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Ep 149: Alex Gaugert, caddie for Erik van Rooyen on qualifying to play in the 3M Open Jul 26, 2023

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Erik van Rooyen's caddie, best friend and former college teammate at Minnesota Alex Gaugert joins the pod from Minneapolis this week where he Monday qualified and will play in his first PGA Tour event the 3M Open. Alex shares the stories of his crazy travel plans that led into his qualifying round in Minneapolis and how he wanted to leave after eight holes and a weather delay. He also shares about the emotional phone call he made to his player Erik van Rooyen once he qualified and how much he's looking forward to playing in the same group with his boss this week.

Ep 148: The links golf experience in Scotland w/Stephen Proctor Jul 22, 2023

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Golf Historian Stephen Proctor joins the show and we discuss what we love about playing links golf in Scotland-with a focus on courses outside the Open rota like Montrose Golf Links, Crail, North Berwick, and Royal Dornoch. What does it feel like to spend time in the town of St. Andrews and enjoy its people? We explore that and other topics as well.

Thanks to the Angus Concil and Visit Scotland for the chance to play Montrose and other links courses north of St. Andrews in Angus County.

Ep 147: Stewart Cink on 2009 Open stories, Tom Watson, Tour/LIV merger & starting on Champs Tour Jul 11, 2023

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Tour veteran Stewart Cink shares some of his favorite 2009 Open Championship stories of beating Tom Watson in a playoff, shares what it's like to have wife Lisa as his new caddie, and how much he's enjoying playing with his old friends recently on the Champions Tour..

Ep 146: Cam Smith talks 2022 Open Championship win and celebration, St Andrews, and life on LIV Golf Jul 10, 2023

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Cam Smith joined the pod pre-merger at LIV Golf DC at the end of May. For a wide-ranging 11 mins we chat about his 2022 Open Championship win, drinking beers out of the claret jug, celebrating the win back home in Florida, how much he loves playing LIV Golf with his Ripper GC teammates, and more.

Ep 145: Rickie Fowler on playing in final groups, the 2014 Open close call and tips for our game Jun 18, 2023

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Rickie Fowler shared what he does to slow things down when he's playing in final groups and recalled moments from his close call at the 2014 Open Championship at this year's venue Hoylake on this episode. We also explore some of Fowler's key tips for us weekend golfers with driving, chipping, and bunker shots. This interview is from March 2023 at Bay Hill.

Ep 144: Meet 4 US Open Qualifiers including 3 amateurs headed to their 1st US Open Jun 12, 2023

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We often see names on a US Open leaderboard that we don't recognize. Here's a chance to get to know three of those amateurs who made it through the Final Qualifier on Golf's Longest Day including college players.

Ep 143: Abe Ancer pre-PGA/LIV partnership on life on LIV Golf, being part of a team with Sergio Garcia, the US Open & more Jun 10, 2023

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Before the PGA Tour and LIV partnered together, we caught up with Abe Ancer on life on LIV Golf, being part of a team with Sergio Garcia, the US Open & much more.

Ep 142: Patrick Reed talks social media, how media portrays him & the vibe between Tour players and LIV golfers at majors. Sergio Garcia talks US Open qualifying and more May 25, 2023

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From LIV Golf DC, Patrick Reed joins and shares his thoughts on social media, how the media portrays him and the vibe between LIV golfers and PGA Tour players at majors. Sergio Garcia also joins briefly for a chat about qualifying for the US Open and the importance of Brooks Koepka's PGA Championship win.

Ep 141: Adam Scott on his 2013 Masters win and listener questions on Twitter about the best storyline this week and the best day to attend the Masters Apr 03, 2023

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Adam Scott joined for a short chat about his 2013 breakthrough Masters win. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the win. Scott remembers the closing holes and the playoff against Angel Cabrera in the fading light from that rainy finish in 2013. He also explains why he thinks he plays Augusta so well, even to this day. Garrett also discusses your answers on Twitter on what would be the best storylines on Masters Sunday and what's the best day to attend the Masters as a fan.

Ep 140: Shane Lowry and Mackenzie Hughes on The Masters, their games, majors, tips for our game Mar 28, 2023

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Shane Lowry joins for a short interview about the Masters and what he's learned about Augusta National in 7 tournaments there. He also looks at the other major venues for this year including LACC which he's played and expects a great test from. Mackenzie Hughes talks about why he thinks his game suits Augusta National as he approaches his fourth Masters. Hughes also gives insightful tips for us weekend golfers about how to improve our putting, green reading, and driving.

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