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Beyond the Fairway

Doug Smith & Will Lowery

Back for a fourth season, Beyond The Fairway is where golf meets culture in a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe. Two former professional golfers turned widely respected voices in golf take you beyond the scores and highlights, to serve you a chilled dose of game, with a healthy side of sh!t talkin". Hosts Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) and Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) bring you candid interviews with celebrities and entertainers, sharing their unique take on the game and how it

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00:40:40

Diamond Resorts CEO Mike Flaskey

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/05/25

In this week’s episode Will Lowery and Doug Smith are joined by Diamond Resorts CEO Mike Flaskey who discusses what he learned from Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, how diversity and inclusion were the top priority when he started the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, how to beat Larry Fitzgerald, and much more! Plus Will and Doug reflect on Phil Mickelson’s historic win at the PGA Championship and dole out their Shanks of the Week.

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00:46:05

3-time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/05/18

Just in time for the playoffs, Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by 3-time NBA Champion and current Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala who explains how he got the golf bug, why he’s mentoring younger NBA players, and his post-basketball business plans. Iguodala also calls out J.R. Smith for underselling his golf abilities, weighs in on this week’s PGA Championship and much more!

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00:59:06

PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/05/11

Doug Smith and Will Lowery go ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh and discuss the decision to move the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump Bedminster, threat of Super League Golf, lack of diversity among PGA America members, and his rap foursome. Plus Will and Doug discuss Rory McIlroy’s win at Quail Hollow and Doug has a special ‘Shank of the week’.

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00:56:42

Actor and Comedian Alex Thomas

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/05/04

Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by comedian and actor Alex Thomas to discuss his journey from dance to comedy, the time he golfed with Will Smith, Joe Pesci & Wayne Gretzky, best golfers in Black Hollywood, and his rap foursome. Plus Doug and Will discuss Ricky Fowlers exemption into the PGA Championship and give out their shank of the week.

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00:42:43

Golf Channel’s Kira K. Dixon

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/04/27

Doug Smith and Will Lowery go Beyond the Fairway with Golf Channel Reporter Kira K. Dixon to discuss her journey from being Miss America 2015 to Golf reporter, how Men’s golf can help the LPGA, using her platform to grow the game, and much more. Plus Doug and Will discuss Doug’s top-10 finish at the APGA Tour TPC Scottsdale, the LPGA playing Wednesday – Saturday, and give out their ‘Shank of the Week’ to the PGA Tour’s Player Impact Program.

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00:49:58

ESPN’s Michael Eaves

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/04/20

Doug Smith and Will Lowery go ‘Beyond the Fairway’ with ESPN Anchor Michael Eaves. They discuss what it was like to cover the Masters (his dream event), what it was like to PLAY Augusta, his advice for young people of color looking to get into broadcasting, and much more. Plus the guys discuss Stewart Cink’s RBC win, Lydia Ko’s domination at the Lotte Championship, and dole out their ‘Shanks’ of the week.

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00:46:49

Alfonso Ribeiro

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/04/13

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and Host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, Alfonso Ribeiro joined Will and Doug this week to discuss his involvement with the APGA, how he balances work and family, how many times he has been asked to do the ‘Carlton Dance’ over the pandemic, and more. Plus the guys give out their Shanks of the Week.

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00:56:34

Steph Curry

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/04/06

In a special Masters edition of the Beyond the Fairway podcast, Will and Doug are joined by 3-time NBA champion and 2-time MVP Steph Curry. They discuss Steph’s relationship with Will, how he started playing golf as a kid with his dad, how he ended up funding Howard’s golf programs, and finally his pick to win the Masters. Then the guys wonder if Dustin Johnson can repeat, what’s their favorite major, and dole out their Shanks of the week.

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00:32:34

Match play vs. Stroke play

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/03/30

On this week’s episode, Doug and Will look back at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and debate whether match or stroke play is a truer test of golf. Plus the guys look ahead to a big week for women’s golf, react to the news of the inaugural John Shippen National Invitational, and learn about the latest adventures of a regular contributor to the show, ‘Ben from Crenshaw’ (played by comedian Chris Spencer).

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00:39:37

Macklemore

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/03/23

Grammy-award winning rapper and avid golfer Macklemore goes Beyond the Fairway with Doug and Will this week to discuss his new golf clothing line ‘Bogey Boys’, how he plans to help grow the game, his love for Golf Channel’s Big Break, and much more. Plus Will and Doug get a surprise call and give out their Shanks of the week.

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00:50:26

Golf Instructor Sean Foley

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/03/16

This week, Doug and Will are joined by Golf Instructor Sean Foley who discusses coaching golfers at the highest level, why Malcom X's autobiography is a must read for his players, what he learned attending Tennessee State University and much more. Also Doug and Will break down Justin Thomas’s Players Championship victory, an embarrassing moment for Will at the hands of Steph Curry, and give out their Shanks of the Week.

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00:50:11

Jay Bilas

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/03/09

On this week's episode, Doug and Will are joined by ESPN College Basketball guru Jay Bilas who gives his take on the USGA and R&A recent proposal to change amateur status rules. He also weighs in on how to make golf more inclusive. Plus, Will and Doug break down Bryson's API victory and hand out their 'Shanks of the Week'.

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00:45:55

Pro Golfer Sadena Parks

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/03/02

This week on Beyond the Fairway Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by LPGA golfer Sadena Parks who reflects on her time on Tour, why her purpose changed, what it was like to be a black female golfer and be a part of the LGBT community, and finally how she is trying to bring more diversity to the game. Also Doug and Will reflect on how they felt when they heard the news about Tiger, Annika Sorrenstam's return and they give out their shanks of the week.

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00:47:38

2018 World Long Drive Champion Maurice Allen

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/02/23

Doug Smith and Will Lowery go Beyond the Fairway with 2018 World Long Driver Champion Maurice Allen. They discuss how golf needs to do more to share black golf stories during Black History Month and beyond, Maurice's growing the game initiative, and do we put too much pressure on black golfers? Doug and Will also award their first Shank of the Week to the comments sections...

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00:45:36

Pro Golfer Willie Mack III

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/02/16

In this edition of the Beyond the Fairway podcast Doug Smith and Will Lowery discuss Nate Lashley's collapse on 16, Jordan Speith finding his groove and Kamaiu Johnson's performance. Then they are joined by Pro Golfer Willie Mack III who tells them about his experience getting an exemption to play at the Genesis Open, how a car fire brought out the best of the golf community and much more.

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00:38:31

Actor, Comedian and Writer Chris Spencer

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/02/09

Doug Smith and Will Lowery are joined by actor, comedian and writer Chris Spencer. Doug and Will give Chris tips on his swing, Chris explains why he only plays if money is on the line and why he feels right now he is the funniest he's ever been. Finally Chris's Twin brother, Ben from Crenshaw (Chris Spencer), comes on and explains how he pays for his tournament entry fees by breeding Dobermans.

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00:49:12

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/02/02

Ahead of Super Bowl LV, Will and Doug are joined by NFL great Marcus Allen. Among the topics discussed include how and when Allen started playing golf, who his role models were and what he feels is his greatest accomplishment. Plus, the guys give their take on Patrick Reed's controversial Farmers win and offer their Super Bowl predictions.

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00:28:50

Golf media personality Tisha Alyn

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/01/26

Doug Smith and Will Lowery recap the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Then they chat with pro golfer, media personality and content creator Tisha Alyn about being a pioneer in the social space, dealing with haters (Spoiler: she responds "with heat"), moving forward from Justin Thomas' homophobic slur and being your true and authentic self.

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00:45:04

Ray Allen

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/01/19

On this debut episode, Will and Doug chat with two-time NBA Champion Ray Allen before he tees it up in this week's Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Among the topics discussed include the difference between casual golf and tournament play, the importance of telling your own story and the golf shot he remembers the most.

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00:04:56

Welcome to Beyond the Fairway

Beyond the Fairway ·

2021/01/12

It’s a point of view from a different clubhouse. Go beyond scores and highlights to discuss the game of golf, its barriers for minorities and an emerging new culture.Two professional golfers, Will Lowery and Doug Smith, will talk about relatable and entertaining topics from the world of golf, plus interview celebrities, athletes, and golf influencers about their games on NBC Sports' newest podcast.

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