3d ago
The top player from the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season ends the year in the top 50 in the OWGR, qualifying him for the Masters. He talks about that achievement, his incredible season, how he's preparing for the next chapter of his career, and if World No. 1 is on his radar.
5d ago
The Internet Invitational, the Bryan Brothers' next videos, plans for the coming season, and an inside look at one of the biggest YouTube golfers in the world.
Dec 11
Three players join Ryan French before Final Stage of Q-School to talk about how they're approaching the biggest opportunity of the year.
Dec 10
Zander Winston missed a five-footer at Second Stage to advance to Final Stage. He talks about coming up a single shot short of earning Korn Ferry Tour status and the road ahead. Michael Miller, the second guest, made it to Final Stage. He talks about battling the yips and the most important week of the year.
Dec 9
Scot and Hal Sutton protege, Callum McNeill, decided he'd give Q-School one last shot; if he didn't make it through, he was done. He was a perfect 4-0 at Second Stage and added another success to his Q-School record. He talks about his success at Second Stage, his future and how he's preparing for Final Stage.
Dec 8
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer social media questions about Q-School and all that happened at the second stage.
Dec 5
Korn Ferry Tour player Kevin Dougherty joins Any Given Monday to talk about the greatest round of his life: a 15-under par 56 at Seven Canyons in Sedona, Arizona.
Dec 4
Three players join the 200th episode of Any Given Monday to discuss how they're approaching the most stressful week of the year: Final Stage of LPGA Q-Series. The event begins Thursday in Mobile, Alabama, at RTJ Magnolia Grove.
Dec 3
With a guest backing out, Mrs. Monday Q, Stephanie French, tags in to take social media questions with Ryan.
Nov 28
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer social media questions on Thanksgiving. Topics include The Great Turkey Debate; PGA Tour moving to a 20-22 event schedule; which golfer would you invite to Thanksgiving dinner; Ryan as tour commentator; Rose Zhang's career choices; The Internet Invitational; LIV qualifying and more.
Nov 26
LPGA winner Alexa Pano came into the final event of the regular season at No. 100 on the points list after a difficult year of health issues, mental struggles and swing issues. With her card on the line she made the cut and shot 65 in Round 3 to secure her card for next season. She talks about a difficult year, how she refocused and found new perspective, her plans for the off-season, and what her hopes the future of the LPGA looks like.
Nov 21
On Friday's Q&A, Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer social media questions about Harris English's comments about a new PGA Tour schedule; Craig Kessler's first moves as LPGA Commissioner; how to better cover the LPGA; Anthony Kim's opening rounds on the Asian Tour; and deer hunting qualifying.
Nov 20
Super Nerd Pod! Kevin Prise has long covered Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour players on the margins of full status. He joins Ryan French to discuss the players battling to keep their jobs at this week's RSM Classic.
Nov 19
What is it like to spend a year on the DP World Tour? Davis Bryant discusses this on Any Given Monday. Davis just earned his DP World Tour card back after his rookie season. The learning curve is steep during a player's first year, and Davis talks about what it's like traveling the world and learning new courses. He just finished 10th at DPWT Q-School after a six-round marathon and he's excited to get back on tour and try again.
Nov 17
Chris Paisley has spent most of his pro career on the DP World Tour and won the 2018 South African Open. Soon after, he started losing his game. It's been a struggle since. In his final event this season, he took a picture of his last hole and sent it to his family knowing it might be the final competitive hole of his career. On this Any Given Monday, Paisley reflects on his journey.
Nov 14
With Ryan's request for social media follower questions shadow-banned, he and Mark Baldwin come up with their own ridiculous questions.
Nov 12
Colt Knost joins Ryan French to discuss getting his amateur status back, his pro career, life as a broadcaster, money games, and discuss college stories that a former teammate of Colt's shared with Ryan.
Nov 11
With Season 4 of the NEXT Golf Tour starting this week, Mark Baldwin talks with the highest-earning virtual golfer in the world, who earned starts on the DP World Tour and Hotel Planner Tour through simulator competition. Weber talks about his second chance at a career in pro golf, how he became the best virtual golfer in the world, and what it was like to live his dream on the DP World Tour. He also offers tips for players trying to improve in the simulator.
Nov 10
James Nitties was an Australian pro golfer with a big personality. He was on "The Big Break," played on Korn Ferry Tour for years, and spent two seasons on the PGA Tour. Now a golf broadcaster, he has some stories to tell...and you'll want to hear them on this AGM.
Nov 7
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take follower questions about LIV Promotions, who we're cheering for to sneak into the top 100 on the PGA Tour, the LPGA Tour adding a new Saudi-backed event, and random stories from Ryan's childhood about cards.
Nov 5
Sports Illustrated golf writer Bob Harig joins Ryan French to discuss his reporting on the PGA Tour's rules that penalize PGA Tour members and future PGA Tour participants who attempt to qualify at LIV Golf's Promotions event. The two also discuss the changes to LIV's format, OWGR, whether there could be a DPWT/LIV alliance on the horizon, and the legacy of Jay Monahan.
Nov 3
Mac Barnhardt represents many pro golfers including Lucas Glover and Andy Ogletree. Earlier this year, Mac joined AGM to talk about the future of the pro game and he continues that discussion on this week's episode. Mac has represented many of the best players in the world for decades and seen the game change.
Oct 31
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the Trump exemption, the Internet Invitational, the Skins Game, Halloween costumes, the best golfers of all-time, and more.
Oct 28
At the Genesis Championship in South Korea, Jordan Gumberg came to the last hole needing an eagle to keep his DP World Tour status. He left himself with a short wedge to a tucked pin for his third shot on the par-5 18th. That's when the magic happened.
Oct 24
Friday Q&A is derailed by real-time story from Asian Tour Q-school. New PGA Tour member Emilio Gonzalez Interview.
Oct 22
Double Feature Episode: Ryan French talks with Jeffrey Kang, once the best junior golfer in the country, who lost his game and found his way back to earn a PGA Tour card. French also speaks with John VanDerLaan and his wife, Hannah, about what it means to earn a PGA Tour card after six years of grinding.
Oct 20
Zach Bauchou is a former college teammate of Victor Hovland who lost his game so badly that Hovland once dropped Bauchou as a partner as the Zurich Classic. Bauchou talks about losing his confidence and his recent climb to the PGA Tour.
Oct 17
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the golf issues of the day: Colt Knost announcing he's going to get his amateur status back, promising Korn Ferry Tour grads, Asian Tour stories, advice for junior golfers, media issues, and more.
Oct 15
In 2022, the University of the Southwest's golf team was in a horrific van accident that killed nine people including the team's coach, Tyler James. Dayton Price suffered excruciating burns and nearly lost his legs. He was told he would likely never play golf again. After painful experimental treatments, Price began to recover. He's now playing college golf again and just shot 63 to win the third college golf tournament of the season.
Oct 13
Ryan French talks about the 20 KFT players graduating to the PGA Tour for the 2026 season.
Oct 6
Jamie Lovemark retired from professional golf last year but served as an assistant to a vice-captain at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage. Lovemark discusses what the week was like with the team, looks back on his career, and talks about the next chapter of his life.
Oct 3
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take social media questions from the week about Ryan's interview with Lucas Glover, the Ryder Cup crowd, the PGA of America's response, what the Q-school season looks like for Mark and others, and more.
Oct 1
Major winner Lucas Glover talks about how the PGA Tour's changes are hurting professional golf. Glover discusses shrinking fields, growing purses, what fellow players are saying privately, why they don't speak out, and what keeps him motivated.
Sep 29
Former PGA Tour member and Red Rooster co-founder, Brad Fritsch, joins Ryan French to discuss the Ryder Cup, his time on tour, and what a pro's game looks like after they quit.
Sep 28
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss a horrible day for the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup.
Sep 27
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the beating the Americans took on the opening day of the Ryder Cup and preview Day 2 matchups.
Sep 22
Kim Kaufman was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 33. She stepped away from the game and towards an uncertain future. After months off, chemotherapy and radiation, Kaufman came back to golf more motivated than ever. She's healthy again and returning to the game she loves.
Sep 19
Lanto Griffin finished 3rd at the PGA Tour's Procure Championship to move into the top 100 on the FedEx Cup. Griffin won Q school last year with his job on the line and after a season of injuries and swing changes in 2025, he came to the first event of the Fall Series needing an exceptional week. He delivered. Griffin talks about what real pressure is and how he handles it.
Sep 17
One of golf's great ambassadors, Peter Jacobsen, talks with Ryan French and Mark Baldwin about his Golf Party, his first Monday Q, cutting in front of The King, his favorite tournament, the state of the pro golf, and more. Jake is as generous as they come and never short on entertaining stories.
Sep 15
Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey has lived a few different lives. Before making it as a pro golfer, Tommy worked blue-collar jobs and lived in a hotel for four years. Tommy talks about his nickname, hustling, how he stayed in the game, The Big Break, and shares his unlikely story of perseverance to become a PGA Tour winner.
Sep 12
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take questions from social media followers including "who is the best current player that no one has heard of? What is the future of KFT Monday Qs? How does KFT Finals work? Who is on the Monday Q Mount Rushmore?" And more.
Sep 10
The most emotional story of the week (and probably the year) is Corey Pereira. In June, Pereira’s wife, Leah, passed away after a years-long battle with cancer at age 28. Ryan French spoke with Pereira after his successful Monday qualifying round for the Procure Championship. Pereira is giving fans something more than golf to cheer for this week and talks about it in this episode.
Sep 9
The former Michigan State graduate talks about the decision to go to LIV from Michigan State, what two years on LIV Golf were like, and shares a crazy Monday Q story that started in Morocco and ended with a 14th place finish in Montreal on PGA Tour Americas.
Sep 5
Friday Q&A with Ryan French and Mark Baldwin. The two take questions from social media followers about the Ryder Cup, LPGA, Korn Ferry Tour, and Americas Tour.
Sep 4
Michael Brennan is leading the season-long points race on PGA Tour Americas this season. He discusses his season, a collapse at last year's Tour Championship, how his game has improved, and the importance of a strong development system.
Sep 2
Jhared Hack has played in PGA Tour events, won 60 mini tour events, once shot 57 with a bogey, gained Korn Ferry Tour status a few times, and lost his game completely. In July, Hack was down to $217 in his bank account when he went on an inspiring mini tour run. He discusses what's kept him going, how to perform with your back against the wall, and breaks down the costs of Q-school.
Aug 29
On this Friday Q&A, Ryan French and Mark Baldwin take some wild and wide-ranging questions including "Are you a traitor for going to a LIV event? Why do veteran pro golfers keep playing so long? Who is your idea Ryder Cup partner? Should I travel to Oahu to bring my son to see his dying Grandfather?" and more.
Aug 27
Andrew Novak received a call from Keegan Bradley confirming he wasn't on the Ryder Cup team. It was the call he expected, but not the call he hoped for. Novak discusses the call, the team, and what he expects from his good friend Ben Griffin at Bethpage.
Aug 25
PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus made news last week when he was quoted in a Golfweek article about the new PGA Tour schedule, saying he'd play against Jordan Spieth for Spieth's Signature Event sponsor invitations. But that wasn't the full story. Garrigus gives context to the quote, which was meant to be humorous and overheard as he was practicing alongside James Hahn, and provides his actual thoughts on the changes to the PGA Tour schedule.
Aug 22
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin answer questions sent this week on social media. From the new PGA Tour CEO's presser, how to fix a slice, LIV's staying power, and a mean tweet, we respond to our favorites.
Aug 20
New PGA Tour CEO, Brian Rolapp, has been on the job three weeks and discussed his first initiatives at the helm for the first time in Wednesday's press conference. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discussed what they heard and what might be on the horizon for the Tour.
Aug 19
Ryan French is joined by Korn Ferry Tour player Jeffrey Kang, who just finished 2nd at the Albertson's Boise Open to move into the top 20 on the season-long points race. The two discuss Kang's recent success and how he's preparing for KFT finals. French and Mark Baldwin discuss French's trip to Ireland to cover the Hotel Planner Tour, LIV relegation, Korn Ferry Tour finals, and give their Ryder Cup picks.
Jul 29
Ryan Gerard won the Barracuda Championship and joined Any Given Monday to discuss abandoning hope of getting into The Open as second alternate, flying to Reno, winning the Barracuda, and the most unlikely celebratory round in golf history.
Jul 16
Estonian Richard Teder holed out a 55-yard shot to qualify for the Open Championship this week at Portrush. Teder joins Any Given Monday to discuss the tense playoff and miraculous hole-out. Mark Baldwin joins French to pay tribute to this week's opposite field event, the 'Cuda. The two discuss their history there, the Monday Q, the perilous moment for the tournament, Grant Horvat turning down a sponsor exemption, and give their picks for The Open.
Jul 11
Ward Jarvis famously helped Brendon Todd find his game when he was totally lost. Jarvis is a performance coach who has since helped many professional golfers strengthen and improve their mental games. On this episode, Ryan French discusses Jarvis' journey, the Todd comeback, how Jarvis helps people vanquish negative emotions, and how to cure the yips.
Jul 1
Roger Sloan is grinding on the Korn Ferry Tour, fighting to keep his status and has just made a major discovery in his swing. Sloan discusses his recent struggles, how he came upon the swing epiphany, and what it means going forward.
Jun 25
Long-hitting Auston Kim had her career-best finish last week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas, where the setup was questionable. Kim gives her thoughts on tournament setup, discusses her aspirations to become truly great and leave a legacy on the LPGA Tour, talks about her reading list, and discusses her gaming skills.
Jun 18
This is a big week for 17-year-old Blades Brown: he has a chance to earn special temporary membership on the Korn Ferry Tour. Host Ryan French and Blades discuss the jump from junior golf to pro golf, what he's working on in his game, his experience on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and the opportunity this week presents.
Jun 11
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss the U.S. Open and are joined by successful U.S. Open qualifiers Grant Haefner and Chase Johnson.
Jun 3
James Nicholas and Chandler Blanchet are two of the players who successfully navigated "golf's longest day" and qualified for the U.S. Open. Ryan French spoke with Nicholas and Mark Baldwin interviewed Blanchet after they punched their tickets.
Jun 2
Author Michael Bamberger talks about his new book, The Playing Lesson: A Duffer's Year Among The Pros , about his adventure chasing professional golf tours as a caddie, a pro-am participant, volunteer, and writer. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin read the uplifting book and interviewed Bamberger. Book out June 3.
May 31
Four years ago, Hailee Cooper nearly quit golf. Now she's playing the weekend at the U.S. Women's Open. Cooper joins Any Given Monday from Erin Hills after Round 2 to talk about the championship, her rounds, and her journey.
May 22
Roger Sloan has played 154 events on the PGA Tour and currently sits 112th on the Korn Ferry Tour Order of Merit. Sloan got some help from a veteran PGA Tour player recently and is finding his way back to form. Sloan and Monday Q Info now have the same sponsor: Dad Water. Ryan French and Sloan talk about Dad Water and company founder, Bryce Morrison, joins AGM to share a story and talk about the exciting partnership.
May 9
Former Clemson star Bryson Nimmer has been battling through the developmental ranks with conditional Korn Ferry Tour status since he turned pro in 2019. With a baby on the way, he was considering moving on from professional golf when he got into the Tulum Championship on KFT, played the tournament of his life and won -- but it nearly wasn't enough. Stuart Macdonald holed out from 103 yards to force a playoff, a shot that Nimmer momentarily thought ended his chances. Nimmer talks about breaking through, the challenges of pro golf, and the road ahead.
Apr 30
Ben Griffin joins Ryan French to discuss winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with teammate (and last week's AGM guest) Andrew Novak. Griffin talks about the win, the ups-and-downs of the profession, the advice he'd give to aspiring Tour players, and how he approaches the ever-shifting professional golf landscape.
Apr 22
Andrew Novak lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff at the RBC Heritage. He discusses the biggest moment of his career so far, how his career his progressing, and why the Ryder Cup is on his mind.
Apr 17
Ryan French broke the story of Wesley Bryan's suspension from the PGA Tour for playing in a LIV YouTube influencer match, The Duels: Miami. The story sent Seismic waves through the golf world and was picked up by major news outlets. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss what happened, how the news came about, and what it means for the professional golf world.
Apr 7
Happy Masters Week! Ryan French and Mark Baldwin talk The Masters with Sungjae Im's caddie and former PGA Tour player, Willy Wilcox. Wilcox joined Any Given Monday from the parking lot at Augusta National during a rain delay.
Apr 3
Ryan French interviews Andrew Chi, the Valspar Championship Monday qualifier who had $60 in his account when he qualified for his first PGA Tour event. Chi discusses a whirlwind of a week, playing a practice round with Adam Scott and Ben An, and how the golf community rallied around him.
Mar 25
Mac Barnhardt represents many pro golfers including Lucas Glover and Andy Ogletree. He's represented many of the best players in the game for decades and seen the game change. Mac joins AGM to discuss the future of the game, the sustainability of the Tour, shrinking qualifying opportunities, the framework agreement, Jay Monahan's decisions, and much more.
Mar 19
On Saturday of The Players, The Ontario Boys decided to take up Monday Q Info's offer for free tickets to The Players, and drove 20 hours to TPC Sawgrass. They drove through the night, documented their trip, and won social media. Two days later, they were VIPs at TGL and met six of the top players in the world including Rory McIlroy. Ryan French interviews The Ontario Boys, and discusses the Valspar Monday Q with Mark Baldwin, where French helped one fledgling qualifier get acclimated to the PGA Tour. They tell college golf stories, discuss Charlie Hull's smoking bet, and consider what J.J. Spaun did for his career at The Players.
Mar 14
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss The Creator Classic, The Players, the Monahan presser, the new tree on the 6th tee at TPC Sawgrass, the first LIV "Monday Q," and last week's DP World Tour winner Calum Hill calls in from a restaurant. We also talk about our amazing upcoming charity event at Old Barnwell, the Drive Fore The Future Classic. Sign up for the event using this link: https://givebutter.com/oldbarnwell
Mar 7
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss: Ryan Peake's prison-to-champion redemption story after his win at the New Zealand Open; Billy Tom Sargent's unbelievable made cut in Argentina on Korn Ferry Tour; Ana Belac's Olympic story; and last week's Epson Tour winner, Riley Smyth, calls in to discuss her fast food champion's dinner.
Jan 3
Part Two includes three more interviews with pros who played a lead role in some of Monday Q Info's favorite stories of the year: Corey Shaun, Daniela Iacobelli, and Brandon Berry.
Jan 2
Part 1 includes three interviews with pros who played a lead role in some of Monday Q Info's favorite stories of the year: Nick Bienz, Jin Chung, and Jessica Porvasnik.
Oct 28, 2024
Ryan French's last article about the PGA Tour titled "In The Hole" rubbed Billy Horschel the wrong way, and led to a Twitter debate. French and Horschel decided to take the exchange off social media and to Any Given Monday for a more productive conversation.
Jun 25, 2024
We discuss the best Monday Q story of the year and the epic 8-hole playoff from the Rocket Mortgage four-spotter. Ryan interviews Jackson Suber, who made the cut at the U.S. Open and finished 2nd at last week's Korn Ferry Tour event.
Jun 19, 2024
Mark Hubbard just made his 17th straight cut on the PGA Tour at the U.S. Open. He 17-for-17 this year with a T-4 at a Signature Event -- the only one he's been in the field for. Hubbard discusses his season and his frustrations with the changes to the PGA Tour's structure.
Jun 12, 2024
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss dark horse qualifiers with a chance at the U.S. Open, Ryan tells his BMW Pro-Am stories and we're joined by Ryan Gerard, who won the BMW Pro-Am on the Korn Ferry Tour last week.
Jun 3, 2024
We break down each of the 10 sites played on the "longest day in golf" where nearly 700 players will compete for a spot in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Jun 1, 2024
Qualifiers are in the hunt at the U.S. Women's Open. We talk about some of the players, the course setup in the first two rounds, and make our picks for the weekend.
May 21, 2024
Ryan French makes no excuses and records the Monday Q Review for the KFT's Visit Knoxville Open under threat of tornado! Our special guest is a no show and we look at the first U.S. Open Sectional Qualifiers and talk about an entertaining Twitter bet.
May 14, 2024
Ryan discusses caddying for Christina Kim at Liberty National GC in the Monday qualifier for the Mizuho Americas Open. He's on site covering the LPGA event this week.
May 7, 2024
We discuss the Monday Q for the Myrtle Beach Classic - a new opposite field event on the PGA Tour -- and are joined by Tim Widing, who just won back-to-back weeks on Korn Ferry Tour. This weekend's Epson Tour winner, Madison Young, describes what the milestone means to her.
Apr 30, 2024
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by the co-medalist of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson Open Monday Q, KK Limbhasut, to discuss his 9 under and the week ahead. We attempt to breakdown the results of the Monday Q but end up having too much fun. Winner of the Diner's Club Peru Open, Stuart Macdonald, describes the greatest golf week of his life and the emotion of winning with his dad on the bag.
Apr 23, 2024
We discuss the earthshattering win streaks of Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler and are joined by Matt Atkins who successfully Monday qualified for this week's Korn Ferry Tour event, the Veritex Bank Championship.
Apr 16, 2024
Ryan gives us Masters reflections from his time on the Augusta ropes and we cover the Korn Ferry Tour and Americas Tour Monday qualifying results.
Apr 9, 2024
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by Masters rookie, Adam Schenk, and Sungjae Im's caddie, Willy Wilcox.
Apr 2, 2024
Alex Welch works five days a week at his family's hardware store and Monday qualified into the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin tell Welch's story, discuss the qualifier, and are joined by Champions Tour and social media standout, Greg Chalmers. Mark discusses spending part of his Easter weekend with Phil Mickelson.
Mar 27, 2024
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by Callum McNeill who just Monday qualified into the Houston Open. They share stories and results from this week's qualifiers from around the world of golf.
Mar 20, 2024
After 12 years as a pro, Evan Harmeling successfully Monday qualified for his first PGA Tour event at the Puerto Rico Open and finished in the top 10. The end of the tournament was wild and both Harmeling and his caddie join Ryan French to give a play-by-play of the events that earned Harmeling a spot in the following PGA Tour event, the Valspar Championship.
Mar 19, 2024
Kevin Aylwin successfully Monday qualified for the Valspar Championship after 12 years as a pro. Ryan French spoke with Kevin's wife, Chelsea, and mom, Lisa, about what it means in this bonus episode of AGM.
Mar 5, 2024
Any Given Monday was honored to give the mic to Jessica Hadwin, social media sensation, Mom, all-around interesting personality and importantly, Adam's Boss. She talks about her Twitter account, life of Tour, being a newsmaker, Adam's game, the family's foundation, and "The Tackle."
Feb 29, 2024
Chase Johnson received the Sifford exemption into the Genesis Invitational at Riviera and got to spend time with Tiger Wood en route to making the cut. This week, he'll tee it up in the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches (formerly Honda Classic) and try to build on his momentum. Johnson discusses his first few years on tour, running out of money, playing cash games for more money than he had in his savings account, and the vital charges in his game that have led to this point.
Feb 13, 2024
Jim Knous ended his 12 year professional golf career with a made cut at the Waste Management Open and a flurry of birdies on the back 9. With a start date for a new job on the horizon, Hard K birdied the final two holes of his professional golf career going out in unforgettable fashion. He reflects on a week that couldn't have been scripted any better.
Feb 11, 2024
Jordan Weber is the leading money winner on the NEXT Golf Tour, an international professional tour played on simulators, but his story is so much better than that. From battling the yips and quitting pro golf to finding his way back in the simulators, Weber has a great story.
Feb 2, 2024
Before Yannik Paul was a DPWT winner, and his brother, Jeremy, was a Korn Ferry Tour winner, the identical twins were living and practicing together while chasing mini tours. Now, they are closer than ever to fulfilling their dream of competing together on the PGA Tour.
Dec 23, 2023
Hayden and Emma Springer lost their three-year-old daughter, Sage, to Trisomy18 last month before Springer’s inspired performance at Q-school. It is by far the most poignant and remarkable golf story of the year. Hayden and Emma join the pod to share what they're feeling (note: the second half of the interview is with both Hayden and Emma and is available to subscribers of mondayq.com only. Please become a subscriber for access).
Dec 18, 2023
Michael Kim has found his lane on Twitter and fans absolutely love it. Kim talks about his social media aims and finding his way "out of the dark cave." He also talks about the state of the professional game and what the shifting landscape looks like from his perspective.
Dec 13, 2023
Dylan Meyer, Wes Homan and Callum McNeill discuss their preparation for the all-important final stage of Q-school with 5 PGA Tour cards up for grabs.
Oct 30, 2023
Professional golfer Jake Staiano was suspended for three months for violating the PGA Tour's "Integrity Program," rules that prohibit members from gambling on golf competition. The Tour provided no context around Staiano's suspension, so Staiano joined Any Given Monday to share those important details.
Oct 18, 2023
When Shad Tuten finished the final hole of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, he'd done enough to earn his PGA Tour card. Moments later, everything changed when a penalty cost him his dream.
Oct 3, 2023
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin speak with two of the successful Monday qualifiers for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship, Zack Fischer and Brett White. We breakdown the Monday Q results and Fischer and White talk about their hopes for this week's PGA Tour start.
Sep 18, 2023
At a recent LPGA event, Alexa Pano told host Ryan French she was a fan of Any Given Monday. So, naturally, we invited her on the show. As one of the stars of the Netflix show, "The Short Game," Pano has been in the spotlight for a long time. She discusses winning on her 19th birthday, the challenges of the playing on the LPGA Tour, and her dream sponsorship with the New England Patriots.
Sep 4, 2023
Three players with status on different tours discuss the specific costs of playing pro golf and how they budget throughout a season.
Aug 22, 2023
Brad Adamonis reveals the secret to winning a tournament as the 30th alternate, why it's better not to know you have a putt to win a PGA Tour event, and how many Monday Qualifiers he has played in his extensive career.
Aug 2, 2023
The Korn Ferry Tour's NV5 Invitational at The Glen Club in Glenview, Ill., delivered an exciting finish last week. The reason fans were able to watch it is because Barstool Sports broadcast it on Barstool TV. Ryan French is joined by Barstool personality Sam "Riggs" Bozoian to unpack the a week that pushed the envelope.
Jul 20, 2023
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin share stories from The Barracuda Championship Monday qualifier. Ryan reveals his Open Championship qualifier dark horse picks and shares his love for 11-for-2 playoffs.
Jul 13, 2023
Any Given Monday's usual host, Ryan French, is in the hot seat talking about his first three days caddying for three-time LPGA Champion, Christina Kim, at the Dana Open.
Jul 4, 2023
The John Deere Classic Monday qualifier was won by Reid Martin, who shot 10 under par to win by 3. Martin is a former PGA Tour caddie who hasn't played a Monday qualifier in eight years. Martin joins the livestream to chat about what this means to his journey. Peter Kuest finished t-4 last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and is on the verge of earning special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. Kuest joins us to discuss his meteoric rise.
Jun 27, 2023
The Monday Q Review of the Rocket Mortgage Classic Monday qualifier. We also review the results of the two Korn Ferry Tour Monday Qs and discuss Ryan's next caddying gigs.
Jun 23, 2023
Twin brothers Pierceson and Parker Coody are on the rise in the professional game. Pierceson is a two-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and his brother hopes to soon join him as a champion. Parker posted a 64 in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson earlier this season, flew to Kansas City that night for a Korn Ferry Tour Monday qualfier, and made it through. He topped his performance at the Byron Nelson with a T-4 finish on KFT, solidifying his place on that tour for the remainder of the season. Coody discusses his rise, his focus, his brother and his future.
Jun 17, 2023
Mark Baldwin and Ryan French discuss the U.S. Open and are joined by Nick Hardy, who enters the weekend in the top 20. Willy Wilcox is caddying for amateur star, Ben Carr, and drops in to share his experience. The duo made the cut on the number and will play the weekend.
May 30, 2023
Tom Whitney is an Air Force veteran, a nuclear missile operator and in the top 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour points list. On Memorial Day, AGM discusses his past service, his golf career and the loss of his brother, another military vet.
May 15, 2023
Michael Bamberger guest hosts this amazing conversation with Butch Harmon and two subjects from his book, The Ball in the Air, Sam Reeves and Ryan French. This incredible conversation is full of stories, philosophy and laughs. Ryan French was lucky enough to sit in on the entire thing.
May 9, 2023
Pratima Sherpa found golf living in a maintenance shed in Nepal with her family. Her first golf club was a tree branch fashioned into the shape of a club. She fell in love with the game and it changed her life. Sherpa has been the subject of the ESPN 30-for-30, "A Mountain to Climb," and is now one of the main subject's of Michael Bamberger's new book, The Ball in the Air. She discusses her journey and her role in the book.
May 4, 2023
At 46 years old, Scott Gutschewski lost his PGA Tour card last season and was sent back to the Korn Ferry Tour. A week and a half ago, and 15 years after his last win, Gutschewski shot 21-under-par and won the LECOM Suncoast Classic in a playoff, greatly increasing his chances of earning his way back. He spoke with Any Given Monday about his win, his life and his future.
May 1, 2023
Nick Hardy had missed 5 consecutive cuts when he joined Ryan French and Any Given Monday after the Bay Hill Invitational. Despite the poor results, Hardy said he was close; if could just gain some momentum, he could turn his season around. In New Orleans - the place of jazz, creole, and rhythm - Hardy found that momentum with Davis Riley as his partner. The duo teamed up and won the Zurich Classic. The team joins AGM to reflect on winning on the PGA Tour.
Apr 26, 2023
Two weeks ago, Spencer Levin didn’t really have a job. The man with 341 combined starts between the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and 147 made cuts on the PGA Tour, didn’t have a regular place to compete. That is, until he arrived in Dallas for the Veritex Bank Championship qualifier. Levin discusses his "magical week," the struggles of the past few years, and his new outlook on professional golf.
Apr 18, 2023
After last season's top-10 finish at the Zurich Classic, Justin Lower and Dylan Wu are running it back. The duo discuss alternate shot and best ball strategy for the week, and how their team came together (hint: wives).
Apr 11, 2023
Former Oklahoma Sooner, Luke Kwon, has been around the world chasing professional golf and door-to-door selling sponsorships. Now focused on creating video content with Good Good Golf, Kwon discusses how he nearly died from a head injury five months ago, and how he's since rediscovered his love for the game.
Apr 4, 2023
Peter Lansburgh became known as "The Hustler" when Monday Q Info shared his story with golf fans. Lansburgh discusses his debut on the PGA Tour at the Valero Texas Open, and what the craziness of the last week has been like.
Mar 27, 2023
In this special episode we discuss the new book, The Ball in the Air: A Golfing Adventure, with author Michael Bamberger. Pro Golfer Mark Baldwin moderates a discussion between one of the book's main subjects, Ryan French, and Michael Bamberger.
Mar 21, 2023
Nick Hardy is a rising star on the PGA Tour but has recently battled some of the worst results of his professional career. Hardy discusses elevated events, an "unfortunate" situation at Bay Hill with Kamaiu Johnson, and his plan to bounce back from poor play.
Mar 1, 2023
Korn Ferry Tour rookie, Ryan Gerard, successfully Monday qualified for the Honda Classic and spent much of the tournament in contention. He finished solo 4th on Sunday earning a massive paycheck, temporary special member points, and a spot in the Puerto Rico Open. Gerard talks about the pressure, the performance and what it means to his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2023
The hits kept coming for Austen Truslow. After contending in multiple Korn Ferry Tour events, he has battled through a series of unfortunate events that left him sidelined for 21 months. In his first competitive round back, he successfully Monday Qualified for the Sony Open this week. Ryan speaks to Austen as Austen prepares for the first round in Oahu, Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2022
Ryan French revisits some of his favorite interviews from 2022. This year end episode features clips from the most insightful and entertaining interviews of The Grind. A 16-for-1 playoff, Patrick "Mr. Monday Q" Flavin, golf's most entertaining personalities, the golf scandal of the year, and more. Happy New Year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2022
Alistair Docherty and Brady Calkins were triumphant at final stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q school, earning guaranteed starts for next season. The two discuss Q school, reflect on the journey, share stories of celebration, and look forward to the first events of the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2022
Brandon Mathews is one of the longest players in professional golf. He and wife Danielle discuss Brandon's first year on the PGA Tour, hitting bombs and honeymooning at the Sanderson Farms Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2022
The pressures of stardom, self-care and empowerment: Jensen Castle joins The Grind for a candid conversation about the transformative year after her 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur victory. She explains why her story is more than the No. 63 seed and other revelations that followed the hardest week of her career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2022
PGA Tour member Robert Garrigus is known for his unfiltered, blunt honesty. In this episode he calls players out, talks LIV and PGA Tour leadership, tells wild stories, and discusses the future of the professional game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2022
Professional golfer Mark Baldwin recently traveled to first stage of DP World Tour Q-School in Denmark. He wrote about the sights, recorded the sounds and compiled the experience into this special pod. Enjoy a trip to one of the world's happiest countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2022
In this very special Grind crossover event, Alan Shipnuck is joined by Ryan French and Michael Bamberger to discuss Kim’s emergence as a budding superstar, as well as Eugenio Lopez-Chicarra’s win at LIV and what that means for the competition for young talent. Ryan brings to life his scoop on how the MENA Tour stiffed its players and what that means for LIV. They also riff on everyone from Frank Lickliter to Peter Thomson and its a delightfully discursive conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2022
Guest host, Jordan Perez, invites Jeff Johnston, father and founder of Living Undeterred, a nonprofit dedicated to combatting two crises: substance abuse and mental health. Johnston lost his son Seth and wife Prudence to substance abuse and is devoted to destigmatizing and uplifting those surrounding these issues. This summer, Jeff embarked on a 95-day roadtrip with his sons Ian and Roman. Ian, a college golfer at South Dakota, sells streetwear and donates a part of his profits to the nonprofit. Jeff shares more about his why and shares tales from the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2022
Ryan French speaks with Matt Moroz, a professional golfer disqualified from Q-School after a series of strange and unlikely events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 28, 2022
The Pre-Qualifying Stage at Korn Ferry Tour Q-School is usually uneventful. The name of the game is to survive the preliminary stage and advance. In one particular group however, the final day became something wild and contentious and ultimately led to one player's disqualification. In this episode, host Ryan French listens to two different sides of the crazy story from a player in the group, and the caddie of the disqualified player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2022
Guest host, Jordan Perez , got a chance to catch up with semifinalist Derek Hitchner, a fifth-year at Pepperdine whose successes in golf have been a bit of an uphill battle. Growing up in Minnesota, Derek spent a lot of his junior career overlooked but landed an offer from Pepperdine. Initially, Derek didn’t receive a ton of playing opportunities – including having been left out of the National Championship team lineup in 2021, but ever since his game has only blossomed. We talk overcoming that, his week at the U.S. Amateur, and his mastery at not just match play, but Catan. Yes, the board game Catan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14, 2022
Parker McLachlin has been everywhere in the game, from mini tours to the PGA Tour winner's circle. He's an inventor, a businessman and now known as The Short Game Chef. Parker discusses his career, winning on Tour, the swing yips, and his new project building wedges with Titleist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2022
Chris Naegel, who had Monday qualified four times in the last five weeks, missed by one at the Wyndham Monday Q. That is when his week got interesting. His wait to see if he if he was in the KFT finals has been a roller coaster. Listen what it’s been like to be in, out, in, out and possibly back in again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2022
Host Ryan French recounts an eventful return to his hometown city championship with friend and Tour player, Mark Baldwin, caddying. Thanks GolfTec for their support. Check out their August Sale. Up to 20% off on lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2022
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin give their instant reactions to making the cut at the 2022 Barracuda Championship. Mark's round started fast with a chip in eagle on hole 2. The guys also discuss the decision to go for the green on the par-4, 16th hole while on the cut line. Follow along at www.firepitcollective.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022
On this episode of the Grind, we talk with Mark Baldwin about the struggles during the first round of the Barracuda. We are also joined by the long-time social media director of the Korn Ferry Tour, Kevin Prise. Mark discusses his round and whether it's more frustrating not to play well or to be playing well and not get anything out of it. And his plan going into tomorrow well off the cut line. We also talk about a couple of important moments in the round. Kevin, a golf nerd like me, talks about his love for opposite-field events. He also talks about the worst hotel he has ever stayed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022
The Live podcast that wasn’t live. We planned to have a live video podcast, but it didn’t work, so we did the next best thing. Justin Lower is one of my favorite people in golf. He was eating lunch in player dining when Mark asked if he would join us for a podcast. He, of course, did and, as always, had such great answers. Last week at the Barbasol Championship, he was four off the cut line with just five holes to go. All he did was birdie four of the last five to make the cut on the number. He followed that up with a pair of 66s and the best finish of his PGA Tour career. He discussed with us what that finish could mean to his career. He also dropped some huge personal news. We were also joined by Army veteran Hagan Parkman, who works on the social media team on the Korn Ferry Tour. She tells about her unusual path to loving the game of golf. Please give it a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022
We have all sat down and watched a Tour event. Most of us never think for a second about the logistics and planning that go into it. The entire year was spent planning for four days. On this week's episode of "The Grind," we talk with Chris Hoff, the Tournament Director of the Barracuda Championship. Hoff covered many topics, including, what defines a successful event, how a course is chosen, and what a perfect Sunday looks like. We also discussed how the Barracuda markets itself with the challenges of being an opposite-field event. It all looks so simple on TV, but it's a culmination of a year of work—the inside info on the life of a tournament director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2022
Seven of the most prestigious men's amateur golf events have united to form the Elite Amateur Golf Series, a summer-long race to USGA and pro exemptions for its top five finishers. Jordan Perez chats with co-founder Andy Priest of the Southern Golf Association to learn more about the formation, how the series works, if LIV Golf exemptions could be in its future, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2022
Patrick Flavin made the most of his sponsor exemption into the John Deere Classic finishing tied for 10th and locking up a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals series. Not long ago, he had missed advancing through second stage of Q-School and was staring down a season on the Latin America Tour. Patrick discusses a magical Sunday playing with Zach Johnson and an incredible back nine run that secured him the best finish of his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2022
Longtime PGA Tour member Robert Garrigus was the first reported player to ask for a waiver from the PGA Tour to play in a LIV event. Much has changed since. Professional golf has been deeply shaken and Garrigus discusses all of it openly and unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2022
We check in with Hayden Springer who joined The Grind from a PGA Tour Latinoamerica event in Colombia. He discusses travel, his solid recent play and his daughter's health condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 18, 2022
Hayden Buckley is T-3 and one stroke behind the leaders heading into the weekend at the 122nd US Open at The Country Club. Last year, after his unlikely win on the Korn Ferry Tour, Hayden spoke with Ryan French. Given his incredible rise and relevance in the moment, Ryan revists that interview with Hayden, providing context for how he made it to the top of the US Open leaderboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2022
Jordan Perez caught up with the top-ranked amateur ahead of the 42nd Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club. Rose opens up about her incredible freshman year and the attention that has come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022
In part two, Dustin Manning attempts to explain how the financial health of the Big Money Classic fell apart. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022
The NCAA's burgeoning mental health crisis is a cause for concern in every sport, but what does it mean for college golf? Fire Pit Collective's Jordan Perez sat down with Mike Clark, a sport psychologist at the University of Arizona, to explore the question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2022
Dustin Manning founded and operated the Big Money Classic, a mini tour event that promised a big return to tournament contenders, but didn't deliver. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. Part 1 of 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2022
Rob Labritz was a lifelong club professional who had the dream of winning a PGA Tour card. After a career of giving lessons and running his club's golf operations, he achieved what he had long visualized at Champions Tour Q-School and won. Rob reflects on his journey in this uplifting pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2022
Daniela Iacobelli is the all-time leading money winner on the Epson Tour. She is a 3 time winner who has played multiple seasons on the LPGA Tour. More importantly, she is one of the most fun and entertaining personalities in the game. She shares hilarious stories from the road and discusses her strong recent play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2022
JJ Killeen is many things: former PGA Tour player, club pro, podcast host, social media star, beer aficionado and now, course developer. JJ discusses his role in developing Red Feather Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas, his upcoming start in the Byron Nelson Classic, and rates an assortment of beers sent by host Ryan French. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2022
One year ago, Ben Griffin was a mortgage loan officer. Now, he is on the verge of earning a PGA Tour card. Ryan French talks to Ben about an amazing year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2022
Golf Sponsorship company, Carry, is attempting to democratize golf sponsorship for aspiring Tour professionals. Carry CEO, Donnie Dotson and professional golfer Matt Picanso join the pod to discuss how the company works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022
Willy Wilcox has struggled with a drug addiction for 20 years. He tried what his friends called “birdie pills” for the first time when he was 15. Since then he has used most hard-core drugs that you can think of, has overdosed multiple times, and somehow for a couple years was one of the best ball strikers in the entire world. Willy takes us through his battle with addiction while being a member of the PGA Tour. As he fights to stay clean, he shares his story as a message to others who might be struggling. If you are anyone you know are struggling please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2022
After losing his Korn Ferry Tour status and missing at 2nd Stage of Q-School, Patrick Flavin Monday qualified for the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship. With Patrick's Dad Mark on the bag, the duo were in contention on Sunday, leading to nearly enough non-member points to change the course of Patrick's career. Patrick and Mark join The Grind to discuss recent success and the highs and lows of the chase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2022
West Florida Golf Tour President and Tournament Director Christian Bartolacci discusses the state of developmental tour golf and how to improve the system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2022
2002 PLAYERS Champion and current Golf Channel commentator, Craig Perks, reflects on his win 20 years ago and the ups and downs of his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2022
Ryan sits down with Brett Graff and Geoff Lofstead of the South Florida PGA section, to discuss the recent 16 for 1 playoff at the Honda Monday Q and all the considerations of operating a PGA Tour qualifier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2022
Ryan French and Mark Baldwin recap what it was like to shoot a third round 66 and make the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2022
Ryan French sits down with Mark Baldwin after the completion of his first round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2022
This is the first episode of the week that is the AT&T Pro-am. As Mark Baldwin starts his week in Pebble Beach and prepares for the AT&T Pebble Beach pro-am, he and I talk about what led up to this point. What began with sleepless nights waiting for the decision of whether he would get an exemption to the excitement of getting it. Mark discusses his goals for the week and finding the balance of enjoying such a fantastic opportunity and not forgetting this is a workweek. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2021
A collection of all the best clips from the past season of Any Given Monday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2021
In this special holiday Any Given Monday, we compiled a handful of the best stories from qualifiers around the country. Various guests tell hilarious and wild tales of massive playoffs, drug use, strange attire choices and crazy breaks, which make qualifiers so unique and memorable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2021
Jim Knous (Hard K) is a PGA Tour player who recently had 2 events to save his status after coming back from a medical extension. Jim discusses what a medical leave from the PGA Tour means and the improvable finishes that saved his job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2021
Zack Fischer is the only professional player to ever win Korn Ferry Tour Q-School Final Stage twice. After losing his KFT status and spending the past few seasons trying to fight his way back, Zack returned to Q-School Finals in Savannah in November where he battled through the cold, wet elements to win Q-School again. Zack talks about his journey, his support system and his win. Intro Music "Triumphant Return" by Youtube Studio creator Audionautix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2021
Callum Tarren has earned his PGA Tour card after a long journey that began in England, took him all over China and onto America. In this episode, Callum discusses crossing many time zones in search of achieving his dream, stories from the journey and what it means to be a new parent and PGA Tour card holder. Callum's fiancee is a pilates instructor who gives online consultations and teaches classes in her studio. Find out more about the strong Mama at www.pilatesguru.co.uk or on IG, at @ashleigh_mckenna Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2021
Host Ryan French has often referred to Mark Anguiano as the best professional golfer without status. Mark changed that recently when he made it through 2nd stage of Q-School and reflects on what it means to finally regain KFT status. Mark discusses his plan for final stage and how a COVID year changed his perspective on golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2021
Host Ryan French speaks with 2 different Korn Ferry Tour members detailing the specific costs of chasing golf's highest level. This episode is a detailed look at how much it costs to play professional golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2021
Daniela Iacobelli has won 3 times on the Symetra Tour, has graduated to the LPGA, lost her status and is now back on the Symetra Tour. More importantly, she has one of the most fun and interesting personalities in golf. Some have called her the female John Daly - a smoker, drinker, gambler and storyteller, Daniela shares some hilarious stories of life of Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2021
Chris Gallagher is a former mini tour golfer whose passion for the game has been reignited and has made a generous commitment to growing the game with Ryan. The two discuss the foundation they're building to benefit underprivileged high school golf teams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2021
Andrew Yun was a All-American at Stanford who gained his PGA Tour card in 2018. When he and his wife, Luci, a former professional golfer herself, started a family, Andrew lost all Tour status and found himself with bleak future prospects. In this insightful episode of Any Given Monday, host Ryan French sits down with Andrew and Luci as they discuss Andrew's return to the Korn Ferry Tour in the coming season and what they've learned along the way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2021
Born to a drug-addicted mother and a dad he never met, Nick Biondi's grandfather was his dad, his mentor, and his hero. After the death of his grandfather and Mother, Nick brought Ryan and the team at Fire Pit Collective, on his professional golf journey. Nick discusses his decision to share his story and offers further perspective, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2021
Mina Harigae has ascended the LPGA Tour rankings and was named to the prestigious Solehim Cup team. It's been a long road filled with obstacles for Mina. In this episode, Mina discusses going from being a top Amateur player, to losing her confidence as a young professional, and having to decide between the LPGA Qualifying Series or another profession. Mina and Ryan discuss one of the most dominant mini-tour runs in pro golf that led to this moment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2021
Chris Hoff is the Tournament Director for the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship. In this bonus episode, Chris joins Any Given Monday host Ryan French, and professional golfer, Mark Baldwin, who played in this year's Barracuda Championship. The three discuss the role of a Tournament Director and reflect on this year's incredible tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2021
Jhared Hack was a decorated Amateur who beat Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler en route to winning the Western Amateur. Jhared left college early to turn professional as a top prospect, eventually gaining Korn Ferry Tour status only to be lose his game and Tour status to the driver yips. In recent weeks, Jhared shot 57 and 60 then went on to win the Arizona Open. It's safe to say he's back. In this episode, Jhared discusses his low points and how he went from being unable to break 80 to shooting some of the lowest scores ever. It's been a long road back filled with valuable insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2021
Mark Baldwin successfully Monday Qualified for the Barracuda Championship with Any Given Monday host, Ryan French caddying for him. After making the cut and finishing 34th, Ryan and Mark recount the week from the anatomy of the Monday Qualifier, to a dream week on the PGA Tour. Part 2 in this series focuses on intensity of the tournament days and the challenge the duo faced attempting to make their first cut on the PGA Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2021
Mark Baldwin successfully Monday Qualified for the Barracuda Championship with Any Given Monday host, Ryan French caddying for him. After making the cut and finishing 34th, Ryan and Mark break down the week from the anatomy of the Monday qualifier to a dream week on the PGA Tour. Part I of 2 in this series focuses on the first half of the week leading up to the tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2021
On this week's Any Given Monday, Ryan talks with Korn Ferry Tour pro, Justin Lower. With 2 events left in the regular season, Justin is battling to lock up his PGA Tour card. He's on the razor's edge of the coveted top 25 on the season-long points race - a position he's found himself in previously. They speak about the tragedy that struck Justin's family and how it radically altered his life. You'll also get to hear Justin describe what it feels like to have a putt for a PGA Tour card. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2021
The cowboy and social media sensation attempting to qualify for the PGA Tour joins Any Given Monday to discuss his professional golf journey. Gus Gonzalez is a cowboy working full-time on a farm but when it's qualifying time, he is the Cowboy Qualifier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2021
You may know him because he went from first alternate last week to winner but his story to there is much longer. From a phone call to a coach that changed his life, to grinding on mini tours, to being "homeless" Hayden talks about his journey to his first career Korn Ferry win. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2021
From not playing the game seriously till high school, to becoming one of the best college players in the country, to dealing with personal tragedy. Albin Choi has been through a lot, and has started the climb back. I talked with him about his career and why he is in the best place mentally to take his career to the next level. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2021
Meghan is a professional golfer first, but her blogging is a close second. Outspoken, honest, and insightful I talk with her about her career, the time she cost herself a 5K check because she didn't turn pro, and life inside and outside of the ropes. And what can be done to grow the women's game. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2021
Stats expert Skylar Hoke compiled stats on over 40,000 rounds played in Monday Q's and mini-tours in 2020, we talk through them with him in the year-end review. We talk most Monday Q's played, the best round of the year, and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2021
Willy had left the UAB golf team, was working as a prep cook and in a paper mill, and hadn't touched a club in months. His dad set up a meeting with a D2 golf coach that would change Willy's life. Willy talks about how he went from there to one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour and how he plans to get back after some recent struggles. His story is worth your time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2020
Tyler Koivisto was a 4th-grade teacher when he found some funding to go chase his dream of playing professional golf. Like a lot of pro's the grind was a difficult one. He then got a call that he was in the Northern Irish Open and in the middle of covid could he make it from the US to Ireland in 3 days....He would go on to win in only his 3rd ever 4-day tournament. It's one of the best golf stories of 2020 you probably didn't know about... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 7, 2020
It's been a long and difficult road back to golf for Brett White, who was diagnosed with brain encephalitis and underwent surgery in 2017. At the time, Brett had been playing well on PGA Tour Latinoamerica and just finished 2nd at the New Hampshire Open. In this special Any Given Monday episode, Brett talks about losing control of his body before realizing his dire circumstances and his incredible and successful climb back through 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Q-School. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2020
Jared Wolfe will be heading to the PGA Tour in 2022, if not before. But his journey to get there is worth your time. He talks openly about his struggles both on and off the course in getting to this point. From playing on the Hooters Tour, to learning how to have a marriage over facetime, to financial struggles. Its a great, honest look into what goes on for a lot of pro golfers, that you don't see on TV. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2020
We have heard about Erik working in a grocery store to make ends meet, but you may not know his journey prior to that. From losing his full card by one stroke over the entire season, what it's like to fight for your card each year and why he kept working at Publix even after the KFT season started. ----- Golf’s biggest major is finally here! Thanks to my new partnership with DraftKings, new users double their money if Bryson DeChambeau makes the cut. One of the best in the game to play the weekend? I think so! Here’s how it works: Here’s How it Works: Create or log in to your DraftKings Sportsbook account and make a deposit Place a bet on any Sunday event Sweat it out and have your net losses covered up to $100 Just go to [dkng.co/AnyGivenMonday](https://dkng.co/AnyGivenMonday) to play. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL).Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA).21+. NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/IL only. Offer ends at 11:59pm ET on 11/15. Max credit $100. Bonus issued as site credit which has no cash value and must be used on DraftKings. In partnership with Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2020
Craig Perks won the 2002 Players, but you may not know his story leading up to that point, or some of his struggles afterwards. From finding 25 members of the club he worked at putting up money to help him, to running out of money in the middle of the Nike (KFT) season, how he had to ask for more money, and how those next 8 events changed his career. Such a great, honest, look into the life of a grinder. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2020
Symetra Tour rookie Tess Hackworthy is facing another cancer scare. She has faced it before, and so has her mother. We talk to Tess about that, about her rookie year on the Symetra Tour and what Champions Tour member she leaned on for advice about what pro golf was like. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2020
Tim O'neal talks about how his golf coach only saw him hit 2 shots before offering him a scholarship. His relationship with Will Smith and Charlie Sifford, and why he is still grinding away at 48 years old. His 23 year pro career is one of the most interesting out there. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2020
Most people know about his 65, or his Travelers win, but many might not know the health issues he went through to get to the Tour. It took 10 years for him to get his card. Listen to him talk about how he never gave up, his relationship with legendary coach Bob Toski, and much more. It was an honor to talk with him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2020
Brett White was in the hospital with a Brain infection. He was paralyzed, he couldn't speak, and he had lost his memory. In the next year he would win the Nevada State Open. His remarkable comeback story is worth your time. Give it a listen. We also talk with his sister Sarah about her win on the Symetra Tour on a sponsors exemption with Brett on the bag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2020
From having to open a credit card to pay for Q school, to caddying part time for four years to keep his dream alive, to growing up on a muni, to waiting on the range as an alternate all day, to chasing Mondays, to winning on the Dakotas Tour to finally have some money on the bank....Ross Millers journey is a really good one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2020
Matt Short went to a small college to play basketball, they didn't have any golf scholarships so they gave him a golf scholarship even though he had just started playing the game a year earlier. It changed his life, he is now 13 years into his pro golf career. He talks about the grind, why he won't quit, and what its like to qualify for your first pga tour event twelve years after turning pro. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2020
Michael turned pro when he was 18, twelve years later he has reached the PGA Tour, he talks about his career and how he almost gave up. How a few rounds with his friends after hanging up his clubs for the winter changed his career. He talks about an important conversation with his caddy at 2nd stage of Q school was a huge moment and the role it played in getting to tour. It's a great conversation, give it a listen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2020
Mark Anguiano is coming off the biggest win of his career, the Colorado Open. We discuss what the 100K means to him, if it changes his schedule, and what it's like to have some financial freedom as a developmental tour player. We talk about how he felt after missing at first stage last year, being in debt 20K and how he dug himself out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2020
Tom discusses giving up the game to stay home and help his family while his sister battled cancer and what winning two weeks into his comeback. He discusses the anxiety that comes with the yips and life on the road. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2020
Andrew Jensen is like a lot of mini-tour players, grinding, working odd jobs. But his story is unlike any other. He has attempted suicide three times and now speaks publicly about his mental health issues to help others. He joined me to talk about his golf and life journey. Give it a listen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2020
Edward Loar was a 4x All-American, 2x Korn Ferry Tour Winner, 2x Asian Tour Winner but last year decided to retire from pro golf after failing to keep his Korn Ferry Card. We talk about his career, what he misses, what he doesn't and weather he is proud of his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2020
JJ Killeen talks about drinking hand sanitizer to stave off dehydration, the Mon Q grind, his growing social media presence and how he juggles the many things he has going. He's funny, honest, insightful and we cover a lot of topics. Give it a listen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2020
American professional golfer Kamaiu Johnson hops on the "Any Given Monday" podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2020
American professional golfer Tom Whitney hops on the "Any Given Monday" podcast to discuss his service in the Air Force, practicing putting in a Nuclear sight, and what pro golf looks like with four children. He talks about his brother's recent suicide and the message he wants to get out about depression. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2020
South Korean golfer Luke Kwon joins Ryan French on the first episode of the "Any Given Monday" podcast to discuss the decision to move to New Zeland, away from his family, to chase his dream of pro golf. They talk about his journey through that process and what it felt like to come back after earning Korn Ferry status. Its a story unlike any other in pro golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2020
The stories of players chasing their dream of getting to the #PGATour hosted by Ryan French. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.