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On today’s episode, we’ve got a full slate of December golf news to unpack. We dive into the latest Ryder Cup controversy, with Justin Thomas’ comments about green speeds—and who might be at fault—stirring up chatter across the golf world (8:30). We also break down Tiger Woods’ recent press conference (41:10), discuss Rory McIlroy’s favorite course down under (55:10), and wrap things up by congratulating our good friend Colt Knost on his well-deserved promotion to the broadcast booth (1:10:40). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the boys return from Thanksgiving with a full slate of topics. They dive into the wild Lane Kiffin saga (14:55), explore potential schedule changes coming to the PGA Tour (33:00), break down the Million Dollar Skins Match (1:03:00), and as always cover plenty more along the way! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Yip Strickler joins the show (14:15) to talk sandbagging rats, the Barstool Classic champions, and what led him down a path in golf social justice. Plus we discuss Thanksgiving, Jack Nicklaus updates (1:00:30), and take a few voicemails (1:21:10). You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, we’re live from the Barstool Classic Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. The guys break down what makes the event so special, tease a potential format change, and revisit a Barstool Classic social media legend, Yip Strickler, as he continues policing tournament handicaps. In the second half of the show, we’re joined by our very own super producer, Brendan Jones, who takes us behind the scenes of everything that went into editing and producing the Internet Invitational. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Barstool Classic Championship from Grayhawk Golf Club 17:40 - Barstool Classic format change 33:15 - Yip Strickler Barstool Classic handicap police 50:40 - States with the lowest handicap index 1:01:05 - How the internet invitational was produced & edited You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, Frankie speaks out for the first time since the Internet Invitational finale. He breaks down his bladed chip on 18, the cheating allegations that shook his team, and how he feels about everything months later. Then, we’re joined by 5-time PGA Tour winner Nick Taylor, who shares what it’s like to win his national open, life on the PGA Tour, the mental side of golf, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Frankie addresses losing the Internet Invitational 27:05 - Addressing the multiple cheating allegations 50:45 - Nick Taylor joins the show! 52:20 - Growing up playing golf in Canada 1:00:30 - What it’s like winning your national open 1:08:45 - Strategy & the mental side of golf 1:31:00 - Making it on the PGA Tour 1:44:05 - Guessing the Top 10 players from 2007 You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the guys dive into all things Internet Invitational — from what it’s really like competing with a million dollars on the line, to drafting the perfect team, and certain players meteoric rise to stardom. After wrapping up the Invitational talk, the crew breaks down one course's efforts to crack down on pace of play before Frankie closes out the show with a fun trivia game about the states with the most golf courses! 0:00 - Intro 6:55 - Talking Internet Invitational (EP5. SPOILERS) 20:35 - The nature of playing for your team 34:45 - Trying to make fair teams 39:05 - An insane Cliff Hangers course 43:40 - The internet invitational is producing super stars 54:30 - Cody “Beef” Franke scholarship fund 1:01:10 - Another win for the spider putter 1:09:05 - Cracking down on pace of play 1:22:25 - States with the most golf course trivia! 1:36:35 - Kai Trump LPGA exemption You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Collin Morikawa joins the show live from TPC Las Vegas with the crew. We talk all Ryder Cup things, the intrigue of the Internet Invitational, his relationship with the media, giving speeches after winning major championships, his long-standing adidas partnership, the best food in Vegas and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

LIV Golf announces it will innovatively evolve to 72-hole events. The Old Course at St. Andrews will undergo “enhancements” ahead of the 2027 Open. Is this the line we won’t accept to cross? Gary Player says he’s the 3rd best player of all time “not even a question.” Frankie brings an all-time trivia. A new Texas destination called Wild Spring Dunes has us questioning the most-desired U.S. golf destinations we’re yet to visit. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Robby Berger, Joey Coldcuts & Fat Perez join the show to talk everything Internet Invitational. We get into the Luke Kwon sleeping saga, the massive undertaking the edit has been, and where it all goes from here. Before BDS, we discuss the iconic World Series Game 7 and more. (7:45) Internet invitational (12:00) Shouting out the Internet Invitational editors (27:35) Riggs gets sent a glass of wine (35:45) World Series Game 7 (51:55) Bob does sports joins the show! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We remember the life of our beloved friend and colleague Cody "Beef" Franke. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, Frankie and Trent go behind the greens with two fascinating guests from the golf world. First, they chat with former NFL punter turned golf pro Ty Zentner, who shares his remarkable journey from life as a journeyman punter to becoming an assistant golf pro in Wamego, Kansas. Then, Jeremy, the creator of the popular Spud Run Golf Instagram page, joins the show to tell the story of building a golf course in his own backyard. He breaks down how Spud Run Golf became an Airbnb golfer’s paradise and offers insight into growing a unique golf business from the ground up. 0:00 - Intro 8:00 - Trent’s health jounrney has begun 9:20 - Frankie’s family goes to Woodloch 14:50 - Retro 1995 US Open Program 23:05 - Former NFL Punter Ty Zentner joins the show! 41:35 - Spun Run Golf joins the show! 1:10:05 - Behind the greens recap 1:22:10 - Keegan’s Ryder Cup comments 1:32:05 - Frankie & Pup Punk in Iowa City 1:40:30 - Islanders win 3 in a row 1:44:20 - Talking Dancing With The Stars You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, we’re joined by TaylorMade club fitter Adrian Rietveld, the man behind the gear of some of golf’s biggest stars — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood. Adrian shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from working with these superstars and offers fascinating insight into the art and science behind fitting players for their equipment. 0:00 - Intro 14:40 - Adrian Rietveld joins the show! 1:09:50 - Riggs vs. Kirk video drops tonight 1:18:25 - Frankie’s experience caddying for Riggs 1:26:50 - Good Good PGA Tour Tournament 1:32:20 - What is a reasonable price for a round of golf? You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

2026 Presidents Cup Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy join the podcast. With the event headed to Medinah, the captains discuss what makes team golf so compelling, the U.S. team’s dominance, how the International squad continues to come together, and Medinah’s course setup following renovations led by none other than Ogilvy himself. Before that, the guys react to some (mean) comments from an old friend, talk about getting back into fitness, the renaissance of sports trading cards, and share an update on the Internet Invitational! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On todays’ pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem’s Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele’s impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery 15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone? 34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup 47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports 1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic 1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without 1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan 1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off 1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update 1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas Stars You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the guys break down Trent’s latest Breaking 85 attempt and reflect on how far his game has come. From there, they cover the Yankees extending their season, the growing risks of AI in today’s world, and the burning question on every golf fan’s mind: when will Tiger Woods make his long-awaited return to tournament golf? 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - New Breaking 85 out now! 14:10 - How do you hit it farther? 22:10 - Yankee extend series vs. Blue Jays 32:40 - Ai is getting out of control! 54:05 - Close to the downfall of smart phones? 1:06:31 - How close is Tiger to a return? 1:26:15 - Player update: Max Homa 1:29:25 - NHL Season opener You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The boys are buzzing after cashing their $80,000 Writer Cup bet on the Cowboys. The money talk continues as they dive into LIV Golf’s reported billion-dollar losses and what it means for the league’s future, before wrapping things up with listener voicemails and Trent’s encounter with Oz the Mentalist. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - $80,000 Writer Cup bet hits! 18:15 - Mark Sanchez & Emergency rooms 22:40 - Shoutout Greg Olsen! 25:15 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 29:00 - New Breaking 85 31:30 - Fall golf is here! 37:25 - LIV Golf bleeding money 1:14:20 - Alistair Docherty’s top-5 finish 1:19:50 - No more gimmie putts in match play? 1:27:15 - Would you do the hot chip challenge to play Augusta? 1:30:25 - An insane Scottie stat 1:35:50 - Trent sees Oz the Mentalist You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Kirk Minihane joins the show to break down the total system failure of the United States Ryder Cup team. The conversation covers what went wrong this year, potential candidates for the next captaincy, and how the U.S. can fix things moving forward. The boys also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Bethpage crowds as the media scrutiny continues to build. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Our full knee jerk reactions to the 2025 Bethpage Ryder Cup. The fans, the envelope rule, Keegan’s captaincy, Bethpage’s course setup, USA’s Sunday charge, TV coverage, Lowry’s putt. All of it. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, USA vs Europe. We are live in Long Island we talk everything Ryder Cup the captains, course setup, who will be paired with who, the upcoming weather and even what they wore. Brandel had some things to say about Bryson so we dive into that and we are wrestling what to make a $80,000 bet on. All on this show. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

It’s finally here. It’s Ryder Cup week and we’re joined by Team USA vice captain Brandt Snedeker talking course setup, pairings strategies, controlling nerves and hearing first tee stories from Brandt’s Ryder Cup playing days. Before Brandt, we discuss Bryson and Rory getting spicy with each other and a former European player saying crowds are too wild for wives and girlfriends to even attend. 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Finally Ryder Cup week! 11:10 - Riggs vs. Frankie at Bethpage Black 15:00 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 19:15 - Barstool Golf Ryder Cup merch 27:05 - Bryson chirping Rory? 36:45 - Rory doesn’t care about the Ryder Cup? 41:00 - New York crowd expectations 53:35 - Finally a close Ryder Cup? 1:02:20 - Ryder Cup live show at Borrelli’s! 1:07:45 - Brandt Snedeker joins the show! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod