Can you keep it real in golf?

We answer that question in this episode, as Scott Walker is joined by guest host and professional golfer Christian Heavens. Christian shares insights from his upcoming urban golf novel 'Tour Line,' which weaves his golf experiences into an immersive story about the game and its players. They delve into the challenges of mini-tour life, and the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the impact of the LIV and PGA Tours.

Plus, the Bars Exam gets a Midwestern flavor.

For more on Christian Heavens, visit https://heavensspeaks.com/

Chapter

00:00 Show Open

01:22 Christian's Journey in Golf

04:01 Current State of Men’s Professional Golf

08:08 Christian’s Reflections on his U.S. Amateur Experience

19:33 Why He Wrote Tour Line

21:33 The Pressure of Mini-Tour Golf

23:14 How To Play Professional Golf While Writing A Novel

25:59 Can You Keep It Real in Golf?

33:34 The Bars Exam

37:19 Future Goals and Reflections

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With Andy Walker out on the recruiting trail, Scott Walker takes the opportunity to dive into Scottie Scheffler’s four-stroke victory at the 153rd Open, and his consistent top-tier performances as described by some of the best guests of the show over the past two seasons. What makes him great? How does his life and faith affect his performance? Do you have to be obsessed to be great? This show answers those questions as only The Edge can.

00:00 Show Open

02:07 Those Tricky Comparisons to Tiger

05:46 Why Scottie’s Game Rises Above The Rest

11:58 Faith, Family, and Golf

15:07 What The Olympics Showed About Scheffler

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While Andy balls out at the Michigan Senior Open, Scott takes you through the preview of the last major championship for the men this year. This episode doesn't spoil when play starts at Royal Portrush, so take a listen while you watch The Open. Scott and Andy talk about Shane Lowry's ballstriking, Tommy Fleetwood's putter, the emotion we've seen from Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffer, and...

IS TIGER WOODS THE LUCKIEST PLAYER IN GOLF HISTORY? (Yup, apparently we went there).

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

02:59 How The Keys To Shane Lowry's Open Win Still Apply Today

06:32 The Mental Grind of Major Championship Golf

08:59 Our Favorite Tournaments

11:41 How Tommy Fleetwood Gave Away His Best Chance To Win

16:03 The Role of Luck in Golf

16:36 Aggression vs. Defense in Golf Strategy

19:29 Commitment Above All Else

22:20 Is Tiger Woods The Luckiest Player In Golf History?

25:17 Creating Your Own Luck in Golf

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Andy Walker celebrates his 50th birthday as the PGA TOUR comes to his new hometown of Detroit. Scott Walker comes for the party, and stays for the content, which takes you inside the ropes of The John Shippen. Joe Hooks talks about his win in The Shippen, and what it means for the event. Scott & Andy talk about what it means to have "Big Show Game".

Then, for the Bars Exam, we drop some lyrics at the drop of a dime, baby!

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

01:10 Joe Hooks Wins The John Shippen

03:02 Joe Hooks Says Why This Win Matters So Much

04:58 Who's Next? The Talent On Display at The Shippen

10:47 It's Lonely On The Road

11:54 How Stress Shows Up In The Body

15:22 It's Not A Gift If You Take It

19:02 Big Unc Energy

20:32 Party Favors

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Some major championships elevate stars. Some create them.

Scott and Andy react to J.J. Spaun turning Oakmont into his platform to stardom. From the resilient recovery on the front nine, to the shots that lead to back-to-back birdies to close out his masterpiece, we break it all down. Andy talks about his background with Spaun over the years as well.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

02:01 How The Rain Affected The Championship

05:16 What Made The Final Putt So Improbable

07:06 Who Is J.J. Spaun?

10:10 Should You Look At Leaderboards When Contending?

14:11 How The Other Contenders Washed Out

18:04 Will Scottie Scheffler Regret This Championship?

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While Andy is away, Jerry Foltz, lead announcer for LIV Golf, joins Scott to talk about why it is premature to give the U.S. Open to Scottie Scheffler, who are the best players in the world right now, and where LIV Golf stands in its third season. This conversation from longtime friends literally talks about all aspects of the golf world.

00:00 Show Open

01:09 Memories of Erin Hills

04:16 The Bryson DeChambeau Breakdown

09:17 Is Brooks Cooked?

12:46 The LIV Golf Experience

19:35 Global Impact and Audience Growth

23:38 Will They Or Won't They (Merge)

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Could Scottie Scheffler win a fight with 100 gorillas? No...but he could win a fight with 155 other golfers. Andy and Scott try to find 5 players not named Scheffler who can win the 125th U.S. Open. 

Scott and Andy draw comparisons between Scheffler to Tiger Woods at his peak, especially in light of Scheffler's odds for the 2025 US Open. The episode dives into the formidable nature of Oakmont, the venue for the 2025 US Open, emphasizing its demands on precision and power. Andy shares insights on the course’s extreme difficulty, recounting experiences at similar challenging venues. The show wraps up with a Bars Exam segment and plans for celebrating Andy's upcoming 50th birthday.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

05:19 Comparing Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods

07:33 The Challenge of Oakmont

14:48 Majors Poker - Top Contenders

27:38 Bars Exam (East Coast/Solo Artist/2020s)

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Scott travels to Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, to interview Michael Block, renowned for his performance at the 2023 PGA Championship. On the range, Scott and Michael talk about Block's unexpected rise to stardom, the pressures and changes it brought to his career, and his teaching philosophy which focuses on feel over technicalities. Block also shares personal anecdotes, insights into notable golfers like Rory McIlroy, and his aspirations for the future, including participating in the Champions Tour. You will gain a deeper understanding of Block's approach to golf, both as a player and a coach, and his reflections on handling success and fame.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

02:13 Michael Block's Teaching Philosophy

04:58 Career Reflections

07:01 Future Aspirations and Inspirations

08:11 Playing with Rory McIlroy

09:42 The First Time His Wife Saw Him Cry

13:55 What His First Major Taught Him

19:39 YouTube Golf & How It Has Changed Golf

23:57 How To Play Under Pressure

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Scott Walker and Andy Walker delve into the recent PGA Championship, highlighting Scottie Scheffler's victory and his ability to fix issues mid-round, and what to make of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm coming up short. Then, we talk upcoming NCAA Division I golf championships, with an insightful conversation with Conrad Ray, two-time NCAA Champion Stanford Men's Coach. The hosts further explore the importance of strategy over swing aesthetics, with anecdotes from legendary golfers like Tiger Woods and Notah Begay. They conclude with reflections on the nuances of college versus professional golf development, shedding light on why the college pathway might be crucial for aspiring golfers.

Chapters

00:00 Show Open

00:53 Scottie Scheffler's PGA Win Analysis

02:09 Bryson DeChambeau's Breakdown

03:43 Jon Rahm's Resurgence

04:46 NCAA Championships Overview

05:55 Stanford Women's Golf Dominance

06:49 Men's NCAA Golf Preview

08:42 Conrad Ray Interview

09:56 Lessons From Playing With Tiger

19:33 Slowing The Game Down

25:45 Should Future Pros Play College Golf

28:42 Swinging vs. Scoring

30:18 What Data Is Important?

33:14 The Art of Scoring

36:26 Bars Exam

39:49 Andy Talks U.S. Senior Open Qualifying

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It's a major championship week...so you know Majors Poker is back!

Andy shares his recent play as he prepares for the US Senior Open. You get a sneak peak of our content with Michael Block, highlighting his emotional PGA Championship experience playing with Rory McIlroy in the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship

Then, we dive into Majors Poker, selecting and debating potential winners of the upcoming PGA Championship. And Andy tries the Bars Exam from an OG with a new album

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Edge: PGA Tour Championship Week

01:06 Andy Walker's Golf Journey and Senior Open Qualifying

03:43 Michael Block's Life-Changing PGA Championship Experience

08:01 Handling Pressure and Expectations in Golf

10:45 Majors Poker: Predicting the PGA Championship

15:25 Debating the Masters Picks

16:13 Narrowing Down the List

17:41 Finalizing the Top Picks

18:24 Majors Poker Draw

22:16 Our PGA Championship Predictions

23:08 The Bars Exam

27:56 Our Upcoming Content

Bars Exam Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96F7ZoQIAuM

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