No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

2 time NBA Champion turned college golfer JR Smith joins Soly to share his story of going back to school and competing on the golf team at North Carolina A&T. Smith also details his first exposure to golf, his favorite experiences in the game, some great stories from his career in the NBA, and the lasting opportunities he hopes to create for others.  This was a thrill to have him on the pod - a huge thank you to JR for his time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke List beats Will Zalatoris in a playoff to win at Torrey Pines, Viktor Hovland wins at Dubai in a playoff over Richard Bland as Rory rinses one on the 72nd hole and Lydia Ko notches another title as she edges Danielle Kang at the LPGA Gainbridge.  We break down all three tournaments, plus a better than expected Torrey Pines, Zalatoris's putting, Rahm, Rory's increased use of his 3-wood and some listener questions as well.We're also proud to announce that we've partnered with our friends at Callaway to bring you a customized Rogue-ST NLU headcover with the purchase of a Rogue ST 3-wood.  Here’s how to pre-order:1) Pick and customize your Rogue ST 3-wood2) On the Order Summary page (first page of checkout), enter code: NLU to add the headcover to your cart for free. 3) Pre-orders begin shipping on 2/18/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Scott makes his debut on the pod ahead of this week's Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic to offer some great perspective on his career, the changes he's seen in the professional game, goals for the future, working with Steve Williams, and some great insights on both his close calls in majors and his win at Augusta in 2013.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soly, Tron and Neil are back in the Killhouse to recap Hudson Swafford's win at PGA West as well as the Euro Tour event in Abu Dhabi, the reaction to the US Women's Open purse increase, the LPGA tournament of champions, some listener questions and a quick visit from Akshay Bhatia after his first win on the Korn Ferry Tour (34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leona Maguire joins the pod to recap her rookie season on the LPGA tour and her sensational performance at the 2021 Solheim Cup.  We also get into her amateur and collegiate career, the positive momentum surrounding the LPGA tour, future venues for the majors and a ton more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soly and Tron are joined by longtime friend of the program Kevin Van Valkenburg to recap the wild finish in Hawaii as Hideki wins with an unbelievable shot on the first playoff hole. Plus a look ahead to the LPGA season opener, this week's announcements surrounding the PGA Tour Netflix series, recent developments around the Saudi event and a ton of listener questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOOD MORNING DAHMEN! Joel Dahmen returns to pod fresh off his week at the Tournament of Champions in Maui.  We discuss his progression through professional golf from the mini tours to becoming a winner on the PGA Tour as well as a number of current topics in the game from greens books to alternate tours, his practice round match with Phil and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Smith shoots 34 under (!!) and wins the Tournament of Champions in Maui as the field obliterates a soft and windless Plantation Course at Kapalua. We recap the birdie fest to kick off the calendar year. Plus, Bryson ditches the dumb hat, some exciting future locations announced for the US Women's Open, NFT country clubs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Fleetwood returns to the NLU podcast with a recap of his struggles in 2021, his experiences in the Ryder Cup and a look to what's ahead in the 2022 season as well as his take on the future of the European Tour and the worldwide landscape of professional golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much like the PGA Tour, the NLU Sunday night podcast returns from a brief holiday break as the guys gather to preview the upcoming year in golf.  We also play our "Who won that tournament last year?" game, answer some listener questions and make some season long picks with Draft Kings. Soly closes the pod with a chat with Alex Urban, Executive Director of the Tournament of Champions, to get an inside look at how the tournament operates and seeks to improve on a yearly basis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices