The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

Yolk with Doak 34: Saudi Golf Issues, Cabot Highlands, and Listener Questions

<p>In the latest installment of the Yolk with Doak, golf architect Tom Doak covers a wide range of topics with Andy Johnson. First, they spend some time examining Saudi Arabia's role in golf outside of the LIV tour, namely the kingdom's massive investment in golf course construction. Tom also provides updates on his current activities, which include the recently announced second course at Cabot Highlands, formerly known as Castle Stuart. Finally, Tom and Andy run through listener questions about the playability trend in design, changes to Tom's early projects, and the delicate balance that's required when imitating another architect's work. Look for part two of this conversation, which will focus on St. Andrews, this coming Friday.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Superintendent Series: Pete Wendt of Congressional Country Club

<p>With the KPMG Women's PGA Championship underway, Andy Johnson welcomes Pete Wendt (<a href="https://twitter.com/PeteWendtCCC">@PeteWendtCCC</a>) to the latest edition of our Superintendent Series. Pete is the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at Congressional Country Club, which is hosting the third women's major of the year this week. The Blue Course will be showing off its new look after an extensive renovation by Andrew Green that was completed last year. Pete talks about how Green's vision became reality and which aspects of the course he's most excited to see in action at the Women's PGA. Pete and Andy also cover other topics, ranging from Pete's schedule this week to how technology might be able to ease the industry's labor shortage.</p> <p>The Superintendent Series is brought to you by the Toro Company.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Takeaways from the 2022 U.S. Open

<p>The 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline was an instant classic. It had all the key ingredients: a great course, a tough setup, a variety of big names in contention, a dramatic final-round duel, and a champion who sealed victory with an extraordinary shot on the 72nd hole. To discuss all of this and more, Garrett Morrison talks with four guests. First up is Nick Hardy (<a href="https://twitter.com/NickHardy8">@NickHardy8</a>), an up-and-coming tour pro who, at one point on Sunday afternoon, found himself two shots off the lead. Garrett then touches base with Paolo Uggetti (<a href="https://twitter.com/PaoloUggetti">@PaoloUggetti</a>), a staff writer at ESPN.com; Ryan Barath (<a href="https://twitter.com/RDSBarath">@RDSBarath</a>), a senior equipment editor at Golf.com; and Bradley Klein (<a href="https://twitter.com/BradleySKlein">@BradleySKlein</a>), a journalist and golf architecture historian.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Where Did Country Clubs Come From?

<p>The late 1800s saw the invention of an important institution: the American country club. This week’s U.S. Open venue, The Country Club in Brookline, was the first—or at least <em>one</em> of the first. By the beginning of the 20th century, most major cities east of Chicago had several golf-focused clubs. What were the reasons for this proliferation? And what can we learn from the origins of country-club life in America? To get some answers, Garrett Morrison talks to Richard J. (“Pete”) Moss, a retired history professor and the author of the excellent <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Golf-American-Country-Sport-Society/dp/0252074130"><em>Golf and the American Country Club</em></a>. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Five Things About the 2022 U.S. Open with Tron Carter

<p>It's U.S. Open week! To give a preview of the action, Andy Johnson sits down with Tron Carter (<a href="https://twitter.com/TronCarterNLU">@TronCarterNLU</a>) and runs through five things they'll be watching for at The Country Club in Brookline. They touch on the virtues of the host city, the challenges of the course, the players who might be best prepared to take on TCC's small greens and heavy rough, the potential activities of Team Reed, and the long shadow cast by the insurgent LIV league.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/the_fried_egg">The Fried Egg</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NoLayingUp">No Laying Up</a> have team members on site in Boston this week, so there will be plenty of #content to consume. For some visuals of the course, check out <a href="https://youtu.be/PhL63C86ylw">our preview video</a> as well as <a href="https://youtu.be/W7jN1rniQ3Y">NLU's</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Fried Egg Stories: How to Slay a Monster (The Open Doctor and His Monster, Part 3)

<p>This episode concludes our series “The Open Doctor and His Monster,” which chronicles the origins, rise, and end of the Robert Trent Jones era in golf. Today, we tell the story of the movement that challenged Jones’s ideas and revived the reputations of Donald Ross and other golf architects of the “Golden Age.” Ultimately, this movement led to a battle of ideas at Oakland Hills Country Club, where Jones had initially established his reputation as the “Open Doctor” in 1950. Our guests in this episode are Richard Howting, Bradley Klein (<a href="https://twitter.com/BradleySKlein">@BradleySKlein</a>), Gil Hanse, and Robert Trent Jones Jr.</p> <p>Further reading:</p> <ul> <li>Bradley Klein, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Donald-Ross-Architect-Expanded/dp/0578083981/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0578083981&amp;psc=1"><em>Discovering Donald Ross</em></a> </li> <li>Geoffrey Cornish and Ron Whitten, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/golf-course-Geoffrey-S-Cornish/dp/B00070RHSG"><em>The Golf Course</em></a> </li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Fried Egg Stories: Ben Hogan vs. the Monster (The Open Doctor and His Monster, Part 2)

<p>In this second installment of our documentary series “The Open Doctor and His Monster,” we focus on the 1951 U.S. Open, in which Ben Hogan did battle with Robert Trent Jones’s modern architecture at Oakland Hills Country Club. Our guests in this episode are Ed Gruver (<a href="http://edgruver">@EdGruver</a>), Richard Howting, James Hansen, Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Bradley Klein (<a href="https://twitter.com/BradleySKlein">@BradleySKlein</a>).</p> <p>Further reading:</p> <p>Ed Gruver, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Monster-Its-Knees-Oakland/dp/1493056735"><em>Bringing the Monster to Its Knees: Ben Hogan, Oakland Hills, and the 1951 U.S. Open</em></a></p> <p>Richard Howting, “<a href="http://richardhowting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/OHCC-article-on-51-Open-Part-I.pdf">Defining Moment: The 1951 U.S. Open</a>”</p> <p>Bradley Klein, “Forever in Tweed, Amen: Herbert Warren Wind’s contributions to golf know no word count” in <a href="https://www.golfersjournal.com/issues/no-13/"><em>The Golfer’s Journal </em>No. 13</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Fried Egg Stories: How to Make a Monster (The Open Doctor and His Monster, Part 1)

<p>Today, we kick off a three-part documentary series called “The Open Doctor and His Monster,” in which we chronicle the Robert Trent Jones era in golf: its origins in Rochester, New York; its breakthrough moment at Oakland Hills Country Club; and its recent fall from favor. In this first installment, we tell the story of how Robert Trent Jones rose from a blue-collar background to the status of “Open Doctor”—and how, in the process, he came up with ideas that would dominate golf course design for decades.</p> <p>Our guests in this episode are Robert Trent Jones Jr., James Hansen, Richard Howting, and Bradley Klein (<a href="https://twitter.com/BradleySKlein">@BradleySKlein</a>). </p> <p>Further reading:</p> <ul> <li>James Hansen, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Difficult-Par-Robert-Making-Modern/dp/B01LTHXK7W"><em>A Difficult Par: Robert Trent Jones Sr. and the Making of Modern Golf</em></a> </li> <li>Bradley Klein, <a href="http://www.discoveringdonaldross.com/"><em>Discovering Donald Ross: The Architect and His Golf Courses</em></a> </li> </ul><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Chatting Pine Needles and U.S. Women’s Open with Kyle Franz

<p>Golf architect Kyle Franz (<a href="https://twitter.com/KyleFranzGolf">@KyleFranzGolf</a>) returns to the podcast to share his wealth of knowledge of Pine Needles, the site of the ongoing 2022 U.S. Women's Open. Kyle carried out a restoration of the Donald Ross course in 2017 and is on the grounds at Pine Needles this week. He chats with Andy Johnson about holes to watch for and what he learned from following Ingrid Lindblad and Annika Sörenstam during Thursday's first round. On the back half of the episode, Kyle provides an update on the busy summer he has ahead of him, which will include projects at Lookout Mountain and Cabot Citrus Farms.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

A Preview of The Country Club (ft. Gil Hanse)

<p>With the U.S. Open a little over two weeks away, we are well into the "from many, one" process. The 2022 edition will be held at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, for the first time since 1988.* Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk about the deep history of professional golf at the course, the maze that is the championship routing, and the USGA’s planned setup. Gil Hanse stops by (26:45) to share insights from more than a decade of working at The Country Club, then Andy and Garrett wrap up with some holes to keep an eye on and a few critiques of the course’s weaknesses.</p> <p>* A number of times in this pod, we mistakenly refer to the 1988 U.S. Open as the 1989 U.S. Open. TFE regrets the error.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Takeaways from the 2022 PGA Championship

<p>The final two days of the 2022 PGA Championship were generally a bit of a slog. The big names were going in the wrong direction, and the rest of the leaderboard wasn't producing much excitement. But then the final hour gave us Justin Thomas's playoff win, and all was forgiven. To recap the storylines of what ended up being a fun week, Garrett Morrison talks with three guests: Brendan Quinn (<a href="https://twitter.com/BFQuinn">@BFQuinn</a>), sportswriter for The Athletic; The Fried Egg's own Andy Johnson; and Stephen Britton (<a href="https://twitter.com/sbrittonturf">@sbrittonturf</a>), golf course superintendent at the Chevy Chase Club.</p> <p>Time stamps:</p> <p>(3:28) Brendan Quinn</p> <p>(28:44) Andy Johnson</p> <p>(54:30) Stephen Britton</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

On-the-Ground Observations from the 2022 PGA Championship

<p>After a day of walking around Southern Hills Country Club and watching the first round of the PGA Championship, Garrett Morrison and Meg Adkins convene in the media center (right next to KVV as he did a guest spot on The Shotgun Start!) to discuss it all. Garrett and Meg offer observations on the tournament, the course, and the fans, and they wrap up with a few things they'll be watching for over the weekend. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Five Things About the 2022 PGA Championship with Kevin Van Valkenburg

<p>It's PGA Championship week! ESPN.com's Kevin Van Valkenburg (<a href="https://twitter.com/KVanValkenburg">@kvanvalkenburg</a>), who will be on site at Southern Hills, talks with Andy Johnson about all the major storylines heading into the second men's major of the year. From the challenges of the Perry Maxwell design to the players they think have the best chance to succeed, Andy and Kevin dive deep into all things PGA, including some suggested requirements for the club pros in the field this week.</p> <p>Note: This podcast was recorded before it was announced that Phil Mickelson had withdrawn from the PGA Championship.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Reminiscing About Phil’s Win at the 2021 PGA Championship

<p>It's Flashback Friday: Fried Egg Edition! With the 2022 PGA Championship next week, Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath join Garrett Morrison to look back Phil Mickelson's victory last year at the Ocean Course. Andy and Brendan were on site at Kiawah Island all week. They reminisce about the lead-up to the event, the excitement around the venue, and the wild Sunday finish, which included a broadcast appearance by Andy himself. The group also reflects on what's transpired for Phil since his win and how the events of the past 12 months have colored their recollections of that historic week.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Superintendent Series: Tyler Marcotte of Brambles

<p>Today's guest on our Superintendent Series is Tyler Marcotte, the Head Superintendent at Brambles in Middletown, California. Tyler has one of the more interesting jobs in turf right now. He is currently overseeing the grow-in at Brambles, a new Coore &amp; Crenshaw design just north of Napa Valley, and he has some unique co-workers: sheep! He shares details with Andy Johnson on how he plans to use sheep instead of mowers and what long-term benefits he hopes the sheep will bring. Tyler also provides an update on the grow-in and explains how his experiences working all over the country have aided him at Brambles.</p> <p>The Superintendent Series is brought to you by the Toro Company.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Bandon Deep Dives: Pacific Dunes

<p>With our fourth deep dive into the five 18-hole courses at Bandon Dunes, we arrive at Tom Doak’s Pacific Dunes, which opened in 2001. Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison discuss the course’s intricate strategic puzzles; its use of the “sandy bowl,” the “gorse plain,” and a spectacular stretch of cliff-side land; its collection of short par 4s; and the way that Pacific Dunes, more than any other course at the resort, demands smart, precise golf.  Tom Doak himself makes a cameo (16:30) to tell the story of how he discovered the portion of the property that would become the famous 13th hole. </p> <p> The Bandon Deep Dives are brought to you by <a href="https://www.zerorestriction.com/">Zero Restriction</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Can Course Design Change Golf Culture?

<p>Golf's accessibility problem isn't new, and fixing it won't happen overnight. Golf architect Christine Fraser (<a href="https://twitter.com/cfgolfdesign">@cfgolfdesign</a>) knows this, but she also believes that good course design can chip away at the issue. She talks with Garrett Morrison about how tee positions, fairway lines, maintenance practices, and even entrances into golf facilities can all be designed to encourage an inclusive culture. Christine has worked on courses all over the world, including Lahinch, Royal Birkdale, and the Toronto Golf Club, and as one of the few women in golf architecture, she offers a fresh and important perspective.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

A Southern Hills Preview (ft. Gil Hanse)

<p>The 2022 PGA Championship, which starts in three weeks, will be held at Southern Hills Country Club, a 1936 Perry Maxwell masterwork that has recently undergone a historical renovation by Hanse Golf Course Design. In this episode, Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk about what makes Southern Hills an exciting major venue and chat with Gil Hanse himself about his team’s work on the course.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Superintendent Series: Justin DePippo of Bel-Air Country Club

<p>For the latest edition of our Superintendent Series, Andy Johnson talks with Justin DePippo, the Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Bel-Air Country Club. Andy and Justin discuss Tom Doak's recent restoration of George Thomas's design at Bel-Air, the unique challenges of maintaining turf in the California canyons, the complex logistics behind golf course construction, and a variety of other topics. </p> <p>The Superintendent Series is brought to you by the Toro Company.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

How Golf Courses Can Conserve More Water

<p>Happy Earth Day! As we did last year at this time, we asked Dr. Cole Thompson to come on the podcast and chat about golf's relationship with the environment. Cole is the assistant director of Green Section Research at the USGA, and he helps run the Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program. In this episode, Cole talks with Garrett Morrison about what may be the golf course industry's single biggest problem in the 21st century: water. Cole and Garrett address the optics issues around using water for recreational purposes in an era of climate change before delving into the many ways that golf courses can conserve more water and even offer H2O-related benefits to their communities.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Pasatiempo Is So, So Good

<p>After a recent visit to Pastiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California, Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison figured it was time to dedicate a full podcast to this brilliant (and publicly accessible!) Alister MacKenzie design. From the underrated front nine to the controversial finishing holes, Andy and Garrett dig into the features that make the course a must-visit for any golfer. They wrap up their chat by turning an eye to the future and discussing their hopes and concerns regarding last week's news that Pasatiempo will undergo major rebuild of its heralded MacKenzie greens.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Justin Ray Uses Numbers to Tell the Story of the PGA Tour Season So Far

<p>Justin Ray (<a href="https://twitter.com/JustinRayGolf">@JustinRayGolf</a>) has an unrivaled ability to present statistics and historical facts in a way that gives golf fans a better understanding of players and their performances. He and Garrett Morrison chat about Justin’s methods and his background in media before diving into the key storylines of the 2021-22 PGA Tour season so far. They explore some numbers and notes related to Scottie Scheffler’s rise, Collin Morikawa’s incredible early-career performance in majors, and Rory McIlroy’s [fire emoji] final round at the 2022 Masters. They also discuss some of the big questions they hope to see answered as the year unfolds. More of Justin's work can be found at <a href="https://www.twentyfirstgroup.com/">Twenty First Group</a>, where he is Head of Content, as well as on The Athletic and PGATour.com.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Takeaways from the 2022 Masters

<p>Scottie Scheffler played so brilliantly at the 2022 Masters that, for much of the final round, the outcome wasn’t in doubt. But what this Masters may have lacked in competitive tension, it made up for in rich storylines. To think through some of these deeper narratives, Garrett Morrison speaks with three guests: Jaime Diaz (<a href="https://twitter.com/jaimediazgc">@JaimeDiazGC</a>), a veteran golf writer who is currently an analyst for Golf Channel; Bob Crosby (<a href="https://twitter.com/Otey71">@Otey71</a>), a golf historian; and Joseph LaMagna (<a href="https://twitter.com/JosephLaMagna">@JosephLaMagna</a>), the analytics whiz behind the <a href="https://findingtheedge.substack.com/">Finding the Edge</a> newsletter.</p> <p>For more reflections on the Masters from the Fried Egg team, go to our <a href="https://thefriedegg.com/2022-masters/">Masters hub</a>.</p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>(3:40) Jaime Diaz interview</p> <p>(29:11) Bob Crosby interview</p> <p>(49:18) Joseph LaMagna interview</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Advice for Spectating at the Masters

<p>What should I know before going to the Masters? What are the most underrated and overrated vantage points at Augusta National? How can I best appreciate the course architecture? Should I actually avoid the merch tent? If you’re planning to attend the Masters sometime in the future, these are questions you might ask yourself. To get some answers, Garrett Morrison talks with Andy Johnson, Brendan Porath, and Michael Wolf (<a href="https://twitter.com/bamabearcat">@bamabearcat</a>), all of whom are deeply familiar with the lay of the land at Augusta National. They give recommendations for what a first-time Masters spectator should do (and not do), and they discuss their favorite spots on the property.</p> <p>For more Fried Egg Masters coverage, check out our <a href="https://thefriedegg.com/2022-masters/">Masters hub</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Five Things About the 2022 Masters with Shane Bacon

<p>Masters week is here! To preview the upcoming action, Andy Johnson welcomes Shane Bacon (<a href="https://twitter.com/shanebacon">@shanebacon</a>), co-host of Golf Today on Golf Channel and host of the recently revived <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6UBWyAjcLB0kvGVlNU8iw8?si=6a98b0af8fcb43ef">Get a Grip</a> podcast, to discuss the five things they're looking forward to seeing at Augusta National. From Scottie Scheffler to Justin Thomas to a potential Tiger return, Andy and Shane cover the top storylines going into the 2022 Masters.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Digging into the Latest Design Changes at Augusta National

<p>With the Augusta National Women’s Amateur wrapping up tomorrow and the 2022 Masters approaching, Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison sit down to discuss the latest changes to America’s most influential golf course. They touch on the tree removal along the right side of No. 11, the lengthening of No. 15, and the short-grass expansions on several holes. They also talk about which renovations they hope to see next, and how the club’s philosophy of course design and presentation may be shifting.</p> <p>Read <a href="https://thefriedegg.com/changes-at-augusta-national-2022/">Andy’s article on the changes at Augusta National</a> and <a href="https://thefriedegg.com/augusta-national-womens-amateur-format-problems/">Meg Adkins’s piece on how the format on the ANWA could be improved</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Emilia Migliaccio on Nearly Winning the ANWA—and Then Deciding Not to Turn Pro

<p>The 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur begins tomorrow, and who better to talk to about it than Emilia Migliaccio (<a href="https://twitter.com/emiliamigliacc1">@emiliamigliacc1</a>)? Emilia played in the inaugural ANWA in 2019, finished second last year, and will be in the field again this week. She talks with Garrett Morrison about the unique aspects of the event, the different challenges of the two host courses, her strategies for negotiating Augusta National’s greens, and the lessons she learned after coming up short in a playoff last year. In addition to being an elite amateur golfer, Emilia is also an accomplished writer and a Golf Channel reporter, and she explains why she has decided to pursue a career in journalism instead of turning professional in golf.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

A History of the Stymie

<p>Today we tell the story of one of the great lost elements of match-play golf: the stymie. A stymie occurred when one player’s ball on the green ended up between the hole and the opponent’s ball. Unless the balls were within six inches of one another, the ball closer to the hole could not be lifted. The player who was away simply had to figure out what to do next. When the governing bodies eliminated the stymie in 1952, more than a curious little quirk of match play was lost, according to our guest Stephen Proctor. In a conversation with Garrett Morrison, Stephen argues that the stymie embodied a larger attitude toward the game—an attitude that fell out of favor in the mid-20th century, but one that is worth remembering, and perhaps reviving, today.</p> <p>Stephen's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Long-Golden-Afternoon-Golfs-1864-1914/dp/1913759040"><em>The Long Golden Afternoon</em></a><em> </em>is available for pre-order now.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Is an Equipment Rollback on the Horizon?

<p>With last week's <a href="https://www.randa.org/News/2022/03/Distance-Insights-Update">Distance Insights update</a> from the USGA and R&amp;A, it made sense to bring in Geoff Shackelford (<a href="https://twitter.com/GeoffShac">@geoffshac</a>) to discuss the latest developments. Geoff has been writing about and covering the distance issue in golf for over 20 years. In this episode, he chats with Andy Johnson about what's coming, how players and equipment companies will be affected, and whether bifurcation has finally arrived. Andy and Geoff also catch up on two timely topics: the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league and the Masters. You can read more of Geoff's musings in his Substack newsletter <a href="https://www.thequadrilateral.golf/">The Quadrilateral</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Mailbag: Promoting Shot-Shaping on the PGA Tour, Improving Golf Telecasts, and Renovating Augusta National

<p>Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison sit down (in person this time!) to discuss an array of listener questions. They talk about how the PGA Tour can better assess shot-shaping skills, which musical artist TPC Sawgrass resembles, how golf telecasts can improve, which golf books they would recommend, whether big-name architects are getting <em>too </em>busy, and what changes they would make to Augusta National’s course if they had their druthers. Many thanks to our followers on Twitter and Instagram for the questions!</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>