Fore Play

Frankie may be losing his position as our list guy as we battle through a couple great top-10s. We discuss charitable efforts in today’s world, the intricacies of product creation, and much more as we’re together again in Southern California. 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

On today’s episode, the guys are live from adidas Golf headquarters in Carlsbad, California. They cover a wide range of topics, including Frankie questioning how far technology has really come (28:00), Brooks Koepka potentially parting ways with LIV Golf (44:00), which states have the highest percentage of private golf courses (56:50), plus plenty more to wrap up the show. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

On today’s episode, we’ve got a full slate of December golf news to unpack. We dive into the latest Ryder Cup controversy, with Justin Thomas’ comments about green speeds—and who might be at fault—stirring up chatter across the golf world (8:30). We also break down Tiger Woods’ recent press conference (41:10), discuss Rory McIlroy’s favorite course down under (55:10), and wrap things up by congratulating our good friend Colt Knost on his well-deserved promotion to the broadcast booth (1:10:40). 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

On today’s episode, the boys return from Thanksgiving with a full slate of topics. They dive into the wild Lane Kiffin saga (14:55), explore potential schedule changes coming to the PGA Tour (33:00), break down the Million Dollar Skins Match (1:03:00), and as always cover plenty more along the way! 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Yip Strickler joins the show (14:15) to talk sandbagging rats, the Barstool Classic champions, and what led him down a path in golf social justice. Plus we discuss Thanksgiving, Jack Nicklaus updates (1:00:30), and take a few voicemails (1:21:10). 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

On today’s episode, we’re live from the Barstool Classic Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. The guys break down what makes the event so special, tease a potential format change, and revisit a Barstool Classic social media legend, Yip Strickler, as he continues policing tournament handicaps. In the second half of the show, we’re joined by our very own super producer, Brendan Jones, who takes us behind the scenes of everything that went into editing and producing the Internet Invitational. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Barstool Classic Championship from Grayhawk Golf Club 17:40 - Barstool Classic format change 33:15 - Yip Strickler Barstool Classic handicap police 50:40 - States with the lowest handicap index 1:01:05 - How the internet invitational was produced & edited 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

On today’s episode, Frankie speaks out for the first time since the Internet Invitational finale. He breaks down his bladed chip on 18, the cheating allegations that shook his team, and how he feels about everything months later. Then, we’re joined by 5-time PGA Tour winner Nick Taylor, who shares what it’s like to win his national open, life on the PGA Tour, the mental side of golf, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Frankie addresses losing the Internet Invitational 27:05 - Addressing the multiple cheating allegations 50:45 - Nick Taylor joins the show! 52:20 - Growing up playing golf in Canada 1:00:30 - What it’s like winning your national open 1:08:45 - Strategy & the mental side of golf 1:31:00 - Making it on the PGA Tour 1:44:05 - Guessing the Top 10 players from 2007 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

On today’s episode, the guys dive into all things Internet Invitational — from what it’s really like competing with a million dollars on the line, to drafting the perfect team, and certain players meteoric rise to stardom. After wrapping up the Invitational talk, the crew breaks down one course's efforts to crack down on pace of play before Frankie closes out the show with a fun trivia game about the states with the most golf courses! 0:00 - Intro 6:55 - Talking Internet Invitational (EP5. SPOILERS) 20:35 - The nature of playing for your team 34:45 - Trying to make fair teams 39:05 - An insane Cliff Hangers course 43:40 - The internet invitational is producing super stars 54:30 - Cody “Beef” Franke scholarship fund 1:01:10 - Another win for the spider putter 1:09:05 - Cracking down on pace of play 1:22:25 - States with the most golf course trivia! 1:36:35 - Kai Trump LPGA exemption 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Collin Morikawa joins the show live from TPC Las Vegas with the crew. We talk all Ryder Cup things, the intrigue of the Internet Invitational, his relationship with the media, giving speeches after winning major championships, his long-standing adidas partnership, the best food in Vegas 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

LIV Golf announces it will innovatively evolve to 72-hole events. The Old Course at St. Andrews will undergo “enhancements” ahead of the 2027 Open. Is this the line we won’t accept to cross? Gary Player says he’s the 3rd best player of all time “not even a question.” Frankie brings an all-time trivia. A new Texas destination called Wild Spring Dunes has us questioning the most-desired U.S. golf destinations we’re yet to visit. 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Robby Berger, Joey Coldcuts & Fat Perez join the show to talk everything Internet Invitational. We get into the Luke Kwon sleeping saga, the massive undertaking the edit has been, and where it all goes from here. Before BDS, we discuss the iconic World Series Game 7 and more. (7:45) Internet invitational (12:00) Shouting out the Internet Invitational editors (27:35) Riggs gets sent a glass of wine (35:45) World Series Game 7 (51:55) Bob does sports joins the show! 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

We remember the life of our beloved friend and colleague Cody "Beef" Franke. 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

On today’s episode, Frankie and Trent go behind the greens with two fascinating guests from the golf world. First, they chat with former NFL punter turned golf pro Ty Zentner, who shares his remarkable journey from life as a journeyman punter to becoming an assistant golf pro in Wamego, Kansas. Then, Jeremy, the creator of the popular Spud Run Golf Instagram page, joins the show to tell the story of building a golf course in his own backyard. He breaks down how Spud Run Golf became an Airbnb golfer’s paradise and offers insight into growing a unique golf business from the ground up. 0:00 - Intro 8:00 - Trent’s health jounrney has begun 9:20 - Frankie’s family goes to Woodloch 14:50 - Retro 1995 US Open Program 23:05 - Former NFL Punter Ty Zentner joins the show! 41:35 - Spun Run Golf joins the show! 1:10:05 - Behind the greens recap 1:22:10 - Keegan’s Ryder Cup comments 1:32:05 - Frankie & Pup Punk in Iowa City 1:40:30 - Islanders win 3 in a row 1:44:20 - Talking Dancing With The Stars 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

On today’s episode, we’re joined by TaylorMade club fitter Adrian Rietveld, the man behind the gear of some of golf’s biggest stars — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood. Adrian shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from working with these superstars and offers fascinating insight into the art and science behind fitting players for their equipment. 0:00 - Intro 14:40 - Adrian Rietveld joins the show! 1:09:50 - Riggs vs. Kirk video drops tonight 1:18:25 - Frankie’s experience caddying for Riggs 1:26:50 - Good Good PGA Tour Tournament 1:32:20 - What is a reasonable price for a round of golf? 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

2026 Presidents Cup Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy join the podcast. With the event headed to Medinah, the captains discuss what makes team golf so compelling, the U.S. team’s dominance, how the International squad continues to come together, and Medinah’s course setup following renovations led by none other than Ogilvy himself. Before that, the guys react to some (mean) comments from an old friend, talk about getting back into fitness, the renaissance of sports trading cards, and share an update on the Internet Invitational! 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

On todays’ pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem’s Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele’s impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without. 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery 15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone? 34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup 47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports 1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic 1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without 1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan 1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off 1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update 1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas Stars 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

On today’s episode, the guys break down Trent’s latest Breaking 85 attempt and reflect on how far his game has come. From there, they cover the Yankees extending their season, the growing risks of AI in today’s world, and the burning question on every golf fan’s mind: when will Tiger Woods make his long-awaited return to tournament golf? 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - New Breaking 85 out now! 14:10 - How do you hit it farther? 22:10 - Yankee extend series vs. Blue Jays 32:40 - Ai is getting out of control! 54:05 - Close to the downfall of smart phones? 1:06:31 - How close is Tiger to a return? 1:26:15 - Player update: Max Homa 1:29:25 - NHL Season opener 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

The boys are buzzing after cashing their $80,000 Writer Cup bet on the Cowboys. The money talk continues as they dive into LIV Golf’s reported billion-dollar losses and what it means for the league’s future, before wrapping things up with listener voicemails and Trent’s encounter with Oz the Mentalist. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - $80,000 Writer Cup bet hits! 18:15 - Mark Sanchez & Emergency rooms 22:40 - Shoutout Greg Olsen! 25:15 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 29:00 - New Breaking 85 31:30 - Fall golf is here! 37:25 - LIV Golf bleeding money 1:14:20 - Alistair Docherty’s top-5 finish 1:19:50 - No more gimmie putts in match play? 1:27:15 - Would you do the hot chip challenge to play Augusta? 1:30:25 - An insane Scottie stat 1:35:50 - Trent sees Oz the Mentalist 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Kirk Minihane joins the show to break down the total system failure of the United States Ryder Cup team. The conversation covers what went wrong this year, potential candidates for the next captaincy, and how the U.S. can fix things moving forward. The boys also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Bethpage crowds as the media scrutiny continues to build. 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

Our full knee jerk reactions to the 2025 Bethpage Ryder Cup. The fans, the envelope rule, Keegan’s captaincy, Bethpage’s course setup, USA’s Sunday charge, TV coverage, Lowry’s putt. All of it. 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, USA vs Europe. We are live in Long Island we talk everything Ryder Cup the captains, course setup, who will be paired with who, the upcoming weather and even what they wore. Brandel had some things to say about Bryson so we dive into that and we are wrestling what to make a $80,000 bet on. All on this show. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

It’s finally here. It’s Ryder Cup week and we’re joined by Team USA vice captain Brandt Snedeker talking course setup, pairings strategies, controlling nerves and hearing first tee stories from Brandt’s Ryder Cup playing days. Before Brandt, we discuss Bryson and Rory getting spicy with each other and a former European player saying crowds are too wild for wives and girlfriends to even attend. 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Finally Ryder Cup week! 11:10 - Riggs vs. Frankie at Bethpage Black 15:00 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match 19:15 - Barstool Golf Ryder Cup merch 27:05 - Bryson chirping Rory? 36:45 - Rory doesn’t care about the Ryder Cup? 41:00 - New York crowd expectations 53:35 - Finally a close Ryder Cup? 1:02:20 - Ryder Cup live show at Borrelli’s! 1:07:45 - Brandt Snedeker joins the show! 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Author Shane Ryan joins to take a deep dive with Riggs. We delve into the Ryder Cup’s history, the evolution into the spectacle that it is today, the true importance of captaincies, how to rank player characteristics, who should be the real favorite, home advantage over time and what we’re expecting to see this year. Plus Riggs discusses Bethpage Black being announced as the host for more majors. 0:00 - Intro 4:35 - Bethpage Black announcement! 17:55 - Writer Cup episodes 21:20 - Thank you for all the support! 25:40 - The Sentry leaves Kapalua 33:45 - Ryder Cup deep dive with Shane Ryan 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

Xander Schauffele joins the show to talk about becoming a father, battling through struggles in his game, his partnership with Patrick Cantlay, and looking ahead to the Ryder Cup. Before Xander, we dive into Scottie’s latest win and share a major announcement about our new partnership with Adidas. 0:00 - Intro 5:20 - Dave meets Frankie’s baby 15:30 - Major announcement about our partnership with Adidas 43:00 - Scottie wins Procore Championship 51:45 - 2025 Emmys 54:35 - Riggs & Franki’es Ryder Cup bets 1:02:20 - Xander Schauffele joins! 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Sekulima Isaac ( @Isaacstylesgolf ), who shares his inspiring mission to grow the game of golf in his home country of Uganda. We also sit down with Kyle Brodhagen, General Manager of Stratford Muni in Canada, to get an inside look at the day-to-day life of running a golf course. Plus, we dive into Rory McIlroy (?) appearing on a USA Ryder Cup shirt, to Tiger Woods' swing video making waves, and Tyrrell Hatton’s wild night of partying. 0:00 - Intro 10:15 - Previewing two fantastic interviews 19:30 - Rory McIlroy Team USA silhouette 28:15 - Tyrrell Hatton’s wild night 37:40 - Tiger’s back swinging a club! 54:50 - Kyle Brodhagen, GM of the Stratford Muni, joins the show! 1:09:30 - Ugandan golf pioneer, Sekulima Isaac, joins the show! 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

Rory McIlroy wins the Irish Open in style after delivering a motivational video for the Walker Cup team in which he said “I know we’re going to beat them at Bethpage.” We discuss the emerging problem the European Team seems to be, if the odds makers have it right, the wildly successful Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Alcaraz dominating the US Open and celebrating with a golf swing, and take a voicemail in From The Gallery. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Writer Cup videos dropping this week 12:40 - Rory wins Irish Open, Team Europe looking strong 20:05 - Must win Ryder Cuper for Team USA? 28:40 - Countdown to Bethpage 34:00 - Wine tasting in Napa 41:25 - Eating oysters: chew or swallow? 51:50 - Frankie’s wedding sotry 1:04:00 - New MG5 Taylormade wedges 1:13:45 - USA wins Walker Cup at Cypress Point 1:22:50 - USA Walker Cup member Stewart Hagestad joins the show 1:31:45 - Carlos Alcaraz wins U.S. Open 1:37:20 - Week 1 NFL Sunday 1:43:20 - Tommy Fleetwood & Trent Zurich Classic team? 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

We are in person in Portland, Oregon and joined by our guy Beef. We discuss the most iconic shots amateur golfers can possibly hit (like 17th at Sawgrass), buddies trip destination options, the best airport terminals, loving big tennis matches, Tiger’s anticipated turn to pro, the Ryder Cup for the PGA of America and much more. 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - The boys in Portland 9:00 - Barstool Classic in Cape Cod 22:00 - Hitting a deer with your car, not good! 27:35 - The best airport in the country 29:15 - Dave takes down Nate Dogg 40:00 - US Open, tennis is awesome! 49:15 - Rory vs. New York crowds 54:15 - Mistakes when keeping scorecards 59:50 - What score makes a good golfer? 1:06:00 - Buddies trip destinations 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

If Keegan Bradley weren’t the Ryder Cup captain at the ripe age of 39, would he absolutely be playing? We discuss Europe being +150 underdogs after making their captain’s picks, Keegan’s importance as captain, and what we think it’s going to take at Bethpage Black. Plus: A back tee rule controversy, Frankie’s first US Open tennis experience, and Trent’s ruling himself out on dairy. 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Ryder Cup merch drop 8:30 - Trent can’t eat dairy anymore 13:55 - Colorado Avs scramble video 17:35 - Team Europe is set, who should be favored? 25:45 - Did Keegan get screwed? 38:40 - How much pressure is on Team USA? 1:02:45 - Charlie Woods ace! 1:04:00 - Frankie’s frist time at the US Open 1:15:05 - Harry Potter remake 1:23:40 - Course makes rule about playing the tips 1:33:05 - Teeing the ball down 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

Tommy joins the show to discuss finally winning at East Lake, important equipment tweaks, and the upcoming Ryder Cup. Before Tommy, the crew reactions to Keegan not picking himself and breaks down all thoughts on how the picks and the two teams stack up. 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Live reaction to USA captain’s picks 13:30 - Our thoughts on the six captain’s picks 28:15 - Possible pairings for team USA 42:30 - Bethpage Black will bring the juice! 1:02:10 - Tommy Fleetwood joins! 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Tommy Fleetwood FINALLY wins. We discuss one of our favorite people in golf. Plus we debate whether Keegan Bradley should or will choose himself for the Ryder Cup and which picks we’d each take if it were us. The Cypress Point video is finally here. Brian Rolapp had an impressive introduction and Tiger as the chairman of anything is a good thing. 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Tommy Fleetwood wins the Tour Championship 24:00 - USA & Europe Ryder Cup team outlooks 26:40 - Will Keegan pick himself? 42:10 - Who will be America’s six captain’s picks? 1:00:35 - U.S. vs. Europe Ryder Cup history 1:07:15 - Is Keegan built for the pressure of being a playing captain 1:22:25 - Reviewing the Tour Championship & FedEx Cup format 1:28:35 - A farewell to Jay Monahan 1:33:30 - Scottie vs. Rory team event 1:41:45 - US Open tennis begins 1:44:20 - Frankie makes cocktails 1:49:45 - Origins of “hit it hard" 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

The PGA Tour has a new Competition Committee. We react to the breaking news of this new committee and also take a look at what the Tour Championship would look like in a match play format. We also dive very deep into the future of ai, the evolution of human civilization, the Savannah Bananas, and MUCH more. 0:00 - Intro 1:54 - The boys in Denver 8:15 - Returning to Raindance 11:45 - Tour Championship Match Play hypothetical 23:55 - PGA Tour’s new Future Competition Committee 32:40 - A voicemail about dreaming 39:25 - The Future of ai 48:15 - Discussing the evolution of human civilization 1:06:30 - Could you improve the future if you went to the past? 1:11:50 - Could we beat old golfers? 1:21:40 - How will ai affect golf? 1:25:00 - Savannah Bananas 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

Scottie Scheffler chips in on 17 at the BMW to deliver a true moment of domination. We discuss the Internet Invitational at Big Cedar last week, Ben Griffin OD’ing on creatine while four-putting, Bryson wanting to play a TOUR event before the Ryder Cup, Ted Scott’s substitute caddie raking in over $300K, and our latest Ryder Cup USA picks. 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Little Frankie’s first time flying 7:30 - Why is it so hot in Colorado? 14:15 - Internet Invitational in the books 26:15 - Scottie Scheffler’s dominance 36:30 - Scottie vs. Tiger 48:00 - Creatine overdose?? 1:00:20 - LIV Golf season finale 1:07:20 - Bryson banned from Ryder Cup prep 1:16:50 - Ryder Cup captains picks 1:28:15 - U.S. Amateur 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

Greg Nathan, CEO of the National Golf Foundation, joins the show to break down the unprecedented growth of golf—from skyrocketing participation and new player demographics to the evolution of how the game is played and experienced by everyone! 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

Tommy Fleetwood suffers more heartbreak. We have some opinions on the new “smart tracer.” It’s Internet Invitational Week. Can Scottie not close without Ted Scott? Ryder Cup speculations, a voicemail on divots, and Rose is timeless. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

One of our favorite course architects, DMK, joins the show to talk opening the brand new Scarecrow, building the original course at Bandon Dunes and seeing it host men’s and women’s U.S. Amateurs, and the process of naming and branding courses. Before DMK, Riggs and Trent ask if there’s a world in which Scottie doesn’t win the playoffs, discuss an upcoming Arcadia Bluffs trip, and give an apparel 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup joins the show to discuss playing behind enemy lines in the final group with Rory, finishing 3rd at The Open, and what it will take to make the Ryder Cup team. Before Gotterup, we discuss notable names to miss the Tour playoffs, Trent’s Dead & Company Gold Gate weekend, and Riggs’ trip through the PNW to Coeur d’Alene. 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

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Happy Gilmore 2 is all the rage right now, coming in with a record 46.7M views in its first 3 days. Riggs is back and we delve deeper into our real, hard, candid takes on everything about the iconic sequel. Bryson has a few new videos circulating; we weigh in honestly on those. Plus: An outrageous air travel story, comparing gravity and space to God, and a glowing review of Gamble Sands and its new Scarecrow Course which opens 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

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2025

New York Islanders superstar, Mat Barzal joins us for his first podcast appearance on any show. He addresses his improbable two aces in six days, future of the New York Islanders, why he loves golf and everything in between. We give our honest reviews of Happy Gilmore 2, chat the surprising 3M, Trent’s sinus problem, a catastrophic alien ship 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

The major season has concluded so it goes us debating… somehow… should The PLAYERS be a major? We believe we have a compelling case. We also forge the “Fore Play Way Too Early U.S. Ryder Cup Team,” try to combat doom scrolling, and weigh in on Tiger looking like he’s ready to step inside the ropes at any moment. 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2025

Full Open Championship recap. We discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, his comments on fulfillment, and the narrative now compared to when Tiger dominated. We also delve into Royal Portrush as a venue, Kiz’s comments on Wyndham Clark’s Oakmont ban, the broadcast, Bryson’s fight, Rory’s home country week, Bethpage Black, our Cypress experience 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

We are at Cypress with the USGA and joined by the setup man for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup, Ben Kimball, and by the U.S. Walker Cup captain, Nathan Smith. Plus we talk Scottie’s press conference, Grant Horvat’s decision not to play a Tour event, Joel Dahmen and Geno Bonnalie splitting, 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2025

A huge week. The Open at Royal Portrush so we give picks & talk storylines on Rory, Scottie and more. Plus we’re out in California for an iconic few days of filming that folks may not believe. And Chris Gotterup, behind enemy lines, took down Rory McIlroy for the Scottish Open, the biggest win of his career. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Keegan Bradley joins the show (26:56) to talk being a playing captain, inspiration from prior Ryder Cup leaders, and winning the Travelers Championship. Then a big new guest. Lauri Loewenberg, the dream expert, takes us through quite the session on reoccurring golf dreams 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

Maverick McNealy joins for the first time. We discuss reshaping his game to win on Tour, playing his first Masters week, and preparations for the upcoming links golf stretch. Before Mav, the crew talks 4th of July weekends, Frankie’s colonoscopy, Riggs’ run of YouTube golf matches including the highly-anticipated $25k match, Max Homa surging at the John Deere, 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Happy Birthday America, it's 4th of July week and with Riggs at the Barstool Classic it's the Trent and Frankie show! We talk about the playoff in Detroit and how Chris Kirk might be the sneakiest 6x TOUR winner there is. We get into Ryder Cup rosters if it were tomorrow and who would be on each side/how we think it would go. Only one show this week with the American holiday so if you celebrate have a happy, healthy and SAFE 4th of July! 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

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

Paul “Biznasty” Bissonnette joins the show for the first time ever (22:13). We talk all things golf with Biz including the Rory saga, LIV and our golf Mount Rushmore’s. Biz fills us in on his season with TNT and sitting alongside The Great One nightly. An hour plus telling stories with the most entertaining man in hockey and we absolutely loved it. 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

It's just Frankie and Trent on today's show with Riggs hosting the entire day at the Barstool Classic in Scottsdale. We get into an incredible weekend of golf at the Travelers Championship where the People's Golfer, Keegan Bradley has strongly inserted himself into the conversation of being the first playing captain of a Ryder Cup team since 1963. We also react to our guy Tommy Fleetwood once again barely missing out on his first TOUR win along with answers from great 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

JJ Spaun joins the show (10:47) fresh off his U.S. Open win and he’s got receipts. Plus Dylan Dethier & James Colgan from Golf.com (http://Golf.com) join to breakdown the PGA Tour announcing new CEO Brian Rolapp taking over for “sunsetting” Jay Monahan. We get into Rolapp’s NFL history negotiating & leading massive media deals, his golf “experience,” and what’d we like to see going forward. Plus: a new Hater video, Rory’s current media relationship, 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

JJ Spaun wins the 125th U.S. Open in style. We discuss the wild finish, Oakmont’s performance, the Sam Burns water ruling, Rory’s peculiar week and ongoing mindset, Wyndham Clark allegedly destroying lockers, Scottie searching, player frustration 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

It’s the OG crew today and we unpack our expectations looking ahead to the US Open… carnage! We talk about our guy Alistair making his major debut, Rory, Scottie, our own video at Oakmont, take a voicemail from the gallery and of course all the Haters waiting in the wings to play Riggs. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025