In this episode, hosts Cory, Rob and Matt are joined by Valis Associates Founder and Virginia golfing philanthropist Wayne Valis. After an opening discussion on the dominance of golfers Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda and the comparison between current players and Tiger Woods. The conversation then transitions to the guest, Wayne Valis, a former Nixon and Regan staffer, who shares his experiences working in politics and his love for golf. Valis talks about Richard Nixon's accomplishments and the need for bipartisanship in politics. The hosts also discuss the shift in campaigns and the polarization of politics. They highlight Ronald Reagan's communication skills and share humorous stories about him. In this part of the conversation, Wayne Valis shares anecdotes about his time in the Reagan administration and his interactions with notable figures such as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Don Rickles. He also discusses his experiences playing golf with President George H.W. Bush and golf legends like Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. Wayne reflects on the changes in the Republican Party and the challenges of integrating golf courses. He also mentions the proposal to roll back the golf ball and shares a story about President William Howard Taft defending golf against criticism. In this final part of the conversation, Wayne Valis discusses the golfing abilities of past presidents, his involvement in the Valis Family Learning Center at Pinecrest Golf Course, and his thoughts on municipal, county-run, public golf courses. The conversation concludes with a fun round of quick-fire questions.

• Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda's dominance in golf is impressive, but comparing them to Tiger Woods is premature


• Wayne Valis, a former Nixon staffer, shares his experiences working in politics and his love for golf


• Ronald Reagan was a great communicator and had a sense of humor Wayne Valis shares anecdotes about his time in the Reagan administration and his interactions with notable figures


• Wayne discusses his experiences playing golf with President George H.W. Bush and golf legends like Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen


• Wayne reflects on the changes in the Republican Party and the challenges of integrating golf courses


• He mentions the proposal to roll back the golf ball and shares a story about President William Howard Taft defending golf against criticism Franklin Roosevelt and Jack Kennedy were both skilled golfers, with Roosevelt being considered one of the best if not for his polio.


• Wayne Valis played and learned golf at Pinecrest Golf Course, a public course in Northern Virginia, and later became involved in the Valles Family Learning Center at the course.


• Valis believes that municipal, county-run, public golf courses are important for providing access to the game for low-income individuals and promoting the growth of the sport.


• The conversation ends with a fun round of quick-fire questions, including topics such as favorite golf courses, Reagan biographies, and the future of American politics.

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