Final prep is complete for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. We run down some news and notes, bring KVV in from the bullpen to discuss his latest Rory piece, identify some key features around No. 2, make our final picks and more.

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853 - 2024 U.S. Open Happy Hour

On this Perfect Club edition of the Trap Draw, DJ and KVV are joined by Stephen Hyden - author of "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A' and the End of the Heartland" as we profile The Boss and some of his greatest hits.

293: Bruce Springsteen Perfect Club

We officially kick off U.S. Open week with our preview pod as we look at all the storylines, contenders, our favorite holes at Pinehurst #2, the betting odds, ranking the last decade of U.S. Open venues and some of our favorite US Open memories, plus listener questions.

852 - 2024 U.S. Open Preview

851 - Memorial Recap, June 6 a year later, and The Cleeks

Scottie Scheffler does it again. We discuss his 5th win in 8 starts, what it means for U.S. Open week, the state of signature events, TC's Cleeks getting it done in Houston, the events of June 6, 2023 and everything that's followed, and a ton more.

TC and Randy are back with another chop session for this week's edition of the TrapDraw. They get into kangaroo leather, the NBA, airport etiquette and more!

292: TC and Randy Chop Session

Soly and KVV welcome TC for this Deep Dive pod as we look back to the 3 previous US Opens hosted at Pinehurst #2. We start with Payne Stewart's iconic triumph in 1999 and Phil Mickelson's close call. Then, it's on to the carnage of 2005 with Michael Campbell emerging victorious on a crazy Sunday afternoon. We close with Martin Kaymer's dominant win in 2014 after the course's restoration by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.

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850 - Pinehurst US Open Deep Dive

We preview this week's Memorial Tournament, talk about the history of the event, Neil brings the heat on Desmond Muirhead, make our picks for the week, talk U.S. Open Final Qualifying, and a ton more.

849 - Memorial Happy Hour

Brandel Chamblee checks in with Soly ahead of next week's US Open at Pinehurst to talk through his preparation for broadcasting the tournament for NBC, the distance and golf course setup debates, backlash to his stance on LIV and a ton more.

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848 - Brandel Chamblee

847 - Yuka Saso wins the U.S. Women's Open

Yuka Saso conquered a demanding setup at Lancaster for her second U.S. Women's Open title. We salute her incredible shotmaking on the back nine, the setup at one of the best venues we'll see all year, as well as Robert MacIntyre's win at the RBC Canadian Open. KVV calls in from on site having witnessed Minjee Lee's meltdown, and Yuka's ridiculous shots into the 15th and 16th holes. A fun recap!

Wichanee Meechai is your leader through 36 holes at the 2024 U.S. Women's Open in Lancaster, PA. Only Andrea Lee, Minjee Lee, and Yuka Saso are under par as the rest of the field scrambles to figure out Lancaster Country Club. We are joined by Marina Alex and Jane Park as we break down the action so far. Get an Amateur update from Jordan Perez, run down the leaderboard and more. Thank you to Yeti for presenting all LPGA content at No Laying Up for the year.

846 - U.S. Women's Open Half Way Show

Stephan Jaeger returns to the pod to discuss his first win on the PGA Tour as he beat Scottie Scheffler at the Houston Open in late March. We also cover his distance gains off the tee and overcoming driver issues earlier in his career, embracing meditation practices, his first Masters appearance and more.

845 - Stephan Jaeger

Lancaster Country Club is set to host the U.S. Women's Open, as we get caught up on the news of the week, (of course) talk Nelly, Scottie's charges being dropped, what to expect from the golf course this week, Hamilton, NCAAs, and a lot more.

844 - U.S. Women's Open Happy Hour

843 - The Amazing Nelly Korda + USWO Preview

We begin our US Women's Open preview pod with some thoughts on the news that Lexi Thompson will retire and not play a full-time schedule beyond the current 2024 season. Then, it's time for a look at the incredible season so far for Nelly Korda, her evolution on and off the course, and how long this run of dominance will continue.

We wrap the pod with a preview of the week ahead at Lancaster Country Club with a detailed look at the course and who it potentially favors. We also give our pick to win (guess who!) as well as some surprise contenders and who'll miss the cut.

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The baseball season has reached Memorial Day which means it's time for the Seamsters Union to convene. Soly, DJ and Randy check-in on today's standings, the biggest surprises, worst mea culpas, and so much more. Enjoy!

291: Seamsters Union

842 - Colonial Recap, Scheffler Updates with KVV and more

We begin tonight's pod with some brief thoughts on the tragic news of the passing of Grayson Murray. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 in the US or visit their website: 

On the course: Davis Riley wins by five over Scottie Scheffler and Keegan Bradley for his second career PGA Tour win. We talk through the week for all the contenders plus Gil Hanse's renovation at Colonial.

KVV joins the show (19:00) to recap the developments in the Scottie Scheffler case with the Louisville police department.

We close with TC's celebration of Blandy's win at the Senior PGA (37:00), Harry Higgs going back-to-back on the KFT, a look at the NCAA championships and more.

842 - Colonial Recap, Scheffler Updates with KVV and more 

Cody and Neil are back with another Booth edition of the Trap Draw - this episode was recorded in person while the team met for our annual off-site meeting. After a brief cameo from a special guest, we talk through some upcoming content projects, dad life, and a little golf discussion as well.

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290: The Booth Vol. 13

After meeting up in person on a recent trip to Bandon Dunes, Soly catches up with Doug Smith (

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We talk through our favorite shots, holes and courses from the recent trips plus the food, atmosphere and recent additions to the lineup of playing options.

841 - Bandon Dunes Review with Roger Steele and first timers Will Lowery and Doug Smith

Xander Schauffele is your 2024 PGA Champion at Valhalla. He edges out Bryson DeChambeau by 1 with a birdie on his 72 hole to win his first Major Championship. We run down all of the leaderboard, news and notes, KVV calls in from on site, D.J. returns and close it out with some funny moments of the week. Presented by High Noon.

840 - Sunday PGA Championship Live Show

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Podcasts

853 - 2024 U.S. Open Happy Hour

293: Bruce Springsteen Perfect Club

852 - 2024 U.S. Open Preview

851 - Memorial Recap, June 6 a year later, and The Cleeks

292: TC and Randy Chop Session

850 - Pinehurst US Open Deep Dive

849 - Memorial Happy Hour

848 - Brandel Chamblee

847 - Yuka Saso wins the U.S. Women's Open

846 - U.S. Women's Open Half Way Show

845 - Stephan Jaeger

844 - U.S. Women's Open Happy Hour

843 - The Amazing Nelly Korda + USWO Preview

291: Seamsters Union

842 - Colonial Recap, Scheffler Updates with KVV and more

290: The Booth Vol. 13

841 - Bandon Dunes Review with Roger Steele and first timers Will Lowery and Doug Smith

840 - Sunday PGA Championship Live Show