The Course Of Life

Wyndham Clark goes wire-to-wire, the LPGA heads other Hazeltine, and Alex Loskoski of Chippopotamus Golf. The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills had a lot of wind, a lot of high scores, and Wyndham Clark, the most hated man in golf, claiming another major title. Alex and Michael look at the weekend and wonder if the crowd's disdain for Wyndham went too far. The Meijar LPGA Classic had a crazy come from behind winner in a playoff as the women now head to Hazeltine for the KMPG PGA Championship (and then the Amundi-Evian, and then the Scottish Open, and then the AIG Open Championship). Can Nelly Korda rattle off wins in the final three majors? Alex is going to Denver to check out Red Rocks for a concert, and breaks down his plans for a quick trip to the Mile High City. In Tuned In, Michael can't get over the European's amazement in the mundane things in America, while Alex shares a review of the new movie, "Disclosure Day." This week's guest is Alex Loskoski, the founder of Chippopotamus Golf. Alex shares how his family is helping him design the polos his company sells, how the company got its unique name and logo, and how his son is already playing better than him. Michael and Alex continue talking about "RORY," the new book by Alan Shipnuck, in their summer Book Club series. Two quick major victories, a breakup with the teenage girlfriend, and how Rory almost missed his tee time at the Miracle at Medinah highlight chapters 7-10. In #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex can't believe the value you can get at Chili's, while Michael wonders if anything can be cheap anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelly Korda wins another major, a playoff at Jack's Place, and the Internet's Cart Girl Peyton Cranford. Nelly Korda was calm and collected up until her around-the-world winning put at the US Women's Open. A playoff gave JT Poston his fourth PGA TOUR Victory at Jack's Place, the Memorial. LIV Golf plays one more time, and Dustin Johnson's hole-in-one celebration is nothing if not unemotional. The Longest Day In Golf was Monday as players around the US tried to get into the US Open, including past podcast guests and Tiger Woods connection. Alex and Michael kick off this summer's Book Club with "RORY" by last week's guest Alan Shipnuck. The guys share their favorite tis-bits from the first few chapters, including Rory's confident beginnings in Hollywood. Alex is enjoying life in Texas including having a party on a boat and exploring a charming German town. In Tuned In, Michael enjoys the finale of "America's Culinary Cup," while Alex is preparing for the World Cup. This week's guest is Peyton Cranford, a content creator and the Internet's Cart Girl. Peyton chats with Alex about what it's really like to be serving drinks on the golf course, her grossest request she's ever received on the course, and how she got in on the Content Creator's Tour. The NBA Finals are rolling towards a Knicks championship, but Alex is just hoping the series isn't over by this time next week. In the NFL, the Giants bring back a favorite wide receiver, and Patriots make a big trade, and Alex wonder's if the Giants would trade with the Pats as well. Michael's Yankees are hurting as big names hit the IL, but Alex is counting down the days to the NFL season. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying German food in Fredericksburg, TX while Michael is getting a haul at Buc-ees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super low scores in Texas, questions about golfs future, and US Solheim Cup Angela Stanford. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson was suppose to be hard. It wasn't, as two different players hit 60 and the winning score was -30 as golf's angry man claimed victory in Texas. The PGA TOUR is eyeing a new two-tiered system, and encouraging if not forcing players to stay in their lane, meaning future CJ Cups could be without Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Speith, and more top stars. LIV Golf continues it's slow walk into oblivion, as its future bankruptcy plans draw questions about how it can become profitable. Tiger Woods returned to the US, briefly, and is now back in Europe continuing treatment. Was this a good sign that he got to get away? The Memorial Day Weekend was hot, which meant the pool for Alex, and planning a graduation week for Michael. In Tuned In, Michael is saddened by the end of an era as Stephen Colbert is booted from CBS, while Alex is caught in the RocaNews cycle on YouTube. This week's guest is US Solheim Cup Captain Angela Stanford. Angela chats with Alex about her plans for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, how she'll pick players, and how captaining an away Solheim Cup team is a challenge. The NBA Finals roll on as the finals will return to the New York for the first time in over 26 years. Michael's Giants are poised for a great future, but Jaxson Dart's recent appearance at a political rally draws questions from the lifelong New York fan. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex cooks whatever he has for Memorial Day, while Michael joins his bakery team to celebrate eight years of being the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronomink and a chat with the PGA Professional Champion from Bandon Dunes. The Truist Championship had several interesting names in contention during a busy Sunday, but it was a new Norwegian who claimed his first PGA TOUR victory. At the alternate Myrtle Beach Classic, Brandt Snedeker waited it out and won for the first time in 10 years. The LPGA was in New Jersey for the Mizuho Americas Open at a new course, but it was the same winner as Jeeno Thitikul won for the second year in a row. The DP World Tour was in Spain for the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship where South African Yurav Premlall won by 14 strokes! LIV Golf had a tournament, but nobody saw the big shot by Jon Rahm, but Michael wonders what will happen to Bryson next as the PGA TOUR changes its rules around social media to pander to the big star. This week is the PGA Championship at Aronomink. Alex shares his plans as he attends the first few days outside of Philadelphia, and the guys give their favorites for the season's second major, and one player who you really shouldn't put money on, no matter how many tournaments he's won. Alex recaps his Las Vegas trip, including a visit to an underground speakeasy and the Berlin Wall. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the new movie "The Sheep Detectives," while Alex is transfixed by wrestling behind held in TGL Stadium with the putting greens and bunkers in play. This week's guest is Jesse Droemer, the 2026 PGA Professional Champion. Jesse talks about the challenges he faced at Bandon Dunes, how he's attacking the PGA Championship and his exemptions into PGA TOUR events, plus his Philly Cheesesteak plans at Aronomink. The NBA Playoffs are heating up as Alex sees the New York Knicks as having a clear path to the Finals. Michael's Yankees had a bad weekend in Milwaukee, but really in the National League that has all the power right now. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorites from his trip to Oscars in Las Vegas, while Michael returns to The Grey in Savannah, one of the city's very best restuarants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morikawa wins at Pebble Beach, Obama says aliens are real, and Orlando DJ Kevin Eman. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am had an amazing Sunday finish, but eventually Collin Morikawa held on to win on the Pacific Coast. But what if Scottie could play better on Thursday? Anthony Kim on LIV Golf finally returns to the winners circle after the biggest roller coaster career ever. The LPGA kicks off its new season (for real) in Asia, but Charlie Hull won the PIF Saudi International in commanding fashion. The PGA TOUR heads to the Genesis which means we finally get to hear from Tiger Woods and when he may return to the game of golf. Alex's backyard is going under a crazy transformation into a mini golf hole, and Michael is wondering what Alex's wife is getting out of his shenanigans. In "Do You Remember?" the guys dive into when they first thought about aliens, especially after Barak Obama said aliens are real. In Tuned In, the guys look at some of the biggest Olympic moments from the past week, including a disappointing performance in men's figure skating. This week's guest is DJ and Producer Kevin Eman. Kevin can be found in clubs around Orlando, FL, and chats with Alex about what its like to be a DJ, why he loves requests, and what sporting event he would love to DJ at. Alex's Bracket Bits get us into the March Madness mood with some quick college basketball updates, including a stunner in Arizona. The NBA All Star Weekend... happened. Alex can't believe what its turned in to, and Michael makes us wonder what's happened to the different sports' All Star games. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, they recap their Valentine's weekend food plans, and Alex shares a crazy McDonalds caviar story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An easy win for Justin Rose, more LIV defectors, Super Bowl prop bets galore, and PGA Hope Ambassador DJ Naigan. The Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines had ideal conditions and a runaway win from Justin Rose. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka played the weekend in his first event back, and CBS unveils a new team of broadcasters. The LPGA's Tournament of Champions in cold Orlando, FL ended up getting shortened to 54 holes, baffling Alex and Michael, and the celebrities who still went out and played on Sunday morning. The DP World Tour had an epic collapse, but at the end of the day it was another great showing by Patrick Reed as he says goodbye to LIV golf. Alex and Michael wonder when the bleeding will stop from the rival circuit as numerous players jump ship back to the PGA Tour. The PGA TOUR heads to the party that never stops at the WM Phoenix Open, and Alex quizzes Michael on the big concerts going on all week at TPC Scottsdale. The Winter weather finally slammed into Michael's Savanah with snow and freezing cold temperature, while Alex is contemplating running away from the cold on the new-look Southwest Airlines. In Tuned In, Michael catching "Wicked: Part One" and is enjoying the broadway hits, while Alex is catching the Grammys and the surprising wins at music's biggest night. This week's guest is PGA Hope Ambassador DJ Naigan. DJ chats with Alex from the floor of the PGA Show, and shares his journey from 20 year in the military to PGA instructor. Alex is getting us all ready for March Madness with some college basketball factoids as we head towards the end of the season. Bill Belichick was suprinsgly left out of the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, causing a massive uproar across the sports landscape. But all attention is now on the Super Bowl, as Alex and Michael break down the fun prop bets that make the game exciting no matter what teams are playing. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares an amazing pie experience at a Texas favorite, while Michael is reminding us all that Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf returns in Hawaii, the NFL playoffs heat up, and Large from Barstool Sports talks boxing, NY food, and more. The Sony Hawaiin Open opened up the PGA season for what may be the first and last time, and a familiar name kicked off the season strong. Plus, one grizzled veteran played much better then expected. The PGA TOUR now heads to California for the American Express, and Alex and Michael predict how well Scottie Scheffler will do, not just in his debut, but in his 2026 season. The WTGL announced five stars who will headline the women's simulator league next year, and the international list has lots of star power but is still missing one big name. Rory McIlroy had a surprising choke on the 18th hole of the DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational, making way for Nacho Elvira to claim the tournament. This week is the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL, where all the equipment and apparel and gadget and more companies showcase their newest and best to the world. Alex is ready to fly out to Orlando for his fifth show, and shares what to expect at this golf merchandise mecca. Alex brings in a new segment, "Do You Remember?" asking Michael what he remembers from snow days as a kid in New England. In Tuned In, Michael caught the 2025 Pedro Pascal film Freaky Tales, while Alex is watching the new season of Fear Factor. This week's guest is Michael "Large" McCarthy from Barstool Sports. The former Wall Street guy turned sports commentator and NYC Food Reviewer, shares with Alex what it's like to work for El Presidente, eating great food in New York, and what makes Katz's Deli so special. The NFL's playoffs continue to produce some incredible games this season, as Alex's Patriots look to now have a clear path to the Super Bowl. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is excitedly all-in on the new love of whole milk by the Trump administration, and Michael shares a unique way to get more milk into his diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf's off season may be turning into a Hot Stove season, the NFL enters the playoffs, and the LPGA's Brooke Matthews talks about winning a car and earning status on Tour. "00:00 Intro" "00:43 2026 PGA Season" - The new PGA TOUR season is right around the corner, but is this the last year we start in Hawaii? "03:26 Golf's Hot Stove" - LIV golf's players negotiating contracts is turning this off season in a Hot Stove, and Michael and Alex are here for it. "11:29 Holiday Golf Gear" - Alex and Michael enjoyed the holidays and added some new golf gear to their bags and backyards. "15:19 Year End Wrap Up" - Alex finished our 2025 in Boston, while Michael wrapped up his 2-year game challenge, and started a few new ones for 2026. "23:31 Tuned In" - Michael shares his reviews of several movies, including 2025's The Naked Gun, while Alex finishes up the Taylor Swift documentary on Disney+. "28:55 Brooke Matthews" - This week's guest is LPGA rising star Brooke Matthews, best known for her first ever hole-in-one that netted her a Lamborghini. Brooke chats with Alex about her 2025 season, earning LPGA status, and what's on deck for 2026. "54:38 College Football" - College football heads to the semifinals and there are a number of surprises after the first two weeks of games. "59:09 NFL" - The NFL heads to the Playoffs with Alex's Patriots riding high, and Michael's Giants winning out but losing the top spot in the draft. "1:05:31 AEWF" - As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares some unique snacks he got in Boston's Chinatown, while Michael is recommitting in the diet in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices