

Fore Play
Barstool Sports
"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Dan Rapaport, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, discussing freely and openly everything golf. There is nothing like it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod
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Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 46min
Inside the Presidents Cup with Captains Brandt Snedeker & Geoff Ogilvy!
2026 Presidents Cup Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy join the podcast. With the event headed to Medinah, the captains discuss what makes team golf so compelling, the U.S. team’s dominance, how the International squad continues to come together, and Medinah’s course setup following renovations led by none other than Ogilvy himself.
Before that, the guys react to some (mean) comments from an old friend, talk about getting back into fitness, the renaissance of sports trading cards, and share an update on the Internet Invitational!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 60min
TIGER WOODS HAD ANOTHER BACK SURGERY
On todays’ pod the boys react to the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods undergoing another back surgery, discussing the potential implications for his future. They then shift gears and react to the recent clip where PGA President Don Rea delivered an unexpected rendition of Eminem’s Lose Yourself. As always they discuss much more, including Jerry Jones and the business of sports, Xander Schauffele’s impressive victory in Japan, and brands that they cannot live without.
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Tiger has another back surgery
15:50 - Why is Tiger so injury prone?
34:50 - PGA president raps Lose Yourself at Ryder Cup
47:50 - Jerry Jones & the business side of sports
1:06:50 - Xander Schauffele wins Baycurrent Classic
1:14:30 - Brands we cannot live without
1:19:25 - Golf & society in Japan
1:30:15 - Jon Rahm taking three months off
1:31:40 - Alistair Docherty update
1:35:05 - Foreman scrable vs. Dallas StarsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 37min
One Last Tiger Roar?
On today’s episode, the guys break down Trent’s latest Breaking 85 attempt and reflect on how far his game has come. From there, they cover the Yankees extending their season, the growing risks of AI in today’s world, and the burning question on every golf fan’s mind: when will Tiger Woods make his long-awaited return to tournament golf?
0:00 - Intro
2:45 - New Breaking 85 out now!
14:10 - How do you hit it farther?
22:10 - Yankee extend series vs. Blue Jays
32:40 - Ai is getting out of control!
54:05 - Close to the downfall of smart phones?
1:06:31 - How close is Tiger to a return?
1:26:15 - Player update: Max Homa
1:29:25 - NHL Season openerYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 59min
How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!
The boys are buzzing after cashing their $80,000 Writer Cup bet on the Cowboys. The money talk continues as they dive into LIV Golf’s reported billion-dollar losses and what it means for the league’s future, before wrapping things up with listener voicemails and Trent’s encounter with Oz the Mentalist.
0:00 - Intro
1:50 - $80,000 Writer Cup bet hits!
18:15 - Mark Sanchez & Emergency rooms
22:40 - Shoutout Greg Olsen!
25:15 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match
29:00 - New Breaking 85
31:30 - Fall golf is here!
37:25 - LIV Golf bleeding money
1:14:20 - Alistair Docherty’s top-5 finish
1:19:50 - No more gimmie putts in match play?
1:27:15 - Would you do the hot chip challenge to play Augusta?
1:30:25 - An insane Scottie stat
1:35:50 - Trent sees Oz the MentalistYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 50min
Total System Failure with Kirk Minihane
Kirk Minihane joins the show to break down the total system failure of the United States Ryder Cup team. The conversation covers what went wrong this year, potential candidates for the next captaincy, and how the U.S. can fix things moving forward. The boys also weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Bethpage crowds as the media scrutiny continues to build.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sep 29, 2025 • 2h 18min
Ryder Cup Reaction: Where Do We Go Now?
Our full knee jerk reactions to the 2025 Bethpage Ryder Cup. The fans, the envelope rule, Keegan’s captaincy, Bethpage’s course setup, USA’s Sunday charge, TV coverage, Lowry’s putt. All of it.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 37min
Ryder Cup Eve
The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, USA vs Europe. We are live in Long Island we talk everything Ryder Cup the captains, course setup, who will be paired with who, the upcoming weather and even what they wore. Brandel had some things to say about Bryson so we dive into that and we are wrestling what to make a $80,000 bet on. All on this show.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 39min
Ryder Cup Week with Brandt Snedeker
It’s finally here. It’s Ryder Cup week and we’re joined by Team USA vice captain Brandt Snedeker talking course setup, pairings strategies, controlling nerves and hearing first tee stories from Brandt’s Ryder Cup playing days. Before Brandt, we discuss Bryson and Rory getting spicy with each other and a former European player saying crowds are too wild for wives and girlfriends to even attend.
0:00 - Intro
3:20 - Finally Ryder Cup week!
11:10 - Riggs vs. Frankie at Bethpage Black
15:00 - Riggs vs. Kirk hater match
19:15 - Barstool Golf Ryder Cup merch
27:05 - Bryson chirping Rory?
36:45 - Rory doesn’t care about the Ryder Cup?
41:00 - New York crowd expectations
53:35 - Finally a close Ryder Cup?
1:02:20 - Ryder Cup live show at Borrelli’s!
1:07:45 - Brandt Snedeker joins the show!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 35min
Ryder Cup Deep Dive
Author Shane Ryan joins to take a deep dive with Riggs. We delve into the Ryder Cup’s history, the evolution into the spectacle that it is today, the true importance of captaincies, how to rank player characteristics, who should be the real favorite, home advantage over time and what we’re expecting to see this year. Plus Riggs discusses Bethpage Black being announced as the host for more majors.
0:00 - Intro
4:35 - Bethpage Black announcement!
17:55 - Writer Cup episodes
21:20 - Thank you for all the support!
25:40 - The Sentry leaves Kapalua
33:45 - Ryder Cup deep dive with Shane RyanYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 49min
Xander Schauffele Talks Ryder Cup, Fatherhood, & Much More!
Xander Schauffele joins the show to talk about becoming a father, battling through struggles in his game, his partnership with Patrick Cantlay, and looking ahead to the Ryder Cup. Before Xander, we dive into Scottie’s latest win and share a major announcement about our new partnership with Adidas.
0:00 - Intro
5:20 - Dave meets Frankie’s baby
15:30 - Major announcement about our partnership with Adidas
43:00 - Scottie wins Procore Championship
51:45 - 2025 Emmys
54:35 - Riggs & Franki’es Ryder Cup bets
1:02:20 - Xander Schauffele joins!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod


