The FedEx Cup Playoffs began at the FedEx St Jude, and Tommy Fleetwood choked again, paving the way for Justin Rose to win in a playoff. Alex headed to the LIV Golf Chicago event, and watched the liked of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, but overall it was just another golf event. A rumor has started that the next version of The Match will feature a battle of the 90's boy bands, with NSYNC and Backstreet Boys. Michael offers one more boy band to the mix. Alex is enjoying his summer in Wisconsin, playing more golf, drinking beer, and going to the county fair. Michael's elbow may finally be "all healed," and its just in time as he gets ready for an once in a lifetime trip to Alaska this week. In Tuned In, Alex is watching the new season of Squid Games, while Michael is rewatching The Naked Gun before watching the new one. This week's guest is Mia Hammond, now a winner on the Epson Tour. Mia returns to the podcast to talk about what it was like to win as an amateur in her home state, why she picked Duke for college, and what's next. The NFL Preseason is now in full swing, and Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants came out swinging. The MLB season continues, and Michael's Yankees continue to look horrible, while Alex's Red Sox are chasing first in the East. As the guys #AlwaysEndsWithFood, Alex ranks to the media food spread at LIV Chicago, while Michael prepares for all the eats on his Alaskan cruise aboard Holland America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PGA TOUR regular season comes to a close with the Wyndham Championship, which unfortunately for the season, was a snooze fest. The AIG Women's Open wrapped up the LPGA's major season. With a LPGA Rookie claiming the prize, the tournament only saw 4 total hours of network coverage over the weekend. President Trump has brought back the Council of Physical Fitness, and it included some of golf's best, like Bryson DeChambeau and Annika Sorenstam. Alex is enjoying his time in the midwest, as he takes over Beloit, WI in his annual pilgrimage, making stops at the Beloit Sky Carp and more. Michael is preparing for an amazing trip to Alaska, and shares some details on his upcoming cruise to one of the world's most scenic locations. In Tuned In, Michael shares the woes of being left along for a week, while Alex is in awe of the wholesomeness of local news in the midwest. This week's guest is Matt McQueary, the Director of Golf Sales and Marketing at Big Cedar Lodge. Matt chats with Alex about what makes this golf mecca in The Ozarks so special, and how Johnny Morris (of Bass Pro Shops) keeps making it better and better. The NFL is back as football games are going to start taking over the TV again, and Alex could not be happier. Baseball season is running towards the finish, as Michael's Yankees continue to blow the season away and Alex's Red Sox start heating up in the AL East. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex asks why ranch is so much better in the midwest, while Michael shares the big news in Savannah of a local superstar chef closing her restuarant that started it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3M Open was a birdie fire sale as everyone went low, low, low. The ISPS Handa Senior Open was another major victory for Padraig Harrington, who is making a case for Player of the Year. The ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open featured a win for the newly turned pro Lottia Woad, who is also now the favorite for this week's Open Championship. Past guest Mia Hammond, known for dropping out of school at 16 to go pro, got her first win this week on the Epson Tour. Alex got to play one of the Holy Grails of golf last week, Payne's Valley at Big Cedar Lodge. He shares what made it so great, and where it ranks in his list of amazing courses. In Tuned In, Michael and Alex share their reviews of Happy Gilmore 2, and Michael was not a fan. This week's guest is Megan Johnston, returning to the podcast as Alex chats with her from Big Cedar Lodge. The golf instructor, named as one of the country's best by Golf Digest and the LPGA, shares what drew her to Big Cedar Lodge and what makes the Ozarks such an amazing part of the country. The NFL Preseason is now upon us, as football games start up on Thursday. So Alex is, as always, overwhelmed with excitement. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his excitement for all the pizza he'll be eating in the Chicago area this next week, and Michael shares a glowing review of Eden Supper Club in Savannah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Open Championship may have turned into a snooze-fest on Sunday as Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory for the third leg of the career Grand Slam, but his sermon at the Tuesday Press Conference definitly left a lot to talk about. Plus Alex and Michael share other random tidbits from the season's final major. The Barracuda Championship featured that odd scoring system, plus a vacancy from a YouTube star, and a breakup from everyone's favorite worst player on tour. The PGA TOUR comes back stateside to finish up the regular season as enter the silly part of the season where it all matters where you finish. Alex headed to Austin Comic Con this weekend, and shares a Q&A with "The Iron Claw," Kevin Von Erich. In Tuned In, Michael is awaiting this weekend's release of "Happy Gilmore 2," and Alex shares spills some tea on that certain couple from that Coldplay concert last week that everyone is transfixed with. This week's guest is Tripp Davis, a renowned golf course architect, and former All-American golfer, who returns to the podcast to chat with Alex about his newest project in Athens, GA with The Rose. The WNBA's All-Star Weekend was marred with "Pay Us What You Owe Us" t-shirts, and some hot shooting from the game's best. Last Wednesday was the saddest day in sports with nothing to watch, which means ESPN handed out awards an the guy's celebrate their alma mater as Ilona Maher took home a top prize. Baseball heads into the second half of the season, and as Alex heads to Illinois and Wisconsin for the next few weeks, Michael wonders if Alex will go see the red-hot Brewers. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his incredible experience at the iconic Oscar's in Las Vegas. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A loaded leaderboard, but a new winner at the Genesis Scottish Open. A low score to come from behind to win at the ISCO Championship. No network TV airing for the LPGA's Amundi Evian Championship. A preview of this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush, including if Scottie has a chance to win at a links track. The ACE Celebrity event at Lake Tahoe caught a lot of eyeballs, and Alex thinks he would have beaten Charles Barkley. Alex is in Las Vegas for a Backstreet Boys concert at The Sphere, which has changed his life for what a concert experience should be. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of Sinners, while Alex is excited for the new Justin Beiber album. This week's guest is Paul Salter. The Golf Hynotherapist, who started out as a Vegas poker player, shares with Alex what it really means to use hypnosis to retrain our brains to play better golf. Tom Brady has a new lady on his side, making Michael wonder who it will be next week. Baseball heads to the All-Star break, where the Phillies are calling it the "Savannah Bananas" after feeling slighted by a lack of picks. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex prepares to recreate an iconic Goodfellas scene at Oscars, while Michael enjoys an iconic Savanah BBQ spot, and one of the cities newest eateries. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The John Deere Classic gave us another week of a playoff on the PGA TOUR, and another playoff win for one American golfer. Plus a look at some of the surprising names in the top 5 of the leaderboard. The LPGA's fourth major is in France this week at the Amumndi Evian Championship. Alex checks the top names and gives a hint at how we should be looking at to win. Tiger Wood's love life is taking shape and some say may be headed to an engagement with a very well known former daughter-in-law. Alex heads to Vegas to see the Backstreet Boys in The Sphere, while Michael wonders the best way to start playing golf again now that his elbow is healing up. In Tuned In, Michael questions why Brian Cox and his wife have separate homes, and Alex is impressed by the star power in The Bear. This week's guest in Mark Rummings, the General Manager of the new Soleta Golf Club east of Sarasota, FL. Alex chats with Mark about how he went England to running a new Nick Price course in Florida, plus what's making this darling new course out to be one of the best in the nation. Tom Brady's relationship status keeps changing, and Michael isn't too sure about the new Hollywood Starlet linked to the GOAT. Michael's Yankees are stinking up a storm as they start to drop in the AL East standings, but Alex is excited about what this means for his Red Sox's chances. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael has a great idea for his bakery to capitalize on the July 4th eating contests, and Alex wondering why he can't get a box to go at Buffalo Wild Wings. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rocket Classic in Detroit saw records set on Thursday and Friday, and a three-man playoff on Sunday resulting in a young South African phenom winning on the fifth playoff hole. In the LPGA, the team format Dow Championship went to a playoff between an America duo featuring a golfer who hasn't won in six years, and a South Korean team that found a way to win when the Americans couldn't. LIV Golf Dallas couldn't decide the event in three rounds so it also went to a playoff, and America's least favorite golfer claimed the trophy. The US Senior Open was in Colorado Springs and felt like 2005 as the Senior Circuit didn't disappoint with a Sunday that felt like match play. But it was Saturday's dust-up between Padrig Harrington and NBC's Roger Maltbie that stole the headlines. Alex is getting ready for a busy travel month and now is wondering after an internet argument: how fast is not fast enough in the left lane of the highway? In Tuned In, Michael is excited for the announcement of a new series based on the Mel Brooks classic, Young Frankenstein. Meanwhile, Alex can't is excited for the new season of The Bear, plus the return of music videos on MTV. This week's guest is Michelle Abraham, the host of Good Day Stateline on WTVO Rockford, IL. Michelle chats with Alex about her goals as a mid-day host of a local show in the Stateline area, how she became an emcee for the Rockford IceHogs, and her favorite place to east in the Rockford area. The NBA Off-season is well underway, as rosters continue to change by the hour. LeBron, meanwhile, sticks with the Lakers, and the Cooper Flagg era is here in Dallas. Jeff Bezos's monster wedding in Venice has taken over the headlines, but it's Tom Brady's blossoming relationship with Sydney Sweeney that has Alex's eye. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his new favorite happy hour spot in Austin. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, TX played like a US Open with tough scoring conditions. Alex shares clips from his press conference questions with course designer Gil Hanse, Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Ko, Dr Alison Curdt of the Southern California PGA, and the new champion of the KPMG Women's PGA, Minjee Lee. Tommy Fleetwood is always a bride's maid and never a bride after a devastating 18th hole as Keagan Bradley wins again at the Traveler's Championship, potentially cementing his chances as a player-captain at this year's Ryder Cup. On the Champion's Tour, Miguel Angel Jimenez took the win in a playoff at the Kaulig Companies Championship, giving him 4 wins on the season as he celebrating in the only way he can, with cigars and red wine. The British Amateur this weekend featured an American winner for the first time in 18 years, and Alex tries his luck at Michael's trivia question: who was that American in 2007? Alex got to head out to the new Malbon Golf store that opened in Austin last week, as the apparel brand making waves in the golf world opened up in Texas style. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of "The Phoenician Scheme" while also watching the premiere of season 3 of The Gilded Age, while Alex is watching the Netflix documentary on the doomed Titan sub, and he's all wrapped up in the conclusion to the Karen Read trial in New England. The NBA Finals wrapped up with Game 7 on Sunday as the Oklahoma City Thunder claim the championship. Also in the NBA: Kevin Durant is traded while on stage in New York. In baseball, the Rafeal Devers' drama reaching another peak as he homers off his former Red Sox, and tells the Giants he'll play whatever position they want after refusing for the Sox. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares how the new LPGA CEO said hello to the press corp at the KPMG: with Texas BBQ. Michael, meanwhile, enjoyed an anniversary weekend with a Savannah brunch and a perfectly cooked steak at home. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 US Open at Oakmont CC did not disappoint, as carnage was the name of the game. But one rose above the field in JJ Spaun with a putt for the ages to seal the deal. Alex and Michael bread down the incredible week from Pittsburg, the crazy moments on the course (and from the rain delay), and ask themselves: can Spaun continue to win? The LPGA Meijar Classic came down to the wire as a Spaniard claimed her first victory in over 8 years, and become one of the winningest Spaniards on the LPGA Tour. This week is the KMPG Women's PGA Championship, and Alex will be there in Frisco, TX. Alex breaks down the course, the potential conditions, and the field ahead of this week's third LPGA major. In Tuned In, Michael is excited following the news of Spaceballs 2, with retired actor Rick Moranis returning. Alex, meanwhile, is catching "Tires" S2 on the small screen. This week's guest is Will Lowery. The former "Big Break" contestant, now content creator and friend of Tiger Woods, shares what it was like on the Golf Channel show, how cool Tiger's office really is, and how crazy it is to hit on the giant simulator at the TGL. You can catch Will on his own golf podcast, Beyond the Fairway, and with his Croshand Productions, you can see how Will is truly growing the game through representation. The NBA Finals are heating up, but Alex wants to know where Michael ranks the sports most critical moments. Yankees v Red Sox is always a hot topic on this podcast, but while the Sox swept the Yankees this weekend, Michael rains on Alex's parade with the massive trade news out of Bean Town. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex has a new favorite fast food burger, while Michael is planning his Anniversary menu. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RBC Canadian Open in Toronto was a birdie fest and ultimately went to a playoff where New Zealand's Ryan Fox secured his second victory of the season. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, showed up but didn't show out. The LPGA's shorter ShopRite Classic had an American return to the winner's circle in Jennifer Kupcho in New Jersey as the ladies now tune up for the upcoming KMPG in a couple weeks. The Champions Tour team golf event of the American Family Insurance Championship saw Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn claim the top prize, and Michael's "favorite" player Angel Cabrera didn't do too poorly either. Golf's longest day, the qualifier for the US Open, was last week, and while PGA Tour fixtures like Max Homa failed to quality, a dentist and former Oakmont caddy did and gets to play in a major championship. The 2025 US Open is sure to be a brutal test as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlRoy, Bryson DeChambeau and more descend on Oakmont Country Club. The guys wonder what the winning score might be, and Michael gets Alex to pick some favorites out of some interesting groups, including Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson, and Phil Mickelson. In Tuned In, Michael has started watching the new golf series Stick on Apple TV, while Alex got thinking after the Tony's: which major is most like each EGOT award. Michael makes guesses to see if he lines up with Alex. This week's guest is Maja Stark. The Swedish golfer returns to the podcast fresh off her US Women's Open victory at Erin Hills. The new major champion chats with Alex about what it was like to win, how she's celebrating, and why she had a Wisconsin beer in her hand afterward the win. The NBA Finals heat up at the Pacers and Timberwolves play in a "midwestern Finals." Aaron Rodgers had finally made his choice, but Alex and Michael don't know if it's a good one for the Steelers. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a great new burger he tried in Austin, while Michael asks is George Moetz is right about just 3 toppings on a burger. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Women's Open at Erin Hills produced a new major champion in Sweden's Maja Stark. The former podcast guest, that Alex said has done well as past US Open's, cruised to victory with the 54-hole lead Sunday. Jack Nicklaus didn't hold back on his criticism of Rory McIlroy, who skipped Jack's MEMORIAL tournament without a personal phone call to the legend of the game. Scottie Scheffler claimed his second straight MEMORIAL tournament, winning his 8th straight tournament when leading after 54-holes. The world's best player continues to be part of the "next Tiger Woods" conversation. On the PGA Champions circuit, Angel Cabrera couldn't get a third win a row, but the most interesting man in the world, Miguel Angel Jimenez, claimed victory in a playoff.  Charlie Woods finally got his first victory on the AJGA circuit, and Alex wonders how the college recruiting process will go for Tiger's son. June means Hurricane season is here, and Michael is ready. Meanwhile, Alex is prepping for bring the Course of Life brand to the small screen this summer. In Tuned In, Michael can't get enough of a Las Vegas sommelier opening expensive bottles of wine, and Alex shares a new show he never heard of, and the release schedule for the final season of Stranger Things. This week's guest is Dr Raymond Prior, Ph.D. Alex chats with Dr Prior, known for his role in performance phycology, who how he got into the field, and why its so important for not just athletes, but also musicians, CEOs, and actors. You can find out more about Dr Prior at BTSMindset.com. The NBA Playoffs are set as the Indiana Pacers and the Minnesota Timberwolves win their conferences. While the NBA may not be loving the ratings potential of this midwest matchup, Michael wonders if the Pacers win will the Fever follow suit? As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a new New England style pizza place in Austin, while Michael is eating out a lot thanks a busy week of family and friends. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Colonial, Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood couldn't content, and instead an American claimed his second win of the year with a par on the last at the Charles Schwab Challenge. On the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS, ex-convict Angela Cabrera is putting up a surpassingly amazing season, as his victory at the Senior US Open makes it 2-straight wins and 2-straight Majors in back-to-back weeks. The LPGA was at Mayakoba for the Mexico Riviera Maya Open, where a Japanese rookie claimed her first victory, 6 shots clear of the field. The Ryder Cup is coming up at the end of the season at Bethpage Black, and at last week's US Open, Alex asked Captains Luke Donald and Keagan Bradly how they'll pick their teams. Meanwhile, Michael has a crazy suggestion for the US Captain's picks. The PGA TOUR now heads to the Memorial, while the LPGA has their US Open at Erin Hills. Michael shares an update on his broken elbow, while Alex is celebrating the unofficial start of summer. In Tuned In, it's a race weekend! Michael can't get over the incredible finish at the Weenie 500, while Alex is in shock how Scott McLaughlin's Indy 500 ended even before it began. This week's guest is Caley McGinty. The LPGA Rookie from England shares how she played at 3 different American universities before turning pro, and what it's like playing on Tour. The NBA Playoffs roll on, and Alex just can't root for the Knicks after what they did to his Celtics. We all know that the WNBA is seeing amazing growth, thanks to the likes of Caitlin Clark. But an economics professor has put a number on how much Clark actually means to the WNBA. Tom Brady might be coming out of retirement to play again, but not exactly where you might think. And the Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson narrative just keeps getting crazier and they two now seem to be engaged. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying the local places in Austin that haven't been ruined by tourists yet. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow started off slow on star power, but ended with a bang, and a couple thuds, as Scottie Scheffler claimed his third major as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau faltered. Alex shares clips from his press conference questions with Jordan Speith and Sheffler, plus PGA Professional Ryan Lenahan. Ex-convict and 2-time major champion Angel Cabrera won for the second time on the PGA Champions Tour, and Michael wonders if he wins at the PGA Senior Championship next week, will he be a shoe-in for POTY? Alex may finally be done traveling for a little bit, but that doesn't mean he's done with his travel stories of weird people. In Tuned In, Michael finally catches Twisters, and is catching feelings for Glenn Powell, while Alex is finding good entertainment while while airborne. This week's guest is Patrick McDonald, part of the CBS Sports Golf online coverage. Patrick shares what makes this year's PGA Championship "good enough," what its like being on CBS Sports, and how a pimento cheese grilled cheese is his favorite 19th hole meal. The NBA Playoffs head to the Conference Finals, and Alex's Celtics are no longer in the picture. The WNBA kicked off their new season, and the drama between Caitlin Clarke and Angel Reese is already in top form. The NFL released the 2025 schedules, and Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants are poised for a December MNF matchup when both teams may be in very different places. Michael shares how college softball just had one of the biggest upsets ever, as the top ranked Texas A&M Aggies faltered in the opening regional round of the NCAA Tournament. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares how his one slice of pizza at the Charlotte airport almost broke the bank, while Michael tries out Dave's Hot Chicken for some Nashville Hot style fried chicken. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow has almost too many possible storylines, and Alex is on the course in Charlotte, letting us know what he's seeing and what he might ask at the press conferences early in the week. Alex and Michael inspect the course and give predictions on which star has the best chance to claim the season's second major. The Truist Championship was moved to Philadelphia ahead of the PGA Championship, where Sepp Straka claimed his second victory of the season and stole a spot in the Top 10 in the World. Meanwhile, the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic went into a 3-man playoff, where all Ryan Fox needed was a chip-in to second his first Tour victory. The LPGA was in Jersey City for the Mizuho Americas Open, and the hottest golfer in the game finally got back to the winner's circle. Alex's travels across the country continue, and he shares more stories of people running through the airport from his flights to Charlotte. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of "Thunderbolts*," while Alex is rewatching the popular show Lost. This week's guest is Grant Boone, known for the LPGA on NCA Sports, plus the Amen Corner live stream for The Masters. Grant chats with Alex about what it's like being at Amen Corner all week, how he got the job at NBC, and more from his time calling multiple sports for radio and television. The NBA Playoffs roll on, and Michael asks Alex what is happening with the Boston Celtics. In Football, the Bill Belichick/UNC/Jordon Hudson drama continues to boil, and Michael wonders if Bill will ever even coach an actual game at UNC. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex wants to know if he should visit Cookout while in Charlotte, while Michael tries out the mid-west staple Culver's for a butter burger. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scottie Scheffler finally got his first win of the season, and boy, was it an impressive one in his own backyard at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson. The LPGA was in Utah for the Black Desert Championship, an incredible backdrop for Haeren Ryu to claim her third victory on tour. The PGA Professional Championship this past week gave some for he game's best instructors and club pros the chance to play for a spot at the PGA Championship, and Alex was there to chat with some of the game's best as they punched their ticket. Alex was able to catch up with pros Ryan Lenahan, Rupe Taylor, and Bob Sowards after they had completed their final rounds. The PGA TOUR heads to the Truist Championship, moved away from Quail Hallow (which will host the PGA Championship next week). Michael wonders if Rory McIlroy can defend his title, will that make it more or less likely for him to win the season's second major? Alex has been hopping around the country covering all the different golf, and he shares another rant on travel that he just don't understand about checked bags. In Tuned In, Michael is playing a new computer game, Cities: Skylines as he continues to rest his broken arm, while Alex couldn't believe the crowds in Brazil as Lady Gaga took over Rio. This week's guest is Hope Barnett, who returns to the podcast to talk about the LPGA's growing success and which celebrities are showing up at the different tournaments. The NBA Playoffs move onto the next stage, albeit without LeBron James (once again). Michael wonders how much longer we'll see LeBron on the court. The Bill Belichick saga continues to grow more and more bizarre as new information keeps coming out about Bill and his significantly younger girlfriend. In baseball, the Yankee's Aaron Judge put up ridiculous numbers in April, making Alex and Michael gawk at his ability to smash the ball. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares what it was like to be back at Foxboro, the Boston themed sports bar in Marco Island, FL, while Michael is giving a shameless plug to his bakery's new brunch restaurant, Bread and Butter. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LPGA's first major of the season did not disappoint with a 5 woman playoff to decide the Chevron Championship. Plus, answers from the game's best as Alex chats with Ingrid Lindblad, Nelly Korda, and Ruoning Yin in Houston. Team golf was the name of the game at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, as Andrew Novak finally got his win with his buddy Ben Griffin at his side. 17-year old Blades Brown is making a name for himself on the Korn Ferry Tour, and Michael breaks down how Brown is using his runner-up finish last week to his advantage instead of playing on the PGA TOUR this week, as he had originally planned. Alex is in Florida this week to cover the PGA Professional Championship, where the best club professionals get together to try and play their way into the PGA Championship at Quail Hallow. The PGA TOUR heads to Texas for the CJ CUP Byron Nelson, where local boy Scottie Scheffler is still looking for his first win of the season. Alex's travel day to southwest Florida was an interesting one, where he say every annoying thing happen, from passengers running to their plane to people sitting in the wrong seat. In Tuned In, Michael shares some of the movies he's watching with he extra free time, and Alex can't believe the Austin PD couldn't catch a guy hanging from a crane over downtown Austin. The NBA Playoffs roll on and while Alex is comfortable with his Celtics, Michael can't believe the refs are just handing out wins to the New York Knicks. The NFL had a banner weekend, from a fun-filled draft (where favorite Shedeur Sanders just kept slipped) to a poor interview with Bill Belichick. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is excited to visit his favorite New England themes sports bar in SW Florida, while Michael is still trying to figure out what he can cook and eat as he nurses he left arm back to health. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town had an exciting Sunday finish as Justin Thomas finally returned to the winner's circle with a playoff victory. The LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship produced a new winner, in just her third start, and a large donation to support LA Firefighters. This week marks the LPGA's first Major Championship, the Chevron Championship, in Houston, TX. Alex is on the grounds for the first few days and shares his thoughts on the course and a conversation with Gurleen Kaur, playing in her second Chevron Championship. The PGA TOUR's opposite event, the Coral Putacana Championship, saw Joel Dahmen lose a commanding lead down the stretch Sunday, a disappointing end to an otherwise good week of play. Plus, content creator and up-and-comer Wesley Bryan couldn't play after being suspended for playing in the LIV Duels event a few weeks ago. This week's Zurich Classic features a team format unique to the New Orleans event, and the returning duo of Masters Champ Rory McIlroy and fellow countryman Shane Lowry are the odds-on favorite. Michael shares an update on his fractured elbow, and Alex celebrates his hometown's 250th Birthday. In Tuned In, Michael caught the cult-classic 100's of Beavers with a packed theatre and can't stop recommending it, while Alex shares an unsettling update to this year's Fyre Festival. This week's guest is Darrell Kestner, a PGA Professional in New York who has played in the PGA Professional Championship over 6 decades. Darrell shares stories from his long playing career, how he won the event with different putting strokes, and more. The NBA Playoffs are in full force and Alex is all in on his Boston Celtics. Michael shares a wild inning that happening in Minor League Baseball, with a routine play that cause major deja vu. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael can't believe that the case of the Jersey Shore went to the home of the chicken tender in his New Hampshire home. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rory McIlroy finally did it. Alex and Michael look back at the incredible week from Augusta National, including on-site reporting from a friend of the podcast. The LPGA has their final tune-up ahead of the Chevron Championship next week. The Olympics are finally doing what we've all been asking for: a mixed team event at the next Summer Games! Hilton Head hosts the PGA Tour next for the RBC Heritage, where Scottie Scheffler looks to defend. Alex enjoyed a weekend in Austin TX, and catching up with Johnny from Austin's own Caddy Issues. Plus, Michael shares an unfortunate turn of events. In Tuned In, Michael is looking for recommendations, while Alex is wondering how we'll be making showers "great again." The NBA Playoffs tip off this week, and Alex ponders how it'll play out for his Celtics. The MLB season rolls on, and the NL is dominating everything. In the NHL, there's a new all-time goals leader, and this season/s Stanley Cup Playoffs will be missing something it's never been without before. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex enjoys some Masters Classics, while Michael celebrates Passover. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Valero Texas Open had winds, winds, and more winds, and 2023 British Open Champ Brian Harmon finally returned to the winner's circle. The Korn Ferry Tour was in Savannah for the Club Car Championship, but the real story was Ryan McCormick who taped his mouth shut for his Friday round. The PGA TOUR and PIF have been at it forever, and seem to be getting close to a deal. But news broke of a rejected offer of investment from PIF with one little caveat that is still the sticking point. The LPGA still has a match play event on their schedule, the T-Mobile Match Play, which gave us a champion who hasn't been in the winner's circle in a long time. Former Master's Champion Angel Cabrera, and veteran of the Argentinean prison system, just made the field of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, and took full advantage by cruising to victory, just in time for his return to Augusta National. The first major of the year kicks off in Augusta, GA at The Masters as the world's best vie for the coveted Green Jacket. Alex and Michael look at the field and Alex shares his very hot take on the betting odds. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the meme-able film "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," while Alex shares his thoughts on "White Lotus" season 3 and the upcoming Fyre Festival. This week's guest is Nicholas Callaway, who chats with Alex about the new memoir he edited about his father, Ely Callaway, the founder of Callaway Golf. Nicholas shares stories from the book, like how Ely founded the brand in his 60s, and how AI is being used to recreate Ely's voice for the audio book version. The NCAA Women's Basketball Champions are the UCONN Huskies... again. While all the eyes keep going to the men's powerhouses of Duke and UNC, Michael reminds us that that school in the middle of Connecticut just keeps winning National Titles, year after year. Baseball season is in full swing after two weeks, but is it too soon to jump to conclusions? As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, they dive into Blake Lively's poorly executed bakery visit in Connecticut. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas Children's Houston Open has some fireworks on Sunday at Scottie Scheffler couldn't get it done and Min Woo Lee breaks through on the PGA TOUR.  LIV Golf unveiled a new creator tournament coming at their Miami stop, dubbed The Duels. Featuring content creators next to LIV pros, it sounds an awfully lot like The Creator Classic on the PGA TOUR, who had a lot to say about these creators jumping ship. Jim Nantz shocked the golf world with his retirement announcement... that'll come at The Masters... in 2036. The LPGA is back stateside and Lilia Vu couldn't finish the deal at the Ford Championship as Hyo Joo Kim took the win in a playoff after a Sunday 64. The PGA TOUR now heads to the Valero Texas Open and the last chance before The Masters. Alex and Michael share some updates going on in their personal lives, as well as what they are Tuning Into, like cleaning up their email boxes, and an update on Michael's 2-year long board game challenge. This week's guest is Jane Spicer, the owner and founder of Daphne's Headcovers. Jane chats with Alex about how the company started, what it was like when Tiger Woods started using a Daphne Headcover, and more. March Madness now rolls into April with a very boring Final Four as the selection committee is likely patting themselves on the back for getting it right. NFL Free Agency still has some life left in it, as Michael's Giants surprised everyone with the signing of Russell Wilson, and Alex's Patriots continue to spend, now on WR Stefon Diggs. Baseball season is finally underway, and while Alex's Red Sox are faltering out of the box, Michael's Yankees are pounding the ball with some controversial new baseball bats. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex heads to a crawfish boil, while Michael celebrates across Savannah. Support our friends! Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Listen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.com Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices