The PLAYERS, March Madness, and Tally Tumbler's Kelvin Sealy

Tiger Woods is doing it again... plus March Madness and Bachelor Reality Star Sean McLaughlin returns to the podcast Tiger Woods is back in the news for another car crash, plus being arrested for DUI. Alex and Michael talk about Tiger's legacy off the course, and if Woods is still the right person to be the face of the PGA TOUR. Gary Woodland's emotional win at the Houston Children's Open capped a return to form after brain surgery and PTSD over the past 2.5 years. The LPGA's Ford Championship got Nelly Korda her second 2nd place of the year, losing once again to Hyo Joo Kim for the second straight week. Alex heads to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open this week, where he will walk the course as players get ready for their final tune-up before Augusta. In Tuned In, Michael shares reviews for "Hopper," "The Devil Wears Prada," and "The Hobbit" from 1977, while Alex went down the rabbit hole on YouTube and watched classic rock concerts. This week's guest is Sean McLaughlin, a reality TV Star from The Bachelorette and 2 seasons of Bachelor in Paradise. Sean returns to the podcast to chat about what's happening with his buddies from The Bachelor, his future golf trips, and more. March Madness took hold of March as the men's college basketball tournament had some crazy finishes and imploded brackets for Alex and Michael. Baseball season is here and all you need to know is that the new ABS Challenge system is showing how bad the umpires behind the plate really are. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying his new favorite dish everywhere: fish frys, while Michael is preparing for his first Passover Sedar in over 10 years as he hosts his family this week for the Jewish Holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest-host Elizabeth Diane Veith live from the Valspar, March is Mad, and crazy stories from Country Club Confidential. Elizabeth Diane Veith shares her take on attending a PGA TOUR event from The Valspar, where Matt Fitzpatrick gave some drama on 18 on Sunday to claim victory. Bryson DeChambeau is giving all the highlights and wins as he dominates LIV early in the season. The PGA TOUR now heads to Texas, and Alex is excited to finally have a PGA TOUR Media Credential. Elizabeth does lot of traveling, and chats with Alex about her take on the "new" Southwest Airlines. In Tuned In, Alex shares a new bowling documentary he and his wife are watching, echoing Netflix's "Full Swing" vibes. This week's guest is Scott from Country Club Confidential. Scott shares how his newsletter is sharing crazy stories from inside the golf club ropes, and where some of these stories come from. March Madness is everywhere, and while Alex's bracket is struggling, Elizabeth shares a first she did this year. As the duo #AlwaysEndWithFood, they dissect Rory's newly unveiled Masters Dinner, and Elizabeth thinks its lacking class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wild finish to The PLAYERS, brackets ready to be busted in March Madness, and a chat with Tally Tumbler creator Kelvin Sealy. The PLAYERS Championship may want to be the fifth major, and it certainly did its best Sunday as Cameron Young survived with a gutsy finish. The future of the PGA TOUR was laid out by CEO Brian Rolapp, including a shorter season, larger fields, and more big market tournaments. LIV Golf was in Hong Kong, and Bryson DeChambeau won thanks to a missed 2-foot putt. The LPGA is back stateside next week for the Fortinent Founders Cup, while the PGA TOUR heads to the Valspar Championship at the Snake Pit. Alex enjoyed some time at the massive SXSW conference in Austin, checking out tech talks, movie stars, and getting some swag. In Tuned In, Michael shares a review of the British satire film "Fackham Hall," while Alex shares his take on the Oscars from Sunday night. This week's guest is Kelvin Sealy, the creator of the Tally Tumbler. Kelvin talks about how he came up with the idea of a tumbler that helps you keep score, his own golf and lawn game journey, and his favorite drinks to put into the Tally Tumbler. March Madness is upon us, and Alex gives his worthless take that will result in a failed bracket. The guys are reeling after a bad weekend for their Quinnipiac Bobcats, and are saddened to hear about the retirement of longtime women's basketball coach Tricia Fabbri. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex returns to Cottonwood Creek for a wonderful Po Boy, while Michael can't get over the CEO Burger Bites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rare playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a preview of the PLAYERS, and Golf Cask Founder Brian Bailie. For the first time in a long time the Arnold Palmer Invitational went to a playoff, while Scottie and Rory were nowhere to be seen. All the new young guys were on display at the Puerto Rico Open, including Blades Brown and John Daly Jr, but it was another young player who won in his tournament debut. The Asian Swing ended at the Blue Bay LPGA, where a Korean had a roller coaster final day before holding off a local Chinese pro for the win. Casey Jarvis has been all the talk on the DP World Tour's African swing, and he almost made it 3 in a row before falling just short. Zach Johnson, fresh off his 50th birthday, made his way to the Champions Tour, and easily notched himself his first victory. The PGA TOUR now heads to TPC Sawgrass for the PLAYERS, and Alex needs to know if Michael considers it golf's fifth major. March is a busy month with Alex's Austin getting ready for SXSW, Michael's Savannah gearing up for St Patrick's Day, and airlines doing crazy stuff. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of 2024's "Saturday Night," while Alex is getting inundated with videos of driverless cars. This week's guest is Brian Bailie, the founder of Golf Cask. Brian shares why he formed an online community who like golf, whiskey, and cigars (or at least one of the three), how the community serves its members, and how Ireland provided pivotal in Brian's journey into loving whiskey. "Alex's Bits" gives us our much needed tidbits of college basketball knowledge, including an undefeated fighting to make the bracket, and a big upset in the Women's SEC Tournament. Michael is excited for college hockey, as the guy's alma mater Quinnipiac Bobcats punched their ticket after winning the ECAC Women's Tournament, and the men look to get started in the ECAC Tourney this weekend. NFL Free Agency is getting hot, but Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants are pretty quiet so far. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a surprising story of free swag in a grocery store, while Michael shows off his diverse bread menu at the bakery this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golf can be hard at the Cognizant Classic, Alex goes to another PopStroke, and Purdue Boilermaker Austin Klug joins the podcast. The golf gods did not smile on Shane Lowry at the Cognizant Classic as he dunked two in the water to give up the win. The Seminole Pro-Member tournament is a crazy member-professional that usually includes Tiger Woods. But his absence is making Alex weary of future golfing prospects this season. The LPGA stayed in Asia for the HBC Women's World Championship, where Australian Hannah Green finished with bogeys but was still able to hold on to win. The DP World Tour stayed in Africa, where Casey Jarvis got his second win in a row in South Africa. Alex is enjoying the warmer Texas weather is went down to San Antonio to check out that city's PopStroke, where he enjoyed the golf and the vibes. Michael, meanwhile, is getting ready for St Patrick's Day by checking out Savannah's Slithering. In Tuned In, Alex is watching the "new" "Scrubs," while Michael is telling us to avoid "We Always Lived In The Castle." This week's guest is Purdue Boilermaker Austin Klug. The Senior Pitcher chats with Alex about why pitchers are better golfers, plus the state of his golf game when he isn't on the mound. Alex gives us his weekly college basketball update, including the only remaining unbeaten team in D-I. Michael gives us a college hockey update (well, an alma mater update) as the boy's Quinnipiac Bobcats clinch their sixth straight regular season conference title. Alex gets Michael's take on the new pitch challenge system in baseball and how the umps keep getting it wrong, plus if the World Baseball Classic is worth it. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is checking out a new Buc-ees item ever time he visits one, and Michael doesn't understand a regional food item some Savannahians find "good." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A unknown wins at Tiger's Genesis Invitational, the Olympics wrap up in Italy, and golf handicap cop Yip Strickler. The Genesis Invitational had a new winner claim victory by the skin of his teeth over some of the greats of the game, while Scottie Scheffler's impressive streak came to an end. Tiger gave his usual press conference at Riviera, and gave an exciting answer if he will play at Augusta this year. The Honda LPGA Thailand kicked off the competitive LPGA season, and the World's Best won again. The DP World Tour was in Africa for the Magical Kenya Open, where a Kenyan made the cut for the first time. Next week, the LPGA Tour keeps going in Asia, while the PGA TOUR starts their Florida Swing at PGA National. Alex got to enjoy the Round Rock Classic, collegiate baseball tournament in Austin, and caught up with Purdue catcher/outfielder Sergio DeCello. In Tuned In, Michael shares his review of the mockumentary classic "Waiting for Guffman," and the guys give their last impressions of the Winter Olympics. This week's guest is Yip Strickler, known for catching those who cheat on their golf handicap. Yip chats with Alex about the different ways players cheat, how he catches them, and more on his content. Alex gives an update in college basketball and we are three weeks away from March Madness, including a surprising "Final Four" weekend that just happened. Michael gives a college hockey update, where our Quinnipiac Bobcats look to secure a top seed in the tournament, but if your school name has Michigan in it, then you seem to be doing well. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a review of the a fun new food truck in Austin, Golden Castle, and Michael gives a diet update as he struggles to continue losing weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morikawa wins at Pebble Beach, Obama says aliens are real, and Orlando DJ Kevin Eman. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am had an amazing Sunday finish, but eventually Collin Morikawa held on to win on the Pacific Coast. But what if Scottie could play better on Thursday? Anthony Kim on LIV Golf finally returns to the winners circle after the biggest roller coaster career ever. The LPGA kicks off its new season (for real) in Asia, but Charlie Hull won the PIF Saudi International in commanding fashion. The PGA TOUR heads to the Genesis which means we finally get to hear from Tiger Woods and when he may return to the game of golf. Alex's backyard is going under a crazy transformation into a mini golf hole, and Michael is wondering what Alex's wife is getting out of his shenanigans. In "Do You Remember?" the guys dive into when they first thought about aliens, especially after Barak Obama said aliens are real. In Tuned In, the guys look at some of the biggest Olympic moments from the past week, including a disappointing performance in men's figure skating. This week's guest is DJ and Producer Kevin Eman. Kevin can be found in clubs around Orlando, FL, and chats with Alex about what its like to be a DJ, why he loves requests, and what sporting event he would love to DJ at. Alex's Bracket Bits get us into the March Madness mood with some quick college basketball updates, including a stunner in Arizona. The NBA All Star Weekend... happened. Alex can't believe what its turned in to, and Michael makes us wonder what's happened to the different sports' All Star games. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, they recap their Valentine's weekend food plans, and Alex shares a crazy McDonalds caviar story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A race to the most wins in the golf world, a Super Bowl to forget for Alex, and the PGA Retailer of the Year. A playoff victory gave Chris Gotterup his second win for he young PGA TOUR season, making us all wonder how long this play will last. Patrick Reed is winning in bunches on the DP World Tour, making Alex think Reed could be "better" than Scottie Scheffler this year. LIV Golf finally got what they wanted, but at what cost? The TOUR heads to Pebble Beach and the start of a great couple of months of golf. Winter is over in the south as the heat start to return, making Michael and Alex excited for what's next. In Tuned In, Michael watches the Oscar winning musical Chicago, while Alex and Michael share their takes on the opening weekend of the Winter Olympics. This weeks guest is Jared Henzlik, the Director of Retail at Big Cedar Lodge. Jared chats with Alex at the PGA Show, where he was named the PGA Merchandiser of the Year, and gives us the inside baseball of how to buy merchandise to sell across 21 different points of sale at the Missouri resort complex. Alex provides his quick college basketball update, and gets Michael excited about Quinnipiac's chances of making the big dance. The Super Bowl in San Francisco was disappointing for Alex, who can't believe how poorly it went, not just for his resurgent Patriots, but also for his prop bets. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is in love with Birria tacos, while Michael is lost when it comes to Valentine's Day this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An easy win for Justin Rose, more LIV defectors, Super Bowl prop bets galore, and PGA Hope Ambassador DJ Naigan. The Farmer's Insurance Open at Torrey Pines had ideal conditions and a runaway win from Justin Rose. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka played the weekend in his first event back, and CBS unveils a new team of broadcasters. The LPGA's Tournament of Champions in cold Orlando, FL ended up getting shortened to 54 holes, baffling Alex and Michael, and the celebrities who still went out and played on Sunday morning. The DP World Tour had an epic collapse, but at the end of the day it was another great showing by Patrick Reed as he says goodbye to LIV golf. Alex and Michael wonder when the bleeding will stop from the rival circuit as numerous players jump ship back to the PGA Tour. The PGA TOUR heads to the party that never stops at the WM Phoenix Open, and Alex quizzes Michael on the big concerts going on all week at TPC Scottsdale. The Winter weather finally slammed into Michael's Savanah with snow and freezing cold temperature, while Alex is contemplating running away from the cold on the new-look Southwest Airlines. In Tuned In, Michael catching "Wicked: Part One" and is enjoying the broadway hits, while Alex is catching the Grammys and the surprising wins at music's biggest night. This week's guest is PGA Hope Ambassador DJ Naigan. DJ chats with Alex from the floor of the PGA Show, and shares his journey from 20 year in the military to PGA instructor. Alex is getting us all ready for March Madness with some college basketball factoids as we head towards the end of the season. Bill Belichick was suprinsgly left out of the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, causing a massive uproar across the sports landscape. But all attention is now on the Super Bowl, as Alex and Michael break down the fun prop bets that make the game exciting no matter what teams are playing. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares an amazing pie experience at a Texas favorite, while Michael is reminding us all that Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PGA Show was B I G. Plus Scottie back to his old ways, and a chat with LPGA Legend Tracy Hanson. Scottie Scheffler wasted no time returning to his winning ways at this weekend's American Express, winning his 20th time on TOUR and cementing his growing legacy as one of the game's all time best. The LPGA kicks off their season in Orlando at the Tournament of Champions, where the celebrities gather together to get the season started in style. Alex was at the PGA Merchandise Show last week, exploring the massive convention hall and checking out brand after brand. He shares chats he had with professional pickleball player Susannah Barr and content creator and now snack maker Hally Leadbetter. Alex left sunny Orlando and returned to wintery Texas as most of the country dived into a horrible winter storm this weekend. In Tuned In, Michael finally watches the classic "Casablanca," while Alex can't get over Alex Honnold's crazy free solo climb in Taipei. This week's guest is LPGA Legend Tracy Hanson. In her chat with Alex, Tracy shares what it was like playing golf in the summers in Idaho, how the LPGA was different I the 1990s compared to today, and more. College basketball season is heating up at March Madness is nearing, and Alex can't ignore the league's leading scorer Dior Johnson, who barely players for a school we've never heard of. The Super Bowl is set as the New England Patriots defy the odds and return once again to face off against the Seattle Seahawks. Alex can't wait to see what happens as the Pats return to their rightful home. As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a new favorite beverage to get on a plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices