The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

Andy Johnson, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna reconvene to discuss the latest news in men's professional golf as the 2026 season comes to a close. First, the trio each share one big takeaway from the league that was LIV Golf 1.0, with Kevin and Joseph providing a lasting memory from their time on the ground at LIV events. They wonder if LIV's money would have been better spent on building a championship-level golf course rather than a roster of players and debate what the future holds for LIV's "2.0" structure. Andy, Kevin, and Joseph then move on to the biggest news of this week: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's announcement of a new Tour Championship structure beginning in 2028. The three are all excited for this new-look match play format and focus on how to make the best television product possible out of two weeks of matches between the PGA Tour's top players. They also highlight the Tour's newfound venue flexibility as a traditional scoring won't matter for these matches beginning in 2028.

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Andy Johnson sits down with golf architect Tom Doak for the 47th installment of The Yolk with Doak! The two discuss what Tom has been up to this summer and Tom makes an exciting announcement about a new scholarship for young architects. Tom reflects on his own scholarship that he received over 40 years ago and what that meant for his career moving forward. The two then transition to a Q&A session using questions submitted via the Fried Egg Golf Club app. Tom shares how he appreciates golf course architecture while playing a round, his funniest moment working with the PGA Tour, and much more!

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Andy Johnson welcomes back Joseph LaMagna and Kevin Van Valkenburg for another monthly pro golf check-in. The three each bring one big storyline they're watching as the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week in Memphis, Tennessee. With big changes to the PGA Tour's playoff system coming in two years, Andy is curious how the Tour will handle the final installments of the current setup, while Joseph and Kevin point out some players they're watching for the next three weeks. The trio also discusses the recent performance of young stars like Michael Thorbjornsen, Jackson Koivun, and Blades Brown before picking the winner of the all-important 2026 FedEx Cup!

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Fresh off of a week at the Western Amateur in Chicago, Andy Johnson is joined by Brentley Romine and Garrett Morrison to preview the 2026 U.S. Amateur! First, Andy and Brentley discuss the biggest storylines heading into this year's event. The two break down some of the biggest names in the field such as Miles Russell and Preston Stout before making their picks for this year's Walker Cup teams. Andy then chats with Garrett Morrison about Merion Golf Club, the host venue for the 2026 U.S. Amateur. Garrett recaps his recent trip to the course and highlights how the setup will test the world's best amateur golfers next week.

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson chats with World No. 24 Ryan Gerard! The two discuss Ryan's first time playing all four major championships, culminating in a T9 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Ryan details his path from the University of North Carolina to the PGA Tour and provides insight into how he's felt after his three runner-up finishes in 2026. Late in this episode, Joel Dahmen joins Ryan from the locker room at Detroit Golf Club as the two share their favorite cities to visit during the season and more!

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