The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Brian Schneider for a conversation about his recent work and the state of golf course architecture heading into 2027. Before their chat, Andy discusses LIV Golf officially filing for bankruptcy and the league's planned liquidation following another round of players announcing they would not re-sign for LIV 2.0. Then, Andy and Brian discuss big-picture topics such as AI's impact on the golf industry, what Brian has learned from taking on more solo work in recent years, and how construction has changed over the last two decades.   Beginner or scratch golfer, weekend warrior or tour hopeful—however you play, there’s a Garmin device built for your game. Visit garmin.com to learn more. The latest arrival to the Fried Egg Golf Pro Shop are our 2027 calendars. We’ve been making calendars featuring some of our favorite golf course photos for a few years now, and they’ve become a fan favorite. Get your calendar today at proshop.thefriedegg.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison dive into President Trump's takeover of East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The two discuss the Trump administration's plan to turn the 36-hole municipal facility into an 18-hole championship course in the hopes of hosting some of golf's biggest events and break down the latest updates as the D.C. Preservation League and two local golfers fight the federal government in court.   Visit www.Rapsodo.com/MLM2XPRO to learn more about the new MLM2XPRO! To celebrate the new-look Pro Shop, you can take 10% off your first print order when you use code PRINTS at checkout. There’s never been a better time to explore everything the Pro Shop has to offer at proshop.thefriedegg.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Johnson is joined by Fried Egg Golf's Kevin Van Valkenburg and Joseph LaMagna for another installment of their monthly pro golf check-ins. The three each share one lingering thought about LIV Golf as the league finds itself in bankruptcy proceedings with a murky future. Andy, Joseph, and Kevin discuss the new DP World Tour rule that would force players to choose where they play and what the rest of Dustin Johnson's career may look like. Next, they talk through storylines to watch during the PGA Tour's FedEx Fall, such as the new Championship Series exemptions at stake and young players that are trying to keep a card for next year. This episode closes with Andy, Kevin, and Joseph looking ahead to 2027 and what's to come for the game next season.   If you love what we’re doing at Fried Egg Golf, you have to be part of FEGC. Check it out at thefriedegg.com/membership! Use discount code FRIEDEGG for 15% off at MOBJAK.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Joe Wandro. Joe has trained with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design and worked as a shaper on projects like Punta Brava Golf and Surf Club, Pinehurst No. 10, The Lido, and more. Andy and Joe discuss how Joe found his way into the golf architecture profession with a music degree, his favorite parts of some recent projects, and his career aspirations going forward.   Beginner or scratch golfer, weekend warrior or tour hopeful—however you play, there's a Garmin device built for your game. Visit garmin.com to learn more. Fried Egg Golf Club is the membership tier from Fried Egg Golf. Check it out at thefriedegg.com/membership!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off of his 2026 U.S. Mid-Am win, Andrew Bailey joins Andy on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. The two discuss Andrew's victory at The Lido, how he stays grounded through competitive rounds, and whether his interest in golf course architecture helped him stay focused during play. They also touch on the topic of reinstated amateurs before previewing next year's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and Andrew's possible invitation to the 2027 Masters Tournament.   Experience the power, precision and versatility of Mercedes-Benz SUVs. Visit mbusa.com to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three discuss Jackson Koivun's continued emergence as a new star, who may be next in line for the American captaincy, what's next for the Presidents Cup after such a close finish, and more. Andy is then joined by Garrett Morrison to break down how the newly-renovated Medinah No. 3 fared against the world's best players.   Know where to play and why in the FEGC App today. Visit thefriedegg.com/membership to learn more and join the club. Learn more about how GCSAA is keeping the game on course for the next 100 years at gcsaa.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports history and the two debate where an International team win would potentially slot in. Andy then sits down with OCM Design’s Mike Cocking for a deep dive on his firm’s work at Medinah No. 3. The two discuss the course changes and the use of out-of-bounds along the first three holes at this week’s event. Lastly, Medinah superintendent Ben McGargill joins Andy for a conversation about what to expect from the setup at the 2026 Presidents Cup.  The official Presidents Cup uniforms are available to shop now at B. Draddy, alongside their Presidents Cup t-shirt collection! If you'd like to carry a piece of the week home with you, visit bdraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his first season in the CBS broadcast tower, Colt Knost joins Andy Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation. The two discuss Colt's new role on the CBS crew, his favorite memories from on-course reporting, and some big takeaways from the 2026 PGA Tour season before diving into the debate around reinstated amateurism in golf. Colt, a former U.S. Amateur champion and PGA Tour player, recently applied to be reinstated as an amateur by the USGA and has been documenting the process on his podcast and social media. Andy and Colt discuss the intricacies of this hot-button issue, including whether former professionals should not be allowed to play in the U.S. Amateur, even if they're reinstated. The two close with some stories from Colt's rounds at Whisper Rock in Scottsdale, Arizona.   The official Presidents Cup uniforms are available to shop now at B. Draddy, alongside their Presidents Cup t-shirt collection! If you'd like to carry a piece of the week home with you, visit bdraddy.com and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off his trip to Lahinch Golf Club, Geoff Shackelford joins Andy Johnson to recap an incredible 2026 Walker Cup. Geoff provides on-the-ground insight from his coverage of Great Britain & Ireland's comeback win over Team USA, highlighting the course setup and the strong play of 33-year-old Stuart Grehan in his home country. Andy and Geoff also discuss the current state of amateur golf following a reinstated former PGA Tour pro's win at the U.S. Senior Am last week. Lastly, Geoff shares his thoughts on the PGA Tour's new match-play Tour Championship to round out the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of this week's Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club, Andy Johnson previews the matches with this two-part podcast. First, Andy chats with Stewart Hagestad ahead of his sixth Walker Cup as a member of Team USA. Stewart shares his must-have items for golf travel, his favorite memories from past Walker Cups, and what he's most looking forward to from this year's trip to Ireland. Andy is then joined by Fried Egg Golf's Matt Rouches about his takeaways from his trip to Lahinch. Matt details his three favorite things about the golf course and highlights some holes to watch during this weekend's broadcast.   Our end of summer sale is here! From Thursday, Sept. 3rd through Tuesday, Sept. 8th, you can take 15% off sitewide with code LABOR15. Visit proshop.thefriedegg.com to learn more! Use the "FRIEDEGG" discount code for 15% off at mobjak.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.