Fore Play

Matt Kuchar with an all-time golf villain move taking his ball & going home on the final hole of the tournament. Aaron Rai, iron headcovers & all, is a lovable figure. Lydia Ko wins the women’s Gold Medal. Tom Cruise is Mr Box Office. Cart path only stinks. Graeme McDowell releases a hilarious doping suspension statement. 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

Keegan Bradley joins the show (10:24) to discuss being named U.S. Ryder Cup captain for next year’s battle at Bethpage. Keegan discusses how he found out, his long history with Bethpage, the unmatched intensity of the Ryder Cup, and how he’s going to approach the next 14 months. Then we talk: the Presidents Cup vs the Ryder Cup; Spieth, JT, and Rory’s interesting careers; Tropical Storm Debby’s impact; and do Closest To The Pin.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 made an ace on the Preserve par-3 course at Bandon and it got people going. We debate the saga. Plus Scottie Scheffler blitzed Le Golf National on Sunday to emerge from a heavyweight leaderboard as the Men’s Gold Medalist. Emotions were high from Scottie, Rahm, Rory, Tom Kim and others. Plus we discuss: 100M sprint all-time bad announcer call, House of the Dragon, our social demographics, 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

Riggs is off to Brandon Dunes, so it’s a Frankie, Trent & Dan show. We discuss the U.S. Team taking in the Olympics, Scottie posting on social media in Paris, what to look for at Le Golf National, filming a golf video at the coveted Sebonack Golf Club, Rory McIlroy representing Ireland, the rise of Love Island, and Dan dives into a history lesson. We finish the show with a new edition of Closest To The Pin.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 gets emotional after winning on LIV for the first time which delves us into a discussion: is golf’s money and professional landscape sustainable? If not, what will make it implode? Conversely, we’re quite high on the 2024 year in pro golf with riveting finishes in an era void of unity and nearly void of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Plus: Dan’s European vacation; Riggs embarks on a Bandon Dunes trip; Frankie plays Mat Barzal; The PGA Tour announces the Creator Classic; and golf in the Paris Olympics kicks off this week.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

Donald Trump appeared on Bryson’s “Breaking 50” video series. We discuss the video plus: the appearance of Tiger’s leg, remembering the level of his dominance, artificial intelligence’s takeover, our polarized times, theories on the cosmos, debating whose career would be most improved if you could remove an injury, and Closest To The Pin.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 Open Championship recap. Xander wins and we revel about how fun watching The Open is, how great the championship is, and how much this event means to the players. From Xander to Tiger, Justin Rose, Billy Horschel, Dan Brown, Shane Lowry, Bryson, Rory, Rahm, and beyond, we discuss the performances, the key moments, and the entire week of 2024’s final major.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

Who will cement 2024 as their year? Scottie? Rory? Bryson? Xander? Tiger? Collin? Another? Troon will be windy, rainy, and present many opportunities for disaster. Rory changed his phone number; London is cool; a UK Barstool Classic may be in the future; Jonesy is getting married; Tiger looks good. Plus questions From The Gallery, Closest To The Pin, and the Daily Dozen.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

Open Championship week is upon us, and it comes after yet another crazy weekend in America. Donald Trump was shot but survived an assassination attempt; Copa America nearly tore down Miami; Robert MacIntyre heroically won the Scottish Open after an incredible rules break; The Barstool Classic had a viral handicap controversy; Rory, Scottie, Bryson, Tiger and the rest prepare to try to win the last major championship of the year; and we take a few questions From The Gallery.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 evolves like never before today. Keegan is announced as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Rory speaks about Pinehurst for the first time. And believe it or not, we play press conference clips and react to them in real-time on the show. We also delve into Frankie & Trent going on with Boomer & Gio, Djokovic being an elite villain, mice, the presidential election, Nate at the WSOP, and Closest To The Pin.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

Rumors swirl as the U.S. Ryder Cup team prepares to announce its next captain. Did Tiger turn it down? Is Keegan getting the nod after the Rome snub? Frankie & Riggs discuss this plus a wild trip to Amsterdam, an iconic match against NY sports radio, Rory returning into the public eye this week, the phenomenon of growing up, genuine fandom hate 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

Happy 4th of July, folks. We discuss Long Island’s phenomenal slate of golf courses, the first U.S. President to play golf, the differences between our relationship to golf as kids and now, and flying with Francis Ellis. We also take several From The Galleries and do Closest To The Pin.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

Dana Dahlquist, Bryson’s swing coach, joins the show (57:21). We discuss Bryson’s unique irons, not believing “the throne” is Scottie’s, and unique occurrences during the U.S. Open. Before Dana, we discuss Golf Galaxy employee Nick Bienz drinking beers then qualifying for this week’s PGA Tour event, the Netherlands saying their golfers aren’t good enough for the Olympics, Wisconsin golf, Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun, Rory’s mindset and Phil on the sun’s impact.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

Financially speaking, Scottie’s run is incredibly historic. We breakdown Scottie’s prize money already this year compared to the most in Tiger, Greg Norman, and Vijay Singh’s heydays, where Ted Scott sits on the current PGA Tour money list, and how certain course setups are favoring Scottie. We also react to Tom Kim’s jolly antics, the protesters and subsequent police reaction on Sunday, LIV Golf Nashville’s strong week, Jon Rahm yelling at drones, monoliths, the NHL’s game 7, House Of The Dragon returning, movies, Barstool Golfs 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

Matthieu Pavon joins us (1:17:21) fresh off of playing in the final group with Bryson and finishing 5th at the U.S. Open. We get Pavon’s perspective on Bryson’s performance, Rory’s shortcomings, and hear all about the course, the crowds, and the full experience of being right in the mix at one of the greatest majors in recent memory. Before Pavon, the crew discusses evolving feelings towards the John Deere Classic, Scottie’s mindset, Rory’s statement, Bryson’s current stardom, and do Closest To The Pin and From The Gallery.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

Pinehurst delivered. Bryson delivered. Rory choked. We’re here to give instant reaction on everything at the 124th U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst, from Rory’s missed putts to Bryson’s fist pumps to Tiger’s performance and beyond. What a week!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

What will the winning score be this week? Over par? Is Scottie inevitable? Does Tiger have a chance? Will there be an ace? Plus: Rahm withdraws, cricket takes over Long Island, Charlie is Tiger’s new swing coach, Tour & PIF are still “meeting,” the McIlroys are back & 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

Tommy Fleetwood joins the show (57:10) and we preview the U.S. Open live from Pinehurst. What kind of course can we expect? Difficult or easy for a major? Was moving Payne’s statue too much? Is Scottie a lock? Do we like Tiger’s chances? This and much more as we come to you directly from one of our favorite golf destinations in the world.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 was spotted at Pinehurst this week so we dive back into some Pinehurst U.S. Open hype talk. Willy Wilcox (37:51) and Austin Eckroat (1:06:35) both join from The Memorial. Plus we discuss Charley Hull ripping darts, golf’s longest day, and do Closest To The Pin.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

Trent & Frankie dissect everything Breaking 90, from the early days of not breaking 100, to John Tillery’s impact, to the round of a lifetime at Raindance, to what’s next and beyond. Before that, Riggs & Dan react to the MacIntyres feel-good win at the RBC Canadian Open and Lancaster presenting as the perfect U.S. Open venue. We also preview next week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst, take several From The Galleries, do Fore The Cut, and get hyped about Dan & Busch being at the Memorial this week.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