Beyond the Clubhouse
by Garrett Johnston
A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.
Episodes
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Ep 271: APGA Co-Founder Ken Bentley on the success stories from the APGA, its purpose & more
The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Co-Founder Ken Bentley joined Garrett in October to look at the ending events of their 2026 season, look ahead to 2027 plans, and also highlight the success stories from the APGA through players who've made a mark with their game and as...
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Ep 270: Bob Harig on his new book Tiger v. Jack, stories from his golf writing career, advice for younger journalists & more
Bob Harig talks with Garrett about his new book Tiger v. Jack and the interviews and journalism that he put into that coming together. Bob also shares stories from his 40-year golf writing career and gives advice for younger journalists on how to be fair with their work in golf media.
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Ep 269: Stewart Cink on talking w/Rory McIlroy after career grand slam, tips for amateurs, Champions Tour's new event in Allentown, & more
Champions Tour star Stewart Cink talks with Garrett Johnston about the conversation he had with Rory McIlroy after the superstar won the career grand slam. Cink also shares why it's important for amateur golfers to be honest with themselves and learn from each round they play. Cink also talks…
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Ep 268: Cameron Percy on playing St. Andrews w/Tom Watson, the joys of playing the Champions Tour & more
Australian golfer Cameron Percy joins Garrett Johnston the week of the new Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic and they get into what he loves about playing the PGA Tour Champions, reminisicing of playing against his good friend Geoff Ogilvy in his amateur days, and the fun highlights of his pro...
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Ep 267: Golf Digest's Tod Leonard on modern golf storytelling, what it's like to know Xander Schauffele a long time & more
Golf Digest editor and writer Tod Leonard join Garrett and chats about his opinion on modern golf storytelling, adivce for younger golf journalists, what it's like to cover Xander Schauffele from the early days in San Diego to the major winner he is today, and more.
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Ep 266: Sam Harrop of Sliced Podcast on the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover and more
Co-host of the Sliced Podcast, Sam Harrop joins Garrett from the UK and we talk the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover in today's game, modern golf journalism, and why it's fun to have a positive outlook on life during this era of negativity on social...
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Ep: 265: Corby Segal, caddie on the PGA Tour Champions, shares insight on his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur & more
Corby Segal, 30 year veteran caddie who's now with Charlie Wi on PGA Tour Champions, shares insight into his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur at Baltimore Country Club, paints a picture of what Pebble Beach was like for the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee, and gives his...
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Ep 264: Fred Albers of PGA Tour Radio on PGA Tour Champs playing Pebble Beach this week
Fred Albers, a long time play by play voice on PGA Tour Radio talks about the PGA Tour Champions playing Pebble Beach this week in the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee. Albers talks about what the youth from the First Tee can expect competing with PGA Tour Champions stars in…
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Ep 263: Trey Wingo on LIV Golf's obstacles ahead, Garrett on influencers' negativity to LIV and more
Trey Wingo joins Garrett to talk about LIV Golf and if it can survive the offseason, why Garrett thinks that influencers and much of the media has been against LIV from the start-including No Laying Up-and a lot more.
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Ep 262: Solheim Cup Preview w/Golf Channel's Grant Boone
Golf Channel announcer Grant Boone shares storylines for this week's 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands as Nelly Korda looks to continue her good play in this event against a strong European Team.
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Ep 261: US Senior Amateur w/Mike McCoy & Matt Sughrue
Mike McCoy talks with Garrett Johnston about the photo of him in August at the US Amateur that went viral with a cigar and visor. McCoy jokes that people have said they wish he was their father-in-law, and he says he's also been called the "Most Interesting Man in the World." McCoy is also...
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Ep 260: NUCLR Golf's Founder on what's next for LIV Golf, Bryson Dechambeau, Jon Rahm, & more
NUCLR Golf's Founder, John, joins Garrett Johnston this week to recep the final event of LIV Golf's 2026 season and give thoughts on what he thinks is next for LIV Golf as a league. What will Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Ian Poulter do next? Will they stay or will they leave LIV Golf? Bryson...
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Ep 259: Ryan French of Monday Q Info on Bryson kicking him off LIV Indy range, talking with Bryson after, on LIV's future & more
Ryan French, the golf journalist who heads up Monday Q Info, shares with Garrett on Monday August 24 about Bryson DeChambeau kicking him off the LIV Indianapolis driving range, talking with Bryson after over the phone, what's next for LIV's future and players & more. Garrett and Ryan also get…
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Ep 258: Martin Kaymer shares thoughts on the new LIV Golf investor, his reaction to Jon Rahm's future, & more
Martin Kaymer shares with Garrett Johnston at LIV Indianapolis his thoughts on LIV Golf's end of 2026 season, Jon Rahm's future, how he feels about the new investor after meeting with him and the players during LIV Indy week and more.
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Ep 257: Brentley Romine, Golf Channel reporter on all things U.S. Amateur at Merion, Miles Russell & more
Golf Channel's amateur golf and college golf eporter Brentley Romine chats all things U.S. Amateur at Merion, Miles Russell & the influence on the Walker Cup from this championship this week in Philadelphia.
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Ep 256: Trey Wingo talks The Open, Bryson ruling, Scottie Scheffler's potential, and LIV Golf's future
Former ESPN broadcaster Trey Wingo (now hosting Golf Live show on YouTube) joins Garrett for a chat with reaction toward The Open Championship, the Bryson DeChambeau ruling, Scottie Scheffler's ceiling in major wins, LIV Golf's future and what that could look like, and more.
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Ep 255: Golf journalist Matt Vincenzi of LIV Golf previews The Open Championship and picks for Royal Birkdale
Golf journalist Matt Vincenzi of LIV Golf joins Garrett Johnston to preview The Open Championship their favorite picks at Royal Birkdale for the 154th Open Championship this week. Matt and Garrett also discuss what player's victory would resonate most worldwide with a claret jug victory.
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Ep 254: David Bieleski of Deep Dive Golf from Royal Birkdale previewing The Open Championship
David Bieleski of Deep Dive Golf joins from Royal Birkdale previewing The Open Championship and the storylines to follow including Justin Rose, Rory, and Toomy Fleetwood.
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Ep 253: Ian Baker-Finch on The Open at Royal Birkdale, his top 5 favorite courses in the world, and what retired life from TV is like
1991 Open Championship winner and retired CBS Golf broadcaster Ian Baker-Finch shares thoughts and memories o The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, what makes the course a great Open venue, how it feels being retired from golf broadcasting, and Ian shares his 5 favorite golf courses in the world.
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Ep 252: U.S. Adaptive Open Preview with DC Sportscaster Chick Hernandez
Long-time Washington, DC Sports Broadcaster Chick Hernandez previews the U.S. Adaptive Open at Woodmont Country Club's South Course in Rockville, Maryland. with Garrett. We discuss the inspirational stories of the players this week, the heat/humidity factor, the course, the categories of...
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Ep 251: Kelly Gorman debuts at U.S. Adaptive Open inspired by late grandfather and shares story of tenacity vs life's roadblocks
Kelly Gorman debuts at the U.S. Adaptive Open inspired by her late grandfather Don who introduced her to golf at age 8 and Kelly shares her story of tenacity vs life's roadblocks after being born with a lower limb disability and clubfoot. Gorman persevered through social stigma of her disability…
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Ep 250: Kim Moore, 2x U.S. Adaptive Open champ on winning, teaching golf & encouraging others w/disabilities
2x U.S. Adaptive Open champ Kim Moore shares what she’s learned about herself in winning the title last year, why she enjoys teaching golf to students at home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the message she wants to send to others with disabilities.
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Ep 249: Meet the 5 players competing in US Open from the Maryland Qualifier
Four players got through the Rockville, Maryland US Ope n Final Qualifier out of 77 who competed during Golf's Longest Day on June 8 in a 36-hole qualifier. And Bryan Lee nabbed an alternate spot that was ultimately good enough to get him in to this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Garrett...
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Ep. 248: Graeme McDowell on LIV Golf 's future, the social media haters & how he liked broadcasting
Graeme McDowell talks with Garrett Johnston at LIV Virginia about LIV Golf 's future, the social media haters of LIV Golf & how he liked broadcasting at The Open at Portrush, & whether he sees a future in it.
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Ep 247: Thomas Detry on LIV Golf's uncertainty, "pretty poor" communication from LIV leaders & more
LIV Golfer Thomas Detry talks about LIV Golf's uncertainty, what the last few weeks of turbulence and changes have felt like as a player, the "pretty poor" communication from LIV leadership & more.
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Ep 246: Bryson DeChambeau on his future, YouTube, & his perception of PGA Tour social media policy
Bryson DeChambeau talks with Garrett on Wednesday at LIV Golf Virginia in DC for Skratch Golf and the podcast about his future if LIV doesn’t last, his YouTube channel, and his frustration with his understanding of the PGA Tour’s social media policy for player content at tournaments.
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Ep 245: Ben Griffin on playing his first Masters, his dad's excitement for Augusta & more
Ben Griffin shared with Garrett Johnston the things he’s looking forward to about his 1st Masters and how excited his dad will be to watch him at Augusta. Griffin also discusses the influence of his grandfather on his love of golf as well as The Open Championship, this year’s PGA Championship &...
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Ep 244: Jacob Bridgeman on playing in his first Masters, winning against Rory McIlroy & more
Jacob Bridgeman joins Garrett Johnston at Bay Hill for a preview on his first Masters. Bridgeman shares stories about growing up a short drive from Augusta National and making a visit as a kid to a Masters when he was 10. He also shares what he learned playing with Rory McIlroy in the final group...
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Ep 243: Austin Smotherman on Cognizant Classic close call, junior golf memories & more
Austin Smotherman shares with Garrett in his first trip to the Arnold Palmer Invitational what he learned from his close call at the Cognizant Classic last week. The Sacramento native also gets into how his swing reacts under pressure and he shares a favorite junior golf memory from growing up…
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Ep 242: Brian Campbell shares 1st Masters memories, how his caddie helps him under pressure & more
PGA Tour pro Brian Campbell shares with Garrett what his first Masters experience was like in 2025. What was the perception like compared to the reality? When did the nerves kick in? What athletes did he see on property? Interview from the Truist Championship in May 2025.
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Ep 241, Ward Clayton, Editorial Director of Masters Digital, Author of Legendary Caddies of Augusta National
Ward Clayton, the Ediorial Director of Masters Digital, joins Garrett and we discuss the best days to attend the Masters, some of the best places on the course for great vistas and more. We also delve into Ward's book "Legendary Caddies of Augusta National" and glean from Ward what he learned…
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Ep 240: Harold Varner III on gratitude, fatherhood lessons, mentors, wanting to help others
Harold Varner III and Garrett talk in June 2025 at LIV Virginia about the things he’s grateful for, fatherhood lessons, mentors who have shaped his life, wanting to help others through golf and friendships, & more.
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Ep 239: Ryan Gerard on his last minute 10K mile journey to qualifying for his 1st Masters
26-year-old PGA Tour player Ryan Gerard shares what went into his decision to make a last minute 10K mile journey to try and qualify for his 1st Masters. He was successful as he made a 2nd place finish at a EP World Tournament in East Africa at the Mauritius Open on December 21. Ryan also shares...
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Ep 238: Mike Weir talks Sketchers World Champions Cup, the Masters, Tiger Woods and more
Mike Weir shared with Garrett his thoughts on being the Team International captain for this week's Sketchers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's. The PGA Tour Champions veteran also shares memories of going up against Tiger Woods in competition and the joys of team golf in...
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Ep 237: Miller Brady, President of PGA Tour Champions on Tiger Woods in 2026, the Schwab finale & 2026 schedule
President of PGA Tour Champions Miller Brady shares his thoughts on Tiger Woods in 2026 and the possibility of him playing on the over 50 Tour. We also preview some of the storylines for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship ahead for November and breakdown the new 2026 schedule that was just...
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Ep 236: Steven Alker and caddie Troy Martin on how they work together on PGA Tour Champions
10x PGA Toiur Champions winner Steven Alker and caddie Troy Martin share how they work together and talk through each shot on the PGA Tour Champions. Troy also talks about how special it was that Steven invited him to play Pebble Beach for the first time in September.
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Ep 235: Jason Caron on unlikely ride earning Champions Tour card, World Champions Cup, & more
Jason Caron, the head pro at Mill River Club in Oyster Bay, New York, shares what his unlikely ride earning his PGA Tour Champions card has been like the past year and a half and how it feels to compete against the legends over age 50 like Ernie Els, Jim Furyk and others. Jason also shares what...
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Ep 234: Thomas Bjorn on the Ryder Cup and PGA Tour Champions
Ryder Cup former captain and player Thomas Bjorn joins Garrett this summer in a chat at the Senior PGA about what it's like to captain at the Ryder Cup, and what he expects from the Bethpage crowds for this Ryder Cup. Bjorn also goes on to share the things he enjoys about life on the PGA Tour...
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Ep 233: Mark Wilson on fatherhood advice and being a rookie on PGA Tour Champions
5x PGA Tour winner Mark Wilson shares fatherhood advice as a dad of three kids and gets into what it's like to be a rookie on the PGA Tour Champions this year at age 50.
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Ep 232: What it's like to visit Keswick Hall w/Director of Golf Rob McNamara & GM Louis Shapazian
What can we expect from a visit to the luxury resort and Pete Dye course at Keswick Hall tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains' foothills near Charlottesville, Virginia? Director of Golf Rob McNamara shares some of the things about the course at Keswick Hall, Full Cry, that make it an enjoyable...
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Ep 231: Ann Liguori on her book Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf
Renowned golf radio host of Talking Golf and the Sports Innerview radio show and podcast Ann Liguori joins to discuss her book Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf. We talk about major winners like Padraig Harrington, Jack Nicklaus as well as her passion for playing golf in...
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Ep 230: Braden Thornberry on life as a rookie on the PGA Tour
Braden Thornberry shares what life is like as a rookie on the PGA Tour. How does he deal with Sunday pressure on the PGA Tour? What little things can his caddie do to help under critical situations? Braden explains.
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Ep 229: Mark Immelman of CBS Sports on Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Ian Baker Finch
Mark Immelman of CBS Sports joins Garrett in a lively conversation about Scottie Scheffler and what his ceiling is, Rory McIlroy and what the Masters win and the Portrush crowd meant & Ian Baker Finch and his upcoming retirement.
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Ep 228: Can Tommy Fleetwood get a PGA Tour or major win? Alex Myers of Golf Digest joins
After so many close calls and heartbreaks, Garrett asks Golf Digest's Alex Myers if Tommy Fleetwood can finally come through and get a PGA Tour or major win. Alex and Garrett also discuss celebrity golfers and why they think it's so fun to watch these athletes get giddy over golf. Garrett and…
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Ep 227: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland on Portrush, The Open & more
Northern Irish native Tom McKibbin joins Garrett from LIV Virginia and we discuss all things The Open and his love of Portrush. How many times has he played the castle course and what kind of questions does it ask of competitors for the 153rd Open Championship? We also discuss the strengths of…
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Ep 226: U.S. Adaptive Open with Woodmont CC’s Director of Golf David Dorn
We talk all things U.S. Adaptive Open with Woodmont CC’s Director of Golf David Dorn. The South course is hosting this USGA National Championship this week and Dorn shares how it has been made more accessible of late to accommodate this championship. David also gets into why he and the club felt...
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Ep 225: 2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson on Oakmont, prepping for hard courses, & practice
2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson joins Garrett to talk about taking on Oakmont, preparing for hard courses and the rough, how to get his putter back in gear, and The Open at Portrush.
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Ep 224: Bryson DeChambeau on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more
Bryson DeChambeau talks with Garrett at LIV Virginia on expectations, his evolving game, driver testing & more. What's holding him back at The Open Championship?
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Ep 223: Josele Ballester, on turning pro, joining LIIV and mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team
Josele Ballester talks with Garrett on turning pro, joining LIIV and being added to mentor Sergio Garcia's Fireballs team. Thee U.S. Amateur champion shares wealth it means to play for Garcia. The Spaniard is a pupil of Garcia's father Victor Garcia.
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Ep 222: Padraig Harrington on learning to play new courses, practice habits and more
Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the…
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About this show
A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.
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Garrett Johnston