Fore Play

Wyndham Clark, Alistair Docherty & Sam Frank

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The most recent Tour winner, Wyndham Clark, joins the show (13:18). We discuss going toe to toe with Xander, overcoming demons, and a sneaky long list...

A Massive Announcement

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The show begins with a huge Fore Play announcement. Riggs and Dan begin the show discussing that news, Wyndham Clark’s Wells Fargo victory, and more...

Jim Furyk, and Respecting The Olds

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Furyk, fresh off being announced as the 2024 United States Presidents Cup Captain, joins the show (01:22:02). We discuss his 2018 Ryder Cup captai...

A Saturday Tuesday Show

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We record on Saturday, and Michael Sweeney with an incredible story joins (01:55:05), so this one’s fun. The Islanders’ season is over; will Rory ...

Handicap Police, The Worst Creatures Among Us

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An old school show. The handicap police have crawled out from their caves yet again, the Islanders survived another night, Frankie makes a compelling ...

Masters Champion, Jon Rahm

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm chats for over an hour (17:48). We discuss Augusta crowds embracing Jon, channeling anger into passion, four-putting th...

Fusion 2.0

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foot & ankle specialist Dr. Norman Waldrop joins us (01:59-21:39) to discuss the latest Tiger Woods surgery, the recovery timetable, and how the expec...

Jon Rahm’s Caddie, Adam Hayes

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Hayes, a 20+ year veteran caddie who’s been on the bag for Jon Rahm since 2016, joins the show (59:15). We discuss big moments at the Masters, ...

Rory’s Weird Year, Copycats, and the Brooks Koepka of Fore Play

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A designated event this week after the Masters - how long will that last? Sir Nick Faldo takes shots at Riggs on Twitter. A competitor steals our blue...

Jon Rahm Wins The Masters

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Rahm wins the Masters. We react to it all, and Lurch even joins for a bit (01:07:27-01:20:06). Rahm prevailing; Brooks floundering; Phil charging;...

Vamos Time

08 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brooks Koepka leads Jon Rahm by 4 after play is suspended on Saturday at the Masters. We instantly react to it all: Tiger making the cut; Phil making ...

Friday Masters Weather Delay Knee-Jerk Show

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friday at the Masters. Trees are falling, amateurs are impressing, Brooks is leading, Rahm is charging, Tiger is teetering and much more. Our knee-jer...

Masters Thursday Reactions

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Instant, knee jerk reactions from the crew on Thursday’s action at the Masters. We discuss Tiger’s scary shot on 18, Morikawa’s ball-marking cli...

Niall Horan & Sahith Theegala

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Worldwide rockstar Niall Horan (23:02) and upcoming Tour star Sahith Theegala (1:19:43) join the show. Niall talks caddying for Rory in the Masters pa...

Masters Week with Trevor Immelman

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2008 Masters champion and now lead analyst for CBS Golf Trevor Immelman joins the show (41:46) for over an hour. Trevor details expectations and t...

Sam Burns & Keegan Bradley

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Burns (5:26) and Keegan Bradley (35:08) join the show. Two winners, two interviews. Sam breaks down what it was like beating his best friend and w...

What Is The Best In-Person Sport? And Should Match Play Take Over?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embracing debate today as we’re just one week out from Masters week. The Dell Match Play delivered in its final run at Austin CC which has us asking...

LIV Golfer Thomas Pieters

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our first LIV player, Thomas Pieters, joins the show for the first time (01:00:55). We delve into the decision to join, how different the experience h...

Augusta Brawls, featuring Taylor Moore

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Valspar champion Taylor Moore joins (01:45:43) fresh off his first Tour win in Tampa. We discuss going 64-for-64 from inside 7 feet, preparing for Aug...

Adam Scott, and Golf Ball Chatter

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Scott joins the show (42:45). The 2013 Masters champion discusses his earth tone wardrobe, this year’s upcoming Masters champions dinner, surfi...

Boring Is The New Exciting?

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scottie Scheffler blows out the field at TPC Sawgrass. Is boring golf actually exciting golf? We debate and go through everything from this year’s P...

Matt Fitzpatrick, Morikawa briefly, Kirk Minihane, and TaylorMade’s Adrian Rietveld

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fitzpatrick. Collin Morikawa. Kirk Minihane. TaylorMade Club guru Adrian Rietveld. It’s a packed one; we’re live from The PLAYERS. Full inter...

PLAYERS Week feat. Kurt Kitayama

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Kitayama fresh off the gutsy win at Bay Hill joins the show for the first time (01:08:02). We discuss marking his 1 centimeter putt on the 72nd h...

‘He pulled the guy’s credit report” feat. the Barstool Classic Champs

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our merch is at the PLAYERS. The Fore Man Scramble took on Billy Horschel at TPC Sawgrass. We take questions From The Gallery. Could LIV players retur...

‘World’s Most Famous Golf Courses?’ Featuring Hardy

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big, big video coming Wednesday. PGA Tour vs LIV was hot this weekend. What are the top-5 most famous golf courses in the world? Country star, songw...

The Noble Prize

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trent’s on Weight Watchers. Frankie wants to be able to wear makeup. Riggs receives a text suggesting TaylorMade deserves a Noble Prize for the Stea...

Moving Full Swing Ahead

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods returned, looked solid, and stirred up plenty of chatter. Netflix’s Full Swing is garnering much attention, in a great way. Jon Rahm is ...

The Last Of Cat

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods is back and D-Rap is live from Riviera with lots of insight. For how long does TW still got it? What are his own expectations? What are ou...

Nick Taylor Joins, The WMPO Delivers, Tiger Woods Returns, and Netflix Is Here

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Taylor joins (50:27) fresh off a solo 2nd-place finish at the WM Phoenix Open. We delve into the wild atmosphere, the final round grouping with S...

Justin Rose & Nate Bargatze

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Scottsdale, Justin Rose (23:25) — fresh off a win at Pebble — and Nate Bargatze (52:27) — fresh off a new comedy special — join the ...

WMPO Week Live From AZ feat. Taylor Montgomery

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoenix Open and the Big Game descend upon Arizona. We’re here with much to discuss from the St. Andrews Swilken Bridge addition to Aaron Rodgers sa...

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...