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The Course Of Life

The Course of Life

The Course of Life Podcast features two life-long golfers talking golf, sports, and pop-culture. Every week, they are joined by celebrity guests offering a new perspective on the game we love.

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00:40:25

LIVE from the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show

The Course Of Life ·

2025/01/29

Alex and special co-host Charlie Crenshaw share their impressions of the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, the largest show in 15 years, in Orlando, FL.The new PGA of America President spoke at the PGA Show about new rollbacks to the golfball, and Charlie shares his thoughts on the controversial plans.Charlie shares his favorite breakfast spot, iHop, and what he ordered before the show started.Alex chats with Amber Bogle, a PGA HOPE Ambassador and veteran, who shares how she fell in love with the game of

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00:45:28

Why Frisco TX Continues to Shine with Kelly Walker

The Course Of Life ·

2025/01/22

The American Express was a return to the winner's circle for Georgia alum Sepp Straka, slowly turning into one of the world's best. But PGA Rookie William Mouw stole the show with his horrifically bad 13 during his second round.The schedule for the next few weeks is set on the PGA TOUR until the Genesis Invitational. Normally at Riviera, now moved due to the LA Wildfires, Alex and Michael wonder if we'll see the tournament in Scottsdale right after the WM Phoenix Open.The Dubai Desert Classic was a

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00:58:32

Francis Biondi on Master Chef, Holey Moley, and Golf...

The Course Of Life ·

2025/01/15

The Sony Open went to a playoff, and Nick Taylor notched his third playoff and fifth PGA Tour victory in Hawaii.TGL debuted at its home in Florida as The Bay Golf Club beat up the New York Golf Club at the incredibly tech-infused indoor league which left Alex very satisfied.LIV Golf has always been about the money, and one exiting member of the rival tour sounded off.Next week is the PGA Show in Orlando, FL where anyone who makes anything golf related gets together to showcase their wares. Alex will

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00:49:31

The Start of 2025 and PGA Champ Director Jason Mengel

The Course Of Life ·

2025/01/08

The Sentry kicked off the 2025 season in paradise and Hideki Matsuyama set a PGA scoring record with a unique swing that bothers Alex.2024 wrapped up in style for Alex and Michael, as they share what happened during the holidays, including a hilarious tour of Savannah, and poorly-timed sickness for Alex.The TGL kicks off this week with an arena that includes incredible technology, a rotating green, and a screen as big as a movie theater.Rumors are swirling of a new format for the TOUR Championship,

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00:35:13

2024 Festivus Special: A Year In Review

The Course Of Life ·

2024/12/23

It's the annual Festivus Special, with an airing of grievances, great feats of strength, or Festivus Miracles.Support our friends!- Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 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 Watch us on YouTube:

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01:01:02

Blair Wortsmith of SEC Nation

The Course Of Life ·

2024/12/18

The PGA and LPGA teamed up for their annual team event, the Grant Thorton Shootout, where a new pairing took the win wire-to-wire. Meanwhile, Michael wonders why the PGA's best don't show up while the LPGA's does. Plus excitement at what may be coming to the Olympics in LA in 2028.The DP World Tour had their annual episode of Planet Earth with a side of golf in South Africa for the Alfred Dunhill Championship, where local Shaun Norris had to wait it out after posting a score for the win.This weekend

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01:04:44

2024 Frisco Bowl Preview: WVU vs Memphis

The Course Of Life ·

2024/12/11

The Hero World Challenge did not surprise, as Scottie Scheffler won for the 9th time globally in 2024, becoming just the second player to do it. So it Scottie really as good as Tiger Woods? Alex and Michael ponder the question.The LIV guys showed up at the the PIF Saudi International and Joaquin Neimann showed how he could be the best golfer currently in the rival circuit.The Grant Thorton Invitational heads to Naples, FL with co-ed teams from the PGA and LPGA, an event that should really have a

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00:56:02

A Million Dollar Amateur Tournament

The Course Of Life ·

2024/12/04

Rumors with LIV golf are flying as CEO Greg Norman appears to be on the way out, Tony Finau may be headed to the rival circuit, and the DP World Tour may be the official partner for LIV players.Bryson DeChambeau's YouTube videos continue to draw attention, as he tries to chip over his house and make a hole-in-one, and he has one last shot at breaking 50 on the course with Tom Brady.The Hero World Challenge takes center stage this weekend, albeit without Tiger playing and only hosting in this

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00:40:13

Turkey Week 2024 Special

The Course Of Life ·

2024/11/27

The RSM Classic finished off the PGA Tour's Fall schedule, and it included a new winner on Tour and some movers that secured cards for 2025.The LPGA season wrapped up with the CME Group Tour Championship, and it was a nail-bitter of a Sunday between Angel Yin and Jean Thitikul for the largest prize money in LPGA history.Thanksgiving week is here and that means you can play golf without having to watch golf, you can eat what you want when you want, and you can watch whatever is on the

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00:42:24

LPGA Stars at the ANNIKA

The Course Of Life ·

2024/11/20

The PGA Fall is still producing emotional and important wins as Rafael Campos claimed his first career victory, just days after becoming a father, at the Butterfield Championship in Bermuda.The Race to Dubai came to a close as Rory McIlroy claimed his 3th consecutive DP World Tour season title, his 6th overall, as he ties Seve Ballesteros and looks to overtake Colin Montgomery's record 8 titles.The LPGA's ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge included a lot of big names, like the GOAT Annika herself, Caitlin

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00:51:56

Charlie Crenshaw Shares Memories of Uncle Ben

The Course Of Life ·

2024/11/13

The FedEx Fall heats up at the World Wide Technologies Championship and 11 birdies for Austin Eckroat.The Lotte Championship was a swan song for one past podcast guest as the LPGA heads towards their season ending tournament.The PGA Champions Tour Championship ended in dramatic fashion as Bernhard Langer uses the last moment to claim his first victory of the season, his 18th straight season with a win.Alex heads to a Texas Stars hockey game and is reminded that HOTTOGO is as big as we know it is.In

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00:56:19

The _Crete_King on Hitting Off Concrete

The Course Of Life ·

2024/11/06

The PGA TOUR and LIV merger may finally be headed to some sort of conclusion, but is it really?The PGA TOUR released big proposed changes for field sizes and the size of the TOUR membership, making Alex and Michael wonder what they are thinking and who they are really protecting.The LPGA wrapped up their Asian Swing by giving away a toilet (no, really) after a 6 hold playoff in Japan. Plus, Nelly Korda gets what's hers and poses for Sports Illustrated.At a press conference for the upcoming ANNIKA

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00:57:17

Brandi Milloy and Thanksgiving Leftovers

The Course Of Life ·

2024/10/29

The ZOZO Championship had some big names that couldn't get the job done as a young Columbian notched his second PGA TOUR victory.The is almost done with their Asian swing at the Maybank Championship, and another talented pro on a hot streak claimed her second win in three starts.The DP World Tour had a playoff at the Genesis Championship in Korea, but the loser took the headlines with his hot temper and broken locker.Alex is down in Marco Island for his bi-annual trip to the Florida Gulf Coast,

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00:54:20

Vermont Golf State Champ Sebastian Pell

The Course Of Life ·

2024/10/22

The Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas was headlined by 50+ MPH winds, wrecking havoc on the schedule and the balls on the green.The LPGA is about to wrap up their Asian swing, but not before Hannah Green won for the third time this year.The Champions Tour is starting their season-ending tournament series, and one journeyman who never secured his PGA TOUR card notched his first career victory at the best moment.The DP World Tour's weekend event went to a record tying 9-hole playoff on Sunday,

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00:42:48

US Olympians Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss

The Course Of Life ·

2024/10/15

The inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah brought stunning views of the rocky landscape, low scores, and a new winner. Attention for Alex and Michael was also on past guest Dylan Wu who had to sleep on a birdie putt to make the cut mid-tournament.The LPGA in full into their Asian swing as a Shanghai native took the win at the Buick LPGA Shanghai for her fourth LPGA victory.Alex caught up with US Olympians Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss as they visited Austin for a APV Tour event. The Beach

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00:46:12

The Canadian Volleyball Duo that won Silver at the...

The Course Of Life ·

2024/10/08

The Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi went to a playoff, and cost Alex on his pick to win the event. Now the PGA TOUR heads to Utah for a new event with one of the worst fields of the year.The Korn Ferry and EPSON Tours crowned their season ending champions and sent 30 and 15 players, respectively, off to the top tiers, including past guests on the ladies side like Ana Belac, Lauren Stephenson, and Daniella Iacobelli.Alex headed to Austin's HEB Center this weekend for the the AVP and beach

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00:43:24

Presidents Cup Recap and Texas Gaming for Charity

The Course Of Life ·

2024/10/01

Michael shares an update on the devastation of Hurricane Helene to his Savannah area and the entire southeast. Help those effected by donating to the Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, or buy gift cards to local businesses.The Presidents Cup in Montreal was a golden moment for Keagan Bradley, who after being left off last year's Ryder Cup, clinched the winning point for Team USA. The guys break down the win, look at the International's chances to actually get a close Sunday final, and Michael asks

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00:59:05

Shining a Light on Women's Sports with Kelly Okun and...

The Course Of Life ·

2024/09/24

The 2024 President's Cup kicks off in Montreal, where the American's turn a new page without familiar faces on the team, but with the world's best as they look to extend their unbeaten streak since 1998.LIV Golf wrapped up their season in Dallas with the Team Championship, and Cam Smith's Ripper GC took the grand prize.The BMW PGA Championship in Surrey, England ended in heartbreak for Rory McIlroy, who Michael says will never win a big championship ever again.On the LPGA Tour, Lydia Ko continued

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01:03:11

Solheim Cup Victory and Talking Pregnant Golf with...

The Course Of Life ·

2024/09/17

The 2024 Solheim Cup in Virginia had a suspenseful Sunday singles session, but Team USA held on and claimed victory to bring home the cup for the first time since 2017. Alex and Michael look at the victory and ahead to 2026.The PGA Tour was in Napa, CA for the Procore Championship, where Patton Kizzire claimed his second tour victory, coming six years after his first.At the Irish Open, Rory slipped away a win to Rasmus Hojgaard, which will all but guarantees Rasmus a spot on tour alongside his twin

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00:46:30

Massachusetts' LPGA Stars at the FM Championship at...

The Course Of Life ·

2024/09/10

The 2024 Solheim Cup features a loaded Team USA, poised to claim the cup on home soil this weekend.The PGA TOUR was dormant this week, but the big news was the next Match with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy teeing up against LIV's Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.The PGA TOUR's Fall kicks off with the Procore Championship where Sahith Theegala will look to defend his title in Napa Valley.The Course of Life YouTube Channel includes a giveaway on last week's video of Alex's time in Beloit. Make

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