The Spike Bar: Weekly Podcast Recap

What We Heard: December 16-22nd, 2024

Here’s the “Chat” from the week that was in golf pod’s. (Dec 16–22nd).

Episode 936: The Lost Decade of Rory in Majors
The crew digs deep into Rory McIlroy’s major championship drought. They analyze his closest calls, discuss how his strategy has evolved, and share thoughts on what it might take for Rory to finally break through.
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Episode 935: Q-Schools, PIF Updates, and Worst Shots of the Year
A lively recap of the recent Grant Thornton Invitational and Q-Schools, sprinkled with the team’s hilarious recounting of their own “worst shots of 2024.” They also unpack the latest news about the PIF-PGA Tour agreement.
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Episode 725: Rickie Fowler Joins, Plus First TGL Experience
Rickie Fowler swings by to chat about his game and life on tour. The team also shares their first impressions of TGL, the golf league set to debut in 2025.
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Episode 724: As Close As It Gets
A heartfelt story about Alistair Docherty and his near miss at earning a PGA Tour card. The team reflects on the grind of professional golf and the highs and lows that come with it.
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Yolk with Doak 42: Cabot Highlands & More
Course architect Tom Doak talks about his newest designs, including projects in Scotland, and his collaboration with Padraig Harrington. A must-listen for design enthusiasts.
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Recapping 2024 Olympic Men’s Golf
Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna break down the Olympic Men’s Golf Tournament at Le Golf National, highlighting standout moments from Scottie Scheffler’s gold-medal win to Jon Rahm’s surprising collapse.
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Episode 250: Lanto Griffin’s Comeback
Lanto Griffin joins to share his journey back to the PGA Tour after battling injuries. He opens up about resilience and what it’s like to compete at the highest level again.
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Episode 249: The Art of Caddying with Geno Bonnalie
Joel Dahmen’s caddie, Geno Bonnalie, talks about life on the bag, favorite tour memories, and the unique camaraderie of the caddie community.
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That’s your podcast lineup for the week! Grab your headphones, hit the range, and dive in.