The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

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.

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After Aaron Rai's win at Aronimink, Andy Johnson is joined by CBS lead analyst and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman to discuss the 2026 PGA Championship. The two begin by recapping a chaotic Sunday on the CBS broadcast with almost 30 players in real contention to win a major during the final round. Andy and Trevor then discuss the course setup at Aronimink and the challenges that players faced at the Donald Ross design. Trevor provides insight into both Aaron Rai's play on Sunday's back nine and Rai's methodical attention to detail when preparing for tournaments. To wrap things up, Andy and...

Andy Johnson is once again joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a comprehensive preview of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The three follow a traditional "ten things" format for this preview episode, each bringing three storylines to watch at the year's second men's major. They discuss the Wednesday press conference from a new-look PGA of America, Cameron Young's chances to push into a "Big Three" with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, and what to expect from Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after a tumultuous few weeks for...

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a roundtable discussion on the biggest risers and fallers of 2026 ahead of next week's PGA Championship. To start this episode, Andy shares some insight into what we'll see at Aronimink Golf Club, a Donald Ross design located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He discusses course strategy and in-depth details about the architecture of the PGA Championship's host venue. Kevin and Joseph then join in to break down the 2026 performances of players like Min Woo Lee, Bryson DeChambeau, and Viktor Hovland before giving one pro golf...

Andy Johnson is back at home after a weeklong visit to Scotland and multiple rounds at the Old Course at St. Andrews. He's first joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches to recap their bucket-list trip as Matt shares his thoughts on his first visit to the Home of Golf. The second half of this episode is part of a live Fried Egg Golf Podcast recorded at the Byre Theater in Fife, Scotland. Andy chats with golf historian, author, and architect Scott Macpherson about the history of the Old Course and much more.

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with Korn Ferry Tour pro James Nicholas. James shares details about the mental work that helped him win his first KFT event in Colombia earlier this year before diving into about his background as a college football player and his passion for content creation.

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Following Rory McIlroy's repeat at Augusta National, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the 2026 Masters Tournament. Andy and Trevor discuss McIlroy's sixth major championship victory and the path that led him to just the fourth back-to-back win at the Masters. They also highlight a runner-up finish from World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and how a middling Friday round likely prevented him from winning a third green jacket. The two touch on other top contenders from the week such as Cameron Young, Justin Rose, and Sam Burns before briefly looking ahead to...

With the first men's major of 2026 finally upon us, Andy Johnson is joined by Brad Faxon to preview the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament. Fresh off a trip to Augusta National, Brad shares insight from his recent round and details what makes this one of professional golf's greatest tests. Brad and Andy discuss a talented class of Masters first-timers, including PGA Tour winners Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, before diving into other contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. To wrap things up, the two make their official picks to win this year's green jacket on Sunday, April 12...

Andy Johnson is joined by two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer. In this wide-ranging interview, Langer discusses his storied career with over 130 worldwide victories. He provides insight into his two wins at Augusta National ahead of next week's Masters Tournament and shares stories of his time on the European Tour alongside other stars like Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo. Andy and Bernhard also discuss the Champions Tour and what it takes to sustain success in golf into your sixties.

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Ahead of next week's release of "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" on Amazon Prime, Andy Johnson is joined by director Drea Cooper on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Drea discuss his latest documentary, focusing on Rory McIlroy's final round at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Drea walks Andy through the process of making the film, revealing details about shooting at Augusta National and interviewing Rory and his family. Andy is then joined by producer PJ Clark to run through their current ten favorites to win the 2026 Masters with just two more weeks until the tournament.

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to recap the 2026 Players Championship. The three dissect the course setup at TPC Sawgrass and the challenges that Pete Dye's Stadium Course presented to the best players on the PGA Tour last week. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph then discuss the event's winner, Cameron Young, and project where his career could go from here following his biggest win to date. They also touch on Scottie Scheffler's continued struggles, Brian Rolapp's press conference, and much more from one of the busiest weeks on the professional golf calendar.<...

On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, five-time major champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy sits down with Kevin Van Valkenburg to talk legacy, career goals, life after golf, and his bucket list courses.

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Andy Johnson is joined by Sean Martin of the PGA Tour to preview the upcoming 2026 Players Championship. Andy and Sean discuss the quest for a third win at TPC Sawgrass for both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, breakout players to watch like Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, and make their picks for who wins the PGA Tour's premier event. They also preview PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's Wednesday press conference as rumors swirl regarding the 2027 "Scarcity Schedule."

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With Brian Rolapp's pre-Players press conference less than a week away, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the potential changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule. The three draft their "must-have" events as they attempt to put together an ideal 25-event schedule for 2027. Andy, Joseph, and Kevin decide which events will stay and choose a few longtime Tour stops to cut as the "scarcity schedule" reportedly gets underway next year.

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Andy Johnson is joined by CBS Golf's Shane Bacon on the latest Fried Egg Golf Podcast. They discuss Anthony Kim's comeback and his recent win at LIV Adelaide, Patrick Reed's move to a full DP World Tour schedule for 2026, and the potential changes to the PGA Tour's schedule coming next year. Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off: https://cobalt-golf.com/discount/FRIEDEGGPOD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscountable-products

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Andy Johnson chats with 2009 Open Championship winner and reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion Stewart Cink on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Stewart discusses his long career in professional golf, with 2026 marking the 30-year anniversary of his first win on the Nike Tour. The two talk through how technology has changed the pro game, Stewart's time with his son on the bag, how Ryder Cup USA has changed over the last two decades, and more.

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Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for an early look at the 2026 Masters. The three of them discuss players to watch between now and mid-April, including Chris Gotterup (who won in Phoenix after this was recorded), Ludvig Åberg, and Cameron Young. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph also debate whether Jordan Spieth or Justin Rose can make a run at this year's tournament. To wrap things up, they look at Rory McIlroy and what we can expect from his first title defense.

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2008 Masters champion and CBS Golf Lead Analyst Trevor Immelman returns to The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Trevor joined Andy Johnson for a "State of the Union" discussion ahead of last week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. The two discuss young players to watch on the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka's return from LIV, the new CBS broadcast booth, and much more. Trevor also makes a few predictions for the 2026 season after last year's impressive effort! These two will be back with a recap of each major championship this year.

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy chats with golf architect Blake Conant. The two discuss Blake's transition from shaper to architect, his experiences working with the likes of Tom Doak and Brian Schneider, and the differences between working on a solo project and a project as part of a team. Andy and Blake also dive into some golf architecture history, discussing Langford and Moreau, Alister MacKenzie, and more. To wrap up this episode, Andy answers a mailbag question received from a Fried Egg Golf Club member!

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Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss some of the biggest storylines in men's professional golf in 2026. To start, the three talk through Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour and Brian Rolapp's Returning Member Program that allowed him to do so. They then transition into a conversation about the future of LIV Golf and where the league may go from here after losing one of its biggest-name players back to the PGA Tour. Finally, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph each present three storylines that they're watching this season, including breakout...

Andy Johnson is joined by 2022 FedEx St. Jude Champion Will Zalatoris for this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Will have a wide-ranging conversation, covering topics such as Will's health entering 2026, his move to a broomstick putter, and growing up with Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. The two also discuss Will's repeated success at Augusta National, the state of the United States Ryder Cup system, and Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour.

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The Yolk with Doak is back! Andy Johnson kicks off 2026 alongside Tom Doak for a three-hour conversation. The two discuss Tom's social media hiatus and how Instagram has impacted his career as a golf course architect before discussing some of his recent work at Wild Spring Dunes, Childress Hall, and much more. The two wrap things up in the last hour with some listener questions from Fried Egg Golf Club members, submitted via the new discussion forums on thefriedegg.com.

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For the final episode of 2025, Andy Johnson is joined by Jason Meersman, golf course superintendent at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT. As part of our superintendent series, Andy and Jason discuss the club's ongoing renovation and the importance of preserving its history while also adding new-age enhancements to the course.

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After a few weeks of professional golf Down Under, Australian golf legend Geoff Ogilvy joins Andy Johnson on The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Geoff unpack the 2025 Australian Open at Royal Melbourne and Geoff shares his thoughts on where his national championship stands in the men's professional game. The two also discuss a potential "world-tour" schedule for the pros before previewing the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club. As both International captain and part of the architecture team that redesigned Course Three at Medinah, Geoff has plenty of knowledge about one of next year's biggest events.

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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of his first newsletter, Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Garrett Morrison, Will Knights, and Brendan Porath to look back at the last decade of content. The four share stories about the beginning stages of the company, how each of them joined the Fried Egg team, and highlight some of their favorite trips they've taken so far. They discuss growing a brand through the COVID pandemic, standout pieces of content, and moments that stick out in each of their minds that they knew things were going well.

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Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a year-end roundtable on men's professional golf. The three first decide between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy for 2025's Player of the Year before discussing their favorite stories and breakouts from this season. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph also pick a few breakout players for 2026 and preview next year's major championships as anticipation builds for a new year of pro golf.

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Andy Johnson returns with another mailbag episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast just in time for your Thanksgiving travels. Andy gives his thoughts on Golf.com's new Top 100 Courses list before answering listener questions about the "golf bubble" in Aiken, South Carolina, the future of Yolk with Doak episodes, and more. He then brings producer PJ Clark on for a few topics as the two discuss what they're looking for from TGL's second season, their favorite golf clubs, and what PGA Tour player is most like Andy's 8-3 Chicago Bears.

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Garrett Morrison returns to the feed as he joins Andy Johnson for a golf architecture mailbag episode! Andy and Garrett answer questions submitted by Fried Egg Golf Club members using FEGC's new discussion forum. The two discuss the future course ownership models, the process of rating nine-hole courses, and how artificial intelligence will impact the golf design business moving forward.

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Andy Johnson sits down with Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the game of golf. The two dive into their thoughts on the future of the game, touching on Artificial Intelligence, the impending rollback, and how professional golf will handle its first gambling scandal. Andy and Kevin also debate the future of golf media and how the content landscape will continue to evolve in the coming years.

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With the PGA Tour's FedEx Fall almost done, Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna to discuss five standout players from the fall swing. The two discuss the emergence of Michael Brennan and his stunning off-the-tee performance at the Bank of Utah Championship, Rico Hoey's move to a broomstick putter, a former top college player that seems to be rounding into form as a pro, and more. Andy then chats with team members Garrett Morrison and Matt Rouches following their Fried Egg Golf Club trip to England. Garrett and Matt recap their trip to courses like...

Following "The Vintage" at Brambles, Andy Johnson sits down with former Stanford golfer Henry Shimp to discuss playing a modern course with 20-year-old (or older!) clubs. Andy and Henry talk about how the change in equipment impacted match play strategy and break down Henry's first time using these types of clubs. Henry then shares three of his hottest takes with Andy, turning the conversation to the future of golf course architecture, Stephen Curry's golf career, and the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy.

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Fresh off her second U.S. Women's Mid-Am win, Ina Kim-Schaad joins Andy Johnson on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Ina discuss the 2025 U.S. Women's Mid-Am at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Ina's golf journey. Ina details why she decided to take a hiatus from playing and what led her back to the sport before sharing more about her work as a mental coach for golfers. Ina provides tips for improving your own golf game and insight into what has helped her become one of the top mid-ams in the world. Andy also...

Andy Johnson begins this episode by sitting down with golf's "Mr. Hawaii," Mark Rolfing. Mark, a longtime NBC broadcaster, provides firsthand insight on the state of the golf courses at Kapalua amid a historic drought. With the PGA Tour moving The Sentry away from Kapalua's Plantation Course, Andy and Mark discuss the future of professional golf in Hawaii. Mark also shares stories from his time covering the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and his work with Coore & Crenshaw at Sand Hills in Nebraska. On the back half of this episode, Andy chats with Don Cross, the longtime superintendent at...

On this two-part episode, Andy Johnson is first joined by Joseph LaMagna and Garrett Morrison to look back at how Bethpage Black fared as a Ryder Cup venue. The three discuss the various issues with the course setup before looking at future Ryder Cup host sites. Andy, Joseph, and Garrett also pitch some of their own ideas for where to host one of golf's biggest events. Andy then sits down with 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur winner Brandon Holtz to discuss his win at Troon Country Club. They recap Brandon's week at his first-ever USGA event and also dive into the...

Following Team Europe's win on American soil at the 2025 Ryder Cup, Andy Johnson chats with Golf Channel's Johnson Wagner about the event and where Team USA goes from here. The two trade notes from their on-the-ground experience at Bethpage Black, highlighting standout players like Tommy Fleetwood and Cameron Young before moving to a bigger discussion on the state of the American side. Andy and Johnson dive into why they believe Team USA has struggled in recent Ryder Cups and throw out names for potential future captains in 2027 and beyond. They also discuss the behavior of the fans at Bethpage...

It's finally Ryder Cup week and Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg for a traditional "Five Things" preview episode. The two discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the 45th playing of the Ryder Cup, including Rory McIlroy's insistence that Team Europe will win on the road and how Keegan Bradley will deploy Bryson DeChambeau for Team USA. Andy and Kevin also highlight individuals such as Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland, and Matt Fitzpatrick as players they're watching at Bethpage Black. Stay tuned for continued coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup across all Fried Egg Golf platforms.<...

Andy Johnson is joined by three Fried Egg Golf staffers to discuss the first-ever Fried Egg Guides! These guides are a new feature on thefriedegg.com and will feature in-depth breakdowns of golf courses and surrounding activities that can be used to plan your next golf trip. First, Andy chats with Brendan Porath about his guide covering Northern Ireland following their Eggsplorations trip overseas last year. Will Knights then shares his thoughts on Sand Valley and includes some other activities for those traveling to Wisconsin. Lastly, Andy and Pinehurst local Abby Liebenthal run through the Fried Egg Guide to...

Andy Johnson chats with Designing Golf host Garrett Morrison about two golf courses hosting team events in September - Cypress Point and Bethpage Black. First, the two recap the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club, with Andy sharing on-site observations and Garrett commenting on what he saw on the broadcast from home. They commend Golf Channel's coverage of the event and use of drones to show off the unique aesthetics of the course's ocean holes. Andy and Garrett also discuss how the course held up against elite players using modern technology, especially in a match play format. They then...

Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Cypress Point, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford for a comprehensive preview of the 50th playing of the event. The two discuss the highly anticipated exhibition featuring some of the world's best amateur golfers at perhaps the world's greatest golf course. Andy and Geoff unpack some of the architecture of Cypress Point and highlight a few holes that may stand out in this weekend's matches. They then point out a few players to watch on each side, as well as give some viewing advice for those attending the matches as spectators.<...

After this morning's Ryder Cup roster announcement, Andy Johnson is joined by The Athletic's Gabby Herzig to react to Keegan Bradley's captain's picks for Bethpage. The two unpack the six selections and Bradley's choice to not participate as a player, instead opting to select Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, and Sam Burns from the group on the roster bubble. Andy and Gabby discuss potential pairings for the Americans at Bethpage Black, including who plays with Bryson DeChambeau in his return to the Ryder Cup. They then transition into some Tour Championship cleanup as Gabby shares on-the-ground insight from Tommy Fleetwood's...