Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return to the feed to discuss Andrew's first trip to St. Andrews after his T-25 finish at the Dunhill Links last week. The two discuss what's so special about the town of St. Andrews, the challenges of links golf at this time of year, and how players navigate the layout of the Dunhill Links across three different courses. Andrew shares how he prepared for such a unique tournament, and the two highlight the pro-am aspect of the Dunhill as well. After wrapping up on Scotland golf, Shane and Andrew discuss the Korn Ferry Tour following the season-ending championship. Andrew reminisces about being part of the 2014 class of KFT grads following the PGA Tour's 10-year look back at that group. They discuss the differences between the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour, and how players often find more camaraderie on the KFT before graduating to the big tour. To wrap things up, Andrew shares some insight into the new Evergreen Golf Club facility in Tacoma, Washington.

Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam are back to break down Andrew's 2024 FedEx Cup season following the Wyndham Championship. The episode begins with the pair reminiscing about golf trips of the past and what courses they've recently crossed off bucket lists before diving into Andrew's early offseason plans. Shane and Andrew discuss Andrew's missed cut at the Wyndham and 73rd place finish in the FedEx Cup standings. They talk about finding silver linings in negative things, such as getting some time off to catch up on life after missing the playoffs this season. The two then preview the upcoming FedEx Fall and why Andrew believes the fall run of events suits his game well, with stops in Napa, Japan and Mississippi that Andrew is looking forward to. This episode wraps with a discussion of underrated events across both the Korn Ferry and PGA Tours, as Shane and Andrew shoutout the Boise KFT event, the Valero Texas Open, and more!

Shane has his longtime buddy Ashdon Woods on the pod to unpack into their recent trip to Streamsong Golf Resort in Florida. They cover the highlights from the three courses and the Chain, a new short course on the property, before reviewing the surrounding amenities, like the stellar hotel and food scene. All great tips for those looking to plan a trip to the Florida resort in the future. They end the pod with some fun stories from their days on the mini tours, Ashdon's hole-in-one this year on his dad's 70th birthday and playing the Monday money game in Arizona during the pandemic with Max Homa. A special thanks to Ashdon for his time (what a podcast debut!) ____ Check out the brand new Ground Under Repair store: https://groundunderrepair.myshopify.com/  The Golfer's Zoo: https://back9press.com/pages/bacon Listen to another very good golf podcast, the PING Proving Grounds Podcast, right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-eight of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the scramble tournament they teamed up and played in! Then the guys talk about the PNC Championship, Tiger and Charlie Woods, the best moments from Max's 2020 PGA Tour season and lastly, they share flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-seven of Get a Grip, Max opens up the podcast asking Shane about his move to Golf Channel! Next, the guys give their swing roast awards and then respond to junior golf questions which includes practice time, distance vs. accuracy, attitude improvement, recruiting tips and plenty more! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-six of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his spectacular golf in the Mayakoba Golf Classic! Max talks about how it feels to be on his game and then Shane talks about his return to the golf course where he hit a 400-yd drive! The guys finish up discussing the greatest message they've received of all time and share flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-five of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing their thoughts about the Match 3 and Shane's continued experiences of seeing others get hole-in-one's. Then Shane quizzes Max on majorz trivia - major championship winners with the letter 'z" in their name - the guys talk about how golf keeps score compared to other sports, and lastly, they finish up with flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-four of Get a Grip, Shane and Max immediately react to the 84th Masters at Augusta National! The guys share their thoughts about Dustin Johnson winning his 2nd career major championship and then Max talks about his experience playing in the Masters. Lastly, the guys touch on Rory McIlroy searching for the career grand slam and then they finish up with flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT'S MASTERS WEEK!!! On episode forty-three of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his first time playing at Augusta National. Max talks about his "pinch me" moments he had arriving at Augusta National and then takes us through things he saw in his practice round. Then Shane brings back "true or boo", Max talks about the Houston Open, and lastly, the guys deliver flights which involves men and steak. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-two of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his week in Bermuda! Max analyzes his game, shares the experience of having a replacement caddy, and talks about his "grove of bushes" golf shot. The guys wrap up sharing flights and UNIVERSALLY liked things! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty-one of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about Max's caddie for the week, named Malcom, for the Bermuda Championship. Then the guys discuss the Lucas Glover plaque, Shane delivers some fun facts and Max dives into the intense COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. Lastly, Max gives an update about where his golf game is, the guys discuss slow play and deliver flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode forty of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing how they proposed and Max's bet with J.T. Poston. Then, the guys talk about the Dodgers playing in the World Series, celebrations gone wrong, and Max's prep for Bermuda..... wherever that is. Shane and Max finish up describing the caddy's role and sharing qualities of a good caddy. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-nine of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with creative ideas on how Augusta National can virtually add patrons. Then, the guys get into the Lakers winning the title, the atmosphere at events without fans, golf fashion and traditions, and Max's problem-solving drive. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A great chat this week with LET Tour player Meghan MacLaren about her life as a professional golfer. Meghan talks about growing up in a golf family, her experiences playing on the Epson Tour in the States, and why writing has been such an amazing outlet for her while chasing her dream.  Meghan has an awesome series that dropped this year with Skratch that is definitely worth your time so give the first episode a watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC3ji4YhxpY Also, her website that was mentioned a few times on the pod: https://megmaclaren.com/ The Golfer's Zoo: https://back9press.com/pages/bacon Listen to another very good golf podcast, the PING Proving Grounds Podcast, right here: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-eight of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the Lakers being up 3-1 and LeBron James' legacy! Then the guys get into Max's caddie, Joe, qualifying for the USGA four ball, Shane's golf trip to Erin Hills, their best Halloween costumes, Max's event in Vegas, and lastly, a new flight.....Shane and Max's life hack of the week! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-seven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max talk about the process of going from junior golf, to college golf and then to professional golf. Max talks about his mindset as a collegiate golfer and then shares stories about his first career events on the PGA TOUR. Shane talked about playing in UGA events and lastly, the guys share advice to younger golfers looking to find success. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-six of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the setup and difficulty of Winged Foot and how the importance of hitting fairways has changed. The guys also get into the way Bryson DeChambeau and technology have changed golf, how golf courses can defend against bomb and gouge, and lastly, the worst thing heard all week.....the sizzler going bankrupt. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-five of Get a Grip, Shane and Max are live at Winged Foot previewing the U.S. Open. The guys get into the difficulty of Winged Foot, strategy off the tee, the potential winning score, who the golf course favors and much more! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-four of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing their thoughts about the Tour Championship and the staggered format to decide the FedExCup champion. Then the guys answer your questions and touch on the fall schedule, the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, best and worst games on the golf course, picking a fight, and what they'd buy if they won $15 million. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-three of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with their thoughts about the BMW Championship and the crazy putts sunk on the 18th hole. The guys talk about the charity event Max played in on Wednesday, the difficulty of Olympia Fields, and the importance of winning the FedExCup. Then Max shares things he loved about his golf game and things he needs to work on for next season and lastly, they wrap with flights! Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-two of Get a Grip, Shane opens up talking with Max about him advancing to the BMW Championship next week and his mentality entering the event. Then, the guys share their thoughts about Dustin Johnson's career, Daniel Berger not receiving a Masters invite, and if golf courses should be set up more difficult for PGA TOUR players. Lastly, the guys discuss their flights which includes the worst thing they heard surrounding analysis of Jordan Spieth's game. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty-one of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about golf course setup on the PGA TOUR and the U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes. The guys react to Segundo Oliva Pinto's loss because his caddie touched a bunker and Jim Herman's victory in the Wyndham Championship. Lastly, the guys share their flights and Max discusses how important the FedExCup is to players on the PGA TOUR. Follow the guys on Twitter @ShaneBacon and @MaxHoma23   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirty of Get a Grip, Joel Dahmen fills in for Max and joins Shane Bacon as the guest co-host. Shane opens up asking Joel to explain his golf game, and to expand on the experience he had finishing top-10 in the PGA Championship. Joel also talks about the setup at Harding Park and his first impression of Collin Morikawa. Shane explains his hat and towel collection, and lastly, the guys share their flights! Follow the crew on Twitter: @ShaneBacon, @MaxHoma23 and @Joel_Dahmen   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-nine of Get a Grip, Shane opens up sharing his feel good Friday and Max talks about his week in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. The guys discussed J.T.'s finish, Brooks Koepka's mentality, and lastly, Shane asks Max to give us some insight into his preparation and excitement for the PGA Championship and the guys share their flights!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guest is a great one as Patrick Koenig joins the show to talk about his RGV Tour. Patrick and Shane discuss his recent world record-breaking moment on the golf course, how much you still love golf when you've played nearly 500 courses in a year and plenty more!  Patrick is one of the good guys in golf so make sure to give him a follow (@pjkoenig) and check out his website for all the tales from the road! https://www.pjkoenig.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-eight of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about key decisions, shots and moments during his final round in the 3M Open. Then the guys react to the coverage Max's Twitter hiatus is receiving, an update is given on the AON Risk Reward Challenge standings, Max talks about playing with Tony Finau and Matthew Wolff, his COVID scare, and lastly, flights are delivered!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-seven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the difficult course conditions at Muirfield Village for the Memorial and Jon Rahm becoming the #1 player in the world. The guys get into the penalty enforced against Rahm, the reputation Rahm has on the golf course, Max explains what it means to be off as a professional golfer and flights are delivered!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-six of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about the Justin Thomas vs. Collin Morikawa showdown in the final round of the Workday Charity Open and Morikawa's progression as a golfer. Max makes a suggestion to spice up golf coverage and then the guys finish up with flights.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-five of Get a Grip, Shane opens up talking with Max about successfully qualifying for the Arizona Open and the guys breakdown Bryson DeChambeau's win and style of golf. Then Shane asks Max about the process of tinkering with clubs and feels on the PGA TOUR, hashtag golf is explained and flights are delivered.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-four of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about playing on the PGA TOUR while coronavirus is ongoing and they also talk about his week at the Travelers Championship. Then Shane addresses the situation with FOX and the guys finish up ranking their favorite planets!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-three of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his week in the RBC Heritage and the COVID-19 news at Hilton Head. Then Max gets fired up comparing the difficulty of bowling vs. golf and Shane shares details about his golf trip to Bandon Dunes. The guys finish up with flight's.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twenty-two of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up talking about Max's week in the Charles Schwab Challenge and Bryson DeChambeau's size and skill. The guys also discuss the idea of mic'ing up PGA TOUR players, Max shares what returning to golf looked like with COVID-19 testing and lastly, Shane and Max share things that made them happy and things that didn't.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode twenty-one of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about getting back to work in the Charles Schwab Challenge. Then the guys discuss their top-5 things they're looking forward to when the PGA TOUR resumes and finish up sharing listeners personal best golf stories.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode twenty of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing the current state of affairs in our country. Then the guys discuss the PGA TOUR without fans, their feel good Friday and much more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode nineteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing their thoughts on the match and the telecast. Then the guys discuss Phil's brand, J.T.'s impressive performance, and their top-5 golf cliches.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been long overdue to have Kate Smith on the podcast so we are happy to report she is in fact this week's guest! Kate talks about her great season Epson Tour, what flipped from her rookie year to this level of consistent play, and what she will do to prep for Q-School later this year. Then, Kate and Shane talk about how they got into business together and started Ground Under Repair. Kate talks about the balance between owning a business and playing high-level professional golf and how fun it is to get to do both.  They get into Kate's golf upbringing and growing up in a golf family and what it was like leading the Augusta National Women's Amateur after the opening round in 2021.  Kate is the best and we were so pumped to have her on. ____ Ground Under Repair Design: https://gurdesigns.com/ The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eighteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max share their observations from the 10-part documentary on ESPN, The Last Dance. The guys talk about things they learned from the documentary, Jordan's mentality, Jordan's influence and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode seventeen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing their takeaways from the TaylorMade Driving Relief and Seminole Golf Club. Then the guys give their facial hair power rankings, list their favorite sports logos and respond to your questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode sixteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing Mother's Day and Joel Dahmen's course record. Then the guys get into the brilliance of Phil and Tiger's short game, Max's prep for the return of the PGA TOUR season, entrees vs. apps and the top-5 swaggiest walks on Tour.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fifteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max dive into the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship one year after Max's win. The guys run through Max's four rounds at Quail Hollow and he shares his approach to winning the tournament, his nerves down the stretch, the Saturday night before, the rain delay and a lot more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode fourteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing their Saturday watch party of the 1996 U.S. Amateur called: "Re-Gripped". Then the guys spin the quarantine narrative into a positive, discuss most annoying golf terms, their feel good Friday and answer your questions!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode thirteen of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open discussing the latest release of the PGA TOUR schedule and their online poker tournament for charity. Next, the guys get into the Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls documentary by diving into their top five favorite people named 'Michael'. Lastly, they share the most painful non-injury injuries in sports and their feel good Friday.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode twelve of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing their round of golf earlier in the day, Max's biggest reactions, and their upcoming poker tournament for charity. Then the guys share their unique ideas about what they would do to get sports back, Shane shares his favorite broadcasting moments and lastly, they answer a few of your Twitter questions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eleven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with a feel good Friday and an in-depth conversation about the mindset behind greatness. Then the guys have a discussion about their top five FAVORITE sports movies, Max tests Shane in golf trivia and lastly, they answer twitter questions which includes their most memorable round of golf.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode ten of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up with a feel good Friday, listener haikus and their FAVORITE sports nicknames. Then Max builds the perfect golfer, the guys answer twitter questions and Shane tests Max to see if he's a spelling bee superstar.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode nine of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up sharing what five items they'd need with them on a stranded island and then give their top five list of favorite NCAA basketball players of all time. Next up, the guys talk about their best skills outside golf, the best golf books, high school golf stories and best players all-time with one major.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed the Korn Ferry Tour Championship earlier this month, you missed one of the most gutting moments in the history of professional golf. Shad Tuten was right around the top-30 number on Sunday needing to finish strong to get his PGA Tour card for 2024. Shad got penalized on the 15th hole and that two-shot penalty cost him his PGA Tour card, eventually finishing 32nd on the points list. After a couple of months to reflect, Shad joined Shane on the pod to talk about that Sunday, the ruling, when he was initially told that something might be afoot and the fallout after. A huge thanks to Shad for taking the time to chat about this brutal situation and here is to a great December at Q-School and a storybook ending to this unfortunate situation. ____ The Golfer's Zoo: https://www.back9press.com/bacon The new PING Proving Grounds Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/ping-proving-grounds/playlists/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode eight of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing Shane's recent tournament, how to golf best when shots matter, and Max's experience on the Walker Cup team. Then the guys answer questions from listeners about their favorite board games, gambling in golf, leaderboard watching, toughest shots, caddie stories, AIM nicknames and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode seven of Get a Grip, Shane and Max open up discussing the overall feeling at the Players Championship as the sports world stopped. Then the guys segue into the caddie competition on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, Max's round with the No Laying Up guys, Shane's experience being a caddie at St. Andrews and their funniest fashion trends.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode six of Get a Grip, Shane opens up asking Max about his shank seen around the world. Next up, Max shares details about the challenge playing in and being the only player under par on Saturday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The guys give a gift card update, Max's caddie, Joe, joins Shane to discuss the caddie challenge at Sawgrass and then they give their good idea, bad idea and the best and worst things they heard during the week.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.