Any Given Monday

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take questions from social media followers including "who is the best current player that no one has heard of? What is the future of KFT Monday Qs? How does KFT Finals work? Who is on the Monday Q Mount Rushmore?" And more.

The most emotional story of the week (and probably the year) is Corey Pereira. In June, Pereira’s wife, Leah, passed away after a years-long battle with cancer at age 28. Ryan French spoke with Pereira after his successful Monday qualifying round for the Procure Championship.  Pereira is giving fans something more than golf to cheer for this week and talks about it in this episode.  

The former Michigan State graduate talks about the decision to go to LIV from Michigan State, what two years on LIV Golf were like, and shares a crazy Monday Q story that started in Morocco and ended with a 14th place finish in Montreal on PGA Tour Americas. 

Friday Q&A with Ryan French and Mark Baldwin. The two take questions from social media followers about the Ryder Cup, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and Americas Tour.

Michael Brennan is leading the season-long points race on PGA Tour Americas this season. He discusses his season, a collapse at last year's Tour Championship, how his game has improved, and the importance of a strong development system. 

Jhared Hack has played in PGA Tour events, won 60 mini tour events, once shot 57 with a bogey, gained Korn Ferry Tour status a few times, and lost his game completely. In July, Hack was down to $217 in his bank account when he went on an inspiring mini tour run. He discusses what's kept him going, how to perform with your back against the wall, and breaks down the costs of Q-school.

On this Friday Q&A, Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take some wild and wide-ranging questions including "Are you a traitor for going to a LIV event? Why do veteran pro golfers keep playing so long? Who is your idea Ryder Cup partner? Should I travel to Oahu to bring my son to see his dying Grandfather?" and more. 

Andrew Novak received a call from Keegan Bradley confirming he wasn't on the Ryder Cup team. It was the call he expected, but not the call he hoped for. Novak discusses the call, the team, and what he expects from his good friend Ben Griffin at Bethpage. 

PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus made news last week when he was quoted in a Golfweek article about the new PGA Tour schedule, saying he'd play against Jordan Spieth for Spieth's Signature Event sponsor invitations. But that wasn't the full story. Garrigus gives context to the quote, which was meant to be humorous and overheard as he was practicing alongside James Hahn, and provides his actual thoughts on the changes to the PGA Tour schedule.  

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer questions sent this week on social media. From the new PGA Tour CEO's presser, how to fix a slice, LIV's staying power, and a mean tweet, we respond to our favorites. 

New PGA Tour CEO, Brian Rolapp, has been on the job three weeks and discussed his first initiatives at the helm for the first time in Wednesday's press conference. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discussed what they heard and what might be on the horizon for the Tour. 

Ryan French is joined by Korn Ferry Tour player Jeffrey Kang, who just finished 2nd at the Albertson's Boise Open to move into the top 20 on the season-long points race. The two discuss Kang's recent success and how he's preparing for KFT finals. French and Mark Baldwin discuss French's trip to Ireland to cover the Hotel Planner Tour, LIV relegation, Korn Ferry Tour finals, and give their Ryder Cup picks. 

Ryan Gerard won the Barracuda Championship and joined Any Given Monday to discuss abandoning hope of getting into The Open as second alternate, flying to Reno, winning the Barracuda, and the most unlikely celebratory round in golf history. 

Estonian Richard Teder holed out a 55-yard shot to qualify for the Open Championship this week at Portrush. Teder joins Any Given Monday to discuss the tense playoff and miraculous hole-out. Mark Baldwin joins French to pay tribute to this week's opposite field event, the 'Cuda. The two discuss their history there, the Monday Q, the perilous moment for the tournament, Grant Horvat turning down a sponsor exemption, and give their picks for The Open. 

Ward Jarvis famously helped Brendon Todd find his game when he was totally lost. Jarvis is a performance coach who has since helped many professional golfers strengthen and improve their mental games. On this episode, Ryan French discusses Jarvis' journey, the Todd comeback, how Jarvis helps people vanquish negative emotions, and how to cure the yips. 

Roger Sloan is grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour, fighting to keep his status and has just made a major discovery in his swing. Sloan discusses his recent struggles, how he came upon the swing epiphany, and what it means going forward.  

Long-hitting Auston Kim had her career-best finish last week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas, where the setup was questionable. Kim gives her thoughts on tournament setup, discusses her aspirations to become truly great and leave a legacy on the LPGA Tour, talks about her reading list, and discusses her gaming skills. 

This is a big week for 17-year-old Blades Brown: he has a chance to earn special temporary membership on the Korn Ferry Tour. Host Ryan French and Blades discuss the jump from junior golf to pro golf, what he's working on in his game, his experience on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and the opportunity this week presents.

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the U.S. Open and are joined by successful U.S. Open qualifiers Grant Haefner and Chase Johnson. 

James Nicholas and Chandler Blanchet are two of the players who successfully navigated "golf's longest day" and qualified for the U.S. Open. Ryan French spoke with Nicholas and Mark Baldwin interviewed Blanchet after they punched their tickets. 

Author Michael Bamberger talks about his new book, The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among The Pros, about his adventure chasing professional golf tours as a caddie, a pro-am participant, volunteer, and writer. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin read the uplifting book and interviewed Bamberger. Book out June 3. 

Four years ago, Hailee Cooper nearly quit golf. Now she's playing the weekend at the U.S. Women's Open. Cooper joins Any Given Monday from Erin Hills after Round 2 to talk about the championship, her rounds, and her journey. 

Roger Sloan has played 154 events on the PGA Tour and currently sits 112th on the Korn Ferry Tour Order of Merit. Sloan got some help from a veteran PGA Tour player recently and is finding his way back to form. Sloan and Monday Q Info now have the same sponsor: Dad Water. Ryan French and Sloan talk about Dad Water and company founder, Bryce Morrison, joins AGM to share a story and talk about the exciting partnership. 

Former Clemson star Bryson Nimmer has been battling through the developmental ranks with conditional Korn Ferry Tour status since he turned pro in 2019. With a baby on the way, he was considering moving on from professional golf when he got into the Tulum Championship on KFT, played the tournament of his life and won -- but it nearly wasn't enough. Stuart Macdonald holed out from 103 yards to force a playoff, a shot that Nimmer momentarily thought ended his chances. Nimmer talks about breaking through, the challenges of pro golf, and the road ahead. 

Ben Griffin joins Ryan French to discuss winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with teammate (and last week's AGM guest) Andrew Novak. Griffin talks about the win, the ups-and-downs of the profession, the advice he'd give to aspiring Tour players, and how he approaches the ever-shifting professional golf landscape. 

Andrew Novak lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. He discusses the biggest moment of his career so far, how his career his progressing, and why the Ryder Cup is on his mind. 

Ryan French broke the story of Wesley Bryan's suspension from the PGA Tour for playing in a LIV YouTube influencer match, The Duels: Miami. The story sent Seismic waves through the golf world and was picked up by major news outlets. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss what happened, how the news came about, and what it means for the professional golf world. 

Happy Masters Week! Ryan French and Mark Baldwin talk The Masters with Sungjae Im's caddie and former PGA Tour player, Willy Wilcox. Wilcox joined Any Given Monday from the parking lot at Augusta National during a rain delay. 

Ryan French interviews Andrew Chi, the Valspar Championship Monday qualifier who had $60 in his account when he qualified for his first PGA Tour event. Chi discusses a whirlwind of a week, playing a practice round with Adam Scott and Ben An, and how the golf community rallied around him. 

Mac Barnhardt represents many pro golfers including Lucas Glover and Andy Ogletree. He's represented many of the best players in the game for decades and seen the game change. Mac joins AGM to discuss the future of the game, the sustainability of the Tour, shrinking qualifying opportunities, the framework agreement, Jay Monahan's decisions, and much more. 

On Saturday of The Players, The Ontario Boys decided to take up Monday Q Info's offer for free tickets to The Players, and drove 20 hours to TPC Sawgrass. They drove through the night, documented their trip, and won social media. Two days later, they were VIPs at TGL and met six of the top players in the world including Rory McIlroy. Ryan French interviews The Ontario Boys, and discusses the Valspar Monday Q with Mark Baldwin, where French helped one fledgling qualifier get acclimated to the PGA Tour. They tell college golf stories, discuss Charlie Hull's smoking bet, and...

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss The Creator Classic, The Players, the Monahan presser, the new tree on the 6th tee at TPC Sawgrass, the first LIV "Monday Q," and last week's DP World Tour winner Calum Hill calls in from a restaurant. We also talk about our amazing upcoming charity event at Old Barnwell, the Drive Fore The Future Classic. Sign up for the event using this link: https://givebutter.com/oldbarnwell

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss: Ryan Peake's prison-to-champion redemption story after his win at the New Zealand Open; Billy Tom Sargent's unbelievable made cut in Argentina on Korn Ferry Tour; Ana Belac's Olympic story; and last week's Epson Tour winner, Riley Smyth, calls in to discuss her fast food champion's dinner. 

Part Two includes three more interviews with pros who played a lead role in some of Monday Q Info's favorite stories of the year: Corey Shaun, Daniela Iacobelli, and Brandon Berry. 

Part 1 includes three interviews with pros who played a lead role in some of Monday Q Info's favorite stories of the year: Nick Bienz, Jin Chung, and Jessica Porvasnik.

Ryan French's last article about the PGA Tour titled "In The Hole" rubbed Billy Horschel the wrong way, and led to a Twitter debate. French and Horschel decided to take the exchange off social media and to Any Given Monday for a more productive conversation. 

We discuss the best Monday Q story of the year and the epic 8-hole playoff from the Rocket Mortgage four-spotter. Ryan interviews Jackson Suber, who made the cut at the U.S. Open and finished 2nd at last week's Korn Ferry Tour event. 

Mark Hubbard just made his 17th straight cut on the PGA Tour at the U.S. Open. He 17-for-17 this year with a T-4 at a Signature Event -- the only one he's been in the field for. Hubbard discusses his season and his frustrations with the changes to the PGA Tour's structure. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss dark horse qualifiers with a chance at the U.S. Open, Ryan tells his BMW Pro-Am stories and we're joined by Ryan Gerard, who won the BMW Pro-Am on the Korn Ferry Tour last week. 

We break down each of the 10 sites played on the "longest day in golf" where nearly 700 players will compete for a spot in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.