Fore Play

Rickie Fowler joins the show (1:25:21) for a few short but entertaining minutes. We talk fatherly advice for Frankie, embracing the early cool guy fame, and being “Rick” vs “Rickie.” Before Rickie, we discuss experiencing the TGL stadium for the first time, the positives and negatives from “The Showdown,” more on Alistair, our very own panelists, and this week’s rematch video with Joel Dahmen.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

Alistair Docherty finishes 1 stroke short of a PGA Tour card for the second time in two months. We discuss the gut-wrenching final round of Q-School, the great year that Alistair had, and the greatness that is ahead. We also delve into: PNC Championship week; our upcoming TGL visit; U.S. Ryder Cup players being granted a $200,000 stipend; Trent playing golf in meters; and we take some From The Gallery questions.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

Alistair & 170 other players are playing for PGA Tour cards and their professional golf livelihoods at Q-School this week. Yet the UnitedHealthCare CEO’s killing and subsequent coverage, commentary and sensationalism steers us down a deep path debating what’s right, wrong, true, false, and much in between. Plus: Playing with Gruden; Closest To; Tour/LIV reports.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 fellas have been named to the first ever PGA Tour Creator Council. We discuss what this means aka if we even know what this means. We also delve into: Juan Soto going Mets; guaranteed contracts in sports hanging in stark contrast to Tour players’ compensation; Scottie’s NINE worldwide wins in 2024; appreciating things in life; the European Ryder Cup documentary; Trent’s golf game; getting hit in the nuts; 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

Kevin Kisner is announced as the 2025 lead analyst for NBC Golf. Trent has been chosen to be Santa for no particular reason. Tiger Woods addresses his future — when will he compete again? Bryson completes his incredible hole-in-one challenge. A new episode of Breaking 85 is out now. A new edition of Closest To The Pin. And much, 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

Thanksgiving plates. The next generation knowing Tiger Woods vs. knowing YouTubers. Jay Monahan’s $23M compensation and a debate on his decisions along the way. Our creator tournament update. Major sports (hockey, football, basketball, golf) making key changes to appeal to evolving times. We discuss all this 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

We’re live from Florida with TaylorMade filming with Tiger, Scottie, Nelly & more. We discuss the trip and: Joel keeping his PGA Tour card, tipping flight attendants, the golf creator landscape, Tiger not playing the Hero, defeating a T-Rex, & Thanksgiving.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

Live from the Barstool Classic Championship we discuss the U.S. Ryder Cup Team reportedly getting paid, Rafa Campos’ emotional victory on Tour, Rory McIlroy’s EIGHTEEN golf club memberships, Breaking 85, a new edition of Closest To The Pin, and much, 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

Frankie announces that he & his wife are pregnant & expecting their first child in April. Huge news for the podcast. We discuss fatherhood, Rory’s emotional win, more pencils, Yasir & Trump at UFC, the best course in the world 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

Austin Eckroat, winner last weekend in Cabo, joins the show (55:54). We discuss Call of Duty, losing your swing right before the Masters, crypto, Oklahoma’s golf hotbed, & the best restaurants on Tour. Before Austin, the crew talks Caitlin Clark’s scary shot, NASA’s Europa Clipper, Borrelli’s on GoldBelly & play Closest To.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

A very pro holiday season show. Frankie returns from a full weekend at Ole Miss. We discuss music, Trent joining the golf pencil crew, Bernhard Langer the machine winning for the 18th straight season on the Champions Tour, Nelly appearing in SI’s swimsuit issue, going to Colombia with Nico, Austin Eckroat winning again, The Penguin, Oz, Jets/Bills, 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

The fellas weigh-in on the election. This leads us to discussing how time flies and the importance of cherishing moments instead of chasing the next. Trent spins a top. Rory locked himself in a studio to progress his swing and said Trump’s election could expedite the PIF/PGA Tour deal. We play Closest To, talk COD and Hawaii x Good Good videos.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

Live from PGA National, Riggs tells the story of his wild day at Grove XXIII with Wayne Gretzky. Before, Frankie and Trent talk Good Good x Fore Play live scramble, the Yankees World Series loss, Frankie watching Game 5 with Mike Francesa, and why some hotels have showers without doors. Francis joins to chat about Noah Kahan, food around the world, 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

Nico Echavarria joins the show (59:21) fresh off winning the Zozo Championship. We discuss his Colombian upbringing, fending off big names like Justin Thomas, preparing to play Augusta this spring for the first time, how much he loves the country of Japan, watching a ton of golf in his free time and his full team of people it takes to succeed. Before Nico, the crew talks World Series craziness, the Tour’s proposed sweeping new changes, pace of play being a central issue, and we play Closest To.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

Riggs returns from Bandon Dunes & discusses this year’s Uncle Tony Invitational. Tom Kim has to release a statement after a broken locker, which we deem stupid. We also discuss: emotions in golf are good; the World Series moving over to New York; new information on the TGL; Fore Play friend Nico Echavarria outlasting JT in Japan; Jersey Jerry’s new attempt at Breaking 100; and where Rory and Scottie currently rank on the list of all-time golf greats.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

J.T. Poston joins the show (38:32) fresh off his 3rd Tour win at the Shriners. We discuss funny caddie moments, swing thoughts, Masters hype, the best cities to win in and much more. The crew discusses before: golfer nicknames, Jersey Jerry’s “stinger,” TSA rearranging luggage, UK golf and 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

TGL announces their inaugural schedule. We discuss excitement, and ideas, for the league. We also delve into: Yankees vs Dodgers World Series, Starlink WiFi, hurricane damage at Augusta, Florida Trent, dealing with neighbors, J.T. Poston winning, 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

We’re live from Hawaii with Francis during Fore Play x Good Good week. We a took in a Hawaiian morning blessing & the culture is unmatched. The collab videos with Good Good are going to be can’t miss. Brad Dalke is the best golfer we’ve ever seen. Francis tried to rawdog his flight here. Also: the Ryder Cup ticket prices are outrageous, there are rumblings about Greg Norman taking a lower role with LIV golf, 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

Frankie tells the full tale of his first ever buddy’s group trip to Big Cedar Lodge. Riggs returns after 2 weeks in Pinehurst. The whole squad is about to embark to Hawaii with Good Good. And we discuss the sneaky best course amenities, bridges, tunnels, and the Titanic.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

Yasir and Jay Monahan played golf together, and the photos are incredible. Keegan Bradley says Phil Mickelson probably isn’t interested in joining the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Hurricane Milton is approaching a “maximum” strength. Riggs was caught by surprise by a Tiger Woods clip on Instagram. We take some From The Gallery questions — where we deep dive into our podcast intro — and we finish the show with a special guest for Closest To The Pin.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