It's British Open Week on the Pod. Mike & Matt cover the year's third Major as well as discuss the legacy of former Augusta National Chairman Hootie Johnson, LPGA dress code changes, and Bryson DeChambeau's first PGA Tour victory.

Pod Save the Queen

The final major of the year is here, but it won't be that way for long... Mike & Matt break down everything PGA Championship, as well as cover last week's incredible final round by new #1 Hideki Matsuyama - can he bring that game to North Carolina? Lets find out.

The Final Major of the Year... For Now

Big week in the golf world - Last week the American women brought home the Solheim Cup in front of record crowds. This week the world's best travel to Long Island for round 1 of the FedEx Cup at the Northern Trust Open. We discuss the much debated playoff format - who it benefits and who it hurts. Is Justin Thomas a legit rival for Jordan Spieth, or is it just hype? And yeah... Tiger is back in the news again. All that plus picks and predictions - Lets get into it.

The #PLAYOFFS Preview

Justin Thomas continues his BANNER year with a win at the Dell Technologies in Boston - all but locking up Player of the Year. The Presidents Cup team is now confirmed. Kevin Chappell edges out Charley Hoffman by an impossibly small margin for the final spot, placing added attention on Steve Stricker and his captain’s picks. And with 70 players left standing, the Tour heads to Chicago for the BMW Championship at Conway Farms - the last stop before the Tour Championship in Atlanta.

These Guys are Good

Finally... The TOUR Championship is upon us. The last 30 players on earth left standing will face off in hopes of winning the final event of the year, and the grand prize of the FedEx Cup itself. Mike & Matt break it all down with picks and predictions, and look ahead to the President's Cup at Liberty National.

The TOUR Championship

Mike & Matt are back for Season 2 of the Pod. 2018 is shaping up to be one of the more exciting years in recent memory with Tiger's return, a new rivalry at the top of the world rankings, and players on both sides of the Atlantic vying for Ryder Cup spots. Happy new year everyone... lets get into it!

Welcome Back to the Alternate Shot Podcast!

It was a big week for the Europeans, with John Rahm surviving a playoff battle to win the CareerBuilder in California, Sergio Garcia locking up the Singapore Open, and Tommy Fleetwood lighting up the back nine to beat a very talented field in Dubai. Tiger is heading back to one of his favorite venues next week, Torrey Pines. And we break down some of the best and worst golf commercials in recent memory.

Yeah... It's in the Bag

"My fellow golf fans... The State of our Podcast is STRONG." 

Tiger is back... Jason Day is back... Dave is back. 
This week we recap the Farmers, preview one of our favorite events of the year - the Waste Management Open, kick around some ideas on how to spice up the Tour, and drop a few thoughts/make a few bets on the Superbowl. Let's get into it.

The State of the Podcast...

The PGA Tour makes it's annual Super Bowl weekend stop at the Waste Management Open - setting the all time ratings record with just under 720,000 viewers tuning in. Rickie was unable to close down the stretch and left the door open for Gary Woodland and his 3rd career PGA Tour victory. We break it all down, check in on our Super Bowl prop bets, and look ahead to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Let's get into it...

The Waste Management Open

This week Mike, Matt & Dave break down the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and discuss Ted Potter's unexpected win. We preview next week's Genesis Open at Riviera in Los Angelas, and get into the Valentines Day spirit with some dream scenarios.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Reporting live from Montreal, Mike joins Matt & Dave to break down the Genesis Open. Bubba Watson is back in the winners circle... and he's back to being Bubba. Tiger disappointed this week - can he return to form? And is the gallery... Tiger's longtime 15th club in the bag, actually costing him shots these days? All that and a lot more, plus a preview of this week's Honda Classic at PGA National. Let's get into it.

Live from CANADA

Longtime FOTP Scott joins us this week to recap the drama at the Bear Trap. Despite Tiger Woods being back in the top 15 and Justin Thomas winning for the 8th time in his young career, the focus this week was on the final round ejection of a heckler... and the ensuing debate about the state of golf in 2018. We also look ahead to next week at the WGC Mexico, which brings a stacked field together at 7500 ft above sea level to battle over $10,000,000. Let's get into it.

GET IN THE BUNKER!

The Arnold Palmer Invitational plays host to some spectacular golf with Tiger, Rory, Rose, Bryson, & Stenson vying for the lead down the stretch. Rory rose above the rest making 5 birdies in the final 6 holes to get back in the winners circle after what seemed like an eternity. Is he really back? Is Tiger back?! All that plus a look ahead to the Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, TX. Let's get into it.

Lions, Tigers, & Bryson... Oh-My!

Matt & Mike's alma maters faced off in San Antonio - with Villanova reigning victorious as the National Champions. We break down THAT game as well as the incredible Masters play-in effort by perennial Hardo Patrol member Ian Poulter, winning in dramatic fashion at the Houston Open.  Also... FOTP Fitz breaks down the Vegas odds on the Masters as we cover the best week in the world of golf. Let's get into it.

The Masters Megapod

A tradition unlike any other... The Masters kicks off the 2018 major season with arguably the best 4 days in the world of golf. Facing a stacked leaderboard on Sunday, Patrick Reed put together an almost mistake free 18 holes to win his first green jacket, and his first major. We go Quad-Pod this week with Mike, Matt, Dave, and Scott to break down all the action at Augusta - plus a look ahead to the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town... Let's get into it!

THE MASTERS RECAP!

This week on the pod - Mike, Matt, and Scott recap Satoshi Kodaira's first win on the PGA Tour (1-40min), preview the Valero Texas Open(40-53min), and take a trip down MEMORY LANE to play OK Stop with Kevin Na's 16 in the 2011 edition of this event (53-1:24). Let's get into it!

HARBOUR TOWN!

Mike, Matt, and Dave break down the action at the Valero Texas Open (2:30). Superstar Chilean (former #1) amateur Joaquin Niemman made his professional debut with a solid top 10(19:00). Trey Mullinax stole the show on Saturday firing a 62 (15:00), but it wasn’t enough to hold off native Texan Andrew Landry winning his first PGA Tour event (22:50). We take a look ahead to the Zurich Classic down in New Orleans - the only team event on Tour, featuring best ball on Thursday & Saturday, ALTERNATE SHOT on the weekend (35:42). This year features walk up music for the players, giving us an excuse to honor Avicii with a segment on music, golf, and some walk up jams of our own (39:52). Many Levels to this pod… Lets get into it!

THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN!

This week on the Pod - Mike, Matt & Matt break down the Zurich Classic in New Orleans and conjure up a WILD conspiracy theory about our man Jordan Spieth. We grade the best & worst walk up songs of the event, and look ahead to the Wells Fargo in Charlotte. Tiger's back, so are best players in the business... should be a great event. Let's get into it!

(Semi) Outrageous Conspiracy Pod

Today on the Pod Mike & Matt break down the Wells Fargo Championship (0:48) where Jason Day returned to form winning his 12th career PGA Tour event. Great to see him back on top. We look ahead to the Players Championship (27:45) - the Tour's unofficial 5th major, which brings the "best field in golf" to the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass... home of the famed 17th. On the topic of brutal golf holes (42:26) we discuss some of our own horror stores on the golf course – and break down (39:38) what may in fact be the worst round of golf ever played. Let’s get into it.

THE PLAYERS PREVIEW!

We're BACK after a week away with lots to discuss. Mike & Matt recap the Players Championship, AND the AT&T Byron Nelson - AND look ahead to the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial. (00:36) The Players Championship saw some RIDICULOUS golf out of Webb Simpson, who all but lapped the field on his way to victory.(5:47) After almost missing the cut, Tiger reminded us of the old days with a lights out 65 on Saturday - starting a comeback that nearly broke him into the top ten. Over at the Byron Nelson (26:10) the ENTIRE field beat the bag out of Trinity Forest - with a -4 cut line. Aaron Wise rose above it all to take his first victory in 26 starts. Finally we preview Colonial (45:35) complete with SGH (42:42), Stump Mike, picks, DFLs and lots more. Let's get into it!

THE AT&T BYRON PLAYERS DEAN & DELUCA INVITATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POD

It's the 1 year anniversary of The Alternate Shot Podcast! And we'd like to thank everyone who made it possible. This week we've got it all... We recap the St. Jude (6:19), Oh My Oh No (8:45), your weekly reminder that golf is hard (11:14), DFL(14:22), SGH (37:34) and finally the main event... The US Open Preview at Shinnecock Hills (39:44). It's been a great ride over the last 12 months, and we look forward to bringing you the pod for many more to come. Let's get into it!

THE US OPEN: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MEGAPOD!

The Alternate Shot Podcast is Back! After a few weeks off Mike and Matt return to the Pod to break down what we've missed in the past month of golf. Bubba Watson won his 3rd event of the year at the Travelers (1:06), San Francesco Molinari ran away with the Quicken Loans National (3:31), Kevin Na broke through at the Greenbrier (6:02), Michael Kim demolished the field at the John Deere Classic (8:58), and Brandon Stone took it low this past Sunday to win the Scottish Open (10:26). Of course this week is the Open Championship at Carnoustie - as always we have the full breakdown (40:37) complete with picks and DFLs, but the Open isn't the only championship this week - we have the full preview of the 2018 Skull & Crossed Invitational in Pinehurst, NC. (1:02:14) Lots to cover this week - Let's get into it!

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

The Open Championship is in the books, and so is the 2018 Skull & Crossed Championship! Mike, Matt, Dave, and Friend of the Pod Cullen break down all the action from Carnoustie and Pinehurst. (1:38)A fast and hard Carnoustie delivered some fireworks this weekend - with weekend charges from Rose, Spieth, and Tiger Woods. It was vintage Tiger on the weekend - but a rowdy fan (24:58) and a missed putt left the door open for San Francisco Molinari to win the Claret Jug. Back in Pinehurst (1:00:30) - 24 players battled it out on 3 courses over 3 days - culminating with an 18 hole shootout that came down to the final hole. Tip of the cap to Fitz (1:14:48) for a HOLE IN ONE at Tobacco Road! And a big thanks to everyone to came down and contributed to such an awesome event. Let's get into it!

THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP / SKULL & CROSSED BREAKDOWN!

The Canadian Open is in the books! Mike, Matt, & Scott break down the action up north (0:30), where Dustin Johnson reminded everyone why he is the best player in the world right now. We have a bit of an interruption for some popcorn! (2:33) But things settle down and we discuss Wes Bryan's brutal 2 hole stretch followed by a DQ(4:42) Hardo check for Patrick Reed (15:43) and Bryson DeChambeau(19:44).  We look ahead to the WGC Bridgestone next week at Firestone in Akron Ohio (32:35). It's the last time we will see a WCG at this historic course, but there is a stacked field so hopefully it goes out in style. Finally we take a look at the US Ryder Cup hopefuls (40:50), and break down our locks, bubbles, and captains picks as we get closer to Paris in September. Lots to discuss this week... let's get into it!

THE CANADIAN OPEN POPCORN PODCAST!

It's PGA Championship Week on the Pod and there is a lot to discuss! First up - Mike, Matt, and Cullen recap Justin Thomas' win last week at the World Golf Championship at Firestone (:32). All eyes are on the PGA Championship (37:15) this week at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis - a massive 7,317 yard par 70 that favors the draw. We make our picks for winners and DFLs (41:31) then talk to friend of the pod Fitz - @bettorgolfer on Twitter (45:27) to get his thoughts on all the Vegas action this week. Let's get into it!

THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

The PGA Championship is in the books! Mike, Matt, and Cullen break down a future classic in St. Louis. (2:27) An action-packed Saturday led to a BATTLE on Sunday between a charging Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Brooks Koepka – who played flawless golf down the stretch to claim his 2nd major of the year - his 3rd in 6 attempts. Things cool down a bit on the tour this week with the Wyndham Championship (54:41) – we make our picks & DFLs, then take a look at the US Amateur at Pebble Beach(1:02:22). Let’s get into it!

TIGER ROARS KOEPKA SOARS!

The 2018 PGA Tour regular season is in the books... now its time for the Playoffs. Last week's Wyndham Championship (33:14) was final event of the season, and while it lacked star power it was exciting nonetheless - Brandt Snedeker shot 59 on Thursday which set up a Sunday showdown with CT Pan, who was possibly one cart path away (39:12) from the W... This week we kick off the FedEx Cup (55:46) in Ridgewood, NJ at the Northern Trust. We break down the event with picks and DFLs, then take a broader look (1:11:34) at the Playoff picture and how things are shaping up for the Ryder Cup. Lot's to get into - so let's get into it.

THE FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS PREVIEW!

The first round of the FedEx Cup #PLAYOFFS got off to a pretty decent start. Despite missing a few key players, the looming Ryder Cup captain's picks made for a much more exciting Northern Trust Open (18:00) this year. Bryson DeChambeau took full advantage - winning his second event of the year and all but locking up a ticket to Paris. In other news, we discuss Tiger and Phil's $9 million dollar showdown in Las Vegas (2:50), break down various superstitions on Oh My Oh No! (31:12), and preview this week's Dell Technologies Championship (1:01:00) at TPC Boston... Pod Country. All that plus a LOT more - Let's get into it!

THE FEDEX CUP ROUND 1 RECAP!

Big week for FOTP Bryson DeChambeau!(00:30) He wins his second #PLAYOFFS event in a row, locks up a Ryder cup Captain's pick alongside Tiger and Phil (5:10)... and increases his lead in the points.
 
In other news... Patrick Reed went to Fenway Park! (7:35) This week's "Oh My Oh No!" is Champions Tour player Joe Durant (12:37) and @billyhogolf withdrew with a SINUS INFECTION! (17:50) 

Finally we look ahead to the BMW Championship at the home of the Villanova Wildcats - Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia (58:18)

Lot's to get into so let's get into it!

BRYSON DECHAMPION!

It took 5 days, but the BMW Championship is finally in the books. (00:35) The weather was so bad in Philadelphia that there was some debate as to whether the final round would even happen at all (12:23). Thankfully for Keegan Bradley it did(25:31) - as he outlasted newly minted world # 1 Justin Rose in a playoff for the victory... his first in 7 years. On the other side of the leaderboard was Jordan Spieth, (6:47) whose 55th place finish means he will miss the Tour Championship for the first time in his career. This week also saw the final captain's picks for the Ryder Cup (38:00) - Tony Finau for the Americans... Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson for the Europeans. With 2 weeks to go till the Tour Championship, and 3 weeks till the Ryder Cup there's a lot to discuss... so lets get into it!

KEEGAN BRADLEY... WELCOME BACK!

The TOUR Championship is finally here... On Thursday the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup points will descend on East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, GA for the final event of the #PLAYOFFS (00:41). It's pretty much winner take all with $10 Million on the line in a controversial format that may be seeing some changes next year. Later this week the PGA Tour is announcing adjustments to the points structure (7:00) Nice to see the brass at the Tour listen to the pod... We'll discuss what's wrong with the TOUR Championship (28:55) and some ideas (35:20) on how to improve things moving forward. All that plus news (00:41) picks (25:41), DFLs (41:47), and an ode to BAE on Stupid Golf Haiku (21:11) Let's get into it!

THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW!

Ladies and gentlemen... Tiger Woods is BACK. In the final event of the season, Tiger Woods put the exclamation point on a comeback season that will be talked about... forever. A year ago we were debating if Tiger would consider retiring. On Sunday we watched him defeat the 50 best players in the world, win the TOUR Championship, and ALMOST win the FedEx Cup. Incredible is the only word to describe it. With almost no time to rest, Tiger and the rest of the American & European players flew to France in preparation for the Ryder Cup this week at Le Golf National in France. We've got it all: News (2:20), TOUR Championship recap (11:17), Ryder Cup preview(51:17), and our own Sunday singles lineup for both squads (1:12:12). HUGE pod this week... let's get into it!

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