The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

June Pro Golf Check-In: U.S. Women’s Open, Scottie’s One Win, & the Fitzpatrick Brothers 03.06.2026 1ч 23мин

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for the June installment of their monthly pro golf check-ins. The three each give one thing they're watching at this week's U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, primarily focusing on Nelly Korda's search for her first win at the event. From there, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph discuss a variety of pro golf topics, including Tommy Fleetwood's winless 2026, Scottie Scheffler's upcoming attempt to win the Career Grand Slam, and whether PGA Tour U is harming players more than it's helping them.   Visit garmin.com to browse the ongoing Father's Day Sale. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All About Shinnecock Hills, Host of the 2026 U.S. Open 27.05.2026 1ч 37мин

Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison talk all things Shinnecock Hills on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Fresh off a round at this year's U.S. Open host venue, the two each bring three things that stand out to them about the course before diving into specific holes that will challenge the world's best players in a few weeks.   Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code SGS for 20% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways from the 2026 PGA Championship with Trevor Immelman 20.05.2026 1ч 24мин

After Aaron Rai's win at Aronimink, Andy Johnson is joined by CBS lead analyst and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman to discuss the 2026 PGA Championship. The two begin by recapping a chaotic Sunday on the CBS broadcast with almost 30 players in real contention to win a major during the final round. Andy and Trevor then discuss the course setup at Aronimink and the challenges that players faced at the Donald Ross design. Trevor provides insight into both Aaron Rai's play on Sunday's back nine and Rai's methodical attention to detail when preparing for tournaments. To wrap things up, Andy and Trevor touch on the PGA performances of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler before looking ahead to next month's U.S. Open.   Learn more about Fried Egg Golf Club and join at thefriedegg.com/membership. Use our code FRIEDEGG at eightsleep.com/friedegg for up to $350 off the Pod 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 PGA Championship Preview with Kevin Van Valkenburg & Joseph LaMagna 10.05.2026 1ч 13мин

Andy Johnson is once again joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a comprehensive preview of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The three follow a traditional "ten things" format for this preview episode, each bringing three storylines to watch at the year's second men's major. They discuss the Wednesday press conference from a new-look PGA of America, Cameron Young's chances to push into a "Big Three" with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, and what to expect from Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after a tumultuous few weeks for LIV Golf. To end this episode, Andy, Kevin, and Joseph each give their pick to win the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday, May 17th. Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Golf Check-In Ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship 06.05.2026 1ч 32мин

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for a roundtable discussion on the biggest risers and fallers of 2026 ahead of next week's PGA Championship. To start this episode, Andy shares some insight into what we'll see at Aronimink Golf Club, a Donald Ross design located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He discusses course strategy and in-depth details about the architecture of the PGA Championship's host venue. Kevin and Joseph then join in to break down the 2026 performances of players like Min Woo Lee, Bryson DeChambeau, and Viktor Hovland before giving one pro golf storyline they're excited to watch this summer. Use our code FRIEDEGG at ⁠eightsleep.com/friedegg⁠ for up to $350 off the Pod 5. We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from St. Andrews - The Old Course and Fife 29.04.2026 1ч 36мин

Andy Johnson is back at home after a weeklong visit to Scotland and multiple rounds at the Old Course at St. Andrews. He's first joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches to recap their bucket-list trip as Matt shares his thoughts on his first visit to the Home of Golf. The second half of this episode is part of a live Fried Egg Golf Podcast recorded at the Byre Theater in Fife, Scotland. Andy chats with golf historian, author, and architect Scott Macpherson about the history of the Old Course and much more. Shop at perfectpractice.com and use promo code FriedEgg for 20% off. Use code FRIEDEGGPOD15 for 15% off at cobalt-golf dot com (good through April 30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life & Content on the Korn Ferry Tour with James Nicholas 22.04.2026 1ч 2мин

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with Korn Ferry Tour pro James Nicholas. James shares details about the mental work that helped him win his first KFT event in Colombia earlier this year before diving into about his background as a college football player and his passion for content creation. We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to shadyrays.com and use code: FRIED for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Think of your foursome and visit Rounds4Research.com to explore rounds and place your bids today to support the GCSAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways from the 2026 Masters with Trevor Immelman 15.04.2026 1ч 25мин

Following Rory McIlroy's repeat at Augusta National, Andy Johnson is joined by 2008 Masters champion and CBS lead analyst Trevor Immelman to recap the 2026 Masters Tournament. Andy and Trevor discuss McIlroy's sixth major championship victory and the path that led him to just the fourth back-to-back win at the Masters. They also highlight a runner-up finish from World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and how a middling Friday round likely prevented him from winning a third green jacket. The two touch on other top contenders from the week such as Cameron Young, Justin Rose, and Sam Burns before briefly looking ahead to next month's PGA Championship at Aronimink. Visit MBUSA.com/The-Masters for more. Use code SGS30 for 30% off at Bdraddy.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 Masters Preview with Brad Faxon 05.04.2026 1ч 21мин

With the first men's major of 2026 finally upon us, Andy Johnson is joined by Brad Faxon to preview the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament. Fresh off a trip to Augusta National, Brad shares insight from his recent round and details what makes this one of professional golf's greatest tests. Brad and Andy discuss a talented class of Masters first-timers, including PGA Tour winners Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, before diving into other contenders like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. To wrap things up, the two make their official picks to win this year's green jacket on Sunday, April 12th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernhard Langer on Augusta National, the “Big Five,” & His Life in Golf 01.04.2026 1ч 3мин

Andy Johnson is joined by two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Bernhard Langer. In this wide-ranging interview, Langer discusses his storied career with over 130 worldwide victories. He provides insight into his two wins at Augusta National ahead of next week's Masters Tournament and shares stories of his time on the European Tour alongside other stars like Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo. Andy and Bernhard also discuss the Champions Tour and what it takes to sustain success in golf into your sixties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Amazon's Rory Documentary & 10 Masters Favorites for 2026 26.03.2026 1ч 17мин

Ahead of next week's release of "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" on Amazon Prime, Andy Johnson is joined by director Drea Cooper on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Andy and Drea discuss his latest documentary, focusing on Rory McIlroy's final round at the 2025 Masters Tournament. Drea walks Andy through the process of making the film, revealing details about shooting at Augusta National and interviewing Rory and his family. Andy is then joined by producer PJ Clark to run through their current ten favorites to win the 2026 Masters with just two more weeks until the tournament. Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off: ⁠https://cobalt-golf.com/discount/FRIEDEGGPOD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscountable-productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Takeaways from the 2026 Players Championship with Kevin Van Valkenburg & Joseph LaMagna 18.03.2026 1ч 28мин

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to recap the 2026 Players Championship. The three dissect the course setup at TPC Sawgrass and the challenges that Pete Dye's Stadium Course presented to the best players on the PGA Tour last week. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph then discuss the event's winner, Cameron Young, and project where his career could go from here following his biggest win to date. They also touch on Scottie Scheffler's continued struggles, Brian Rolapp's press conference, and much more from one of the busiest weeks on the professional golf calendar. Thank you to ⁠Optum⁠ for their support of our Players Championship coverage. Use code FriedEgg for 15% off at https://www.mobjak.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory McIlroy Gets Honest on New Career Goals, a Ryder Cup Captaincy, and His Future in Golf 13.03.2026 34мин

On a very special episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, five-time major champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy sits down with Kevin Van Valkenburg to talk legacy, career goals, life after golf, and his bucket list courses. Thank you to ⁠⁠Optum⁠⁠ for their support of our Players Championship coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 Players Championship Preview & Fried Egg Stories: Making TPC Sawgrass 08.03.2026 1ч 55мин

Andy Johnson is joined by Sean Martin of the PGA Tour to preview the upcoming 2026 Players Championship. Andy and Sean discuss the quest for a third win at TPC Sawgrass for both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, breakout players to watch like Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup, and make their picks for who wins the PGA Tour's premier event. They also preview PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's Wednesday press conference as rumors swirl regarding the 2027 "Scarcity Schedule." The second half of this episode is a re-airing of Garrett Morrison's "Fried Egg Stories" episode on the making of TPC Sawgrass. Originally airing on March 13, 2020, Garrett tells the story of how commissioner Deane Beman and architect Pete Dye turned that land into a new kind of golf venue—and how the pros reacted when they competed on it for the first time. This episode features interviews with Beman, U.S. Open and Players champion Jerry Pate, architect Tom Doak, TPC Sawgrass project manager Vernon Kelly, and journalists Adam Schupak and Sean Martin. It includes music from Assaf Ayalon, Avi Goldfinger, Maya Johanna, Ian Post, and Swirling Ship, and Kevin McLeod. Thank you to Optum for their support of our Players Championship coverage. Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off: https://cobalt-golf.com/discount/FRIEDEGGPOD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscountable-productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drafting a New PGA Tour Schedule 04.03.2026 1ч 14мин

With Brian Rolapp's pre-Players press conference less than a week away, Andy Johnson is joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna to discuss the potential changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule. The three draft their "must-have" events as they attempt to put together an ideal 25-event schedule for 2027. Andy, Joseph, and Kevin decide which events will stay and choose a few longtime Tour stops to cut as the "scarcity schedule" reportedly gets underway next year. Visit your local Golf Galaxy and download the Golf Galaxy mobile app to upgrade your game! Check out the free edition of GolfShot in the Apple Store or Google Play or upgrade for all the unique and powerful features of Golfshot Pro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bacon & Egg on Anthony Kim, Patrick Reed, & Other Big Golf Topics 25.02.2026 1ч 24мин

Andy Johnson is joined by CBS Golf's Shane Bacon on the latest Fried Egg Golf Podcast. They discuss Anthony Kim's comeback and his recent win at LIV Adelaide, Patrick Reed's move to a full DP World Tour schedule for 2026, and the potential changes to the PGA Tour's schedule coming next year. Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off: https://cobalt-golf.com/discount/FRIEDEGGPOD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscountable-productsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stewart Cink on His 2009 Open Win, U.S. Ryder Cup, & More 18.02.2026 1ч 12мин

Andy Johnson chats with 2009 Open Championship winner and reigning Charles Schwab Cup champion Stewart Cink on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Stewart discusses his long career in professional golf, with 2026 marking the 30-year anniversary of his first win on the Nike Tour. The two talk through how technology has changed the pro game, Stewart's time with his son on the bag, how Ryder Cup USA has changed over the last two decades, and more. Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way-Too-Early Masters Storylines for 2026 11.02.2026 1ч 16мин

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for an early look at the 2026 Masters. The three of them discuss players to watch between now and mid-April, including Chris Gotterup (who won in Phoenix after this was recorded), Ludvig Åberg, and Cameron Young. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph also debate whether Jordan Spieth or Justin Rose can make a run at this year's tournament. To wrap things up, they look at Rory McIlroy and what we can expect from his first title defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2026 PGA Tour State of the Union with Trevor Immelman 04.02.2026 1ч 23мин

2008 Masters champion and CBS Golf Lead Analyst Trevor Immelman returns to The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. Trevor joined Andy Johnson for a "State of the Union" discussion ahead of last week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. The two discuss young players to watch on the PGA Tour, Brooks Koepka's return from LIV, the new CBS broadcast booth, and much more. Trevor also makes a few predictions for the 2026 season after last year's impressive effort! These two will be back with a recap of each major championship this year. Use code "FriedEgg" for 15% off at mobjak.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf Architecture with Blake Conant 28.01.2026 1ч 10мин

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy chats with golf architect Blake Conant. The two discuss Blake's transition from shaper to architect, his experiences working with the likes of Tom Doak and Brian Schneider, and the differences between working on a solo project and a project as part of a team. Andy and Blake also dive into some golf architecture history, discussing Langford and Moreau, Alister MacKenzie, and more. To wrap up this episode, Andy answers a mailbag question received from a Fried Egg Golf Club member!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.