Fore Play

Jon Rahm Unfiltered

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Rahm joins the show. Candid, raw, real, authentic. We discuss: showing emotion inside the ropes, the media’s portrayals, making a putt to beat T...

‘Your Last Text Message,’ with Trottie

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trottie joins (01:48:16) with the full crew live from TaylorMade’s Kingdom to discuss the Stealth 2, Riggs’ swing, Tiger’s divots and much more....

Gary McCord and Brandel Chamblee

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All-time stories. Riggs sits down at Grayhawk with famed announcer Gary McCord and notorious analyst Brandel Chamblee. The two friends riff on: gettin...

Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Waltrip, and Our First LPGA Performance

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We competed in an LPGA Tour event and we’re here to breakdown our individual and team performances. Then we’re joined by Larry Fitzgerald (01:19:1...

“So Tiger Calls Me” Featuring John Smoltz and Kevin Millar

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re playing in the Hilton Grand Vacations LPGA Tournament of Champions Pro-Am this week. A pair of former MLB stars join us in Orlando. Hall of Fa...

Lurch Returns

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The big fella returns to the show. We catch up on: diets, health, pickle ball, Alistair Docherty’s start on the Korn Ferry Tour, the ace and Fore Th...

Will Netflix Make Golf Sexy?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are hosting a scramble during Waste Management week. Netflix drops a trailer for their new series, “Full Swing.” TaylorMade drops the Stealth 2...

Unfortunately, He Shook Hands With His Belly

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Collin Morikawa struggles down the stretch in Hawaii, paving the way for Jon Rahm to open the year with a win. Todd Lewis had an all-time awkward post...

He Got Tased

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guy got tased. We talk adapting our content in 2023, golf brands investing in content creators, Pinehurst building a 10th course, and Riggs playin...

We Demand Your Resignation

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from break with much to discuss. Trent vacationed alone in Hawaii. Riggs demanded the resignation of the Southwest Airlines CEO. Frankie ...

The Lone Island Boy feat. Aaron Wise

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Wise (00:20:52) joins the show. Someone on the podcast is going to Hawaii alone. Riggs announces his Black Friday & Cyber Monday winners. Franki...

Carson Daly, The Masters, & An Apology

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carson Daly (00:52:12). Augusta weighs in on LIV. Fore Play Tracker steps away. Fixing Frankie premiers. Packed show. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,...

Wholesome Content, with Padraig Harrington

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Padraig Harrington (01:11:17) joins the show telling Tiger stories, many golf tips, winning 3 majors in 2 years, and much more. Before Padraig, we rav...

‘Normal Sport’ featuring Kyle Porter

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CBS golf writer Kyle Porter (00:09:37), now author of two books — Normal Sport and Normal Sport 2 — joins the show. We spend 90 minutes reliving 2...

Under The Lights, Over The Moon

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger, Rory, Spieth and JT under the lights. How’d Tiger look? Are we optimistic? With the upcoming PNC we get excited for The Woodses, Dalys, Thoma...

Markergate: The Greatest Story Rarely Told

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs is back and so is Tiger. Speaking of Tiger, we recount when TW took a marker from Frankie’s friend which led to quite the debacle. We run our ...

Harris English, and Tiger Is Back

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harris English joins the show (1:18:56) for the first time. Tiger’s back. The crew breaks down Tiger’s backwards hat dad energy at the Hero, Vikt...

No Is Hard featuring Collin Morikawa

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Collin Morikawa sits down 1-on-1 with DRap in the Bahamas (01:20:42) discussing his back-to-back 11th place finishes in the PIP, getting married, poss...

Rest Up, Tiger

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods withdraws from the Hero after we record, so we come back to discuss. Also, we talk about Rory’s story of getting COVID with Tiger before...

Webb Simpson and Thanksgiving

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Webb Simpson (1:21:48) joins the show for the first time. He talks chasing distance, making his own coffee in airports, winning the U.S. Open and The ...

Eventually, We All Exit Stage Left

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rory says Greg Norman should step aside. We have thoughts. Jon Rahm weighs in on world ranking points, bluntly. Also: Will Riggs crowd surf at the ope...

Fore Play Business Meeting Live

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We decide to host an impromptu meeting about our social media, production and the Fore Play business live on the podcast. Does our social suck? We jus...

Happiness, Normalcy, and Tragedy featuring Alistair Docherty

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A phenomenal and touching story of perseverance with Alistair Docherty, who just earned 8 starts on the Korn Ferry Tour through Q-School Finals. Alist...

Idiots Guide To Elections, Currency, E.T. and Q-School

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Election Day; what does that mean for Fore Play? Does Fore Play even know what that means? Plus: Elon Musk has taken over Twitter; Hulk Hands v...

World Wars Are Bad & Mars Had Oceans

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few more slices of perspective pie on today’s show. World Wars are bad, and we applaud and thank our servicemen and women. And recognize those who...

Crying Pain & Planet Killers featuring Steve Wilkos

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got multiple serious injuries among the crew. A “planet killer” was spotted hiding behind the sun. Steve Wilkos, the former head of securi...

In The Arena, Florida, Mars & Galaxies

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TaylorMade media week rolls on live from Florida. We caught up with Rory, ate at The Woods Jupiter, and even went by JT’s. We debate: jet pack or ho...

Behind the Scenes with TaylorMade

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re live from TaylorMade Media Day. Club Expert Adrian Rietveld joins the show (:17) to talk working with Rory McIlroy, the insane stats TaylorMad...

New Majors vs. Old Majors

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot to cover on today’s episode. Saudi Major Championships? Competing event during the Players? Jon Rahm made comments on Phil Mickelson and his t...

Are We On The Record?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in a video game (seriously). Keegan Bradley gets emotional after winning on the PGA Tour. Brooks Koepka wins on LIV, and he’s buying his bro...

$10 Billion To Never Play Golf Again

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A heated debate. Would you take $10 billion if it meant you could never play golf ever again? Brandel praises Tiger’s swing. House of the Dragon rec...

Tiger “Golf Cart” Woods

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Tiger Woods footage emerges. Tom Kim wins as Cantlay stumbles. Eugenio Chacarra wins nearly $5M on LIV which leads us down a LIV rabbit hole. We w...

Frankie’s Waterskiing Catastrophe, Featuring Cole Swindell

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs, Trent, Frankie, Dan and Lurch are all live from Big Cedar Lodge. Frankie had a hilarious attempt at waterskiing. Trent went flying off the tube...

Live From Big Cedar, Featuring Alfonso Ribeiro

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The crew is live from Big Cedar Lodge, the site of the next Travel Series. We discuss fireworks, The ‘Roman Empire,’ Riggs’ match with Max Homa,...

Tom Kim & Tommy Fleetwood

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Kim and Tommy Fleetwood join the show. Tom Kim is fresh off Presidents Cup stardom and discusses: huge celebrations, big putts, Immelman as captai...

“Snap That Son of a Gun”: Full Presidents Cup Recap

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USA wins the 2022 Presidents Cup. Fore Play meets the 43rd President of the United States, George W Bush. We react to it all. Plus: Frankie sustains a...

Live from the Presidents Cup - Does the International Team Have Any Shot?

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re boots on the ground at Quail Hollow, chatting it up with the likes of Trevor Immelman, Scottie Scheffler, Webb Simpson, and Trent’s idol Zac...

Rope Dominates Bryson ft. Brian Baumgartner

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bryson gets dominated by a gallery rope. Max Homa chips in to win after Danny Willett pukes it away. It’s Presidents Cup week. Frankie eats some per...

Scramble Is Back, and Kyle Westmoreland Joins

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The crew is live from Boston again. Kyle Westmoreland calls in from the Fortinet Championship (01:21:04) to talk about his journey from the Air Force ...

Live From Boston: Rest In Peace Her Majesty, The Queen

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The crew is live from the Barstool Classic in Boston. We recap Sunday’s House of the Dragon episode. Shane Lowry wins the BMW PGA Championship, wher...

Sahith Theegala

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sahith Theegala joins the show (54:33) for over an hour. We discuss his intense obsession with chess, his former life as a Minecraft champion, rookie ...

Our Least Dumbest Show?

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Myrtle Beach we debate: Is golfing equal to “being in nature”? Is it standing “in line” or “on line”? What is the most impressiv...

Bye Bye Cam Smith ft. Callum Tarren

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LIV defectors. Smith gone. Callum Tarren joins (2:02:21) & breaks down the Tour’s brutal orientation. Hideki stays. Frankie’s caught in a public p...

The Announcement: Dan Rapaport Joins Barstool Sports

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Rapaport joins Fore Play full-time. Huge day. Huge show. We’ve got Riggs, Trent, Frankie, Lurch, and, yes, Barstool’s newest hire, Dan Rapapor...

An Alternate Universe: The Golf World in 2022

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trent and Frankie man the show and Dan Rapaport joins (15:23) as PGA Tour changes are announced just before recording. More elevated events, guarantee...

Tiger ‘Alpha’ Woods

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods has taken control of the situation. We discuss “the meeting” reports. Rory calls Tiger the alpha. Tiger is seriously involved in the n...

‘Memory Lane & The Borrellis Play Pebble’ ft. Sepp Straka

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sepp Straka joins (01:33:57) to discuss Sunday evening’s dramatic playoff. Riggs & Trent for the first hour. A throwback, old school chat down memor...

‘What are they gonna say now?!’

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will Zalatoris wins a wild playoff. Cam Smith withdraws from the BMW Championship with a “hip injury” just a day after a delayed “penalty.” We...

Trottie’s Back; Judge Freeman’s Show; and our own ‘King of the Khaki’

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trottie the legend rejoins the show (01:02:15). He appears from… under the table? We discuss: Is Trent Ryan the no. 1 khaki wearer on Earth? Are the...

“I went full Hideki” with Mark Hubbard

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a hilarious ace, Mark Hubbard joins the show (01:27:26). We discuss: his beef with airline pilots, his Homeless Hubbs Twitter account, the d...

The Next Big Trial? PGA Tour vs LIV Rages On

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs is back after a whirlwind weekend and about to tee off in the Wyndham Championship pro-am. How will LIV’s lawsuit vs the PGA Tour pan out? How...

Is Frankie A Stick Now?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs takes a private jet with Kevin Kisner to the Wyndham Championship so Frankie runs the show. Serious internet issues ensue. Frankie careered it a...

Morality vs. Money: The Crux Of The LIV Tour

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of a 105-mile long linear city in Saudi Arabia is insanity. Sergio Garcia pulls a complete 180 on the European Tour. How weird has the landsc...

Are You A Top 1 Million Ranked Golfer In The World?

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trent is down bad with his internet. Our guy Callum Tarren shows out at the 3M Open. Tony Finau wins, while Scott Piercy chokes. Riggs, Frankie and Lu...

We Almost Won The 3M Open Pro-Am, Featuring Callum Tarren

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from the 3M Open in Minnesota, we begin right before Riggs, Frankie and Trent compete in the Pro-Am. We discuss Henrik Stenson losing his Ryder C...

Open Championship Recap

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Knee-jerk reactions to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Cam Smith wins with a back-nine 30. Rory comes up agonizingly short. Tiger Woods cri...

Monumental Days, with NASA Scientist Dr. Eric Smith

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 150th at St Andrews. As big of a golf tournament as there’s ever been. Everyone from Tiger to Rory to Homa and beyond is dreaming of taking home...

Historical Week with Trottie & St Andrews Historian Roger McStravick

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Still in Scotland, we relive our experiences and look forward to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews. Trottie joins, again, all for the better. ...

Prestwick, LIV & Such

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prestwick hosted the original Open Championship in 1860. Now it has hosted the boys. We break down our entire Scottish experience thus far, the latest...

Live From Scotland featuring Trottie

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scotland trip begins. We made it, but not without issue. TaylorMade legend Chris “Trottie” joins the show to discuss fitting Tiger, the fine detai...

The Architect, with David McLay-Kidd

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David McLay-Kidd and some trusted associates sit down with Riggs at Gamble Sands in Washington. The designer of Gamble Sands, Bandon Dunes, Mammoth Du...

A Day With Steph Curry & An Airline Pilot

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Curry played in the Half Moon Bay Barstool Classic. We spent the day with him. It was real and it was spectacular. We’re also joined on set by...

Matt Fitzpatrick, The Champ

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fitzpatrick is in studio (5:32) with the U.S. Open trophy. We talk cross-handed chipping, ignoring Riggs’ FaceTime, and eternal glory. After Fi...

U.S. Open Knee-Jerk Recap

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We start recording as Fitz & Willy Z play the 72nd hole. We react to Matthew Fitzpatrick winning his first major, Zalatoris finishing 2nd again, TCC’...

U.S. Open Preview with Danny Rapaport

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Golf Digest reporter Danny Rapaport joins us live from The Country Club in Brookline to talk U.S. Open, LIV Golf, contentious pressers, picks, scoring...

Wilbur Live Show with Kiz & Kirk

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever live show coming to you from the Wilbur Theater in Boston. We’re joined by Kevin Kisner (00:27:59:21) and Kirk Minihane (00:54:33:12)...

Billy Horschel: “Well this should be very interesting”

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Horschel, quite aware of everything we’ve said about him, joins the show for 90 minutes (33:17). And he’s not afraid to discuss our history....

Uneasy LIV’n

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil joins LIV. Kevin Na announces his resignation from the PGA Tour. We discuss — should the Tour copy LIV Golf’s team concept? Are players reall...

DJ’s Goodbye; Packed Show

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DJ joins LIV Golf. The list is out. We’re joined by Rachel Heck (2021 NCAA individual champion & 2022 NCAA team champion) (01:31:28) and Taylor Mont...

Building An Empire with Nadeshot

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nadeshot (00:42:53) — founder of the Esports team 100 Thieves, builder of a gaming and streaming empire, huge golfer, and a Fore Play fan — joins ...

Corey Kispert & Brian Urlacher

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two guests. A weird start to the show. We’ve got NBA forward, former Zag, and huge golfer Corey Kispert (00:15:00) talking everything about NBA life...

PGA Championship Recap

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JT wins. Mito crumbles. Tiger WDs. The year’s second major went out with a BANG and we sit down immediately for our first-ever lobby podcast to reac...

Jam-Packed with Alan Shipnuck & Adrian Rietveld

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Shipnuck (01:23:22). TaylorMade Adrian (00:25:07). Tommy Fleetwood makes an appearance. Kevin Kisner says a few words. It’s a Jam-packed show l...

“What’s Up My Brother” featuring Max Homa

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Iconic day in our history — Tiger Woods strolled the Southern Hills fairways with the crew. The dap and the “what’s up my brother” heard ‘ro...

PGA Tour Draws A Line In The Sand

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tour denies players exemptions to play in the first LIV Golf event. Rangers losses turn Frankie on. Scheffler bedazzles in practice rounds at Sout...

Serious Drama

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Massive Barstool inter-office drama has people on edge. Max Homa wins. Islanders fire head coach Barry Trotz. Saudi league chatter heats up. Phil’s ...

Own The World, with Fighter Ian Garry

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we completely insignificant? Maybe. Will the sun swallow all the planets making us fully meaningless? Maybe. But then we’re joined by young MMA ...

Kevin Kisner Returns

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiz (00:47:00) joins the show for the millionth time. Catching up on — playing with Tiger at the Masters, pledging allegiance to the Tour, launch of...

Nate Bargatze and The Boys

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Bargatze (06:22), one of the funniest comedians in the world, joins Frankie, Trent & Riggs for the full show. We’re live from Old Hickory in Na...

When The Levee Breaks

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Nashville, Frankie, Trent & Riggs discuss New Orleans, a Frankie live radio hit misstep, LIV Golf’s newest announcements, Elon buying Twit...

The Frankie And Trent Show

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time… Ever? Frankie and Trent are co-hosting Fore Play and there is a ton to get to. The boys recap Frankie getting dapped up by Chris...

Bad Boys of Golf Return to the Zurich Classic

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Zurich Classic week. We have history here. Jordan Spieth wins somehow after an abysmal putting week. We discuss golf’s Golden Child, what mak...

Scoop Central with Ian Rapoport

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NFL insider and scoop specialist Ian Rapoport (01:17:24) joins the show. We discuss breaking news in between golf shots, dipping into other sports’ ...

Masters Recap — Scottie’s Statement

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters after crying Sunday morning over the anxiety of rising to the moment. We discuss our friend’s impressive triumph,...

The Magic of Augusta

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s here. The Masters is beginning. Frankie and Riggs spent Wednesday at Augusta National. We detail the entire experience and prepare for the star...

Masters Preview: The Tiger Show

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods has stolen the spotlight. We breakdown his statement, his look, and his FootJoy shoes. We’ve also got changes to Augusta’s 11th, 15th ...

Scottie Scheffler

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scottie Scheffler, the no. 1 ranked golfer on earth, joins the show for an hour (00:44:03). He tells of mid-match comments from Kiz, grinding to impro...

Tiger Woods To Augusta

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods Masters chatter has reached a fever pitch. Imagine if he plays. Scottie Scheffler won for the third time in five starts and ascends to no....

The Handy Boys

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Full squad is back. We discuss Phil Mickelson not playing the Masters, Bryson’s latest injury comments, a way golf is helping Ukrainian student refu...

A Two Man Show

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie and Riggs alone for the first time. We’re live at the Myrtle Beach Barstool Classic and there’s much to discuss. Greg Norman has been maki...

Looking Acute, ft. Super Bowl Champion Johnny Hekker

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Max Homa Scramble is live. We discuss — Lurch’s acting chops, LIV golf league’s announced schedule of events, and Kiz losing Dewey due to stomac...

PLAYERS Championship Recap, and Chris Lane Joins

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craziest PLAYERS Championship ever? We react to the brutal Saturday conditions, two-day rain delay, Cam Smith pouring ‘em in down the stretch, Kiz’...

The Commissioner Has Spoken, and An Astronaut Joins

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Huge week. Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke, and he spoke firmly. Astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria (00:58:34) joins the show to discuss looking at earth ...

Recapping Best Golf Trip In History + Rocco Mediate & David Feherty

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The boys spent the last week in Monterey having the time of their life on the best golf trip ever, The Dad Bod Classic. Riggs & Lurch recap how their ...

Tiger’s Kill Shot ft. Dr. Jim Afremow

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods delivers a stunning and lethal Twitter kill shot after the final 2021 PIP results are released. We react and breakdown the list. Then we’...

Talor Gooch & Jerry Kelly

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two interviews. Talor Gooch (00:38:36) and Jerry Kelly (01:23:00). Plus, Frankie and Trent raised over $6,000 live-streaming their hole-in-one attempt...

JJ Redick Joins, and Phil Delivers An All-Time Bad Statement

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBA & Duke legend JJ Redick (00:44:12) joins on his regimented shooting drills, recruiting big names to podcast, and having a deep, deep golf obsessio...

“Dead in the water,” plus NHL Star Matt Duchene

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rory declares the new super league “dead in the water.” Phil makes some wild statements. Many declare their allegiance to the PGA Tour, then Matt ...

Enemy Homa, Saudi Waves, & WLD Champ Maurice Allen

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A match vs Max Homa is set and happening next week. Fans welcome. Saudi league noise is getting louder and louder; naturally, it leads to us yelling a...

Sam Ryder & The Glorious 2022 WM Phoenix Open

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Ryder electrified Scottsdale with a Saturday ace at the Phoenix Open. He joins to walk us through every moment. Before Sam, the crew reacts to one...