The Course Of Life

A rare playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a preview of the PLAYERS, and Golf Cask Founder Brian Bailie. For the first time in a long time the Arnold Palmer Invitational went to a playoff, while Scottie and Rory were nowhere to be seen. All the new young guys were on display at the Puerto Rico Open, including Blades Brown and John Daly Jr, but it was another young player who won in his tournament debut. The Asian Swing ended at the Blue Bay LPGA, where a Korean had a roller coaster final day before holding off a local Chinese pro for the win. Casey Jarvis has been all the talk on the DP World Tour's African swing, and he almost made it 3 in a row before falling just short. Zach Johnson, fresh off his 50th birthday, made his way to the Champions Tour, and easily notched himself his first victory. The PGA TOUR now heads to TPC Sawgrass for the PLAYERS, and Alex needs to know if Michael considers it golf's fifth major. March is a busy month with Alex's Austin getting ready for SXSW, Michael's Savannah gearing up for St Patrick's Day, and airlines doing crazy stuff. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of 2024's "Saturday Night," while Alex is getting inundated with videos of driverless cars. This week's guest is Brian Bailie, the founder of Golf Cask. Brian shares why he formed an online community who like golf, whiskey, and cigars (or at least one of the three), how the community serves its members, and how Ireland provided pivotal in Brian's journey into loving whiskey. "Alex's Bits" gives us our much needed tidbits of college basketball knowledge, including an undefeated fighting to make the bracket, and a big upset in the Women's SEC Tournament. Michael is excited for college hockey, as the guy's alma mater Quinnipiac Bobcats punched their ticket after winning the ECAC Women's Tournament, and the men look to get started in the ECAC Tourney this weekend. NFL Free Agency is getting hot, but Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants are pretty quiet so far. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a surprising story of free swag in a grocery store, while Michael shows off his diverse bread menu at the bakery this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf can be hard at the Cognizant Classic, Alex goes to another PopStroke, and Purdue Boilermaker Austin Klug joins the podcast. The golf gods did not smile on Shane Lowry at the Cognizant Classic as he dunked two in the water to give up the win. The Seminole Pro-Member tournament is a crazy member-professional that usually includes Tiger Woods. But his absence is making Alex weary of future golfing prospects this season. The LPGA stayed in Asia for the HBC Women's World Championship, where Australian Hannah Green finished with bogeys but was still able to hold on to win. The DP World Tour stayed in Africa, where Casey Jarvis got his second win in a row in South Africa. Alex is enjoying the warmer Texas weather is went down to San Antonio to check out that city's PopStroke, where he enjoyed the golf and the vibes. Michael, meanwhile, is getting ready for St Patrick's Day by checking out Savannah's Slithering. In Tuned In, Alex is watching the "new" "Scrubs," while Michael is telling us to avoid "We Always Lived In The Castle." This week's guest is Purdue Boilermaker Austin Klug. The Senior Pitcher chats with Alex about why pitchers are better golfers, plus the state of his golf game when he isn't on the mound. Alex gives us his weekly college basketball update, including the only remaining unbeaten team in D-I. Michael gives us a college hockey update (well, an alma mater update) as the boy's Quinnipiac Bobcats clinch their sixth straight regular season conference title. Alex gets Michael's take on the new pitch challenge system in baseball and how the umps keep getting it wrong, plus if the World Baseball Classic is worth it. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is checking out a new Buc-ees item ever time he visits one, and Michael doesn't understand a regional food item some Savannahians find "good." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unknown wins at Tiger's Genesis Invitational, the Olympics wrap up in Italy, and golf handicap cop Yip Strickler. The Genesis Invitational had a new winner claim victory by the skin of his teeth over some of the greats of the game, while Scottie Scheffler's impressive streak came to an end. Tiger gave his usual press conference at Riviera, and gave an exciting answer if he will play at Augusta this year. The Honda LPGA Thailand kicked off the competitive LPGA season, and the World's Best won again. The DP World Tour was in Africa for the Magical Kenya Open, where a Kenyan made the cut for the first time. Next week, the LPGA Tour keeps going in Asia, while the PGA TOUR starts their Florida Swing at PGA National. Alex got to enjoy the Round Rock Classic, collegiate baseball tournament in Austin, and caught up with Purdue catcher/outfielder Sergio DeCello. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the mockumentary classic "Waiting for Guffman," and the guys give their last impressions of the Winter Olympics. This week's guest is Yip Strickler, known for catching those who cheat on their golf handicap. Yip chats with Alex about the different ways players cheat, how he catches them, and more on his content. Alex gives an update in college basketball and we are three weeks away from March Madness, including a surprising "Final Four" weekend that just happened. Michael gives a college hockey update, where our Quinnipiac Bobcats look to secure a top seed in the tournament, but if your school name has Michigan in it, then you seem to be doing well. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a review of the a fun new food truck in Austin, Golden Castle, and Michael gives a diet update as he struggles to continue losing weight. 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

A race to the most wins in the golf world, a Super Bowl to forget for Alex, and the PGA Retailer of the Year. A playoff victory gave Chris Gotterup his second win for he young PGA TOUR season, making us all wonder how long this play will last. Patrick Reed is winning in bunches on the DP World Tour, making Alex think Reed could be "better" than Scottie Scheffler this year. LIV Golf finally got what they wanted, but at what cost? The TOUR heads to Pebble Beach and the start of a great couple of months of golf. Winter is over in the south as the heat start to return, making Michael and Alex excited for what's next. In Tuned In, Michael watches the Oscar winning musical Chicago, while Alex and Michael share their takes on the opening weekend of the Winter Olympics. This weeks guest is Jared Henzlik, the Director of Retail at Big Cedar Lodge. Jared chats with Alex at the PGA Show, where he was named the PGA Merchandiser of the Year, and gives us the inside baseball of how to buy merchandise to sell across 21 different points of sale at the Missouri resort complex. Alex provides his quick college basketball update, and gets Michael excited about Quinnipiac's chances of making the big dance. The Super Bowl in San Francisco was disappointing for Alex, who can't believe how poorly it went, not just for his resurgent Patriots, but also for his prop bets. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is in love with Birria tacos, while Michael is lost when it comes to Valentine's Day this weekend. 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

The PGA Show was B I G. Plus Scottie back to his old ways, and a chat with LPGA Legend Tracy Hanson. Scottie Scheffler wasted no time returning to his winning ways at this weekend's American Express, winning his 20th time on TOUR and cementing his growing legacy as one of the game's all time best. The LPGA kicks off their season in Orlando at the Tournament of Champions, where the celebrities gather together to get the season started in style. Alex was at the PGA Merchandise Show last week, exploring the massive convention hall and checking out brand after brand. He shares chats he had with professional pickleball player Susannah Barr and content creator and now snack maker Hally Leadbetter. Alex left sunny Orlando and returned to wintery Texas as most of the country dived into a horrible winter storm this weekend. In Tuned In, Michael finally watches the classic "Casablanca," while Alex can't get over Alex Honnold's crazy free solo climb in Taipei. This week's guest is LPGA Legend Tracy Hanson. In her chat with Alex, Tracy shares what it was like playing golf in the summers in Idaho, how the LPGA was different I the 1990s compared to today, and more. College basketball season is heating up at March Madness is nearing, and Alex can't ignore the league's leading scorer Dior Johnson, who barely players for a school we've never heard of. The Super Bowl is set as the New England Patriots defy the odds and return once again to face off against the Seattle Seahawks. Alex can't wait to see what happens as the Pats return to their rightful home. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a new favorite beverage to get on a plane. 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

Brooks Koepka jumps back to the PGA TOUR, the NFL Wild Card Weekend was exactly that, and RepSpark Founder and CEO Meghann Butcher goes inside baseball on golf merchandise. Brooks Koepka officially tries to return to the PGA TOUR, and after Alex and Michael talk about it (and finish recording) then come back to share breaking news that changed everything they talked about. Tiger's TGR Foundation is having a Birthday Gala to kick off the year, and it's full of 2000's celebrities and Tiger's favorite foods. Vijay Singh, the "favorite" golfer of Alex and Michael, is returning to the PGA TOUR thanks to a little used exemption, and the guys wonder why. The Sony Open kicks off the season this weekend, but is this the last time the TOUR goes to Hawaii? Alex's Dry January is off to a great start, but how is he being social at the bar without the booze? In Tuned In, Michael watches the 2025 Oscar favorite "A Real Pain," while Alex is catching the Golden Globes and the new season of Beast Games. This week's guest is Meghann Butcher, the founder and CEO of RepSpark. Meghann chats with Alex about how RepSpark connects golf brands with pro shops, giving us the inside baseball look at how the merchandise gets onto the shelves and how you, as a golfer, can influence what your favorite pro shop carries. College Football hurdles towards the National Championship, and Miami gets to play a home game, and probably lose, against this season's powerhouse that is Indiana. In the NFL, the Wild Card Weekend was, well, wild. Alex breaks down the games from the weekend and looks ahead to his Patriots winning some more games. Michael shares some weird headlines in baseball, including how the Athletics may need a new name, and how baseball may grow and change in ways that makes the PGA TOUR's proposed changes seem small in comparison. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying the January diet tacos and pizza, while Michael's busy social calendar is costing him dearly. 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

Tiger turns 50! Happy Birthday to the GOAT as Alex and Michael draft their top 5 best Tiger moments. Plus a conversation with Pat Sheridan and Tom Loftus, behind the American Minigolf Alliance, share what's making mini golf so popular today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for our annual Festivus episode, where we celebrate the year that was, the year that is coming, and put in all in a box created by our favorite TV show, Seinfeld. Airing of Grievances: We've got problems about the last year, and we're going to let you know what they are! Like how people drive, how bad Team USA was in the Ryder Cup, and how expensive everything is. Great Feats of Strength: A lot of people did some strong things this year, and we shout out their accomplishments, like Rory completing the Grand Slam and Scottie winning two more majors. Festivus Miracles: We look forward to 2026 and predict what amazing things may happen, like Taylor's wedding going off without a hitch, or Tommy Fleetwood finally winning a major. And we finish, as always, with food and our fondest memories of the past year, including Michael's part of the journey of growth at Auspicious Bakery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Swirling rumors of whose in and whose out in LIV, the start of the college football playoffs, and our resident Holiday and Christmas expert Brandi Milloy returns. Rumors are swirling about Brooks Koepka's future at LIV, and who may be coming in to the rival tour. The Grant Thornton Invitational's winning duo included one golfer who has fulfilled the "modern grand-slam." Scottie Scheffler won another Player of the the Year Award, as if there was any doubt. The Korn Ferry's Q-School gave guys the their last chance to secure a TOUR card for 2026, and former guest Dylan Wu did just that in dramatic style. Hanukkah is here and Christmas is right around the corner as Alex and Michael are deep in the holidays now. In Tuned In, Michael is enjoying, yet is mildly annoyed, at the audiobook version of Dune, while Alex is flipping between the Taylor Swift Eras Tour documentary and the P. Diddy documentary. This week's guest is Brandi Milloy, returning to the podcast for the sixth time. Brandi shares updates for her year including trips to Germany and Prague, plus givers her annual tips for a successful Christmas including how to break the ice with the family. College football has entered its bowl season, and the first round of the college football playoffs begin this weekend. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots finally tally a loss, while the Chiefs aren't looking too hot with a season ending injury to Patrick Mahomes. Michael shares an amazing rebrand for the Madison Capitols hockey team, who for "Birds Aren't Real" night became the Surveillance Swans. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying an amazing cheese steak, while Michael shares a review of the newest Italian eatery in Savannah, Lucia Pasta Bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiger talks about the potential new, shorter PGA TOUR, and Pheonix's Private Chef William Turner returns to the podcast. At the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods talked at length about the proposed changes and shortening of the PGA TOUR's schedule to 20 events. Alex and Michael share their thoughts and wonder when this could happen. On the golf course at the Hero, Hideki Matsuyama won in a playoff in the birdie fest in the Bahamas. The DP World Tour had two events this weekend, but it was Rory's odd shot off a fruit that caught the world at the Australian Open. This weekend's Grant Thornton Invitational is bringing together the best of the LPGA and the not best from the PGA TOUR in an event that isn't living up to its potential. December is here, which means shopping and winter markets and the last month of Michael's board game challenge. In Tuned In, Alex is excited that Fyre Festival Billy McFarland finally completed a festival, and Michael can't believe how much Netflix is paying to buy Warner Brothers. This week's guest is Chef William Turner, who returns to the post after first appearing five years ago. The private chef based in Pheonix, AZ, chats with Alex about how he brings his Low Country roots to the South West, how he's grown his business and the next steps for him as his popularity soars. The college football playoff bracket has arrived and the biggest surprise is Notre Dame, not just being absent, but deciding they don't want to play in any bowl games after being "snubbed." In the NFL, the Packers and Lions make gains, while the Chiefs are looking like a losing team. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares an "exciting" new additional to Boston's Logan Airport food hall, while Michael gives an update on the diet during the hardest time of the year to be on a diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The return of the Skins Game did not disappoint, a potential new shorter PGA schedule frightens Alex and Michael, and a conversation with Swedish golfer and two-time LPGA winner Linn Grant. The Skins Game returns to Thanksgiving weekend and Keagan Bradley did his best to avenge the Ryder Cup. The Hero World Challenge marks the start of silly season in golf as Scottie Scheffler looks for his third straight win in paradise. The PGA TOUR schedule is rumored to potentially decrease drastically, to just 20 events, and Alex and Michael think its starting to sound a lot like some other golf tour that's out there. Thanksgiving weeks is in the books, including karaoke for Alex and a whole lot of baking and cooking for Michael. Alex asks if We Can All Agree at what point the paper towel roll should be replaced. In Tuned In, Alex shares a top Christmas music update, and reveals the winner of the Thanksgiving Giveaway on social media. This week's guest is Linn Grant, 2-time LPGA winner, having just captured the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge. The Swedish golfer chats with Alex about what it was like winning at the ANNIKA, playing with fellow Swedes, and the holiday baking she'll be getting into. College Football had a busy holiday weekend, with Texas causing problems for the Top 5. Plus, Lane Kiffin moves along, and will Bill Belichick follow suit? In the NFL, the Bears get a big win on Friday, and Alex and Michael pretend to know what happened Monday night. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorite Thanksgiving dish from the past week, and Michael looks ahead to next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeeno repeats at the CME, heartbreak on the PGA TOUR, and the Tournament Director of the 2026 KMPG Women's PGA Championship, Laura Frick. Jeeno Thitikul took her second consecutive CME Group Tour Championship and is now the best player in the World, all this at 22 and after only four years on the LPGA. The RSM Classic wrapped up the PGA TOUR season, and other than a new winner, the big news was the players who have unfortunately missed out on keeping their TOUR cards for next season. The LIV guys showed up to the Saudi Invitational, but no fans did, and it was weird. The Skins Game returns on Black Friday, with some major post-Ryder Cup storylines. Thanksgiving is here, and that means a lot of fun for Alex, while Michael is making bread for his community. In this week's Can We All Agree, Alex thinks the DOT's new Civility Campaign which Alex and Michael think all makes sense. In Tuned In, Michael shares how he's become a handy man, while Alex is surprised that Mariah Carey's Christmas hit still isn't in the Top 10. This week's guest is Laura Frick, the Tournament Director for the 2026 KMPG Women's PGA Championship, to be held at Hazeltine in Minnesota. Laura chats with Alex and shares what it means to go to school for a job in the PGA, and how the 2026 KMPG is going to be amazing. The guy's alma mater, Quinnipiac University, it celebrating its first men's basketball win over an ACC team, and the guys couldn't believe it as the Bobcats took down Pitt. College Football's big Thanksgiving weekend includes Texas and undefeated Texas A&M, which could shake up Alex's top 4 teams. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are enjoying an end to an interesting first season in North Carolina. In the NFL, Michael continues to pitch for Bill to come coach the Giants, while Alex's Patriots have the best record in the game. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all Thanksgiving and Michael's birthday plans (or lack thereof) for this big food holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex reports back from a week in Florida at Soleta and The ANNIKA, plus a chat with PopStroke CEO Greg Bartoli. Alex started his Florida week off with a trip to the beautiful Soleta Golf Club, outside of Tampa, and shares a conversation with head pro Aaron Crooks about this amazing new course. Alex then headed to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge to check out the chilly practice rounds and ask questions of Kai Trump and host Annika Sorenstam. The DP World Tour wrapped up their season in Dubai, handing Rory McIlroy his seventh career Race to Dubai win, and Matthew Fitzpatrick claiming the DP World Tour Championship in a playoff over McIlroy. The PGA Tour's incredibly windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship included some runners along the ground instead of flying in the air, one handed putts, and a win for Adam Schenk. The PGA Champions Tour also came to an end as Stewart Cink claimed the season finale, but more notably, Bernhard Langer's streak Champions Tour seasons with a win finally came to an end at 17. Back in Texas, Alex recounts what else he did in Florida for his relaxing vacation, while Michael is busy making hundreds of pounds of bread a day as the bakery sprints into the holiday season. In Tuned In, the guys share a plethora of media that their consuming, including the traveling Broadway show Hadestown, Mariah Carey taking her time to climb the charts, and Harry Potter. This week's guest is Greg Bartoli, the founder and CEO of PopStroke. From Wall Street to a popular mini golf empire with Tiger Woods, Greg chats with Alex about the journey, plus what makes PopStroke so different. College Football season rolls on and Alex shares his top teams, which are a bit different from the AP Poll. The NFL's best still including Alex's Patriots, as Michael's Giants look worse and worse. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares the great food he had in Marco Island, FL, while Michael prepares his Thanksgiving menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIV makes a 18-hole change for 2026, Alex prepare for the LPGA, and a former NFL wide receiver on this week's podcast. The World Wide Technologies Championship gave one American golfer his third win of the season, thanks in no small part, in his words, to not having to worry about Scottie Scheffler this week. LIV Golf is making a big change for 2026: expanding to 72 holes. Something that makes them seem a whole lot like the PGA TOUR. The LPGA finished off their Asian swing with the TOTO Japan Classic, giving one veteran her seventh career win. Alex is headed to the ANNIKA in Florida this week, and is preparing what exactly he's going to ask the stars that show up. In Can We All Agree, Alex asks if we can get rid of hand dryers and just go to paper towels, something that Michael is a little hesitant to do. In Tuned In, Alex shares how their is an AI musical artist climbing the charts, making Michael go mad. This week's guest is Geremy Davis, the former NFL wide receiver who now hosts Golf and Gospel on YouTube. Geremy chats with Alex about playing in the NFL with Eli Manning, and how he uses golf to share his faith with others. College football is getting set into its ways as the top teams keep winning, as expected. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots are poised to be one of the best teams in the NFL after a big road win, making his giddy with excitement. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael asks Alex how long it would take him to shape 450 loaves of challah, something Michael just did at the bakery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A LPGA rookie wins again, pondering Tiger's future, and Sweet Empire's Wells Adams on hosting a baking show. The LPGA's Mayback Championship went to a playoff to produce another win for a tour Rookie. Plus, a look ahead to Alex's trip to the ANNIKA in two weeks. The PGA TOUR comes back at a Tiger Woods designed course this weekend, and Michael wonders if Tiger will go play on the Champions TOUR. Halloween has come and gone, and Alex shares his great weekend, while Michael wonders why his neighbors set up tables for the trick-or-treators. In the new Can We All Agree, Michael fumes about kids taking handfuls and handfuls of candy on Halloween. In Tuned In, Alex can't believe how bad it was without ESPN and ABC thanks to YouTube TV, plus he wonders if rap is dead. This week's guest is Wells Adams, the host of the new baking competition show Sweet Empire on Food Network. Wells returns to the podcast to chat with Alex about what it was like hosting the holiday edition of the new show, eating all the cake while the professional judges took small bites, and how religious of an experience it was to play St Andrews this year. College Football continues to cement its top teams, as Alex shares his top 4 with just a few weeks left. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots remain atop the AFC East, while Michael's Giants struggle again and former New York QB Daniel Jones continues to show amazing success in Indianapolis. The World Series ended in LA's favor after seven games, much to the chagrin of Alex and Michael. But the real headline is how it's great to be a ballplayer named Will Smith for the past 5 years. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares what he's going to do with his leftover Halloween candy, and the guys realize its only 3 weeks till Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The golfing world is (mostly) in Asia again this week, plus Alex asks "Can We All Agree?", and another coach bites the dust in the college world. The Bank of Utah Championship featured an exciting first time winner, who just 7 weeks ago was playing in the lowly PGA Americas Tour. The LPGA's Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, played in Korea, an annual event with teams from all over the world, once again made Michael ask why we don't have a co-ed event on the calendar. The DP World Tour's season finale Genesis Invitational, also in Korea, included some Sunday heroics from three players to keep their Tour cards, including one amazing hole-out. It's late October which means Fall Festivals and more across the country, including the annual East Side Mini Open in Alex's Austin, TX. In a new segment Alex is calling "Can We All Agree?", he asks for everyone to stop taking full-volume face time calls, and to leave a space between when taking a treadmill at the gym. In Tuned In, Michael finally watches the viral sensation "K-Pop Demon Hunters," while Alex is catching the new show "DMV." College Football's Indiana continues to impress, making even Alex come around to them. Meanwhile, LSU fires their coach after a horrific start, but Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick are still at their respective institutions. In the NFL, the Jets finally break out for a big win, Alex and other Patriot fans are about to become insufferable again, and Michael can feel the pain of the Giants. The World Series continues and while Alex and Michael pray for anyone but the Dodgers, the guys don't have great faith. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about what candy will be given out on Halloween night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices