Best David Caddy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 227: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland on Portrush, The Open & more 12:30

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15h ago12:30

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Northern Irish native Tom McKibbin joins Garrett from LIV Virginia and we discuss all things The Open and his love of Portrush. How many times has he played the castle course and what kind of questions does it ask of competitors for the 153rd Open Championship? We also discuss the strengths of his game and why the wind is not always something he li…

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Catching up with golf course architect Tripp Davis 26:08

23h ago26:08

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On this episode of the show, golf course architect Tripp Davis joins to catch up on his latest project, The Rose in Athens, Georgia. We talk about the site, the challenges it presents, considerations architects make in the way of water, soil, grasses and more. It's just a blast picking Tripp's brain. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.…

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104: Chad Darby – Short Game and the US Open 1:05:12

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In this episode, we are joined by Chad Darby. Chad (@showmeyourshortgame) is the Director of Golf at the David Toms Academy. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by:…

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Ep 226: U.S. Adaptive Open with Woodmont CC’s Director of Golf David Dorn 10:51

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We talk all things U.S. Adaptive Open with Woodmont CC’s Director of Golf David Dorn. The South course is hosting this USGA National Championship this week and Dorn shares how it has been made more accessible of late to accommodate this championship. David also gets into why he and the club felt compelled to bring the championship to Woodmont.…

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103: Ian Fraser – Equipment and The Fraser Golf Institute 48:04

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In this episode, we are joined by Ian Fraser. Ian (@ianfrasergolf) is the founder of The Fraser Golf Institute. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://putt…

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102: Jonathan Yarwood – Data and Results in the Swing 1:00:13

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In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Yarwood. Jonathan (@jonathanyarwood) is a Golf Digest Top-100 Instructor. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https:/…

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101: Keenan Huskey – Insight From A Feel Player 1:04:02

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In this episode, we are joined by Keenan Huskey. Keenan (@keen_huskey) is a golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewb…

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Ep 225: 2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson on Oakmont, prepping for hard courses, & practice 9:44

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2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson joins Garrett to talk about taking on Oakmont, preparing for hard courses and the rough, how to get his putter back in gear, and The Open at Portrush.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 224: Bryson DeChambeau on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more 8:59

1M ago8:59

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Bryson DeChambeau talks with Garrett at LIV Virginia on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more. What's holding him back at The Open Championship?By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 223: Josele Ballester, on turning pro, joining LIIV and mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team 8:42

1M ago8:42

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Josele Ballester talks with Garrett on turning pro, joining LIIV and being added to mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team. Thee U.S. Amateur champion shares wealth it means to play for Garcia. The Spaniard is a pupil of Garcia's father Victor Garcia.By Garrett Johnston

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100: Alan Capistron – Getting the Perfect Putter 53:50

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In this episode, we are joined by Alan Capistron. Alan (@alanevnroll) is the Director of Fitting + Tour at Evnroll. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://…

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Ep 222: Padraig Harrington on learning to play new courses, practice habits and more 12:14

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Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the greens at a new venue and what practice habits serve him w…

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Ep 221: Jason Caron on life as a club pro & Champions Tour player 12:14

2M ago12:14

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Jason Caron is the head pro at Mill River in New York but also plays full-time on the PGA Tour Champions. Garrett spoke with him at the Senior PGA Championship on how he balances his two jobs and how much of a thrill it is to compete against the hall of famers on the PGA Tour Champions.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 220: Gary Woodland's caddie Brennan Little playing Senior PGA, and Soren Kjeldsen makes Champs debut 21:10

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Brennan Little, caddie for Gary Woodland did everything he could, and it paid off in. qualifying for this year's event, his first on PGA Tour Champions. Soren Kjeldsen just turned 50 last week, and now he's ready to play a major.By Garrett Johnston

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099: Ryan McCormick – Trying the Unconventional on Tour 54:34

2M ago54:34

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In this episode, we are joined by Ryan McCormick. Ryan (@mccormick__ryan) is a professional golfer currently on the KFT. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01…

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Ep 219: Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win 14:17

2M ago14:17

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Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win with behind the scenes stories from the final day at Valhalla when Xander got his first major by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau. Austin shares how some of his peers cancelled their flights home to watch them finish and cheer them on as well.…

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Ep 218: Justin Rose on the PGA Championship, 2nd at Open, Ryder Cup 14:17

2M ago14:17

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Justin Rose joined in March before his Masters runner up and talked about the PGA Championship & its identity as well as Quail Hollow and what he expects. We also discuss his 2nd place at The Open at Troon, and look ahead briefly to the Ryder Cup.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 217: Wyndham Clark on PGA at Quail Hollow, the mental game, & more 10:18

2M ago10:18

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Wyndham Clark shares thoughts on the PGA at Quail Hollow and why he plays well there. He also discusses the mental game and what kind of thinking works for him on the course.By Garrett Johnston

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098: Ward Jarvis – Conquering the Yips 50:22

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In this episode, we are joined by Ward Jarvis. Ward (@wjarviscoaching) is a performance coach and works with players at all levels of golf. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttvie…

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Ep 216: Paul McGinley on Rory's Masters win, the Ryder Cup & more 41:43

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Sky Sports and Golf Channel commentator Paul McGinley joins Garrett on the Tuesday after the Masters to discuss Rory McIlroy's big Masters win and the career grand slam. He shares how thrilled he is for Rory. He also clarifies some of the comments he got social media backlash for when he said Rory may not be everyone's cup of tea. We also look ahea…

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097: Ian Gilligan – Beating Cancer & Dominating College Golf 45:31

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In this episode, we are joined by Ian Gilligan. Ian (@ian.gilligan) is a college golfer and top-5 in PGA Tour U. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/ --- (01:10) - P…

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Ep 215: Collin Morikawa and Taylor Pendrith on the Masters 14:41

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Collin Morikawa recalls his close call at the 2024 Masters and what he learned about himself contending at Augusta National. Taylor Pendrith is a Masters rookie and shares what he's looking forward to in his debut.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 214: Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai on their 1st Masters 20:59

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Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai share their expectations and excitement level to play in their first Masters. Both share their close connections with their fathers and what it means to have them come to the Masters, an event they've watched since childhood, and see them compete now.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 213: Michael Eaves of ESPN on the Masters, Jack Nicklaus and Scott Van Pelt stories & more 29:49

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Longtime SportsCenter host Michael Eaves of ESPN shares what it's like to cover the Masters and his experiences over the years there including the first time he met Jack Nicklaus. He also recalls a couple fun moments at Augusta with his colleague Scott Van Pelt.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 212: 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur w/Gianna Clemente 27:19

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3x Augusta National Women's Amateur participant Gianna Clemente shares what it's like to compete at Augusta with her dad Patrick on the bag. She also paints a picture of what it felt like to compete in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals as a 9-year-old in 2017. She returns for her 3rd ANWA this year after playing in the final group last year wi…

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Ranking the 100 best golfers of all-time with Michael Arkush 38:16

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On this episode, Ryan talks to author Michael Arkush, whose new book attempts to rank the 100 best golfers of all-time using a metric system he created. Ryan and Michael get into the system, how it was constructed, who was surprising, and how he determined the No. 1 player. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analys…

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096: Johan Swanepoel – Caddying on LIV and PGA Tour 41:06

4M ago41:06

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In this episode, we are joined by Johan Swanepoel. Johan (@johanswanepoel) is the caddie for Branden Grace and former caddie for Christian Bezuidenhout. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: ht…

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Ep 211: Joe Highsmith on 1st Tour win, Fred Couples & 1st Masters 11:32

4M ago11:32

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Joe Highsmith shares how much life's changed since his 1st PGA Tour win as well as the crazy number of texts he's gotten since his winning at February's Cognizant Classic. He also talks about his good friendship with mentor Fred Couples and he looks ahead to his 1st Masters.By Garrett Johnston

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Korn Ferry Tour winner Logan McAllister's life has changed 14:47

4M ago14:47

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For the latest episode of The Road to French Lick, Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney talk to Astara Chile Classic winner Logan McAllister. McAllister, who won in his 60th start and on conditional membership, talks about what the win means for his year, his goals and his career. He also talks about the importance of playing Monday qualifiers to his…

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095: David Ford – Performance, Rest, & Faith 46:20

4M ago46:20

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In this episode, we are joined by David Ford. David (@davidfordgolf) is an college golfer at UNC and is #1 on PGA Tour University. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin) Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.co…

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PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk on his season, Korn Ferry Tour journey 14:24

4M ago14:24

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On this segment for the Golf News Net original show, The Road to French Lick, Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney are joined by PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk. Adam talks about his season so far, being close to his best golf and his journey to the PGA Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with an…

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Kieron van Wyk talks about his crazy 2025 so far 11:08

4M ago11:08

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Kieron van Wyk joins the show to talk about his tremendous 2025 so far, including becoming the first amateur to win on the APGA Tour and finishing in the top 10 at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. Van Wyk talks about what's to come and having higher expectations. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all o…

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Ep 210: Joe LaCava on his son's 1st win as Tour caddie, Tiger Woods & Fred Couples memories & the Masters recollections 15:28

4M ago15:28

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Caddie legend Joe LaCava joins for a chat at Bay Hill about his son's 1st win as a PGA Tour caddie and how that felt to watch. LaCava also shares stories caddying for Tiger Woods in the Masters and Players and remembers what it was like to caddie for Fred Couples.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 209: Jason Day on Malbon outfits and waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year 11:40

4M ago11:40

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Jason Day shares thoughts on his Malbon outfits and how he and Malbon are waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year, after wearing a vest that was deemed 'too busy' last year. Day also shares more about the reaction to his sweatsuit at Pebble Beach and shares that he's re-united with his old coach Col Swatton recently.…

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Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, shares his dad's surprising secret 25:54

4M ago25:54

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On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, joined the show to talk about the release of his father's memoir (in written and AI-voiced audiobook form), which he helped edit and get over the finish line. Nicholas shares the stunning secret Ely revealed in his letters and boxes after his passing, as well as the business …

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Ep 208: Rafa Campos on overcoming bad breaks on Tour, his 1st Masters & more 22:28

4M ago22:28

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Veteran golfer Rafael Campos shares what it's like to experience the ups and downs of pro golf in 15 years on. various Tours. He also shares what it's like to be a new dad and how much he's looking forward to his 1st Masters in April. Delayed gratification at age 36.By Garrett Johnston

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Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland talks his Colombia win 15:02

5M ago15:02

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Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland joined Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney for The Road to French Lick show, talking about his Colombia win, what it means, celebrating and still being hungry, as much more. Winter golf is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.…

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Ep 207: Jason Day on fulfillment, LIV Golf, The Masters, Australia & more 23:02

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Jason Day shares what it was like to be turned down by LIV Golf, his thoughts on what makes him fulfilled in life, being a dad of 5, the Masters and how he plays Augusta National, his trip to the Australian PGA Championship and more.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 206: Jerry Kelly on Tiger Woods, slow play & Phx Open 38:50

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3x PGA Tour winner and 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly joins to discuss what it was like to compete against Tiger Woods in his prime. We also break down current topics like slow play, TGL & Signature events on the PGA Tour and whether they are good or bad for the game.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 205: Paul Goydos on golf w/Tiger Woods, President Trump, lifelong friendships on Champions Tour, & more 25:02

6M ago25:02

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60-year-old PGA Tour Champions player Paul Goydos shares stories from his 32-year pro career including unforgettable moments with Tiger Woods. Goydos also recalls the close friendships he's made with fellow pros on the PGA Tour Champions, and shares what life is like out there. He also recalls being paired with Donald Trump as a PGA Tour Rookie at …

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Catching Up with Invited CEO David Pillsbury 17:02

6M ago17:02

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On this episode of the program, live from the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, Ryan speaks with Invited CEO David Pillsbury about the state of the golf business, welcoming new golfers on their unique journey and fostering a community culture in both public and private facilities. Winter golf is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awe…

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Ep 204: Golfweek's Adam Schupak on the late golf writer Jeff Babineau 36:30

7M ago36:30

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If you ever met golf writer Jeff Babineau, you were lucky to come across his kind, thoughtful personality. He sadly passed at age 62 on December 10. The former Golfweek writer and freelancer had an amazing ability to put golfers and the subjects of his stories at ease. His colleague Adam Schupak shares many stories and lessons Babs passed on from o…

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Looking back on the Tiger Slam with author Kevin Cook 37:30

7M ago37:30

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On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Kevin Cook, whose new book, "The Tiger Slam," looks back on the incredible 2000-2001 run by Tiger Woods in the majors. The pair look back on the run from 25 years ago, what it meant then, now and why it might be the greatest sporting achievement of all time. Winter golf is here, so get warmer and look go…

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Ep 203: Bernhard Langer on his last Masters, sharing wins w/his kids & more 33:56

7M ago33:56

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In a wide ranging chat in early December, 2-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer described the emotions he's expecting to feel when he plays inn his 41st and final Masters in 2025. The 67-year-old star also explained what it feels like as a dad to share some of his PNC Championship wins w/his kids. He and son Jason are defending their title this mont…

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094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game 51:06

7M ago51:06

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094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short Game In this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction. --- Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@D…

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Ep 202: Padraig Harrington on Ryder Cup, Tour Changes, Paddy's Golf Tips & more 47:08

7M ago47:08

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Veteran golf star Padraig Harrington joins to talk Ryder Cup and the pay for play debate, the recent PGA Tour changes for 2026, his Paddy's Golf Tips YouTube channel, Bernhard Langer and life on the PGA Tour Champions & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 201: Mike Weir on Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more 16:32

8M ago16:32

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Mike Weir shares stories on the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 200: Richard Green, PGA Tour Champions player on his career year & more 16:06

8M ago16:06

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Veteran Australian golfer Richard Green shares what his career year on the PGA Tour Champions has been like, He also reminisces about beating Greg Norman back in 1997 on the DP World Tour and recalls his close calls in events this year.By Garrett Johnston

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Ep 199: Stewart Cink on balancing Champs and PGA Tour, family, the 2009 Open & more 22:05

8M ago22:05

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8-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink shares what it's like balancing playing on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour at age 51. He recalls some favorite moments with his family in his career, and of course we discuss his 2009 Open Championship win & more.By Garrett Johnston

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Remembering Payne Stewart with his caddie Mike Hicks 39:40

9M ago39:40

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On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Mike Hicks, long-time caddie to Payne Stewart. Looking back 25 years after Stewart's tragic death, Hicks talks about his time with Payne, their wins, their relationship and some of his favorite stories.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net