This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Aaron Flener, caddie for J.T. Poston. Winners at the John Deere Classic this summer, Flener is looking forward to traveling to Hawaii next week for the Sentry Tournament of Champions. One of the jolliest caddies, it’s a treat for the Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz to spend some time with him over the holidays - drinks in hand! “Big Cat” reflects on ’22 and looks forward to ’23, and they open the mailbag to answer some listener...

In this episode of Under the Strap, we enjoy a great conversation with Jonathan Coachman, aka "Coach," a versatile sports announcer with current ties to the PGA Tour, CBS Sports, and @Sportsline. An alumnus of SportsCenter, Coach jumped into his current trajectory after nearly a decade with WWE - oftentimes playing alongside The Rock. Coach and Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz chat about his career path and tie it all back into the current golf narrative. Filled with wit and wisdom,...

This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Scott Fawcett, the creator of the DECADE Golf system. Fawcett has revolutionized golf strategy by combining experience as a professional golfer with data analytics and “poker mindset.” Hopefully, it makes more sense after listening to his chat with the Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz. Scott has had a front row seat helping both Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, along with hundreds of other notable pros and high-level...

This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Keith Stewart, longtime PGA of America professional, and now also, golf betting guru. Follow Keith’s insights on Twitter and Instagram @ReadtheLine_. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz, is caddying this week on Tour, so he and Keith linked up in person for a fun conversation. Keith helps to break down the RSM Classic and provides a wrap on the year that was on the PGA Tour. Notably, he also reminisces about his time at...

This episode of Under the Strap is a conversation with Sam Workman, caddie for Steve Alker on the Champions Tour. Alker has had four wins this season and leads the Charles Schwab Cup with two weeks remaining. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz chats with Workman on their journey and the highlights along the way. Sam shares fun stories about caddie life, including rooming with Fluff, as well as dinners served off the back of his pickup truck. Sam also expounds the exact moment he...

This episode of Under the Strap features retired NFL running back Danny Woodhead. The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz and Woodhead, both Nebraska natives, enjoy a fun conversation about football, golf and caddying. While Danny scored a touchdown for the Patriots in Super Bowl 46, the plus handicap had a highlight on the golf course this summer that he said equaled and from which his logo was born! Conversation about his career - Brady, Belichick, and Rivers name drops, plus others;...

In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, it’s Vegas! The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz brings on Rick Gehman, one of the top golf gambling experts around. Founder of RickRunGood.com, Gehman has developed his own proprietary analytics tools to gain an edge in this booming market. The guys brief on the Presidents Cup, Rick's pick to win Sanderson Farms (tied for the lead on the back nine!), how he evaluates players, a few to keep an eye on this season, caddies and what he’s got...

In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz catches up with Mark Immelman, brother of Presidents Cup International team captain Trevor Immelman. Mark, an accomplished broadcaster, author and golf coach, will be at Quail Hollow for the call and provided some interesting takes on this week’s event. Also, key moments in Trevor’s young playing days, perspective on the current fracture in professional golf as the son of the former commissioner of the South...

In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz riffs with Will Wilcox, professional golfer turned caddie for last month’s U.S. Amateur finalist Ben Carr. Wilcox has turned his life around in a big way in the last half-year, quite publicly, and he details the positive effects he’s realized. They break down in detail his U.S. Am experience that resulted in a 2023 Masters invite and bounce around stories from Willy’s playing days and his current gig...

In this week’s Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz catches up with Matt Minister, aka “Revy,” caddie for defending FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay. Recorded days before their recent BMW Championship title defense, Minister is on record as saying their season wouldn’t quite be a success without a win - now it is! He talks in detail about their approach to the Tour Championship last year with the FedEx Cup on the line, plus how grateful he is to be working...

In this week's Under The Strap podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz welcomes a handful of his peers as they readied for round three of the Wyndham Championship: Aaron Flener (J.T. Poston), A.J. Montecinos (Adam Svensson), Billy Spencer (Sungjae Im), Steve Hale (Richy Werenski) and trainer Cornel Driessen. Our host recaps the breaking news of the day when Will Zalatoris parted ways with caddie Ryan Goble and how Austin Smotherman affected the cutline – and his standing in the...

In this week’s Under The Strap Podcast, The Caddie Network host/analyst John Rathouz welcomes Hiram Sapp, CEO/President of SappSuperStarSports, and Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst for ESPN.com. Sapp shares info about his upcoming projects that will give opportunities to minority golfers and caddies, as well as stories from his past – including time spent with Tiger Woods. Later, Collins provides insights into the caddie partnerships of the Top 10 players in the world. See...

In this week's Under The Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by Ron "Bambi" Levin, a veteran PGA Tour caddie. Ron has been a caddie since 1987 and has carried the clubs for Jack Nicklaus, David Duval and Anthony Kim, among others. Ron also was on the bag for Todd Hamilton in 2004 at Royal Troon when they won the Open Championship. Podcast topics covered include: his experience at St. Andrews, home to this week's Open Championship; caddying at the LIV Golf London...

In this week's Under the Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by Diane Knox Balas, a golf media personality. Diane is the sister of PGA Tour player Russell Knox and she has carved out her own space in the world of professional golf media. Diane is the first female guest on the Under The Strap Podcast and topics covered include: golf betting; Diane's background in media and her journey from Scotland to the States; this week’s Scottish Open and the upcoming Open...

In this week's Under the Strap golf podcast, The Caddie Network's John Rathouz is joined by veteran PGA Tour caddie Billy Foster for 2022 U.S. Open week at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Foster currently caddies for No. 15-ranked Matthew Fitzpatrick, who won the 2013 U.S. Amateur in Brookline. Foster has caddied for 40 years and has been on the bag for Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods. Foster is revered in golf circles, is a great storyteller...

In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz interviews Jim "Bones" Mackay, caddie for Justin Thomas, following their win at the PGA Championship. Additionally, Rathouz recaps an eventful week at the Charles Schwab Challenge that included a number of sitdown discussions with the caddies for Kevin Na, Abraham Ancer, Max Homa and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Under the Strap podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz is joined by veteran PGA Tour caddie Tony Lingard for PGA Championship week at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla. Tony has been on a bag for the last three golf majors held at Southern Hills and has more than 40 top-10 finishes on his résumé, which has earned him the nickname Top 10 Tony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz was joined by caddies Neil Oxman and Herb Stevens, two old-school loopers who got their start as college kids back in the 1970s. Both Neil and Herb went on to successful careers outside of golf, but still enjoy sharing stories about their times on the PGA Tour with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Handicaddie is an app that is modernizing caddying, and founder Graham Curry joined 'Under the Strap' to talk about his new business that was voted one of Ireland's best startups.  Curry has been a caddie since he was a young lad and is currently looping at Kingsbarns in St. Andrews. He has made it his mission to understand the ins and outs of the business from every angle. The Irishman has plenty to say about the experience of playing golf in Ireland, including his favorite hidden-gem...

You'll never believe what Mike Weir's caddie, Brennan Little, did while downing a few beers while Weir was making the media rounds after winning the 2003 Masters. Little joined John Rathouz to fill in the blanks on that historic win for Canada and preview aspects of the 2022 Masters, including another astonishing trait Tiger Woods possesses. You'll hear what Little believes the effects could be of the latest course changes at Augusta National Golf Club and why he's hesitant to reference all...

In this week’s “Under the Strap” podcast, our John Rathouz welcomes Duane Bock, longtime caddie for Kevin Kisner. Bock, a Long Island native, who won the prestigious North and South Amateur in 1992, played professionally through the 90’s before jumping into the caddie world in the mid-2000’s. Also known for his enormous calves, he met Kisner at a U.S. Open qualifier in 2007 and they have teamed up for all four of Kevin’s PGA Tour wins - including the 2019 Match Play. Filling in the blanks on...

Before the start of the 2022 Players Championship, our John Rathouz sat down for a chat with caddie Mark Carens — a man who knows TPC Sawgrass better than most, having won the tournament while on the bag of Si Woo Kim in 2017. In the pod, Carens tells a story about how the Sunday before the 2017 Players he and Kim were playing their own practice round on the back 9. Carens was recording Kim with his camera and before Kim hit on 18, Carens said, “one-shot lead on the last,” and then Kim...

In this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, our John Rathouz sits down for a chat with Reynolds Robinson, caddie for PGA Tour player Joseph Bramlett. Robinson is a fascinating person. He grew up in New York City, excelled at basketball as a youth, became an accountant and didn't become interested in golf until age 28... And now, since 2006, he's been a caddie at the highest levels of professional golf. He shared some great stories about his life, validating moments as a caddie thanks to...

In this week's 'Under the Strap' podcast, our John Rathouz sits down for a chat with Justin York, who -- after a lengthy and successful run with Chez Reavie -- now caddies for South Korea's Seung-yul Noh. York has plenty of great stories to share from memorable loops at Whisper Rock to meeting his hero, Troy Aikman, a look into his approach to caddying, his love of all things Larry David, what it was like to work for Colt Knost, a look at this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open and a whole...