We go in a lot of different directions on this pod as Tom Hoge chases down Jordan Spieth to win at Pebble, Phil goes scorched earth on PGA Tour economics, more rumored offers from the SGL come to light and some history on the Tour's ability to combat rival tours. We also recap the Saudi Invitational with a guest appearance from Cody on the attempted sportswashing by the Saudi government and some reaction to this week's LPGA and Euro Tour events.

519 - Pebble Beach, Phil, Saudi Recap

2 time NBA Champion turned college golfer JR Smith joins Soly to share his story of going back to school and competing on the golf team at North Carolina A&T. Smith also details his first exposure to golf, his favorite experiences in the game, some great stories from his career in the NBA, and the lasting opportunities he hopes to create for others. This was a thrill to have him on the pod - a huge thank you to JR for his time!

518 - JR Smith

This week's episode is a Perfect Club installment diving into the new Peter Jackson documentary, "The Beatles: Get Back," currently available on Disney +. DJ Pie hosts the discussion and is joined by ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Iration's Micah Pueschel (aka Poosh Daddy). The trio walk through the documentary, discussing their thoughts and feelings along the way--a perfect way to cap your viewing experience. Enjoy!

172: "The Beatles: Get Back" Perfect Club

Luke List beats Will Zalatoris in a playoff to win at Torrey Pines, Viktor Hovland wins at Dubai in a playoff over Richard Bland as Rory rinses one on the 72nd hole and Lydia Ko notches another title as she edges Danielle Kang at the LPGA Gainbridge. We break down all three tournaments, plus a better than expected Torrey Pines, Zalatoris's putting, Rahm, Rory's increased use of his 3-wood and some listener questions as well.

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517 - Torrey Pines Recap

We've broken a TrapDraw record for episode length, folks, so needless to say there's a lot in here.

In Hour 1 TC, Randy & KVV run through current events--the Tonga volcano/tsunami, the Burkina Faso coup, Ukraine, Buc-ees, the respective tenures of Randy Edsall and Ralph Friendgen, and the ineptitude of the NCAA's Mark Emmert, to name a few topics.

Hour 2 begins with a wonderful discussion around KVV's recent ESPN piece, "The Unfiltered Year of Aaron Rodgers."

At about the 1:40 mark, discussion turns to the coaching and quarterback fits of those teams searching.

Finally, at about 2:12 minutes, attention goes to the NFL Conference Championship games and what's at stake, including an impassioned defense of Zac Taylor from Randy.

Lots to unpack, for sure, but we hope you enjoy!

171: NFL Championship Games & So, So Much More (w/ Kevin Van Valkenburg)

Adam Scott makes his debut on the pod ahead of this week's Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic to offer some great perspective on his career, the changes he's seen in the professional game, goals for the future, working with Steve Williams, and some great insights on both his close calls in majors and his win at Augusta in 2013.

516 - Adam Scott

Soly, Tron and Neil are back in the Killhouse to recap Hudson Swafford's win at PGA West as well as the Euro Tour event in Abu Dhabi, the reaction to the US Women's Open purse increase, the LPGA tournament of champions, some listener questions and a quick visit from Akshay Bhatia after his first win on the Korn Ferry Tour (34:00).

515 - AMEX Recap

Leona Maguire joins the pod to recap her rookie season on the LPGA tour and her sensational performance at the 2021 Solheim Cup. We also get into her amateur and collegiate career, the positive momentum surrounding the LPGA tour, future venues for the majors and a ton more!

514 - Leona Maguire

In today's episode Randy speaks with writer/author Christopher Clarey of the New York Times and International Herald Tribune about the state of tennis heading into the year's first major, the Australian Open. The two then chat about the Christopher's wonderful biography of Roger Federer entitled, "The Master: The Long Run and Beautiful Game of Roger Federer." Enjoy!

(Note: this conversation was recorded before the Novak Djokovic situation entirely played out, so you won't get commentary specific to that)

170: Christopher Clarey on Tennis and the Masterful Roger Federer

Soly and Tron are joined by longtime friend of the program Kevin Van Valkenburg to recap the wild finish in Hawaii as Hideki wins with an unbelievable shot on the first playoff hole. Plus a look ahead to the LPGA season opener, this week's announcements surrounding the PGA Tour Netflix series, recent developments around the Saudi event and a ton of listener questions.

513 - Sony Recap with KVV

Very happy this week to be joined by Anthony Bilich. We break down what it was like growing up in the Upper Peninsula, playing college golf, his service in the Michigan National Guard and his deployment to Afghanistan. Anthony is also the 2021 Veterans Golf Association Men's Champion. The VGA is a nationwide golf program dedicated to enriching the lives of not only veterans but also their families. They host a ton of events which culminate into State, Regional, and a National Championship for both Men and Women.

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Anthony Bilich, US Army Veteran & 2021 VGA Men's Champion

In this week's episode Tron & Randy bring on Iration front-man, Mr. Poosh, to discuss his golf vendetta against NLU (except Neil), how the boys got on in Santa Barbara last week, some very important current news, and finally, who everybody likes in the NFL as the playoffs begin this weekend. Enjoy!

169: Golf, Santa Barbara, & NFL Playoffs with Mr. Poosh

GOOD MORNING DAHMEN! Joel Dahmen returns to pod fresh off his week at the Tournament of Champions in Maui. We discuss his progression through professional golf from the mini tours to becoming a winner on the PGA Tour as well as a number of current topics in the game from greens books to alternate tours, his practice round match with Phil and a ton more.

512 - Joel Dahmen

Cam Smith shoots 34 under (!!) and wins the Tournament of Champions in Maui as the field obliterates a soft and windless Plantation Course at Kapalua. We recap the birdie fest to kick off the calendar year. Plus, Bryson ditches the dumb hat, some exciting future locations announced for the US Women's Open, NFT country clubs and more.

511 - Tournament of Champions Recap

Nick Schreiber is the man behind Old Barnwell, a new club being built outside Aiken, SC. Nick and his wife set out to create a club with a singular mission: bring people together through golf. To do this, they have turned to Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. Nick discusses his journey to where he is today, his struggles with addiction, and the importance of family. Enjoy!

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Nick Schreiber, Old Barnwell

Tommy Fleetwood returns to the NLU podcast with a recap of his struggles in 2021, his experiences in the Ryder Cup and a look to what's ahead in the 2022 season as well as his take on the future of the European Tour and the worldwide landscape of professional golf.

510 - Tommy Fleetwood

Happy New Year! We're on to 2022! In the first episode of the new year, Tron, Randy, DJ, Neil, & Soly tackle what label to create for the new year. In other words, 2022 will be The Year of _________. After that is agreed upon, we go around the room and reflect back on how we did with our 2021 goals before unveiling our 2022 goals. Enjoy!

168: 2022 Goals!

Much like the PGA Tour, the NLU Sunday night podcast returns from a brief holiday break as the guys gather to preview the upcoming year in golf. We also play our "Who won that tournament last year?" game, answer some listener questions and make some season long picks with Draft Kings. Soly closes the pod with a chat with Alex Urban, Executive Director of the Tournament of Champions, to get an inside look at how the tournament operates and seeks to improve on a yearly basis.

509 - 2022 Season Preview

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