Tough Lies ~ The Golfer's Podcast

Did the PGA Tour almost have a players’ union — and why does that history matter as the Tour moves toward a for-profit structure?

In this episode of Tough Lies: The Golfer’s Podcast, we begin with a look at what unfolded on Tour this week, including the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Canadians on Tour, the Korn Ferry Tour, and ongoing concerns about fan behavior crossing the line.

The core of the episode is a deep dive into the PGA Tour’s evolution from a player-run non-profit to a commercially driven sports enterprise. Through that lens, we revis...

Equal swings. Unequal pay. In Episode 4 of Tough Lies, we dig into the LPGA - PGA pay disparity and why it persists in a sport that loves to call itself merit-based. Colin floats a few potential solutions that are bound to spark debate - and maybe, just maybe, move the conversation forward. 

Deep Dive - Blades Brown and the potential perils of being a young golf phenom.

The "Returning Players" program for the PGA Tour.

Zokol and McDougall dive deep into the Ryder Cup and talk Rory McIlroy and Colin Morikawa, plus lots more!

Tough Lies – The Golfer’s Podcast is where golf’s harder conversations finally get airtime.

Hosted by PGA Tour veteran Richard Zokol and marketing strategist Colin McDougall, Tough Lies goes beyond equipment launches and leaderboard chatter to explore the real issues shaping the modern game — from the mental side of competition and modern professional golf, to the narratives and assumptions shaping the game, questioned thoughtfully, critically, and constructively.

Each episode blends insider perspective with candid conversation, featuring stories from inside the ropes, lessons learned the hard way, and thoughtful takes on where the game is headed —...