Fore Play

TaylorMade CEO David Abeles joins the show (37:20) for an incredible interview on running a multi-billion dollar golf company, partnering with the top-3 players in the world (plus Tiger Woods), a driver that saved the company, the mini driver craze and much more. While we’re recording, Patrick Reed returning to the PGA Tour news breaks (1:53:30). And we talk: Koepka’s first call being Tiger (13:30), Nelly Korda’s candid WTGL comments (23:20), Bill Belichick getting snubbed (1:33:50), Rory mocking Cantlay’s foot waggle (29:50), and finish with Closest To The Pin (1:38:20).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scottie Scheffler notches his 20th (!) PGA Tour victory, and we break it all down (2:06) — the stats behind his dominance, how he’s changing the game, and whether he’s getting enough love outside the golf world. Then, we dive into Patrick Reed’s win in Dubai (31:05) and make predictions for Brooks Koepka’s debut at the Farmers (42:10). To close out the show, we’re joined by Daryl Boe, a man who has played more than 2,700 golf courses worldwide, sharing incredible stories from a lifetime spent trying to play 3,000 courses (1:01:10).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

We’re live from the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, joined by a very special guest, Internet Invitational star, The Duke (32:30). He dives into his life story, how he discovered his love for the game of golf, his rise to internet stardom, and much more in a wide-ranging conversation that only someone like the Duke can deliver.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Tommy Lad joins the show (7:25). We talk the new Qi4D, Ryder Cup success, playing left-handed and much more. After Tommy, Colt Knost hops on (49:40) to talk his promotion into CBS Golf’s super tower with Jim Nantz, Brooks Koepka returning at their first event of the year, and what he sees as a key separator for Scottie Scheffler.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Fore Play crew finally has a hole in one… kind of. Trent is back from his nearly 12-hour hole in one livestream and breaks it all down (2:10). The guys then dive into the latest from the LIV Golf saga, including whether Bryson could stay competitive by just playing YouTube golf (45:10). Then, to close out the show Riggs is joined by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated to break down all things Brooks Koepka and LIV Golf (1:28:55).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

The Brooks Koepka news breaks in the middle of our recording (47:30). Scottie Scheffler joins the show (9:40). Anthony Kim earns back his LIV status (1:32:00). Mintzy descended upon Scottsdale (1:42:00). As you can imagine, this is a big show.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, Riggs breaks down how he’s preparing to share his house for the weekend with the one and only Ben Mintz (1:50). Then, our Closest to the Pin segment returns (16:05), Frankie runs through his list of the states with at least five Top 100 public golf courses (35:45), we dive into a breakdown of American history (56:55), and much more!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

New Year and like everyone else we’ve got resolutions, stories from the holiday break, takes on the Brooks and LIV news, an iconic Jon Cooper update, and a circled date already as the potential day of the year in golf.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

As 2025 comes to a close, the boys wrap up the year with their final episode. They cover everything from Trent’s battle with a stomach bug (3:05) to Mito Pereira’s shocking retirement (23:15), and debate whether noted YouTube golf fan LeBron James might tee it up in next year’s Internet Invitational (40:20). The show wraps with a dose of holiday spirit and some Christmas trivia (1:04:00).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Scottie Scheffler takes home Player of the Year honors for the fourth straight season, prompting the guys to debate whether Rory McIlroy has a case after his illustrious 2025 season (4:50). From there, they discuss coming of age at Barstool and when they finally started to feel like real adults (25:50). The episode wraps with 12 trivia questions from the 2025 golf season (53:00) and our thoughts on the Knicks winning the third annual NBA Cup (1:20:30).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, Frankie recaps a wild weekend that had him rubbing elbows with NHL legend and Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper (11:30). He breaks down their hang at Borrelli’s and how it led to a friendly wager at Saturday’s game. The guys also dive into a disastrous penalty at Q-School (53:55), sparking a conversation about the inaccuracy of ball-marking on the greens. They wrap things up by discussing why more people don't practice tough shots (1:08:40) and run through the courses that have hosted the most U.S. Opens (1:21:05).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Frankie may be losing his position as our list guy as we battle through a couple great top-10s. We discuss charitable efforts in today’s world, the intricacies of product creation, and much more as we’re together again in Southern California.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the guys are live from adidas Golf headquarters in Carlsbad, California. They cover a wide range of topics, including Frankie questioning how far technology has really come (28:00), Brooks Koepka potentially parting ways with LIV Golf (44:00), which states have the highest percentage of private golf courses (56:50), plus plenty more to wrap up the show.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, we’ve got a full slate of December golf news to unpack. We dive into the latest Ryder Cup controversy, with Justin Thomas’ comments about green speeds—and who might be at fault—stirring up chatter across the golf world (8:30). We also break down Tiger Woods’ recent press conference (41:10), discuss Rory McIlroy’s favorite course down under (55:10), and wrap things up by congratulating our good friend Colt Knost on his well-deserved promotion to the broadcast booth (1:10:40).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the boys return from Thanksgiving with a full slate of topics. They dive into the wild Lane Kiffin saga (14:55), explore potential schedule changes coming to the PGA Tour (33:00), break down the Million Dollar Skins Match (1:03:00), and as always cover plenty more along the way!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Yip Strickler joins the show (14:15) to talk sandbagging rats, the Barstool Classic champions, and what led him down a path in golf social justice. Plus we discuss Thanksgiving, Jack Nicklaus updates (1:00:30), and take a few voicemails (1:21:10).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, we’re live from the Barstool Classic Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club. The guys break down what makes the event so special, tease a potential format change, and revisit a Barstool Classic social media legend, Yip Strickler, as he continues policing tournament handicaps. In the second half of the show, we’re joined by our very own super producer, Brendan Jones, who takes us behind the scenes of everything that went into editing and producing the Internet Invitational. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Barstool Classic Championship from Grayhawk Golf Club 17:40 - Barstool Classic format change 33:15 - Yip Strickler Barstool Classic handicap police 50:40 - States with the lowest handicap index 1:01:05 - How the internet invitational was produced & editedYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, Frankie speaks out for the first time since the Internet Invitational finale. He breaks down his bladed chip on 18, the cheating allegations that shook his team, and how he feels about everything months later. Then, we’re joined by 5-time PGA Tour winner Nick Taylor, who shares what it’s like to win his national open, life on the PGA Tour, the mental side of golf, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Frankie addresses losing the Internet Invitational 27:05 - Addressing the multiple cheating allegations 50:45 - Nick Taylor joins the show! 52:20 - Growing up playing golf in Canada 1:00:30 - What it’s like winning your national open 1:08:45 - Strategy & the mental side of golf 1:31:00 - Making it on the PGA Tour 1:44:05 - Guessing the Top 10 players from 2007You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

On today’s episode, the guys dive into all things Internet Invitational — from what it’s really like competing with a million dollars on the line, to drafting the perfect team, and certain players meteoric rise to stardom. After wrapping up the Invitational talk, the crew breaks down one course's efforts to crack down on pace of play before Frankie closes out the show with a fun trivia game about the states with the most golf courses! 0:00 - Intro 6:55 - Talking Internet Invitational (EP5. SPOILERS) 20:35 - The nature of playing for your team 34:45 - Trying to make fair teams 39:05 - An insane Cliff Hangers course 43:40 - The internet invitational is producing super stars 54:30 - Cody “Beef” Franke scholarship fund 1:01:10 - Another win for the spider putter 1:09:05 - Cracking down on pace of play 1:22:25 - States with the most golf course trivia! 1:36:35 - Kai Trump LPGA exemptionYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Collin Morikawa joins the show live from TPC Las Vegas with the crew. We talk all Ryder Cup things, the intrigue of the Internet Invitational, his relationship with the media, giving speeches after winning major championships, his long-standing adidas partnership, the best food in Vegas and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod