The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

54:53

2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Andrew Bailey

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2026/10/07

Fresh off of his 2026 U.S. Mid-Am win, Andrew Bailey joins Andy on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. The two discuss Andrew's victory at The Lido, how he stays grounded through competitive rounds, and whether his interest in golf course architecture helped him stay focused during play. They also touch on the topic of reinstated amateurs before previewing next year's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and Andrew's possible invitation to the 2027 Masters Tournament. Experience the power, precision

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104:07

Takeaways from the 2026 Presidents Cup & the Future...

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2026/09/30

Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three discuss Jackson Koivun's continued emergence as a new star, who may be next in line for the American captaincy, what's next for the Presidents Cup after such a close finish, and more. Andy is then joined by

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109:10

All About Medinah No. 3 & a 2026 Presidents Cup Preview

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2026/09/21

Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports history and the two debate where an International team win would potentially slot in. Andy then sits down with OCM Design’s Mike Cocking for a deep dive on his firm’s work at Medinah No. 3. The two

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64:48

Colt Knost on Reinstated Amateurism, His New Role at...

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2026/09/16

After his first season in the CBS broadcast tower, Colt Knost joins Andy Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation. The two discuss Colt's new role on the CBS crew, his favorite memories from on-course reporting, and some big takeaways from the 2026 PGA Tour season before diving into the debate around reinstated amateurism in golf. Colt, a former U.S. Amateur champion and PGA Tour player, recently applied to be reinstated as an amateur by the USGA and has been documenting the process on his podcast

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70:09

2026 Walker Cup Recap with Geoff Shackelford

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2026/09/09

Fresh off his trip to Lahinch Golf Club, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy Johnson to recap an incredible 2026 Walker Cup. Geoff provides on-the-ground insight from his coverage of Great Britain & Ireland's comeback win over Team USA, highlighting the course setup and the strong play of 33-year-old Stuart Grehan in his home country. Andy and Geoff also discuss the current state of amateur golf following a reinstated former PGA Tour pro's win at the U.S. Senior Am last week. Lastly, Geoff shares his

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74:34

2026 Walker Cup Preview with Stewart Hagestad & Matt...

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2026/09/02

Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club, Andy Johnson previews the matches with this two-part podcast. First, Andy chats with Stewart Hagestad ahead of his sixth Walker Cup as a member of Team USA. Stewart shares his must-have items for golf travel, his favorite memories from past Walker Cups, and what he's most looking forward to from this year's trip to Ireland. Andy is then joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches about his takeaways from his trip to Lahinch. Matt details his three

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63:32

The End of LIV Golf 1.0 & a New Tour Championship in...

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2026/08/27

Andy Johnson, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna reconvene to discuss the latest news in men's professional golf as the 2026 season comes to a close. First, the trio each share one big takeaway from the league that was LIV Golf 1.0, with Kevin and Joseph providing a lasting memory from their time on the ground at LIV events. They wonder if LIV's money would have been better spent on building a championship-level golf course rather than a roster of players and debate what the future holds for

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119:11

Yolk with Doak 47: New Projects & Listener Q&A

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2026/08/19

Andy Johnson sits down with golf architect Tom Doak for the 47th installment of The Yolk with Doak! The two discuss what Tom has been up to this summer and Tom makes an exciting announcement about a new scholarship for young architects. Tom reflects on his own scholarship that he received over 40 years ago and what that meant for his career moving forward. The two then transition to a Q&A session using questions submitted via the Fried Egg Golf Club app. Tom shares how he appreciates golf course

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68:50

August Pro Golf Check-In: Top Storylines for PGA Tour...

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2026/08/12

Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the

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98:52

2026 U.S. Amateur and Merion Golf Club Preview

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2026/08/05

Fresh off of a week at the Western Amateur in Chicago, Andy Johnson is joined by Brentley Romine and Garrett Morrison to preview the 2026 U.S. Amateur! First, Andy and Brentley discuss the biggest storylines heading into this year's event. The two break down some of the biggest names in the field such as Miles Russell and Preston Stout before making their picks for this year's Walker Cup teams. Andy then chats with Garrett Morrison about Merion Golf Club, the host venue for the 2026 U.S. Amateur

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83:22

A Conversation with Ryan Gerard

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2026/07/29

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their

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93:56

Takeaways from the 2026 Open Championship with Trevor...

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2026/07/20

Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the final men's major of the year! The two discuss Ryan Fox's win at Royal Birkdale, focusing on the Sunday back nine that earned him the title of Champion Golfer of the Year. Andy and Trevor then chat about Scottie Scheffler's major-less season and his TIO drop on the 17th hole of the final round. They continue on with a discussion about the Rules of Golf as they transition to Bryson DeChambeau's

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113:44

2026 Open Championship Preview

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2026/07/12

The Fried Egg Golf Podcast returns with a two-part episode previewing the final men's major of 2026! First, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. They take stock of where both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler sit heading into the last major of the year, wonder if Cameron Young's putting will return to its early-2026 form, make their picks to win, and more. Andy then chats with Fried

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64:05

Colin Montgomerie's Life in Golf & Majors

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2026/07/08

On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Kevin Van Valkenburg sits down with golf legend Colin Montgomerie for a look back at the World Golf Hall of Famer's career. Kevin and Colin discuss his path to Houston Baptist University, his relationship with Seve Ballesteros, and more before diving into some of Colin's closest calls at major championships. Colin also shares his thoughts on his current career on the PGA Tour Champions before the two chat about the wonders of Scottish whisky

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71:56

Breaking Down the PGA Tour's New Structure

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2026/07/01

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna discuss the PGA Tour's new competitive model, unveiled last week by Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods. Andy first provides a general overview of the new structure that splits the Tour into two distinct "series," with promotion and relegation between them. Then, Joseph joins him for an in-depth breakdown of all the details before the two point out potential landmines that the Tour needs to fix before these plans go into play in

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82:10

Takeaways from the 2026 U.S. Open with Trevor Immelman

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2026/06/23

As per major championship tradition, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman for a recap of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Andy and Trevor discuss Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open victory and his recent run of form that has placed him back in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking. They break down Clark's Sunday round and praise his ability to stay composed when faced with a crowd rooting for his competitors. Andy and Trevor

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100:55

2026 U.S. Open Preview with Jaime Diaz

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2026/06/14

Andy Johnson is joined by legendary golf writer Jaime Diaz for a comprehensive preview of this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss the modern history of the national championship at Shinnecock, with Jaime sharing memories from covering his first U.S. Open in 1986. Andy and Jaime assess the chances of big-name players like Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, and Brooks Koepka before previewing Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at completing the Career Grand Slam. The two also discuss

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89:55

A Catch-Up with Geoff Shackelford

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2026/06/10

Amidst a "homestand" of major golf events in the Los Angeles area, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy to discuss a variety of topics including the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, the re-release of Geoff's book Grounds for Golf: The History and Fundamentals of Golf Course Design, and next week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss how Riviera Country Club held up against the top women's golfers in the world, the growing interest in golf course architecture, and what they're expecting from

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83:06

June Pro Golf Check-In: U.S. Women’s Open, Scottie’s...

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2026/06/03

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for the June installment of their monthly pro golf check-ins. The three each give one thing they're watching at this week's U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, primarily focusing on Nelly Korda's search for her first win at the event. From there, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph discuss a variety of pro golf topics, including Tommy Fleetwood's winless 2026, Scottie Scheffler's upcoming attempt to win the Career Grand

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97:40

All About Shinnecock Hills, Host of the 2026 U.S. Open

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2026/05/27

Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk all things Shinnecock Hills on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Fresh off a round at this year's U.S. Open host venue, the two each bring three things that stand out to them about the course before diving into specific holes that will challenge the world's best players in a few weeks. Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code SGS for 20% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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