Fore Play

The Buzzword Scientist

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's an OG show as we take several From The Galleries and get hyped for The PLAYERS. We weigh in on the new PLAYERS trophy and theme song, on Tiger's ...

Paul Azinger: "Being paired with Tiger is just different"

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NBC lead analyst, major champion, and 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger joins the show for the first time (46:45). In a very honest chat, Zinge...

The Exorcism of Barstool Trent

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pressing questions right out of the gate. What's the latest word on Tiger's “neck injury”? Did the USGA really just “upon further review” them...

“Tiger just what because of what?”

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking: Our raw, immediate reaction to Tiger withdrawing from the API due to a neck strain. Hint: We're devastated but also optimistic. In Headlines...

“This may surprise you, but the transfusion is not my no. 1 golf drink”

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a throwback show as we carve our way through a bunch of From The Galleries. First, we breakdown reformed Brooks Koepka continuing to keep his foo...

Darren Clarke: “Sometimes your best is just shit”

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Clarke, the 2016 European Ryder Cup captain and 2011 Open champion, joins the show from the Abaco Club in the Bahamas. Darren tells a phenomena...

"It's a f***ing graveyard out there..."

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The local caddie episode was so successful we decided to open it up again. This time we welcome superintendents, maintenance workers, and caddies to t...

“Guys, I think we’re off topic...”

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs tries to run a “State of the Union” style show but fails miserably. Frankie is back, Lurch stays on, and we react to the unprecedented local...

By the local caddie, for the local caddie

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the Matt Kuchar / El Tucan story, we welcome more than a dozen local caddies to the show. We hear stories about Morgan Freeman, President ...

Kevin Na (plus Phil's darkness dispute and Tiger at Riv)

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Na joins the show! (50:47) The 2-time TOUR winner details how he made a record 16 on a par-4, how he overcame the swing yips to win the 2018 Gr...

“Must be something in that Spanish water” with Wesley Bryan

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From The Gallery is back! Also, TOUR Winner Wesley Bryan joins the show as he recovers from surgery to talk about everything golf and beyond, from hea...

Danielle Kang 2019 (also featuring talk on Sergio, Rickie, and more)

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The people's women's golfer Danielle Kang joins the show for the third time. She's hilarious and breaks down her 2018 case of the full swing yips. We ...

Bubba Watson, w/ caddie Ted Scott

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bubba Watson joins the show alongside longtime caddie Ted Scott just after playing 18 holes with Riggs. The two discuss their relationship and how the...

Kevin Kisner 2019

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Kisner (40:19), our good buddy and the most laid back guy on TOUR, joins the show for somewhere around the fifth time. We talk changes to August...

“Hey Kuch, you gotta be David McLay-Kidd’ing me”

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Kuchar wins again amid swirling rumors he gypped a local caddie. We weigh in on all that, discuss Hosung Choi making his TOUR debut at Pebble nex...

Kevin Chappell (plus JT interview and Kapalua reactions)

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Chappell joins the show this week. Chappy's a 2017 Tour winner, threatened at the 2018 British Open, and has plenty of time to muck it up with u...

Justin Thomas

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Thomas joins the show for a full hour interview. We've given JT a VERY hard time over the past year, so this is a big one. We ask how many time...

The Best Fore Play of 2018

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big year for the Fore Play crew. Interviews with Tiger Woods on spinal fusion surgery; Bryson DeChambeau on the Frankie Butter Knives; Greg N...

Reliving 2018

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs returns from Pebble to talk about playing Pebble, Spyglass, and Spanish Bay, then the guys take a reflective and hilarious walk down the unforge...

Video games, movies, stolen clubs and... Australia?

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's golf podcasting in December -- we're talking Q-School dominance despite stolen clubs, reviewing The Golf Club 2019 video game, and getting deep i...

“Bryson simply will not loosen his grip on me”

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bryson DeChambeau pokes Frankie “Snapper McGee” Borrelli yet again as we're still buzzing from the Tiger Woods show. In Headlines, Tony Finau can'...

"We did it," featuring Tiger Woods

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast, you will hear Tiger Woods directly answering questions from Riggs. It's only about 3 minutes, but we got Tiger Woods, and it was awes...

Bryson Interview Reactions, 24/7 Breakdown, and a Preview of the Tiger/Phil Match

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone except Trent (you'll see why)! Still reeling from last week's monumental Bryson appearance on the show, we're back to b...

Bryson DeChambeau Unfiltered

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bryson DeChambeau joins the podcast for a full interview... and he does not back down. In the most iconic moment in Fore Play history, Bryson murders ...

A House Divided: The Bryson DeChambeau Effect

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No golfer is more polarizing to the Fore Play boys than Bryson DeChambeau. In the last week alone, the 25-year-old has said he'll putt with the flagst...

Would you pay 20 bucks to watch Tiger Woods sleep?

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs played a round with Brandel Chamblee this weekend and we're back to discuss that, “The Match,” and much more. We try to figure out what we w...

WARNING: The Frankie Butter Knives may be a contagious disease spreading via this podcast. Listen with caution.

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The listeners are crying out in droves — the Frankie Butter Knives appears to be a contagious disease infecting people everywhere. It's a dangerous ...

Who wins in a crazy off, Justine Reed or Krista Glover?

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Who's crazier, Justine Reed or Krista Glover? How do you handle cart path only? Did Frankie infect a listener with the "Frankie Butter Knives&quo...

After the final Ryder Cup

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Still reeling from our Greg Norman interview and inspired by the Ryder Cup drama, we're back and firing on all cylinders. We're back to digest and rea...

The Great White Shark Himself, Greg Norman

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Legend Greg Norman joins us in studio, and he's even more impressive in person. The Shark tells riveting stories and chops it up like he's simply one ...

Ryder Cup Reactions (sad and angry), U.S. Team In Turmoil

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie and Trent are joined by Riggs from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris as the crew breaks down the brutally disappointing Ryder Cup for the USA...

Riggs Calls In From the Ryder Cup in Paris

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs calls in from Paris to talk all things Ryder Cup with Frankie and Trent. The guys talk pairings, how to behave in France, media center accommoda...

"TIGER WOODS WINS" with Tiger's buddy and analyst Notah Begay

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger wins the Tour Championship. We react to Tiger's first win in five years and welcome Tiger's close friend and NBC/Golf Channel analyst Notah Be...

"Wait, starting at 10-under? So the TOUR Championship is changing into a full on clown show!?"

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The PGA Tour dropped a bombshell this week and our crew is intensely divided on it. Frankie and Trent, anti-the clown show that will now be the starti...

"Oh yeah, I met Joe LaCava at the bar last week"

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs details meeting Tiger's caddie Joe LaCava last week. In From The Gallery, we answer listeners' pressing questions and concerns. Who is the most ...

“What winning means” with 2018 BMW Champion, Keegan Bradley

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The people's golfer 2.0 joins the show just 2 days after taking down the BMW Championship in a playoff over Justin Rose. We breakdown what the highs a...

"Wait, starting at 10-under? So the TOUR Championship is changing into a full on clown show!?"

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The PGA Tour dropped a bombshell this week and our crew is intensely divided on it. Frankie and Trent, anti-the clown show that will now be the starti...

"Tiger told me, 'I wanted to kill you,'" with Author John Feinstein

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Feinstein was considered enemy number one to the Tiger Woods camp in the early days of Tiger's career, and he joins the show to describe his 4-ho...

“This is the best Ryder Cup team ever assembled, and Tiger Woods will win again” with Brandel Chamblee

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our old pal and recurring guest Brandel Chamblee joins the show for the first time since January. Golf's top analyst details what his “time off” l...

"And Tiger shook my hand and said, "Looking forward to it, Kipper,'" with caddie Kip Henley

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody's got better golf stories than the caddies, and Austin Cooke's colorful looper Kip Henley joins the show to detail his experience caddying next...

“Don’t you dare drag Bryson into this, Frankie.”

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Whitney match is heating up after Whit decided to weaponize Spittin' Chiclets listeners. In headlines, we battle over the likability of Bryson DeC...

A Boondoggle Boy Convention with the OG Matt Ginella

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The boondoggle OG himself, Matt Ginella, joins us to deliver crucial insight on all those questions you have about where to book buddies trips, how to...

"This match will be the most important event of my entire life."

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The guys dissect all that transpired last week and over the weekend between Fore Play and Ryan Whitney. A match the likes of which the golf world has ...

“Google me, you broom” with Ryan Whitney & Barstool Big Cat

16 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody's favorite muppet man Ryan Whitney hops on to defend his opinion that he'd take 10 albatrosses over 1 hole in one. He also, in a rare show o...

“What almost was” with Stewart Cink’s Caddie Taylor Ford

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Following the most exciting golf tournament of the past decade, we catch up with Stewart Cink's caddie Taylor Ford. They played with Tiger on Saturday...

Credentialed Report from Bellerive featuring Bryson DeChambeau and Kevin Kisner

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are live from the PGA Championship recapping our entire first day at Bellerive. We grabbed Bryson DeChambeau (discussed the Carnoustie driving rang...

“Bell-lah-rheeve” PGA Preview with Michael Breed

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The way Frankie Borrelli pronounces “Bellerive” may make the club itself reassess its own name. It's an off the rails PGA Championship preview wit...

12-year-old Tiger Woods says to 2010 Tiger Woods, “What the hell happened, man!?”

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We introduce a brand new segment this week... and it absolutely delivers. In Headlines, we've got Tiger playing potentially 7 of the next 9 weeks; the...

"Frankie, to be honest, you're just wrong."

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie got in a several-hours-long, heated debate with his golf buddies in the parking lot following a match this weekend. Is he the most wrong perso...

“Wait, did you just call yourself a dinky twink?”

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our good friend Ryan Whitney rejoins the show to discuss Carnoustie, his absurd golf trip to Scotland with NHL'ers, and to put Frankie's brain in a pr...

“It was happening... and then it wasn’t” - Carnoustie Recap

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

British Open reaction. We were live at a watch party and losing our minds as “it” was happening before our eyes. And then it was all sucked out of...

“Alert: Tiger has de-lofted his 2-iron for the stinger.”

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This one will make you laugh out loud. Riggs, Frankie and Trent are back and we go through pre-British Open headlines and an arsenal of From The Galle...

British Open Preview with Frank Nobilo

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Golf Channel analyst and commentator Frank Nobilo joins the show from Carnoustie to preview the British Open. Frank discusses finishing top-20 at Carn...

"The transfusion is quite delicious, but it may kill ya"

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The whole gang is back together with lots of news to talk about. Should Phil and Tiger have to put up their own 10 million dollars? Did Phil violate a...

"Five Days In Heaven," a full Cabot Cliffs review

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's travel time. We spent five days at Cabot Links on the cliffs of Nova Scotia playing the Cabot Cliffs and Cabot Links courses... and it was the mo...

"Tiger Woods Unveiled" with Author Armen Keteyian

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We take a DEEP dive into the life and career of Tiger Woods this week. Co-author of the new, best-selling biography "Tiger Woods," Armen Ket...

"I'll Have Another" with Colin Montgomerie

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In one of our finer moments, we drink whiskey live on the show with Colin Montgomerie, and talk quite loosely about golf. We go deep into the one shot...

U.S. Open Recap with Dylan Meyer

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Top-20 finisher Dylan Meyer joins the show to recap the U.S. Open. Fresh off graduating from Illinois and competing in his first event as a pro, we as...

“Credentialed Report” Live From Shinnecock

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are live and credentialed from Shinnecock Hill. Riggs was inside the ropes for the Wednesday practice round with Kisner, Chappell and List. Trent...

“We want carnage” w/ U.S. Open course setup man Jeff Hall

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Hall from the USGA joins the show to breakdown setting up Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open. How far back does the preparation go? How does he m...

"Don't ever touch my ball, son" with Ryan Whitney

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our buddy Ryan Whitney is back to talk Tiger, Bryson DeChambeau, pushcarts, and commentate on Frankie's caddie tales. You will not believe what Judge ...

“History at Shinnecock” with Dave Portnoy

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

2018 U.S. Open champ and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy joins the show to relive his victory at Shinnecock (shooting 67* with unlimited mulligan...

Fore Play Digs - Phil Mickelson vs The United States Open

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The collapse at Winged Foot. The heartbreak at Merion. The carnage at Shinnecock. Fore Play Digs takes you through the complicated relationship (6 sec...

“Waiting in the bathroom” with Stewart Cink

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart Cink joins the show this week and reveals incredible behind the scenes stories about his 2009 British Open win vs Tom Watson. His caddie Taylo...

"Webb ruined The Players" Week w/ Ryan Whitney

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former NHL'er and golf nut Ryan Whitney joins the show this week to talk golf. In what might be our funniest show yet, the boys breakdown Webb Simpson...

Riggs Returns From Bandon Dunes

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After 121 holes at Bandon Dunes, Riggs walks Trent and Frankie through the entire weekend… including his brother's first ever hole in one. Is Bandon...

Fore Play Digs - The 2008 US Open

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The debut of Fore Play Digs relives Tiger's legendary win at the 2008 US Open with a torn ACL and fractured leg. You'll get all the feels as Riggs tak...

“How many mulligans to win the US Open?” w/ Mike Ballo

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs makes a big announcement about the new podcast extension “Fore Play Digs," and Mike Ballo joins the show. Mike's the assistant pro at Win...

Full Streamsong Review: “Double transfusion and a 3 putt, please”

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We have a FULL show this week. An in depth Streamsong Review, headlines, and several From The Galleries with the whole crew. Is it a hardo move to roc...

“Stealing good golf balls at the range is fine, right?”

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Riggs, Frankie, and Trent breaking down headlines and taking From The Galleries this week. Is it okay to steal good balls from the driving range?...

The 2018 Masters Instant Reactions

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

 We recap the Masters! It's the whole gang -- Riggs, Trent and Frankie -- breaking down everything from the 82nd Masters. How do we feel about Patric...

"Masters Week At Gary Player's" Recap

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The boys spent Masters Week at Mr. Gary Player's house and recap the entire experience. From dinner with the Black Knight to workouts to house tours t...

2018 Masters Preview

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are in Augusta for the Masters after some late developments. They're staying with Mr. Gary Player in the Black Knight House, having dinner wi...

“Almost Masters Week” w/ Hank Haney

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're one week out from Masters Week and former Tiger Woods swing coach Hank Haney joins the show. Tiger racked up 6 majors and won 33% of the tournam...

"Golf is Officially Back." - Two Weeks of Tiger

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Riggs, Trent and Frankie definitively declare that golf is back following an incredible week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Massive crowds. Crazy ...

“Troll Cat” Week w/Big Cat

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The guys break down Tiger's impressive T2 finish at the Valspar Championship, including the “blood red” shirt Tiger wore Sunday, why the blue pro...

Lefty Returns To The Winners Circle w/ Paige Spiranac

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The ForePlay boys are back. Riggs joins Trent and Frankie from the airport to talk Phil vs JT, why they root against certain players and Fusion Tiger ...

"Get in the bunker!" Week w/ David Feherty

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Feherty rejoins the show this week to give his takes on rowdy golf fans, the golf ball debate, the upcoming season of "Feherty," and m...

“Tiger’s Crowded Chaos” with Austin Cook

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

BIG show this week as we kick it off with a huge Fore Play announcement then discuss why we do or don't like Bubba Watson (we don't), if we agree with...

"Let's Get Rowdy" w/ Kevin Kisner

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Kisner joins the show to hash out details about his boy Beau fighting this weekend in Rough N Rowdy in Morgantown, West Virginia. Kiz and his cr...

Waste Management Phoenix Open Recap

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

 Trent and Riggs spent the weekend in Phoenix at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and recap the entire experience, including arriving at 5 AM Satu...

Tiger at Torrey Reactions

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The guys breakdown their reactions from Tiger's return at Torrey Pines, including his game, his non-collared shirts, and a fan screaming in his backst...

Tiger Week at Torrey w/ Swing Coach Sean Foley

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tiger Woods is BACK in action at Torrey Pines and his former swing coach Sean Foley joins the show. Sean talks all about what it was like working side...

Sony Open Winner Patton Kizzire Week

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Patton Kizzire joins the show just a day removed from his second PGA Tour win at the Sony Open. He details surviving Hawaii's nuclear missile scare (i...

“Did Dustin Johnson just hit the greatest shot ever hit?” w/Brandel Chamblee

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee joins the show for a record third time to defend his scorching hot take that Dustin Johnson's drive on Kapalua's...

New Year’s Week w/ 61-year-old College Golfer Don Byers

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Huge week to kick off the new year as the guys are joined by 61-year-old college golfer Don Byers. Don details how he got recruited, going back to col...

Pat Perez Week!

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the Tour's biggest beauty, Pat Perez joins the show to tell the guys about winning with a terrible diet and without working out. PP details th...

Golf Pet Peeves Week

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trent, Riggs, and Frankie Borrelli breakdown golf's new rule changes including no more call-ins and the incorrect signing of a scorecard. The guys als...

Tiger Return Recap w/ Golf Channel Reporter Steve Sands

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Sands joins the show to break down everything he witnessed firsthand from Tiger's return in the Bahamas. In From The Gallery, Trent, Frankie and...

Hero World Challenge 2017 Week w/ Danielle Kang

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Major Champ and People's Women's Golfer Danielle Kang returns to the show this week to break down her breakout 2017 season. Riggs and Trent dissect al...

Thanksgiving Week w/ Brandel Chamblee

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The people's analyst Brandel Chamblee joins the show for a second time to answer pressing questions on Tiger's looming return. How's his swing looking...

w/ Course Architect Gil Hanse

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

World renowned course architect Gil Hanse joins the show to talk everything golf course architecture. From designing the Olympic Course in Rio and Cas...

Bethpage Black Review w/ Frankie Borrelli

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The passionate and controversial Frankie Borrelli rejoins the show to break down his “home course,” Bethpage Black. The guys talk about its diffic...

Tiger's Return Announcement Week w/ Francis and Nate

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A wild episode this week as the boys are joined by fellow bloggers Francis and Nate. Francis tells his story of playing Royal County Down for the firs...

Winged Foot Superintendent Steve Rabideau

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The guys are joined for a very rare and unique chat with Winged Foot superintendent Steve Rabideau, who's preparing the course for its 6th US Open in ...

Tiger Is Back (again) Week w/Matt Parziale

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

BIG show this week as the guys find out live while recording that Tiger Woods has been cleared to resume full golf activity. Riggs also details his re...

Gary Player Week w/ Mr. Gary Player

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Foreplay, Riggs and Trent spend the episode talking to the one and only, Mr. Gary Player. Ever heard of him? One of the most legend...

The United States of America Win The Presidents Cup

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Foreplay, Riggs and Trent proudly discuss how the United States of America absolutely dominated the international team in th...

2017 Presidents Cup Week w/ Charley Hoffman, Kevin Chappell, and Kevin Kisner

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's Presidents Cup week in NYC and the guys sit down with Charley Hoffman, Kevin Chappell and recurring guest Kevin Kisner. We talk behind the scenes...

2017 Tour Championship Week w/Toby Keith

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Country music star Toby Keith joins the guys this week to talk about his new jam " Golfer." He also chats about playing in the Pebble Beach ...