We’re back on the couch this week to chat about world ranking points, LIV Golf, and little league baseball playoffs!

From the land down under, LIV Golf continues to make noise as a legitimate tour with their stop at Adelaide. However, they still receive zero points from the OWGR for the effort.

Meanwhile, our boy Spencer Levin bags his first Korn Ferry Tour win, so we share a few of our favorite Spencer stories to celebrate.

So, join Scott, Matt, and Aron for another honest and hilarious takes on the game we all love.

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Joining us on the couch today is one of the the PGA TOUR's most trusted employees, and a true student of the rules of golf, Mr. Stephen Cox.

For the last 15 years, Cox has served as a rules official at the highest level in the game, and in this episode we dive-in to slow play, some of golfs unwritten rules, player fines, and a few war stories from Matt and Aron's time on tour.  In fact, Every shares a  little history with Stephen, and we get a couple of gems from their run-ins on and off the course!

While umpires and referees are sometimes the punching bags for the professionals in other sports, Stephen's role serves to protect not just the player, but the entire field of play.

Their hours are ridiculous during tournament play, and we truly respect the jobs that all officials perform for all the tours.

We really enjoyed this one, and we hope you do too!


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• Connect with Stephen: Stephen Cox

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We’re delighted to be joined on the couch this week by an international golf star, a broadcaster, and one of the nicest guys to be around—Graham DeLaet. 

Back injuries forced Graham into an early retirement, and though he may have silently walked away from pro golf, he’s still a huge part of the game. After retiring, Graham jumped into the booth to help off the course with TSN and PGA Live. But more importantly, he’s got more time now to spend skiing and doing dad stuff with the kids in Boise... he's also got one of the best mustaches on the planet!

So, we take time to talk about all things golf and the stories that come with it. Graham opens up with us about his much-improved health, some takeaways at the In this episode we chat about the recently concluded Masters, changes with the golf ball, and taking phone calls on the course.

Cheers! 

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• Know more about Graham’s pro career: Graham DeLaet 
• Follow Graham on Twitter: @GrahamDeLaet

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We're back this week with our very first chat with someone from the golf media. He's not only a journalist, he's  an INXS aficionado, and the pride of St Andrews, Australia, Mr. Evin Priest!

Evin currently covers the Aussie beat on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf,  which allows him to bring a fresh perspective on the current state of both tours. With so much division in the professional game, Evin felt it is was crucial to cover both tours, and offer a fair take by reporting on the future of  professional golf with rival tours. 

In this episode, we cover a variety of hot topics, and Evin shares a few of his stories from the road. Including nuggets like his Open Championship celebration last summer at St Andrews, where he got to drink from the Claret Jug and blast INXS with Cam Smith!

He's the first guy we've met that's taken an Uber down Magnolia Lane, and we really enjoyed getting to know Evin Priest. We hope y'all enjoy!

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• Check out Evin Priest’s contributions to Golf Digest: Evin Priest

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It’s time to put a bow on Season 1!  

The boys sit down to recap the first 10 episodes and then take on some of the burning issues around the world of golf. On the hot topic table, we’ve got the divisive talk of bifurcation at the highest levels, the Netflix docu-series Full Swing, Masters stories, picks, and more hilarious stories.

So, follow along with Matt, Aron, and Scott in this wrap-up edition of SDTM. 

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Parker McLachlin is blowing up!

Affectionately known as the Short Game Chef, he’s inspiring players all over the planet with his Instagram tutorials and teachings through his online platform.

He found his way to our temporary studio on the Monday before The Players, and we dive into his recent transition from PGA Tour Champion to a short-game instructor for some of the top names in the game.

With a unique teaching style, Parker’s been growing the game in ways that make it fun for all abilities. His online presence continues to grow through a subscription based teaching model, and saucy Instagram posts.

In this episode, we learn more about his teaching methods, the explosion in golf’s popularity, his PGA Tour students and NBA followers.

We’re pumped to bring you some of The Chef’s recipes this week for the game we all love.
 
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• Follow Parker McLachlin on Instagram: @shortgamechef
• Check out the Short Game Chef: shortgamechef.com

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Welcome to Tempo Town, all caddies welcome! 

We’re joined this week by the mayor himself, Chris Kirk, to chat about his recent win at The Honda Classic, his rotation of caddies, bullpen sessions, and how to pause at the top of your backswing. 

After an 8 year draught, Kirk is back in the winner’s circle, and talks about how instrumental his caddie was to that win. Hint, it wasn’t Pricey.

Some might call it a sliding door moment, but Aron Price can fully claim Kirkie’s win after leading him to an MC at the Waste Management Open, and a WD at Riviera. 

Having played many rounds together over the years, Matty and Pricey bring up some great stories from the past, and chat about  Kirk’s time at UGA.

He’s got bros in different area codes. Please welcome, Chris Kirk!

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• Know more about Chris and his career: Chris Kirk 

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We sat down with Tom Hoge before the start of The Players to reflect on money games in practice rounds, his breakthrough win at Pebble Beach, and the future of the PGA Tour. 

While we couldn’t have predicted Hoge would go on to break the course record at The Stadium Course with a 62 on Saturday, we’d like to take credit for putting him in the right frame of mind for the week!

With a sparkling weekend at Sawgrass, Hoge rose to #24 in the Official World Golf Rankings, and #1 in our hearts.

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• Get to know more about Tom’s professional bio: Tom Hoge

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No one’s had it quite like Will Mackenzie! From completely quitting golf and living out of his van in Montana, to becoming a PGA Tour champion, Will’s done it all. It’s no wonder the golfing world reveres him as a legend. But his story goes beyond the usual zero-to-hero narrative, and it’s something we’re definitely excited to explore.

A fair warning for avid and non-avid fans of golf—this episode is gonna be downright hilarious but full of insights!

So, follow along and join us in another irreverent take on the game we all love.

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• Know more about Will’s professional bio: Will Mackenzie 

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Joining us this week is one of the pro golf’s most beloved players, the affable Jason Gore. He’s kind, charming and the perfect fit for his new role with the PGA Tour, Senior VP Player Advisor.  Why is it so perfect? Because the pros can never get mad at him!

In this episode, Jason shares with us his time and experience as a player on tour, battles with injuries, the 2005 US Open, and his time with the USGA as a key member of the executive team.

So, follow along in another honest and hilarious conversation with our special guest, Jason Gore.

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• Read more about Jason’s new role: Jason Gore-Senior Vice President

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