In this episode of the Scott Verplank Show, Scott talks with fellow Oklahoma State alum and PGA veteran Rickie Fowler about his recent hole-in-one on one of the nation’s elite courses — Pine Valley Golf Club — his trademark golfing attire and his plan to return to the ranks of the world’s elite golfers.

Episode highlights:

3:44: How his action sports and motorsports background figured in his decision to wear Sunday Orange and play tribute to his alma mater.
6:14: Fowler’s plan to return to the ranks of the world’s elite golfers.
9:26: How the age demographics of tour golfers has changed.
11:13: What’s best for professional golf and the value of an offseason.
14:48: Can team competitions be as popular with fans as they are with players?

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Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
Director of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay Spear

On this episode of the Scott Verplank Show, Verplank and his long-time friend Davis Love III discuss their friendship and golf careers.

They reminisce about their early days as junior golfers and the importance of team competitions like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. They also talk about their own experiences in major tournaments and the challenges of staying competitive as they get older. Thee conversation shifts to the future of professional golf and the ongoing battle for control between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. 

The Scott Verplank Show features top golfers and personalities from the sport past and present. Please visit Scott's sponsors:

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Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
Director of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay Spear

On this episode of the Scott Verplank Show, Scott discusses his experience at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. He talks about walking the golf course with players like Austin Eckroat and Jordan Spieth, and shares his insights on the tournament and the players to watch. 

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
Director of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay Spear

During his PGA of America Hall of Fame career, Randy Smith has taught golf to some of the game’s greats, including the current No. 1 player in the world Scottie Scheffler. On this episode of the Scott Verplank Show, Smith shares his perspective on Scheffler’s early years in the game and what keeps him at the top.

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
Director of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay Spear

On this episode of his show for Sellout Crowd, Scott Verplank interviews Austin Eckroat, the former OSU golfer who broke through this week for his first PGA win. The 25-year-old Edmond native closed the Cognizant Classic on Monday with a four-under 67 to finish 17-under. 

His three-stroke victory at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., came in his 50th PGA start.

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

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Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
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Social Media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
Director of Audience/Sponsor Fulfillment: Jay Spear

For 25 years, University of Oklahoma graduate Doug Ferguson has walked the fairways with golf’s greatest players, chronicling the sport's most memorable moments as the lead golf writer for the Associated Press.

On this episode of the Scott Verplank Show, Verplank and Ferguson discuss the changing landscape of golf journalism, the influence of legendary sports writers on his career, the importance of storytelling and what it was like covering Tiger Woods at his best.

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social Media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

In this episode, Scott Verplank talks with his former North Texas junior golf rival Brandel Chamblee, now one of professional golf’s most recognizable broadcasters.

Chamblee, a Golf Channel analyst, shares his views on among other topics, the impact of LIV golf, the Public Investment Fund and its association with Saudi Arabia.

Episode highlights:
17:18: Chamblee: “We’re risking alienating the lifelong fan of the game.”
19:17: Chamblee: “It’s more about a blind greediness with no respect for what came before them and no obvious sense of debt to future generations.”
21:00: Chamblee on whether the Public Investment Fund and its association with Saudi Arabia or the PGA Tour are more responsible for golf’s divisions.
23:00 Where Chamblee’s dissent with the Public Investment Fund stems from.
24:59: The “Faustian pact” LIV golfers have made 

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

On the latest episode of The Scott Verplank Show, Verplank is joined by PGA Tour rookie and OU alum, Chris Gotterup. The two pros discuss Gotterup’s journey, from his four years at Rutgers, to his phenomenal season with the Sooners, and his road to joining the PGA Tour. They also discuss Gotterup’s New Jersey roots, lacrosse, and what the future holds. 

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

Episode highlights:
0:10-5:55  Transferring to OU
5:55-7:55 Staying in Oklahoma
7:55-13:03 Growing up in New Jersey
13:03-15:15 Korn Ferry Tour
15:15-18:51 Schedule for 2024 and music
18:52-20:23 Gotterup’s potential
20:23-24:25 Best players from Rutgers and OU
28:28-30:12 The value of playing multiple sports as a kid 

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

On the latest episode of The Scott Verplank Show, Verplank is joined by longtime friend and 2023 PGA Champions Tour Player of the Year, Steve Stricker. The duo is also joined by Steve’s daughter Bobbi Stricker, an University of Wisconsin alum and member of the Epson Tour. Stricker and Verplank reflect on the passing of mutual friend Toby Keith, discuss what makes Stricker one of the best putters in golf, Ryder Cup memories, and talk deer hunting. 

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

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🏌️ Steve Stricker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevestrickpga/
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Episode highlights:
Remembering Toby Keith: (0:00-7:44)
The Fighting Mentality: (7:44-10:13
Steve as a Caddy: (10:13-12:50)
The Art of Putting: 12:51-14:57
The First Family of Wisconsin Golf: 14:58-16:42
The Ryder Cup: 16:43-25:30
Hunting: 23:31-28-48

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman
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On the latest episode of The Scott Verplank Show, Verplank is joined by Edmond native, Oklahoma State golf alum and PGA Tour rising star Austin Eckroat. 

Eckroat and Verplank discuss the legendary OSU golf tailgate, Bedlam divides in the family and on the golf course, and the program’s tradition of success. 

Eckroat also dives into who influenced him as a young golfer, his best friends in golf and the experience of playing at the infamously raucous Phoenix Open, which starts Thursday. Eckroat turned pro in 2021 and already has two Top 5 finishes and 4 Top 10 finishes on Tour. He’s also cracked the Top 100 in the world rankings.

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

🏌️ Scott Verplank on Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/scottverplank
🏌️ Scott Verplank on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scott_verplank
🏌️ Austin Eckroat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_eckroat
🏌️ Austin Eckroat on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AustinEckroat

Episode highlights:
0:01: Bedlam and the OSU golf brotherhood
7:00: Matthew Wolff, LIV, and the PGA Tour
8:42: Eckroat’s influences as a young golfer
14:11: The wild world of golf
17:47: Focusing at the Phoenix Open
19:18  Learning and growing as a Golfer
22:49: A look at 2024
25:15: Relationship with PING and country music

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove
Creative Director: Michael Lane
Social media: Bobby Howard
Director of Content: Mike Sherman

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