

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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Jun 15, 2023 • 2h 11min
Joel Dahmen, Speculation, & LACC Prep
Joel Dahmen joins the show (1:11:32). Joel reveals how he found out the shocking merger news, intricate details of how LACC will play this week, and how dramatically his life has changed with Netflix fame. Before Joel, we react to the Monahan health news and the latest Tour + PIF chatter.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

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 44min
Bryson, Tommy, Scottie, Sam Burns, Fitz, Poston, Wilcox, Tim Tucker, Adrian Rietveld, Ian Finnis
Beautifully chaotic. We’re posted up on the range at the 2023 U.S. Open and all sorts of characters join the show: Bryson DeChambeau (46:02), Tommy Fleetwood (and his caddie Ian Finnis) (1:03:47), JT Poston, Scottie Scheffler, Tim Tucker, Sam Burns, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Willy Wilcox, Adrian Rietveld. Ian Finnis (Tommy’s caddie) confronts Dan. A big, big show for a big, big week at LACC.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

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 43min
Digesting Hypocrisy & The New Golf World
It’s been a few days since the shocking announcement of the Tour & LIV Golf coming together. We ponder on what the future of golf could look like, if it’s good or bad, where Jay Monahan goes from here, how badly Rory & co. were betrayed, and the importance of journalists reminding the world of tough truths. We also discuss smothering wildfire smoke, golf bags at airport bag drops, & a new rock & roll album.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

Jun 6, 2023 • 44min
PGA Tour & LIV Golf Merge — Emergency Pod
Monumental announcement — “the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) today announced a landmark agreement to unify the game of golf, on a global basis.” We instantly react to it all, and speculate about the future of golf.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

Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 39min
Billy Horschel, History, And The Rollercoaster Of Golf
Billy Horschel joins the show (54:57) to discuss his viral interview after shooting 84, the ups and downs of golf, and coming out better on the other side. Before Billy, Riggs and Dan breakdown Rose Zhang’s historic win at Liberty National, Viktor Hovland taking down Denny McCarthy at Jack’s place, the upcoming U.S. Open at LACC, Chad Ramey’s 13, Breaking 90’s return, a wholesome Father’s Day video, and The Score Bet’s unique involvement at this week’s RBC Canadian Open.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

Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 39min
Tyrrell Hatton: Negative Vibes Only
Tyrrell Hatton, a white whale of ours, joins for the first time (36:52). Tyrrell talks tempers on the course, his upbringing, criticisms of Augusta National, hitting mud balls, “Negative Vibes Only,” and much, much more. Before Tyrrell, Frankie, Trent and Dan discuss Rory’s comments on the Ryder Cup, an outlandish article on this generation of golf, a new idea for a World Hole In One Headquarters, and 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

May 30, 2023 • 1h 42min
It Was So Good I Would Have Paid For A Ticket
Frankie was bedazzled by Taylor Swift over the weekend. So was Busch. We discuss The Eras Tour at MetLife, a wild finish at Colonial, the Block Party shutting down early, an unofficial historic round, “saving it for the show,” the upcoming Memorial and 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

May 25, 2023 • 1h 48min
Megatron & The Fishers Islanders
Calvin Johnson joins the show (1:18:14). We discuss entering enemy territory as a known dominant figure, playing golf with his unique frame, and the underrated Michigan golf scene. Before Megatron, the crew delves into Brooks’ PGA celebration tour, Frankie’s day playing American top-10 track Fishers Island, Trent strapping into goalie pads vs Brooke Henderson, Michael Block haters (Kirk) vs DRap, Orca Whales sinking ships, Rose Zhang going back-to-back at Natty’s, and Chimp Empire.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

May 22, 2023 • 36min
Bonus Show — Michael Block
Michael Block joins the show. The Block Party takes over Fore Play.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

May 22, 2023 • 1h 32min
Koepka’s Coronation & The Block Party
Brooks Koepka wins the 2023 PGA Championship, his 5th major and 3rd PGA. Michael Block delivers a fairytale all week long, culminating with an ace for the ages. We react to and discuss it all: Brooks’ historic major run; the implications with LIV and the Ryder Cup; that bunker lip that crushed Hovland and Connors; Oak Hill’s standing as an iconic and true test of golf; major performance reviews for the likes of Rory, Scottie, and 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