TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up

The Women's British Open is this weekend at famed Carnoustie so we brought in a true Scotsman, John Huggan, to talk about it. An up-front caveat, though, we spend more time discussing golf at large than we do Carnoustie, because in John's words, there's just not that much going on. So come for Tron and Randy discussing news of the day in the first part of the episode, and stay for John Huggan discussing his wider thoughts on the game of golf in the second part. You can find John writing at Golf Digest, and on twitter @johnhuggan. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from traveling and in preview mode on the TrapDraw! This week Tron and Randy head to Omaha, NE, in conjunction with the Korn Ferry regular season championship. They catch up on some items to start the show before welcoming on friend of the pod, and Omaha lifer, Michael Wilhelm. Michael shares all kinds of great insight and knowledge into what makes Omaha a wonderful place. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we talk to architect, writer, and author Jim Hartsell about his new book, "The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King-Collins Golf and the Creation of Sweetens Cove". Available now for pre-order from back9press.com the book will ship in early September--perfect timing for you to get ahead of your Holiday shopping. Before discussing his book on Sweetens Cove, Jim discusses the influence Scottish golf has had on him, as well as classic golf writing. In fact, Jim has a series on Scottish golf currently going at our website, www.nolayingup.com, and has pieces in 'The Golfers Journal' and 'Links Diary'. He and Randy then get into his new book, how it came to be, and a little bit of what it's about. Jim's passion for writing, Scottish links, and that wonderful little 9-holer set into the Sequatchie Valley in Tennessee permeates this discussion. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a conversation with Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols on twitter) all about the women's golf and the LPGA tour. Since the last time Randy caught up with Beth Ann back in early May a lot has happened--Nelly Korda is a major champion and #1-ranked player in the world, Yuka Saso took home the US Women's Open at Olympic (thanks, in part, to Lexi's Sunday collapse), and so much more. Randy asks her about the Evian and its standing on the women's major championship circuit, the Solheim Cup, and the new Commissioner. Lots of ground covered in this one and thanks as always to Beth Ann for his knowledge and insight. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe the forgotten country in the UK, the TrapDraw heads to Wales this week in conjunction with the Euro Tour to learn a bit about the place. Randy is joined by golf writer and Welshman, James Corrigan, to discuss the joys and beauties of his home land. From sights to see, cities to visit, and courses to play, we think you'll learn a thing or two about the country and maybe even be inspired to visit one day. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TrapDraw is headed to Midland, Michigan along with the LPGA Tour this week to explore an area of the country that is often overlooked. Tron and Randy touch on a number of different topics to begin the episode before welcoming on former Midland resident, and Randy's old pal from graduate school, Scott the Arborist. Scott spent several years living in Midland after school and shares all the knowledge he has about his former home. Plus, a fascinating discussion on trees breaks out towards the end of the show. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it, the final installment of the 'A Course Called America' Book Series! Randy and Tom Coyne discuss the conclusion of the book, talk about the golf lists at the back, and answer listener-submitted questions. The final 25 minutes of this episode is very special--Tom's father, Jim, the main inspiration behind the journey, joins to reflect on his own cross-country trip to San Diego so many years ago, as well as what it means to him to have read his son's words. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's TrapDraw is a worldwide exclusive! Lee Sanderlin, of Jackson, Mississippi, joins Tron Carter to discuss his penance for finishing last in his fantasy football league--24 hours in a Waffle House (with time off for each waffle consumed). The story went viral last week and Lee, a big TrapDraw fan, eschewed larger media outlets to give us the exclusive. Hear all about the ordeal--the strategy, worst parts, lives he touched--and much more about Lee. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with the third installment of the 'A Course Called America' book series, this time detailing the second half of the book (pages 195 and beyond). Randy and Tom chat about a litany of topics out of the book before welcoming on Ben Hotaling, one of the founders of Brough Creek National which Tom bestowed with the honor of the Great American Golf Course. Ben details what made him and his buddies create a seven-hole layout in one of their backyards, what he's learned along the way, and how people can go see and play it for themselves. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TrapDraw is headed to Maine this week in conjunction with the Korn Ferry stop! After a bit of housekeeping Tron and Randy welcome Maine native, Timothy Simons, on the show. He talks about growing up in Maine, how he found his way into acting, moving out to LA, and a lot more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices