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1080: On The Ground At The Ryder Cup With Neil

Two weeks ago, we sent Neil to Bethpage to record his experience at the 2025 Ryder Cup. From the transportation headaches and practice rounds to the European fan celebrations after the final match concluded on Sunday evening, we did our best to paint an accurate and unfiltered picture of what it was like to have a front row seat to one of the most memorable events in golf.

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1079: Ryder Cup Loose Ends, Sand Valley + Weekly Recap

D.J., Tron and Randy open the pod with a quick trip around the world of pro golf with a recap of the Sanderson, KFT, Euro, LPGA and Champions tours before we review a litany of post Ryder Cup news and notes including fallout at the PGA of America, leadership of future US teams, the week of Don Rea, and various social media posts and articles.

We also talk to Randy about his recent trip to Sand Valley, some personal golf updates and upcoming content releases.

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1078: Ryder Cup Autopsy Report with Duncan Carey and Jamie Kennedy

Our coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup moves into the US post-mortem phase: Soly searches for answers and insights into what makes the European Ryder Cup machine so effective. In this two-part pod, we open up with Duncan Carey, one of the first analytics consultants for the European team in the 2010s, for his thoughts on what the US got wrong on the setup at Bethpage. Duncan also delves into the story of the role of analytics in team competitions, how pairings are formed, and his work with international teams during the Presidents Cup. In part two (39:00), Soly chats with Jamie Kennedy, Golf Digest director of Digital Content, and social media contributor for the European Ryder Cup team, for a behind the scenes look at what the Euros got right at Bethpage, the role of their various captains, and some guesses as to who’ll be the captains for both sides in 2027 at Adare Manor.

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It was close, but it was never going to be enough as Team Europe, led by Captain Luke Donald, lifted the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. 15-13 is the final with Tommy Fleetwood being the high point scorer. We break down the entire week from start to finish, give out grades (for players, captains, and course), play "Where Do We Go From Here?", do some superlatives, peek inside the envelope and so much more. 

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It was close, but it was never going to be enough as Team Europe, led by Captain Luke Donald, lifted the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. 15-13 is the final with Tommy Fleetwood being the high point scorer. We break down the entire week from start to finish, give out grades (for Players, Captains, and Course), play "Where Do We Go From Here?", do some superlatives, peek inside the envelope and so much more.

1077: Europe Wins The Ryder Cup

1076: Europe up big after Day 2 of the Ryder Cup

What a performance by Team Europe and Captain Luke Donald! We break down all the action from Day 2 at the 2025 Ryder Cup: Player of the Day, onsite observations, Bethpage crowds, Bryson & Co vs. TM Rose, preview the singles matches and more. 

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What a performance by Team Europe and Captain Luke Donald! We break down all the action from Day 2 at the 2025 Ryder Cup: Player of the Day, onsite observations, Bethpage crowds, Bryson & Co vs. TM Rose, preview the singles matches and more.

1075: TM Europe on top after Day 1 of the Ryder Cup

Not the start to the 2025 Ryder Cup that Captain Keegan and TM USA envisioned. TM Europe jumped out to an early 5.5 - 2.5 lead after Day 1 at Bethpage Black. We run down both sessions, are joined by The Pro Max Homa, discuss Player of the Day, provide onsite observations, share new and notable information, tomorrow's pairings and more. 

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Not the start to the 2025 Ryder Cup that Captain Keegan and TM USA envisioned. TM Europe jumped out to an early 5.5 - 2.5 lead after Day 1 at Bethpage Black. We run down both sessions, are joined by The Pro Max Homa, discuss Player of the Day, provide onsite observations, share new and notable information, tomorrow's pairings and more.

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1074: Ryder Cup Happy Hour

It's Ryder Cup Week! Bethpage Black, tons of storylines (the money), talk potential parings, Odds, listener questions, and more. Support our sponsors:

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It's Ryder Cup Week! Bethpage Black, tons of storylines (the money), talk potential parings, Odds, listener questions, and more.

1073: 2025 Ryder Cup Preview

1072: Justin Hueber on reinstated ams + Weekly Recap

Soly, TC, and D.J. bring on former NLU Young Hitter Justin Hueber to discuss his run at the USGA Mid-Am and the debate surrounding former professional golfers regaining their amateur status. We also had some fun with random stats from the 2025 PGA Tour Season, recap Michael Kim’s win on the DP World Tour, the LPGA washout in Arkansas and the KFT tournament in Columbus. Then it’s on to a back nine, where we discuss a few bits of pre-Ryder Cup chatter from Bryson and Rory, the cancellation of the 2026 Sentry, the Masters' addition of Amazon Prime to their broadcast partners and more.

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1071: NLU Personal Golf Spotlight - Big Randy

It’s time for Randy to step into our personal golf spotlight as Soly and Neil quiz the big guy on his swing and gear setup, his evolving relationship with the game, his top ten favorite courses and more.

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It’s time for Randy to step into our personal golf spotlight as Soly and Neil quiz the big guy on his swing and gear setup, his changing relationship with the game, his top ten favorite courses and more.

The importance and impact of a Ryder Cup team captain has been debated on our pods for as long as we’ve covered the event - but always as a part of a larger discussion around the matches. In this episode, we talk with numerous players, captains, media members and discuss amongst ourselves to try and form a consensus on how a captain’s decision-making can affect - or not affect - the result of a Ryder Cup.

The importance and impact of a Ryder Cup team captain has been debated on our pods for as long as we’ve covered the event - but always as a part of a larger discussion around the matches. In this episode we talk with numerous players, captains, media members and discuss amongst ourselves to try and form a consensus on how a captain’s decision making can affect - or not affect - the result of a Ryder Cup.

1070: Does The Ryder Cup Captain Matter

1069: Favorite Phil Stories + Weekly Recap

Randy and Soly talk all things Procore as Scottie Scheffler shoots a Sunday 67 to beat Ben Griffin by a shot to continue an absurd 2025 as he preps to lead the US team at the Ryder Cup in two weeks. We also give some well-deserved props to Griffin's runner-up finish and Jackson Koivun as the Walker Cup star lands a top 5.

From there, we go to the Euro BMW PGA as Alex Noren wins in a playoff at Wentworth, Charley Hull’s win in Cincinnati on the LPGA Tour, Greg Norman’s LIV exit, and close the pod with some laughs as Randy offers some of his favorite Phil Mickelson moments (59:30).

Randy and Soly talk all things Procore as Scottie Scheffler shoots a Sunday 67 to beat Ben Griffin by a shot to continue an absurd 2025 as he preps to lead the US team at the Ryder Cup in two weeks. We also give some well deserved props to Griffin's runner up finish and Jackson Koivun as the Walker Cup star lands a top 5.

TC - and Soly - are joined by Tommy Fleetwood on a triumphant return to the pod to discuss his win at East Lake, the close call leading up to getting his first win, a look at the Ryder Cup later this month, and a ton more.

TC - and Soly - are joined by Tommy Fleetwood on a triumphant return to the pod to discuss his win at East Lake, the close call leading up to getting his first win, a look at the Ryder Cup later this month and a ton more.

1068: Tommy Fleetwood

1067: Seve Saiz’s Golf Trip of a Lifetime

On the morning of his long-awaited trip to document golf in Scotland without a set itinerary, Seve Saiz discovered that his car window had been smashed. His clubs, equipment and clothes were all missing. Instead of canceling his trip, Seve left anyway and documented his trip on an old camcorder using rented clubs while traveling across Scotland in a camper. TC catches up with Seve to relive it all.

On the morning of his long-awaited trip to document golf in Scotland without a set itinerary, Seve Saiz found that his car window had been smashed and his clubs, equipment, and clothes were all missing. Instead of canceling his trip, Seve left anyway and documented his trip on an old camcorder using rented clubs while traveling across Scotland in a camper. TC catches up with Seve to relive it all.

1066: Recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point

Team USA has won the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point, defeating Team GB&I, 17-9, thanks to a dominant performance in both singles sessions. Soly, D.J. and Tron recap a memorable weekend of golf at an incredible venue, compare and contrast the event with the Ryder Cup, hand out some superlatives - including our favorite logo bingo sightings - and close with some quick news and notes from elsewhere in golf, including Rory’s win at the Irish Open.

1066: Recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point 

Randy visits with the one and only Michael Bamberger to discuss his latest book, The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among The Pros, and a number of other topics from his legendary career.

1065: A Visit With Michael Bamberger

1064: Future of the PGA Tour + Team Europe Finalized

We've got a two-part pod as Soly and TC react to the six captains' picks for the European Ryder Cup squad and review some assorted news and notes. Part two (36:15) adds D.J. to the mix as the trio reacts to the first month of the Brian Rolapp era, along with some potential changes that could be coming to the PGA Tour ecosystem.

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We've got a two-part pod tonight as Soly and TC react to the six captains' picks for the European Ryder Cup squad and round up some assorted news and notes. Part two (36:15) adds D.J. to the mix as we react to the first month of the Brian Rolapp era and some potential changes that could be coming to the PGA Tour ecosystem.

1063: Mic'd up with Matt Ryan at the Creator Classic

What’s it really like to tee it up at the Creator Classic at East Lake? We threw a mic on Soly and his caddie, Matt Ryan, to find out. With D.J. Pie — freshly retired from looping duties — guiding us along, we cover the highs, lows, and everything in between.

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