The Loop

This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.

How John Smoltz’s golf career almost ended

John Smoltz joins us this week and tells us a wild story of how his golf career nearly ended due to a freak injury. Plus, the boys discuss Billy Horschel’s potential path to the Hall of Fame and debate if Lydia Ko is now in the discussion for LPGA Player of the Year with Nelly Korda.

09-24
57:29

A tour pro’s wild tree-hugging routine leads to victory

Alex, Steve and CP discuss the new mental approach for Patton Kizzire, which includes hugging trees and singing Disney songs. It helped the 38-year-old end a lengthy win drought, so we’ll be trying the same routine soon. Plus, an eventful Solheim Cup and Myers and CP both suffer serious heartbreak on the golf course.

09-17
53:59

The return of a golf folk hero

The boys recap a massive week for Andrew “Beef” Johnston, a former golf folk hero who is coming out of a multi-year slump on the DP World Tour. Plus, we hammer the nail into the coffin of our New York Giants and look ahead to the return of the PGA Tour with the Procore Championship in Napa.

09-10
47:54

Is the Tour Championship unfixable?

Alex, Steve and CP discuss the dud finish at East Lake, where Scottie Scheffler capped off an incredible season with his first FedEx Cup victory. We also talk about what was good (and bad) about the inaugural Creator Classic. Plus, Stevie’s run as a single-digit handicap comes to an unfortunate end (for now).

09-03
39:03

U.S. Am winner Josele Ballester and why Keegan should be playing captain

U.S. Amateur champion Josele Ballester joins us live from Arizona State. Keegan Bradley comes up clutch and Lydia Ko ends her lengthy major drought.

08-26
01:05:50

THE Shooter McGavin, the Country Club Snob saga and BMW picks

Actor Christopher McDonald, AKA “Shooter McGavin,” joins us to discuss his golf game and the long-awaited “Happy Gilmore 2.” Plus, we break down the Country Club Snob saga and make our picks for the BMW Championship.

08-19
01:07:14

KucharGate, Lydia’s medal sweep and an all-time NSFW live TV gaffe

We recap a crazy Sunday at the Wyndham Championship, where Matt Kuchar caused all sorts of chaos by refusing to finish the 72nd hole in the dark. Plus, Lydia Ko’s medal sweep and a wild F-bomb on the Olympics broadcast.

08-13
58:17

Christo Lamprecht, a MAJOR week at the Olympics and Wyndham picks

We chat with our huge guest (literally), Christo Lamprecht, whose professional career is underway on the Korn Ferry Tour. Plus, a full Olympics recap and picks for the season-ending Wyndham Championship.

08-06
49:53

PICKS and preview for the Olympics with our favorite return guest

The boys break down men’s golf in the Summer Olympic Games with an old friend. We talk picks to win, picks to medal and our favorite first-round leader bets at Le Golf National.

07-30
59:36

Is Xander Schauffele now the Player of the Year?

Fresh off his second major championship at the British Open at Royal Troon, the boys debate if Xander Schauffele is now the Player of the Year over Scottie Scheffler. Plus, Shane Lowry’s reputation takes a hit and we put some respect on Justin Rose’s name.

07-22
43:47

Our Open preview with a boots on the ground report from Royal Troon

Golf Digest senior writer Joel Beall joins us live from Royal Troon to discuss all things British Open. Plus, we chat with Kipp Popert, who recently won his second straight U.S. Adaptive Open.

07-16
01:14:45

Debating the Keegan Bradley captaincy with Shane Ryan and have golf plaques gone too far?

Golf Digest’s own Shane Ryan subs in for Alex Myers this week to talk about the shocking selection of Keegan Bradley as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Plus, a discussion about golf plaques, picks for the Scottish Open and early leans for the Open Championship.

07-09
41:49

Whose handicap is less realistic: Trump or Biden?

Alex, Steve and CP come up just short once again with Davis Thompson, who tied for second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. They talk through their pain as well as Akshay Bhatia’s pain. Plus, a fair and balanced chat about the handicaps of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

07-01
56:39

Does Scottie Scheffler’s season deserve an asterisk?

It’s a jam-packed episode this week following a wild ending to the Travelers Championship in more ways than one. The boys have a lot to debate, like Cameron Young’s 59*, Scottie Scheffler’s dominant run* and why Jon Rahm’s hatred of drones might actually be a good thing.

06-24
51:08

An EPIC U.S. Open recap with the Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen

Golf Digest instruction nerd and Bryson whisperer Luke Kerr-Dineen joins us after DeChambeau’s victory at Pinehurst, where LKD was on the scene. We discuss Rory McIlroy’s shocking collapse, why this may have been a top-five U.S. Open we’ve ever seen and why DeChambeau’s latest transformation is so good for golf. Plus, we debate whether Rory was right or wrong to leave the property early and we look ahead to this week’s Travelers Championship.

06-17
01:09:54

LIVE with Carlos Boozer and ESPN’s Sean Farnham after Myers’ epic ace, plus U.S. Open preview

Alex and Steve join LIVE from Oak Hill alongside former NCAA champ Carlos Boozer and ESPN analyst Sean Farnham, who witnessed a bit of history on a now-famous par 3. We also speak to Wyndham Clark’s caddie, John Ellis, ahead of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, where Clark will be defending his title. Plus, Rose Zhang is our special bonus guest.

06-10
01:17:20

Reggie Bush gets emotional about the Heisman and our Memorial preview

Alex, Steve and CP chat with Reggie Bush about his golf game, his new Travis Mathew clothing line, and getting his Heisman Trophy back. Plus, we recap an emotional victory for Robert MacIntyre at the RBC Canadian Open and discuss the viral sensation that was Charley Hull at the U.S. Women’s Open.

06-03
01:04:03

A discussion about Grayson Murray, plus Lexi Thompson and Kay Cockerill on the U.S. Women’s Open

Alex, Steve and CP open the show by discussing the sad passing of Grayson Murray, the 30-year-old PGA Tour pro who took his own life this past weekend in Texas. We also preview the U.S. Women’s Open with Lexi Thompson, who announced her upcoming retirement in the middle of our recording, and Kay Cockerill, who will be on the call this week at Lancaster Country Club.

05-28
01:10:36

Emiliano Grillo, Stephon Marbury and our PGA Championship recap

This jam-packed episode features interviews with defending Charles Schwab Challenge winner Emiliano Grillo as well as former New York Knick Stephon Marbury. The boys also do a full recap of one of the wildest PGA Championships in recent memory and make picks for Colonial.

05-21
01:28:36

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS and preview with Michael Block

The boys chat with 2023 PGA Championship folk hero Michael Block, who will be in the field at Valhalla thanks to his top-15 finish last year at Oak Hill. The 47-year-old club pro breaks down “The Year of Blockie,” discusses how he’s handled the internet trolls and gives us a sneak peek of his PGA Champ prep. Plus, we make our best bets for the second major of the year.

05-13
01:04:34

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