

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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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Anthony Kim Experiment
Anthony Kim returns to golf this week. How will it go? Jake Knapp’s perfect swing breaks through on tour, Charlie Woods fires an 86, and we take From The Galleries including: Could someone or something buy a major? What hole of his career is Tiger on? Do you karaoke alone?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

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
H8er Time & Pro Golf’s Appeal Problem
A new series debuts: Riggs invites his biggest haters to 1 on 1 golf matches. Closest To The Pin returns with Tiger Woods & Miss Peaches questions. Masters invites go out, including one to LIV golfer, Joaquin Niemann. Charlie Woods will try to qualify for the Cognizant Classic. From The Gallery includes: What would Frankie shoot from the forward tees? How should one breakdown their pre-round practice time? Are tattoos frowned upon on the PGA TOUR?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

Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 30min
Confirmed Influenza & Paramedics Trucks
Tiger Woods withdrew last week due to illness. Paramedics trucks, sometimes referred to as ambulances, waited outside. We recap the full week from Zalatoris’ emotional weekend, to Spieth’s DQ, to Hideki’s historical win and beyond. Also, Frankie had an iconic weekend planned only for it all to go way, way wrong.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

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
Shane Lowry & Sun Day Red
Shane Lowry joins the show (36:09) and tells incredible Ryder Cup stories, offers a differing opinion on players’ role in the golf tour shake up, and even receives a surprise gift mid-show. Before Shane, the crew discusses Tiger’s launch of the Sun Day Red apparel line and Riggs’ question at the presser, and talks Riviera.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

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Too Wasted Phoenix Open?
Tiger Woods makes a big announcement. Riggs is there. And once again the WM Phoenix Open has people riled up: Zach Johnson snapped at fans, alcohol sales were cut off, and the entrance was closed. Is it too much? Plus: a big Barstool Pickleball Open announcement, the Good Good Desert Open live event debrief, the Super Bowl, and the Bronze Borrelli.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

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
Paige Spiranac & Hater Heaven
Paige Spiranac rejoins the show (4:46) for the first time in maybe 6 years? With just Riggs and Trent we talk inappropriate haters, early days Instagram and YouTube golf, Riggs getting a big head, going viral for both ripping a drive out of Trent’s mouth and bruising Trent’s ass after a drive gone wrong, and much, much more.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

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 35min
Nobody’s Above The Group Text Drama
It’s WMPO week and the whole squad’s live from Scottsdale. We debate if team golf could be integrated into the PGA Tour, breakdown Rory leaving the top golf stars group chat, and talk Wyndham winning at Pebble after weather cut the tournament to just 54 holes.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

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
Danny Scoops
The Tour announces a brand new $3B deal with Strategic Sports Group, but is it good for golf fans? For recreational golfers? Rory says tour eligible LIV golfers shouldn’t be punished if they return to the pga tour. Elon’s Neuralink has arrived. And we talk our own golf games, from Riggs’ new swing tip to Frankie’s putter choices.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

Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 49min
Scoop City Time
Anthony Kim is preparing for a comeback and we’re focusing on our efforts on breaking the next big scoop. A new Masters commercial airs with an unusual song choice. The Pebble AT&T has its best field maybe ever. Tiger will be returning soon; who will his caddie and his apparel partner be? We like Taylor Swift at Chiefs games, the Barstool Classic registration is upon us, Nelly Korda defeats Lydia Ko in a playoff as the LPGA’s 2024 start stays hot, and Brendan Gallagher has Frankie riled up after a suspension-worthy cheap shot.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

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 27min
Fore Play Defects, Featuring Akshay Bhatia
Young tour winner Akshay Bhatia joins the show for the first time (56:59) and discusses going pro at 17, embracing online golf, being taken under Phil Mickelson’s wing and seeing courses differently as a lefty. Before Akshay, the crew announces a defection to Triv League, considers whether Dunlap should take a LIV offer or not, applauds JT’s trending play, and chats about Torrey Pines, Jack turning 84, Killers Of The Flower Moon, The Crown, Scrabble and the PGA 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