Fore Play

Collin Morikawa struggles down the stretch in Hawaii, paving the way for Jon Rahm to open the year with a win. Todd Lewis had an all-time awkward post-victory handshake. JJ Spaun vs. Frankie rages on. We review the “Golden Record” sent on the Voyager probe as a greeting to aliens. A Sony Open make-the-cut bet. Do lobsters have feelings?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 guy got tased. We talk adapting our content in 2023, golf brands investing in content creators, Pinehurst building a 10th course, and Riggs playing in a pro “scratch” tournament with Alistair. Also: Why do people walk out of “bad” movies? Who walks off a bad golf course? And Dan reports on new developments on the Scott Stallings Masters invitation story.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’re back from break with much to discuss. Trent vacationed alone in Hawaii. Riggs demanded the resignation of the Southwest Airlines CEO. Frankie introduced himself to pickle ball and to record players. Dan had a tough realization. Barstool pulled off its first ever college football bowl game with the Arizona Bowl. We breakdown our year, what’s to come, and debate whether a hole-in-one bet at this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions is a terrible bet or not. Happy New Year.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

Aaron Wise (00:20:52) joins the show. Someone on the podcast is going to Hawaii alone. Riggs announces his Black Friday & Cyber Monday winners. Frankie takes a wildly unnecessary shot at another golf podcaster. It’s our final show of the year — Happy New Year, everyone, and thanks for the support.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

Carson Daly (00:52:12). Augusta weighs in on LIV. Fore Play Tracker steps away. Fixing Frankie premiers. Packed show. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and happy holidays to all.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

Padraig Harrington (01:11:17) joins the show telling Tiger stories, many golf tips, winning 3 majors in 2 years, and much more. Before Padraig, we rave about Tiger & Charlie, the Singhs, the Thomases, Annika and her 11-year-old son, and everything else great about the PNC Championship. Also we got: the World Cup Final, LIV Golf’s COO resigning, and a key breakthrough in nuclear fusion.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

CBS golf writer Kyle Porter (00:09:37), now author of two books — Normal Sport and Normal Sport 2 — joins the show. We spend 90 minutes reliving 2022, from DJ pledging allegiance to the PGA Tour to Rory declaring LIV “dead in the water” to Bryson battling the gallery rope and much, much more. We also delve into: golf twitter, why books are cool, temperature, geography, evolving opinions on LIV, the PGA Tour, and players.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

Tiger, Rory, Spieth and JT under the lights. How’d Tiger look? Are we optimistic? With the upcoming PNC we get excited for The Woodses, Dalys, Thomases and others. Nelly Korda impressed at the QBE Shootout. Plus: Are penalty kicks stupid? If Augusta ceased to exist where would you like to see the Masters held? Will golf exist in 200 years? Did Trent speak out loud to anyone since Thursday?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

Riggs is back and so is Tiger. Speaking of Tiger, we recount when TW took a marker from Frankie’s friend which led to quite the debacle. We run our annual audit of Sam Snead’s wins, Frankie Facts makes an appearance, discuss a scary story out of the Pinehurst , 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

Harris English joins the show (1:18:56) for the first time. Tiger’s back. The crew breaks down Tiger’s backwards hat dad energy at the Hero, Viktor’s win, Frankie drops some #insiderscoops about the TGL Golf League’s plan to do stuff with grass that has never been done before, Trent is going on a diet for real this time, what a scramble consisting of Rory, Scottie, Cam Smith, & Rahm would shoot, plus tons more. Harris discusses first tee jitters at the Ryder Cup, Jason Day’s advice going into a playoff at the Travelers, his Georgia Bulldog’s chances for another National Championship, and tons 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

Collin Morikawa sits down 1-on-1 with DRap in the Bahamas (01:20:42) discussing his back-to-back 11th place finishes in the PIP, getting married, possibly opening a restaurant, learning about putting and more. Before Collin, the full crew breaks down the Barstool Classic Championship, saying no to golf invites, redeye flight disagreements, Tiger at the Hero, Cam Smith in Australia, putting stats changing depending on time of day, 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

Tiger Woods withdraws from the Hero after we record, so we come back to discuss. Also, we talk about Rory’s story of getting COVID with Tiger before the Open. Dan explains domination in soccer as we discuss the World Cup. DJ and Cam Smith could be a problem in majors - will a LIV golfer win a major? The Barstool Classic Championship is taking place this week in Arizona. From The Gallery. 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

Webb Simpson (1:21:48) joins the show for the first time. He talks chasing distance, making his own coffee in airports, winning the U.S. Open and The PLAYERS, and issues with golf course architecture. Before Webb joins we discuss Riggs doing shots at the new Barstool Scottsdale bar, Bryson admitting beefing up wasn’t healthy, Thanksgiving, the World Cup, and a big “Breaking 90” update.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

Rory says Greg Norman should step aside. We have thoughts. Jon Rahm weighs in on world ranking points, bluntly. Also: Will Riggs crowd surf at the opening of Barstool Scottsdale? Are we becoming a geriatric podcast? Frankie invents a brand new scope which allows one to see into the cosmic world from earth. Are we currently in an ice age? How different is earth’s temperature during an ice age? Why is your brain passive-aggressive about telling you something is wrong? We wrap up with Dadbod Classic news.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 decide to host an impromptu meeting about our social media, production and the Fore Play business live on the podcast. Does our social suck? We just hired a new social person and we try to get his name right. Riggs spent the weekend at Auburn for an SEC night game. Frankie has been grinding over the first ever “Breaking 90: Borrelli Cut”. Dan posts weird IG stories. Trent and Frankie went to Shane Gillis. Did sophisticated civilizations exist way longer ago than we think? Tony, Tommy, and Nelly win. Riggs plays a big golf match. 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

A phenomenal and touching story of perseverance with Alistair Docherty, who just earned 8 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour through Q-School Finals. Alistair walks us through the pressure-packed details of his journey. Before Alistair joins, we discuss Tiger Woods playing in the Hero World Challenge, The Match, and the PNC next month, and we debate if Tiger would trade lives with a normal person. Also: Are there more Kisners out there? Is Frankie quitting on editing Breaking 90 already? Did a commenter save Dan’s driving game? Has our Rickie relationship sailed? And, if you stick around long enough, do the New York Islanders own the New York Rangers?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

It’s Election Day; what does that mean for Fore Play? Does Fore Play even know what that means? Plus: Elon Musk has taken over Twitter; Hulk Hands vs Whole Cans; Bethpage Black with a random pairing; Mayakoba; Tiger’s expected ’23 starts; 2021 was the “forgotten year”; Tiger is caddying for Charlie again; Q-School Finals; And 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

A few more slices of perspective pie on today’s show. World Wars are bad, and we applaud and thank our servicemen and women. And recognize those who have provided us the opportunity to live in our comfortable bubble. Scientists discover a billions-year-old ocean on Mars. Patrick Reed is suing journalists for hundreds of millions. Tiger’s “Frank” head covers have a great backstory. Superintendents, club pros, and caddies earn much discussion, and a new championship emerges.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’ve got multiple serious injuries among the crew. A “planet killer” was spotted hiding behind the sun. Steve Wilkos, the former head of security on Jerry Springer and current host of his own show, joins (01:39:46). LIV hosted its yearly finale at Doral in Miami, featuring match play, huge payouts, and leaving us discussing our thoughts on year one. We also get into: planes, coffee, fan love and 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

TaylorMade media week rolls on live from Florida. We caught up with Rory, ate at The Woods Jupiter, and even went by JT’s. We debate: jet pack or hoverboard? We tease upcoming TaylorMade videos with star players. Our Barstool golfer Alistair Docherty is on to final stage Q School. What movie/show theme music gets you the most moved?