After a Monday finish at The Players, Andy Johnson is joined by Gabby Herzig and Kyle Porter to discuss the biggest takeaways after a week at TPC Sawgrass. To start, Andy and Gabby talk through Rory McIlroy's latest win and his current mental state heading into another season of majors, Scottie Scheffler's demeanor both on and off the course, and impact some course changes at TPC Sawgrass had on this year's tournament. Andy and Kyle then discuss how Rory McIlroy has been able to raise his floor in these big events over time, Scottie Scheffler's slow start since returning from injury, and share some appreciation for TPC Sawgrass as a venue hosting one of the best fields in golf.
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Geoff Ogilvy on The Players, TPC Sawgrass, and Chasing Speed
Geoff Ogilvy returns to the Fried Egg Golf Podcast as he joins Andy Johnson to preview this week's Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Geoff shares some his experiences as a player at the event and details what makes Pete Dye's Stadium Course a tough test for the best golfers in the world. Andy and Geoff also discuss some PGA Tour pros that have caught Geoff's eye so far in 2025, leading to a larger conversation about the chase for speed in today's game.
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Early Masters Storylines, Luke Clanton’s Ascension, & Ryder Cup Rosters
Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna check in on men's professional golf this week, discussing the early part of the PGA Tour season. The two start by breaking down Luke Clanton's path to a PGA Tour card and Andy wonders if Clanton will receive a special exemption to the Masters in April. Joseph and Andy then talk through some Masters storylines with the year's first major right around the corner. They discuss Ludvig Ă…berg's standout play to start this year and how he'll follow up his 2024 runner-up finish at Augusta National. The two also provide some insight on two former Masters champions that may be undervalued heading into this year's tournament. To finish this episode, Andy and Joseph share some thoughts on the 2025 Ryder Cup and Team Europe potentially closing the gap between the two teams ahead of September.
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Dream Golf Happenings with Michael Keiser Jr.
On this episode of the Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson is joined by Dream Golf's Michael Keiser Jr. Andy and Michael discuss Dream Golf's newest project, The Commons, a 12-hole course at Sand Valley that will open in 2026. Michael details the inspiration behind the course and his experience working with architect Jim Craig. Andy and Michael also chat about other Dream Golf projects like Wild Spring Dunes and Rodeo Dunes. To wrap things up, Michael shares some personal news regarding his upcoming work.
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TGL's Start & Three Golf Courses Zac Blair Thinks About
After the Presidents' Day marathon at the SoFi Center, Andy Johnson starts this episode by chatting with Roberto Castro about TGL's first season. Roberto was instrumental in the creation of the league's gameplay and shares insights into how the league is handling business aspects such as player buy-in, television broadcasts, and technology. Andy and Roberto discuss the week-to-week improvements by the players as they become adjusted to playing simulator golf and wonder what season two may look like for the league. After that, Andy and PGA Tour pro Zac Blair talk through the three courses that Zac's thinking about the most. Zac discusses what owning his own course is like, how he solicits feedback from members and guests, and the subjectivity of golf course rankings.
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