Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira

On today’s Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira discuss Nelly Korda’s dominance after her second win in a row and ask the question- "is she the best golfer in the world, man or woman?" They discuss Cam Young's domination, news and notes, and LIV losing funding from Saudia Arabia's PIF. What does it all MEAN?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Kira dive into Nelly Korda’s dominant Chevron win at Memorial Park to become a three-time major champion and world No.1, and all the news and notes from Houston. Mel discovers male attention when she wears her hair down, two Fitzpatricks will now be on the PGA Tour, and is public shaming the best way to make changes in slow play? Also, they react to Jim Furyk being named U.S. Ryder Cup captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel and Kira catch up on thrilling office upgrades, including the Masters mini-gnome, plus Ollie’s long-hair donation plan. Mel recaps LPGA action in LA as JM Eagle boosts the purse to $4.75M and Hannah Green wins in a playoff for her fourth victory this year. They preview the first women's major of the year amid Chevron’s move to Memorial Park in Houston, TX, and debate the attempt to recreate Poppy’s Pond, with some recommendations for a new Texas tradition (mechanical bull). They also unpack rumors of LIV funding trouble, and celebrate Fitzy’s win at the RBC Heritage over Scottie Scheffler, amid heckling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory McIlroy is a Masters Champion (again!). Mel and Kira break down Rory’s repeat victory, go through all of the storylines you might’ve missed, and give their takes along the way. Plus Mel’s run in with a ghost and Kira’s time Under the Umbrellas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Masters week is finally here and the picks are in. Mel and Kira take you through some of the biggest storylines and their predictions for who the winners of the week will be. Plus, they revisit the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip, and Putt, and talk all things merch, life in Augusta (Mel is thriving), and Kira's adventures Under the Umbrellas so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira apparently hates quarter zips and Mel anticipates getting posher. They check in on the Ford Championship, Hyo Joo Kim’s continued dominance, and give lots of love to Gary Woodland coming off his Houston Open win. Also, Under the Umbrellas is back, Alex Fitzpatrick wins on the DP World Tour, and the drama on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira join the Fitz pace of play discourse, discuss Hyo Joo Kim’s LPGA win and Scottie Scheffler withdrawing from the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open to grow his family (congrats, Schefflers!). Also, Norwegians are really good at sports, Mel has her green card interview, and Kira wonders if they have "Friends" over the pond (they do).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira starts off the show with a huge shush of the week for her 24 hour travel marathon, and Mel tries to turn this into a Mormon Wives podcast. Also, they pitch some sponsors for Ludvig Aberg, ponder a Skechers purchase, and Mel gets fired up over electric bikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel considers phoning a friend to help teach Kai to swim, and Kira calls in from The Players Championship. They recap Akshay Bhatia’s Arnold Palmer Invitational playoff win, Luke Donald being named the European Ryder Cup captain, and recent LPGA results. Also, Mel tells the story of when she was bitten by a snake on the green in China, and how the greenskeepers got revenge on her behalf.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira is finally home from Italy and Mel is working on potty training Kai. They discuss Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out, Kira’s meal plans now that she’s back and Mel being mistaken for a Colorado State University golfer. They recap Hannah Green’s win at the HSBC Championship, and Nico Echavarria’s win in Palm Beach after Shane Lowry’s late double-doubles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Quiet Please, Kira makes her return to the show after covering the Winter Olympics in Italy. Mel and Kira discuss all things working the games, Mel’s new addition coming soon, and we mention the sport of golf briefly. Plus Mel is buying new tools and Kira is STILL in Italy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid is joined by longtime LPGA/PGA golf tour caddy, Olly Brett, while Kira is away at the Olympics. They discuss recent golf results including Anthony Kim’s win at LIV in Adelaide and Collin Morikawa’s success at the AT&T after a long win drought. Olly shares his thoughts on new LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, selling dirty gym socks, and being an 8-year rebound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid takes on the PGA updates solo while Kira Dixon dials in from Italy as our official Olympics correspondent. They are then joined by Olympian curler Matt Hamilton to discuss the truth behind gold medals, bucket list snowboarding, and how spite from a high-performance camp rejection drove Matt to the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira joins Mel from Italy ahead of the Olympics with an update. The ladies dive into everything you need to know from a big week in golf, including Justin Rose’s win at Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour, Patrick Reed's announcement to leave LIV golf, and Nelly Korda winning her 16th title despite an optimal competitive environment debacle. Plus, a listener's shush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon check in on Scottie Scheffler’s 9-digit earnings, the LPGA tour, and the Beckham’s aired dirty laundry. Also, Kira does her color analysis and finds out she’s not dusty, Mel learns a snow shoveling strategy from her neighbor Dave, and Heated Rivalry reveals how the gays are saving the world and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel is settling into her new spot in Colorado and Kira is back from crushing it at Pebble. They discuss Josh Allen’s emotional press conference after the Bills’ loss, Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA tour, and Ralph Lauren Olympics swag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kicking off the first episode of the year with an update on Mel's new life in Colorado and Kira's trip to New Zealand. The headlines haven't stopped since we've been on break, so we're diving into all the stories you might've missed (at the time of recording, Brooks' PGA Tour announcement hadn't been made, but let's just say we called it), and we make some predictions for the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! hosts Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on their week before diving into an interview with fitness instructor and entrepreneur, Evan Childs. Evan talks about her newfound passion for golf and her journey from playing D1 college softball to launching her fitness brand, NOVEL. She shares the challenges of creating athletic wear that fits women like her and how she identified a gap in the market for stylish, functional sportswear. The three talk about Evan’s experience with reciprocal IVF, her coming-out story and some of her thoughts on what’s necessary for the future success of women’s sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel Reid and Kira Dixon sit down with MK Morrissey, who’s currently starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway—and just so happens to be an avid golfer. MK shares how she first picked up the game in New York City, why it’s become a key part of her routine during her year-long run, and how the physical and technical demands of performing are not dissimilar to those of a professional athlete. Kira shares her deep love of musicals, Mel takes plenty of notes, and it all leads to a Wicked Fantasy Draft you never knew you needed—actors, golfers, and maybe even hosts… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Quiet Please holiday special and our last episode of the year! Mel and Kira share some of their favorite holiday traditions, reflect on 2025, and talk goals for 2026 – from Mel’s co-ed soccer league aspirations to Kira improving work-life balance. Check out the pre-sale for our new merch line and get something for the Shusher in your life before we run out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira announce the launch of their first merch drop with pre-sales starting on December 17th! The duo also gets into recent golf events, including the Grant Thornton Invitational and Q-School, and read your listener-submitted 'shushes of the week.' Plus, all things Christmas traditions and getting ready for the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please, Mel and Kira discuss English football chants, their color seasons (Mel is an Autumn), and getting robbed for a Best Podcast Golden Globe nomination. They check in on tournament drama, public golf course adventures, and reflect on seeing the pod on listeners’ Spotify Wrapped rankings. Plus, Carly makes a guest appearance (or 5). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are joined by Skratch travel and lifestyle editor Addie Parker. They discuss Addie's love of the game, golf fashion, from their middle school golf outfits to the Iwai Twins on the green carpet, and give their takes on Korean skincare trips, Tiger’s return to press conferences, and the LPGA’s growth. And for the first time ever, Quiet Please is giving out end-of-year superlatives for the golf world. Who is most likely to survive an apocalypse or start a clothing line? Listen and find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel is back on the pod. They talk Mel working at CME, Jeeno Thitikul winning 4 million dollars, and Kira’s big weekend in Vegas for F1. Plus, they get into how golf can be more like F1, the new LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler’s goals for increasing the visibility of women’s golf, the chaos of Christmas decorating with a toddler, and Mel letting her hair down. Oh, and Disney World apparently ruined Mel's golf game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Broadway's own MK Morrissey joins as guest co-host. MK is currently playing Elsa in Frozen at the Paper Mill Playhouse. The girls catch up on MK's new life as a golf content creator, her thoughts on Wicked: For Good as a former Elphaba (mild spoilers included), how she got fired from her service job(s), and the origin story behind her YouTube golf series “Broadway to Birdie.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Michelle Wie West fills in as guest host to talk recreational tennis, K-beauty, and how she learned to appreciate golf after her first slump and wrist injury. Kira and Michelle discuss Ben Griffin’s win at the World Wide Technology Championship, rain in Japan, the future of the LPGA, and the process behind designing limited edition shoes with Nike. Plus, there's pageant drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Quiet Please, Kira is joined by friend of the show and guest co-host Hally Leadbetter! Hally has entered her entrepreneur era and has launched her new golf snack company, Bunchies, perfect for some delicious nutrition on the golf course or whenever you're on the go. How does one go about figuring out packaging? The ladies talk Halloween in the world of golf last week, WNBA star Caitlin Clark teeing it up in an LPGA pro-am, and when should Christmas music start, really? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the week in golf, including a sponsor's invite winning on the PGA Tour, Yani Tseng coming back from the abyss, and Australia beating out the US to win the International Crown on the LPGA. (We love a crown). Mel gives us a huge life update, Kira continues to enjoy her break from traveling, and her health journey just won't quit. Did you know there are lots of different types of magnesium? Stick around for the shush of the week as always. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon are a day late and blaming Bezos. Mel is stressed from house hunting and Kira is trying to crack the code on more deep sleep, but that doesn’t stop them from reliving the week that was, including Tommy Fleetwood's win in India and Sei Young Kim’s win in Korea. If you're chronically online like Kira and Mel, you know that the Mid-Am debate has been raging. Per usual, they have takes. Plus a preview on the week in golf ahead, and Charley Hull strikes again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon catch up on the week in golf and give their takes on professional golfers using mushrooms and ayahuasca for competition. Also, Kira clarifies that her new kitchen cabinets are JUST green and not related to golf in any way, Mel gives an update on her trip back home, and she does her best to convince Kira tattoos in Ibiza are a good idea. And in case anyone was wondering, it’s hard to exercise in the desert climate of Las Vegas (per Kira’s personal experience). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon run through last week in golf and all the big storylines. Plus, the new Taylor Swift album reaction you've been waiting for. Then they're joined by former professional soccer player (footballer) and current commercial manager at Chelsea Football Club, Carly Telford. Kira learns what a Geordie is, and they discuss the challenges female athletes face, the state of English women's football, Carly’s passion for golf, and growing women's sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon react to the Ryder Cup from the rowdy fans to the standout moments. They sing (literally) Shane Lowry’s praises, respond to all the backlash, and discuss the difference between American and European fans. Also, special guest Alex Ritthamel, caddy for Ben Griffin, joins to share his takeaways from caddying in his first Ryder Cup and an inside look at Team USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon check in with a rapid-fire episode celebrating the Ryder Cup. With Kira calling in from her reporting duties on site, they give their predictions for this week’s festivities. Also, Mel gets vulnerable, and Kira is even cuter in person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira discuss Charley Hull’s LPGA win and preview the Ryder Cup. They recap the 2023 Ryder Cup storylines, explain the format, and Mel admits the one person on the US team that scares her. Also, Mel explains why she hates the gala dinner, and Kira does her best Scottish accent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira have a good ol’ fashioned QP catch up. Mel played golf for the first time in months (she’s still good), and Kira showed off her elite golf mug collection. They chat about Kylie Kelce getting into golf and their campaign to get her on the pod (plus the upcoming NFL season). Hot yoga, the Walker Cup, and lots of travel tales are all hot topics as well, per usual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira break down some early Ryder Cup thoughts now that the teams are set. Then they're joined by Mel’s wife, Carly Reid (who came with receipts). Mel and Carly share the story of how they met at the 2018 Ryder Cup and how they persevered through rejection, Carly's cooking, and Mel's OCD. Through it all, Mel and Carly have built a loving relationship, and share what it's like to raise baby Kai and why Mel made the ultimate decision to retire from the LPGA. Both have become better adults, and they now own a wine opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all their latest summer travels. From going to a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas to changing diapers in a pub in Derbyshire to Arthur Ashe stadium in Queens. Also a heated debate on whether Keegan Bradley should pick himself for the US Ryder Cup team, the superiority of Millenial over Gen Z fashion and changing golf culture by teaching men a lesson one at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by friend of the pod Hally Leadbetter Hally discusses growing up with a legend of the game, using comedy to bring light to gender norms in the world of golf, and finding your social media niche. Hally also opens up about her mental health and how she’s navigated her way through the world of golf media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are joined by the delightfully posh friend-of-the-pod, Anna Jackson. Anna recalls her early opportunities in broadcasting, how she came to find herself at Golf Channel and NBC Sports, and teaches Kira the word “gimp.”  Anna opens up about grief, family, and making it all work when life throws you curveballs. They also discuss Mel’s past fashion choices, parenting challenges and wins, and their favorite golf films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel Reid and Kira Dixon recap the last women's major of the year and the epic finish at the AIG Women’s open, including Miyū Yamashita’s breakthrough win, Charley Hull’s strong performance (as well as some fresh Charley stories for you), and Lottie Woad continuing to make waves as the betting favorite. Plus, Mel breaks down all 5 LPGA majors and Cam Young finally wins on the PGA Tour. Also, the ladies react to Tom Brady’s open letter to Scottie Scheffler after his comments at The Open, Mel betrays her country and kills her sourdough starter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira break down a big week for the UK — from the Lionesses taking the Euros title to Lottie Woad’s impressive win in her professional debut at the Scottish Open, and of course lots of frolicking on Jet2 holidays.  Then they’re joined by the original friend of the pod, Cosette Chaput — co-founder and CEO of Always Alpha, the first ever female-focused sports management company, and also Mel and Kira’s manager. The three chat about the changing landscape of Women’s sports, how that’s impacted the field of sports management, and what it really means to work in sports. Plus Cos has been there for Mel and Kira through the good, bad, and hilarious and tells the story of how this very podcast came to be!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after Scottie Scheffler’s epic four-shot win at The Open. They unpack Scheffler’s early week comments on what winning means, how he handles pressure (and winning) seemingly with ease, and how his interactions with fans and the media compare to his peers.  Mel gives her thoughts on some locker room drama, Kira shares the latest on her health journey. Plus, mental health in pro sports, what makes people in the UK such great golf fans, and why humility might just be Scottie’s secret weapon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira catch up after a jam-packed week in golf — from Grace Kim’s dramatic win at the Evian to Rory McIlroy's new haircut. Mel almost bought a house in Colorado, while Kira recaps the antics at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. Then, they’re joined by Peloton instructor and golfer Selena Samuela (oh yeah, she's TPI certified by the way!), who shares her journey into the fitness world, behind the scenes at Peloton, how golf became part of her life, and the evolution of Peloton’s golf-specific training. They dig into the difference in training for men vs. women, the importance of mobility and strength, IVF, and how Selena’s navigating it all while dealing with some pretty significant life changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up on all the things— from Mel’s hiking adventure (and struggles) in Colorado to Kira turning her empty house into a private concert venue. They’re also joined by Dave Phillips, co-founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute. They talk about golf fitness, fueling, the differences between male and female training and how custom programs can seriously boost your game. Plus, Mel, Kira and Dave weigh in on the great golf ball rollback debate and why coaches’ messaging needs to be much simpler when trying to reach players, especially the amateur golfers who just wanna have fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira are finally back together after a whirlwind of travel — and they’ve got lots to catch up on. From trying and kind of failing to stay healthy on the road, a hungover adventure that ended in a missed flight, and Kira played the number 1 golf course in America. They also dive into some golf as well, including Aldrich Potgieter’s big PGA Tour win, Lexi Thompson showing up strong after announcing her retirement, and Mel talks through her viral takes on what proper course setup should look like on the LPGA. Kira shares a much-anticipated update on her personal health journey and the moment you've all been waiting for- the Pride Month giveaway announcement. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and congrats to our winners!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira are joined by Jeff Brighton — who is FAMOUSLY on the bag for Maja Stark, your U.S. Women’s Open champion. He shares how he left the corporate world behind for life caddying on the LPGA Tour, that he’s only cried a little since Maja Stark’s big US Open win, wild karaoke nights at Erin Hills and his hopes and dreams of one day caddying for Mel in a senior tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please!, Mel and Kira recap a wild week at the U.S. Open, where JJ Spaun pulled off the underdog win of a lifetime. They break down the highs, lows, and all the chaotic moments from the championship. Over on the LPGA side, Carlota Ciganda grabs a huge win after a nine-year lull—plus some hilarious stories from life on tour with Carlotta and her longtime friend (and fellow golfer) Giulia Molinaro. Basically, if Mel calls you for an alibi, just hang up the phone.  Mel gets real about what Pride Month means to her, opening up about the challenges she has faced in golf as an openly gay woman. And finally, the moment you didn’t know you were waiting for… Mel’s unfiltered thoughts on the Royal Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Mel and Kira catch up after a busy travel stretch. Mel shares what it was like working the ShopRite LPGA Classic with her family on the road, while Kira recaps Golf's Longest Day and the RBC Canadian Open (and the fan she acquired). The new season of Love Island UK is upon us, so our resident British person, Mel Reid, translates some key phrases. Plus, K and M preview the U.S. Open at Oakmont, and a new fanbase name gets floated by longtime listener (and wife) Carly Reid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please, Golf.com's Claire Rogers joins the show (from the range at Erin Hills) to discuss eating ice cream with golfers, the time Dustin Johnson stayed at her family's home, how she forged her path in golf media, and figuring out the best way to stand on TV. Plus, Mel and Kira catch up on the US Women's Open, Maja Stark's win, and all of the antics in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Quiet Please! Kira and Mel are ¼ of the way to EGOT status, Kira tries to watch “Naked Attraction,” and Mel’s dad is back from his journey to get new teeth in Turkey. Plus they’ve got a wealth of knowledge and advice for the new LPGA commissioner, Craig Kessler, and there’s a US Women’s Open preview for everyone tuning in to watch the best in the world compete at Erin Hills this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.