1114: Team Rose stunts, P is back, Florida cold catastrophe

Justin Rose decimates the field at Torrey while Patrick Reed nearly won again on the DP World Tour, a few days removed from announcing he’s not returning to LIV. Plus, what's with the LPGA fiasco at a frigid Tournament of Champions with the Orlando event shortened to 54 holes and Nelly Korda winning for the first time since 2024? Soly and TC recap the week, along with D.J., who joins for some firsthand perspective on the LPGA side of things. TC also takes us around the world of golf with a quick monitoring list, plus a LIV corner and a grab bag of miscellaneous topics.

26:30 - DJ joins to laud Team Rose, recap Torrey

1:12:30 - DJ’s report from LPGA Orlando event

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Neil, Poosh, and the freshly crowned Junior BallKnower TC have gathered to assess the 2025-26 NFL season and our picks standings, which are a tough look for our guy, Tron. We also get Poosh’s take on the Niners substation injuries theory, recap the playoffs thus far, and grade the offseason coaching moves. We close with a quick buy or sell on teams headed into 2026, a game we’d like to attend next season, and prospects we’re excited about heading into the draft.

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Calling all BallKnowers: Welcome to the Takes Bowl! After we learned newly relegated Jr. BallKnower TC’s fate (I see an alt-cast power rankings in your future…), I thought it’d be fun to come up with a list of this season’s greatest hits. This list features some dunking, vindication and generational quotables all worthy of a Lombardi Trophy of their own. Let's get this Super Bowl party started.


Full vindication, gentlemen. Sam Darnold received the ultimate glow-up. 


“When he was in Philly, he had my number. His ability to break on routes, sit on routes – he was very difficult for me to go against…he jumped routes, had really good pattern recognition, like he just understood what routes went with what. And we trade for him, and he comes to Atlanta, and I’m like, all right, perfect. I’m gonna pick his brain. I’m going to ask him what tips, what were the cues, what did you know? He’s like, ‘Nah man. I was just guessing.’” 

Neil Takes the Stand for Hurts (And Regrets It) - Ep. 374


“I hate that I’ve become the Jalen Hurts apologist. That was never what I was meant to do. It was just meant to hold you guys accountable. Performance, wins, losses, he’s been above average in that category. He’s been everything that team has needed from him up until this season…I just don’t think Saquon gets enough touches in any creative way. If Jalen Hurts has something to do with that, then I am team Jalen Hurts stinks. I’ll jump ship with you guys.” 


“He’s looked awful in the preseason, and I think Ben Johnson is going to lose patience with him if he can’t play within the system and on script.” -TC “I think the Bears have a long-term QB problem. I could see them getting (rid of) Caleb as soon as this offseason.” –Randy "I don't think we're ready to make any mea culpas or corrections regarding Caleb Williams. He is exactly who we thought he was." -TC 

Neil Totally Calling The AFC East Winner - Ep. 356

“I’m a big Vrabel guy. I think the Pats might be a little scary this year.” 

Neil Botches The NFC South And Flip-flops on Penix - Ep. 356, 368

“I think Penix is going to be good.”"I'm not sold on Penix." 

BallKnower Bob Calling Out CJ Stroud’s Weird Vibe - Ep. 360


“He’s a weird cat. There’s something about him that is worth studying up on because of his personality and his background. I don’t think he was homeschooled, but he’s a very serious guy. I was amused to see that he apologizes to his teammates when he cusses, which is pretty rare in the National Football League, but it’s great for the kids, I suppose.” 

Poosh Reveals His Ageism Against Philip Rivers - Ep. 374


“He’s older than me. He’s 44 years old. Like, what are we doing? I wear a boot. I have a ruptured plantar fascia, and that dude’s going to go out there and run around and throw footballs in an NFL game this weekend. That’s psychotic. He has like 28 children.”

Neil, Poosh and freshly crowned Junior BallKnower TC have gathered to assess the 2025-26 NFL season and our picks standings which are a tough look for our guy Tron. We also get Poosh’s take on the Niners substation injuries theory, recap the playoffs thus far, and grade the offseason coaching moves. We close with a quick buy or sell on teams headed into 2026, a game we’d like to attend next season, and prospects we’re excited about heading into the draft.

380: The BallKnowers

1113: Listener Questions with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

A few weeks ago, Soly put a call out on the Refuge for a list of listener questions for Dr. Sasho MacKenzie. We got some fantastic responses and what was planned as an add-on to a Sunday pod became more than enough material for a standalone episode. From his research on putting to the Stack wedge program and advice on improving during the cold weather months, they covered a ton of ground.

1112: Scottie gets #20, P Prevails in Dubai + Distance Update

Scottie wastes no time as the world number one wins in his 2026 debut at the Amex for his 20th career tour win, while P wins on the DP World Tour in Dubai. We react to both tournaments, plus some news and notes from the Champions Tour, TGL, LIV, and a distance update development from the USGA.

We also preview the upcoming week at Torrey and the LPGA season debut, plus our Nebraska trip film, which will debut on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night.

42:15 - P’s win in Dubai and DP World Tour Notes

1:03:45 - USGA Distance Update Development

Scottie wastes no time as the world number one wins in his 2026 debut at the Amex for his 20th career tour win while P wins on the DP World Tour in Dubai. We react to both tournaments plus some news and notes from the Champions Tour, TGL, LIV, and a distance update development from the USGA.

Neil and Cody are back in the booth for a chat about the joys of home ownership during winter storms, what they're watching and reading and the story of Neil's recent bizarre trip to the grocery store.


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Neil and Cody are back in the booth for a chat about the joys of home ownership during winter storms, what we’re watching and reading and Neil's recent bizarre trip to the grocery store.

379: The Booth Vol. 24 

We’re back with part two of our look at the life of C.B. Macdonald as D.J. takes us through Macdonald’s most notable designs at the National Golf Links of America and The Lido, his partnership with Seth Raynor and his legacy as one of the most enduring Golden Age golf course architects.

We’re back with part two of our look at the life of C.B. Macdonald as DJ takes us through Macdonald’s most notable designs at the National Golf Links of American and The Lido, his partnership with Seth Raynor, and his legacy as one of the most enduring Golden Age golf course architects.

1111: C.B. Macdonald Deep Dive - Part 2

Chris Gotterup wins in Hawaii to kickoff the PGA Tour season while the reaction to Brooks Koepka’s impending return dominated much of the news this week. We also discuss the tenuous future of a Hawaii PGA Tour event, a wild finish in Dubai on the DP World Tour, the Latin America Amateur, our trip to the Dominican Republic, and an assorted grab bag of topics from TC's notebook.

18:30 - Future of Hawaii event / down the leaderboard

1110: Gotterup Wins The Sony + Koepka Fallout

Soly and Neil join TC for an in-person chop session as the guys offer some football related mea culpas, discuss recent travels, update our Things That Are Sick nominations, NFL playoff and MLB hot stove reactions, plus a check on our monitoring list.

378: Chop Session with TC, Neil and Soly

In this two-part biographical deep dive, Professor DJ takes Neil and Randy through the life and times of Charles Blair Macdonald, the father of American golf course architecture. Part one focuses on Macdonald’s introduction to golf from his time in Scotland, the design of America’s first eighteen hole course, the social circles who funded his early projects, the complicated history of what became the first official US Amateur championship,, and a ton more.

We’ll have part two of this deep dive out next week!

1109: C.B. Macdonald Deep Dive - Part 1

A bit of news to discuss.........Brooks is back! What does this mean? What is the Returning Member Program? And more, LIVE from an undisclosed location. Presented by Titleist - The #1 Ball in Golf. 

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A bit of news to discuss.........Brooks is back! What does this mean? What is the Returning Member Program? And more, LIVE from an undisclosed location. Presented by Titleist - The #1 Ball in Golf.

1108: Brooks Koepka and the Returning Member Program

Soly, TC and DJ update our current top ten players without a major list and touch on the latest news and notes from around pro golf including Brooks Koepka’s potential reinstatement, Derek Sprague’s resignation as the CEO of the PGA of America, the WTGL announcement, Blockie signing with Malbon, Vijay Singh cashing in on his career money list exemption, PGA Tour rule changes for 2026, LIV promotions, and more.

1:11:30 - Current top ten players without a major

1107: Best Players Without a Major + Weekly Recap 

Randy and TC kick off the year on the Trap Draw with a chop session covering a robust agenda. The duo recaps the holidays, the big guy’s newest mode of transportation, our monitoring list, NFL and what they're cooking, reading and watching so far in 2026.

377: Chop Session

For the first time in many years, the PGA Tour season will not begin at Kapalua’s Plantation Course. But why? In this episode, D.J. and Charlie Van Kirk hear from several voices inside and outside of golf to investigate the drought and water shortage issues on Maui that have forced the cancellation of the 2026 Sentry, potentially putting the long-term future of the event in serious doubt.

1106: What Happened At Kapalua?

1105: LIV News, NLT update, and 2026 Season Kick-Off

2026 season kick-off: Brooks out at LIV, Bryson TBD, National Links Trust update, and 2026 predictions. Presented by Titleist. 

In what’s become a favorite holiday tradition - it’s our annual Goals podcast with Soly, TC, Neil, D.J. and Randy. As is our custom, we evaluate our options and christen 2026 as the “Year of …….”, review our 2025 goals and set out our goals for the upcoming year.

00:00 - Intro & 2026 as the Year of ?????

Riskiest Goal: Rolling and balancing in some way (Big Randy

) Big, this one caught me off guard! I'm moved by your self-proclaimed "rage against getting older," which is a great mantra to live by. Just please don't get hurt. It sounds like you're committed to rollerblading, which would be both a thrill and delight to see you zooming past some Gen Alphas at a skating rink. 

 After a year of pure survival, it's only fair that Soly introduces a little more self-care in his life. I hope it's the trip of a lifetime. Between new habits and breaks, I think it will all spill into his ultimate handicap goal. I'm rooting for you! Recreate that homeostasis, and eliminate dad back for good! 

 Neil, you were so adamant about all your goals until you got here, and then you started second-guessing yourself. There are four other days of the week on the calendar available to chat. Unless it's a LEGIT emergency, make Friday yours! Commit to your boundaries, and auto-reject those Friday invites.

 The war against tabs wages on, and I appreciate TC's unwillingness to surrender. But new threats have emerged: Subscriptions and apparel. I expect you to pop out with a new aesthetic, like Randy. 

"I'll Be Disappointed If You Don't Achieve This" Goal: Simulating a PAT (Playing Ability Test) (D.J.)

D.J., I love that you are using this as a template for figuring out if you've got it when you need it. I encourage you not to settle for "The Apprentice." 78, 79 or bust. Also, it 

Most Ambitious Goal: Tommy Fleetwood winning a major (TC)

 Listen, I'd be pretty content with that Tour Championship dub if I were you, TC. That lowkey felt like a major!

376: 2026 Goals

1104: 2025 Birdies and Bogeys + Mike McCartin from National Links Trust

D.J., Tron and Soly host our final Sunday night pod of 2025 with a two-part episode.

We begin with a birdies and bogeys segment highlighting the biggest newsmakers and moments in 2025. Then, part two focuses on the National Links Trust and the political involvement that could harm access to affordable golf in DC. Soly and TC visit with Mike McCartin, co-founder of the NLT, for the latest on the interactions with the White House and the mission and goals of the NLT.

1:16:05 - Mike McCartin - National Links Trust

D.J., Tron and Soly host our final Sunday night pod of 2025 with a two-part episode. We begin with a birdies and bogeys segment highlighting the biggest newsmakers and moments in 2025. Then, part two focuses on the National Links Trust and the political involvement that could harm access to affordable golf in DC. Soly and TC visit with Mike McCartin, co-founder of the NLT, for the latest on the interactions with the White House and the mission and goals of the NLT.

1103: The World of Simulator Golf with Carl Markestad

 in Milton, Wisconsin - has turned what started out as a business focused on outdoor projector screen setups into one of the largest indoor golf simulator companies in the country.

As winter sets in across the country, D.J. and Carl discuss the evolution of the indoor golf simulator, technological updates that have drastically lowered the price point of a home setup, common misconceptions around simulator installs, and a ton more.

Carl Markestad - owner of Carl's Place in Milton, Wisconsin - has turned what started out as a business focused on outdoor projector screen setups into one of the largest indoor golf simulator companies in the country.

Randy and TC gather for a final 2025 chop session as we put a bow on the year with some holiday mea culpas, life updates, watching and reading lists, national & world news, non-golf sports updates and more.

375: Chop Session

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