The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast
by sandypars.com
Northern California’s golf podcast.We talk golf — the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. From local course recaps to PGA Tour chatter and conversations with folks who live and breathe the game.Perfect for commutes and range sessions.
Episodes
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Episode 105 | 2025 Open Championship Recap
Scottie Scheffler steamrolled Royal Portrush to win his first Open and fourth major at −17. We dive into Harris English’s quiet runner-up, Rory’s T-7 return home, and surprise top-fives from Gotterup and Haotong Li. Was Scheffler’s dominance thrilling or too clinical? Tune in as we break down the...
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Episode 104 2025 Open Championship Preview
The Claret Jug is back in Northern Ireland. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know heading into the 2025 Open Championship at the iconic Royal Portrush. We start with our Top 3 storylines—including Rory’s redemption arc, the ever-changing Irish weather, and how “Calamity…
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Episode 103 | 2025 US Open Recap
# J.J. Spaun stuns the field at Oakmont. We recap the 2025 U.S. Open, where Spaun battled back from a rough start to win his first major—capped off by a wild 64-foot birdie on 18. Oakmont was brutal, Robert MacIntyre showed pure class, and this one’s already a classic. Let’s get into it.
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Episode 102 | 2025 US Open Preview
The U.S. Open is here—and it’s going to be chaos in the best way. We preview the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont: the rough is brutal, the greens are evil, and the drama is already building. Who’s coming in hot, who’s due for a meltdown, and why this might be the most entertaining major of the year.…
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Episode 101 | 2025 PGA Championship Recap
Scottie Scheffler dominates Quail Hollow to win his first PGA Championship and third career major. We break down his clinical performance, Bryson’s close call, and the other key storylines from the week. Tune in for a quick recap and what this means for the rest of the season. Support The Sandy...
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Recapping 100 Episodes & PGA Champ Preview
An absolute incredible run. Our 100th episode includes recapping our favorite moments of the pod and previewing the 2025 PGA Championship. Help us celebrate 100 by tuning in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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Episode 99 | 2025 Masters Recap
The 2025 Masters had it all. Rory McIlroy finally completed the career Grand Slam, taking down Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff after a wild final round. Bryson was in the mix too, but faded late. We break down the key moments, the tension, and what Rory’s win means for the game. Support The...
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Episode 98 | 2025 Master's Preview
Back to doing what we love to do after a brief hiatus (life happens). Let's preview the 2025 Masters. A little rust, a lot of excitement, and all the storylines we're watching heading into the best week of the year. Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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152nd Open Preview - Royal Troon
Get ready for the 152nd Open Championship at the historic Royal Troon! In this episode, we dive into the rich history of this iconic course, home to memorable moments since 1923. Discover the challenges of its most famous hole, the par-3 8th known as the "Postage Stamp," and explore key…
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Recapping the 2024 US Open
Pinehurst delivered the most iconic US Open in recent memory with an incredible week capped off with a dramatic Sunday between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, ending with Bryson hoisting his second US Open trophy in 4 years. We recap all the highlights and lowlights (sorry Rory) in this...
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2024 US Open Preview
The American home of golf, Pinehurst No. 2, is primed to deliver a week we will never forget. The future staple of US Open golf stands before us ready to host 5 championships in the next 25 years and this year's rendition will set the tone. Join us for some course history, our top 3 things we're...
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2024 PGA Championship Recap
What a week in Louisville! We're back to recap the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, where Xander Schauffele led wire-to-wire. We touch on Schauffele's strategic brilliance, pivotal tournament moments, and the shocking arrest of Scottie Scheffler on Friday morning. We also discusses…
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2024 PGA Championship Preview
The 2024 PGA Championship is back at Valhalla Golf Club and we can't wait to see this year's edition of golf's 2nd major. Brooks Koepka looks to go back-to-back for a second time while Rory McIlroy returns to the site of his last major a decade ago. We cover that and Randy's first time caddying…
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2024 Masters Recap
The water at 11. A bad break at 12. That's what happens at Augusta and when you're chasing the world's best golfer, there's no room for mistakes. Scottie Scheffler is fitted for his 2nd Green Jacket in 3 years, establishing himself as the next generational talent. We talk him, others, Tiger, and...
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2024 Masters Preview
Hello friends! We're back for a tradition unlike any other with another Masters preview for 2024. Tune in for another exciting annual preview with a special guest to discuss this year's storylines, expectations, hot takes, and of course, our Nicklaus' and Normans. Support The Sandy Pars Golf...
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2023 Ryder Cup Preview
The 2023 Ryder Cup is here at long last. We catch up on some time away and preview the World's premier golf event, this year being played at beautiful Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy. We breakdown the teams, discuss what makes a good match play course, and round it out with some...
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151st Open Champ Preview & HMB Ocean Course Review
We're back previewing the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England. This whispy, wind-blown course looks to test the best in the world with its cheeky out-of-bounds areas, pot bunkers, and strong Westerly winds. Who's game best suits this course? Will a darkhorse emerge and...
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2023 US Open Recap
Wyndham Clark outlasts Rory McIlroy to win the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club becoming just the fourth player to win the U.S. Open the first time making the cut. We recap all the storylines including the course controversy. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing…
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Episode 87: 2023 US Open Preview
The 123rd US Open is at Los Angeles Country Club and we can't wait to dive into the storylines. We talk the course, the players, and our picks for the week. Will we have a 1st time major winner? Or will the three-headed monster of Rahm, Koepka, and Scheffler emerge with the trophy? We cover that...
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Episode 86: Bombshell Merger & Odin x Save Par Golf Shindig
Huge news in the world of golf with a preliminary agreement to include the Saudi PIF as a major investor on the PGA Tour. What does this mean for LIV golf? Will players be allowed to return? We discuss winners and losers as well as review what we got right and wrong in the last 2 years. Also, we...
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Episode 85: 2023 PGA Champ Recap with Dylan Smith
Brooks Koepka is BACK with his first major victory in 4 years, locking down his 3rd PGA Championship at legendary Oak Hill Country Club, holding off Viktor Hovland and a surging Scottie Scheffler. The Bay's biggest golf coach, Dylan Smith, joins us to recap a thrilling weekend and talk all things...
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Episode 84: 2023 PGA Champion & Tips For Staying Positive
The 2023 PGA Championship is here at iconic Oak Hill Country Club. We dive in and discuss who we think can tame the lightning fast fairways and deep rough this week complete with all our bets going into the 2nd Major. Plus, we discuss recent rounds and how to stay positive during a rough spell...
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Episode 83: 2023 Masters Recap
Jon Rahm with a dominant Sunday secures the green jacket and another unbelievable week at Augusta National is in the books. We recap all the week's happenings along with a course review of Memorial Park in Houston, Tx. Tune in! Support The Sandy Pars Golf Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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Episode 82: 2023 Masters Preview!
A million storylines, so little time! LIV vs. PGAT. Rory's chance for the grand slam. Scheffler hotter than last year for a title defense. Oh and Tiger Woods! Tune in for our annual Nicklaus' and Normans. Who will show up big time and who will falter on golf's grandest stage? Support The Sandy…
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Episode 81: The Players Recap & 'Rolling Back' the Golf Ball
Scottie Scheffler runs away with yet another huge tournament, this time The Players Championship at Pete Dye's signature course, TPC Sawgrass. We recap the top moments and reflect on this moment in time for Scottie's young but already illustrious career. Also, big news is the golf equipment world...
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Episode 80: PGA Tour Mega-Changes, The Players Champ
The PGA Tour dropped major news with its plans for the 2024 season with changes that included limited fields with no cut (sound familiar?). Will these changes improve the overall product? How do they impact non-superstar players? How will it impact LIV's ability to steal talent? We dive into all...
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Episode 79: Top 5 Worst Golf Traditions
Golf is steeped in tradition with some withstanding the test of time and others... due for an overhaul. On this episode, we discuss our Top 5 worst golf traditions we'd change or get rid of entirely. Also, we touch on the PGA Tour's new elevated tournaments and the impact they will have on the…
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Episode 78: President's Cup Recap
Team USA handles business with a wire-to-wire victory over Team International at Quail Hollow. Team International couldn't weather the LIV Tour defectors to keep the event tight down the stretch to a deep US squad. Tom Kim and Max Homa plant their flags in the President Cup as future stars. What...
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Episode 77: The President's Cup
The new season is off to a great start with a tremendous finish at the Fortinet Championship and the President's Cup kicking off this week at legendary Quail Hollow. The International team's depleted roster will have to face a tough, deep US team looking to make a statement. Who will be the team...
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Episode 76: Tour Championship Recap, LIV Defectors, and Catching Up
We're back after some much needed time off to recap the season that was. Rory McIlroy brings home the tour championship to salvage a tremendous season and holds off the player of the year, Scottie Scheffler. Also, there's been huge news in the LIV Tour roster with Cam Smith, Jaco Niemann, and...
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Episode 75: St. Jude Championship and Patrick Reed's Lawsuit
Will Zalatoris breaks through for his first PGA Tour win as president of the "Matter of Time" club. We discuss the bonkers finish to the tournament and whether Will's reaction to winning will be seen on the LIV Tour. Also, we ask whether Patrick Reed's lawsuit has any credibility and if he's...
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Episode 74: NCGA Tournament Recap and Course Review at Wente Vineyards
Another NCGA event is in the books and we recap our performance at the 2-man scramble tournament at beautiful Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California. We review how effectively we executed our game plan and discuss what we learned. Also, we provide an in-depth course review of the course. Where...
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Episode 73: Upcoming NCGA Tournament, Scramble Events, and Conway Farms Review
Fresh off a recent 4-man scramble event, we discuss the rampant cheating that most golfers experience in these types of tournaments. Is it something to expect? How often does it happen? How can it be mitigated? Also, we preview an upcoming NCGA tournament at Wente Vineyards with hopes to redeem...
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The Open Recap
Cam Smith graduates from the Matter of Time club to secure his first major at historic St. Andrews with an incredible final round 64. We recap the historic week including Rory's performance, Tiger's early exit, and check in on our Watsons and Van de Veldes. Also, we review the year that was and...
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The 150th Open Championship
The Open Championship is back at the home of golf, historic St. Andrews' Old Course. Tiger is back in action and the course is expected to play firm, fast, and with rather benign conditions for the legendary venue. We've got special guests and of course our Watsons and Van de Veldes for the week....
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Course Reviews: The Olympic Club (Ocean Course) & Yoca Dehe
We're back with a special course review episode! This week, we review Tahoe City's 9 hole course, The Olympic Club's Ocean Course, and Yoca Dehe. How many Mackenzies will we rank each? Will there be a new all time leader? Tune in to find out.
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NCGA Tournament at Poppy Hills and KPMG Recap
Another NCGA tournament in the books at Poppy Hills over the weekend has us reflecting on what competitive play is all about, even for low-stakes events like the NCGA's Weekend Net Tournaments. Join us and friend of the podcast Michael Sandrini to recap our round, discuss sandbagging, and what it...
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US Open Recap, Game Talk, KPMG Preview
Matt Fitzpatrick graduates from the "Matter of Time" club with an incredible US Open victory on the same course he won the US Amateur. Holding off Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler with excellent play down the stretch, Fitz becomes the first non-American to win both titles. Also, the boys are...
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US Open Preview and Bold Predictions Check-In
The 122nd US Open is underway at The Country Club along with all the storylines to go with it. Will Rahm defend his title? Will a first time winner emerge? We cover the course, the field, and the storylines for the upcoming week. Also, we do a mid-season check in on our bold predictions from...
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LIV Tour Updates, Memorial and US Women's Open Recap
A great week in golf was overshadowed with the news of more PGA Tour pros defecting for LIV. Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickleson, and Patrick Reed will no longer tee it up on PGA and we discuss the fall out and upcoming future standoff between the tours. What's next? Will more…
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LIV Tour Bombshell, Memorial, and US Women's Open
A bombshell in the world of golf this week as the LIV Tour announced the roster for its first tournament in London. Dustin Johnson is risking lifetime ban on the PGA Tour as the marquee player for the competition. What's the next move for the PGA? Who blinks first? Also, we bring in a special...
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PGA Championship Recap
Better late than never! Finally able to pod after a couple setbacks earlier this week. Congrats Justin Thomas! We dive into the PGA Championship and recap all the storylines and happenings during the second major of the season. How did our Nicklaus' and Normans fair this week? Join us to find out.
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Indian Valley & What Makes a Golf Course Great
We're back with another course review, this time for Indian Valley in Novato, California. We recap a recent round there and give our impressions of this gem of a course. Also, we discuss what makes a golf course great. What do you think makes a course better than others? Support The Sandy Pars…
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Bandon Dunes Recap and PGA Championship Preview
We recap an awesome trip to Bandon Dunes, discussing how the week went with a rather competitive group. Also, we give the REAL top 5 tips for a trip to America's great golf resort. Lastly, we preview the PGA Championship and discuss Phil's absence from his title defense. Tune in. Support The…
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Special 4/20 Episode - Cannabis' Place in Golf
With the rise in legalization, we felt it appropriate to discuss cannabis' place in the professional and muni game. Etiquette is a big part of golf, so where does it fit? What are the Top 5 must-haves for cannabis on course? Also, we preview Indian Valley with a fun game naming Zurich Teams. Tune...
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2022 Masters Recap and Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottie Scheffler asserts himself as the dominant force in golf with an incredible win at Augusta National to claim is first green jacket. Randy wins BIG from his November bet and we recap all the happenings from the week. Also, we breakdown Tiger's performance and a boys trip to golf-loving...
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Masters Week!
The best week in golf, Masters Week! Who would have thought 14 months ago we might get Tiger competing in this timeless event? Join us as we break down the field, give you our Nicklaus' and Normans, along with some bold predictions and things we'd like to see at this years tournament. Support The...
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Poppy Hills and Phil Mickelson News
Big news this week is Phil Mickelson is not playing the Masters. We breakdown his situation and speculate on how he can rectify his relationships with fans, the PGA, and his peers. Also, we recap a recent round at Poppy Hills along with some insight on new course enhancements on the property.…
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The Players Championship and Corica Park
Australian Cameron Smith with an incredible (and dramatic) final round to claim the 40th Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. After what seemed like endless delays, golf fans were delighted with a tremendous end to the tournament. We unpack the extended weekend and recap a recent round at Corica...
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Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Preview
Scottie Scheffler wins his second tournament in 3 weeks, hanging on down the stretch in US Open-like conditions at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Rory had plenty to say about how difficult the course played. What do you think? Do you enjoy watching players struggle? Also, we preview The Players…
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About this show
Northern California’s golf podcast.We talk golf — the good, the bad, and the ridiculous. From local course recaps to PGA Tour chatter and conversations with folks who live and breathe the game.Perfect for commutes and range sessions.
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