TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up

Episode 100! What a world! In this one DJ and Randy unpack their trip last week to Branson, Missouri. Neither one had ever been to Big Cedar Lodge, let alone the Ozarks, but thanks to the fine folks at KemperLesnik were invited out to attend the grand opening of Payne's Valley, Tiger Woods' first public golf course design. To commemorate the occasion, the Payne's Valley Cup was contested between Team USA (Tiger and Justin Thomas) and Team Europe (Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy). This episode explores the three-day trip, from the match, to playing Ozarks National, Mountain Top and Payne's Valley, and finally some interesting happenings off the course. It was certainly an experience. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional tennis is rolling right from the US Open into the French Open. As such, there is no better time to catch up with ESPN's Grand Slam tennis host, Chris McKendry. Chris broke into television sports journalism in the early 90s, made her way to ESPN's Sportscenter a few years later and served as an anchor on that show for 20 years. She now hosts grand slam tennis. She discusses her love of tennis, breaking into sports media, hosting Sportscenter, and all of Randy's various inquiries into tennis and its stars. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Open is at Winged Foot in Westchester County so Tron and Randy brought on somebody that knows a thing or two about golf in the area--Wally Szczerbiak. Besides being a fellow alumnus of Miami University, Wally is an avid golfer, currently serving as commissioner of the hallowed Professional Leisure Tour. Before that, he enjoyed a 10-year NBA career, making the 2002 All-Star team. We picked Wally's mind about the best golf around metro New York City, where his passion for golf developed, and much more. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ANA Inspiration this week will be the LPGA's second major. As such, what better time for Randy to check in with Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols. The two put a bow on the Women's Open, peek ahead to the ANA, and discuss many other players and issues in the women's game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a special one. Spencer Hall (@edsbs on twitter) joins Tron and Randy to talk all about Atlanta. Spencer is one of, if not *the* inspiration for No Laying Up. What he and his friends did talking about college football served as inspiration for us to approach golf in a similarly fun, educational, and irreverent vein. We get in to all different aspects of Atlanta with Spencer and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get a bit windy this week as our attention turns to Chicago. Tron and Randy are joined by Joe B., Randy's childhood friend, Chicago resident, and general menace. JB tells tales from high school and college, and then shares his opinions on Chicago, his home for the last decade and a half. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're headed to the Northeast this week! The tournament is in the Boston area so who better to talk to than a man who did a lot of work there. Danny Woodhead, NFL veteran, former Patriot, and avid golfer joins Randy and TC to chop it up. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You many not know much about Greensboro, NC, but that's about to change. A city rich in history, famous denizens, culture, and nicknames, we promise you'll learn a lot from our guest, Greensboro's own Jim Dodson. Jim is a renowned golf author, former newspaperman, and current regional arts magazine magnate. He's a fantastic storyteller, with loads of knowledge on golf, Greensboro, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the PGA Championship at Harding Park this week it's a great excuse to catch up with the Merch Czar, Neil Schuster, former resident of San Francisco about all things Bay Area. Neil lived on the West Coast for over 5 years and shares his insights and opinions. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're headed to the Home of the Blues, Graceland, FedEx, and a gigantic pyramid--Memphis, Tennessee! There was only one man we could talk to this week, and that's CBS Sports's Kyle Porter. He joins Tron and Randy in the back half of the episode to discuss how he made a name for himself this time last year. Plus there's discussion on several things in Memphis and a few things outside of Memphis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices