No Laying Up - Golf Podcast
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The No Laying Up Podcast is a fresh, funny and informative conversation on all things golf.Founded in 2014, No Laying Up and its flagship podcast seeks to entertain and inform a community of avid golfers around the world. What started as a group text among college friends has now grown into one of the most popular podcasts in the game of golf, and our archives include appearances from the biggest names in the sport. Outside of the podcast, No Laying Up also produces multiple video travel series, best-in-class writing about the PGA Tour and LPGA, a robust social media presence, and a thriving community of friends and fans (The Nest).
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Apr 3, 2026 • 56min
1138: Craig Stadler, 1982 Masters Champion
Craig Stadler, 1982 Masters champion and long‑time PGA/Champions Tour pro, shares vivid stories from Augusta and life on tour. He recounts the Torrey Pines towel controversy, cutting down the offending tree, memories of the playoff and champion’s dinner, and how pro golf and equipment have changed. Short, colorful anecdotes about temper, the Walrus nickname, and visiting Augusta today round out the conversation.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 2h 27min
1137: Augusta From The Caddie’s Perspective
Bones, veteran caddie for Phil Mickelson with Masters-winning experience; John Wood, longtime Augusta caddie and NBC analyst; Matty Kelly, experienced caddie and yardage-book expert. They swap vivid on-course stories. Topics include yardage books, green and wind reading, subtle course tweaks, hole-by-hole strategy, sub-air effects, nerves and pre-round prep.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 58min
1136: Another Tiger Car Accident + Gary Woodland’s Emotional Win
They open with reaction and fallout around another high-profile car crash. The show celebrates Gary Woodland’s emotional comeback in Houston after health struggles. They name players whose stock is rising and falling in 2026. There is a detailed take on Memorial Park’s setup and course conditioning. They recap recent DP World and LPGA results and debate one-off design changes at Augusta National.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 47min
1135: Best Masters Draft
A snake-style draft picks the most legendary Masters tournaments and debates which lineups win. Clips cover iconic comebacks, Tiger’s defining moments, chaotic Sundays, and emotional victories across decades. Five outside judges rank and roast the final collections. Lighthearted competition meets golf history and fandom.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 2h 2min
1134: Early Masters Stock Watch, Founders Duel, Bryson in South Africa
Quick takes on Matt Fitzpatrick’s Valspar win and what made the course play so strange. A three-way Masters power ranking game naming top contenders and surprising picks. Reaction to NFL Films’ Chasing Sunday and how it compares to golf media. A dramatic LPGA Founders Cup duel between Hyo Joo Kim and Nelly Korda. Bryson and Rahm clash in South Africa and the distance and equipment debate heats up.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 10min
1133: LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler
Craig Kessler, LPGA Tour Commissioner since 2023 who shifted scheduling, media, and growth strategy. He talks about reshaping the calendar to cut travel, boosting live U.S. coverage and Asian media deals, creating fan-first venues and setups that make stars, and learning through early controversies while building staff and sponsor relationships.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 2h 19min
1132: Cam Young wins The Players
Cameron Young’s closing run and clutch birdie on 17 that sealed the big win. A deep look at Ludvig Åberg’s late unraveling and what Fitzpatrick let slip down the stretch. Equipment and fitting talk around Titleist influencing performance. Spotlight on rising players, memorable course setup at TPC Sawgrass, and broadcast and tour-leadership chatter.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 29min
1131: Saturday at the 2026 Players
Live on-the-ground reporting following Ludvig Åberg’s surge and three-shot lead. Deep dives into shotmaking, temperament, and key holes at Sawgrass. Stat comparisons between Ludvig and Michael Thorbjornsen. Tales of dramatic rounds from Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, and Cam Young. Course conditions, pin placements, crowd tone, and an oddball tuna story round out the coverage.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 31min
1130: Friday at the 2026 Players
Ludvig Åberg's electric 63 and the crowd frenzy around his run. Xander Schauffele's steady, pace-setting 36-hole performance. Justin Thomas' patience and memorable chip-in on 11. Sawgrass' hole-by-hole bailout options and how course firmness favors accuracy. Cam Young's quiet power surge and contenders pushing for breakthrough wins.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 24min
1129: Thursday at the 2026 Players
Chris Solly Sollenberger, on-site reporter known for course-condition updates, brings live Sawgrass perspective. He recounts morning vs afternoon conditions, the 17th green pin debate, Colin Morikawa’s withdrawal, and Sahith Tagala’s electric round. Short takes on Maverick McNeely’s rise, surprising leaderboard names, broadcasting vibes, and memorable on-course visuals.
