Episode 70 "HAMMER TIME"

Episode 70 "HAMMER TIME"

In episode 70 of the 2 and 1 podcast, Sterling, Madison, and Mike discuss the first episode of 2025, covering the Sentry Former Tournament of Champions, now the Tournament of Guys Who Played Really Well Last Year in the FedEx Cup. They share thoughts on Hideki Matsuyama's impressive performance, Collin Morikawa's continued struggles on Sundays, and Will Zalatoris's supposed weight gain and health status. The team also delves into local issues like recent snowfall in Richmond and ongoing water problems. They shift focus to the much-anticipated launch of the TGL, expressing their reactions and ideas for potential improvements. Lastly, the hosts explore recent equipment changes among top golfers, highlighting significant moves by Max Homa, Hideki Matsuyama, and Christian Bezuidenhout. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 70: Kicking Off 2025 00:32 Snow Days and Local Weather Woes 01:04 Hawaii Golf Highlights: Matsuyama Shines 03:08 Water Crisis in Richmond: Personal Stories 04:49 Golf Gear and Player Performances 25:33 TGL Inaugural Night: First Impressions 38:04 Innovative Golf Course Design 39:43 Player Reactions and Personalities 42:46 Future of TGL and Player Dynamics 50:59 Equipment Changes and Sponsorships 59:16 Direct-to-Consumer Golf Brands 01:14:45 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Madison’s return and The Open Championship recap

In this episode of the Two and One Golf Podcast, Sterling, Madison, and Mike reunite to discuss Sterling's performance in the Virginia State Open and recap the recent Open Championship. Sterling shares insights into his rounds, struggles with Independence's greens, and the experience of missing the cut by two strokes. The hosts also discuss Xander Schauffele's winning performance at the Open Championship and his comparison to other top golfers. The episode touches on the challenges faced by LIV golfers in majors, predictions for player of the year, and upcoming tournaments. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast 00:39 Sterling's Performance at the Virginia State Open 03:35 High-Level Golf in Central Virginia 06:40 Xander's Robotic Precision at the Open 13:00 Justin Rose's Near Misses 15:57 Billy Horschel's Surprising Finish 17:56 The Impact of the Draw at the Open 25:43 Tiger Woods: The New Normal 32:40 Evaluating LIV Players' Major Performances 38:13 Analyzing Recent Performances 39:03 Player Happiness and Atmosphere 40:19 Discussing Jon Rahm's Year 41:00 Best Player with Two Major Championships 41:46 Scotty Scheffler's Major Wins 44:59 Xander vs. Scotty: Player of the Year Debate 50:45 Upcoming Tournaments and Predictions 01:02:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Episode 67 “The Open preview”

British Open Preview and Golf Experiences In episode 67 of the Two and One Golf Podcast, hosts preview the upcoming British Open and discuss recent golf experiences. Mike shares highlights from his trip to Scotland, covering the various courses he played, including the iconic St. Andrews. They touch on logistics like caddies and course atmosphere. The hosts also delve into recent tournament outcomes, like the Scottish Open, and speculate on top players for the British Open, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau. Listener interaction is encouraged, and the podcast concludes with hosts making their picks for the British Open and discussing upcoming golf and sports events. 00:00 Welcome to Episode 67 00:24 Mike's Scotland Adventure 00:51 Golfing in Scotland: The Experience 04:39 Courses Played in Scotland 11:13 State Open Preparation 19:16 Scottish Open Recap 32:21 Nailing the Predictions 32:34 Tiger Woods' Tee Time and Pairing 34:23 Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup Captaincy Decision 38:21 Scotty Scheffler's Under-the-Radar Performance 42:25 Bryson DeChambeau's Major Season 47:36 Rory McIlroy's Press Conference Insights 51:49 British Open Picks and Predictions 58:31 Upcoming Golf and Sports Events

Episode 66 "US Open Recap"

In Episode 66 of the Two and One Golf Podcast, Sterling, Madison and Mike start by sharing Father's Day wishes and activities, including their golf outings. They offer a detailed recap of the U.S. Open, covering Rory McIlroy's unfortunate collapse and hasty exit from the premises, Bryson DeChambeau's victory, and performances of other notable players. The episode discusses upcoming PGA Tour schedule changes, Scotty Scheffler's fatigue, and Tiger Woods' future. The conditions at Pinehurst and shout-outs to low amateurs are also mentioned, along with the hosts' personal golf games. Additionally, there's a discussion on major sports events like the NBA and NHL Stanley Cup Finals. We finish with an updates about our giveaway celebrating 500 YouTube subscribers. 00:00 Introduction and Father's Day Wishes 00:17 Weekend Golf Recap 01:23 Sterling's Racing Weekend 02:20 Rory's US Open Performance 04:30 Debate on Rory's Exit 07:41 Rory's Putting Struggles 15:25 Bryson's Clutch Performance 24:51 Pinehurst and USGA Setup 27:47 Belmont Golf Course Throwback 38:51 US Open Picks and Amateur Highlights 42:01 Exciting Future Prospects 42:08 Recap of Recent Picks 43:32 Dark Horse Picks and Results 44:11 Daniel Berger's Comeback 44:56 Matthieu Pavon's Performance 46:31 Tiger Woods' Future in Golf 01:02:14 Upcoming State Open of Virginia 01:05:20 Course Conditions and Strategy 01:18:05 Final Thoughts and NBA/NHL Finals

Episode 65 "US Open Preview"

Sterling and Madison discuss the US Open and Sterling's recent tournament success.