The Course Of Life

5d ago

Swirling rumors of whose in and whose out in LIV, the start of the college football playoffs, and our resident Holiday and Christmas expert Brandi Milloy returns. Rumors are swirling about Brooks Koepka's future at LIV, and who may be coming in to the rival tour. The Grant Thornton Invitational's winning duo included one golfer who has fulfilled the "modern grand-slam." Scottie Scheffler won another Player of the the Year Award, as if there was any doubt. The Korn Ferry's Q-School gave guys the their last chance to secure a TOUR card for 2026, and former guest Dylan Wu did just that in dramatic style. Hanukkah is here and Christmas is right around the corner as Alex and Michael are deep in the holidays now. In Tuned In, Michael is enjoying, yet is mildly annoyed, at the audiobook version of Dune, while Alex is flipping between the Taylor Swift Eras Tour documentary and the P. Diddy documentary. This week's guest is Brandi Milloy, returning to the podcast for the sixth time. Brandi shares updates for her year including trips to Germany and Prague, plus givers her annual tips for a successful Christmas including how to break the ice with the family. College football has entered its bowl season, and the first round of the college football playoffs begin this weekend. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots finally tally a loss, while the Chiefs aren't looking too hot with a season ending injury to Patrick Mahomes. Michael shares an amazing rebrand for the Madison Capitols hockey team, who for "Birds Aren't Real" night became the Surveillance Swans. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying an amazing cheese steak, while Michael shares a review of the newest Italian eatery in Savannah, Lucia Pasta Bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9

Tiger talks about the potential new, shorter PGA TOUR, and Pheonix's Private Chef William Turner returns to the podcast. At the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods talked at length about the proposed changes and shortening of the PGA TOUR's schedule to 20 events. Alex and Michael share their thoughts and wonder when this could happen. On the golf course at the Hero, Hideki Matsuyama won in a playoff in the birdie fest in the Bahamas. The DP World Tour had two events this weekend, but it was Rory's odd shot off a fruit that caught the world at the Australian Open. This weekend's Grant Thornton Invitational is bringing together the best of the LPGA and the not best from the PGA TOUR in an event that isn't living up to its potential. December is here, which means shopping and winter markets and the last month of Michael's board game challenge. In Tuned In, Alex is excited that Fyre Festival Billy McFarland finally completed a festival, and Michael can't believe how much Netflix is paying to buy Warner Brothers. This week's guest is Chef William Turner, who returns to the post after first appearing five years ago. The private chef based in Pheonix, AZ, chats with Alex about how he brings his Low Country roots to the South West, how he's grown his business and the next steps for him as his popularity soars. The college football playoff bracket has arrived and the biggest surprise is Notre Dame, not just being absent, but deciding they don't want to play in any bowl games after being "snubbed." In the NFL, the Packers and Lions make gains, while the Chiefs are looking like a losing team. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares an "exciting" new additional to Boston's Logan Airport food hall, while Michael gives an update on the diet during the hardest time of the year to be on a diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2

The return of the Skins Game did not disappoint, a potential new shorter PGA schedule frightens Alex and Michael, and a conversation with Swedish golfer and two-time LPGA winner Linn Grant. The Skins Game returns to Thanksgiving weekend and Keagan Bradley did his best to avenge the Ryder Cup. The Hero World Challenge marks the start of silly season in golf as Scottie Scheffler looks for his third straight win in paradise. The PGA TOUR schedule is rumored to potentially decrease drastically, to just 20 events, and Alex and Michael think its starting to sound a lot like some other golf tour that's out there. Thanksgiving weeks is in the books, including karaoke for Alex and a whole lot of baking and cooking for Michael. Alex asks if We Can All Agree at what point the paper towel roll should be replaced. In Tuned In, Alex shares a top Christmas music update, and reveals the winner of the Thanksgiving Giveaway on social media. This week's guest is Linn Grant, 2-time LPGA winner, having just captured the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge. The Swedish golfer chats with Alex about what it was like winning at the ANNIKA, playing with fellow Swedes, and the holiday baking she'll be getting into. College Football had a busy holiday weekend, with Texas causing problems for the Top 5. Plus, Lane Kiffin moves along, and will Bill Belichick follow suit? In the NFL, the Bears get a big win on Friday, and Alex and Michael pretend to know what happened Monday night. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorite Thanksgiving dish from the past week, and Michael looks ahead to next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25

Jeeno repeats at the CME, heartbreak on the PGA TOUR, and the Tournament Director of the 2026 KMPG Women's PGA Championship, Laura Frick. Jeeno Thitikul took her second consecutive CME Group Tour Championship and is now the best player in the World, all this at 22 and after only four years on the LPGA. The RSM Classic wrapped up the PGA TOUR season, and other than a new winner, the big news was the players who have unfortunately missed out on keeping their TOUR cards for next season. The LIV guys showed up to the Saudi Invitational, but no fans did, and it was weird. The Skins Game returns on Black Friday, with some major post-Ryder Cup storylines. Thanksgiving is here, and that means a lot of fun for Alex, while Michael is making bread for his community. In this week's Can We All Agree, Alex thinks the DOT's new Civility Campaign which Alex and Michael think all makes sense. In Tuned In, Michael shares how he's become a handy man, while Alex is surprised that Mariah Carey's Christmas hit still isn't in the Top 10. This week's guest is Laura Frick, the Tournament Director for the 2026 KMPG Women's PGA Championship, to be held at Hazeltine in Minnesota. Laura chats with Alex and shares what it means to go to school for a job in the PGA, and how the 2026 KMPG is going to be amazing. The guy's alma mater, Quinnipiac University, it celebrating its first men's basketball win over an ACC team, and the guys couldn't believe it as the Bobcats took down Pitt. College Football's big Thanksgiving weekend includes Texas and undefeated Texas A&M, which could shake up Alex's top 4 teams. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are enjoying an end to an interesting first season in North Carolina. In the NFL, Michael continues to pitch for Bill to come coach the Giants, while Alex's Patriots have the best record in the game. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all Thanksgiving and Michael's birthday plans (or lack thereof) for this big food holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18

Alex reports back from a week in Florida at Soleta and The ANNIKA, plus a chat with PopStroke CEO Greg Bartoli. Alex started his Florida week off with a trip to the beautiful Soleta Golf Club, outside of Tampa, and shares a conversation with head pro Aaron Crooks about this amazing new course. Alex then headed to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge to check out the chilly practice rounds and ask questions of Kai Trump and host Annika Sorenstam. The DP World Tour wrapped up their season in Dubai, handing Rory McIlroy his seventh career Race to Dubai win, and Matthew Fitzpatrick claiming the DP World Tour Championship in a playoff over McIlroy. The PGA Tour's incredibly windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship included some runners along the ground instead of flying in the air, one handed putts, and a win for Adam Schenk. The PGA Champions Tour also came to an end as Stewart Cink claimed the season finale, but more notably, Bernhard Langer's streak Champions Tour seasons with a win finally came to an end at 17. Back in Texas, Alex recounts what else he did in Florida for his relaxing vacation, while Michael is busy making hundreds of pounds of bread a day as the bakery sprints into the holiday season. In Tuned In, the guys share a plethora of media that their consuming, including the traveling Broadway show Hadestown, Mariah Carey taking her time to climb the charts, and Harry Potter. This week's guest is Greg Bartoli, the founder and CEO of PopStroke. From Wall Street to a popular mini golf empire with Tiger Woods, Greg chats with Alex about the journey, plus what makes PopStroke so different. College Football season rolls on and Alex shares his top teams, which are a bit different from the AP Poll. The NFL's best still including Alex's Patriots, as Michael's Giants look worse and worse. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares the great food he had in Marco Island, FL, while Michael prepares his Thanksgiving menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11

LIV makes a 18-hole change for 2026, Alex prepare for the LPGA, and a former NFL wide receiver on this week's podcast. The World Wide Technologies Championship gave one American golfer his third win of the season, thanks in no small part, in his words, to not having to worry about Scottie Scheffler this week. LIV Golf is making a big change for 2026: expanding to 72 holes. Something that makes them seem a whole lot like the PGA TOUR. The LPGA finished off their Asian swing with the TOTO Japan Classic, giving one veteran her seventh career win. Alex is headed to the ANNIKA in Florida this week, and is preparing what exactly he's going to ask the stars that show up. In Can We All Agree, Alex asks if we can get rid of hand dryers and just go to paper towels, something that Michael is a little hesitant to do. In Tuned In, Alex shares how their is an AI musical artist climbing the charts, making Michael go mad. This week's guest is Geremy Davis, the former NFL wide receiver who now hosts Golf and Gospel on YouTube. Geremy chats with Alex about playing in the NFL with Eli Manning, and how he uses golf to share his faith with others. College football is getting set into its ways as the top teams keep winning, as expected. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots are poised to be one of the best teams in the NFL after a big road win, making his giddy with excitement. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael asks Alex how long it would take him to shape 450 loaves of challah, something Michael just did at the bakery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4

A LPGA rookie wins again, pondering Tiger's future, and Sweet Empire's Wells Adams on hosting a baking show. The LPGA's Mayback Championship went to a playoff to produce another win for a tour Rookie. Plus, a look ahead to Alex's trip to the ANNIKA in two weeks. The PGA TOUR comes back at a Tiger Woods designed course this weekend, and Michael wonders if Tiger will go play on the Champions TOUR. Halloween has come and gone, and Alex shares his great weekend, while Michael wonders why his neighbors set up tables for the trick-or-treators. In the new Can We All Agree, Michael fumes about kids taking handfuls and handfuls of candy on Halloween. In Tuned In, Alex can't believe how bad it was without ESPN and ABC thanks to YouTube TV, plus he wonders if rap is dead. This week's guest is Wells Adams, the host of the new baking competition show Sweet Empire on Food Network. Wells returns to the podcast to chat with Alex about what it was like hosting the holiday edition of the new show, eating all the cake while the professional judges took small bites, and how religious of an experience it was to play St Andrews this year. College Football continues to cement its top teams, as Alex shares his top 4 with just a few weeks left. In the NFL, Alex's Patriots remain atop the AFC East, while Michael's Giants struggle again and former New York QB Daniel Jones continues to show amazing success in Indianapolis. The World Series ended in LA's favor after seven games, much to the chagrin of Alex and Michael. But the real headline is how it's great to be a ballplayer named Will Smith for the past 5 years. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares what he's going to do with his leftover Halloween candy, and the guys realize its only 3 weeks till Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28

The golfing world is (mostly) in Asia again this week, plus Alex asks "Can We All Agree?", and another coach bites the dust in the college world. The Bank of Utah Championship featured an exciting first time winner, who just 7 weeks ago was playing in the lowly PGA Americas Tour. The LPGA's Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, played in Korea, an annual event with teams from all over the world, once again made Michael ask why we don't have a co-ed event on the calendar. The DP World Tour's season finale Genesis Invitational, also in Korea, included some Sunday heroics from three players to keep their Tour cards, including one amazing hole-out. It's late October which means Fall Festivals and more across the country, including the annual East Side Mini Open in Alex's Austin, TX. In a new segment Alex is calling "Can We All Agree?", he asks for everyone to stop taking full-volume face time calls, and to leave a space between when taking a treadmill at the gym. In Tuned In, Michael finally watches the viral sensation "K-Pop Demon Hunters," while Alex is catching the new show "DMV." College Football's Indiana continues to impress, making even Alex come around to them. Meanwhile, LSU fires their coach after a horrific start, but Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick are still at their respective institutions. In the NFL, the Jets finally break out for a big win, Alex and other Patriot fans are about to become insufferable again, and Michael can feel the pain of the Giants. The World Series continues and while Alex and Michael pray for anyone but the Dodgers, the guys don't have great faith. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about what candy will be given out on Halloween night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices