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 29, 2021 • 1h 52min
Collin Morikawa with Frankie Borrelli & a BUSY Weekend in Golf
Huge weekend in golf — a lengthy playoff in Connecticut, major dominance by Nelly Korda, and caddie stories from prison to the European Tour. Also, Frankie sits one-on-one with the no. 4-ranked player in the world, Collin Morikawa (01:22:12), talking Olympics, being good at golf, and more. Finally, Trent had a family reunion, Riggs is no longer eating, and Frankie’s Islanders were eliminated.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 24, 2021 • 2h 23min
Jon Taffer and The Promise of Authenticity
What does it mean to be authentic? To be genuine? How does that seep into our jobs? Do we still get nervous talking to players? We welcome Bar Rescue legend Jon Taffer (104:00) back to the show to discuss the new restaurant and golf challenges presented by COVID. How are people coping? How have they adjusted? How important have communication skills been for Jon? We also take several From The Galleries. Long show. You’re welcome.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 21, 2021 • 2h
Rahm’s Redemption — Full U.S. Open Recap
Jon Rahm electrifies Torrey Pines and snatches his first U.S. Open. We break it all down: tomahawk fist pumps, tree balls, the course, Bryson’s meltdown, Rory’s close call, Louis racking up runner ups, the streaker, Wolff’s transparency, 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
Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 58min
Call Him Uncle: It’s Fighting Time
The 2021 U.S. Open is here. It’s go time. It’s fight time. We breakdown our 3 days onsite at Torrey Pines: Trent putting a dummy mark on Kiz’s driver; Men of Streel catching up with Kevin Streelman; Brad Faxon’s history and the report of “Bryson declined”; much more. Then, we’re joined by Austen Dailey (90:37) who recounts the surreal saga of a fight he was involved in (with police and all) at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Monday qualifier this week. Big 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
Jun 15, 2021 • 1h 23min
Live from Torrey Pines: It’s U.S. Open Week
Podcasting live from the cliffs of Southern California, and joined by Craig Annis the chief branding officer for the USGA, we’re previewing the 121st U.S. Open championship. And we go through the history of our relationship with the USGA, both the ups and downs. Also: Rickie responded to Trent’s DM, Trent shot 122, Man Of Streel bought Riggs dinner, and Lurch accidentally exposed himself at Pebble.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 10, 2021 • 1h 57min
Hal Sutton: Battling Tiger, Sitting Phil & Winning Majors
Hal Sutton (51:27) joins the show for the first time. He tells seemingly endless stories about the famous “be the right club today!” win against Tiger at The Players Championship in 2000, pairing Tiger and Phil together at the 2004 Ryder Cup, playing with Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, giving Trent advice on breaking 100, and much more. Before Hal, we weigh in on the latest in Brooks vs Bryson, Rickie Fowler not qualifying for the U.S. Open, and Frankie vs Boston.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, 2021 • 1h 36min
The COVID Rahmshell, Olympic Collapse, Brooksy Wars, & Frankie vs Boston
Golf is BUSY. Jon Rahm with a 6-shot lead was forced to WD from The Memorial after being alerted he tested positive for COVID-19 in spectacular fashion. The U.S. Women’s Open saw a collapse give way to a rising new star. Brooks vs Bryson has continued to ramp up. Frankie Borrelli has taken on the entire city of Boston, and lived thus far to talk about it. A lot to talk about!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 3, 2021 • 1h 40min
Riggs Confesses, Trent Attacks <100, Frankie Ships Up To Boston
A lot going on. Riggs begins the show being confronted and confessing. The first episode of Trent’s breaking 100 series is out, and we discuss. Frankie survived games 1 and 2 vs Boston, but now he’s shipping up to Boston for games 3 and 4. Riggs is live from the U.S. Women’s Open, Spieth surrendered to Kokrak at Colonial, it’s Memorial week, 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
Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 39min
The Gravity of Snakes, Ruthless Rivalries, Pips and More
Do we have a global snake crisis? Who is going to win the Brooks vs Bryson rivalry? Will Frankie make it through the Islanders vs Bruins series without spilling someone’s blood? Could the Fore Man Scramble break 100 playing 4-man alternate shot? Can Lurch list everything he’s eaten in the past 2 days? It’s a throwback show taking a bunch of From The Galleries from you, the listeners.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 27, 2021 • 1h 52min
Dustin Johnson Joins, and the PIP Battles Are Heating Up
Dustin Johnson (80:26), the no. 1 ranked player in the world, joins the pod for the first time. We get great intel into DJ’s superstitions and the most nervous he’s ever been over a golf ball. Before DJ, we get into the infamous Brooks vs Bryson video and subsequent online banter. Does Phil run 100% of his Twitter account? How much is PIP impacting all of this?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
