Best Golf Podcasts 2024: From The Chipping Forecast to NLU – 10 Pods Every Golf Fan MUST Listen To
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What are the best golf podcasts? I’ve listened to thousands of hours of content so you know which ones are worth listening to.
Most of us can’t get enough of golf as it is, and with the emergence of podcasts it’s never been easier to love the game. Everyone is getting in on the act from professional golfers to renowned broadcasters, huge media franchises to YouTube stars and, as you’ll see below, plenty of them are doing an unbelievable job.
With golf changing faster than any of us could have predicted, podcasts about the game are bringing a new lease of life to the sport and giving us a new and entertaining way to consume our daily dose. Whether you are after a lighthearted chat between golfers, want to improve your game, or just keep up to date with all the latest tour news and technology these podcasts offer it all.
After rummaging through the vast amount podcasts on offer, we have compiled a selection of what we think are some of the Best Golf Podcasts you need to listen to.
What are the best golf podcasts?
Beef’s Golf Club Podcast
Beef’s Golf Club turned on the mics in 2022 and has a 5 out of 5 rating on Apple podcasts! Tour star and Today’s Golfer columnist Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston is joined by comedian, Today’s Golfer columnist and golf fanatic John Robins and the pair are a breath of fresh air as they create the dream golf club with the help of the members (listeners).
Tour star Tony Finau, Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, iconic caddie Billy Foster, cricket legend Jimmy Anderson, comedian Tom Davis and Big Bang Theory star Kunal Nayyar are among the stars to have visited the club to share some hilarious stories and set some of the rules and commandments.
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There will be a new themed episode every week, covering everything from clubhouses to bunkers, and, as you’d expect with its hosts, it is absolutely hilarious. Beef brings an abundance of stories from his life on Tour, while John shares tales from his attempts to reach single figures.
This is a golf club where it doesn’t matter if you’re a total novice or a plus-handicap player – everyone is welcome to join and it doesn’t cost a penny. And if that’s not enough of a reason to listen, Today’s Golfer is an official media partner!
Me and My Golf Podcast
YouTube sensations and TG regulars Andy Proudman and Piers Ward bring their coaching expertise to the audio world. As well as improving your games, the English pair have welcomed some of the world’s best players, including Collin Morikawa and Ian Poulter, and some of the biggest coaches, such as Pete Cowen.
This podcast is going to help keep up to date with the latest trends and news in the world of golf, but they also discuss mindset and performance with the players and coaches they have on giving the listener great tips to tackle their own games. There are more than 130 episodes for you to enjoy.
The Rick Shiels Golf Show Podcast
Golf’s No.1 YouTube star has transferred his talents to the world of podcasts alongside co-host Guy Charnock, with the pair discussing the happenings in the professional game, issues impacting amateurs, and welcoming a host of big names, from Adam Scott and Bryson DeChambeau, to David Canon and Robbie Williams.
The way the pair bring golf chat and non-golf chat together is a big part of why they are so successful and engage with so many and no wonder they have more than 150 episodes to date.
Chasing Scratch- A Golf Podcast
“Two guys. One goal. Zero chance.” That’s the sell as American friends Mike and Eli as the two 40-somethings go on a hilarious and informative journey attempting anything and everything to get down from their 11 handicaps to scratch.
It’s a helluva challenge for two working men with wives and kids to take on, but it is hugely entertaining to listen to their journey, and their songs about shanks and use of old movie quotes make for a lot of laughs. With seven seasons and more than 160 episodes, you’ll be able to guess how the challenge is going!
Sky Sports Golf Podcast
Every week host Josh Antmann is joined by well-known names from the golfing world to look back on the weekend’s happenings, discuss the big stories from the game, and look ahead to the forthcoming tournaments across all of the big tours.
Expect appearances from Sky’s vast pool of commentators and analysts along with journalists, players and coaches. It’s your own little weekly segment of Sky Sports Golf news wherever you are… and you don’t even have to be a Sky subscriber!
No Laying Up- Golf Podcast
With more than 850 episodes you’ll do well to catch up, but the NLU pod is absolute gold for proper golf nuts with hosts Chris Solomon, Neil Schuster, Big Randy and Tron Carter never shying away from a topic.
The brand started out as a blog almost a decade ago but rapidly blew up with the guys now accessing all the big names and big events in golf and bringing a fresh and funny approach.
They balance humor with interesting and informative content and have welcomed some huge guests, including Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry, and Adam Scott.
The Fire Pit Podcast
The Fire Pit Podcast is part of the Fire Pit Collective, a golf media company set up by some of the biggest writers in the game.
The podcast is hosted by renowned journalists, including Matt Ginella, Michael Bamberger and Alan Shipnuck, and, using their knowledge and contacts they deconstruct everything that happens in the world of golf.
Matt spent 25 years covering golf and has created relationships with the biggest names across the sport. Alongside Michael and Alan, this has been a chance for them to share plenty of his stories. So, as they say “Grab a drink, a seat and settle in,” because it’s always a riveting listen.
Get a Grip With Shane Bacon Podcast
Originally launched by broadcaster Shane Bacon and PGA Tour star Max Homa, Bacon now goes it alone with the Presidents Cup star occasionally guesting.
There are more than 90 episodes for you to catch up on, all offering light-hearted but superb insight into the happenings on the PGA Tour, on and off the course. Expect plenty of jokes at players’, officials’ and fans’ expense.
Golf Smarter Podcast
“Our podcast is guaranteed to make you better at golf,” was a good enough tagline to get us listening. After launching way back in 2005, Golf Smarter is the game’s longest-running podcast with more than 600 episodes.
The podcast’s host and creator Fred Greene has always strived to make you better at the game, whether that be through new technology or his obsession with the mental side of the sport. Episodes are aimed at golfers of all abilities as Golf smarter provides tips, drills, advice and insights into the minds of PGA coaches and psychologists.
It gives you vital tips and tricks for your next round, along with great insight into the minds of club designers, course architects, and entrepreneurs.
The Fried Egg Podcast
If your love for golf takes you further than swing thoughts and thirst for new technology, this is one of the best golf podcasts for you. The Fried Egg podcast is the home of everything PGA Tour and Golf course architecture, with more than 560 episodes.
Produced on the east coast of America, hosts Andy, Garrett and Will talk all things professional golf and give more insight from the team behind TheFriedEgg.com.
The pair dive deep into the lesser covered world of golf course design to give your average golfers a more in-depth look into the who, what, where, when and why’s behind the world’s courses.
Fore Play Podcast
“For the common golfer, by the common golfer.” If you’re after a chilled podcast that feels like being down the pub or the bar with your mates, this is it.
Produced by Barstool Sports, the show’s hosts Riggs, Trent, Frankie and Lurch have recently been joined by former Golf Digest PGA Tourwriter Dan Rappaport, and they’ve had a range of pros, caddies and influencers from across the industry on their show.
Don’t expect your typical interview style as the lads try to focus on a more relaxed chat with their guests, delving into the game’s difficulties and hottest talking points. This is a group of everyday golf addicts, who embrace everything the sport has to offer and love to talk about the ever-evolving world of golf in their unique way.
The Shotgun Start Podcast
Already more than 800 episodes deep this is the perfect podcast to keep you up with everything golf.
Hosts Brendan Porath and Andy Johnson of the Fried Egg flash through a variety of relevant topics, making this one of the best podcasts for golfers who are looking for something to replace the radio and get their daily dose of golf on the arduous commutes to and from work.
Their fun discussion-based podcast offers interviews, previews and reviews of the game, while keeping amateurs interested with their amusing discussions around the topics that involve and matter to us.
GOLF’s Subpar Podcast
When it comes to golf podcasts GOLF.com’s Subpar has interviewed some of the biggest and best to ever do it. This year alone they have talked to Greg Norman, Colin Morikawa, Ernie Els and the legendry caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay, to name just a few.
GOLF’s Subpar is hosted by former PGA tour pro Colt Knost and his friend Drew Stoltz, with the weekly round-table style episodes lasting around an hour. It is a breath of fresh air in the packed golf podcast world, giving listeners a real insight into the game’s biggest stars.
The Stripe Show Podcast
After several years on Golf Channel hosting “On the Range” and “Morning Drive”, Stripe Show host Travis Fulton is emerging as one of the leading teaching voices in golf. Throughout the week podcasts hosted by Fulton hit the air from weekly reviews and news to sit-down chats with the best golfers on the PGA tour.
One of The Stripe Show’s most popular sections is hosted by Travis and a selection of others such as Shauheen Nakhjavani, Dr. Bhrett McCabe, and a selection of top-class coaches where they break down swings, putting, short game, and plenty more.
The Open Podcast
A unique podcast among this list of the best. Unlike many others we have spoken about, these episodes will have a special place in many golfers’ hearts as you travel back in time to some of the greatest moments from golf’s oldest Major.
You’ll hear tales from Sir Nick Faldo, Tom Watson, Greg Norman and one of the most iconic voices in golf, the late Peter Alliss.
The Open podcast has something for everyone, taking you on a journey through golfing history with some of the game’s greatest stories and documentaries. It is a superb listen for not just golfers but lovers of sport in general.
Good Good Podcast
The fastest growing golf YouTube group, Good Good is a group of single-figure and scratch American golfers whose podcast talks everything golf and social media.
For those of you looking for a more light-hearted golf podcast, Good Good provides the perfect offering, focusing less on the topical stuff and more on their own games, lives, and adventures filming content for the channel.
If you’re one of the one million-plus subscribers to the boys’ YouTube channel then you will certainly be a fan of this podcast. And if you’ve never heard of them, where have you been?!
Son Of A Butch Podcast
Affording a lesson with one of the world’s best coaches is unrealistic for most of us, but now Claude Harmon, the man who helped Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson to Major victories and World No.1 is sharing his vast knowledge via his fantastic podcast.
The PGA tour coach talks everything golf with big-name guests, including Masters champion Trevor Immelman, Asian Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant, and father (arguably the greatest coach of all time) Butch Harmon. With Claude’s huge contacts book, we can only imagine the quality of guests isn’t going to drop anytime soon.
With golf being a confusing game for even the best players, it helps to have a world-class coach to simplify it and, alongside his guests, Claude will be providing detailed instruction to help improve your scores, along with plenty of chat about why they all love the game of golf.
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Todays golfers selection of best golf podcasts.
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Fore play is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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The fried egg podcast is produced by the guys from friedegg.com.
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Golf smarter podcast is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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GOLF.com's Subpar podcast is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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Good Good podcast is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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Life on tour podcast gives you an insight into the life of a DP world tour professional.
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Shotgun start is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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Son of a butch is a new golf podcast starting in August 2022.
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The stripe show is one of the best golf podcasts in 2022.
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The open podcasts is full of tales from the best golfers to ever play the game.
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