The fellas are talking equipment in this episode of Beyond the Fairway! The guys dive into some new tech, some throwback clubs and if there is a need for buying new equipment every year. The guys also hit on what the PGA TOUR can do to spice up the Fall Series and give tips and clues on how to spot a good/bad golfer. 02:05 - Equipment SZN 14:10 - Older Gen Getting Into Golf 20:40 - Oldest Club in the Bag 24:00 - Gear of Yesteryear 31:30 - How to Spice Up the Fall Series on PGA TOUR 36:40 -...

This week, Doug and Will are recapping the Presidents Cup and USA winning (again) over the International Team. The guys then chat about how to spot the difference between a private golfer and a public golfer. They also hit on the YouTube golf boom and what golf fans tune in to during a broadcast. 00:00 - Dougie Fresh and Friends 03:21 - Presidents Cup was a vibe 07:21 - Private golf vs public golf 13:18 - What fans want in a broadcast 16:21 - YouTube golf boom 19:46 - PGA TOUR and LIV Golf...

Will and Doug are looking at the Presidents Cup in Montreal this week and ask if the event if still relevant. The guys also chat about how viewership in golf is down across the board and discuss the article about billions of golf balls being lost each year. 00:00 - Welcome & Intro 03:50 - Will Heading North of the Border 05:34 - Doug Smith, Member-Guest Champion 12:05 - Golf Viewership & Ratings 20:08 - Is the Presidents Cup Relevant? 26:14 - Billions of Golf Balls Lost Each...

Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan...

On this weeks episode, Doug and Will chat about how much they miss match play on the PGA TOUR, returning to the gym to hoop at the rec league and Doug's introduction to SpeedGolf Rob, a social media personality who gives golf instruction by yelling and screaming. Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour...

Will and Doug are joined by the legend and one of the original kings of comedy, Cedric the Entertainer. Ced talks with the guys about his comedy career, his charity golf tournament and why he loves the game of golf so much. Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and...

Actor, writer, comedian, Army Combat Vet and lover of all things golf Lou Lou Gonzalez joins the show to discuss her passion for the game, her military background, being a woman of color in the game of golf PLUS she dishes on her Rap Foursome. 00:00 - Lou Lou Gonzalez Joins the Show! 02:27 - Golf Brands Working with Lou Lou 07:15 - Lou Lou's Military Background 13:50 - Why Lou Lou Loves the Game of Golf 29:15 - Creating Content and Lou Lou's Method 35:15 - Lou Lou's Road Blocks Getting into...

Doug and Will are back (finally!) and hitting on a number of topics in and around the game! The guys dive into Will’s continued travels and playing golf with DC’s political elite, the Olympics and why the format of golf in the Games isn’t great and we wrap the show with a tribute to Sonya Massey. 00:00 - BTF is Back & Will's Headphones 02:13 - Will Playing with Politicians 04:48 - Olympics in Full Swing 13:09 - Olympic Golf in Need of Format Change? 23:20 - Creator Classic Lacking...

Does Tiger Woods have a real chance at the Open Championship this week or is that major championship window finally closed for good? The guys discuss all things Open Championship for the last major of the PGA tour season. They recap Colin Montgomerie suggesting Tiger retire, Doug's barber shop adventures, and Trump making his tee time after an assassination attempt. Stay for their picks for the week, long shots, and guys over 50 most likely to contend. 00:00 - It's Open Championship...

Will and the Underrated Tour stop in Portland, OR while Doug escapes the Phoenix heat in Columbus, Ohio. Doug kicks off the show asking if Underrated Tour is the LIV Golf of junior golf. The guys recap the John Deere Classic and dive into Davis Thompson’s unique story. Luke Clanton is the first amateur to earn consecutive top-10s on the PGA TOUR in 66 years and is sponsored by Good Good golf which sparks an interesting convo on content. Will gets pressed about his crosshand swing at a Young...

It's a jam packed Beyond the Fairway with Doug and Will chatting about the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, if signature events are actually hurting the PGA TOUR, diversity on the PGA TOUR and how it's covered on TV and if Good Good golf is similar to the And 1 mixtape tour. 00:00 - Are Signature Events Hurting the PGA TOUR? 05:23 - Opportunities for Black Golfers & TV Coverage 21:15 - Seth Waugh Stepping Down at PGA of America CEO 25:58 - Why Should BTF Care About...

Doug and Will are all over the US and back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway. The guys chat about the John Shippen National Invitational, the Rocket Mortgage Classic and Doug tells a couple stories about being black in a predominantly white country club. 00:00 - BTF All Over the States 06:35 - Doug in the Motor City 14:09 - Travelers, Scottie and Big Oil 21:58 - Rocket Mortgage Classic Picks 27:55 - Tales from the Country Club Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe...

Doug and Will recap the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau winning his 2nd major title. The guys dive into Rory McIlroy coming up short again at a major and if he's being a bitch because of his behavior after the final round. We discuss the Golf Digest Open which the guys played in and their time playing together. 00:00 - Bryson wins the US Open 12:55 - BTF at the Golf Digest Open 19:50 - Wille Mack's US Open Experience 28:36 - Is Rory being a bitch for behavior after round? 40:00 - Tiger Events...

Doug and Will are PUMPED for the US Open at Pinehurst No 2 this week and breaking down their picks to win the 3rd major of the year in golf. The guys also jump into Scottie Scheffler winning (again) at the Memorial and if his season is diminished at all because some of the best golfers in the world are playing on LIV GOLF. The guys are joined by junior golf Ashley Shaw to discuss winning the John Shippen Cognizant Cup and playing in a LPGA event at 15 years old. 00:00 - Scheffler's Run...

The boys are back with another episode of Beyond the Fairway and we're chatting about Will's travels all over the world, the Golf Digest Open and our guy Willie Mack qualifying for the US Open! 00:00 - Will All Over the World 02:31 - BMW Pro-Am on KFT 09:58 - Show Goes Off the Rails 15:08 - Golf Digest Open 18:16 - Willie Mack Qualifies for US Open 25:02 - Shank of the Week Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional...

If you're suffering, help is available. Suicide and Crisis Hotline - 988 https://988lifeline.org/ Thearpy For Black Girls (available for men and women_ https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ Will and Doug discuss the passing of Grayson Murray, who took his own life at the age of 30. The guys chat about their recent interactions with Murray then bring on Bradford Wilson of Group Golf Therapy, who discusses his mental health journey and why he is such an advocate for seeing a therapist. 00:00 -...

Doug and Will break down everything from Valhalla and Xander Schauffele winning his first major at the PGA Championship. The guys get into Kelly Korda's dominance on the LPGA and if her win total is a bigger deal than Xander's first major. The guys also chat about how fun golf is when the biggest stars are all together and if Tony Finau is this generations Phil Mickelson. 00:00 - PGA Championship Recap 09:42 - Nelly Korda More Impressive than Xander Schauffele's 1st Major? 13:16 - Tony Finau...

Will and Doug break down all things for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla including their picks, tournament odds, and favorites to win. Will Rory McIlroy win his 5th major or will Brooks repeat this year to win number 6? Does Tiger Woods have a chance to win another major? Will Michael Block shock the world again or is there a newcomer on the way to warm our hearts? In the 19th hole roundtable, the guys respond to the negative comments people made on the HBCU Collegiate Championship. We...

Will and Doug are back and live from TPC Sawgrass for the 2024 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship. In fairway finds, the guys shoutout for Wyatt Worthington earning a spot in the PGA championship, debate Sam Snead’s 82 vs Tiger Woods’ 82, and report that Sun Day Red is currently reselling for $300+ on eBay. The guys also give their picks for the Wells Fargo Championship and discuss Phil Mickelson suggesting LIV players could boycott the majors for 00:00 - BTF Bandon Dunes Trip 04:57 - PGA...

Doug and Will quickly recap Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry winning the Zurich Classic before getting into the Grass League's high stakes par 3 that Doug was on the broadcast for. Marketing & brand guru Jordan Rogers joins the show to chat about Tiger Woods shouting him out at the Sun Day Red unveiling, how to build a brand, his time at NIKE and how he built his own brand after dealing his addiction. 00:00 - Rory & Lowry Win Zurich Classic 02:34 - Grass League High Stakes Par 3 05:47 -...

Special guest, Ben Baller, joins the podcast this week! Doug and Will dive into Ben's Zen-like approach to constantly reinventing himself, how professional golf can focus on attracting more fans, and betting on the golf course with your boys. Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda win AGAIN, and we ask what golf can do to amplify Korda's run and the women's game? The guys offer their picks for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and much more! 00:00 - Intro & Korda/Scheffler's Dominance 09:34 -...

Doug and Will are back to recap the Masters! Will attends the Masters for the first time as an influencer, Doug reviews the popular Taste of the Masters box, and we discuss Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance and how it compares to Tiger. In Fairway Finds, we discuss Bryson DeChambeau’s 3D-printed same length irons. What’re The Odds is back, and Doug is vindicated for his stance on Ludvig Aberg being ready for the Masters. We break down Jason Day’s Malbon Golf Championship sweater vest...

Doug and Will are back for season 4, and are discussing all things Masters Tournament! We dive into favorites for the first major of the PGA tour season, Doug gives bold predictions on Ludvig Aberg, we discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominance, and we bring back the crowd favorite segment, Shank of the Week, as well as new segments such as One of Us, Out of Bounds, and Fairway Finds. 00:00 - Welcome Back to Beyond the Fairway! 02:20 - Fairway Finds 11:09 - Out of Bounds 17:52 - 19th Hole...

Three seasons and 108 episodes later, Will Lowery (Underrated Tour/Golf Pass) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) are back for season four with a whole new attitude and vibe. Check out what you can expect to hear on the brand new season of Beyond the Fairway podcast.