Jin Young Ko wins the LPGA Tour Championship while Collin Morikawa claims the European Tour championship and the Race to Dubai title. Meanwhile on the PGA Tour, Taylor Gooch wins at Sea Island for his first career victory. We recap all three tournaments, plus the Cat's potential return, the LPGA Tour player of the year process, Rory's wardrobe malfunction, some reaction to our midweek PGL interview pod and much more.

499 - LPGA and Euro Tour Championship Recap

Joe Hanna is the founder and director of Bunkers in Baghdad. Bunkers in Baghdad is a not-for-profit charity that Joe started in 2008 after seeing images of deployed troops hitting golf balls. He turned his Uncle's garage into a worldwide distribution center that collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs, and equipment to our troops around the world. Bunkers also supplies golf equipment to Wounded Warriors Programs around the country to aid in the rehabilitation of our injured veterans. Their numbers are staggering:

and equipment sent to 75 countries and counting.

For more information on the program, please visit their website at http://www.bunkersinbaghdad.com/.

Follow them on Twitter @bunkerstweets, and Instagram @bunkersinbaghdad

Joe Hanna, Bunkers in Baghdad

We're into mid-November which means college basketball season is upon us. And what a great season this could prove to be--Coach K's farewell; UNC, Indiana, Texas and other marquee programs under new leadership; a tremendous freshman class; and experienced mid-majors. To sort though all of this Randy welcomes senior writer at The Athletic, Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn), to talk all things men's college hoops. Enjoy!

163: Men's College Hoops Preview

Andy Gardiner from the Premier Golf League (PGL) joins the podcast to discuss the format for the league, how the league's proposal has evolved in recent years, inconsistencies in the reports around the league, the issues that golf faces, and why the golf world could look a lot different with a bit of imagination. We discuss their desire to work directly with the PGA Tour, the confusion around their involvement with the Saudis, what PGA Tour players stand to gain from their proposal, and so much more. Thanks a ton to Andy for the time and transparency.

498 - Andy Gardiner from the PGL

Jason Kokrak wins at Memorial Park in Houston while Nelly Korda survives a four way playoff to win in Tampa as the LPGA season winds down. We break down both tournaments and then catch up with NLU Young Hitter Lauren Coughlin who secured her LPGA tour card for next season with a t-16 finish this week. Then we react to the news from the week in golf and a few listener requested topics as well.

497 - Houston Recap + Lauren Coughlin

A very special Veterans Day episode as I am joined by my wife Yari! She was born in Puerto Rico, lived through Operation Just Cause in Panama, moved from base to base in the United States, and made the decision to enlist herself after High School. Her 20 years of Government service includes 8 years active duty in the Air Force and multiple deployments in Federal Civil Service. She is the best mother of our three little girls which did not come easy. This and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Yari McBride, USAF

We're going to the weird, wild, wondrous city of Tampa, FL, this week! And no better guest to guide us around town than Ryan Nanni. Known as @celebrityhottub on Twitter, Ryan cut his teeth moonlighting as a writer at the old Everyday Should Be Saturday site alongside Spencer Hall, Holly Anderson, Jason Kirk, et al. He's now helping to lead Secret Base over at SB Nation and still providing tons of entertainment across the internet. Ryan tells us what it was like to grow up in Tampa, attend UF in the early 2000s, and so much more. Enjoy!

162: Tampa

He's back! Justin Thomas joins the pod to recap his 2021 season including his win at the Players and his experiences on the US Ryder Cup team. We also discuss his struggles on and off the course during the year, his recent visits with Tiger, and much more.

496 - Justin Thomas

We sat down with Lee Janzen a few weeks ago when he was in Jacksonville for the Furyk and Friends PGA Tour Champions Event. Since we recorded with Lee he won his second Champions Tour event at the SAS Championship. We discuss his PGA Tour career, highlighted by a pair of US Open victories, as well as his experiences as a rookie on tour, what separates golfers in major championships, the Ryder Cup, playing at Isleworth with Tiger, and much more.

495 - Lee Janzen

I could not be more thrilled to have Ben Hotaling jump on the pod. Ben is not only a friend, but a colleague of mine at No Laying Up. Ben, along with his best friends, created the backyard golf course Brough Creek National in Kansas City. The course has been featured in a New York Times article as well as being named The Great American Golf course in Tom Coyne's newest book "A Course Called America." His passion for golf runs deep. But his passion for life sets him apart from the rest. Enjoy!

Check out Ben on his Instagram at @bhotaling7 and @someguysbackyard on IG and Twitter to get updates on Brough Creek National.

Ben Hotaling, Merch Knight

Golf course architect, and Michigan native, Mike DeVries joins Soly to discuss his courses featured on the current season of Tourist Sauce as well as his background in the golf course architecture business, his work both domestically and around the world, his design influences and philosophies, and much more. Catch Tourist Sauce: Michigan with new episodes premiering on the NLU YouTube channel Wednesday nights at 9p ET.

494 - Mike DeVries

Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) is back to discuss what's on the line as the 2021 LPGA season comes to a conclusion later this month. Jin Young Ko and Nelly Korda are locked in a battle for Player of the Year, Hall of Fame points are on the line, and somebody in the top 60 is going to walk away with $1.5 million dollars at the CME Tour Championship. Beyond that, we get into whose seasons can be classified as 'Encouraging' vs 'Disappointing', touch on the Q-Series, Symetra grads, and a lot more. Enjoy!

161: Beth Ann Nichols

There were some developments this past week, as Greg Norman was announced as the commissioner of the new event series. We chat through everything we know, everything we've heard behind the scenes, the pros and cons, developments at the PGL, and a ton more.

493 - SGL/PGL Developments

Toby Harnden is a US based writer, author, editor and former foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times of London and the Daily Telegraph. He has reported from thirty-three countries, specializing in terrorism and war. His latest book titled 'First Casualty' The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 centers on a team of CIA Officers "Team Alpha" who quietly dropped behind enemy lines on October 17, 2001. One member of the team was John Michael Span who paid the ultimate sacrifice and became the First Casualty of Operation Enduring Freedom. The book follows the teams activities from activation, insertion, linking up with Northern Alliance General Abdul Rashid Dostum and his men, to their extraction home. Enjoy!

For information on Toby and the book, please check out https://tobyharnden.com/

Toby Harnden, Author of 'First Casualty'

The TrapDraw is on island time this week! TC and Randy preview the Bermuda event and welcome David Woodcock, Bermuda resident, on to the show to talk all about his home. From the shorts, to the Triangle, and all the tax havens in-between, it's a deep-dive into the small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy!

160: Bermuda

World number one Jon Rahm joins the pod to talk about a crazy 2020-21 season. From contending at the Masters, to winning his first major at the 2021 US Open, testing positive for COVID while leading the Memorial, competing in the Ryder Cup and, of course, the new perspective he gained from becoming a father. Really enjoyed this chat with Jon - thanks to him for spending some time with us!

492 - Jon Rahm

The home game models were, once again, off the charts as Hideki wins on home soil at the Zozo Championship. Neil, DJ and Tron break down the action from Japan plus Jin Young Ko's win at the LPGA BMW Ladies Championship, the latest rumors on the PGL/SGL, and a cameo from Soly who phones in from Austin after attending the F1 US Grand Prix.

491 - Zozo Recap

Mike Browne is a veteran of the British Army serving time in the Royal Artillery. Mike broke his leg during a routine training exercise that ultimately changed his life forever. Soon after, the broken leg was riddled with infection. Twenty-two operations later, Mike made the decision to have the limb amputated to not only relieve the pain but improve his quality of life. During recovery, Mike noticed a flyer for the On Course Foundation. On Course is a UK and US based origination focused on building personal confidence and sharing experiences of injured and sick veterans through the game of golf. After starting golf in 2014, Mike progressed quickly and in 2016 turned professional. His story is not without its low points, as Mike discusses metal health throughout the podcast. It was an absolute honor to meet Mike and the rest of the warrior athletes at the 2021 Simpson Cup. For now, enjoy Mike's story!

To learn more about the On Course Foundation, please visit: http://www.oncoursefoundation.com/

Mike Browne, British Royal Artillery 

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