The Loop
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
Twitter:
@GolfDigest
Language:
English
Episodes
Our very serious (and not-so-serious) predictions for 2026
1/5/2026
We return in the new year by looking ahead, predicting some very serious and not-so-serious outcomes for the 2026 golf season. Plus, our four major champions, Brooks Koepka leaves LIV and Rory McIlroy flip-flops (again).
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Duration:00:46:43
A stunning retirement, LeBron gets into golf and a twist on the golf hoodie debate
12/22/2025
One of golf’s former rising stars shockingly calls it a career at 30. Plus, the Kuchars dominate the PNC Father-Son, Lee Trevino’s all-time interview and Rory McIlroy changes course on YouTube Golf.
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Duration:01:08:11
Smylie Kaufman on the Golf Channel Games and why he still believes in Jordan Spieth
12/15/2025
Former tour pro turned on-course analyst Smylie Kaufman joins us to preview the Optum Golf Channel Games, which he’ll be on the call for in primetime. We also chat about his buddy Jordan Spieth, his favorite breakout candidates for 2026 and the shot that would terrify him the most if he had to tee it up in a PGA Tour event tomorrow.
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Duration:01:11:38
The golf simulator debate, Tiger’s grip and a Q School controversy
12/8/2025
The boys open the show by discussing why simulator golf stinks. Plus, Tiger Woods is BACK, an impressive finish at the Australian Open and the hilarious Gil Hanse TGL walkout.
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Duration:00:46:01
Did Eli Manning really just invite us to play golf?
12/1/2025
We chat with the legendary Eli Manning, who may or may not have invited us to come play golf during our interview. Plus, Northwestern basketball coach Chris Collins stops by to chat about the Coaches vs. Cancer Experiences Auction and some of the great golf packages available to bid on.
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Duration:01:11:07
The Skins Game preview with Chad Mumm
11/24/2025
Chad Mumm joins us to preview The Skins Game, which returns on Black Friday at 9 a.m. ET on Amazon Prime. Plus, legendary college basketball coach Bruce Weber stops by to chat about the Coaches vs. Cancer Experiences Auction and some of the great golf packages available to bid on.
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Duration:01:09:07
Francis Ellis on winning the Internet Invitational, SlopeGate and how he almost blew his $333,333.00 before even getting it
11/17/2025
Comedian and Barstool Sports personality Francis Ellis joins us fresh off his victory in the Internet Invitational, which featured plenty of controversy. We talk SlopeGate, enforcing the rules and how he almost blew his prize money before he even received it.
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Duration:01:19:00
Our chat with the breakout star of the Internet Invitational
11/11/2025
We’re joined by the Internet Invitational’s breakout star, Chaz Bowker, AKA “Chazzy Golf.” He tells us what it was like to catch fire, why he was extra locked in for a pair of $12,000 putts and what’s next for him on YouTube. Plus, another Phil Mickelson saga and a private club’s slow-play offenses list goes viral.
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Duration:01:08:05
We talked to the craziest PGA Tour fan our there
11/3/2025
We’re joined by RJ Parker, a Jason Day superfan who got quite the workout in while following Day around Black Desert Resort. Our golfiest things in golf featuring Gary Player, Hugh Freeze and a logo’d out golf burner. And we let it rip on Luke Kwon.
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Duration:01:03:04
Our chat with the PGA Tour’s newest star, Michael Brennan
10/28/2025
We chat with Bank of Utah Championship winner Michael Brennan, who was incredibly impressive on Sunday at Black Desert Resort. Plus, the most country club move imaginable, a golf legend returns to the winner’s circle and why playing a “new” course might be the most underrated thing going.
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Duration:00:53:54
Noah Kahan, the Colt Knost “amateur” debate and a troubling sports trend
10/21/2025
The boys chat with Grammy-nominated artist Noah Kahan, who might love golf more than music. Plus, this week’s Golf Twitter debate about reinstated amateurs, a troubling sports trend and Tommy Fleetwood just keeps on winning.
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Duration:01:04:57
Inside one of the most exclusive clubs in America
10/13/2025
CP played one of the most exclusive clubs in New Jersey, and no, it’s not Pine Valley. Plus, a debate about Tom Fazio, Xander gets a dub, Marco Penge comes back from the dead and a preposterous “the streets are saying” segment.
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Duration:00:47:58
NHL legend Anze Kopitar, Garrick Higgo’s wild crowd shush and Rodeo Dunes
10/6/2025
Alex and CP chat with Los Angeles Kings legend Anze Kopitar, who keeps a low single-digit handicap when he’s not breaking franchise records. Plus, Steve returns from an incredible run of golf travel and a crazy crowd shush at the Sanderson Farms.
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Duration:01:12:31
A full Ryder Cup recap and a chat with Annika Sorenstam
9/30/2025
Alex and CP go deep on the Ryder Cup. From the fan behavior to the Justin Rose/Greg Bodine “incident” to Keegan Bradley’s mishaps, the boys covered it all and then some. Plus, a chat with the legendary Annika Sorenstam.
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Duration:01:26:43
Brandel Chamblee lights a fire and the Ryder Cup money debate
9/23/2025
Alex and CP discuss the early-week Ryder Cup headlines, including Brandel Chamblee coming at Bryson DeChambeau and the U.S. team receiving a stipend for their efforts this week. Plus, our favorite bets at Bethpage Black.
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Duration:00:38:16
Team Europe is already trying too hard and the dumbest rule in golf strikes again
9/16/2025
The Ryder Cup festivities have somehow already begun, giving Alex, Steve and CP plenty to talk about a full week ahead of the USA-Europe clash. We also discuss a brutal ruling at the U.S. Mid-Am and another shocking choke-job on the LPGA.
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Duration:00:42:58
Brian Baumgartner, the Cypress Point “rules” and our one issue with the Waker Cup
9/10/2025
Alex and CP chat with Brian Baumgartner, AKA Kevin from “The Office,” an avid golfer who is joining the golf podcast space. Plus, we recap a jam-packed weekend in golf, including Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open victory and an incredible Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
Duration:01:28:06
Why Keegan Bradley might regret not picking himself
9/2/2025
Alex and CP continue the Keegan Bradley debate as we get another week closer to the Ryder Cup. Plus, we discuss the biggest surprises and snubs for both teams, including Matt Wallace, who was moved to tears after realizing he’d likely be left at home.
Duration:00:49:44
Stevie breaks 80*, the golf logo debate and Fleetwood finally does it
8/25/2025
Stephen Hennessey finally breaks 80 (with a caveat) and Tommy Fleetwood finally wins on the PGA Tour. Plus, a debate about logos and pro shop hauls, AKA the most golf discussion ever.
Duration:00:58:53
U.S. Amateur champ Mason Howell on his runaway win, his U.S. Open experience and balancing high school with his elite golf schedule
8/20/2025
Mason Howell, a high school senior, joins the podcast to talk about his 7-and-6 victory in the U.S. Amateur final at Olympic Club. The future Georgia Bulldog talks practice rounds with Harris English and Tony Finau at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, which he qualified for by shooting 63-63 in his qualifier. Myers and Hennessey also break down Scottie Scheffler’s BMW win, the latest Ryder Cup chatter and what we expect at the Tour Championship.
Duration:00:59:58