The Loop

Golf Digest

This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.

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Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Noah Kahan, the Colt Knost “amateur” debate and a troubling sports trend
An interview with Grammy-nominated artist Noah Kahan, a Golf Twitter debate sparked Colt Knost (and the Bryan Bros) and why “Player A” might be better than “Player B.”
Oct 13, 2025 · 47 min
Inside one of the most exclusive clubs in America
Recapping a sneaky great weekend of golf and a trip to one of the most exclusive clubs in America.
Oct 6, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
NHL legend Anze Kopitar, Garrick Higgo’s wild crowd shush and Rodeo Dunes
An interview with two-time Stanley Cup winner Anze Kopitar and Stevie is back from another preposterous golf trip.
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
A full Ryder Cup recap and a chat with Annika Sorenstam
Taking it deep on the Ryder Cup and an interview with World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.
Sep 23, 2025 · 38 min
Brandel Chamblee lights a fire and the Ryder Cup money debate
Brandel drops a scorching take on Bryson and the European faithful fall into the “U.S. Team is getting paid this week” trap.
Sep 16, 2025 · 42 min
Team Europe is already trying too hard and the dumbest rule in golf strikes again
The boys get the Ryder Cup chatter going early, as Team Europe has already provided plenty of fodder with its early arrival at Bethpage Black. Plus, the dumbest rule in golf claims another victim and why Luke Donald might regret not picking this veteran winner.
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Brian Baumgartner, the Cypress Point “rules” and our one issue with the Waker Cup
Brian Baumgartner, AKA Kevin from “The Office,” joins us to chat about his new golf podcast and his TV days. We also break down the Cypress Point guest “rules” and explain our No. 1 issue with the Walker Cup.
Sep 2, 2025 · 49 min
Why Keegan Bradley might regret not picking himself
During this Ryder Cup-heavy episode, Alex and CP break down both teams captain’s picks and argue over whether or not Keegan Bradley made the right call in not picking himself.
Aug 25, 2025 · 58 min
Stevie breaks 80*, the golf logo debate and Fleetwood finally does it
Steve breaks down his career-low round from the senior tees and Tommy Fleetwood breaks through on the biggest stage.
Aug 20, 2025 · 59 min
U.S. Amateur champ Mason Howell on his runaway win, his U.S. Open experience and balancing high school with his elite golf schedule
Mason Howell, a high school senior, joins the podcast to talk about his 7-and-6 victory in the U.S. Amateur final at Olympic Club. The future Georgia Bulldog talks practice rounds with Harris English and Tony Finau at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, which he qualified for by shooting 63-63 in his qualifier. Myers and Hennessey also break down Scottie Scheffler’s BMW win, the latest Ryder Cup chatter and what we expect at the Tour Championship.
Aug 13, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Megha Ganne on winning the U.S. Women's Amateur last week at Bandon Dunes
An interview with U.S. Women’s Amateur champion Megha Ganne and a look at the potential Ryder Cup captain’s picks for both teams.
Aug 5, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Michelle Wie West, Cameron Young’s big ‘risk’ and Rory’s bold move
The boys give Cameron Young his flowers, chat with Michelle Wie West and break down the PGA Tour’s flimsy “1,000th new winner’ statistic.
Jul 29, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Hunter Mahan discusses being Adam Sandler's body double for Happy Gilmore 2
A full breakdown of “Happy Gilmore 2” with Adam Sandler’s body double, Hunter Mahan. Plus, a Ryder Cup discussion with the six-time PGA Tour winner.
Jul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
BRITISH OPEN RECAP, Kevin Kisner’s gaffe and riling up the European fans
A full recap of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, plus segments on Kevin Kisner getting crushed on the internet and the incredibly overrated European golf fans.
Jul 15, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
BRITISH OPEN picks and preview and an interview with Max Homa
The boys recap a very busy week in professional golf and make their picks for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Plus, an interview with Max Homa, who will appear in the latest episode of “Stick” on Apple TV this week.
Jul 7, 2025 · 51 min
Collin Morikawa changes caddies (again) and Brian Campbell shocks the world (again)
Alex and CP debate if a LPGA player could win on the PGA Tour and discuss why Collin Morikawa’s caddie carousel is overrated.
Jun 30, 2025 · 50 min
Padraig v. Maltbie, Morikawa v. The Media and Potgieter’s breakthrough
The Padraig v. Maltbie saga, the Morikawa v. The Media saga and should Patrick Reed be on the Ryder Cup team? Plus, John Deere Classic picks.
Jun 23, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
The Keegan Bradley debate, Tommy Fleetwood’s heartbreak and an interview with Harris English
Alex sits down with Harris English at the Travelers, and we recap a crazy Sunday finish between Keegan Bradley and Tommy Fleetwood.
Jun 17, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Gil Hanse on Oakmont and a full U.S. Open recap
Gil Hanse joins us after the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Plus, our major recap and Travelers Championship picks.
Jun 9, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
U.S. OPEN PREVIEW with gambling expert Ryan Noonan
Alex, Steve and CP chat with betting expert Ryan Noonan ahead of this week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont.