Episodes
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Can you keep it real in golf?
We answer that question in this episode, as Scott Walker is joined by guest host and professional golfer Christian Heavens. Christian shares insights from his upcoming urban golf novel 'Tour Line,' which weaves his golf experiences into an immersive story about the game and its players. They delve into the challenges of mini-tour life, and the evolving landscape of professional golf, including the impact of the LIV and PGA Tours.
Plus, the Bars Exam gets a Midwestern flavor.
For more on Christian Heavens, visit https://heavensspeaks.com/
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00:00 Show Open
01:22 Christian's Journey in Golf
04:01 Current State of Men’s Professional Golf
08:08 Christian’s Reflections on his U.S. Amateur Experience
19:33 Why He Wrote Tour Line
21:33 The Pressure of Mini-Tour Golf
23:14 How To Play Professional Golf While Writing A Novel
25:59 Can You Keep It Real in Golf?
33:34 The Bars Exam
37:19 Future Goals and Reflections
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With Andy Walker out on the recruiting trail, Scott Walker takes the opportunity to dive into Scottie Scheffler’s four-stroke victory at the 153rd Open, and his consistent top-tier performances as described by some of the best guests of the show over the past two seasons. What makes him great? How does his life and faith affect his performance? Do you have to be obsessed to be great? This show answers those questions as only The Edge can.
00:00 Show Open
02:07 Those Tricky Comparisons to Tiger
05:46 Why Scottie’s Game Rises Above The Rest
11:58 Faith, Family, and Golf
15:07 What The Olympics Showed About Scheffler
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While Andy balls out at the Michigan Senior Open, Scott takes you through the preview of the last major championship for the men this year. This episode doesn't spoil when play starts at Royal Portrush, so take a listen while you watch The Open. Scott and Andy talk about Shane Lowry's ballstriking, Tommy Fleetwood's putter, the emotion we've seen from Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffer, and...
IS TIGER WOODS THE LUCKIEST PLAYER IN GOLF HISTORY? (Yup, apparently we went there).
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
02:59 How The Keys To Shane Lowry's Open Win Still Apply Today
06:32 The Mental Grind of Major Championship Golf
08:59 Our Favorite Tournaments
11:41 How Tommy Fleetwood Gave Away His Best Chance To Win
16:03 The Role of Luck in Golf
16:36 Aggression vs. Defense in Golf Strategy
19:29 Commitment Above All Else
22:20 Is Tiger Woods The Luckiest Player In Golf History?
25:17 Creating Your Own Luck in Golf
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Andy Walker celebrates his 50th birthday as the PGA TOUR comes to his new hometown of Detroit. Scott Walker comes for the party, and stays for the content, which takes you inside the ropes of The John Shippen. Joe Hooks talks about his win in The Shippen, and what it means for the event. Scott & Andy talk about what it means to have "Big Show Game".
Then, for the Bars Exam, we drop some lyrics at the drop of a dime, baby!
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
01:10 Joe Hooks Wins The John Shippen
03:02 Joe Hooks Says Why This Win Matters So Much
04:58 Who's Next? The Talent On Display at The Shippen
10:47 It's Lonely On The Road
11:54 How Stress Shows Up In The Body
15:22 It's Not A Gift If You Take It
19:02 Big Unc Energy
20:32 Party Favors
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Some major championships elevate stars. Some create them.
Scott and Andy react to J.J. Spaun turning Oakmont into his platform to stardom. From the resilient recovery on the front nine, to the shots that lead to back-to-back birdies to close out his masterpiece, we break it all down. Andy talks about his background with Spaun over the years as well.
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
02:01 How The Rain Affected The Championship
05:16 What Made The Final Putt So Improbable
07:06 Who Is J.J. Spaun?
10:10 Should You Look At Leaderboards When Contending?
14:11 How The Other Contenders Washed Out
18:04 Will Scottie Scheffler Regret This Championship?
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While Andy is away, Jerry Foltz, lead announcer for LIV Golf, joins Scott to talk about why it is premature to give the U.S. Open to Scottie Scheffler, who are the best players in the world right now, and where LIV Golf stands in its third season. This conversation from longtime friends literally talks about all aspects of the golf world.
00:00 Show Open
01:09 Memories of Erin Hills
04:16 The Bryson DeChambeau Breakdown
09:17 Is Brooks Cooked?
12:46 The LIV Golf Experience
19:35 Global Impact and Audience Growth
23:38 Will They Or Won't They (Merge)
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Could Scottie Scheffler win a fight with 100 gorillas? No...but he could win a fight with 155 other golfers. Andy and Scott try to find 5 players not named Scheffler who can win the 125th U.S. Open.
Scott and Andy draw comparisons between Scheffler to Tiger Woods at his peak, especially in light of Scheffler's odds for the 2025 US Open. The episode dives into the formidable nature of Oakmont, the venue for the 2025 US Open, emphasizing its demands on precision and power. Andy shares insights on the course’s extreme difficulty, recounting experiences at similar challenging venues. The show wraps up with a Bars Exam segment and plans for celebrating Andy's upcoming 50th birthday.
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
05:19 Comparing Scottie Scheffler to Tiger Woods
07:33 The Challenge of Oakmont
14:48 Majors Poker - Top Contenders
27:38 Bars Exam (East Coast/Solo Artist/2020s)
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Scott travels to Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California, to interview Michael Block, renowned for his performance at the 2023 PGA Championship. On the range, Scott and Michael talk about Block's unexpected rise to stardom, the pressures and changes it brought to his career, and his teaching philosophy which focuses on feel over technicalities. Block also shares personal anecdotes, insights into notable golfers like Rory McIlroy, and his aspirations for the future, including participating in the Champions Tour. You will gain a deeper understanding of Block's approach to golf, both as a player and a coach, and his reflections on handling success and fame.
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
02:13 Michael Block's Teaching Philosophy
04:58 Career Reflections
07:01 Future Aspirations and Inspirations
08:11 Playing with Rory McIlroy
09:42 The First Time His Wife Saw Him Cry
13:55 What His First Major Taught Him
19:39 YouTube Golf & How It Has Changed Golf
23:57 How To Play Under Pressure
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Scott Walker and Andy Walker delve into the recent PGA Championship, highlighting Scottie Scheffler's victory and his ability to fix issues mid-round, and what to make of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm coming up short. Then, we talk upcoming NCAA Division I golf championships, with an insightful conversation with Conrad Ray, two-time NCAA Champion Stanford Men's Coach. The hosts further explore the importance of strategy over swing aesthetics, with anecdotes from legendary golfers like Tiger Woods and Notah Begay. They conclude with reflections on the nuances of college versus professional golf development, shedding light on why the college pathway might be crucial for aspiring golfers.
Chapters
00:00 Show Open
00:53 Scottie Scheffler's PGA Win Analysis
02:09 Bryson DeChambeau's Breakdown
03:43 Jon Rahm's Resurgence
04:46 NCAA Championships Overview
05:55 Stanford Women's Golf Dominance
06:49 Men's NCAA Golf Preview
08:42 Conrad Ray Interview
09:56 Lessons From Playing With Tiger
19:33 Slowing The Game Down
25:45 Should Future Pros Play College Golf
28:42 Swinging vs. Scoring
30:18 What Data Is Important?
33:14 The Art of Scoring
36:26 Bars Exam
39:49 Andy Talks U.S. Senior Open Qualifying
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It's a major championship week...so you know Majors Poker is back!
Andy shares his recent play as he prepares for the US Senior Open. You get a sneak peak of our content with Michael Block, highlighting his emotional PGA Championship experience playing with Rory McIlroy in the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship
Then, we dive into Majors Poker, selecting and debating potential winners of the upcoming PGA Championship. And Andy tries the Bars Exam from an OG with a new album
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to The Edge: PGA Tour Championship Week
01:06 Andy Walker's Golf Journey and Senior Open Qualifying
03:43 Michael Block's Life-Changing PGA Championship Experience
08:01 Handling Pressure and Expectations in Golf
10:45 Majors Poker: Predicting the PGA Championship
15:25 Debating the Masters Picks
16:13 Narrowing Down the List
17:41 Finalizing the Top Picks
18:24 Majors Poker Draw
22:16 Our PGA Championship Predictions
23:08 The Bars Exam
27:56 Our Upcoming Content
Bars Exam Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96F7ZoQIAuM
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In this episode of The Edge, host Scott Walker welcomes Donnie Dotson, CEO and founder of Carry. The discussion centers around the challenges aspiring professional golfers face, particularly in terms of financial support, and how Carry is enabling these athletes to prolong their careers and aim for major championships. The episode covers the impact of monetary runway on golfers' decisions, the evolving role of social media for young players, and the unique crowdfunding model implemented by Carry that allows individuals and corporations to support emerging talents. Dotson also shares success stories of players like Kristen Gillman and provides insights into extending Carry's platform to encompass multiple sports in the future.
00:00 Show Open
00:35 Intro
03:11 Can You Crowdfund A Champion?
09:24 Going The Distance
14:53 Carry Success Stories
16:57 Revenue Sharing Model
20:44 On -Course Success vs. Off-Course Clicks
26:44 Sponsorship Market
29:00 Future For Carry
The full story of Carry can be found here: https://app.carry.golf/about
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Scott & Andy recap one of the best days in golf history, the final round of the 2025 Masters. How did Rory McIlroy play through the pressure? Did Bryson write a check his game couldn't cash? Why did Justin Rose find some of his best golf in a critical situation? We answer those questions so you can play your best when the pressure goes up for you.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:53 How To Play When You're Choking
07:51 The Humanity of Great Golfers
11:47 McIlroy's Place In History
13:49 Talk About It or Be About It: Bryson DeChambeau
22:12 The Justin Rose Run
24:31 Redefining Conservative and Aggressive
32:23 The Leak in Rae's Creek
36:40 Why Rory's Win Proves Tiger's Greatness
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It's that time again. Shuffle up and deal!
Andy & Scott give you their Masters picks in a way no one else does. Here is the game:
Each one picks 10 players who can winWe eliminate picks from the other's list until we have 10 total playersEach host drafts 5 players for their poker handThe winner has bragging rights for eternityWe discuss the strengths and current form of top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scotty Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, among others. We also delve into what we love about the Masters, how the course conditions could play a crucial role, and why consistent ball striking might be key this year.
00:00 Intro
01:15 The Obvious Choice
04:11 Scott's Much Different List
07:15 Can Sergio Win?
09:47 Dealing Our Hands
12:27 Bold Predictions
14:03 Does The Masters Formula Still Work?
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Imagine facing the same heartbreak...twice. Tim O'Neal shares his lessons of perseverance, his process to get his first PGA Champions win...and the appropriate color of a golf ball.
02:17 Resilience After Near-Misses at PGA TOUR Q-School
04:39 Emotional Reactions to PGA TOUR Champions Victory
06:18 Setting Your Goals High Enough
08:28 Measuring Up To Legends
09:55 Importance of Comfort
12:03 The Process
16:20 What Is Pre-Shot Routine For?
22:48 Fit Over 50
23:52 The Mental Game
25:35 Clowning Around With Colored Golf Balls
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As the best on the PGA TOUR convene at TPC Sawgrass for The Players, we hear from Scottie Scheffler about his bid for his third consecutive Players, and the genius of the course's design.
Plus, we talk to Sky Sports broadcaster and former professional golfer Henni Zuël to talk about why we need more players from every walk of life...and what she's doing about it.
01:45 Scottie Scheffler on the Genius of TPC Sawgrass
03:56 Golf Saved My Life
06:33 Breaking Barriers
08:54 Lessons From Tiger Woods
12:14 Strokes Gained: Mind
13:55 Blooper Reel
16:19 Best Event In Golf
18:08 Alternate Formats
20:25 Cuts Like A Knife
22:54 Paying Golf Forward
Golf architect Brandon Johnson's notes on TPC Sawgrass design genius: https://golf.theedge.show/p/news-from-the-edge-march-10-2025
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Golf course designer/architect Brandon Johnson joins the show this week. As the PGA TOUR returns to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Brandon shares his stories about working for The King at Arnold Palmer Golf Design, what makes Bay Hill special, and how you can decipher a golf course design to play better. The episode also covers detailed insights into the philosophy and challenges of golf course design, highlighting the importance of risk-reward layouts, strategic thinking, and player enjoyment. This conversation provides keen insights into how legendary golfers and architects influence the game today.
00:37 How Golf Design Became His Inspiration
02:11 Career at Arnold Palmer Golf Design
03:59 Arnold Palmer Stories
06:50 Bay Hill As A Great Golf Course
11:01 Do Great Players Design Courses Differently?
14:51 How Conversations With Brandon Helped Andy's Teams
16:48 Challenging Great Players
18:46 Are Modern Players Too Aggressive?
20:22 Ball Rollback
21:28 Do Angles Matter?
24:04 How Architecture And Course Setup Converge
25:07 Prince or Michael Jackson?
26:19 Do Golf Courses Have A Rhythm?
29:50 Tips On Determining Intent Of Architect
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The best make everything look easier. Because they are prepared.
I had a blast hanging with Andy while he was in Coach Walker mode. Eastern Michigan spent the week in Las Vegas, preparing for and playing the Lake Las Vegas Invitational. Andy’s team won the event last year, and he prepped his Eastern Michigan team to (as Drake would say) go back to back.
The level of detail was phenomenal. The players learned lessons. Mostly importantly, you can learn lessons to take to your preparation and play as well.
Notr: This episode is best experienced with video. You can see the entire show on our website: https://golf.theedge.show/p/watch-me-work-february-26-2025-show
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We ask every guest on The Edge the same four questions. What we learn provides insights on how most golfers think. This episode shares those insights.
Featured guests include:
Rich BeemFred CouplesShaun MicheelHenni ZuelRocco MediateMark O'MearaCharlie RymerFour major champions in one show? Let's go! And, to answer the ForePlay questions yourself to get onto a future show, visit this link to our website.
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Scott & Andy break down Max Homa's self-assessment on how he is swinging, and when results follow feel. Then, we go in-depth with Charlie Wi. The poster child about Stack & Tilt explains his method, in a way that Andy describes as the best he has ever heard. We talk about how the golf world has come around on some of the core tenets of that method.
And, we talk Kendrick Lamar and the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Um, we have some thoughts!
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Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner joins The Edge to talk about how football translates to golf, and whether the Eagles will fly against Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes. Before that, Scott and Andy talk about Rory McIlroy's win at Pebble Beach, and how The Bounce should scare any professional golfer.
And, Andy has played golf with the artist in this week's Bars Exam. Because, of course.
Chapters
02:36 Player Insights: Tom Kim and Rory McIlroy
10:46 Seth Joyner on Golf and Football
17:22 Mental Toughness and Preparation
26:33 Game Day Strategies and Reflections
36:08 Understanding Awareness in Sports
36:49 Self-Awareness and Performance Under Pressure
38:42 Football Insights: Self-Awareness and Strategy
40:53 Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses
49:51 Super Bowl Prediction
55:40 The Bars Exam and West Coast Swing
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