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Inside the Genesis GV90 at Medinah with Amy Marentic

The Dan Evans Show is on site at Medinah Country Club during the 2026 Presidents Cup for a conversation with Genesis executive Amy Marentic and a closer look at the new Genesis GV90. Amy talks with Dan about the thinking behind Genesis, how the brand approaches luxury, and why being willing to say yes to ambitious ideas matters when you are trying to build something different. Then the conversation turns to the GV90. Amy explains how some of the vehicle’s most unusual ideas made the jump from concept to production, including its hidden B-pillar, coach doors, front seats that swivel while the vehicle is stationary, built-in refrigerator, cinema mode, electrochromic moonroof, roof airbag, and heated and cooled cupholders. The interview also gets into Amy’s path from aerospace engineering to the automotive industry, her approach to leadership, why she embraces uncomfortable situations, and how Genesis thinks about building a luxury brand without being tied to decades of legacy. 0:00 Amy Marentic joins Dan at Medinah 1:13 Genesis at the Presidents Cup 1:29 The GV90 arrives at Medinah 2:24 Amy’s path from Michigan to Genesis 4:22 Why she says yes to things that scare her 5:23 “Winners Never Quit” 7:16 From aerospace engineering to automotive 9:10 The moment her astronaut dream changed 10:56 Choosing Ford over Boeing, Lockheed and the Navy 12:52 “A ship is safe in the harbor” 14:47 “No one’s coming to save us” 17:39 Why Amy returned to automotive 18:20 What brought her to Genesis 19:36 How Genesis anticipates what customers want 20:24 The GV90’s hidden B-pillar 21:16 “How we win matters” 22:44 Balancing data with instinct 24:21 Why Amy loves being uncomfortable 25:58 Building Genesis without being tied to legacy 27:03 The Genesis “Blank Canvas” philosophy 28:22 A closer look at the Genesis GV90 29:23 How the GV90 made it to production 29:57 Swivel seats, refrigerator and cinema mode 30:23 The GV90 roof airbag 30:52 Inside the GV90 31:25 Refrigerator and electrochromic roof 32:00 Heated and cooled cupholders 32:21 Final thoughts from Medinah

Scottie Scheffler’s Presidents Cup Problem, Live From Medinah

The Dan Evans Show is live from Medinah Country Club for Presidents Cup week. With players already on site and the course being prepared before the crowds arrive, Dan and the crew break down the biggest story surrounding Team USA: Scottie Scheffler is almost unbeatable in normal stroke play, but team golf has been a different challenge. The guys get into Scottie’s 3-5-1 Presidents Cup record, why match play changes the way he has to compete, and how that compares to Justin Thomas at 10-0-2. They also debate whether opponents bring a different level of intensity when they draw Scottie and whether this is finally the week he changes the story. Plus, the crew discusses Team USA’s recent international losses, Jackson Koivun’s opportunity, Geoff Ogilvy’s connection to the Medinah redesign, the brutal four-inch rough, wet course conditions, Medinah’s championship history, and what they are seeing firsthand from inside the property during Presidents Cup week. Chapters: 0:00 Live from Medinah for Presidents Cup week 0:53 Team USA needs to end its losing streak 1:46 Scottie Scheffler’s team golf problem 3:57 Can Scottie finally figure out team golf? 4:18 JJ Spaun enters the conversation 5:33 Jackson Koivun’s big opportunity 7:15 Does the International Team have a Medinah advantage? 8:02 Is it fair that the International captain helped design the course? 10:41 The 21-year-old rookie vs. the 39-year-old rookie 11:49 Is Team USA overthinking team golf? 13:37 Why playing for your country feels different 15:43 The Presidents Cup rough is four inches long 17:21 Dan’s advice after playing Medinah 17:51 Why Medinah punishes bad shots 22:39 Why the Presidents Cup starts on Medinah’s fifth hole 25:01 Watching players practice from the first tee 26:18 What everyone wants to see this week 27:10 Scottie redemption or Jackson Koivun breakout? 31:43 Dan gets invited back to play Medinah 33:40 The wild history of Medinah Country Club 38:08 Medinah’s incredible championship history 42:51 Scottie’s 3-5-1 Presidents Cup record 43:05 Justin Thomas is 10-0-2 43:16 Why match play is completely different 43:42 Do opponents play harder against Scottie? 44:40 Scottie has more to lose than anyone 45:27 Why Rory might love the Presidents Cup

Presidents Cup Picks, Biggest Snubs, and Scottie Scheffler’s Ridiculous Season

The Presidents Cup captain’s picks are officially in, and the debates started immediately. Dan and the crew break down Jackson Koivun making Team USA, why his match-play background makes the pick so interesting, and which players have the strongest case for being left out. Ben Griffin becomes the biggest snub debate, while Jason Day’s injury situation and Geoff Ogilvy’s familiarity with Medinah add even more intrigue to the final rosters. The show also gets into Scottie Scheffler’s Tour Championship win, how much Ted Scott could be earning as his caddie, Scottie’s massive career earnings, Viktor Hovland trying to hold him off, Joe Dean’s comeback at the British Masters, and the rarest score in golf, the condor. 0:00 Presidents Cup captain’s picks are in 0:17 The controversial picks 0:46 Jackson Koivun makes Team USA 1:21 Why Koivun’s match-play history matters 3:40 Does the International Team have a Medinah advantage? 6:12 Nick Taylor gets his redemption 8:36 Why Jason Day was left off 9:31 Was Ben Griffin the biggest snub? 10:40 Other players who missed out 12:29 How long was Koivun on Snedeker’s radar? 13:19 Snedeker’s huge compliment for Koivun 14:59 Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship 17:01 Scottie celebrates with a beer 21:04 Ted Scott’s incredible season 21:29 Could Ted Scott make $5 million this year? 24:13 Skill vs. vibes in a caddie 28:44 How much money has Scottie really made? 35:43 Scottie starts hunting down Viktor Hovland 36:41 Did Hovland lose it or did Scottie win it? 37:19 Hovland explains what makes Scottie so good 50:58 The British Masters 51:36 Joe Dean comes back from seven shots down 52:05 Winning with his wife as his caddie 55:43 Joe Dean’s unusual path to pro golf 1:01:33 Albatross vs. hole-in-one 1:07:40 What exactly is a condor? 1:08:02 How rare are par-6 holes? 1:11:55 The longest hole in America 1:12:30 Should golf courses add more par 6s?

Why Golf Hates Wyndham Clark, Scottie vs. Wyndham, and the PGA Tour’s New Playoff Format

Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship, but the bigger story may have been the crowd openly rooting against him. Dan and the crew break down why Wyndham has become one of golf’s most polarizing players, whether he is taking over the villain role once held by Bryson DeChambeau, and what Wyndham himself had to say about fans cheering his mistakes. They also debate Wyndham vs. Scottie Scheffler for Player of the Year, react to Gary Woodland’s emotional return to the Tour Championship, break down the Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers, question whether Team USA is better without Bryson, explain the PGA Tour’s new match-play playoff format, and hear an unbelievable first-hole-in-one story on a par 4. 0:00 Wyndham Clark wins the BMW Championship 1:24 Why is Wyndham Clark so hated? 1:57 Is Wyndham becoming the new Bryson? 5:39 Fans openly root against Wyndham 6:47 Why does the BMW winner get two trophies? 10:17 Wyndham enters the Player of the Year debate 12:21 How PGA Tour Player of the Year works 14:50 Wyndham vs. Scottie for Player of the Year 15:29 Comparing their entire seasons 21:29 Rory weighs in on the debate 24:25 Gary Woodland’s incredible week 27:08 Gary Woodland gets emotional after making East Lake 32:55 Rickie Fowler gets bumped out 38:14 Should the FedEx Cup Playoffs move around? 42:10 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers are locked 42:29 How Presidents Cup qualification works 56:33 Is Team USA worse without Bryson? 57:41 Wyndham addresses fans cheering against him 1:03:43 The future of the PGA Tour 1:05:06 The new FedEx Cup playoff format explained 1:06:04 A March Madness-style golf bracket 1:09:03 An unbelievable hole-in-one story 1:12:05 Taking five wood on a 255-yard par 4 1:16:21 His first-ever hole-in-one 1:16:40 A shirtless 250-yard celebration 1:19:49 Dan tells his own hole-in-one story 1:24:04 Is a par-4 ace the ultimate hole-in-one?

Scottie Leaves Rory Behind, Rahm Rumors, and Golf’s Wildest Ideas

Scottie Scheffler is back in the winner’s circle, and the gap between him and Rory McIlroy has become almost comical. Dan and the crew break down Scottie’s latest win, Rory’s rough week, and the point gap that led to one of the strangest stats of the season: the average person is closer to Rory than Rory is to Scottie. They also get into the rumors surrounding Jon Rahm potentially returning to the PGA Tour, what that could mean for LIV Golf, their dream $10,000 golf splurges, whether 12 holes is enough golf, Dan’s case for making golf 27 holes, and the storm damage hitting courses across the Midwest. 0:00 Scottie Scheffler wins again 0:27 Scottie’s “terrible” season 0:48 The ridiculous finishes from Scottie’s slump 1:37 Ted Scott’s playoff mustache 2:16 The sprinkler incident 4:02 Scottie survives the Memphis heat 5:25 Rory McIlroy’s rough week 8:03 Rory finishes near the bottom 8:36 The Scottie vs. Rory gap keeps growing 9:00 You’re closer to Rory than Rory is to Scottie 10:33 Can anyone stop Scottie in the FedEx Cup? 11:23 Jon Rahm back to the PGA Tour? 11:45 What would Rahm leaving mean for LIV? 13:13 What happens to Anthony Kim? 13:43 The money behind a possible Rahm return 17:10 The $10,000 golf splurge 17:49 Would you buy a country club membership? 18:54 Building the ultimate custom golf setup 20:04 Dan’s dream golf travel setup 23:35 Membership vs. a once-in-a-lifetime golf trip 24:04 St Andrews or Pebble Beach? 52:35 A brand-new 12-hole golf course 53:12 Is 18 holes too much golf? 54:23 The sadness of reaching the 18th hole 55:47 Golf should be 27 holes 57:17 The fix for slow golfers 57:45 Should your handicap determine your tees? 1:00:44 Dan officially proposes 27-hole golf 1:01:09 Midwest storms destroy golf courses 1:08:09 Wicker Park Golf Course gets hammered 1:09:00 A salute to golf course maintenance crews 1:11:52 Are we losing too many golf courses?

Jackson Koivun Matches Tiger, Brooks Gets Brutally Honest, and the FedEx Cup

Jackson Koivun is only a few starts into his professional career, and he is already matching Tiger Woods. Dan and the crew break down Koivun reaching the FedEx Cup Playoffs in just five starts, what it says about his ceiling, and whether he should already be in the Presidents Cup conversation. They also discuss Michael Brennan’s Wyndham win, Keegan Bradley missing the playoffs, Brooks Koepka calling his season pathetic, the debate over the FedEx Cup format, slow play, Asterisk Talley’s U.S. Women’s Amateur win, LIV Golf’s latest questions, and their picks to win the FedEx Cup. Chapters: 0:00 Michael Brennan wins the Wyndham Championship 0:40 Golf’s young American stars are arriving 2:48 Brennan makes a massive FedEx Cup jump 3:15 Jackson Koivun makes the playoffs 3:23 Koivun matches a Tiger Woods record 4:09 Is this golf’s next great generation? 5:19 Could Koivun make a future Ryder Cup team? 5:31 Koivun and the Presidents Cup debate 7:13 Keegan Bradley misses the playoffs 8:03 Did Keegan Bradley actually fall off? 12:10 Jason Day and Tony Finau see playoff streaks end 12:52 Brooks Koepka misses the FedEx Cup Playoffs 13:00 Brooks calls his season embarrassing 13:28 Brooks Koepka’s punishment workouts 16:45 Brooks calls his season pathetic 17:31 Should more players make the FedEx Cup Playoffs? 20:37 The FedEx Cup field drops to 69 21:01 Koivun gets the course to himself 22:10 How long should it take to hit a golf shot? 26:20 The six-hour round from hell 28:43 Asterisk Talley wins the U.S. Women’s Amateur 29:03 Golf’s newest favorite name 32:00 The latest questions surrounding LIV Golf 35:03 Could LIV players become owners? 39:54 Why can’t LIV and PGA Tour players play everywhere? 41:00 TGL season is already approaching 43:00 More chaos from around the golf world 47:00 One of the strangest hole-in-one stories ever 52:02 The fake ace comes full circle 52:50 FedEx Cup winner predictions 54:26 Cameron Young as a sleeper pick 55:00 Could Jackson Koivun win the FedEx Cup?

Si Woo Kim’s Accidental Canada Trip, OVO Golf, and the End of the Rocket Classic

Si Woo Kim was only trying to meet Michael Kim for Korean barbecue during Rocket Classic week. Instead, one wrong Google Maps selection sent him across the border into Canada without his passport and with no way to turn around. Dan and the crew break down the bizarre detour, Si Woo’s conversation with border officials, and how he still made it to dinner. They also discuss Michael Thorbjornsen’s breakthrough win, the final Rocket Classic in Detroit, Drake’s massive OVO Golf outing, Trey Mullinax’s PGA Tour suspension, Dan turning 40, and a game about what famous golf experiences used to cost.

Jackson Koivun’s Ceiling, LIV’s Future, and a Wild Week in Golf

Jackson Koivun is only 21 years old, but after winning in just his third PGA Tour start, the question is already how high his ceiling can go. Dan and the crew break down Koivun’s dominant first victory, his unbelievable Auburn résumé, whether he would already be a top-10 pick to win the most majors over the next decade, and whether he should make the Presidents Cup team. They also discuss Ted Scott leaving for the airport before Koivun finished, the latest LIV Golf cancellation rumors, Lucas Glover taking off his shoes on the green, Bryson DeChambeau nearly hitting Ian Poulter, Jerry Kelly’s senior major win, and the show’s latest scramble round.

Bryson’s Open Penalty, Rory’s Comments, and Ryan Fox’s Win

The biggest story coming out of The Open was not Ryan Fox lifting the Claret Jug. It was Bryson DeChambeau’s two-stroke penalty, the Rory McIlroy comments that followed, and the bigger question of whether golf’s rules make any sense in moments like this. Dan and the crew dig into the penalty itself, whether Bryson actually improved his lie, why Rory’s reaction added fuel to the fire, and how the whole tournament ended up becoming a Bryson story. They also get into Ryan Fox’s win, Cameron Young’s heartbreak, Kevin Kisner’s broadcast rise, and more. Chapters: 0:00 Major season is over 1:32 Ryan Fox wins The Open 4:18 Why fast golf is so much better 15:24 Cameron Young heartbreak at Royal Birkdale 18:49 Bryson’s two-stroke penalty takes over the tournament 19:27 Did Bryson deserve the penalty? 24:07 Did Rory McIlroy help trigger it? 30:48 Why golf rules feel completely inconsistent 35:59 Kevin Kisner is becoming a fan-favorite broadcaster 36:30 Bryson’s response to Nick Faldo 42:16 How the whole Open turned into a Bryson story 43:21 Ryan Fox’s win gets overshadowed 43:25 Code-of-conduct warnings, Jon Rahm, and Bobby Mac

Dan Evans at The British Open: Liverpool Chaos, Royal Birkdale, and Open Week

Dan Evans at The British Open: Liverpool Chaos, Royal Birkdale, and Open Week Dan Evans checks in from Liverpool during British Open week after spending the day at Royal Birkdale. This episode is part travel diary, part major-championship preview, and part golf chaos report. Dan gets into what it’s actually like being on the ground at The Open, from driving on the wrong side of the road and trying “American pizza” in Liverpool to fish and chips at the course, the absurd merch line, the European Cobra truck, how tour pros actually swap clubs for links golf, Brooke Henderson’s wild eagle record, and the early picks heading into the week. 0:00 Dan checks in from Liverpool for The British Open 0:49 Why the end of major season still feels weird 1:14 Driving on the wrong side of the road in England 4:29 I tried “American pizza” in Liverpool 6:41 Wearing U.S. Open gear to The Open 9:21 Why 81 degrees feels like a heat wave here 12:44 Double-decker bus strategy 14:17 Fish and chips at Royal Birkdale 17:02 The Open merch line was insane 18:08 What Dan bought at the course 24:31 Inside Cobra’s European tour truck 26:37 How tour pros actually swap clubs for links golf 29:21 Brooke Henderson’s insane eagle record 33:13 Pub plans and Liverpool atmosphere 34:13 Early British Open picks 34:41 Brandel Chamblee’s Grant Horvat line 37:03 The wild Royal Birkdale clubhouse story 43:09 Mushy peas and other British food adventures 44:17 Jon Rahm sighting and day-two plans

American Century Championship: Inside the Ropes

Celebrities at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe pick whose golf swing they'd steal — nobody says Scottie Scheffler. Recorded inside the ropes at Edgewood Tahoe, this on-location episode covers the Swing Draft results, the mallet putter takeover, TJ Oshie's yips story, and what the stars' private clubs cost to join. In this episode: - The Swing Draft: Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy tie at the top; Derek Lowe's pick stuns - Putter census: mallets rout blades, five to two - TJ Oshie on the yips that started at this tournament — and the cure - Home clubs and reported initiation fees, Bel-Air to Virginia CC - The case for adding Champions tour legends to the field

Scottie Scheffler: $15M, One Win

Scottie Scheffler made over $15M this year with just one win — and lost the Travelers Championship playoff to Viktor Hovland anyway. We unpack how that math works and why nobody's satisfied. The guys cover Hovland's Monday-morning playoff, Scottie's missed short putt, the PGA Tour's new Championship/Challenger relegation structure, Rory McIlroy skipping signature events without penalty, LIV players returning via the DP World Tour, and Bryson DeChambeau's honest talk about missing every major cut.

Jason Day on Curiosity, Competition, and Life Beyond No. 1 | Dan Evans Show #107

Jason Day joins Dan Evans for a conversation about the way he sees golf, studies golf, and still chases understanding in the game after all these years. From growing up in Australia and building a career that took him to World No. 1, to life in Ohio, his backyard practice setup, and the curiosity that still drives him, Day opens up about learning, pressure, family, Jordan Spieth, his early pro years, and why even now there are situations outside golf that still make him nervous.

Inside Golf’s Longest Day: U.S. Open Dreams, Heartbreak and 36-Hole Chaos | Dan Evans Show #106

Golf’s Longest Day delivered U.S. Open dreams, playoff heartbreak and one of the toughest 36-hole grinds in the sport.The crew breaks down Charlie Woods caddying for Miles Russell, the notable players who earned their way into Shinnecock, Max Homa’s eight-man playoff and the costly mistake that changed Adam Svensson’s alternate status. Dan also explains how U.S. Open qualifying actually works—and whether Dustin Johnson could eventually find himself trying to survive Golf’s Longest Day.Dan then takes us inside Genesis’ Presidents Cup media preview at Medinah, where he played the championship course and discovered just how difficult No. 3 can be. The crew also recaps its T-Mobile trip to Riviera for the U.S. Women’s Open, including conversations with Nelly Korda and Brooke Henderson, before sharing some painful production mistakes from over the years.Plus, Scottie Scheffler previews the brutal challenge awaiting players at Shinnecock, the guys debate whether they would rather win a major or make a walk-off Ryder Cup putt, and decide whether golf would be better with Bryson DeChambeau’s personality or Scottie’s consistency.Subscribe for more golf stories, interviews and conversations from The Dan Evans Show, presented by Sports Illustrated Golf.CHAPTERS0:00 Golf’s Longest Day begins0:42 Charlie Woods caddies for Miles Russell2:35 Notable U.S. Open qualifiers4:10 Max Homa’s eight-man playoff heartbreak6:38 Adam Svensson’s costly playoff mistake8:59 Nelly Korda’s LeBron shoe switch13:05 How U.S. Open qualifying works14:27 Could Dustin Johnson face qualifying?16:43 Who can enter U.S. Open qualifying?17:27 When officials pull a player off the course18:46 Dan’s Genesis experience at Medinah19:24 How difficult is Medinah No. 3?20:22 Medinah compared to Augusta National21:55 A Presidents Cup-style match24:59 Team USA loses at Medinah27:04 Dan’s Genesis VIP ride29:02 Dan’s hour-long warm-up31:05 Josh and JR’s golf chemistry problem32:32 Inside the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera35:20 Asking Nelly Korda questions37:03 Interviewing Brooke Henderson39:23 The crew’s biggest production mistakes43:29 Sunburns and the sunscreen debate45:00 Did VIP treatment make them love Los Angeles?49:51 Scottie Scheffler scouts Shinnecock50:36 Are major championships supposed to be brutal?52:16 The show is going live from Shinnecock54:02 Major victory or Ryder Cup walk-off?57:40 Scottie’s consistency or Bryson’s personality?59:48 What do you buy Scottie Scheffler?1:01:23 Final thoughts

Wyndham Clark Wins at 30-Under After TPC Craig Ranch Gets Torched | Dan Evans Show #104

The Dan Evans Show, presented by Sports Illustrated Golf, is back with a loaded week in golf. Dan and the crew break down Wyndham Clark winning at 30-under, whether TPC Craig Ranch got exposed after major course spending, LIV Golf’s reported fundraising questions, Blades Brown turning pro at 19, the latest Tiger Woods update, the PGA of America’s leadership fallout after the Ryder Cup, and one ridiculous Masters hypothetical: take $1 million guaranteed or chase $1 billion by trying to win Augusta playing only the front nine?From serious golf headlines to full chaos, this episode covers the stories everyone in golf is talking about.

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Yip Strickler Is Exposing Golf’s Sandbagging Problem | Dan Evans Show #102

Yip Strickler, golf’s self-proclaimed Sandbag Enforcer, joins The Dan Evans Show presented by Sports Illustrated Golf to talk about one of the biggest problems in amateur golf: sandbagging. From handicap manipulation and net golf drama to angry club members, cease-and-desists, Barstool Classic investigations, Nick Saban handicap talk, and the future of calling out sandbaggers online, Yip breaks down how he finds the numbers, why PGA professionals are paying attention, and why he believes protecting net golf matters. Dan and Yip also get into Yip’s unlikely path from bass fishing to golf, his rise on social media, Golf Digest recognition, his first PGA Tour event experience, and why he may eventually take his sandbagging investigations to YouTube.If you care about golf handicaps, amateur tournaments, country club drama, net golf, or the people trying to keep the game honest, this one is for you. Subscribe for more golf interviews, insider stories, and premium golf conversations from The Dan Evans Show presented by Sports Illustrated Golf.

100 Episodes of The Dan Evans Show: Best Moments, Worst Takes | Dan Evans Show #100

For the 100th episode of The Dan Evans Show, Dan and the crew look back at the clips, takes, guests, disasters, and running jokes that built the first 100 episodes. They revisit old Tiger Woods takes, the Brooks vs. Bryson debate, early LIV merger talk, Dan’s first Masters reaction compared to playing Augusta himself, the Chanel West Coast clip, the hole-in-one moment, the salted golf ball saga with Bryson, Travelers Guy, British Open Guy, Xander vs. Zander, the hot chip meltdown, guest highlights, and more. It’s a full memory-lane episode with plenty of proof that the takes have not improved. 0:00 Episode 100 begins 1:08 Looking back at the basement days 1:32 The takes have not improved 1:48 Old Tiger Woods takes 2:36 Brooks vs. Bryson fistfight debate 4:23 The early studio era 5:07 Early LIV merger talk 7:43 First time going “viral” 8:07 Dan’s first Masters reaction 10:29 Dan reveals the Augusta score again 12:29 Chanel West Coast clip 14:12 Dan’s hole-in-one moment 17:27 Bryson and the salted golf ball saga 19:20 Travelers Guy and British Open Guy 22:03 Xander vs. Zander debate 23:53 Tommy Fleetwood finally wins 26:55 The hot chip challenge disaster 33:58 The guest montage 34:55 Favorite guests and interview moments 40:37 More unforgettable show moments 52:08 TGL season highlights 1:01:18 Tommy Fleetwood vs. everybody 1:10:49 The big bracket match-play idea 1:13:23 Naming the umbrella guy 1:14:27 End of episode 100

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I Played Augusta National the Day After the Masters | Dan Evans Show #99

Dan Evans is back from Augusta with the golf story of a lifetime. After getting drawn in the media lottery, Dan got the chance to play Augusta National on Monday, the day after the Masters, and this episode is the full recap. From driving down Magnolia Lane and seeing Bubba Watson’s locker, to the nerves on the first tee, the best shot of the day, a birdie on 14, and somehow losing only one ball, the crew breaks down every unforgettable part of the round. Then the show shifts into the latest in golf: the Fitzpatrick brothers’ Zurich win, LIV’s New Orleans schedule shake-up, Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch, and another massive Nelly Korda win.0:00 Dan got to play Augusta National1:24 Bubba Watson’s locker and the champions locker room2:14 The night before and arriving early at Augusta3:15 Driving Magnolia Lane to actually play4:03 The merch shop, range, and first-tee nerves5:13 Opening the round from the pine straw6:01 Two straight pars to start at Augusta8:01 What surprised Dan most about Augusta National9:02 Favorite holes and the magic of Amen Corner11:03 Dan’s best shot of the day12:16 The birdie on 1412:58 The Hideki bow on 1814:17 How many balls Dan lost at Augusta16:43 Dan finally figures out his score17:45 Dan shot 95 at Augusta National19:27 Fitzpatrick brothers win the Zurich23:07 LIV’s New Orleans event gets reshaped25:45 Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch30:44 Nelly Korda wins again32:52 2027 Ryder Cup captain news41:58 Is Tiger really the GOAT?55:19 What’s wrong with Scottie Scheffler?1:04:20 Predictions: Brooks, Lowry, and Scottie1:10:49 The guys pitch a giant match-play bracket

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How Tisha Alyn Bet Everything on Herself in Golf | Dan Evans Show #98

Tisha Alyn joins Dan Evans for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the show. From starting golf at 3 years old, to her family moving from Illinois to California for her future in the game, to chasing pro golf with no backup plan, Tisha has always gone all in. In this episode, she opens up about pressure, identity, family sacrifice, coming out in golf, building a career through social media before there was a real blueprint for it, and why she eventually decided to build something even bigger with her own brand. This is a conversation about belief, risk, self-expression, and what it really takes to create your own lane in golf.0:00 Tisha Alyn joins the show0:35 Why golf isn’t really “fun” anymore1:16 Living on airplanes and finally being home2:05 Is balance even possible?3:02 Starting golf at 3 years old3:24 The story of her dad cutting down a golf club4:14 Becoming competitive at a young age4:54 From Rockford to California for golf6:21 The family sacrifice behind her career8:05 When pressure first hit her golf game9:38 Getting humbled in California10:33 Learning to love golf again11:20 Who she was most afraid to let down12:42 Why her siblings didn’t stay in golf13:59 Going pro with total self-belief15:16 Why she was “delusional” enough to try16:07 How social media changed everything18:08 The mindset that always drove her19:23 Handling negativity and self-doubt21:44 The people who keep her grounded22:02 From pro golf grind to social media career23:00 Paige Spiranac’s early encouragement24:13 The post that changed everything24:35 Her first paid golf/content gig25:30 The moment she knew pro golf wasn’t the only path26:16 Why no one could guide her through the pivot28:15 What her family worried about most29:59 Being fully herself in public30:52 Coming out, family, and sponsor support33:01 Why visibility in golf mattered so much34:21 What she’d say to younger Tisha36:14 The years she realized she was really making it37:35 Launching her women’s golf apparel brand39:21 Why she’s never comfortable41:25 What people don’t see about building a business44:22 How the brand idea actually started47:56 Why women’s golf fashion made the most sense48:03 What recharging really looks like49:27 Learning how to be alone50:06 Dating while living in the spotlight

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The NBA Player Who Might Love Golf More Than Basketball | Dan Evans Show #97

Sam Merrill joins Dan Evans for a really fun conversation about why golf has become such a huge part of his life. The NBA champion and elite movement shooter opens up about balancing pro basketball, family life, and an obsession with golf that only keeps growing. From being a two-handicap and planning an Ireland buddies trip, to playing Whisper Rock, teeing it up in a PGA Tour Pro-Am, watching YouTube golf, and dealing with pressure on and off the court, this episode is a great look at how the game pulls athletes in from every world.0:00 Sam Merrill joins the show0:22 Why golf might be his favorite sport0:57 How golf fits into NBA life1:56 How often he really gets to play during the season3:15 Why golf hits different than every other sport4:12 Has Sam Merrill already reached peak golf?5:18 The Ireland buddies trip6:19 How golf trips work with family life7:16 Planning golf around the NBA schedule8:17 Traveling with clubs vs renting9:04 Sam Merrill the gear tinkerer9:48 Testing graphite shafts in his irons10:05 Getting fit at The Kingdom12:00 Why golf is the perfect escape from NBA pressure14:19 The other sports Sam Merrill played growing up15:29 Shooting 93 and still making the golf team16:07 When basketball became the priority17:32 The two-year mission and how it affected the path19:20 When the NBA started to feel possible21:13 Living out the dream and not taking it for granted23:13 Family, faith, and staying grounded24:34 Last pick in the draft and proving he belonged25:23 The stress of bouncing around the league29:05 Telling his wife they had to move again31:12 Why having an athlete wife helps32:51 Favorite golf courses he’s played33:52 Playing with Cam Young in the Rocket Mortgage Pro-Am35:15 Why competitive golf is the worst and the best37:08 First-tee nerves in front of pros38:34 Why golf pressure is different from basketball39:21 TGL, shot clocks, and Brooks Koepka’s golf theory40:37 PGA Tour or YouTube golf?42:34 His favorite YouTube golf channels43:28 Rory, Finau, Jason Day and the players he roots for45:21 Golf content plans and what’s next46:05 The social media comments athletes deal with47:06 Why gamblers are the worst in the comments48:25 Final thoughts

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