Fore Play

Bubba Watson joins the show alongside longtime caddie Ted Scott just after playing 18 holes with Riggs. The two discuss their relationship and how the internet has interpreted it; they tell stories from winning two Masters; Bubba reveals what he's done with his green jackets and breaks down his relationship with the Ryder Cup; and Bubba discusses his struggles and why his 2018 rebound year means so much to him. There's also MUCH more. All time show! 

Kevin Kisner (40:19), our good buddy and the most laid back guy on TOUR, joins the show for somewhere around the fifth time. We talk changes to Augusta, why Kiz thinks he has no chance at any of this year's majors, clears up his comments on Patrick Reed, chirps us relentlessly, and MUCH more. Also, we discuss the latest news in the Lucas & Krista Glover marriage, Adam Long getting it done in front of Phil, and Tiger making his 2019 debut. Let's go!!! 

Matt Kuchar wins again amid swirling rumors he gypped a local caddie. We weigh in on all that, discuss Hosung Choi making his TOUR debut at Pebble next month, then are joined by renowned course architect David McLay-Kidd (49:04). DMK tells the stories behind building the original Bandon Dunes course as an inexperienced 27-year-old in the 1990s; then discusses the challenges behind designing the Castle Course at St. Andrews; he tells of the sentimentality behind building Machrihanish Dunes; he reveals his thoughts on Augusta National today; he shows his feelings towards rival architect Tom Doak. Truly, DMK is a fascinating guy who loves golf and has evolved dramatically as a course architect over the past two decades, recently building the highly-praised masterpiece that is Mammoth Dunes!

Kevin Chappell joins the show this week. Chappy's a 2017 Tour winner, threatened at the 2018 British Open, and has plenty of time to muck it up with us; he just had back surgery. We talk practice rounds with Kisner, why he didn't get the fusion, and what his plans are with golf's new rules. Before the interview, we tell the story of how the Justin Thomas interview came to be and breakdown our thoughts after nearly an hour chatting with JT!!!

Justin Thomas joins the show for a full hour interview. We've given JT a VERY hard time over the past year, so this is a big one. We ask how many times a day he sees the phrase "get in the bunker"; we break down the Honda Classic incident and the aftermath; we hear exactly what it's like hitting your first tee shot at the Ryder Cup then going 4-1-1; we hear about shooting 63 at the U.S. Open, 59 at the Sony, and winning the PGA with a 200+ yard 7-iron on the 71st hole. We hear about the friendships with Rickie, Rory, Tiger and MUCH more. It's a full length interview with one of golf's biggest stars. Let's go!

It was a big year for the Fore Play crew. Interviews with Tiger Woods on spinal fusion surgery; Bryson DeChambeau on the Frankie Butter Knives; Greg Norman on President Clinton falling at his house; Colin Montgomerie drinking whiskey and talking his near misses; David Feherty on golf's fans; Notah Begay on talking to Tiger before his Tour Championship final round; Keegan Bradley on breaking out of his slump; Kevin Kisner being Kevin Kisner; Stewart Cink on taking down 59-year-old Tom Watson at the British Open. And more. It's all in here -- enjoy the final show of 2018!!!  

Riggs returns from Pebble to talk about playing Pebble, Spyglass, and Spanish Bay, then the guys take a reflective and hilarious walk down the unforgettable 2018 year of golf. From staying at Mr. Gary Player's Masters house to testing the unlimited mulligan theory at Shinnecock to interviewing Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau, the Fore Play crew had a hell of a year. Big thanks to all you guys, our listeners, for coming along!

It's golf podcasting in December -- we're talking Q-School dominance despite stolen clubs, reviewing The Golf Club 2019 video game, and getting deep into several From The Galleries. What's the proper protocol when course maintenance workers are in the way? Is Frankie Butter Knives stubborn or just dumb? Have we ever been happier than we are to learn we have fans in Australia???  

Bryson DeChambeau pokes Frankie “Snapper McGee” Borrelli yet again as we're still buzzing from the Tiger Woods show. In Headlines, Tony Finau can't stop finishing second, Tiger's all set on 2018, and we recount what a drama-filled year it's been. In From The Gallery, how close is too close for the rangefinder, is the square strike illegal, and would you take a Tiger 2019 Masters win if it means he immediately retires???

On this podcast, you will hear Tiger Woods directly answering questions from Riggs. It's only about 3 minutes, but we got Tiger Woods, and it was awesome. Riggs tells the story of how meeting and interviewing Tiger came to be, how Riggs was nervously shaking, how Joey LaCava played a role, and what Tiger was like before, during, and after the chat (also a special Phil Mickelson story). Additionally, we deliver all our hot “The Match” takes, and reveal that Wolf Creek — from the Tiger video games — is actually a real golf course. Biiiiiig show!  

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone except Trent (you'll see why)! Still reeling from last week's monumental Bryson appearance on the show, we're back to breakdown the interview. How Bryson calling in from the hot tub came to be; our thoughts on his answers; our thoughts on the gruesome murder of Frankie Borrelli at the hands of the no. 5 ranked player in the world; where our relationship with Bryson stands going forward. Also, Riggs announces he'll be inside the ropes in Vegas for the Tiger vs Phil match, and we dissect the HBO 24/7! 

Bryson DeChambeau joins the podcast for a full interview... and he does not back down. In the most iconic moment in Fore Play history, Bryson murders Frankie. We ask him about his scientific approach, the single length irons, spritzing his balls, putting with the flagstick in, dealing with the haters, the Ryder Cup fallout, and MUCH more. This is a Fore Play to be remembered.

No golfer is more polarizing to the Fore Play boys than Bryson DeChambeau. In the last week alone, the 25-year-old has said he'll putt with the flagstick in in 2019 (depending on the coefficient of restitution), said there's three quarters in hockey, detailed how he's "neurologically comfortable" on the course, and won his 5th PGA Tour event. Our house has never been more divided. We also talk Lucas Glover's unfortunate finish, Rickie taking ricochet shots, golf dreams and much more. Let's hit it! 

Riggs played a round with Brandel Chamblee this weekend and we're back to discuss that, “The Match,” and much more. We try to figure out what we wouldn't pay $20 to watch Tiger Woods do (spoiler: very little). We also have an update on the logistics of range balls for the pros at tournaments! In FTG, we break down what to wear to an indoor golf simulator, the best course keepsakes, why Frankie pronounces things like an asshole, and adopt a new rule called the "Gallery Rule.”  

The listeners are crying out in droves — the Frankie Butter Knives appears to be a contagious disease infecting people everywhere. It's a dangerous time to be alive so we are warning all fans: listen with extreme caution. In Headlines, we discuss Johnny Miller retiring, Danielle Kang winning a dick trophy in Shanghai, Brooks ascending to world no. 1, and Tiger being all giddy over his machine golf ball putt. In From The Gallery, we debate how cold is too cold for golf, discuss good money games to play, and detail the proper protocol when finding a ProV1 in your range bucket!

Who's crazier, Justine Reed or Krista Glover? How do you handle cart path only? Did Frankie infect a listener with the "Frankie Butter Knives"? What's your recurring golf dream? The boys are back in town and we've got a ton of listener-submitted From The Galleries to get through. In Headlines, we got Johnny Miller retiring, DJ and Brooks making the most cringey video ever, and we debate if the Tiger v Phil match will suck or be awesome. Warning: You will laugh during this show!

Still reeling from our Greg Norman interview and inspired by the Ryder Cup drama, we're back and firing on all cylinders. We're back to digest and react to all the past week's Ryder Cup fallout. Did DJ and Brooks fight each other? Was Paulina involved? Does Spieth hate Reed? Does Reed's wife run his show? Was Jim Furyk disingenuous in his Golf Channel interview? Does Furyk just not have a brain? Is Tiger even more back now that he sucks at the Ryder Cup again? Lots of hot action. Lots to cover. Let's go! 

Legend Greg Norman joins us in studio, and he's even more impressive in person. The Shark tells riveting stories and chops it up like he's simply one of the boys. If he could have one shot to do over again, which would it be? Does he have the best logo in the world? What's the most nervous he's ever been? Is there anything he wished he didn't say? What's his single favorite golf shot to hit? What happened to President Clinton's leg at Norman's house in 1997? What's the most outrageous thing he's heard from the fans? This, folks, is one of our MUST LISTEN shows! 

Frankie and Trent are joined by Riggs from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris as the crew breaks down the brutally disappointing Ryder Cup for the USA. Speaking of USA, the American team is in turmoil: Reed's wife cutting loose on Twitter and Reed going off on Spieth/Furyk to The NY Times. Riggsy also details what it was like being boots on the ground at Le Golf National. 

Riggs calls in from Paris to talk all things Ryder Cup with Frankie and Trent. The guys talk pairings, how to behave in France, media center accommodations across the pond, European fans, Phil/Tiger and a whole lot more.