Fore Play

What’s death all about? Rory sings a different, muted tune in this week’s presser. Jason Day is playing 0 practice round holes. Aaron Rai carries a unique family entourage. Frankie delivers a dazzling rendition of our national anthem. Chill country clubs like Irondequoit are the life goal.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jon Rahm welcomed the crew in for the Monday practice round; it’s PGA Championship week and we’re live from Oak Hill. Much to discuss: Phil deleted a tweet; Jason Day reemerges victorious; Jon Rahm and caddie Adam Hayes are awesome; what are the criteria to get into the PGA; Tiger and Scottie appear in an iconically hilarious divot video; should we get Frankie high; and a lot more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The most recent Tour winner, Wyndham Clark, joins the show (13:18). We discuss going toe to toe with Xander, overcoming demons, and a sneaky long list of superstitions. Then Korn Ferry Tour player and Barstool pro athlete Alistair Docherty joins with his caddie Sam (45:22). We get tails from Panama, from what the KFT players feel about Barstool broadcasting, and Alistair’s first 8 events on tour.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The show begins with a huge Fore Play announcement. Riggs and Dan begin the show discussing that news, Wyndham Clark’s Wells Fargo victory, and more. Then, it’s the Frankie and Trent show from Myrtle Beach. They talk about golfing with their Dads for an upcoming video, our big match on The Dozen, the NHL and NBA Playoffs, Frankie’s recovery from a recent bachelor party, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jim Furyk, fresh off being announced as the 2024 United States Presidents Cup Captain, joins the show (01:22:02). We discuss his 2018 Ryder Cup captaincy, his famously unique golf swing, shooting a still-record 58 on Tour, leading the Americans into Montreal, and Justin Thomas even makes an appearance. Before Jim, we discuss our evolving love for older folks, Tiger Woods and Joe LaCava splitting up so Joe can permanently caddie for Patrick Cantlay, Brendan Jones and Alex Busch playing LACC and Pebble Beach during this week’s USGA media tour, and Jack’s comments on Tiger’s golf future.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We record on Saturday, and Michael Sweeney with an incredible story joins (01:55:05), so this one’s fun. The Islanders’ season is over; will Rory apologize in Charlotte; how did people entertain themselves 130 years ago; NHL video coach Aron Augustitus (01:38:43) discusses challenging replays; plus we take a few From The Galleries.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

An old school show. The handicap police have crawled out from their caves yet again, the Islanders survived another night, Frankie makes a compelling point about sports stats being documented unjustly, LIV Golf appears to be having a great month, and a few From The Galleries are discussed.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm chats for over an hour (17:48). We discuss Augusta crowds embracing Jon, channeling anger into passion, four-putting the first hole, Riggs’ “stress-free” comments, Big Bang Theory trivia, and more. Before Rahm, Riggs and Frankie discuss an outrageous video coming out this week, Islanders playoff series, and the Barstool Classic hitting the West Coast.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Foot & ankle specialist Dr. Norman Waldrop joins us (01:59-21:39) to discuss the latest Tiger Woods surgery, the recovery timetable, and how the expected results could impact his golf future. Then Trent, Frankie and Riggs chat about the Zurich Classic Celebrity Shootout, the Islanders’ playoff run, slow play, Trent’s impending Breaking 90 outlook, new courses at Rodeo Dunes and Pinehurst, and golfers as athletes.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Adam Hayes, a 20+ year veteran caddie who’s been on the bag for Jon Rahm since 2016, joins the show (59:15). We discuss big moments at the Masters, Rahm’s fiery attitude during competition, and Adam’s journey that’s led him now to working alongside golf’s world no. 1. Before Adam, the squad breaks down Fitzpatrick’s playoff win over Spieth, Rory losing out on $3M, Trent being a test character for courses, Justine Reed tweets, and attending this week’s Zurich Classic.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

A designated event this week after the Masters - how long will that last? Sir Nick Faldo takes shots at Riggs on Twitter. A competitor steals our blueprint to the Barstool Classic. Willy Z is out for the year. Frankie’s going through it amid the Isles playoff race. Is Dan Rapaport the Brooks Koepka of Fore Play? And as always, much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Jon Rahm wins the Masters. We react to it all, and Lurch even joins for a bit (01:07:27-01:20:06). Rahm prevailing; Brooks floundering; Phil charging; Cantlay delaying; Butler Cabin being awkward; Sahith smiling his way to a hole out on 16; and much, much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Brooks Koepka leads Jon Rahm by 4 after play is suspended on Saturday at the Masters. We instantly react to it all: Tiger making the cut; Phil making a little charge; why we’re not rooting for Brooks; Rahm on the cusp; coverage not covering the leaders; brutal weather, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Friday at the Masters. Trees are falling, amateurs are impressing, Brooks is leading, Rahm is charging, Tiger is teetering and much more. Our knee-jerk reactions to everything thus far at the 2023 Masters.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Instant, knee jerk reactions from the crew on Thursday’s action at the Masters. We discuss Tiger’s scary shot on 18, Morikawa’s ball-marking clip, Hovland, Rahm, and Koepka going low, an amateur making a run, MANY names in great position, and much, much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Worldwide rockstar Niall Horan (23:02) and upcoming Tour star Sahith Theegala (1:19:43) join the show. Niall talks caddying for Rory in the Masters par-3 contest, becoming a Fore Play fan, and starting a golf agency that manages Tyrrell Hatton. Sahith looks forward to his first Masters and discusses his new Netflix fame and the unrelenting support from his parents.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The 2008 Masters champion and now lead analyst for CBS Golf Trevor Immelman joins the show (41:46) for over an hour. Trevor details expectations and traditions for the Tuesday night Champions Dinner, his nervousness and preparation for being in the booth with Jim Nantz calling the Masters as lead analyst for the first time, and working with Frankie’s brain on ‘Fixing Frankie.’ We’ve also got exclusive Barstool Sportsbook bets for this week, discuss Brooks’ good LIV form, Tiger waltzing around the first nine on Sunday evening, Rose Zhang winning the ANWA and much, much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sam Burns (5:26) and Keegan Bradley (35:08) join the show. Two winners, two interviews. Sam breaks down what it was like beating his best friend and world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler, his emotional release a day after the victory, and how he’s shifting his focus to Augusta National. Keegan discusses his incredible journey of not giving up, working with MJ, and showing up to Patriots’ practice as the only outsider.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Embracing debate today as we’re just one week out from Masters week. The Dell Match Play delivered in its final run at Austin CC which has us asking: should match play be implemented in the Tour Championship? In a major? We’ve also got: Rory and Scottie both impressing heading into Augusta; Sam Burns takes care of business in Texas; Koepka appears in a weird Florida video; Riggs apologizes for not knowing Kiz was chipping cross-handed; the Adam Scott Scramble match premiers Wednesday night. And, most importantly, we debate — is Brooks Koepka more famous than Connor McDavid?You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Our first LIV player, Thomas Pieters, joins the show for the first time (01:00:55). We delve into the decision to join, how different the experience has been compared to the PGA Tour, and if Thomas has any qualms over LIV’s origins. We also discuss living in Belgium, playing in the upcoming Masters, and watching the PGA Tour’s big events now as an “outsider.” Before Thomas joins, we expand on the latest in the golf ball rollback debate, announce an upcoming live show, and determine the best golf bathroom.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod