Brian Baumgartner, the Cypress Point “rules” and our one issue with the Waker Cup
Alex and CP chat with Brian Baumgartner, AKA Kevin from “The Office,” an avid golfer who is joining the golf podcast space. Plus, we recap a jam-packed weekend in golf, including Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open victory and an incredible Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
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Why Keegan Bradley might regret not picking himself
Alex and CP continue the Keegan Bradley debate as we get another week closer to the Ryder Cup. Plus, we discuss the biggest surprises and snubs for both teams, including Matt Wallace, who was moved to tears after realizing he’d likely be left at home.
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Stevie breaks 80*, the golf logo debate and Fleetwood finally does it
Stephen Hennessey finally breaks 80 (with a caveat) and Tommy Fleetwood finally wins on the PGA Tour. Plus, a debate about logos and pro shop hauls, AKA the most golf discussion ever.
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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.
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Megha Ganne on winning the U.S. Women's Amateur last week at Bandon Dunes
Steve and CP chat with fellow New Jersey native Megha Ganne, who just won the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes. Plus, we break down the potential Ryder Cup captain’s picks for both the U.S. and European sides and discuss if Tommy Fleetwood is ever going to get over the finish line.
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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