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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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 31min
1128: Reaction to Brian Rolapp's vision of the future PGA Tour
Reaction to a bold six-point vision for the Tour, including a condensed season, 120-player signature fields with cuts, and a push into major markets. Heated debate over promotion and relegation and whether match play could return. Deep dive into postseason stakes, media-rights pressures, venue control, course setup at Sawgrass, and how these changes could reshape professional golf.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 22min
1127: Players Championship Preview
A lively preview of TPC Sawgrass, from wind and green firmness to how 12 and 17 will play. Debate over course design and Pete Dye's legacy. Player watchlist, odds check-ins, longshots and bold picks. Fantasy and value strategy, plus a Players-themed trivia game and live coverage plans.
28 snips
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 59min
1126: Akshay beats out Berger to win the API
A dramatic playoff at Bay Hill crowns Akshay over Berger and sparks debate about putting versus ball striking. Conversations span Rahm’s LIV win and tour politics, Dan Bradbury’s DP World triumph, and Mi Hyang Lee’s gritty LPGA victory. They also preview The Players, critique course setups and broadcast tech, and highlight rising young pros and TGL moments.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 47min
1125: Finances of Being a Pro Golfer
Denny Cash, industry veteran summarizing sponsorships and off-course income. Steve Wheatcroft, longtime touring pro sharing budgeting, pensions, and tour contrasts. James Nicholas, Korn Ferry player and creator who tracks finances and leverages social media. Ryan Murray, aspiring Korn Ferry caddie navigating caddie life and break-even budgeting. They talk money, sponsorships, travel choices, equipment deals, and the hidden costs of touring pros.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 40min
1124: The Cognizant Collapse, a Lowry Deep-ish Dive, and Predicting Rolapp's Vision
They break down Nico Echevarria’s surprising Cognizant win and the late collapse that flipped the leaderboard. A medium-deep dive into Shane Lowry’s career and how he stacks up with his generation. They parse leaderboard surprises, rising young players, and DataGolf trends. They also react to reporting on Brian Rolapp’s proposed tour scheduling and the business pressures behind tiering and signature events.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 45min
1123: Infamous Rules Controversies
A spirited dive into famous golf rules controversies through memorable incidents at Augusta, Torrey Pines and Jakarta. They recount Tiger’s contentious drop on 15, Stadler’s towel moment, Monty’s bunker replacement and Arnold Palmer’s 1958 playing-two-balls saga. The conversation finishes with recent debates about caddies signaling club choices and the uneven enforcement that keeps fans arguing.
27 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 55min
1122: Jacob Bridgeman wins the Genesis & Jeeno Thitikul's big win at home
A week of rain-softened Riviera and how it turned into a putting contest. Jacob Bridgeman's big lead, nervy finish, and record-tinged scoring streak. Rory McIlroy's shotmaking and recovery over the weekend. Jeeno Thitikul's big home win at the Honda LPGA Thailand. Debates on course setup, West Coast swing MVPs, and tour policy moves.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 12min
1121: The Great Nebraska Golf Trip
Three friends recap a road trip through Western and Central Nebraska’s golf landscapes. They describe dune-routed layouts, canyon holes, and flip-course formats. Stories highlight quirky local courses, rustic Sandhills charm, and memorable sights, sounds, and tastes from the journey.
47 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 49min
1120: Collin wins at Pebble, AK triumphs in Adelaide, and Charley Hull moves to world No. 3
A recap of dramatic finishes and standout wins across global golf. The hosts relive the tense final holes at Pebble Beach and a clutch 18th moment. They highlight a surprise comeback victory in Adelaide and a rally to the top three in the women's game. Plus tournament takeaways, leaderboard rundowns, and on-site stories from recent events.
24 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 2h 6min
1119: Live at Pebble Beach (Thur)
Neil Schuster, a caddy and contributor known for on-course insight, walks through caddying technique and tournament routines. The conversation highlights club selection and wind strategy at Pebble Beach. Listeners hear stories from the bag, charity moments on the 17th, and live leaderboard reactions. Short, funny, and full of course-side color.
