The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

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Wednesday · 1 hr 44 min
Takeaways from the 2026 Presidents Cup & the Future of Medinah
Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three discuss Jackson Koivun's continued emergence as a new star, who may be next in line for the American captaincy, what's next for the Presidents Cup after such a close finish, and more. Andy is then joined by Garrett Morrison to break down how the newly-renovated Medinah No. 3 fared against the world's best players. Know where to play and why in the FEGC App today. Visit thefriedegg.com/membership to learn more and join the club. Learn more about how GCSAA is keeping the game on course for the next 100 years at gcsaa.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 21 · 1 hr 49 min
All About Medinah No. 3 & a 2026 Presidents Cup Preview
Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports history and the two debate where an International team win would potentially slot in. Andy then sits down with OCM Design’s Mike Cocking for a deep dive on his firm’s work at Medinah No. 3. The two discuss the course changes and the use of out-of-bounds along the first three holes at this week’s event. Lastly, Medinah superintendent Ben McGargill joins Andy for a conversation about what to expect from the setup at the 2026 Presidents Cup. The official Presidents Cup uniforms are available to shop now at B. Draddy, alongside their Presidents Cup t-shirt collection! If you'd like to carry a piece of the week home with you, visit bdraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 16 · 1 hr 4 min
Colt Knost on Reinstated Amateurism, His New Role at CBS, & Takeaways from 2026
After his first season in the CBS broadcast tower, Colt Knost joins Andy Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation. The two discuss Colt's new role on the CBS crew, his favorite memories from on-course reporting, and some big takeaways from the 2026 PGA Tour season before diving into the debate around reinstated amateurism in golf. Colt, a former U.S. Amateur champion and PGA Tour player, recently applied to be reinstated as an amateur by the USGA and has been documenting the process on his podcast and social media. Andy and Colt discuss the intricacies of this hot-button issue, including whether former professionals should not be allowed to play in the U.S. Amateur, even if they're reinstated. The two close with some stories from Colt's rounds at Whisper Rock in Scottsdale, Arizona. The official Presidents Cup uniforms are available to shop now at B. Draddy, alongside their Presidents Cup t-shirt collection! If you'd like to carry a piece of the week home with you, visit bdraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 1 hr 10 min
2026 Walker Cup Recap with Geoff Shackelford
Fresh off his trip to Lahinch Golf Club, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy Johnson to recap an incredible 2026 Walker Cup. Geoff provides on-the-ground insight from his coverage of Great Britain & Ireland's comeback win over Team USA, highlighting the course setup and the strong play of 33-year-old Stuart Grehan in his home country. Andy and Geoff also discuss the current state of amateur golf following a reinstated former PGA Tour pro's win at the U.S. Senior Am last week. Lastly, Geoff shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's new match-play Tour Championship to round out the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 1 hr 14 min
2026 Walker Cup Preview with Stewart Hagestad & Matt Rouches
Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club, Andy Johnson previews the matches with this two-part podcast. First, Andy chats with Stewart Hagestad ahead of his sixth Walker Cup as a member of Team USA. Stewart shares his must-have items for golf travel, his favorite memories from past Walker Cups, and what he's most looking forward to from this year's trip to Ireland. Andy is then joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches about his takeaways from his trip to Lahinch. Matt details his three favorite things about the golf course and highlights some holes to watch during this weekend's broadcast. Our end of summer sale is here! From Thursday, Sept. 3rd through Tuesday, Sept. 8th, you can take 15% off sitewide with code LABOR15. Visit proshop.thefriedegg.com to learn more! Use the "FRIEDEGG" discount code for 15% off at mobjak.com! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 1 hr 3 min
The End of LIV Golf 1.0 & a New Tour Championship in 2028
Andy Johnson, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna reconvene to discuss the latest news in men's professional golf as the 2026 season comes to a close. First, the trio each share one big takeaway from the league that was LIV Golf 1.0, with Kevin and Joseph providing a lasting memory from their time on the ground at LIV events. They wonder if LIV's money would have been better spent on building a championship-level golf course rather than a roster of players and debate what the future holds for LIV's "2.0" structure. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph then move on to the biggest news of this week: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's announcement of a new Tour Championship structure beginning in 2028. The three are all excited for this new-look match play format and focus on how to make the best television product possible out of two weeks of matches between the PGA Tour's top players. They also highlight the Tour's newfound venue flexibility as a traditional scoring won't matter for these matches beginning in 2028. Beginner or scratch golfer, weekend warrior or tour hopeful—however you play, there's a Garmin device built for your game. Visit garmin.com to learn more. Potato chips are back! Our Potato Chip logo is on apparel, towels, headcovers, and more and they’re all available in the Pro Shop. Treat yourself and visit proshop.thefriedegg.com today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 19 · 1 hr 59 min
Yolk with Doak 47: New Projects & Listener Q&A
Andy Johnson sits down with golf architect Tom Doak for the 47th installment of The Yolk with Doak! The two discuss what Tom has been up to this summer and Tom makes an exciting announcement about a new scholarship for young architects. Tom reflects on his own scholarship that he received over 40 years ago and what that meant for his career moving forward. The two then transition to a Q&A session using questions submitted via the Fried Egg Golf Club app. Tom shares how he appreciates golf course architecture while playing a round, his funniest moment working with the PGA Tour, and much more! Experience the power, precision and versatility of Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Visit your local dealer for exceptional offers during the Welcome Home Celebration, going on now. Visit mbusa.com to learn more. This September 8th, join GCSAA in celebrating Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day. Share it on social with #ThankASuper, and give a shoutout to your local super for keeping your game on course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 1 hr 8 min
August Pro Golf Check-In: Top Storylines for PGA Tour Playoffs
Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the recent performance of young stars like Michael Thorbjornsen, Jackson Koivun, and Blades Brown before picking the winner of the all-important 2026 FedEx Cup! We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 5 · 1 hr 38 min
2026 U.S. Amateur and Merion Golf Club Preview
Fresh off of a week at the Western Amateur in Chicago, Andy Johnson is joined by Brentley Romine and Garrett Morrison to preview the 2026 U.S. Amateur! First, Andy and Brentley discuss the biggest storylines heading into this year's event. The two break down some of the biggest names in the field such as Miles Russell and Preston Stout before making their picks for this year's Walker Cup teams. Andy then chats with Garrett Morrison about Merion Golf Club, the host venue for the 2026 U.S. Amateur. Garrett recaps his recent trip to the course and highlights how the setup will test the world's best amateur golfers next week. We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 29 · 1 hr 23 min
A Conversation with Ryan Gerard
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more! Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 20 · 1 hr 33 min
Takeaways from the 2026 Open Championship with Trevor Immelman
Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the final men's major of the year! The two discuss Ryan Fox's win at Royal Birkdale, focusing on the Sunday back nine that earned him the title of Champion Golfer of the Year. Andy and Trevor then chat about Scottie Scheffler's major-less season and his TIO drop on the 17th hole of the final round. They continue on with a discussion about the Rules of Golf as they transition to Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty assessed after Friday's second round. To wrap things up, Trevor gives some flowers to runner-up Cameron Young before previewing the upcoming Presidents Cup after a strong week for the International Team. Mercedes-Benz is proud to be an Official Patron of The Open Championship. Visit mbusa.com for more details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 12 · 1 hr 53 min
2026 Open Championship Preview
The Fried Egg Golf Podcast returns with a two-part episode previewing the final men's major of 2026! First, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. They take stock of where both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler sit heading into the last major of the year, wonder if Cameron Young's putting will return to its early-2026 form, make their picks to win, and more. Andy then chats with Fried Egg Golf contributor Darragh Garrahy about the history of this year's Open Championship venue and the recent course changes made ahead of the tournament. Mercedes-Benz is proud to be an Official Patron of The Open Championship. Visit mbusa.com for more details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 8 · 1 hr 4 min
Colin Montgomerie's Life in Golf & Majors
On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Kevin Van Valkenburg sits down with golf legend Colin Montgomerie for a look back at the World Golf Hall of Famer's career. Kevin and Colin discuss his path to Houston Baptist University, his relationship with Seve Ballesteros, and more before diving into some of Colin's closest calls at major championships. Colin also shares his thoughts on his current career on the PGA Tour Champions before the two chat about the wonders of Scottish whisky. We'll be back on Sunday with a comprehensive preview of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code SGS for 20% off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 1 · 1 hr 11 min
Breaking Down the PGA Tour's New Structure
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna discuss the PGA Tour's new competitive model, unveiled last week by Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods. Andy first provides a general overview of the new structure that splits the Tour into two distinct "series," with promotion and relegation between them. Then, Joseph joins him for an in-depth breakdown of all the details before the two point out potential landmines that the Tour needs to fix before these plans go into play in 2028. Learn more about how GCSAA is keeping the game on course for the next 100 years at gcsaa.org. We’re hosting our first Fried Egg Golf event at Pasatimepo later this month and we have a few spots remaining. For more information, head to thefriedegg.com/events! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 23 · 1 hr 22 min
Takeaways from the 2026 U.S. Open with Trevor Immelman
As per major championship tradition, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman for a recap of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Andy and Trevor discuss Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open victory and his recent run of form that has placed him back in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking. They break down Clark's Sunday round and praise his ability to stay composed when faced with a crowd rooting for his competitors. Andy and Trevor also commend the USGA for the course setup at Shinnecock after back-to-back poor results in prior U.S. Opens at the venue. They touch on the pack of chasers who didn't do enough to catch Clark on Sunday, focusing on Sam Burns, Tom Kim, and Scottie Scheffler, as well as a few players who did not even see the weekend. The two wrap things up with a brief preview of next month's Open Championship and the upcoming CBS Golf broadcast schedule. Visit Dick’s or Golf Galaxy in-store or online to purchase Maxfli Tour Series. To learn more about how T-Mobile supports the USGA inside the ropes and provides exclusive benefits to its members outside, visit https://t-mobile.com/usga. Use the code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $500 off. The 4th of July sale ends July 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 14 · 1 hr 40 min
2026 U.S. Open Preview with Jaime Diaz
Andy Johnson is joined by legendary golf writer Jaime Diaz for a comprehensive preview of this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss the modern history of the national championship at Shinnecock, with Jaime sharing memories from covering his first U.S. Open in 1986. Andy and Jaime assess the chances of big-name players like Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, and Brooks Koepka before previewing Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at completing the Career Grand Slam. The two also discuss the golf course at length, proposing that Shinnecock Hills might just be the best venue the U.S. Open has to offer. They wrap things up with their picks to win the 126th playing of the U.S. Open. Visit Dick’s or Golf Galaxy in-store or online to purchase the Maxfli Tour Series. To learn more about how T-Mobile supports the USGA inside the ropes and provides exclusive benefits to its members outside, visit https://t-mobile.com/usga See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 10 · 1 hr 29 min
A Catch-Up with Geoff Shackelford
Amidst a "homestand" of major golf events in the Los Angeles area, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy to discuss a variety of topics including the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, the re-release of Geoff's book Grounds for Golf: The History and Fundamentals of Golf Course Design, and next week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss how Riviera Country Club held up against the top women's golfers in the world, the growing interest in golf course architecture, and what they're expecting from Shinnecock! Check out the free edition of Golfshot in the Apple Store or Google Play, or upgrade for all the unique and powerful features of Golfshot Pro. Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 3 · 1 hr 23 min
June Pro Golf Check-In: U.S. Women’s Open, Scottie’s One Win, & the Fitzpatrick Brothers
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for the June installment of their monthly pro golf check-ins. The three each give one thing they're watching at this week's U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, primarily focusing on Nelly Korda's search for her first win at the event. From there, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph discuss a variety of pro golf topics, including Tommy Fleetwood's winless 2026, Scottie Scheffler's upcoming attempt to win the Career Grand Slam, and whether PGA Tour U is harming players more than it's helping them. Visit garmin.com to browse the ongoing Father's Day Sale. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 27 · 1 hr 37 min
All About Shinnecock Hills, Host of the 2026 U.S. Open
Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk all things Shinnecock Hills on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Fresh off a round at this year's U.S. Open host venue, the two each bring three things that stand out to them about the course before diving into specific holes that will challenge the world's best players in a few weeks. Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code SGS for 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 20 · 1 hr 24 min
Takeaways from the 2026 PGA Championship with Trevor Immelman
After Aaron Rai's win at Aronimink, Andy Johnson is joined by CBS lead analyst and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman to discuss the 2026 PGA Championship. The two begin by recapping a chaotic Sunday on the CBS broadcast with almost 30 players in real contention to win a major during the final round. Andy and Trevor then discuss the course setup at Aronimink and the challenges that players faced at the Donald Ross design. Trevor provides insight into both Aaron Rai's play on Sunday's back nine and Rai's methodical attention to detail when preparing for tournaments. To wrap things up, Andy and Trevor touch on the PGA performances of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler before looking ahead to next month's U.S. Open. Learn more about Fried Egg Golf Club and join at thefriedegg.com/membership. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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