Randy and TC chop on some recent airline industry news, the latest from the MLB playoffs and a bit on the NFL before some AI music chatter and a check of our monitoring list.

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417: Chop Session

1221: What's Going On With LIV Golf 2.0 with Sujeet Indap

As LIV 2.0 tries to weather an exodus of notable names amidst bankruptcy hearings and potential new investment from BC Partners, we’ve called upon Sujeet Indap to help us make sense of it all. Sujeet has reported extensively on LIV for the Financial Times and answers our questions on everything he’s observed and what lies ahead as LIV tries to survive.

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1220: Michael Brennan (again), LIV 2.0 News + Jackson Koivun Interview

Michael Brennan wins the Baycurrent in Japan while PGA Tour cards for 2027 are handed out at the KFT Tour Championship. We also cover the latest LIV news as reports have emerged that several players, including Jon Rahm, are looking to bail for the DP World Tour. We also get into Jim Furyk’s comments from a Ryder Cup media day and react to news from Keegan’s interaction with a rules official at last year’s Ryder Cup, LPGA schedule news, the East Potomac renovation and we debate some potential Hall of Fame resumes. We close the pod with a chat with Jackson Koivun to recap his Presidents Cup experience and his outlook on the 2027 season.

50:00 - Ryder Cup Media Day Chatter + News & Notes

1220: Michael Brennan (again), LIV 2.0 News + Jackson Koivun Interview 

We’re four weeks into the NFL season, so the Knowers are due for a catch-up. After some mea culpas, we check in on the standings of our teams' draft and go division by division and see who’s a legit playoff contender and who might be coming back to earth over in the weeks ahead.

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416: The BallKnowers

We’re pleased to welcome former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman to the pod as he recently paid Soly an in-home visit to discuss his career as both a player and his twenty-year career as the head of the tour.

We’re pleased to welcome former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman to the pod as he recently paid Soly an in-home visit to discuss his career as both a player and his twenty year career as the head of the tour.

1219: Deane Beman

1218: Utah, Dunhill, YTK Gold + Random Musings

D.J., Randy and TC recap the week in golf as Austin Smotherman wins in Utah, Adrian Meronk wins the Alfred Dunhill at The Old Course, and Tom Kim claims gold at the Asian Games. We also get into the potential renewal of the PGA Tour’s strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, the reinstated amateur discourse in light of this week’s USGA Mid-Am, D.J. and Randy taking a lesson on a recent Titleist shoot and we close with an email from a listener asking us to help prevent a family member from quitting the game.

25:30 - Dunhill Recap + DP World Tour News

45:00 - News & Notes + YTK wins at Asian Games

TC and Randy are back for a few mea culpas before we chop on some recent travels, current events and our monitoring list.

415: Chop Session

The guys reflect on Tourist Sauce seasons 1-9 as we unveil the tenth installment next week as we visit the Islands and Highlands of Scotland. From our favorite rounds, shots and moments to the production disasters - and everything in between - we hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.

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1217: Tourist Sauce Season 10 - Scotland: Islands & Highlands Preview

Tourist Sauce returns next week with the tenth installment of our travel series as we go back to Scotland and explore the Islands and Highlands at courses like Dunaverty, Macrihanish, Brora, Shiskine, Royal Dornoch and more.

One of our inspirations for this season is a book by our friend Jim Hartsell - A Round of Scottish Courses. Tragically, Jim’s son Jake passed away last week, and Jim has set up a GoFundMe in Jake’s memory to support junior golf at Shiskine and Dunaverty - two courses that are special to the Hartsell family and will be featured in the upcoming season.

1216: United States wins the 2026 Presidents Cup

The United States came back to win the 2026 Presidents Cup 17-13, the largest deficit ever in a home Presidents Cup. Join us as we break down the week's events: Sunday singles, individual grades, what this means moving forward, news and notes, and more. Presented by Titleist.

The International Team, led by Geoff Ogilvy, takes a 10.5-7.5 lead in Sunday Singles at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Join us as we break down both sessions of Day 3, react to the Sunday Singles draw, make final picks, and more. Presented by Titleist. 

1215: Day 3 of the '26 Presidents Cup

A clean sweep for Geoff Ogilvy and the International squad as they run out to a 7-3 lead over the United States. Join us to recap Day 2 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3: shockers in some matches, what went wrong and why, where is the heart? And more. Presented by Titleist. 

A clean sweep for Geoff Ogilvy and the International squad as they run out to a 7-3 lead over the United States. Join us to recap Day 2 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3: shockers in some matches, what went wrong and why, where is the heart? and more. 

1214: Day 2 of the '26 Presidents Cup

The United States leads 3-2 over The International squad after Day 1 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3. Join us as we break down the opening foursomes action, discuss Captain Sneds and Ogilvy's pairings, Medinah, tomorrow's matches, and more. Presented by Titleist.

The United States leads 3-2 over The International squad after Day 1 of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah No. 3. Join us as we break down the opening foursomes action, discuss Captain Sneds and Ogilvy's pairings, Medinah, tomorrow's matches, and more.

1213: Day 1 of the '26 Presidents Cup

We have made it to Presidents Cup Week, and the 2026 edition is in Chicago at Medinah Country Club. The United States comes into the match with a record of 13-1-1, something Geoff Ogilvy and his International Squad will try to forget. Join us as we talk Medinah, how each squad matches up, news, notes, and more. Presented by Titleist.

1212: Presidents Cup Preview

414: Seamsters Union Regular Season Wrap Up

The Seamsters have gathered to preview the upcoming MLB playoffs as the regular season comes to a close this weekend. We start with a review of our preseason over/under picks for each team’s win total, our preseason divisional winner picks, and a look at potential playoff matchups.

The Seamsters have gathered to preview the upcoming MLB playoffs as the regular season comes to a close this weekend. We start with a review of our preseason over/under picks for each team’s win total and our preseason divisional winner picks and a look at potential playoff matchups.

1211: A Wild Wentworth Finish + Details on Tour’s Future

JJ Spaun is the champ at Wentworth after missing out on the U.S. Presidents Cup team, while Jon Rahm’s struggles continue mightily. Meanwhile back stateside, Jacob Bridgeman wins the Biltmore after a 61 on Sunday. We react to both tournaments plus the announcement of how the PGA Tour’s new eligibility system will work with respect to the Championship Track and Challenger Series. We close with some news and notes included the debut of Duff Foreman, Solheim Cup TV ratings and final thoughts on the event, and more.

JJ Spaun is the champ at Wentworth after missing out on the US Presidents Cup team while Jon Rahm’s struggles continue mightily. Meanwhile back stateside, Jacob Bridgeman wins the Biltmore after a 61 on Sunday. We react to both tournaments plus the announcement of how the PGA Tour’s new eligibility system will work with respect to the Championship Track and Challenger Series. We close with some news and notes included the debut of Duff Foreman, Solheim Cup TV ratings and final thoughts on the event, and more.

D.J., Soly, and Randy recap their trip to Chicago for our travel series film that premiered earlier this week as we relive our history with the Windy City. We also go deeper into the courses we played and some of the other sights and sounds from the trip.

D.J., Soly, and Randy recap their trip to Chicago for our travel series film that premiered earlier this week as we relive our history with the Windy City. We also go deeper on the courses we played and some of the other sights and sounds from the trip.

Episode 92: All Things Chicago

On this bonus midweek episode, we’re sharing a conversation with Justin Hueber that originally aired as part of our Nest exclusive podcast series. Justin shares some fantastic stories from his experiences in college and the lower rungs of professional golf, and what led to his decision to step away from pursuing a PGA Tour card.

1210: Talking Golf with Justin Hueber 

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417: Chop Session

1221: What's Going On With LIV Golf 2.0 with Sujeet Indap

1220: Michael Brennan (again), LIV 2.0 News + Jackson Koivun Interview

416: The BallKnowers

1219: Deane Beman

1218: Utah, Dunhill, YTK Gold + Random Musings

415: Chop Session

Episode 93: Ten Years of Tourist Sauce

1217: Tourist Sauce Season 10 - Scotland: Islands & Highlands Preview

1216: United States wins the 2026 Presidents Cup

1215: Day 3 of the '26 Presidents Cup

1214: Day 2 of the '26 Presidents Cup

1213: Day 1 of the '26 Presidents Cup

1212: Presidents Cup Preview

414: Seamsters Union Regular Season Wrap Up

1211: A Wild Wentworth Finish + Details on Tour’s Future

Episode 92: All Things Chicago

1210: Talking Golf with Justin Hueber