The Shotgun Start
Episodes
Friday at the Open: Rory’s emotions, illegal drivers, Fore fights, and Westy’s rise
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This special Friday afternoon edition runs through some instant reactions to the first 36 holes at The Open. Andy cannot contain his Lee Westwood exci...
“David Duval legitimately played better than Tiger:” Thursday Open reactions
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan and Andy hop on the horn for some instant reactions to the first day at Royal Portrush, but not without first relaying some information exposi...
Why The Open is No. 1, Brooksy’s major prep, and Rosey’s schedule complaints
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Open eve and we begin this Wednesday episode full of gratitude and anticipation and a few reasons why each of us have come to hold this major...
John Deere shootout, Firestone leaderboard bloodbaths, and early Portrush reviews
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Monday episode begins, apropos of nothing, with a story about Monty. Then we move to the heartland and weekend at the John Deere Classic. We disc...
Can a no-cut event be a major, Hosung in the heartland, and “The Pool Boy”
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday episode begins with a review of the early action at the John Deere, where almost everyone (but not Cameron Champ) is living under par. We ...
Inside Monty’s major prep, Rocky Mountain KFC Tour, and John Deere dumpster diving
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A rollicking Wednesday episode begins by immediately taking a hard left turn off the planned route to discuss the Senior Players Championship, specifi...
Wolff arrives, Bryson’s weekend at the science fair, and LPGA sponsor shenanigans
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a long holiday weekend, we return with a loaded Monday episode following a thrilling finish to the Sticky Note Open. We discuss Matthew Wolff’...
The land of 10,000 man-made lakes and links season begins at Lahinch
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s July which means it is now the European Tour’s time to shine so this holiday week episode begins with a discussion of the Irish Open at Lahin...
The Lashley story, the false advertising of Cam Champ, and FedExCup point problems
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a full weekend of golf we begin in the obvious starting point: Zach Johnson’s tumble out of the top 100 in the world rankings and if his Kaboo...
Monty goes grocery shopping in South Bend, Rocket balls in Detroit, and pace of play
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday episode begins with a discussion of the Pace of Play report that Andy published to strong reviews after a couple weeks of hype on the podc...
The PMI Backboarding classic, Pat Reed gets fit, and Woodland gets snubbed
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This Wednesday episode bobs and weaves and meanders through the schedule for the week, with many relevant and irrelevant digressions. We begin with a ...
A celebration of Chez, Hannah Green’s breakthrough, and JDay’s new bootcamp
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After 11 long years, Chez rule returns to the PGA Tour. We celebrate Reavie’s win at the Travelers, marveling at his consistency and where he could ...
Michelle Wie’s struggle, return of the Dartboard Tour, and a Bubba flashback Friday
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As they say around the office, “It’s Friday!” and we lead off with Louis Oosthuizen’s big crossover night at the NBA Draft. We then head to th...
How Travelers gets it right, Wie’s return and LPGA major week, and media tent ringtones
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Brendan are back with a slightly delayed Wednesday episode turning our attention away from the week that was at Pebble Beach to a new full we...