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Author: Reed Hapke and Josh Esler

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A new podcast about all things golf hosted by two lifelong friends one of whom is a former professional. We'll talk about the love of this game and what it has done for us in our lives. We'll talk this week's events. We'll look back on the previous week. Share stories from the golf course. Discuss news from the world of golf. Maybe have a few laughs. And everything in-between.
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S2E6- Golf is Redemption

S2E6- Golf is Redemption

2026-02-1101:14:39

On this week's episode Reed and Josh talk everything the Phoenix Open had to offer. The fans. The grounds. The winner. And Hideki Matsuyama. They then previewed the ATT Pro Am at the iconic Pebble Beach before getting into some Golf News. Should The Players be the 5th Major? Should we stop removing the trees? All covered in Golf News. Reed and Josh end with some Questions from the Internet.
Technical difficulties indeed! But we're still on time. On this week's episode Reed and Josh talk the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. They talk at length about the return of Brooks Koepka and recap the impressive victory by Justin Rose. Next, they previewed the Waste Management in Phoenix and looked at people who are not Scottie Scheffler. In Golf News there was much to discuss including Nelly Korda, Patrick Reed, the Megaodome (Megalodome?) in the suburbs of Chicago and LIV Golf finally getting some World Ranking Points. And, at the end, they answer some Questions from the Internet.
S2E4- The Hunger to Win

S2E4- The Hunger to Win

2026-01-2801:09:50

On this week's episode Josh and Reed recap The American Express at La Quinta. They talk the low score, Blades Brown, and another dominating victory by Scottie Scheffler. Next, they previewed the Farmers Insurance at Torrey Pines and the PGA season debut of Brooks Kopeka. In Golf New, Josh and Reed talk about the role of LIV in the game of golf as well some of the top golf newsmakers from 2025 according to Golf Digest. At the end, they take some Questions from the Internet.
S2E3- Play Better

S2E3- Play Better

2026-01-2101:09:38

On this week's episode Reed and Josh discussed the Sony Open. They talked about the impressive feat of Vijay Singh and Chris Gotterup's victory. Then they analyzed the upcoming American Express event in La Quinta, noting its strong field including Scotty Scheffler and discussing the new PGA Tour format with fewer events but more top players. We covered some golf news including LIVs move to 72 holes and Wyndham Clark's feelings on Brooks Koepka. In Questions from the Internet, Reed and Josh examined data on AimPoint putting systems.
On this week's episode Reed and Josh cover the first official event of the new PGA Tour season: The Sony Open! They look at what is perhaps, one of the strongest Sony Open fields in recent memory. They spend a lot of time talking about all the big Golf News that broke on Monday involving Brooks Koepka. And, of course, they wrap the episode up with some questions from the internet.
S2E1- We Back

S2E1- We Back

2026-01-0701:10:35

The boys at the I Hate This F***ing Game the all things golf podcast are back! It's been a while since we last chatted and there sure was a lot to talk about. Josh and Reed talked about the states of their own games before lamenting the missing Sentry Tournament. With no golf to preview, Josh and Reed dove into all the GOLF NEWS from the off season before finishing the episode with some questions from the internet.
Season 2 Preview

Season 2 Preview

2025-12-3103:26

We're coming back! And soon! Check out the preview for Season 2 which will be dropping January 7th! We're ready to go and can't wait to talk about golf!
We are back and we are only talking Ryder Cup. We look at the teams and their preparation. Josh had some insider information as to how the Europeans prepared. We talk the golf itself. The highs and the lows. And of course, we talk the fans and what needs to be done going forward.
S01E35- We Did It

S01E35- We Did It

2025-09-0359:03

After getting delayed a week, Reed and Josh discuss Tommy Fleetwood's win. The majority of the golf talk revolves around the Ryder Cup. Who was picked and who wasn't? Who got the snub and who has the edge in the upcoming event. In Golf News we look at some fun stats from the 2025 PGA Season and talk about Rory and Scottie's The Match. We take some Questions from the Internet before saying some thank you's for a fantastic first season!
We are nearing the end of the PGA Tour season. Josh starts the episode talking about his round in Iowa has he tried to qualify for the Mid Amateur. We talk the BMW Championship, Robert MacIntyre, and another victory for Scottie Scheffler. We look to the final event of the PGA season, The Tour Championship, and wonder if a revolving set of final courses would be best. We discuss Rory and Rickie and Ben Griffin in Golf News before bringing it all home with some Questions from the Internet.
On this week's episode, we break down the first leg of the FedEx Playoffs: the St. Just Invitational. Josh talks about golfing with a young Akshay Bhatia and we both lament another second place finish by Tommy Fleetwood. We give Justin Rose his flowers on his impressive win. We also look to the second leg of the playoffs: The BMW Championship. We talk some Golf News before wrapping the episode up with some Questions form the Internet.
S1E32- Together at Last

S1E32- Together at Last

2025-08-0601:23:02

**Disclaimer: With Josh in Illinois, and a beautiful evening, we recorded outdoors. It wasn't the best decision. There's a constant knocking and some ambiance in the background. Did our best to edit it. Lesson learned. Record inside."On this week's episode we cover Josh's first real competitive event in four years: The Illinois Open. He gives his thoughts and Reed gives his. We cover the Wyndham Championship and the winner Cam Young. There is also some caddy talk. Just what is their role with the player? We look forward to the first playoff event of the year: The St. Jude Invitational. Who can stop Scottie? We say goodbye to Ian Baker-Finch as he leave the broadcast booth and spread some love to all golf announcers in Golf News. As always, we wrap up the episode with some questions from the internet.
Really good episode coming at you this week. We start by recapping where our golf game are at. Reed talks about his time at the NV5 Korn Ferry event. We talk a little about the 3M Championship as well as look to the final regular season event of the year: The Wyndham Championship. In Golf News we discuss the flooding at Augusta National and end the episode with some questions from the internet. Don't miss the last 10 minutes.
On this week's episode we start by talking about our own golf games. Josh helps Reed with his swing before talking about his own recent success. Then we turn to The Open Championship and the coronation of Scottie Scheffler as Champion Golfer of the Year. We take a peek at the Ryder Cup rankings before looking at the 3M Open. We tackle some golf news and wrap up the episode with some questions from the internet.
On this week's episode Reed and Josh talk Scotland, Scottish Links, and the Scottish Open. We dive into the putting stroke before we talk about the eventual winner: Chris Gotterup. We preview The Open Championship and discuss why it's so tough to pick a winner. During Golf News, we try to break down Scottie Scheffler's quotes from the week before ending the episode with some Questions from the Internet.
This was a tough one to record. Lots of technical difficulties but we got it pieced together the best we could. Reed starts the episode by talking about his new Personal Best for 18! We talk the John Deere Classic; Hero Shot, Lies in Divots, Swing Changes. We also talk about the winner: Brian Campbell. we preview The Scottish Open and discuss this week's Golf News before wrapping it all up with some questions from the internet. All before everything crashed!
S1E27- Go Low. Hit Bombs

S1E27- Go Low. Hit Bombs

2025-07-0201:07:44

On this week's episode, Reed starts the show by talking about taking his son for his first official 9 holes. The guys talk the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Colin Morikawa and the media. The winner Aldrich Potgieter. Then they look the the "home" John Deere Classic event and make their picks. A lot of Golf News to discuss including Open Championship qualifiers and Padrig Harrington. As always, we end by answering your questions from the internet.
S1E26- Agony for Tommy

S1E26- Agony for Tommy

2025-06-2501:12:23

Reed starts the week by talking about his own shotty play before diving into the Traveler's Championship. The gutting loss for Tommy Fleetwood was front of might but also recognizing the great play of Keegan Bradley. We look to the Rocket Classic in Detroit and discuss some golf news. As always, we take your questions from the internet at the end.
A day late, but never short changed. We're back at it covering the U.S. Open at the mighty Oakmont We looked at all those contending down the stretch and give our props and adulation for the champion, J.J. Spaun. With the final signature event of the year approaching, we make our picks for the Travelers Championship as well as talking the big Golf News this week. As always, we end the show answering some of your questions.
It's major week! We talk all things U.S. Open. Players to watch. Conditions to expect. What would an amateur shoot? Before diving into the U.S. Open, we talk our neighbors to the north and the Canadian Open. During Golf News, we talk about some of the better public courses in Illinois and, as always, end the podcast by answering some questions from the internet.
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