The Draw: A Golf News Podcast

In this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap an eventful week across tours: Casandra Alexander wins again on the Ladies European Tour to strengthen her Order of Merit lead and likely secure an LPGA card while Matt Fitzpatrick earns his 11th DP World Tour win and fourth pro victory of the year (and his first as a new father!).  Japan’s Yuna Nishimura cruises to a five-shot, first-time win at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. 

The hosts then unpack the Presidents Cup at Medinah. They preview the LPGA Lotte Championship, the PGA Tour’s Bank of Utah Championship and the DP World Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, Nathan and Brian recap Charlotte Heath’s first Ladies European Tour win at the La Sella Open in Spain. They also cover Jacob Bridgeman’s second PGA Tour victory at the inaugural Biltmore Championship Ashville.

They then go on to break down J.J. Spaun’s win at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. They preview the Ladies Italian Open, the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship and the FedEx Open de France. The hosts finish by discussing desired Presidents Cup pairings and expectations for a U.S. win at Medinah. 

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, Nathan and Brian are joined by Fairway to Green founder Kelly Okun to recap Team Europe’s Solheim Cup win in the Netherlands. They chat about Jennifer Kupcho’s dramatic birdies, the impact of weather and crowds, Team Europe’s depth and captain's picks and standout performances.

Nathan and Brian then go on to discuss Shane Lowry’s 11-shot win at the Amgen Irish Open before previewing the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the LET’s La Sella Open and the inaugural Biltmore Championship in Asheville. 

The episode closes with reactions to the PGA Tour’s new Championship/Challenger Series eligibility, promotion-relegation structure and the notable lack of a DP World Tour pathway.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, Brian and Nathan recap the DP World Tour's Omega European Masters, where Thriston Lawrence won for the third time. LIV Golf's uncertainty and unpaid money have taken center stage, with players looking toward the DP World Tour and Q-School as a path back. 

The hosts then preview a star-studded Amgen Irish Open at Trump International. Presidents Cup captains' picks for both teams draw plenty of reaction, with debate over omissions like J.J. Spaun. 

Rounding out the episode, they preview the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, where we may see a showdown between Nelly Korda and Charley Hull once again.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap a busy week across the tours. Joe Dean won the Husqvarna British Masters for his first tour title after a Sunday 63. Casandra Alexander finally broke through this season with a wire-to-wire KPMG Women’s Irish Open win.

Ruoning Yin won the FM Championship for her first win since 2024. And Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship to claim the 2026 FedExCup. Do you think that guaranteed Scheffler the Player of the Year award on the PGA Tour?

The hosts go on to preview the Omega European Masters and discuss the new 2028 match-play Tour Championship format while making Presidents Cup captain’s-pick predictions for both teams.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

 In this episode of The Draw, host Nathan Rarick discusses quite the busy week in golf. Scott Jamieson won the 2026 Nexo Championship in Scotland for his first DP World Tour title since 2012. On the LPGA Tour in Canada, Miyu Yamashita dominated again, while 17-year-old Anna Huang and new pro Kiara Romero (T23) impressed. Wyndham Clark won on the PGA Tour for a third time in 2026, sparking a Player of the Year debate with Scottie Scheffler. 

U.S. Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers were announced, and the show previews the TOUR Championship, Husqvarna British Masters, FM Championship, and Women’s Irish Open. The host talks about Anna Nordqvist’s retirement announcement and discusses the PGA Tour’s new two-week 2028 postseason format featuring stroke play followed by match play. 

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap a week of winners across every career stage.

Eleanor Givens won the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open for her first LET title in 15 seasons and her 210th start. On the DP World Tour, Denmark’s Jeff Winther captures his national open for his second career win, while Rasmus Højgaard again finishes runner-up. Jeeno Thitikul wins the Standard Portland Classic for her 10th career win, making her and Nelly Korda the only two LPGA Tour players to have wins in the double digits since 2022. Scottie Scheffler dominates the field for his 21st win, and Nathan and Brian praise Si Woo Kim’s winless but elite season.

The hosts then preview three events around the world: the Nexo Championship, the CPKC Women’s Open and the BMW Championship.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap wins from two young players for the second week in a row. 

At the PIF London Championship, Anna Huang defeated Charley Hull after a head-to-head showdown. This is Huang’s second win of the year, and she becomes the youngest four-time winner on the Ladies European Tour. 

 Michael Brennan earns a crucial Wyndham Championship victory to make the FedExCup playoffs. They discuss young standouts like Ben James, Michael Thorbjornson, and Jackson Koivun and debate U.S. team-selection philosophy for the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, advocating for higher-ceiling younger players. 

The hosts then preview a full slate of events across four tours. The FedEx St. Jude Championship, Standard Portland Classic, Danish Golf Championship, and VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open. They close with LIV Golf news of a reported $250M investment and reactions to their announced format and coverage.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

In this episode of The Draw, hosts Nathan and Brian recap the performances of two young tour winners.

At the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, 23-year-old Shiho Kuwaki won her first LPGA title and first major championship in a two-hole playoff. On the PGA Tour, 24-year-old Michael Thorbjornsen won the Rocket Classic with a closing 63, continuing a trend of under-24 winners lately on tour. The hosts advocate for Thorbjornsen and Jackson Koivun's selection to the Presidents Cup team this fall.

They then go on to preview the Wyndham Championship, the final event before the FedExCup playoffs begin, and discuss Europe’s Solheim Cup captain’s picks and U.S. auto-qualifiers. They end by diving into the rumors of LIV's financial distress and a players-only meeting. 

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.

On this episode of The Draw, Brian and Nathan dive into Jenny Shin’s dominant win at the 2026 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, her first victory since 2016.

On the PGA Tour, 21-year-old Jackson Koivun won on his third start as a professional, beating Scottie Scheffler by three strokes and going bogey-free over the weekend, sparking discussion about him possibly becoming a Presidents Cup consideration.

The hosts then preview the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club (with major course changes) and discuss YouTuber Brad Dalke’s sponsor exemption. The LPGA Tour is also playing in its final major of the year: the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. They note Nelly Korda’s opportunity to join the Hall of Fame and complete her Career Grand Slam.

Finally, they mention PGA Tour schedule notes involving the Travelers and a new Sompo-sponsored event.

The Draw is a Fairway to Green podcast. See all episodes at www.fairwaytogreen.com.