It's time for another major week as Torrey Pines hosts the 2021 US Open. We preview the course, the contenders and, as always, make our picks to win, and not to win. Then Soly and Neil are joined by Big T, a DraftKings millionaire winner, to get his strategy for gambling on golf and his picks for the week. We wrap the pod with an interview with Akshay Bhatia (53:10) who survived a playoff to earn his spot in the field for his first appearance in a major championship.

A fresh, funny discussion of all things golf from the guys at No Laying Up. Episodes air twice a week and topics include tournament recaps, interviews, deep dive player profiles, golf travel, and more.

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NLU Podcast, Episode 443: 2021 US Open Preview plus Akshay Bhatia

Ever wonder what's in the PGA Tour Player Handbook? We read through the entire document, and spent a couple hours chopping it up on some of the funniest and most informative findings, from someone writing some bad checks, exemption categories, tournament setups, sponsorship rules, how fields get put together, tee times, and so much more.

The link to the handbook: https://qualifying.pgatourhq.com/static-assets/uploads/2019-2020-pga-tour-handbook--regs-09_10_19.pdf

NLU Podcast, Episode 442: PGA Tour Player Handbook Deep Dive

We're back with Part 2 of the 'A Course Called America' book series with Tom Coyne! Randy and Tom discuss the first half of the book (pages 1 through 194) before welcoming on very special guest, Joel Murray. A product of the golf-obsessed Murray family, Joel talks about growing up caddying, what Canal Shores meant to him and his brothers, and of course so much more. Enjoy!

The No Laying Up collective chops it up with a wide variety of guests from all corners of the golf world, and more importantly, guests from the golf-adjacent world. 



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Episode 142: A.C.C.A. Book Series Part 2, ft. Tom Coyne & Joel Murray

Cody and Neil discuss Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, NC. This Perry Maxwell design is revered by all who know and play it. Commissioned shortly after Maxwell's completion of holes 7 and 10 at Augusta National, Old Town Club is a delightful routing on an amazing piece of land. It is a must play if given the opportunity. Enjoy!

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Crash Course, Episode 24: Old Town Club

This week we head to Sweden on the TrapDraw! The men's and women's European Tours are hosting the Scandinavian Mixed at Vallda G&CC in Gothenburg, Sweden. Unlike other mixed events, this is a singular competition involving the men and women for the week. It's a pretty cool concept and one Tron and Randy are eager to check out on Golf Channel. After covering some current events in Part 1, Tron chats with his wife's Aunt and Uncle, Stockholm residents and golf enthusiasts, all about their fine country. Main topics include golf, food and restaurants--enjoy!

Episode 141: Sweden

Calc joins to chat about RV life, balancing money on the PGA Tour, what keeps him coming back after over 1,000 events, winning the Open Championship, the party after finishing runner-up at the Masters, practice round matches with Phil Mickelson, his relationship with Tiger Woods, and so much more.

NLU Podcast, Episode 441: Mark Calcavecchia

Special episode this week as we discuss Congaree Golf Club with Zac Blair! Congaree plays host this week to the Palmetto Championship. Zac and Cody discuss the club, history and layout of this Tom Fazio design. Enjoy!

Crash Course, Episode 23: Congaree Golf Club

19 year old Yuka Saso wins the U.S. Women's Open, Lexi Thompson gives one away, and everything else from the week at Olympic Club. We also chat about Jon Rahm's wild W/D at the Memorial, and the annual Brooks/Bryson update. A lot in this one, enjoy.

NLU Podcast, Episode 440: US Women's Open/Memorial Recap

Cody and Tron are joined by Mr. Nicholas LaRocca, GM and COO and Mr. Chad Mark, Director of Grounds at Muirfield Village Golf Club. While the final putts were falling at the 2020 Memorial Tournament, Chad and his team started a complete renovation of the course with owner and founder Mr. Jack Nicklaus. Today we discuss the process behind the work, timelines, crews and changes viewers will notice. Enjoy!

Crash Course, Episode 22: Muirfield Village Golf Club

In this week's episode Randy talks to San Francisco-native, Kira Dixon. Kira works for both the Golf Channel and USGA and is covering the US Women's Open at Olympic Club this week. She discusses the role golf played in her childhood and how she found her way back to it professionally, how she got into pageant life (she was Miss America 2015), and a bunch more. Enjoy!

Episode 140: Kira Dixon

Before the action begins at The Olympic Club, we're joined by two of the competitors in the field at the 2021 US Women's Open. First up, we'll hear from ANA Inspiration champ Patty Tavatanakit on what the last few years have been like as she began her professional career and the next steps after her first win in a major. The second half of the pod (36:15) is a visit with New Zealand's Amelia Garvey as the former USC Trojan prepares to compete in her first major as a professional.

NLU Podcast, Episode 439: 2021 US Women's Open Preview

Big Randy and Neil break down Hyde Park Golf & Country Club in Cincinnati, OH. Hyde Park is a 1909 Donald Ross design course that sits high on the list of private club options in Cincinnati.

Crash Course, Episode 21: Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

Kokrak emerges in Ft. Worth, Spieth fades, as Soly, D.J. and Neil break down the week in golf. We chat about observations from on-site at Colonial, the LPGA Match Play, the Brooks/Bryson video, and everything else from the week.

NLU Podcast, Episode 438: Charles Schwab Challenge Recap

Better late than never this week! We are off to Las Vegas in conjunction with the LPGA Match Play event at Shadow Creek. Joining Tron and Randy is Benito Martinez, Vegas resident, and food/beverage extraordinaire. Benito has a long history in the restaurant business which he discusses before getting into his top picks for a trip out to Sin City. Whether you've never been (like us), or are a Vegas veteran, we promise you'll come away with a lot of new ideas, and food to try, on your next trip. Enjoy!

Episode 139: Las Vegas

Very special episode as Cody is joined by Ben Cook, winner of the Crystal Bowl for low PGA Club Professional at the 2021 PGA Championship held on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. Ben walks Cody through tournament prep, daily activities, and overall course setup. Ben is the Director of Instruction at Yankee Springs Golf Club in Wayland, MI as well as a seasonal Instructor at John's Island Golf Club in Vero Beach, FL.

Crash Course, Episode 20: 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course

Bones joins the pod to share some Phil stories, what it was like to be on the bag for five major championships, why he believes Phil has longevity, Kiawah and what makes it tough, a Phil practical joke story, and a lot more from the 2021 PGA Championship.

NLU Podcast, Episode 437: Bones Recaps the PGA Championship

PHIL HAS DONE IT! Golf history is made, and we do our best to debrief from a historic day in sports. We chat about Phil's career, his shots of the day, the panic moments, Brooks, Louis, Kiawah, and everything else from a memorable week in golf.

NLU Podcast, Episode 436: Sunday PGA Championship Recap

Phil v Brooks! We recap one of the great major championship Saturdays since we've been in the podcast. Phil shooting drones out of the skies, questionable drops, and a Sunday battle between two stalwarts. Cannot wait.

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