Golf Digest Podcast

Cameron Champ discusses his breakthrough PGA Tour win, breaking drivers with his off-the-charts swing speed, and managing expectations as one of the game's rising star. Plus, Alex Myers, Sam Weinman and Hally Leadbetter talk about Bryson DeChambeau's latest victory, a bizarre cheating scandal and golf's best Halloween costumes.

John Feinstein talks to Sam Weinman about his golf novel, The Prodigy, and how much of it is rooted in truth. Plus, Alex Myers, Christopher Powers, and Weinman talk about Cam Champ's impressive win in Mississippi, and debate when to bump it from off the green and when to flop it.

Jimmie James, a retired oil executive, joins Alex Myers to talk about his remarkable feat playing all of Golf Digest's 100 Greatest courses in one year. Also, Myers, Sam Weinman, and Steve Hennessey discuss new world No. 1 Brooks Koepka, and what to expect from Paul Azinger as he takes over for Johnny Miller as NBC's lead golf analyst.

Nine-time major champ Gary Player reacts to some of the "nonsense" he hears regarding golfers in the gym, talks Tiger Woods' return to the winner's circle, and admits to having a weak spot for a certain candy. Plus, Alex Myers, Keely Levins, and Sam Weinman discuss the newest World Golf Hall of Fame class and a sneaky all-time great golf year.

NHL legend Jeremy Roenick discusses his golf obsession and his new gig as a judge on the Golf Channel show "Driver vs. Driver." Also the gang breaks down the PGA Tour season opener won by Kevin Tway.

Eight-time major champion Tom Watson joins the Golf Digest Podcast to discuss the 2018 Ryder Cup, why he originally paired Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth, and relive his magical run at the 2009 Open Championship. Also, Alex Myers, Ryan Herrington, Keely Levins, and Joel Beall breakdown what went wrong for the Americans in France and all the ensuing team drama.

Five-time Ryder Cupper and 2009 British Open champ Stewart Cink joins us to discuss what it's like to play in the biennial event, be teammates with Tiger Woods and Anthony Kim, and give his Team USA ping-pong rankings. Also, Alex Myers, Sam Weinman, Joel Beall, and Steve Hennessey preview this year's clash between America and Europe in France.

Tiger Woods added the most compelling chapter to his storybook return by winning the Tour Championship on Sunday, and Joel Beall, Alex Myers and Sam Weinman break it all down. The gang discusses where it ranks among Woods' all-time biggest wins, how it compares to some of sports' all-time biggest comebacks, and how many episodes a Tiger Woods "30 For 30" might actually require.

No story in the history of Golf Digest has been anything like the one of Valentino Dixon, an inmate for 27 years in an upstate New York prison who helped bide his time by drawing golf courses. Dixon's initial connection to editorial director Max Adler led to Adler examining the questionable details of his murder case, and raised enough questions to eventually lead to Dixon's release from prison this week. Adler joins Sam Weinman and Keely Levins to tell the remarkable story of how a golf writer helped win a man his freedom, and what comes next.

Meditation teacher and 1 Giant Mind founder Jonni Pollard discusses how meditation can help your golf game. Also, Alex Myers, Sam Weinman, and Keely Levins talk about about an unusual major championship record and preview the Tour Championship.

Former PGA Tour player Chris Riley joins the podcast to discuss his experience in the 2004 Ryder Cup when he paired successfully with Tiger Woods, only to mysteriously sit out the afternoon, and his new position as head coach at the University of San Diego. Also, Alex Myers, Sam Weinman, and Keely Levins discuss Keegan Bradley's comeback win, Justin Rose's ascendance to No. 1, and Tiger's latest near miss.

Alex Myers and Keely Levins talk with the entertaining — and emotional — Tyrrell Hatton ahead of his first Ryder Cup appearance. They also discuss Bryson DeChambeau's dominant postseason, a hole-in-one business idea, and a co-worker's costly bet involving Jim Furyk's captain's picks.

Alex Myers, Joel Beall, and Keely Levins discuss Bryson DeChambeau's big win, an unusual — but smart — purchase by Tyrrell Hatton, and bathroom breaks on the course. Plus, Brian Wacker calls in from this week's PGA Tour stop to discuss the expected major changes to the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall come to you "live" from Ridgewood Country Club, site of the Northern Trust, to discuss the start of the 2018 FedEx Cup playoffs. Also joining the podcast is James Hahn, who discusses his storybook career from shoe salesman to PGA Tour winner, his obsession with Craigslist and his other thrifty habits.

Alex Myers and Joel Beall wrap up a wild Sunday in the season's final major, with Brooks Koepka capturing his second major of the season, and Tiger Woods at least giving him a scare.