Beyond the Fairway

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Cedric the Entertainer talks golf, comedy and his career Aug 13, 2024

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Will and Doug are joined by the legend and one of the original kings of comedy, Cedric the Entertainer. Ced talks with the guys about his comedy career, his charity golf tournament and why he loves the game of golf so much.

Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights.

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Comedian, Army Veteran & Golf Lover LouLou Gonzalez Joins the Show Aug 03, 2024

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Actor, writer, comedian, Army Combat Vet and lover of all things golf Lou Lou Gonzalez joins the show to discuss her passion for the game, her military background, being a woman of color in the game of golf PLUS she dishes on her Rap Foursome.

00:00 - Lou Lou Gonzalez Joins the Show!

02:27 - Golf Brands Working with Lou Lou

07:15 - Lou Lou's Military Background

13:50 - Why Lou Lou Loves the Game of Golf

29:15 - Creating Content and Lou Lou's Method

35:15 - Lou Lou's Road Blocks Getting into Golf

46:45 - Lou Lou's Rap Foursome

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Politicians, Olympics & Rule Changes | The Creators Classic Lacking Diversity Aug 01, 2024

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Doug and Will are back (finally!) and hitting on a number of topics in and around the game! The guys dive into Will’s continued travels and playing golf with DC’s political elite, the Olympics and why the format of golf in the Games isn’t great and we wrap the show with a tribute to Sonya Massey.

00:00 - BTF is Back & Will's Headphones

02:13 - Will Playing with Politicians

04:48 - Olympics in Full Swing

13:09 - Olympic Golf in Need of Format Change?

23:20 - Creator Classic Lacking Diversity

30:23 - One Rule to Change in Golf

36:13 - Sonya Massey's Murder

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Open Championship Preview, Picks, and is Tiger Finished? Jul 17, 2024

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Does Tiger Woods have a real chance at the Open Championship this week or is that major championship window finally closed for good? The guys discuss all things Open Championship for the last major of the PGA tour season. They recap Colin Montgomerie suggesting Tiger retire, Doug's barber shop adventures, and Trump making his tee time after an assassination attempt. Stay for their picks for the week, long shots, and guys over 50 most likely to contend.

00:00 - It's Open Championship Week!

11:56 - Picks for The Open

22:50 - Beyond the Fairway Freestyle

27:25 - Trump Makes Tee Time After Assassination Attempt

32:30 - Will's Evolving Hairline

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Best Golfers That Can Hoop | Golf at Young Jeezy Concert | Parents Costing Kids Success Jul 11, 2024

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Will and the Underrated Tour stop in Portland, OR while Doug escapes the Phoenix heat in Columbus, Ohio. Doug kicks off the show asking if Underrated Tour is the LIV Golf of junior golf. The guys recap the John Deere Classic and dive into Davis Thompson’s unique story. Luke Clanton is the first amateur to earn consecutive top-10s on the PGA TOUR in 66 years and is sponsored by Good Good golf which sparks an interesting convo on content. Will gets pressed about his crosshand swing at a Young Jeezy concert in Ohio and the guys argue which PGA TOUR players who can hoop.

00:00 - Underrated Tour on the West Coast

05:10 - Davis Thompson Wins John Deere

17:25 - Will at Young Jeezy's Concert

20:27 - Overbearing Parents Costing Kids Opportunities in Golf

31:00 - Best Hooper in Golf

39:25 - Being a New, Black Country Club Member

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Trump vs Biden Debate | Signature Events Hurting the PGA TOUR? | Opportunities for Black Golfers Jul 03, 2024

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It's a jam packed Beyond the Fairway with Doug and Will chatting about the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, if signature events are actually hurting the PGA TOUR, diversity on the PGA TOUR and how it's covered on TV and if Good Good golf is similar to the And 1 mixtape tour.

00:00 - Are Signature Events Hurting the PGA TOUR?

05:23 - Opportunities for Black Golfers & TV Coverage

21:15 - Seth Waugh Stepping Down at PGA of America CEO

25:58 - Why Should BTF Care About Sauce Gardner Playing Golf?

32:23 - Shank of the Week - Presidential Debate

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What It's Like Being Black at a White Country Club? | Travelers Protests & Rocket Mortgage Classic Jun 26, 2024

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Doug and Will are all over the US and back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway. The guys chat about the John Shippen National Invitational, the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Doug tells a couple stories about being black in a predominantly white country club.

00:00 - BTF All Over the States

06:35 - Doug in the Motor City

14:09 - Travelers, Scottie and Big Oil

21:58 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Picks

27:55 - Tales from the Country Club

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Bryson's US Open Win | Rory's Choke Job | Thoughts on Pinehurst No 2 Jun 18, 2024

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Doug and Will recap the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau winning his 2nd major title. The guys dive into Rory McIlroy coming up short again at a major and if he's being a bitch because of his behavior after the final round. We discuss the Golf Digest Open which the guys played in and their time playing together.

00:00 - Bryson wins the US Open

12:55 - BTF at the Golf Digest Open

19:50 - Wille Mack's US Open Experience

28:36 - Is Rory being a bitch for behavior after round?

40:00 - Tiger Events and No More Spieth Rule

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

US Open Preview | Scottie's Asterisk | Ashley Shaw from Underrated Jun 10, 2024

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Doug and Will are PUMPED for the US Open at Pinehurst No 2 this week and breaking down their picks to win the 3rd major of the year in golf. The guys also jump into Scottie Scheffler winning (again) at the Memorial and if his season is diminished at all because some of the best golfers in the world are playing on LIV GOLF. The guys are joined by junior golf Ashley Shaw to discuss winning the John Shippen Cognizant Cup and playing in a LPGA event at 15 years old.

00:00 - Scheffler's Run Diminished?

04:24 - US Open Picks

11:23 - Ashley Shaw Interview

35:19 - Beyond the Fairway US Open Office Pool & Giveaway

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

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US Open Qualifying & the Golf Digest Open | Beyond the Fairway S04 Ep. 10 Jun 08, 2024

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The boys are back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway and we're chatting about Will's travels all over the world, the Golf Digest Open and our guy Willie Mack qualifying for the US Open!

00:00 - Will All Over the World

02:31 - BMW Pro-Am on KFT

09:58 - Show Goes Off the Rails

15:08 - Golf Digest Open

18:16 - Willie Mack Qualifies for US Open

25:02 - Shank of the Week

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Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ