The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

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 their time on the ground at LIV events. They wonder if LIV's money would have been better spent on building a championship-level golf course rather than a roster of players and debate what the future holds for LIV's "2.0" structure. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph then move on to the biggest news of this week: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's announcement of a new Tour Championship structure beginning in 2028. The three are all excited for this new-look match play format and focus on how to make the best television product possible out of two weeks of matches between the PGA Tour's top players. They also highlight the Tour's newfound venue flexibility as a traditional scoring won't matter for these matches beginning in 2028.   Beginner or scratch golfer, weekend warrior or tour hopeful—however you play, there's a Garmin device built for your game. Visit garmin.com to learn more. Potato chips are back! Our Potato Chip logo is on apparel, towels, headcovers, and more and they’re all available in the Pro Shop. Treat yourself and visit proshop.thefriedegg.com today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the recent performance of young stars like Michael Thorbjornsen, Jackson Koivun, and Blades Brown before picking the winner of the all-important 2026 FedEx Cup!   We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 such as Miles Russell and Preston Stout before making their picks for this year's Walker Cup teams. Andy then chats with Garrett Morrison about Merion Golf Club, the host venue for the 2026 U.S. Amateur. Garrett recaps his recent trip to the course and highlights how the setup will test the world's best amateur golfers next week.   We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more!   Preorders for Fried Egg Golf Volume 2 are open now through September 4th, to begin shipping October 7th. Go grab yours at proshop.thefriedegg.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler sit heading into the last major of the year, wonder if Cameron Young's putting will return to its early-2026 form, make their picks to win, and more. Andy then chats with Fried Egg Golf contributor Darragh Garrahy about the history of this year's Open Championship venue and the recent course changes made ahead of the tournament.   Mercedes-Benz is proud to be an Official Patron of The Open Championship. Visit mbusa.com for more details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 assess the chances of big-name players like Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, and Brooks Koepka before previewing Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at completing the Career Grand Slam. The two also discuss the golf course at length, proposing that Shinnecock Hills might just be the best venue the U.S. Open has to offer. They wrap things up with their picks to win the 126th playing of the U.S. Open.   Visit Dick’s or Golf Galaxy in-store or online to purchase the Maxfli Tour Series. To learn more about how T-Mobile supports the USGA inside the ropes and provides exclusive benefits to its members outside, visit https://t-mobile.com/usga  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss how Riviera Country Club held up against the top women's golfers in the world, the growing interest in golf course architecture, and what they're expecting from Shinnecock!   Check out the free edition of Golfshot in the Apple Store or Google Play, or upgrade for all the unique and powerful features of Golfshot Pro. Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 her first win at the event. From there, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph discuss a variety of pro golf topics, including Tommy Fleetwood's winless 2026, Scottie Scheffler's upcoming attempt to win the Career Grand Slam, and whether PGA Tour U is harming players more than it's helping them.   Visit garmin.com to browse the ongoing Father's Day Sale. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the world's best players in a few weeks.   Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code SGS for 20% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 round. Andy and Trevor then discuss the course setup at Aronimink and the challenges that players faced at the Donald Ross design. Trevor provides insight into both Aaron Rai's play on Sunday's back nine and Rai's methodical attention to detail when preparing for tournaments. To wrap things up, Andy and Trevor touch on the PGA performances of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler before looking ahead to next month's U.S. Open.   Learn more about Fried Egg Golf Club and join at thefriedegg.com/membership. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.