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Yip Strickler Is Exposing Golf’s Sandbagging Problem | Dan Evans Show #102

Yip Strickler, golf’s self-proclaimed Sandbag Enforcer, joins The Dan Evans Show presented by Sports Illustrated Golf to talk about one of the biggest problems in amateur golf: sandbagging. From handicap manipulation and net golf drama to angry club members, cease-and-desists, Barstool Classic investigations, Nick Saban handicap talk, and the future of calling out sandbaggers online, Yip breaks down how he finds the numbers, why PGA professionals are paying attention, and why he believes protecting net golf matters. Dan and Yip also get into Yip’s unlikely path from bass fishing to golf, his rise on social media, Golf Digest recognition, his first PGA Tour event experience, and why he may eventually take his sandbagging investigations to YouTube.If you care about golf handicaps, amateur tournaments, country club drama, net golf, or the people trying to keep the game honest, this one is for you. Subscribe for more golf interviews, insider stories, and premium golf conversations from The Dan Evans Show presented by Sports Illustrated Golf.

100 Episodes of The Dan Evans Show: Best Moments, Worst Takes | Dan Evans Show #100

For the 100th episode of The Dan Evans Show, Dan and the crew look back at the clips, takes, guests, disasters, and running jokes that built the first 100 episodes. They revisit old Tiger Woods takes, the Brooks vs. Bryson debate, early LIV merger talk, Dan’s first Masters reaction compared to playing Augusta himself, the Chanel West Coast clip, the hole-in-one moment, the salted golf ball saga with Bryson, Travelers Guy, British Open Guy, Xander vs. Zander, the hot chip meltdown, guest highlights, and more. It’s a full memory-lane episode with plenty of proof that the takes have not improved. 0:00 Episode 100 begins 1:08 Looking back at the basement days 1:32 The takes have not improved 1:48 Old Tiger Woods takes 2:36 Brooks vs. Bryson fistfight debate 4:23 The early studio era 5:07 Early LIV merger talk 7:43 First time going “viral” 8:07 Dan’s first Masters reaction 10:29 Dan reveals the Augusta score again 12:29 Chanel West Coast clip 14:12 Dan’s hole-in-one moment 17:27 Bryson and the salted golf ball saga 19:20 Travelers Guy and British Open Guy 22:03 Xander vs. Zander debate 23:53 Tommy Fleetwood finally wins 26:55 The hot chip challenge disaster 33:58 The guest montage 34:55 Favorite guests and interview moments 40:37 More unforgettable show moments 52:08 TGL season highlights 1:01:18 Tommy Fleetwood vs. everybody 1:10:49 The big bracket match-play idea 1:13:23 Naming the umbrella guy 1:14:27 End of episode 100

I Played Augusta National the Day After the Masters | Dan Evans Show #99

Dan Evans is back from Augusta with the golf story of a lifetime. After getting drawn in the media lottery, Dan got the chance to play Augusta National on Monday, the day after the Masters, and this episode is the full recap. From driving down Magnolia Lane and seeing Bubba Watson’s locker, to the nerves on the first tee, the best shot of the day, a birdie on 14, and somehow losing only one ball, the crew breaks down every unforgettable part of the round. Then the show shifts into the latest in golf: the Fitzpatrick brothers’ Zurich win, LIV’s New Orleans schedule shake-up, Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch, and another massive Nelly Korda win.0:00 Dan got to play Augusta National1:24 Bubba Watson’s locker and the champions locker room2:14 The night before and arriving early at Augusta3:15 Driving Magnolia Lane to actually play4:03 The merch shop, range, and first-tee nerves5:13 Opening the round from the pine straw6:01 Two straight pars to start at Augusta8:01 What surprised Dan most about Augusta National9:02 Favorite holes and the magic of Amen Corner11:03 Dan’s best shot of the day12:16 The birdie on 1412:58 The Hideki bow on 1814:17 How many balls Dan lost at Augusta16:43 Dan finally figures out his score17:45 Dan shot 95 at Augusta National19:27 Fitzpatrick brothers win the Zurich23:07 LIV’s New Orleans event gets reshaped25:45 Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch30:44 Nelly Korda wins again32:52 2027 Ryder Cup captain news41:58 Is Tiger really the GOAT?55:19 What’s wrong with Scottie Scheffler?1:04:20 Predictions: Brooks, Lowry, and Scottie1:10:49 The guys pitch a giant match-play bracket

How Tisha Alyn Bet Everything on Herself in Golf | Dan Evans Show #98

Tisha Alyn joins Dan Evans for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the show. From starting golf at 3 years old, to her family moving from Illinois to California for her future in the game, to chasing pro golf with no backup plan, Tisha has always gone all in. In this episode, she opens up about pressure, identity, family sacrifice, coming out in golf, building a career through social media before there was a real blueprint for it, and why she eventually decided to build something even bigger with her own brand. This is a conversation about belief, risk, self-expression, and what it really takes to create your own lane in golf.0:00 Tisha Alyn joins the show0:35 Why golf isn’t really “fun” anymore1:16 Living on airplanes and finally being home2:05 Is balance even possible?3:02 Starting golf at 3 years old3:24 The story of her dad cutting down a golf club4:14 Becoming competitive at a young age4:54 From Rockford to California for golf6:21 The family sacrifice behind her career8:05 When pressure first hit her golf game9:38 Getting humbled in California10:33 Learning to love golf again11:20 Who she was most afraid to let down12:42 Why her siblings didn’t stay in golf13:59 Going pro with total self-belief15:16 Why she was “delusional” enough to try16:07 How social media changed everything18:08 The mindset that always drove her19:23 Handling negativity and self-doubt21:44 The people who keep her grounded22:02 From pro golf grind to social media career23:00 Paige Spiranac’s early encouragement24:13 The post that changed everything24:35 Her first paid golf/content gig25:30 The moment she knew pro golf wasn’t the only path26:16 Why no one could guide her through the pivot28:15 What her family worried about most29:59 Being fully herself in public30:52 Coming out, family, and sponsor support33:01 Why visibility in golf mattered so much34:21 What she’d say to younger Tisha36:14 The years she realized she was really making it37:35 Launching her women’s golf apparel brand39:21 Why she’s never comfortable41:25 What people don’t see about building a business44:22 How the brand idea actually started47:56 Why women’s golf fashion made the most sense48:03 What recharging really looks like49:27 Learning how to be alone50:06 Dating while living in the spotlight

The NBA Player Who Might Love Golf More Than Basketball | Dan Evans Show #97

Sam Merrill joins Dan Evans for a really fun conversation about why golf has become such a huge part of his life. The NBA champion and elite movement shooter opens up about balancing pro basketball, family life, and an obsession with golf that only keeps growing. From being a two-handicap and planning an Ireland buddies trip, to playing Whisper Rock, teeing it up in a PGA Tour Pro-Am, watching YouTube golf, and dealing with pressure on and off the court, this episode is a great look at how the game pulls athletes in from every world.0:00 Sam Merrill joins the show0:22 Why golf might be his favorite sport0:57 How golf fits into NBA life1:56 How often he really gets to play during the season3:15 Why golf hits different than every other sport4:12 Has Sam Merrill already reached peak golf?5:18 The Ireland buddies trip6:19 How golf trips work with family life7:16 Planning golf around the NBA schedule8:17 Traveling with clubs vs renting9:04 Sam Merrill the gear tinkerer9:48 Testing graphite shafts in his irons10:05 Getting fit at The Kingdom12:00 Why golf is the perfect escape from NBA pressure14:19 The other sports Sam Merrill played growing up15:29 Shooting 93 and still making the golf team16:07 When basketball became the priority17:32 The two-year mission and how it affected the path19:20 When the NBA started to feel possible21:13 Living out the dream and not taking it for granted23:13 Family, faith, and staying grounded24:34 Last pick in the draft and proving he belonged25:23 The stress of bouncing around the league29:05 Telling his wife they had to move again31:12 Why having an athlete wife helps32:51 Favorite golf courses he’s played33:52 Playing with Cam Young in the Rocket Mortgage Pro-Am35:15 Why competitive golf is the worst and the best37:08 First-tee nerves in front of pros38:34 Why golf pressure is different from basketball39:21 TGL, shot clocks, and Brooks Koepka’s golf theory40:37 PGA Tour or YouTube golf?42:34 His favorite YouTube golf channels43:28 Rory, Finau, Jason Day and the players he roots for45:21 Golf content plans and what’s next46:05 The social media comments athletes deal with47:06 Why gamblers are the worst in the comments48:25 Final thoughts