Under the Strap

This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Aaron Flener, caddie for J.T. Poston. Winners at the John Deere Classic this summer, Flener is looking forward to traveling to Hawaii next week for the Sentry Tournament of Champions. One of the jolliest caddies, it’s a treat for the Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz to spend some time with him over the holidays - drinks in hand!

“Big Cat” reflects on ’22 and looks forward to ’23, and they open the mailbag to answer some listener questions, including the best ways for interested caddies to get their start on the Korn Ferry Tour. Filled with funny stories, including what it’s like to stay at Colt Knost’s house during the Phoenix Open, this is a perfect window into this time of year for a caddie on tour. Thanks for listening and all the best for the New Year!

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In this episode of Under the Strap, we enjoy a great conversation with Jonathan Coachman, aka "Coach," a versatile sports announcer with current ties to the PGA Tour, CBS Sports, and @Sportsline. An alumnus of SportsCenter, Coach jumped into his current trajectory after nearly a decade with WWE - oftentimes playing alongside The Rock. Coach and Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz chat about his career path and tie it all back into the current golf narrative.

Filled with wit and wisdom, and great energy, Coach opines on camera in a way few do these days. Highlighted by segments about the late, great, Stuart Scott, decisions made by Phil Mickelson, and his friendship with Tiger Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava. Would The Rock win the presidency in 2024? Listen and find out!

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This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Keith Stewart, longtime PGA of America professional, and now also, golf betting guru. Follow Keith’s insights on Twitter and Instagram @ReadtheLine_. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz, is caddying this week on Tour, so he and Keith linked up in person for a fun conversation.

Keith helps to break down the RSM Classic and provides a wrap on the year that was on the PGA Tour. Notably, he also reminisces about his time at Isleworth Country Club in the early 2000s, where he spent a lot more time than most with Tiger Woods, at the peak of his powers. Stewart provides interesting insights into how Tiger’s December may unfold and what it might indicate for his 2023 season on Tour - it’s good news!

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This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Sam Workman, caddie for Steve Alker on the Champions Tour. Alker has had four wins this season and leads the Charles Schwab Cup with two weeks remaining. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz chats with Workman on their journey and the highlights along the way.

Sam shares fun stories about caddie life, including rooming with Fluff, as well as dinners served off the back of his pickup truck. Sam also expounds the exact moment he saw Alker’s confidence change last year and which victory was his favorite this season. A thorough review of his stats and finishes, as well as details about what their game plan is going into the final stretch of the season with the Cup on the line.

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This episode of Under the Strap features retired NFL running back Danny Woodhead. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz and Woodhead, both Nebraska natives, enjoy a fun conversation about football, golf and caddying. While Danny scored a touchdown for the Patriots in Super Bowl 46, the plus handicap had a highlight on the golf course this summer that he said equaled and from which his logo was born!

Conversation about his career - Brady, Belichick, and Rivers name drops, plus others; his transformation as a competitive amateur golfer; shoutout to his buddy Joe Skovron, winning caddie for Tom Kim in Vegas, plus what he would value in a caddie; and, a funny exchange about which position on a football team is closest to a caddie. Woodhead has removed his chin strap and goes Under the Strap for an entertaining hour.

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In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, it’s Vegas! The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz brings on Rick Gehman, one of the top golf gambling experts around. Founder of RickRunGood.com, Gehman has developed his own proprietary analytics tools to gain an edge in this booming market.

The guys brief on the Presidents Cup, Rick's pick to win Sanderson Farms (tied for the lead on the back nine!), how he evaluates players, a few to keep an eye on this season, caddies and what he’s got planned for the tournament in his hometown this week, plus a fun rapid-fire at the end. An interesting episode with another golf podcaster!

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In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz catches up with Mark Immelman, brother of Presidents Cup International team captain Trevor Immelman. Mark, an accomplished broadcaster, author and golf coach, will be at Quail Hollow for the call and provided some interesting takes on this week’s event.

Also, key moments in Trevor’s young playing days, perspective on the current fracture in professional golf as the son of the former commissioner of the South African Tour, the college football coach advising Trevor, the best golf he saw last season and some fun caddie shoutouts.

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In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz riffs with Will Wilcox, professional golfer turned caddie for last month’s U.S. Amateur finalist Ben Carr.

Wilcox has turned his life around in a big way in the last half-year, quite publicly, and he details the positive effects he’s realized. They break down in detail his U.S. Am experience that resulted in a 2023 Masters invite and bounce around stories from Willy’s playing days and his current gig podcasting.

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In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz catches up with Matt Minister, aka “Revy,” caddie for defending FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay.

Recorded days before their recent BMW Championship title defense, Minister is on record as saying their season wouldn’t quite be a success without a win - now it is! He talks in detail about their approach to the Tour Championship last year with the FedEx Cup on the line, plus how grateful he is to be working for such a high-earning pro. Family sacrifice, team structure, major championships, and the current state of professional golf are all topics covered in this episode.

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In this week's Under The Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz welcomes a handful of his peers as they readied for round three of the Wyndham Championship: Aaron Flener (J.T. Poston), A.J. Montecinos (Adam Svensson), Billy Spencer (Sungjae Im), Steve Hale (Richy Werenski) and trainer Cornel Driessen.

Our host recaps the breaking news of the day when Will Zalatoris parted ways with caddie Ryan Goble and how Austin Smotherman affected the cutline – and his standing in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Rathouz, who was on the bag for Stephan Jaeger, snuck into the weekend on the back of his player's birdie-birdie finish Friday. A light way to gain insight into the morning of a weekend on Tour and some fun nuggets and insightful takes.

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