — The Hip-Hop Tangent Our Links: Website (Golf.TheEdge.Show) YouTube Channel Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "He Looks Like He Could Be Changing Oil"
  2. Apr 14

    Who's The Master? Rory Wins Again

    Rory Goes Back-to-Back at Augusta: Adaptability, Nerves, and Justin Rose’s Costly Mistake Scott and Andy Walker recap Rory McIlroy’s Masters win, noting his big Friday run effectively decided the tournament and gave him enough cushion to survive a mediocre Saturday and shaky driving on Sunday, joining Tiger, Nick Faldo, and Jack Nicklaus as back-to-back Augusta champions. They discuss how the current tour is trending toward “Scottie or Rory” being in contention, with limited depth among challengers despite flashes from Cam Young and other chasers. A major focus is Justin Rose’s collapse on the back nine, traced to a tactical error on 11 that snowballed through Amen Corner (bogey, poor shots, and a three-putt). They emphasize adaptability over “consistency,” not compounding mistakes, and how Rory won by not panicking—even after a risky final-hole decision that nearly led to trouble. Chapters 00:00 Masters Recap Setup 01:10 Rory Goes Back To Back 06:05 Rose Collapse On 11 07:42 How To Play 11 11:32 Majors Poker Recap 12:46 No Panic Game Plan 13:36 Adaptability Over Consistency 15:53 Closing Stretch Decisions Key Links: How Pros Handle Strategy Mistakes: https://youtu.be/MqNB6w_Ayxs?si=s1NEuYxFWOYXzSt9 Eastern Michigan Men's Golf Schedule: https://emueagles.com/sports/mens-golf/schedule Majors Poker Episode Pre-Masters: https://golf.theedge.show/podcast/majors-poker-the-masters/849af136-b91b-4a0a-ad6e-e0c32777d856 Our Links: Website (Golf.TheEdge.Show) YouTube Channel Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Edge is The Cheat Code for golf. Andy Walker is the Head Golf Coach at Eastern Michigan University. His 4 national championships as a player and coach sandwich a professional career with 10 victories. Scott Walker is an award-winning broadcaster, whose work for ESPN, Golf Channel, USGA, and PGA of America includes 35 major championships. They combine their talents and experience with a fresh take on the golf world, with a side of sabór and flavor that you didn't know you needed! The Edge will help you get better, have more fun, and enjoy the game better. Create your free membership on the website, and get access to all our podcasts and video content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.