

Fairway Rollin'
The Ringer
Joe House and Nathan Hubbard break down the latest headlines in the world of golf, with special guests, coverage of the major championships, and all the drama in the sport. Welcome to Fairway Rollin'!
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 21min
The Ramifications of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger With Smylie Kaufman
House and Hubbard start the pod with their initial thoughts on the merger, the timing of the deal, the reckoning of the PGA Tour’s hypocrisy in regards to Saudi Arabia, and how Tour players must be feeling (03:02). They are then joined by Smylie Kaufman, host of 'The Smylie Show' on SiriusXM, to get his perspective on the deal, how the PGA Tour will take care of golfers like Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, and the transition from player to media personality (28:35). They end by giving flowers to Denny McCarthy and Rose Zhang, and a quick preview of the Canadian Open (68:39).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardGuest: Smylie KaufmanProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 2023 • 52min
Recapping Emiliano Grillo’s Colonial Victory, Way-Too-Early U.S. Open Thoughts, and Previewing Memorial
House and Hubbard start the pod by recapping the Charles Schwab Challenge, including Emiliano Grillo’s victory (01:56). Then, they give their way-too-early U.S. Open thoughts as the next major event nears (16:26). After that, they preview the upcoming Memorial Tournament (32:55).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Return of Brooks Koepka, and Club Pro Michael Block Steals the Show at the PGA Championship
House and Hubbard start the pod by reacting to Brooks Koepka notching his fifth major win at the PGA Championship this weekend, discussing where this puts him among the top golfers in the world, and explaining its significance for LIV Golf (02:03). Then, they discuss the standouts at Oak Hill, including club pro Michael Block and his top-15 finish, Scottie Scheffler, and Viktor Hovland (22:20). After, they talk about players who underperformed, overperformed, and met their expectations (44:50).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 18, 2023 • 37min
Course Conditions Inside the Rope With Mark Hubbard and Final PGA Championship Thoughts
House and Hubbard are joined by Nathan’s brother, Mark Hubbard, to discuss and give his course observations, how the weather will impact performance, and the adjustments that he and other golfers will have to make heading into the PGA Championship (02:21). Then, the two give their last-minute thoughts heading into the tournament (16:46).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardGuest: Mark HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2023 • 1h 6min
2023 PGA Championship Preview With Justin Ray
House and Hubbard are joined by Twenty First Group’s Justin Ray to provide a deep dive into the PGA Championship this weekend. They start off by discussing the difficulty of the golf course (02:24) and the prospects of players like Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Rory McIlroy to win (14:58). Then they explore potential first-time winners, assess the participating LIV Golfers, and give out some under-the-radar plays (22:09). They end the show with their picks to win (58:01).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardGuest: Justin RayProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 51min
Another First-Time Winner in Wyndham Clark, AT&T Byron Nelson Preview, and Early PGA Championship Thoughts
House and Hubbard start the pod by discussing Wyndham Clark’s first PGA Tour win and other takeaways from the Wells Fargo Championship (02:25). Then, they have a brief discussion about who can take over as “shadow commissioner” in regard to Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (11:55). After, they preview this weekend’s AT&T Byron Nelson (30:04) and offer their early thoughts on next week’s PGA Championship (38:12).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 1h 11min
Midseason Review and Way-Too-Early Majors Picks With Shane Bacon. Plus, Wells Fargo Championship Preview.
House and Hubbard are joined by Shane Bacon, author and host of the ‘Get a Grip’ podcast, to discuss Tony Finau’s Mexico Open win, the state of Rory McIlroy, and their way-too-early picks for the PGA Championship and U.S. Open (02:03). After, House and Hubbard preview and give their picks for the Wells Fargo Championship this weekend (58:32).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardGuest: Shane BaconProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 47min
Zurich Classic and Chevron Championship Recaps, Tiger’s Ankle Surgery, and 2023 Mexico Open Preview
House and Hubbard start the pod by discussing Lilia Vu's first major win at the Chevron Championship, plus Nick Hardy and Davis Riley’s win at the Zurich Classic (01:43). After, they discuss Tiger Woods being sidelined for months due to ankle surgery and give their thoughts on LIV Golf’s outing in Australia (13:20). They end the show by previewing the Mexico Open at Vidanta (29:55).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 44min
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins the RBC Heritage, Jordan Spieth’s Resurgence, and Zurich Classic Preview
House and Hubbard give their takeaways from the RBC Heritage, including Matt Fitzpatrick’s victory, the tournament’s final round earning its highest television ratings in over 20 years, and Jordan Spieth heating up (01:34). After, they preview and give picks for the Zurich Classic this weekend (29:31).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Masters Afterglow and Winners and Losers. Plus, RBC Heritage Picks.
House and Hubbard tee off by discussing the factors that led to Sunday's final round of the Masters being the highest-rated golf telecast since 2018 (02:40). Then, they give their winners and losers from the weekend at Augusta (10:51). After, they preview the RBC Heritage and provide some picks for the tournament (00:00).Hosts: Joe House and Nathan HubbardProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices