• Closing Time
    Aug 21 2024

    In the season finale, Scott & Andy discuss the show's first season, reflecting on fan feedback and their favorite moments. Highlights include notable interviews with guests like Notah Begay and Pat Perez. They dive into the intricacies of golf swings, the mental game, and the importance of winning mindsets. The episode also features memorable stories from Jason Gore, Michael Collins, and Gavin Parker, emphasizing learning, preparation, and perseverance in golf and life. We end with a heartfelt reflection on coaching, personal growth, and their aspirations for an exciting Season 2.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Season Recap

    02:07 Favorite Moments: Notah Begay's Swing

    07:00 Pat Perez on His Swing Strategy

    14:06 Jason Gore's US Open Experience

    18:24 Gavin Parker: The Importance of Winning

    20:13 The Essence of Winning

    22:09 Defining Success

    24:25 The Importance of Preparation

    31:18 Lessons from Season One



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    39 mins
  • Hustle & Flo
    Aug 8 2024

    In this episode of The Edge, hosted by award-winning golf broadcaster Scott Walker and 4-time national champion Andy Walker, Scott reflects on the surprising excitement of Olympic golf, highlighting standout moments from Scottie Scheffler's performance. They dive into the emotional impact of playing for more than a paycheck.


    The conversation transitions to an insightful interview with Gavin Parker, a dynamic PGA professional and junior coach known for his infectious enthusiasm. Gavin discusses his unique approach to teaching, how YouTube Golf is changing demand for the professional game, the evolution of junior golf coaching, and how he rekindled his passion for the game. The episode wraps up with reflections on the changing nature of what it means to win in golf, generational shifts, and the Bars Exam.


    00:00 Introduction to The Edge

    01:13 Olympic Golf: A New Perspective

    04:40 Gavin Parker: The Golf Enthusiast

    07:42 The Gavin Flow Universe

    09:42 Will YouTube Golf Take Over?

    14:16 Junior Golf Coaching Insights

    21:10 From Junior Golf Coach to College Mentor

    21:19 The Fulfillment of Coaching

    21:39 Advocating for Play and Effort

    22:25 Teaching Kids to Handle Rejection and Loss

    23:04 Defining Wins in Junior Golf

    26:43 Adapting Coaching Methods for New Generations

    32:57 The Importance of Hard Conversations

    41:05 Personal Struggles and Growth

    43:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections


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    50 mins
  • America's Caddie
    Aug 1 2024

    In this episode of The Edge, hosted by Scott Walker alongside Andy Walker, Michael Collins joins the discussion. Known for his work with ESPN and Sirius XM radio, Collins shares his unconventional journey from being a stand-up comedian to a caddie on the PGA Tour and eventually transitioning into a broadcasting career. The conversation delves into his experiences, the challenges he faced, and his philosophy on keeping the game fun and real. Collins also offers his perspective on necessary changes in professional golf, advocating for more inclusive practices and entertaining formats to attract wider audiences. The episode wraps up with a humorous anecdote segment and reflections on how Collins has helped reshape the perception of golf.


    00:00 Introduction to The Edge

    00:44 Meet Michael Collins

    01:08 Michael's Journey to Golf

    04:18 The Art of Caddying

    07:58 The Mental Game of Golf

    09:56 Michael's Caddying Adventures

    14:10 The Psychology of Caddying

    16:51 Michael's Early Caddying Days

    22:45 Becoming the Czar of Golf

    25:22 Exposing the Facade in Golf

    25:48 Proposed Rule Changes in Professional Golf

    26:29 Debate on Anchoring and Equipment Rules

    28:26 Course Design and Long Ball Hitters

    29:14 Liv vs. PGA Tour: The Ultimate Match

    32:37 The Importance of Honesty in Golf

    36:02 Foreplay Questions: Swing and Course Memories

    42:01 Michael Collins on Changing the Game

    47:35 Bars Exam and Final Thoughts


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    52 mins
  • Charles In Charge
    Jul 25 2024

    As NFL training camps heat up, we have a special guest that can talk football as well as golf.


    No one has had a more varied career in golf than Charles Davis. As a golf broadcaster, tournament director, and college sports administrator, Davis has had a front row seat to some of golf's great stories. He describes how he was the first call of Earl Woods whenever Tiger needed something at Stanford. He talks about giving Tiger the winner's check when he was the tournament director of the Disney PGA TOUR event. And, we discuss the common thread of every great athlete, regardless of sport.


    CBS NFL Analyst Charles Davis takes us to The Edge.



    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction

    01:09 How To Spot A Great Player

    05:35 The Importance of Extensive Research in Broadcasting

    09:07 How To Handle A Mistake

    14:43 Where Charles Davis Learned To Love Golf

    18:59 Tiger Woods Stanford Stories

    25:50 Why Dynasties and Dominance Fuel Interest

    31:56 The Pitfalls of Excessive Tinkering and Coaching

    38:22 How Great Players Adapt

    42:52 How Are You Changing The Game? Adapt and Improvise


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    48 mins
  • Majors Poker - 152nd Open
    Jul 17 2024

    Scott & Andy talk Tiger doing Colin Montgomerie dirty, what The Open misses without Sergio, and play our favorite game, Majors Poker.


    Then, the Bars Exam goes international. The Ruler is here!


    Sound Bites


    "I'm going with Scottie Scheffler"

    "Bryson DeChambeau, he's that dude right now"

    "I mean, yeah, he could turn into the Hulk, but there's a lot of Bruce Banner in Tiger."

    "I got a choice between Rory McIlroy Victor Perez, and Shane Lowry. Who do you think I'm picking?"



    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction

    03:59 Tiger Schools Monty

    08:00 Sergio Stories

    10:36 Andy's Top Picks for the Open Championship

    14:45 Scott's Top Picks for the Open Championship

    16:36 Is Rahm Ready?

    20:20 Narrowing Down the Picks

    22:35 Majors Poker - Deal The Hands!

    27:59 The Bars Exam

    32:02 Takeaways and Conclusion



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    35 mins
  • Gimme Some Mo!
    Jul 11 2024

    Joining The Edge this week is Maurice Allen, a three-time World Long Drive champion, who shares his journey in the sport and the importance of staying true to oneself. He discusses how his father's love for golf influenced him, and how he discovered his talent for long drive. Maurice emphasizes the need to embrace one's strengths and not conform to a cookie-cutter mold. He also talks about his record-breaking achievement of hitting a golf ball over Niagara Falls and the significance of representation in the world of golf.

    Sound Bites

    "You can only be yourself because everyone else is taken."

    "The game of golf has the power to unlock everything about you if you're open to it."

    "Welcome to the Black Renaissance in golf."

    Chapters

    00:00 Show Open / Maurice Allen's Introduction to Golf

    03:48 How Process Created Championship Success

    06:43 Secret Sauce to Allen's Swing

    08:01 How The Swings of Great Current Players Differ

    09:56 Self-Awareness and Reflection in Assessing Strengths

    15:13 Hitting A Ball Over Niagara Falls

    18:47 The Importance of Recognition and Representation in Golf

    21:25 The Black Renaissance

    22:50 Maurice Allen's Personal Goals in Golf

    25:27 The Bars Exam

    27:11 The Future of Golf and Embracing Diversity

    29:26 Show Close



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    30 mins
  • Best of The Edge
    Jul 3 2024

    We are thrilled at The Edge with the response for the debut season of this podcast. We've been blessed to have great conversations, featuring:

    • Notah Begay III
    • Kay Cockerill
    • Jason Gore
    • Jimmie James
    • Charles Davis
    • Maurice Allen

    This episode highlights the best of those conversation. We also want this episode to serve as an on-ramp for our new listeners. If you are new, you can expect great insights about the game, great stories you will want to share with your friends, and some fun from The Culture that makes us unique as a golf show.

    Please like, subscribe, share, and enjoy this sample of the best we have to offer.


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    29 mins
  • Playing From The Rough
    Jun 26 2024

    This is the episode for every golfer who dreams about playing the best courses in the United States. Some people talk about it...Jimmie James did the damn thing!

    Summary

    Jimmie James shares his journey of playing all Top 100 golf courses in the US in a single year. It started with his wife getting him onto Augusta National as a gift. Jimmie used that as inspiration to begin to Top 100 quest, facing surprising physical and mental challenges throughout the journey. The effort sparked joy and accomplishment as he learned about his game, and himself. He also discusses the intersection of race and golf, sharing his experiences at exclusive clubs, where his memories from a segregated childhood in poverty contrasted with the progress that both he and American society have made.

    Sound Bites

    "Could I gain access without ever actually directly asking for an invite to all these amazing places?"

    "The mental and physical release when that final pot dropped into the cup on the last hole of the last course, there was just a release, a relief that it was done."

    "Standing on the first tee at Augusta National Golf Club, the most exclusive golf club in America, I thought back to my six-year-old self."

    Chapters

    00:36 How The Journey Began

    04:07 The Significance of Augusta National

    08:45 The Physical and Mental Challenges of Playing 100 Rounds in a Year

    17:00 Does Golf's Racial History Affects The Present?

    24:03 Rounds of Golf You NEVER Turn Down

    26:27 The Joy of a Perfect Shot

    30:05 Changing the Game of Golf

    Links

    ⁠Playing From The Rough - Amazon Product Link⁠



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    32 mins