Must Play - A Golf Podcast

In this episode of Must Play, we’re giving you a full Papago Golf Club Review to see where it really belongs among the best Phoenix golf courses.Shawn & T.J. welcomed back recurring guest Mike Dressor to break down the headlines surrounding Papago Golf Club, explore its history in the Phoenix golf scene, and figure out where it truly belongs among the best Phoenix golf courses. If you’re planning a Phoenix golf trip or wondering whether Papago deserves a spot in your regular rotation, this episode gives you an honest, first-hand perspective.We start by talking about what makes Papago unique, from its distinct backdrops to perhaps one of the best post-round hangs at Lou's. We also get into how the course plays for different skill levels, what golfers should expect on their first visit, and how Papago compares to other similarly priced, public options in the area. From there, we dig into the history of Papago Golf Club and why it continues to be a favorite for locals, visitors, and college golfers alike.To wrap it up, we put Papago through our 10-question Must Play grading rubric, evaluating everything from the courses pace of play and value to it's logo/pro shop and food at the turn. Tune in to hear the answer to the question golfers actually care about: Is Papago Golf Club a true Must Play, or just a solid Phoenix public course?👉 Follow for more golf course reviews, golf conversations, and episodes that make the game of golf a little more casual.MUST PLAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY DEVEREUX GOLFHead over to devereuxgolf.com and use code FAIRWAGERS20 for 20% off your orders...always.OUR SOCIALSMust Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustplaypodFairWagers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdie

In this episode of Bonus Round, we’re diving deep into golf exercise, mobility, and performance with Dr. Nima Enayati from TeeItUpPT in San Diego, CA .Nima joins us to talk about his background, his Titleist Performance Institute certification, and why he believes not just the golf offseason is the perfect time for golfers to get screened to prevent something from going wrong. We break down the essentials of golf stretches, mobility, and strength training, giving you practical ways to protect your body and level up your swing without overcomplicating your training.We start with why mobility and stretching aren’t the same thing, go through some mobility tests golfers can do at home, the most common restrictions he sees, and the three mobility exercises every golfer should be doing—even without seeing your swing.Then we move into stretching: what golfers get wrong, and Nima’s go-to daily stretch plan (plus the most overrated stretch golfers keep wasting time on). From pre-round routines to long-term flexibility work, you’ll walk away with a simple, effective structure you can follow immediately.Finally, we dig into resistance training for golfers: the biggest myths he hears, what movements actually build power, his three must-do exercises for golfers with only 20 minutes a day, and the one move he’d choose above all else.If you want to feel better, swing better, and play better golf—this one’s loaded with all sorts of golf tips and tricks.👉 Subscribe to FairWagers for more golf course reviews, interviews with fellow popular golfers, and laid-back golf conversations.SPONSORED BY BIRD DARTS (birddarts.com): Don’t miss their Black Friday sale - 10% off single packs and 20% off 4-pack and cartons!MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NIMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teeituppt/Website: https://teeituppt.com/OUR SOCIALSMust Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustplaypodFairWagers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersgolfMORE PLACES TO WATCH/LISTEN TO MUST PLAY:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FairWagers?sub_confirmation=1Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/must-play-a-golf-course-review-podcast/id1768441213ARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdie

In this episode of Must Play, we deliver our Phoenician Golf Club Review, one of the most talked-about resort courses in Arizona. We’re joined by golf photographer Brian Oar, who shares how he got his start behind the lens, his experiences shooting world-class courses, and what makes The Phoenician such a unique stop in the desert.We dive into everything that defines a great golf experience from the course conditions and layout to the surrounding history of the iconic Scottsdale resort. Together, we break down the our highlights of the Phoenician Golf Club, debate where it ranks among the best golf courses in Phoenix, and ultimately put it through the our 10-question grading rubric, the Must Play Test.If you’re planning a golf trip to Arizona or just love hearing about world-class golf courses, this episode gives you a look inside one of the state’s most unique tracks, solely based upon its location. Grab a drink and join us for another casual, beverage-worthy golf chat.👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Must Play — featuring golf course reviews, travel guides, and honest, casual golf talk.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BRIAN OARHis Website: https://www.brianoar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianoar/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChdUZDJ3eX8er2kqk5XT9VgOUR SOCIALSMust Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustplaypodFairWagers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersLISTEN TO MUST PLAY ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER:YouTube: FairWagers Golf & Must Play PodcastApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/must-play-a-golf-course-review-podcast/id1768441213ARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdieSPONSORED BY DEVEREUX GOLFCheck out the latest collections at https://devereuxgolf.com - use code FAIRWAGERS20 to always get 20% off your order

We’re diving into Northwood Golf Club, one of California’s most unique nine-hole tracks, with none other than Monterey Golf Guy himself, Derek Thomas. In this episode of the Must Play: Level Select, Derek joins Shawn and T.J. to talk about his golf life in Monterey, the community he’s built through the Twilight Social Club, and his pitch for why Northwood deserves the Must Play label.Designed by Alister MacKenzie (ahem...Augusta National) and set among towering redwoods of Northern California, Northwood Golf Club sparks one of our best debates yet; would Shawn rather be buried here or at the Lodge at Torrey Pines? Derek breaks down what makes it special, from course layout and its unique clubhouse and food offering to the overall vibe that keeps players coming back. Oh and we can't forget about pulling in some of our favorite Northwood Golf Club reviews from the internet and see how they compare to Shawn & Derek's first-hand experiences.If you’re into California golf culture, hidden gems, or just love listening to some golf sickos chat over a few laughs, this episode’s right up your alley.👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Must Play — featuring golf course reviews, guest interviews, casual golf talk and us always asking the question "but is it a Must Play?"DEREK'S SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/monterey_golf_guyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@montereygolfguyOUR SOCIALSMust Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustplaypodFairWagers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersgolfARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdieTHIS EPISODE OF MUST PLAY WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BIRD DARTS

The Ryder Cup is headed to Bethpage Black in 2025, and we’ve got headlines, history, trivia, and even a wager to go along with breaking it all down. In this episode of Must Play: Bonus Round, we’re joined by our friend Nish Agarwal from the Top 100 in 10 Podcast to break down the biggest storylines heading into the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course. With Nish repping Team Europe and us pulling for Team USA, you’ll get both sides of the hype, history, and some friendly banter leading up to golf’s biggest team event.We kick things off with a look at the headlines dominating Ryder Cup talk — from player choices to squashing prior beefs — before diving into the legendary Bethpage Black, one of the most intimidating courses in the world. Along the way, we sprinkle in trivia ranging from the famous Bethpage Black warning sign to general course history. Finally, we lay our Ryder Cup predictions on the line and seal it all with a wager that will make this year’s Cup even more fun to follow.If you’re a golf fan who loves Ryder Cup energy, Bethpage lore, or just some good-natured back-and-forth between US and UK fans, this episode is for you. Grab a pint (or a few beers) and settle in.👉 Follow us for more golf course reviews, previews, and all things golf talk. Also, if you enjoy Must Play please take the time to rate us 5 stars as it helps our podcast out a ton.OUR SOCIALS Must Play InstagramFairWagers InstagramTikTokLISTEN/WATCH TO MUST PLAY ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER: FairWagers on YouTubeMust Play on Apple MusicARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE

In Episode 30 of Must Play: Level Select, we’re heading to Boston to preview William J Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park—a muni with more golf-related history than you can even imagine and a layout that still holds up over a hundred years later.This place is old-school in all the best ways. Tree-lined holes. Sneaky doglegs. Greens that don’t need to be flashy to punch you in the mouth. And it’s right in the middle of the city, which means you can rip driver and grab a cannoli within 10 minutes of finishing 18 or just head straight to the parking lot for a cookout and some adult beverages.Joining us is Noah Kortkamp—the guy behind Golfer’s Anonymous, Golf Eden, and the account you’ve definitely seen on your feed, @golf_culture1 on Instagram. We talk about why Franklin Park feels like such a time capsule, how it fits into the broader Boston golf scene, and why this muni might be one of the most slept-on rounds in the Northeast.If you’ve been looking for a William J Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park preview, this is the one. We talk a little bit of course history, have Noah walk us through playing there the first time, give some reviews of other online reviews, and then Noah talks us through 3 questions he thinks it would pass on the Must Play Test!Tune in as we ask the question...but is it a Must Play?This episode of Must Play: Level Select is brought to you by Bird Darts Premium Golf Tees.FIND NOAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golf_culture1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@golf_cultureSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4AZo3MtQJIZDLqRsRApTMgApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golfers-anonymous/id1729282260Golf Eden: https://www.instagram.com/eden__golf/LEARN MORE ABOUT WILLIAM J. DEVINE AT FRANKLIN PARKWebsite: https://www.cityofbostongolf.com/course/william-j-devine-golf-courseOUR SOCIALSMust Play Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustplaypodFairWagers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersLISTEN TO MUST PLAY ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDERMust Play Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3U3FiSS3o6pCYHvd9opz88Must Play Podcast on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/must-play-a-golf-course-review-podcast/id1768441213PODCAST ARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdie

In Episode 28 of Must Play: Level Select, we’re heading to Beulah, Michigan, to preview a course that perfectly blends small-town charm with big-time golf character: Champion Hill Golf Course. Nestled in the rolling hills of northern Michigan, this is one of those rare courses that feels equally welcoming for casual players and compelling for experienced golfers chasing smart shot-making.Joining us is Marco from The Scratch Golf Show, who helps us break down what makes Champion Hill a standout in a state loaded with top-notch golf. From wide, forgiving fairways that tempt you to swing away, to greens with subtle breaks that keep you honest, Champion Hill’s layout is strategic without ever feeling punishing.We walk through Marco's first impressions of the course, dive into some reviews from around the internet, and see how it would fair against a few of the questions from the Must Play Test. Marco raves about how it manages to feel like a “hidden gem” despite being one of the most accessible public courses in the region. If you’re putting together a Michigan golf trip, this episode makes the case for why Champion Hill should be on your shortlist alongside the bigger names like Arcadia Bluff & Crystal Downs.If you’ve been searching for a Champion Hill Golf Course preview, this episode covers what to expect: scenic views, approachable yardage, & friendly pricing!This episode of Must Play: Level Select is brought to you by Bird Darts Premium Golf Tees.FIND MARCO ON SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScratchGolfShowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thescratchgolfshowOUR SOCIALSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairwagersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairwagersLISTEN TO MUST PLAY ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDERMust Play Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fairwagersMust Play Podcast on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/must-play-a-golf-course-review-podcast/id1768441213PODCAST ARTWORK BY 8-BIT BIRDIE: https://www.instagram.com/8bitbirdie