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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Feb 11, 2026 • 2h 52min
1118: Live at Pebble Beach (Wed)
Johnson Wagner, former PGA Tour pro turned CBS broadcaster, shares his move into TV and walking-the-course insights. Ricky Fowler, PGA Tour star, talks family travel, schedule, equipment and Pebble prep. Andrew Novak, tour winner, discusses swing changes, scheduling and course preparation. Mav McNeely, private pilot and golf fan, describes flying routines and linking aviation to golf travel.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 2h 41min
1117: 1994 PGA Tour Season Deep Dive
A week-by-week romp through the 1994 PGA Tour season, from commissioner shakeups to cable TV shaping golf’s future. They highlight bizarre status rules, purse-splitting scandals, and superstar storylines like Nick Price’s dominance and Tiger’s U.S. Amateur win. Colorful tournament moments, pro-am antics, and late-season sponsor shifts round out the season recap.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 30min
1116: Gotterup Wins Again, + Celebrating TPC Scottsdale
A lively rundown of Chris Gotterup’s playoff win and the wild final-round drama involving Hideki and Scottie. Deep dive into TPC Scottsdale’s fast greens, firm turf and the infamous 17th-hole spectacle. Debates on major credentials, tour points controversies, team-league takeaways, and odd short-game effects from overseeding.
Feb 4, 2026 • 60min
1115: LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler, LIV’s OWGR Update & Johnny Keefer
Craig Kessler, LPGA commissioner focused on tour operations and player safety, discusses weather decisions, communication and transparency. Johnny Keefer, rising PGA Tour player who climbed via Korn Ferry, shares his breakthrough, rookie routines, practice habits and tournament goals. They talk OWGR/LIV ranking fallout, Lake Nona weather choices, life on tour, and preparing for big events.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 40min
1114: Team Rose stunts, P is back, Florida cold catastrophe
DJ Pajowski, on-the-ground LPGA reporter, brings firsthand perspective from Orlando. Justin Rose’s dominance at Torrey and Patrick Reed’s return are hot topics. Cold weather chaos cut the LPGA event to 54 holes and sparked controversy. Quick takes cover LIV/DP World dynamics and a grab bag of tour news.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 12min
1113: Listener Questions with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, golf researcher and biomechanics expert who created the Stack training program, joins to tackle putting science, training drills, putter design effects, and mental preparation. He debunks common myths, explains why forward press and shaft/offset matter, and shares simple at-home drills and warm-up advice. Short, data-driven conversations on performance, equipment, and long-term training.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 49min
1112: Scottie gets #20, P Prevails in Dubai + Distance Update
A recap of Scotty Scheffler’s dominant Amex victory and talk about how his stats and gear changes fuel his run. Reaction to Patrick Reed’s win in Dubai and what it means for his career path. A discussion of the USGA’s distance rollback proposal and the technical testing tweaks being considered. News hits on LIV/Live Golf moves, Champions Tour notes, and a teaser for a Nebraska trip film.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 2h 13min
1111: C.B. Macdonald Deep Dive - Part 2
Dive into the fascinating life of C.B. Macdonald, exploring his golf course masterpieces like the National Golf Links and The Lido. Discover the tensions he faced, including land challenges and partnerships with Seth Raynor. Learn about the innovative shaping of greens and iconic hole templates like the Redan and Cape. Uncover stories of construction trials, irrigation developments, and the dramatic rise and fall of the Lido Club. This deep exploration highlights Macdonald's enduring impact on golf course architecture.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 1h 36min
1110: Gotterup Wins The Sony + Koepka Fallout
Chris Gotterup kicks off the PGA Tour season with a thrilling win in Hawaii, showcasing his impressive driving skills despite some weaknesses in wedge play. The podcast dives into the uncertain future of the Hawaiian events and speculates on potential changes to the tour schedule. Reaction to Brooks Koepka's impending return stirs mixed feelings among players, while the Dubai Invitational brings exciting performances from top golfers. Highlights also include a recap of the Latin America Amateur and amusing notes from a trip to the Dominican Republic.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 2h 14min
1109: C.B. Macdonald Deep Dive - Part 1
Dive into the life of Charles Blair Macdonald, the father of American golf course architecture. Discover how his experiences in Scotland ignited his passion for the game. Learn about the creation of America’s first eighteen-hole course and the influential social circles that supported his vision. Uncover the fascinating history behind the first US Amateur Championship and Macdonald's drive to establish governing standards for the sport. Expect thrilling insights into design principles and the evolution of golf architecture.
