The Fried Egg Golf Podcast
Episodes
Geoff Shackelford on Brooks, Rory, and the New Schedule
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast to catch up with Andy on what's been going on in professional golf. Geoff answers important questions such as was ...
Craig Moore - Superintendent at Marquette Golf Club
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Course Superintendent Craig Moore joins the podcast to discuss maintaining turf on the United States Northern Border. Craig and Andy discuss the ...
Perry Maxwell, Prairie Dunes and Southern Hills
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Fried Egg's Managing Editor Garrett Morrison joins Andy to discuss their recent trip to Prairie Dunes and Southern Hills. Garrett and Andy talk ab...
Yolk with Doak 17: Stonewall, the Consulting Business, and the Growing Distance Gap
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the third installment of our recent recording session with Tom Doak, Andy and Tom dive into his work at Stonewall in Elverson, Pennsylvania. The co...
Jaeger Kovich and Clyde Johnson - The Eclectic 18 of the UK
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architects Jaeger Kovich and Clyde Johnson join the podcast to discuss their travels and new series on thefriedegg.com, The Eclectic 18. B...
Geoff Ogilvy - Lowry’s Win, Xander’s Driver, and What’s Ahead
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast to discuss the week of golf at the Open Championship. Geoff and Andy start by talking about Shane Lowry's impressive wi...
Geoff Ogilvy - The Open, Trackman, and Improving as a Pro
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins Andy to discuss the 2019 Open Championship. Before they hit on Royal Portrush and the tournament, Geoff and Andy discuss Matthew Wo...
Arron Oberholser on Today’s Young Stars and the Open Championship
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Channel Analyst and Former PGA Tour winner Arron Oberholser joins the podcast to talk about new youth on Tour, Matthew Wolff, Colin Morikawa and ...
Russ Myers
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Southern Hills Country Club’s Golf Course Superintendent Russ Myers joins Andy to discuss subjects ranging from his work at Southern Hills to his ti...
Yolk with Doak 16: St. Patrick’s and Building from Scratch vs. Renovating
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Doak talks with Andy about what is more difficult: building a new course or renovating an existing one. Tom touches on his experience renovating t...
Yolk with Doak 15: A New Course at Tara Iti and an Update on Memorial Park
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the return of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Tom talks with Andy about several of his past, present, and future projects. They ...
Charlie Danielson
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Danielson joins the podcast after making the cut at the 2019 U.S. Open. Charlie and Andy discuss his qualifying for the U.S. Open after a majo...
Geoff Ogilvy - U.S. Open, Pebble, Winged Foot, and Life as a Pro
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy stops by in Monterey to talk the U.S. Open. Geoff and Andy discuss the U.S. Open's identity, his win in 2006, how par has changed and muc...
Pebble Beach Golf Links with Garrett Morrison
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Fried Egg's Managing Editor Garrett Morrison joins the podcast to talk about his new role with The Fried Egg and this week's U.S. Open at Pebble B...
Monday Q Info - Part 2
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our conversation with Monday Qualifier Founder Ryan French we zero in on the U.S. Open and its Sectional Qualifying. Ryan and Andy kick...
Monday Q Info - Part 1
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The man behind the famed Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) Twitter account, Ryan French joins Andy to discuss how he started his account and Monday Qua...
What to Know About Seth Raynor (ft. Anthony Pioppi)
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author, historian, Executive Director of the Seth Raynor Society and podcast host Anthony Pioppi joins Andy to discuss Seth Raynor and this week's U.S...
Blake Conant on the PGA Championship Setup and Brooks Koepka’s Win
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by up and coming architect Blake Conant to discuss the 2019 PGA Championship. Blake and Andy talk about the week at Bethpage and the PG...
Geoff Ogilvy - The 2019 PGA Championship, Bethpage Black, and Brooks Koepka
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The second half of Andy's latest conversation with Geoff Ogilvy centers on the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage. Geoff gives his thoughts on the new ...
Geoff Ogilvy - Tiger’s Masters Win, Putting, and Trinity Forest
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast to chat Tiger's win at the Masters and what he thought of Sunday. Andy and Geoff then discuss par and its relation to T...
David Zinkand
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architect David Zinkand joins the podcast to talk about his career. Andy and Dave discuss his time in college at Cornell and the Dreer Awa...
Geoff Shackelford on Rustic Canyon, Municipal Golf, and Photography
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our latest podcast with Geoff Shackelford, Andy and Geoff discuss the design of Rustic Canyon. They discuss the role of affordable golf...
Geoff Shackelford on Augusta National’s Setup and the Youth Invasion
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Channel and Golfweek contributor Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast to discuss the recent happenings in golf. Part one of Andy and Geoff's conve...
Renovating Cal Club
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former California Golf Club President Allan Jamieson and revered Golf Historian David Normoyle join the podcast to discuss the California Golf Club an...
Introducing the National Links Trust
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michael McCartin and Will Smith join Andy to discuss their new non-profit The National Links Trust. They discuss the importance of municipal golf and ...
2019 Masters Recap with Shane Bacon
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fox Sports’ Shane Bacon joins Andy as they recap the 2019 Masters Tournament. They talk Tiger, his legacy, his style of play, Francesco, and others ...
Geoff Ogilvy - The Second Nine at Augusta National
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast to talk about Augusta National. Geoff breaks down each hole and what makes it an unbelievable closing stretch.
Geoff Ogilvy - The Front Nine at Augusta National
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast for another Masters episode. Andy and Geoff dive deep into playing Augusta National detailing the subtle design aspects...
Geoff Ogilvy - Playing in the Masters
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy joins The Fried Egg podcast to discuss all things Masters. Geoff and And talk about what it’s like to be a rookie at Augusta, the feeli...
2019 Masters Preview with Sean Martin
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour Senior Editor Sean Martin joins the podcast to preview the Masters. Andy and Sean discuss the biggest surprises from the 2019 season thus far...
The Story of Aiken Golf Club
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Aiken Golf Club owner Jim McNair and golf course architect Blake Conant. Andy talks with Jim about how he and his family came to be ...
Eric Lippert - Head Professional at Pebble Beach
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy recaps his visit to Pebble Beach Golf Links for the Summit and is joined by Pebble Beach's Head Pro, Eric Lippert. They discuss Eric's path to Pe...
How a Hole’s Par Changes a Player’s Strategy
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
University of Denver Professor Andrew Urbaczewski and Ryan Elmore join the podcast to discuss their paper on Loss Aversion in Professional Golf. Andre...
Ran Morissett
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Golf Club Atlas Founder Ran Morrissett joins the podcast. Ran and Andy discuss dogs on golf courses, the founding of Golf Club Atlas, critiquing golf ...
Yolk with Doak 14: The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Andy and Tom discuss his latest book, the fifth volume of his Confidential...
Geoff Ogilvy - The Players, the Majors, and the Vic Open
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our most recent podcast with Geoff Ogilvy we discuss the PGA Tour's developing classes of events. Geoff talks about what he likes about...
Geoff Ogilvy - Riviera, Slow Play, and Adapting to Modern Equipment
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast to discuss the latest happenings in golf. Andy and Geoff discuss the transition to the modern...
Luke Donald
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour star Luke Donald joins the podcast to talk about his career. Luke and Andy discuss how he got to world #1, his favorite courses on Tour, how ...
LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LPGA Tour Commissioner Mike Whan joins the podcast. Mike talks about his aggressive approach to improving the LPGA Tour and what has succeeded and fal...
The Impact of Equipment Technology on Tennis (and Golf)
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What effect does technology have on golf? Maybe the question lies not in golf but elsewhere... Economist Ian Fillmore joins us to discuss how the ch...
Curtis James on Maintaining Old Elm
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Old Elm Club's Director of Agronomy Curtis James joins the podcast. Andy and Curtis discuss his background, how agronomy and turf work together, how a...
Geoff Ogilvy - Scotland and What Distinguishes Challenging Golf from Hard Golf
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Ogilvy and Andy talk about Geoff’s recent trip to Scotland and the allure of links golf. Geoff talks about the compelling aspects of women’...
Geoff Ogilvy - Hawaii Swing, New Rules, and How to Test Pros
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our new series with former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy, Andy and Geoff discuss Waialae and Kapalua and their unique challe...
Yolk with Doak 13: Memorial Park and the PGA Tour
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Doak joins Andy to discuss his upcoming redesign of Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. This popular municipal course is going to host the 2020 ...
Roberto Castro - Part 2
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour player Roberto Castro joins The Fried Egg podcast for part 2. He and Andy talk how he builds his schedule, golf design trends, pace of play o...
Roberto Castro - Part 1
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour player Roberto Castro joins the podcast. In part one, Andy and Roberto talk about the role of golf course architecture in golf, Roberto's tim...
Michael McCartin on East Potomac Park Golf Course
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by golf course architect Michael McCartin to talk about municipal golf, specifically Washington DC's East Potomac Park Golf Course. The...
Patrick Boyd - Part 2
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Boyd is the founder of National Custom Works and Boyd Blade and Ferrule. Patrick is one of the few people in golf making hand-crafted irons an...
Patrick Boyd - Part 1
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is joined by Patrick Boyd founder of National Custom Irons and golf course architecture nut. They discuss Patrick’s company, custom irons, his ...
Yolk with Doak 12: Sand Valley, Golf in England, and Listener Questions
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Tom talks with Andy about his new project at Sand Valley. The two go on to...
Colin Sheehan - Part 3
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Colin discuss the start of the Outpost Club, developing courses, caddying and much more. If you missed Part I or Part II of our podcast with ...
Colin Sheehan - Part 2
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a three part podcast, Colin and Andy discuss Colin's career as a writer, golf architecture, golf in the UK and much more.
Colin Sheehan - Part 1
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Fried Egg podcast is back with Yale Golf Coach Colin Sheehan. In part one, Andy and Colin discuss a wide range of topics from collegiate golf to g...
The Effort to Restore Cobbs Creek
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Bausch and Mike Cirba join the podcast to discuss their work on the Cobbs Creek restoration project. Joe and Mike have been working tirelessly to ...
Shane Bacon
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fox play-by-play commentator and host of the Clubhouse podcast Shane Bacon joins the podcast. We talk about how Shane got into the golf business, the ...
2018 PGA Championship Recap
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SB Nation's Brendan Porath and ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg join the podcast to recap a wild 2018 PGA. We discuss, Brooks Koepka, Tiger's run, Adam Sco...
2018 PGA Championship Preview
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SB Nation's Brendan Porath and ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg join the podcast to preview the 2018 PGA Championship. We discuss last week's Bridgestone, ...
Changing Golf with Kevin Van Valkenburg
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg joins Andy Johnson to discuss the changes each one of them would make to golf if they had the chance. They also discuss th...
2018 Open Championship Recap
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Porath and Sean Martin are back to recap the thrilling 2018 Open Championship. We talk Molinari's win, Tiger's surge, Rory, Spieth Xander and ...
2018 Open Championship Preview
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Porath and Sean Martin are back to preview this week's Open Championship! Sean gives us his on the ground report while Brendan breaks down the...
Chicago Golf Club
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago Golf Club Historian John Moran and Superintendent Scott Bordner join the podcast to discuss their historic course and the 2018 U.S. Senior Wom...
Andrew Green - Part 2
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of our podcast with golf course architect Andrew Green is live. In part two we discuss Andrew’s restoration projects which include I...
Andrew Green - Part 1
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architect Andrew Green joins the pod for the first of a two part podcast. In part I Andrew discusses how he got into golf, how he approach...
Casey Krahenbuhl
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Krahenbuhl joins the podcast to talk golf course architecture. We discuss the whether today's architects would design better courses than the go...
2018 U.S. Open Recap with Brendan Porath and Sean Martin
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Porath and Sean Martin join the podcast to discuss the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. We discuss Brooks Koepka's win, the course setup, P...
2018 U.S. Open Preview with Brendan Porath and Sean Martin
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The PGA Tour's Sean Martin and SB Nation's Brendan Porath joined the podcast to preview the 2018 U.S. Open. We discuss Shinnecock Hills, players we li...
2018 U.S. Open Picks with Paulie
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident picks expert Paulie drops by the podcast to talk U.S. Open. We talk one and done, draftkings, longshots and strategy for this week's U.S....
Yolk with Doak 11: Michigan Golf
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design associate Don Placek join Andy to talk about their favorite courses in the golf-rich state of Michigan.
Eamon Lynch
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While attending Mammoth Dunes’ opening day, Golfweek contributor Eamon Lynch joined the podcast to discuss the Sand Valley resort, golf in the UK vs...
Geoff Shackelford on the Byron Nelson and the PGA Tour Schedule
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Golf analyst and noted golf course architecture expert Geoff Shackelford joins the podcast to discuss the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest, the up...
Gil Hanse - Part 2
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of the Gil Hanse podcast, Andy and Gil discuss some of Gil’s latest projects, how he’d split ten rounds of golf across America and muc...
Gil Hanse - Part 1
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architect Gil Hanse joins the podcast for a two-part podcast. In part one he discusses his career to date, golden age architecture, the Ol...
2018 Players Preview
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The PGA Tour's Sean Martin and SB Nation's Brendan Porath join the podcast to preview the 2018 PLAYERS Championship. We talk about players who have su...
Bill Coore and Jim Craig at Sand Valley
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Sand Valley’s opening day festivities Andy Johnson is joined by Bill Coore and Jim Craig of the renowned Coore & Crenshaw design firm. T...
Yolk with Doak 10: The Loop
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest installment of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, Andy and Tom are joined by Renaissance Golf Design associate Don Place...
Geoff Ogilvy - Part 2
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Geoff talks about how he got into golf course architecture, strategy, PGA Tour setups, his thoughts on TPC courses, and much more. If...
Geoff Ogilvy - Part 1
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy joins the podcast. Geoff and Andy talk about his career on the PGA Tour, whether winning is overrated, why the Ma...
Tyler Rae
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architect Tyler Rae joins the podcast to talk about his career. We begin our conversation with a lengthy discussion on the brilliance of D...
Andy Staples
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Golf course architect Andy Staples joins the podcast to discuss his career. We dive into his affinity and passion for Community golf, his restoration ...
2018 Masters Recap with Brendan Porath
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Porath joins the podcast to discuss the 2018 Masters. We talk Patrick Reed, Rickie, Spieth, Rory and much more.
2018 Masters: Sunday Preview
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Will Knights joined the podcast to breakdown Saturday's action and look ahead to Sunday's final round.
2018 Masters Preview
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by the PGA Tour's Sean Martin, SB Nation's Brendan Porath and the Creative Director for Summit Golf Brands Billy Draddy. We talk about wha...
2018 Masters: Paulie’s Picks
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paulie joins the podcast to discuss strategies and players for DraftKings, office pools and one and done leagues.
Augusta Archives: Stewart Hagestad
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2017 Masters low amateur winner Stewart Hagestad joins the podcast. We discuss his run in the 2017 Masters, how he prepared for the week, his favorite...
Augusta Archives: Craig Stadler
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
1982 Masters Champion Craig Stadler joins the podcast to talk about Augusta and the Masters. A few of the topics we discuss include the Champions dinn...
Augusta Archives: Steve Scott
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Augusta Archives, conversations with present and former Masters competitors. In this episode 1997 participant Steve Scott joins the pod...
Yolk with Doak 9: Routing - Part 2
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our discussion with Tom Doak and Don Placek about routing, one of the most difficult and important tasks in designing a golf cours...
Yolk with Doak 8: Routing - Part 1
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Doak and Andy Johnson are joined by Renaissance Golf Design associate Don Placek, who, aside from aiding in the every aspect of projects, is also ...
Superintendent Roundtable
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A few of the brightest young stars in the superintendent industry join the podcast. Shoreacres' Brian Palmer, Glen View Club's Brian Moore, Bob O' Li...
Zac Blair on Northern California Golf
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour player Zac Blair joins the podcast to talk about Northern California golf, Jack Nicklaus stories, PGA Tour setups and best golf cities.
Recapping Tiger’s Performance at the Valspar with Brendan Porath and Sean Martin
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
SB Nation’s Brendan Porath and the PGA Tour’s Sean Martin join the podcast to talk about Tiger’s performance, what we expect going forward, Sam ...
Arron Oberholser on the 2018 PGA Tour Season
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Arron Oberholser joins the podcast to catch up about the start of the PGA Tour season. We kick off the conversation discussing a few San Francisco gol...
Ed Loar
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Web.com Tour professional Ed Loar joins the podcast to talk about his career. Ed is one of the older guys on the Web.com Tour and has played golf on a...
Yolk with Doak 7: Bel-Air CC
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third and final part of our conversation with Tom Doak and his Renaissance Golf Design associates Eric Iverson, Brian Schneider, Blake Con...
Yolk with Doak 6: George Thomas
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our discussion with the Renaissance Golf Design crew, Tom Doak and his associates Eric Iverson, Brian Schneider, Blake Conant, and Kye ...
Yolk with Doak 5: Renaissance Golf
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of the Yolk with Doak, Andy Johnson talks with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design associates Eric Iverson, Brian Schneider, Ky...
Sean Tully
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Blair and I are joined by golf course superintendent and historian Sean Tully. We discuss Northern California golf, Alister MacKenzie, technology,...
Michael Weaver
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Nathan and Andy Johnson are joined by Web.com Tour Player Michael Weaver. We discuss how Michael got into golf, the Latin American Tour, his run ...
2018 Waste Management Open Preview and Picks
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paulie and Kyle Nathan join to breakdown who to pick for one and done leagues and DraftKings at TPC Scottsdale.
Brandel Chamblee
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Nathan and Andy Johnson are joined by Golf Channel Analyst, former PGA Tour player and author Brandel Chamblee. We discuss Jon Rahm's ascension, ...