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The Fried Egg Golf Podcast
by Fried Egg Golf
A deeper level of golf: conversations and stories about golf course design, professional golf, and more from the team behind TheFriedEgg.com
Episodes
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Young Architects: Joe Wandro
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Joe Wandro. Joe has trained with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design and worked as a shaper on projects like Punta Brava Golf and Surf Club, Pinehurst No. 10, The Lido, and more. Andy and Joe discuss how Joe...
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2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Andrew Bailey
Fresh off of his 2026 U.S. Mid-Am win, Andrew Bailey joins Andy on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. The two discuss Andrew's victory at The Lido, how he stays grounded through competitive rounds, and whether his interest in golf course architecture helped him stay focused during play....
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Takeaways from the 2026 Presidents Cup & the Future of Medinah
Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three…
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All About Medinah No. 3 & a 2026 Presidents Cup Preview
Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports...
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Colt Knost on Reinstated Amateurism, His New Role at CBS, & Takeaways from 2026
After his first season in the CBS broadcast tower, Colt Knost joins Andy Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation. The two discuss Colt's new role on the CBS crew, his favorite memories from on-course reporting, and some big takeaways from the 2026 PGA Tour season before diving into the debate...
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2026 Walker Cup Recap with Geoff Shackelford
Fresh off his trip to Lahinch Golf Club, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy Johnson to recap an incredible 2026 Walker Cup. Geoff provides on-the-ground insight from his coverage of Great Britain & Ireland's comeback win over Team USA, highlighting the course setup and the strong play of 33-year-old...
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2026 Walker Cup Preview with Stewart Hagestad & Matt Rouches
Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club, Andy Johnson previews the matches with this two-part podcast. First, Andy chats with Stewart Hagestad ahead of his sixth Walker Cup as a member of Team USA. Stewart shares his must-have items for golf travel, his favorite memories from past...
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The End of LIV Golf 1.0 & a New Tour Championship in 2028
Andy Johnson, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna reconvene to discuss the latest news in men's professional golf as the 2026 season comes to a close. First, the trio each share one big takeaway from the league that was LIV Golf 1.0, with Kevin and Joseph providing a lasting memory from…
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Yolk with Doak 47: New Projects & Listener Q&A
Andy Johnson sits down with golf architect Tom Doak for the 47th installment of The Yolk with Doak! The two discuss what Tom has been up to this summer and Tom makes an exciting announcement about a new scholarship for young architects. Tom reflects on his own scholarship that he received over 40...
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August Pro Golf Check-In: Top Storylines for PGA Tour Playoffs
Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two...
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2026 U.S. Amateur and Merion Golf Club Preview
Fresh off of a week at the Western Amateur in Chicago, Andy Johnson is joined by Brentley Romine and Garrett Morrison to preview the 2026 U.S. Amateur! First, Andy and Brentley discuss the biggest storylines heading into this year's event. The two break down some of the biggest names in the field...
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A Conversation with Ryan Gerard
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA...
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Takeaways from the 2026 Open Championship with Trevor Immelman
Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the final men's major of the year! The two discuss Ryan Fox's win at Royal Birkdale, focusing on the Sunday back nine that earned him the title of Champion Golfer of the Year. Andy and Trevor then chat...
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2026 Open Championship Preview
The Fried Egg Golf Podcast returns with a two-part episode previewing the final men's major of 2026! First, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the biggest storylines heading into the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. They take stock of where both Rory...
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Colin Montgomerie's Life in Golf & Majors
On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Kevin Van Valkenburg sits down with golf legend Colin Montgomerie for a look back at the World Golf Hall of Famer's career. Kevin and Colin discuss his path to Houston Baptist University, his relationship with Seve Ballesteros, and more...
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Breaking Down the PGA Tour's New Structure
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna discuss the PGA Tour's new competitive model, unveiled last week by Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods. Andy first provides a general overview of the new structure that splits the Tour into two distinct "series," with...
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Takeaways from the 2026 U.S. Open with Trevor Immelman
As per major championship tradition, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman for a recap of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Andy and Trevor discuss Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open victory and his recent run of form that has placed…
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2026 U.S. Open Preview with Jaime Diaz
Andy Johnson is joined by legendary golf writer Jaime Diaz for a comprehensive preview of this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss the modern history of the national championship at Shinnecock, with Jaime sharing memories from covering his first U.S. Open in 1986. Andy and Jaime...
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A Catch-Up with Geoff Shackelford
Amidst a "homestand" of major golf events in the Los Angeles area, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy to discuss a variety of topics including the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, the re-release of Geoff's book Grounds for Golf: The History and Fundamentals of Golf Course Design, and next week's U.S. Open...
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June Pro Golf Check-In: U.S. Women’s Open, Scottie’s One Win, & the Fitzpatrick Brothers
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for the June installment of their monthly pro golf check-ins. The three each give one thing they're watching at this week's U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, primarily focusing on Nelly Korda's search for...
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All About Shinnecock Hills, Host of the 2026 U.S. Open
Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk all things Shinnecock Hills on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Fresh off a round at this year's U.S. Open host venue, the two each bring three things that stand out to them about the course before diving into specific holes that will challenge…
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Takeaways from the 2026 PGA Championship with Trevor Immelman
After Aaron Rai's win at Aronimink, Andy Johnson is joined by CBS lead analyst and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman to discuss the 2026 PGA Championship. The two begin by recapping a chaotic Sunday on the CBS broadcast with almost 30 players in real contention to win a major during the final...
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2026 PGA Championship Preview with Kevin Van Valkenburg & Joseph LaMagna
Andy Johnson is once again joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a comprehensive preview of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The three follow a traditional "ten things" format for this preview episode, each bringing...
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Pro Golf Check-In Ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a roundtable discussion on the biggest risers and fallers of 2026 ahead of next week's PGA Championship. To start this episode, Andy shares some insight into what we'll see at Aronimink Golf Club, a Donald Ross...
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Live from St. Andrews - The Old Course and Fife
Andy Johnson is back at home after a weeklong visit to Scotland and multiple rounds at the Old Course at St. Andrews. He's first joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches to recap their bucket-list trip as Matt shares his thoughts on his first visit to the Home of Golf. The second half of this...
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Life & Content on the Korn Ferry Tour with James Nicholas
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with Korn Ferry Tour pro James Nicholas. James shares details about the mental work that helped him win his first KFT event in Colombia earlier this year before diving into about his background as a college football player and his...
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Takeaways from the 2026 Masters with Trevor Immelman
Following Rory McIlroy's repeat at Augusta National, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the 2026 Masters Tournament. Andy and Trevor discuss McIlroy's sixth major championship victory and the path that led him to just the fourth...
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2026 Masters Preview with Brad Faxon
With the first men's major of 2026 finally upon us, Andy Johnson is joined by Brad Faxon to preview the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament. Fresh off a trip to Augusta National, Brad shares insight from his recent round and details what makes this one of professional golf's greatest tests.…
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Bernhard Langer on Augusta National, the “Big Five,” & His Life in Golf
Andy Johnson is joined by two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer. In this wide-ranging interview, Langer discusses his storied career with over 130 worldwide victories. He provides insight into his two wins at Augusta National ahead of next week's Masters…
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Making Amazon's Rory Documentary & 10 Masters Favorites for 2026
Ahead of next week's release of "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" on Amazon Prime, Andy Johnson is joined by director Drea Cooper on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Drea discuss his latest documentary, focusing on Rory McIlroy's final round at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Drea...
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Takeaways from the 2026 Players Championship with Kevin Van Valkenburg & Joseph LaMagna
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to recap the 2026 Players Championship. The three dissect the course setup at TPC Sawgrass and the challenges that Pete Dye's Stadium Course presented to the best players on the PGA Tour last week. Andy, Kevin, and...
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Rory McIlroy Gets Honest on New Career Goals, a Ryder Cup Captaincy, and His Future in Golf
On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, five-time major champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy sits down with Kevin Van Valkenburg to talk legacy, career goals, life after golf, and his bucket list courses. Thank you to Optum for their support of our Players...
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2026 Players Championship Preview & Fried Egg Stories: Making TPC Sawgrass
Andy Johnson is joined by Sean Martin of the PGA Tour to preview the upcoming 2026 Players Championship. Andy and Sean discuss the quest for a third win at TPC Sawgrass for both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, breakout players to watch like Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, and make their...
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Drafting a New PGA Tour Schedule
With Brian Rolapp's pre-Players press conference less than a week away, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the potential changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule. The three draft their "must-have" events as they attempt to put together an ideal 25-event...
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Bacon & Egg on Anthony Kim, Patrick Reed, & Other Big Golf Topics
Andy Johnson is joined by CBS Golf's Shane Bacon on the latest Fried Egg Golf Podcast. They discuss Anthony Kim's comeback and his recent win at LIV Adelaide, Patrick Reed's move to a full DP World Tour schedule for 2026, and the potential changes to the PGA Tour's schedule coming next year.…
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Stewart Cink on His 2009 Open Win, U.S. Ryder Cup, & More
Andy Johnson chats with 2009 Open Championship winner and reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion Stewart Cink on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Stewart discusses his long career in professional golf, with 2026 marking the 30-year anniversary of his first win on the Nike Tour. The two...
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Way-Too-Early Masters Storylines for 2026
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for an early look at the 2026 Masters. The three of them discuss players to watch between now and mid-April, including Chris Gotterup (who won in Phoenix after this was recorded), Ludvig Åberg, and Cameron Young....
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2026 PGA Tour State of the Union with Trevor Immelman
2008 Masters champion and CBS Golf Lead Analyst Trevor Immelman returns to The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Trevor joined Andy Johnson for a "State of the Union" discussion ahead of last week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. The two discuss young players to watch on the PGA Tour, Brooks...
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Golf Architecture with Blake Conant
On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy chats with golf architect Blake Conant. The two discuss Blake's transition from shaper to architect, his experiences working with the likes of Tom Doak and Brian Schneider, and the differences between working on a solo project and a project as...
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Koepka's Return, LIV's Future, & Storylines for 2026
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss some of the biggest storylines in men's professional golf in 2026. To start, the three talk through Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA Tour and Brian Rolapp's Returning Member Program that allowed him to…
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Will Zalatoris Talks Injury Comeback, Augusta National, & Much More
Andy Johnson is joined by 2022 FedEx St. Jude Champion Will Zalatoris for this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Will have a wide-ranging conversation, covering topics such as Will's health entering 2026, his move to a broomstick putter, and growing up with Scottie Scheffler and...
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Yolk with Doak 46: Social Media & Golf Course Architecture, New Zealand, and Listener Questions
The Yolk with Doak is back! Andy Johnson kicks off 2026 alongside Tom Doak for a three-hour conversation. The two discuss Tom's social media hiatus and how Instagram has impacted his career as a golf course architect before discussing some of his recent work at Wild Spring Dunes, Childress Hall,...
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Renovating a Course with Jason Meersman
For the final episode of 2025, Andy Johnson is joined by Jason Meersman, golf course superintendent at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT. As part of our superintendent series, Andy and Jason discuss the club's ongoing renovation and the importance of preserving its history while also adding...
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Geoff Ogilvy on the Australian Open, Worldwide Golf, & 2026 Presidents Cup
After a few weeks of professional golf Down Under, Australian golf legend Geoff Ogilvy joins Andy Johnson on The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Geoff unpack the 2025 Australian Open at Royal Melbourne and Geoff shares his thoughts on where his national championship stands in the men's...
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10 Years of Fried Egg Golf
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of his first newsletter, Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Garrett Morrison, Will Knights, and Brendan Porath to look back at the last decade of content. The four share stories about the beginning stages of the company, how each of them joined the Fried...
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Scottie or Rory's Year? Answering the Biggest Questions from 2025
Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a year-end roundtable on men's professional golf. The three first decide between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy for 2025's Player of the Year before discussing their favorite stories and breakouts from this...
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Emptying the Mailbag: Latest Top 100 Rankings, Favorite Clubs, & TGL Season 2
Andy Johnson returns with another mailbag episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast just in time for your Thanksgiving travels. Andy gives his thoughts on Golf.com's new Top 100 Courses list before answering listener questions about the "golf bubble" in Aiken, South Carolina, the future of Yolk with...
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Golf Architecture Mailbag: Manufacturing, Mitigating Technology, & More
Garrett Morrison returns to the feed as he joins Andy Johnson for a golf architecture mailbag episode! Andy and Garrett answer questions submitted by Fried Egg Golf Club members using FEGC's new discussion forum. The two discuss the future course ownership models, the process of rating nine-hole...
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Big Thoughts on Golf with Kevin Van Valkenburg
Andy Johnson sits down with Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the game of golf. The two dive into their thoughts on the future of the game, touching on Artificial Intelligence, the impending rollback, and how professional golf will handle its...
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Five Players from the Fall and Golf in England
With the PGA Tour's FedEx Fall almost done, Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Joseph LaMagna to discuss five standout players from the fall swing. The two discuss the emergence of Michael Brennan and his stunning off-the-tee performance at the Bank of Utah Championship, Rico Hoey's move…
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