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TGL Night 2 with Tiger, Kiz, Sahith & all kinds of talkings points has come & gone. We debate the technology, the golf holes, the path to TGL’s long-term success & we reminisce on Kiz’s high (low) lights, Tiger’s start, & Sahith’s fire. We also discuss the release of our newest video of Tiger caddying us through a full hole, Trent not wearing glasses, & a Frankie Fact.

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"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Dan Rapaport, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, discussing freely and openly everything golf. There is nothing like it.

"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's...

It Must Be The Technology

It Must Be The Technology - Fore Play Episode 731

Tiger Woods Fore Play video number 2 is here this week. Tiger also makes his TGL debut. It’s a big week for the show from Tiger’s team with Kiz and Homa, to Nick Taylor’s dramatic wins, to boxing talk, movies, the TikTok ban, U.S. Presidents interacting, LA fire heartbreak, handiness, and an upcoming San Diego group trip.

Tiger Time, Yet Again

Tiger Time, Yet Again - Fore Play Episode 730

TGL has begun & we deliver ALL our takes. A therapy session over Riggs’ swing & driving ability occurs. We discuss our 2025 resolutions, Immelman being announced as the next OWGR Chairman, the Palisades fires, cooking, painting, Puma suing Sun Day Red, & begin Season 2 of Closest To The Pin.

TGL Takes, Riggs Golf Therapy, & Resolutions

TGL Takes, Riggs Golf Therapy, & Resolutions - Fore Play Episode 729

A new year and we’re ready. Well, after a slow start we are. We discuss academic experiences that led us to where we are, Hideki posting 35-under, Tiger winning the PIP (and Scottie somehow not), TGL beginning, the Tour considering a bracket style Tour Championship (after our recommendations), and much more.

Back For Year 9

Back For Year 9 - Fore Play Episode 728

Cody “Beef” Franke, our newest hire, joins the show (41:57) for the very first time. We discuss Beef’s hiring process, his life path, and what’s to come. Alistair also joins the show (1:11:08) to chat close calls, a career year in 2024, and ambitious goals for 2025. The crew also finishes out the podcasting year talking Scottie’s injury, our holidays, and all sorts of plans for 2025.

Cody “Beef” Franke, Alistair Docherty & A Happy New Year

Cody “Beef” Franke, Alistair Docherty & A Happy New Year - Fore Play Episode 727

Billy Horschel (01:21:16) & Wyndham Clark (01:40:45) join the show. Plus we talk PNC tee boxes, Charlie’s ace, Tiger’s golf outlook, Santa’s workshop’s depictions in Christmas movies, drones, & much more.

Billy Horschel, Wyndham Clark, & A Cheery Holiday Episode

Rickie Fowler joins the show (1:25:21) for a few short but entertaining minutes. We talk fatherly advice for Frankie, embracing the early cool guy fame, and being “Rick” vs “Rickie.” Before Rickie, we discuss experiencing the TGL stadium for the first time, the positives and negatives from “The Showdown,” more on Alistair, our very own panelists, and this week’s rematch video with Joel Dahmen.

Rickie Fowler Joins, Plus Our First TGL Experience & The Showdown

Rickie Fowler Joins, Plus Our First TGL Experience & The Showdown - Fore Play Episode 725

Alistair Docherty finishes 1 stroke short of a PGA Tour card for the second time in two months. We discuss the gut-wrenching final round of Q-School, the great year that Alistair had, and the greatness that is ahead. We also delve into: PNC Championship week; our upcoming TGL visit; U.S. Ryder Cup players being granted a $200,000 stipend; Trent playing golf in meters; and we take some From The Gallery questions.

As Close As It Gets

As Close As It Gets - Fore Play Episode 724

Alistair & 170 other players are playing for PGA Tour cards and their professional golf livelihoods at Q-School this week. Yet the UnitedHealthCare CEO’s killing and subsequent coverage, commentary and sensationalism steers us down a deep path debating what’s right, wrong, true, false, and much in between. Plus: Playing with Gruden; Closest To; Tour/LIV reports.

Why So… Serious?

Why So… Serious? - Fore Play Episode 723

The fellas have been named to the first ever PGA Tour Creator Council. We discuss what this means aka if we even know what this means. We also delve into: Juan Soto going Mets; guaranteed contracts in sports hanging in stark contrast to Tour players’ compensation; Scottie’s NINE worldwide wins in 2024; appreciating things in life; the European Ryder Cup documentary; Trent’s golf game; getting hit in the nuts; and much more.

Here Speaketh Thy Councilmen

Here Speaketh Thy Councilmen - Fore Play Episode 722

Kevin Kisner is announced as the 2025 lead analyst for NBC Golf. Trent has been chosen to be Santa for no particular reason. Tiger Woods addresses his future — when will he compete again? Bryson completes his incredible hole-in-one challenge. A new episode of Breaking 85 is out now. A new edition of Closest To The Pin. And much, much more.

Booth Kiz, Santa Trent, & Tiger Presser

Booth Kiz, Santa Trent, & Tiger Presser - Fore Play Episode 721

Thanksgiving plates. The next generation knowing Tiger Woods vs. knowing YouTubers. Jay Monahan’s $23M compensation and a debate on his decisions along the way. Our creator tournament update. Major sports (hockey, football, basketball, golf) making key changes to appeal to evolving times. We discuss all this and much more.

Wait, Who Is Tiger Woods?

We’re live from Florida with TaylorMade filming with Tiger, Scottie, Nelly & more. We discuss the trip and: Joel keeping his PGA Tour card, tipping flight attendants, the golf creator landscape, Tiger not playing the Hero, defeating a T-Rex, & Thanksgiving.

Gobble Gobble Tiger Tiger

Gobble Gobble Tiger Tiger - Fore Play Episode 719

Live from the Barstool Classic Championship we discuss the U.S. Ryder Cup Team reportedly getting paid, Rafa Campos’ emotional victory on Tour, Rory McIlroy’s EIGHTEEN golf club memberships, Breaking 85, a new edition of Closest To The Pin, and much, much more.

“We Could Be Just A Podcast”

“We Could Be Just A Podcast” - Fore Play Episode 718

Frankie announces that he & his wife are pregnant & expecting their first child in April. Huge news for the podcast. We discuss fatherhood, Rory’s emotional win, more pencils, Yasir & Trump at UFC, the best course in the world and much more.

Baby Borrelli

Baby Borrelli - Fore Play Episode 717

Austin Eckroat, winner last weekend in Cabo, joins the show (55:54). We discuss Call of Duty, losing your swing right before the Masters, crypto, Oklahoma’s golf hotbed, & the best restaurants on Tour. Before Austin, the crew talks Caitlin Clark’s scary shot, NASA’s Europa Clipper, Borrelli’s on GoldBelly & play Closest To.

Austin Eckroat & Human Exploration

Austin Eckroat & Human Exploration - Fore Play Episode 716

A very pro holiday season show. Frankie returns from a full weekend at Ole Miss. We discuss music, Trent joining the golf pencil crew, Bernhard Langer the machine winning for the 18th straight season on the Champions Tour, Nelly appearing in SI’s swimsuit issue, going to Colombia with Nico, Austin Eckroat winning again, The Penguin, Oz, Jets/Bills, and much more.

You Collect Pencils? Sick Hobby, Dude

You Collect Pencils? Sick Hobby, Dude - Fore Play Episode 715

The fellas weigh-in on the election. This leads us to discussing how time flies and the importance of cherishing moments instead of chasing the next. Trent spins a top. Rory locked himself in a studio to progress his swing and said Trump’s election could expedite the PIF/PGA Tour deal. We play Closest To, talk COD and Hawaii x Good Good videos.

Election Takes, Cherishing Moments, & Spinning Tops

Election Takes, Cherishing Moments, & Spinning Tops - Fore Play Episode 714

Live from PGA National, Riggs tells the story of his wild day at Grove XXIII with Wayne Gretzky. Before, Frankie and Trent talk Good Good x Fore Play live scramble, the Yankees World Series loss, Frankie watching Game 5 with Mike Francesa, and why some hotels have showers without doors. Francis joins to chat about Noah Kahan, food around the world, and much more.

"Nickname’s Not An Accident”

“Nickname’s Not An Accident” - Fore Play Episode 713

Nico Echavarria joins the show (59:21) fresh off winning the Zozo Championship. We discuss his Colombian upbringing, fending off big names like Justin Thomas, preparing to play Augusta this spring for the first time, how much he loves the country of Japan, watching a ton of golf in his free time and his full team of people it takes to succeed. Before Nico, the crew talks World Series craziness, the Tour’s proposed sweeping new changes, pace of play being a central issue, and we play Closest To.

Vamos Nico Echavarria!

Vamos Nico Echavarria! - Fore Play Episode 712

Riggs returns from Bandon Dunes & discusses this year’s Uncle Tony Invitational. Tom Kim has to release a statement after a broken locker, which we deem stupid. We also discuss: emotions in golf are good; the World Series moving over to New York; new information on the TGL; Fore Play friend Nico Echavarria outlasting JT in Japan; Jersey Jerry’s new attempt at Breaking 100; and where Rory and Scottie currently rank on the list of all-time golf greats.

Emotional Golf Please

Emotional Golf Please - Fore Play Episode 711

J.T. Poston joins the show (38:32) fresh off his 3rd Tour win at the Shriners. We discuss funny caddie moments, swing thoughts, Masters hype, the best cities to win in and much more. The crew discusses before: golfer nicknames, Jersey Jerry’s “stinger,” TSA rearranging luggage, UK golf and more.

The Postman, J.T. Poston

The Postman, J.T. Poston - Fore Play Episode 710

TGL announces their inaugural schedule. We discuss excitement, and ideas, for the league. We also delve into: Yankees vs Dodgers World Series, Starlink WiFi, hurricane damage at Augusta, Florida Trent, dealing with neighbors, J.T. Poston winning, and much more.

Full Throttle Remodel

Full Throttle Remodel - Fore Play Episode 709

We’re live from Hawaii with Francis during Fore Play x Good Good week. We a took in a Hawaiian morning blessing & the culture is unmatched. The collab videos with Good Good are going to be can’t miss. Brad Dalke is the best golfer we’ve ever seen. Francis tried to rawdog his flight here. Also: the Ryder Cup ticket prices are outrageous, there are rumblings about Greg Norman taking a lower role with LIV golf, and much more.

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A Hawaiian Sunrise To Remember

A Hawaiian Sunrise To Remember - Fore Play Episode 708

Frankie tells the full tale of his first ever buddy’s group trip to Big Cedar Lodge. Riggs returns after 2 weeks in Pinehurst. The whole squad is about to embark to Hawaii with Good Good. And we discuss the sneaky best course amenities, bridges, tunnels, and the Titanic.

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