Get a Grip with Shane Bacon (Fried Egg Golf)

On episode forty-two of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his week in Bermuda! Max analyzes his game, shares the experience of having a replacement caddy, and talks about his "grove of bushes" golf shot. The guys wrap up sharing flights and UNIVERSALLY liked things! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-five of Get a Grip, Shane opens up talking with Max about successfully qualifying for the Arizona Open and the guys breakdown Bryson DeChambeau's win and style of golf. Then Shane asks Max about the process of tinkering with clubs and feels on the PGA TOUR, hashtag golf is explained and flights are delivered.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you live in the northeast you know that we are getting closer and closer to simulator szn. It's basically here for us cold-weathered people and that means the attention turns to indoor golf options so I thought it made sense to chat a little with a man who started a company to make simulator work easier for the consumer. Carl (The Carl behind Carl's Place) chatted about the business, the Covid boom for his business, and what makes a good simulator room. A huge thanks to Carl for the time!  _____ Check out Carl's Place (www.carlofet.com) and use promo code "GetAGrip" at checkout for 10% off any Carl's Place branded products See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Shane departs for Denver to compete in his first-ever U.S. Amateur he catches up with the 2016 champion, Curtis Luck. Curtis and Shane talk about the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season and what has worked as of late for Curtis before reminiscing about his win at Oakland Hills. Curtis talks about a fairway bunker shot he hit in the stroke play that got him really going that week, how the two previous U.S. Ams he played in helped in terms of a conservative approach to stroke play, and then gives Shane some advice on how to approach the first two days and then some fun tricks to toss in if he makes it to match play. Curtis is one of the truly good dudes in professional golf so a big thanks for him taking some time during a tournament week to jump on the pod and dish some amateur golf advice to our host. ___________ The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon Ground Under Repair: https://gurdesigns.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-six of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his spectacular golf in the Mayakoba Golf Classic! Max talks about how it feels to be on his game and then Shane talks about his return to the golf course where he hit a 400-yd drive! The guys finish up discussing the greatest message they've received of all time and share flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return to the feed to discuss Andrew's first trip to St. Andrews after his T-25 finish at the Dunhill Links last week. The two discuss what's so special about the town of St. Andrews, the challenges of links golf at this time of year, and how players navigate the layout of the Dunhill Links across three different courses. Andrew shares how he prepared for such a unique tournament, and the two highlight the pro-am aspect of the Dunhill as well. After wrapping up on Scotland golf, Shane and Andrew discuss the Korn Ferry Tour following the season-ending championship. Andrew reminisces about being part of the 2014 class of KFT grads following the PGA Tour's 10-year look back at that group. They discuss the differences between the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour, and how players often find more camaraderie on the KFT before graduating to the big tour. To wrap things up, Andrew shares some insight into the new Evergreen Golf Club facility in Tacoma, Washington.

On episode three of Get a Grip, Shane asks Max about being in contention late Sunday at his favorite venue, Riviera, in the Genesis Open. Next up the guys discuss Tiger's historical made cuts streak, the celebrity all-star game, best hands on Tour, best shots of the week, best and worst moments from the gallery.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The old guy gets through! A day after qualifying for his first U.S. Amateur, Shane chats about the day, the experience, and how hyped he is to get out to Colorado.  Shane discusses what has clicked lately with his golf game, his mental game, and his approach to competitive golf and then gets into the day at Bonnie Briar. He also gives a huge shoutout to Kevin, his caddie for the day, for leaning into the aggressive play that led to some late birdies and helped him snag one of two spots into the biggest championship in amateur golf.  Bucket list stuff! Now let's go make match play, eh?  _______ Don't forget to check out The PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam are back to recap last week's Barracuda Championship and look ahead to the rest of the PGA Tour season. The two start by talking through Xander Schauffele's win at the Open Championship before moving to Andrew's top-25 finish in Tahoe. Shane and Andrew hit on the pros of having a stableford scoring event on tour and how that can impact how players attack holes. After breaking down why the Barracuda is Andrew's favorite week on the calendar, the conversation shifts to Andrew's push towards this year's FedEx Cup Playoffs as the regular season hits the final stretch. This episode wraps with some questions from Andrew about Shane's broadcasting career and the golf content industry.

Max Homa returns to the podcast after his first Ryder Cup experience to break the whole week down.  The two open the podcast talking about the Dodgers run in the playoffs and what a real offseason will look like for Max before diving into the Ryder Cup that wrapped on Sunday. Max talks about playing with Brian Harman, the vibe of the event, and how word spread internally about the whole Cantlay/Rory/LaCava situation. Max and Shane also talked about the state of American alternate shot and what can be done (or if there is anything that can be done?) to try and figure out a way to improve that part of Team USA. Max gives out his best shot of the week before the two decide which PGA Tour player would make the most sense for Taylor Swift if it doesn’t work out with Travis Kelce. A big, big thanks to Max for taking the time!  ____ The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon The Loop Life Caddies Series with Skratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FfeXeASK_k4   Korn Ferry Tour Championship TV Schedule (Golf Channel): Thursday (10/5): 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET Friday (10/6): 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET Saturday (10/7): 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET Sunday (10/8): 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-six of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about the criticism he received for not being able to wear Tiger colors last Sunday in the WGC. Then the guys talk about the impact of Arnold Palmer and Max previews the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Lastly, the guys finish up sharing flights and then talk about Johnny Manziel making a run at playing professional golf. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-seven of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon and Max Homa open up talking about their experience at the Players Championship. Shane asks Max about the caddie competition on 17; Max ranks the toughest golf courses he's played in recent weeks; the guys react to Rory McIlroy's approach to distance and share their opinions about golf being an Olympic sport. The guys wrap sharing flights and Max reveals a story involving a literal flight. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-eight of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon and Max Homa preview the WGC-Match Play. The guys talk about the allure match play presents to players and viewers; Shane asks Max about his philosophy on giving putts; and then they talk about the benefits and disadvantages of the pod system compared to single elimination. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-nine of Get a Grip, Joel Dahmen joins Shane Bacon and Max Homa to talk about his PGA TOUR victory in the Corales Puntacana. Then Shane asks Max about his week in the WGC match play; Max shares how Augusta National fits his game; and the guys finish up sharing flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode sixty of Get a Grip, the podcast features numerous clips of Shane Bacon and Max Homa talking about the Masters at Augusta National in the previous year! It's MASTERS WEEK! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-one of Get a Grip, Shane opens up talking about golfing in Connecticut and Max opens up talking about his preparation for the American Express. Then the guys weigh in on Tiger's injury, Chris Kirk's big-time finish in the Sony Open, Kevin Kisner's questionable comments and Kevin Na's win. Shane also asks listener questions to Max about best restaurants on the road, the shanks, his favorite all-time Dodger player and the guys finish with flights and book club talk. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrying over from the old Clubhouse podcast days, ESPN's Scott Van Pelt joins Shane to preview the 2022 Masters Tournament. The guys start off talking Tiger Woods before turning their attention to who needs this Masters title the most, how impressive Scottie Scheffler has been this season, how special it is being a part of the Masters each and every year and what it's like as the countdown starts knowing that you'll be the voice of the Masters for an audience that loves this event as much as any in sports.  SVP is the best and we appreciate him taking some time to chat!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fourteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing their Saturday watch party of the 1996 U.S. Amateur called: "Re-Gripped". Then the guys spin the quarantine narrative into a positive, discuss most annoying golf terms, their feel good Friday and answer your questions!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun change to this week's podcast, as Shane traveled to Scotland last month to check out a true links course that is getting a makeover. The Links Golf Club recently purchased Spey Bay and hired the DeVries Designs team to do a full renovation of the property. Mike DeVries, Michael Clayton, and Frank Pont join Shane from Spey Bay to chat about the job, the architectural excitement of getting a chance to work on a true piece of links land in Scotland, and plenty more. Plus, Jim Daily and Adam Besvinick from Links Golf Club talk about how you, ya know, buy a freakin' golf course in Scotland.  You'll enjoy the Q&A plus the audience participation. A big, big thanks to the Links Golf Club for the opportunity to be a part of this, and a huge thanks to Fyfe Golf for helping capture the audio from the Q&A. They did the hard work so that could be turned into a podcast!  Links Golf Club: https://www.links.golf Spey Bay: https://www.links.golf/speybay Shane's Children's Book, The Golfer Zoo: https://back9press.com/pages/bacon The PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode seventeen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing their takeaways from the TaylorMade Driving Relief and Seminole Golf Club. Then the guys give their facial hair power rankings, list their favorite sports logos and respond to your questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf historian Stephen Proctor joins Shane to discuss his summer in Scotland playing all 18 courses on The Old Tom Morris Trail, his move from senior editor at The San Francisco Chronicle to studying the history and birthplace of golf, and those current players that are most like the legendary Tom Morris. As a reminder, Shane's new children's golf book, The Golfer's Zoo, is available to order at back9press.com/bacon, so grab a copy for holidays. _____ Special thanks to our partner Bonnie Wee Golf, a specialist in exclusive luxury golf trips and vacations to the best golf courses in Scotland and Ireland, including The Old Tom Morris Trail. Check it out at OldTomMorrisTrail.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an awesome week at Pine Needles for the U.S. Women's Open with Minjee Lee taking home her second major title in as many years. Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers recap the week, talk about Minjee's trajectory, the awesome return from Nelly Korda and how tough Danielle Kang was to gut out four rounds with that back injury. The two praise Pine Needles, the USGA and plenty more. A big thanks to Claire for her time.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eighteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max share their observations from the 10-part documentary on ESPN, The Last Dance. The guys talk about things they learned from the documentary, Jordan's mentality, Jordan's influence and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get a Grip returns from a bit of a hiatus with news that Shane's new children's golf book, The Golfer's Zoo, is available to order and is shipping out right now. You can order at back9press.com/bacon, so do that right now. As for Mr. Hubbard, the PGA Tour pro hops on from Mexico to discuss his basketball career, a knife incident to the foot that nearly led to a win, his relationship with Hubs Peanuts + a lot more. Mark is one of the good guys on tour, I think you'll really enjoy this chat.  ______ A big thank you to our newest partner, Hubs Peanuts. For more info, check out https://www.hubspeanuts.com/.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Get a Grip Podcast is back with a new format. PGA Tour Member, Andrew Putnam, co-hosts a 6 part series with Shane Bacon. Putnam shares an inside scoop into his lifestyle on tour on and off the golf course. The two dive into traveling with family and kids, growing up playing with Andrew's brother, Michael who played on the PGA Tour, and where his game is at right now. They round out the convo with discussion on Pinehurst and Valhalla plus some quick hitting get-to-know-you questions.

On episode seventy-one, Shane Bacon opens up with confirmation that he finally accomplished the one thing in his life he was hoping to accomplish before death: a hole in one! Since it's been a minute, Max Homa dives into the end of the PGA Tour season; the guys discuss the playoffs and ways to make them less stale; they give an update on upcoming adjustments to the podcast; and finish off with flights and best shots! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sneakers have never been more popular and we are seeing more and more style sneak into the golf shoe world. Jacques Slade (@kustoo) joins Shane to talk about the growing popularity of golf shoes, the changing style, the most important golf shoe ever made, and plenty more.  A big thanks to Jacques for the time and insight. His YouTube channel is absolutely worth your time so give it a follow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ9l_6_f0PWRYXN5Y7Lcl2A   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode twenty-one of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about getting back to work in the Charles Schwab Challenge. Then the guys discuss their top-5 things they're looking forward to when the PGA TOUR resumes and finish up sharing listeners personal best golf stories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the tradition unlike any other is the actual Masters Tournament, but in terms of a podcast tradition that never stops, it's ESPN's Scott Van Pelt joining Shane to preview the Masters. Scott and Shane discuss the special week for the both of them, what it was like last year prepping for a potential Tiger Woods return to Augusta National and the week that followed, the pressures of winning at the Masters, and plenty more.  Scott also gets into the ESPN approach to golf broadcasting and why the network has become one of the most popular for golf fans when they get a shot at major championship golf twice a year with the Masters and the PGA Championship.  After Shane's chat with Scott, Noah Syken, the VP of Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at IBM, jumps on to discuss the best app in the world, The Masters app, and why it's unmatched. Noah also shares some new features this year like broadcasting AI ("Henry" the broadcaster!) that'll be an option with every shot live. A huge thanks to Scott and Noah for taking some time to chat about the best week of the year. A reminder on some of the links that Shane shared in the opening of the podcast: Ground Under Repair spring t-shirts: https://breakingt.com/gur Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-seven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the difficult course conditions at Muirfield Village for the Memorial and Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world. The guys get into the penalty enforced against Rahm, the reputation Rahm has on the golf course, Max explains what it means to be off as a professional golfer and flights are delivered!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We conclude our "Full Swing" recap series with Rory McIlroy at St. Andrews and Episode 8 of the Netflix show. Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers talk about the incredible history that comes with winning at the Old Course and just how short the window is for someone like Rory to actually get it done. They discuss the awkward Cam Smith interview after he took home the Claret Jug that included a LIV question he dodged before eventually joining the renegade tour. They then discuss the incredible win in Atlanta for Rory and the most famous line in the entire series, a shot at Phil Mickelson by Mr. McIlroy.  After segments that include Shane and Claire's favorite episode of the series, they welcome the executive producer of "Full Swing," Chad Mumm, to discuss what it was like putting all this together, how crazy it was that this show landed on the wildest year in golf history and which episode is his favorite.  All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year, and many more. A big thanks to Joel Dahmen and Chad Mumm for joining during all the recaps and a special shoutout to the entire Skratch team for helping out with making all this just that much better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our old pal and friend of the program Joe Buck of (checks to confirm this is accurate) ESPN joined the podcast to talk his career move, the job of Monday Night Football, saying goodbye to baseball, his sneaky low handicap (almost scratch!), if we will see him on TV during the Masters and plenty more.  Make sure you watch Monday Night Football on September 12th for Broncos-Seahawks and check out Joe’s podcast, Daddy Issues. A big thanks to Joe for the chat.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-one of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about golf course setup on the PGA TOUR and the U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes. The guys react to Segundo Oliva Pinto's loss because his caddie touched a bunker and Jim Herman's victory in the Wyndham Championship. Lastly, the guys share their flights and Max discusses how important the FedExCup is to players on the PGA TOUR. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Netflix's "Full Swing" officially out, Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers take on the start of the LIV discussion with the series. Ian Poulter is the focus of this episode, so the two break down their thoughts on Poulter, him as a dad, the moment it appeared he would be joining LIV, and plenty more. After that, Claire and Shane dive into segments, giving out the winner and loser of the episode. All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year, and many more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Netflix's "Full Swing" officially out, Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers dive deep into the second episode that focuses on Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler. The two talk about their constant struggle with Koepka, some of the eye-opening moments from the four-time major winner and the juxtaposition between the Koepkas and the Schefflers.  They then dive into segments, with winner of the episode, loser of the episode and much more.  All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year and many more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open discussing the latest release of the PGA TOUR schedule and their online poker tournament for charity. Next, the guys get into the Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls documentary by diving into their top five favorite people named 'Michael'. Lastly, they share the most painful non-injury injuries in sports and their feel good Friday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode nine of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing what five items they'd need with them on a stranded island and then give their top five list of favorite NCAA basketball players of all time. Next up, the guys talk about their best skills outside golf, the best golf books, high school golf stories and best players all-time with one major.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A final preview for the U.S. Open and this time with one of the men integral in bringing Los Angeles Country Club back to its roots. Gil Hanse joins Shane from LACC to talk about the honor of seeing one of his restorations displayed at the highest of levels, the sneaky 17th hole and then the 3 most strategic shots at LACC. A big thanks to Gil for the time and the incredible insight. ______ Don't forget to check out the latest PING Proving Grounds Podcast episode: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Ground Under Repair Design: https://gurdesigns.com/ The Golfer’s Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new season of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon is joined by PGA Tour winner and the No. 1 player on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour points list Matt McCarty. Matt won his first PGA Tour event last week at the Black Desert Championship in just his third career start. In this season premiere episode, Shane and Matt discuss Matt's week in Utah leading up to his win, his work with a mental skills coach and how he feels that helps him, and his three-win 2024 season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Matt expresses his excitement for playing in the 2025 Masters, Sentry, Waste Management and more tournaments he is now in the field for following his victory. The two end the episode by previewing this week's Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas and Matt's plans for the rest of the FedEx Fall as he works to play in the 2025 Signature Events.

After the best season of his career, Justin Suh is a full-time PGA Tour member. His reward? Joining Shane in person from Napa as the PGA Tour gets going once again. Justin talks about the change in how he thinks about his golf swing, how important his sister is to his success, how many hours a day (!!) he stretches and plenty more. Thanks to Justin for his time, as always.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-three of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up addressing the situation at Torrey Pines surrounding Patrick Reed and the embedded ball. Then the guys get into Max's top-20 performance in the Farmers Insurance Open and the social media outrage that comes with 'lift, clean and place'. Shane and Max finish up sharing flights and then preview the upcoming week at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A great chat this week with LET Tour player Meghan MacLaren about her life as a professional golfer. Meghan talks about growing up in a golf family, her experiences playing on the Epson Tour in the States, and why writing has been such an amazing outlet for her while chasing her dream.  Meghan has an awesome series that dropped this year with Skratch that is definitely worth your time so give the first episode a watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC3ji4YhxpY Also, her website that was mentioned a few times on the pod: https://megmaclaren.com/ The Golfer's Zoo: https://back9press.com/pages/bacon Listen to another very good golf podcast, the PING Proving Grounds Podcast, right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return as the PGA Tour's regular season wraps up with this week's Wyndham Championship. To start, the two break down Andrew's performance at the 3M Open ahead of the Olympics. Andrew discusses his walk-and-talk interview with the CBS broadcast on Saturday and what he thinks he found on Sunday that allowed him to rebound to close out that tournament. After that, Shane and Andrew turn to the current FedEx Cup standings, as Andrew sits ranked 73rd in the race for the Top 70. The two talk through Andrew's mindset going into this week at the Wyndham, changes in his preparation with a new caddie on the bag and what goals he is looking to accomplish during one final playoff push. To close out this episode, Shane and Andrew share observations about the current crop of college graduates and young players on the Korn Ferry Tour and how these players seem to be better prepared for the PGA Tour than in years past.

On episode four of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max what he does with his time during a week off on the PGA TOUR and Max explains how he's learned to stay disciplined. Next up, the guys answer your social media questions, discuss the correlation between shot artistry and equipment and then debate how many Monday Qualifiers Rory McIlroy would get through in one season if he played twenty-five.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode one of Get a Grip, Max and Shane spend plenty of time breaking down the Waste Management Phoenix Open after Max polished off a spiffy T-6. Max talks about getting in the hunt on Sunday, his decision to go for it on the par-5 15th and why this week was the most fun he's ever had at a tournament. Along with that, they touch on the Super Bowl, the fans in Scottsdale, some of the things we heard each week and a brilliant replacement for signing a glove when hitting a spectator at a golf tournament. It was a good week for Max and a fun week with our inaugural episode, so please rate and review the podcast and get ready for next week and Pebble Beach.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a snoozer to a playoff in a matter of minutes! The 2022 PGA Championship took a while to get going, giving us a meltdown at the end and an epic playoff with two of the best young players in the game. Shane and Claire talk Justin Thomas' second major title, where he stands in terms of modern players and legacy, Mito's awesome week, Zalatoris giving it a serious run and plenty more. The two talk about the disappointing week from Rory McIlroy after a hopeful start, the impressive grind from Tiger Woods and then the two dive into flights to wrap up a major week from Tulsa. Thanks to Claire for jumping on. Please follow her on all the social medias at @kclairerogers.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-nine of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with creative ideas on how Augusta National can virtually add patrons. Then, the guys get into the Lakers winning the title, the atmosphere at events without fans, golf fashion and traditions, and Max's problem-solving drive. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and Matt McCarty are back to recap last week's Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas and look ahead a bit at Matt's 2025 schedule on the PGA Tour. To start this episode, Shane and Matt discuss their love for different golf courses as Matt is back in Chicago to play at Medinah this week. They touch on Matt's time in Las Vegas and how he and his friends celebrated coming off his first career win at the Black Desert Championship. From there, Shane asks Matt about growing up playing junior golf in Arizona and what led him to his college golf career at Santa Clara. Matt then shares some details on what the rest of his FedEx Fall will look like as he begins plotting a 2025 schedule that currently includes three majors and a number of PGA Tour Signature Events.

On episode nineteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing their thoughts on the match and the telecast. Then the guys discuss Phil's brand, J.T.'s impressive performance, and their top-5 golf cliches.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An exciting Monday episode as Max Homa returns to the podcast to preview a golf course he knows oh so well. Max and Shane talk about the two-week break before the third major of the year for Homa and then dive deep into Los Angeles Country Club. Max, who held the course record at LACC for nearly eight years, talks about that record-breaking 61 in the 2013 Pac-12 Championship, what he remembered about the day, and plenty more.  After that the two dive into the golf course and chat about what makes LACC both wonderful and difficult. A huge thanks to Max for taking some time to chat about the course and to help get everyone pumped up for what is expected to be an awesome U.S. Open. Also, a note; this was recorded before the news broke of the PGA Tour/LIV/PIF announcement, so the subject wasn't avoided, it was unknown at the time. _____ The Fried Egg LACC Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcIcBilkJ9k The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast is right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Get a Grip, Shane opens the show talking about playing in the Connecticut Open and missing the cut by 1 before being joined by the great David McLay-Kidd to talk about his new project in Nebraska, GrayBull. David talks about why the Sand Hills of Nebraska is the best land in the world to build golf courses on, what golfer he envisions building golf courses for, and what's the most fun part of the process for him. A big thanks to David for coming on the podcast.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the coolest events in all of golf wrapped last week in Pinehurst, and we have one of the most impactful players in the field here to recap the championship. Alex Fourie joins Shane to chat about the second U.S. Adaptive Open, what the week means to that community, and how cool it is to see this tournament alongside historical events like the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open. Alex then gets into how he got into the game, what it means to be a role model to so many people out there and plenty more! Follow Alex's journey at Single Hand Golf right here - https://singlehandgolf.com/ Make sure to subscribe to the PING Proving Grounds Podcast here - https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eight of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing Shane's recent tournament, how to golf best when shots matter, and Max's experience on the Walker Cup team. Then the guys answer questions from listeners about their favorite board games, gambling in golf, leaderboard watching, toughest shots, caddie stories, AIM nicknames and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode sixty-eight, Shane Bacon opens up asking Max Homa about his week in the Rocket Mortgage Classic and playing in the same pairing as Bubba Watson! Then the guys dive into the Bryson DeChambeau news and the value of caddies; the mental grind of a PGA TOUR season; flights; and the Open Championship. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam are back to break down Andrew's 2024 FedEx Cup season following the Wyndham Championship. The episode begins with the pair reminiscing about golf trips of the past and what courses they've recently crossed off bucket lists before diving into Andrew's early offseason plans. Shane and Andrew discuss Andrew's missed cut at the Wyndham and 73rd place finish in the FedEx Cup standings. They talk about finding silver linings in negative things, such as getting some time off to catch up on life after missing the playoffs this season. The two then preview the upcoming FedEx Fall and why Andrew believes the fall run of events suits his game well, with stops in Napa, Japan and Mississippi that Andrew is looking forward to. This episode wraps with a discussion of underrated events across both the Korn Ferry and PGA Tours, as Shane and Andrew shoutout the Boise KFT event, the Valero Texas Open, and more!

On episode sixty-two of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon opens up asking Max Homa about the Zurich Classic and his pairing with Talor Gooch! Then Max shares the details of his double-eagle, the guys talk about the new PGA TOUR Player Impact Program (PIP), and Shane makes suggestions to Max so he can improve his PIP ranking! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode twenty of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing the current state of affairs in our country. Then the guys discuss the PGA TOUR without fans, their feel good Friday and much more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode seventy, Shane Bacon opens up explaining to Max Homa why he's on the verge of quitting competitive golf after a horrific sequence of events happened in his previous tournament! Then Max dives into his week playing in the world golf championship; the guys dive into what makes the Olympics special and different from the Ryder Cup; they share good and bad ideas in their flights; and Max explains why he's considering going LeBron James 'zero dark thirty' for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode sixteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing Mother's Day and Joel Dahmen's course record. Then the guys get into the brilliance of Phil and Tiger's short game, Max's prep for the return of the PGA TOUR season, entrees vs. apps and the top-5 swaggiest walks on Tour.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-four of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing their thoughts about the Tour Championship and the staggered format to decide the FedExCup champion. Then the guys answer your questions and touch on the fall schedule, the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, best and worst games on the golf course, picking a fight, and what they'd buy if they won $15 million. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-four of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about playing on the PGA TOUR while coronavirus is ongoing and they also talk about his week at the Travelers Championship. Then Shane addresses the situation with FOX and the guys finish up ranking their favorite planets!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-one of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about Max's caddie for the week, named Malcom, for the Bermuda Championship. Then the guys discuss the Lucas Glover plaque, Shane delivers some fun facts and Max dives into the intense COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. Lastly, Max gives an update about where his golf game is, the guys discuss slow play and deliver flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane and Andrew are back to break down Andrew's U.S. Open sectional qualifying experience plus his prep and thoughts on The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The two dive into some personal updates including child birthdays, remodeling Andrew's house and coffee preferences. Finally, they round off the discussion with the age old question "Do short course hole-in-ones count?" plus Andrews thoughts on the PGA-Suadi PIF negotiations.

On episode thirty of Get a Grip, Joel Dahmen fills in for Max and joins Shane Bacon as the guest co-host. Shane opens up asking Joel to explain his golf game, and to expand on the experience he had finishing top-10 in the PGA Championship. Joel also talks about the setup at Harding Park and his first impression of Collin Morikawa. Shane explains his hat and towel collection, and lastly, the guys share their flights! Follow the crew on Twitter: @ShaneBacon, @MaxHoma23 and @Joel_Dahmen   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-two of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about Max's week in the Charles Schwab Challenge and Bryson DeChambeau's size and skill. The guys also discuss the idea of mic'ing up PGA TOUR players, Max shares what returning to golf looked like with COVID-19 testing and lastly, Shane and Max share things that made them happy and things that didn't.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might not know the name Roger Sali, but after this episode, you most definitely won't forget it. Roger lives in Uganda and took to caddying when his father passed away and the family needed extra income. Starting in 2020, Roger fell desperately in love with the game and wanted to share it with as many people as possible, so Roger has been going to schools and areas of Africa to share the sport with whoever will listen. It's an incredible story from an amazing person who you should be following on Instagram at @saligolfs. Thanks to Roger for taking the time to chat.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eleven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with a feel good Friday and an in-depth conversation about the mindset behind greatness. Then the guys have a discussion about their top five FAVORITE sports movies, Max tests Shane in golf trivia and lastly, they answer twitter questions which includes their most memorable round of golf.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a great trip down to the Pinehurst area, Shane chats with his buddy and Fox Sports college football expert (genius??) Joel Klatt about the time spent in North Carolina. Shane and Joel break down the dos and don'ts of a Pinehurst trip, where to play, how much fun they had on #8, #4, and #2, and the proper way to experience Tobacco Road. They also give some love to the Talamore Resort and Villas where the group stayed and spent way too much time out on the putting green at night. A big shoutout to our good pals Martin, Phil, and Shane for the help setting up the trip, and a huge thanks to everyone in the Pinehurst area for their amazing hospitality. Pinehurst is a must-visit if you like golf and it's a place that exceeds expectations. 10/10. Make sure to give the Home of American Golf a follow on Instagram at @homeofamericangolf and on Twitter at @homeofusagolf.  _______ Check out the new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-nine of Get a Grip, Shane opens up sharing his feel good Friday and Max talks about his week in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The guys discussed J.T.'s finish, Brooks Koepka's mentality, and lastly, Shane asks Max to give us some insight into his preparation and excitement for the PGA Championship and the guys share their flights!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been quite the start to the Korn Ferry Tour season for Sam Saunders, who stopped by the program today to discuss his 2023. Sam and Shane catch up on the year, Sam explains why this season is his make-or-break year, the mentality of being the "old guy" in a sea of youngsters, and plenty more.  Shane and Sam discuss how broadcasting the Zozo Championship helped Sam see things from a slightly different perspective, what his grandfather shared with him when he was grinding his way through the mini-tour world, and just how handy Sam is around the house (spoiler: he does electrical!).  A big thanks to Sam for taking some time on a big and busy week to chat.  The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week it was at Oak Hill, and Shane opens the show talking about how impressed he was with Brooks Koepka and the Michael Block phenomenon. After that, Shane chats with his new podcast co-host, Marty Jertson, about their new venture with the PING Proving Grounds Podcast (subscribe to it!). The two chat about Marty's journey through golf and how he became one of the most influential figures in club design.  A big thanks to Marty for his time and make sure to subscribe to the new PING Proving Grounds Podcast right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast ____________ Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifty-five of Get a Grip, Shane and Max talk about Max's 2nd PGA TOUR victory, the Genesis Invitational, at Riviera Country Club. Shane asks Max about his best shots of the tournament, his putt on 18 and his mentality afterwards, his chip next to the tree on the 1st playoff hole, and his iron shot into the 2nd playoff hole. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane has his longtime buddy Ashdon Woods on the pod to unpack into their recent trip to Streamsong Golf Resort in Florida. They cover the highlights from the three courses and the Chain, a new short course on the property, before reviewing the surrounding amenities, like the stellar hotel and food scene. All great tips for those looking to plan a trip to the Florida resort in the future. They end the pod with some fun stories from their days on the mini tours, Ashdon's hole-in-one this year on his dad's 70th birthday and playing the Monday money game in Arizona during the pandemic with Max Homa. A special thanks to Ashdon for his time (what a podcast debut!) ____ Check out the brand new Ground Under Repair store: https://groundunderrepair.myshopify.com/  The Golfer's Zoo: https://back9press.com/pages/bacon Listen to another very good golf podcast, the PING Proving Grounds Podcast, right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon and PGA TOUR professional Max Homa will start sharing their insights, experiences, and conversations on the PGA TOUR on iHeartRadio Monday, February 3rd on the Get a Grip Podcast! Listen, follow, share and rate on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite shows! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Get a Grip, Golf.com's Claire Rogers (@kclairerogers) stops by and takes over hosting duties, asking Shane questions about him getting into golf and how all that happened. The two discuss plenty of early career moments, talk about the highest and lowest moments of their 2022s and touch on things to do at the upcoming WM Phoenix Open. A good chat and a big thanks to Claire for joining once again.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode sixty-five of Get a Grip, Shane Bacon opens up asking Max Homa about his experience playing with 'Bones' on the bag in the PGA Championship; then the guys get into Joe Greiner's impressive run in the four-ball, Cameron Young's back-to-back victories on the Korn Ferry Tour, Phil Mickelson trash talk stories, prep for the Memorial, and flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pod is flipped today with Claire Rogers of Golf.com fame taking hosting duties to ask Shane questions about his U.S. Amateur experience. Shane chats about the week, how tough Cherry Hills played and the difficulty of competing at a championships level. The two then dive into the comeback season for Bryson DeChambeau, what's left the rest of the year for both in terms of golf travel and plenty more! A big thanks to Claire for her time - make sure you're following her on all social platforms at @kclairerogers and you're reading all her content at Golf.com.  The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon Ground Under Repair: https://gurdesigns.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we get the next season of Get a Grip ready for 2022, we've put together a few "best of" episodes covering some of the greatest interviews and moments from both Get a Grip and Shane's other podcast, The Clubhouse. This episode focuses on the best interviews I've done over the last few years with some of the biggest names in media, including Rick Reilly, Jim Nantz, and Scott Van Pelt.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-six of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the setup and difficulty of Winged Foot and how the importance of hitting fairways has changed. The guys also get into the way Bryson DeChambeau and technology have changed golf, how golf courses can defend against bomb and gouge, and lastly, the worst thing heard all week.....the sizzler going bankrupt. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may be asking, what is a flusher? In terms of golf, it's near the top in terms of a compliment, meaning you can do things to a golf ball that even your peers aren't capable of doing. A flusher is someone that makes that whizz sound with their irons and can move a 3-wood in any direction with any trajectory.  The Fried Egg's Andy Johnson joined Shane to rank the top 10 best flushers of the last 23 years in men's golf, and while the lists have some overlap, there are some names that you didn't expect to hear get thrown around on this episode. A lot of fun talking of generational ball-strikers, and a big thanks to Andy for joining the program.  For those wanting to try Shane's coffee collab with Good Walk Coffee Company, here is the link: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon And to get a copy of The Golfer's Zoo (signed options available), click here: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is a great one as Patrick Koenig joins the show to talk about his RGV Tour. Patrick and Shane discuss his recent world record-breaking moment on the golf course, how much you still love golf when you've played nearly 500 courses in a year and plenty more!  Patrick is one of the good guys in golf so make sure to give him a follow (@pjkoenig) and check out his website for all the tales from the road! https://www.pjkoenig.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The APGA Tour is at Baltusrol this week for the Cisco Invitational and I was lucky to go out and play a little golf in the pro-am and chat with two of the rising stars on the tour, Aaron Beverly and Kamaiu Johnson. We chatted about the year, the growth of this tour, the impact brands like Cisco make on players working towards the PGA Tour, and plenty more. A shoutout to Cisco, Baltusrol, and of course, Aaron and Kamaui for the time!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The much-anticipated Netflix "Full Swing" series is out, and we are here to recap every episode! Along with our pals at Skratch, Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers (@kclairerogers) dive into the opening episode, talk about the unique friendship of Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas while looking back on the epic PGA Championship a year ago in Tulsa. After initial reactions, Shane and Claire dive into their recurring segments that includes winner of the episode, loser, what we learned and what we think non-golf people will learn about two of the biggest names in the game.  All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year and many more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode five of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing Sungjae Im's win in the Honda Classic, Shane's booming 400-yard drive and then discuss the possibility and challenge of facing off against the No Laying Up squad in a scramble. Next up the guys get into Max's upcoming schedule, his preparation for tournaments, feel good Friday, and answer your Twitter questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another "Best of" episode to finish off 2021. From The Clubhouse and Get a Grip archives, we've pulled interviews with players coming off big wins on the PGA Tour, including Max Homa, of course, Joel Dahmen, and Nate Lashley. Have a great start to 2022 and we'll back with a new season soon!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Get a Grip, Shane welcomes a friend of the program Brendan Porath (of Shotgun Start and Fried Egg fame) to the show to discuss something that is a big part of a golfer's life; scrambles. We discuss the good and the bad of the format, we try to fix the cheating that seems to follow each and every scramble around and we end with some questions and comments from listeners. This is a fun chat about one of the most unique formats in the game that we hope you enjoy and a big thanks to Mr. Porath for jumping on to discuss.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-eight of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about key decisions, shots and moments during his final round in the 3M Open. Then the guys react to the coverage Max's Twitter hiatus is receiving, an update is given on the AON Risk Reward Challenge standings, Max talks about playing with Tony Finau and Matthew Wolff, his COVID scare, and lastly, flights are delivered!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-nine of Get a Grip, Shane opens up talking with Max about the pros of living on the East coast and preparation for his new show on Golf Channel. Then Max dives into his work in the off-season, shares tournaments he's got an eye on in 2021 and reveals some huge news! Lastly, the guys finish up with flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another major week with another major guest. Gil Hanse, the incredible golf architect that was in charge of the Southern Hills restoration project, jumps on the podcast to chat with Shane about this week, what was the philosophy in terms of this particular project, and what player succeeds on this golf course, and plenty more. Shane also gives his PGA Championship pick as we inch closer to Thursday!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Open returning to the Old Course, it made perfect sense to bring back an old Clubhouse episode that Shane published in 2020 with his good friend Will Froelich. Will and Shane, after college at the University of Arizona, headed to Scotland with hopes of getting a job caddying for the summer. A day later and after a quick meeting with the man in charge of loops and both Will and Shane found themselves carrying bags on the most famous golf course in the world. Relive old stories, laugh at how Will got the nickname Rubles and enjoy an experience that these two will never forget.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-four of Get a Grip, Shane and Max immediately react to the 84th Masters at Augusta National! The guys share their thoughts about Dustin Johnson winning his 2nd career major championship and then Max talks about his experience playing in the Masters. Lastly, the guys touch on Rory McIlroy searching for the career grand slam and then they finish up with flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent victory from Jordan Spieth (his 13th since 2013), Shane thought it would be a great time to look over the last 10 years of professional golf and rank the 10 best players of the last 10 years. Who better to discuss this with than The Fried Egg and The Shotgun Start's own Andy Johnson, who worked up his own Egg Formula to break down his top-10 list. A few of the same, a few different, and a consensus No. 1 of the last decade; a fun exercise and we appreciate Andy for his time!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The penultimate episode of "Full Swing" is one of our favorites, as Netflix follows Sahith Theegala and Mito Pereira for a wild ride through the ups and downs of a professional golf week. Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers speak on Sahith's laundry basket, the amazing families and friends that both have around them, and go through their usual segments including the winner and loser from the episode.  All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year, and many more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode ten of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with a feel good Friday, listener haikus and their FAVORITE sports nicknames. Then Max builds the perfect golfer, the guys answer twitter questions and Shane tests Max to see if he's a spelling bee superstar.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Get a Grip, Shane opens with his thoughts on the exceptional Rose Zhang and her victory on Sunday. Then, one of the most exciting athletes of the last 25 years, Reggie Bush, jumps on the pod to talk about his journey to golf, his obsession with getting better, and what he wants to do to help more kids that have similar upbringings to his get into the game.  The two also talk about what makes an athlete electrifying, when Reggie realized he was different than the rest of those playing sports and who his favorite golfer is to watch play. A huge thanks to Reggie for jumping on this week and chatting.  _____ The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast is right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast Bacon's Breakfast Blend with Good Walk Coffee Company: https://goodwalkcoffee.com/bacon The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our recap run of "Full Swing" with Episode 6, which focuses on two stars in the game of golf with very different resumes and at very different points in their respective lives. Shane and Golf.com's Claire Rogers dive into the episode and immediately fall in love with the Finau family. Claire and Shane discuss their winners and losers of the episode, what they learned about Tony and Collin Morikawa, and plenty more about episode 6.  All "Full Swing Tonight" episodes will also be on YouTube, so make sure to check the Skratch page to get enhanced recaps of each episode with video elements, highlights from the year, and many more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Bacon is joined by a Scotland-based Andrew Putnam as the PGA Tour season heads overseas for the Scottish Open this weekend! Shane and Andrew discuss the John Deere Classic before getting into Andrew's time in Scotland thus far, his round at North Berwick and how players are excited for the next two weeks of links golf. The conversation then touches on the difficulties of traveling and being alone while on Tour before wrapping up with a look ahead at the Scottish Open.

Another awesome week on tour and another win for Max Homa. The legendary podcaster jumps on the phone to talk about the week at the Wells Fargo, how crazy life is right now, the confidence he feels now versus a few years ago and why a putting switch changed a lot of how he feels on the greens. After talking golf, Max and Shane ranked the top-five worst parts of moving as Max recently relocated and experienced all of it.  Big thanks to Max for jumping on and chatting!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max and Shane catch up on all the happenings the last few months including the Fortinet win by Mr. Homa to kick off the season. Max then reveals the five keys to a solid ski vacation when you don't ski. The boys then give out their favorite and least favorite things about the holiday season, they break down the best golf shot each hit in 2021 and the shot they'd most want a mulligan on, flights, an Adele bet, and a look ahead to 2022 and what Max's schedule will look like the first part of the season.  Happy holidays, Happy New Year, stay safe and patient!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane is back from his annual January buddies golf trip and catching up with two-time LPGA winner Marina Alex. The two talk about the weird phenomenon that is getting older, Marina's ombudsman approach to golf Twitter, what men tend to get wrong in terms of women's golf, and plenty more. After the chat with Marina, Shane welcomes his best buddy in the world, Rusty Reynolds, to talk about the 6th annual Tubac trip that the two do with 14 other buddies in January.  A reminder, if you haven't ordered a copy of The Golfer's Zoo, the children's golf book that Shane wrote, get to orderin' right here!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.