The Golf Asylum Podcast with Ian Fraser

The Canadian Open is in the books, the US Open has arrived, and the pressure is building.
In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael break down Bud Cauley’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open, discuss the performances of the Canadian contingent, and debate whether Tommy Fleetwood is missing the killer instinct needed to close out big tournaments.
The conversation then turns to the biggest story in golf: Scottie Scheffler’s opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam. With Father's Day, his birthday, and a major championship all colliding on one weekend, can the world number one handle the weight of expectation?
The guys also dive into their US Open picks, dark horses, course setup, winning score predictions, and what makes major championship golf so compelling.
Along the way, they celebrate Scotland’s opening World Cup victory, share stories from Long Island and Shinnecock Hills, and highlight a huge win for Taichi Kho on the Asian Tour.
In This Episode:
 Scotland’s World Cup opener and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament 
Bud Cauley’s breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open
 Tommy Fleetwood’s biggest challenge: consistency vs closing ability 
 Canadian performances and rising amateur stars 
 Wyndham Clark, fan reactions, and tournament storylines 
 Taichi Kho’s impressive victory on the Asian Tour 
 US Open course conditions, setup, and expectations 
 Scottie Scheffler’s chance at the career Grand Slam 
 Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and other contenders 
 Dark horse picks and winning score predictions 
 Why Long Island remains one of golf’s great destinations

Canadian Open week is here, and the boys cover everything from Canada’s national championship to Rory McIlroy’s ongoing swing struggles, Nelly Korda’s dominant U.S. Women’s Open victory, and the current state of professional golf.

The conversation dives into U.S. Open qualifying, PGA Tour scheduling, LIV Golf, the personalities shaping the game, and whether Rory can find his best form before the season’s biggest events. Plus, a full "What’s In The Bag" update featuring some major equipment changes.

Bryson DeChambeau recently revealed that he turned to AI for golf swing advice, and it sparked a bigger question: how much of golf instruction, coaching, fitting, and practice could eventually be influenced by artificial intelligence?

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Mike discuss Bryson's use of AI, whether tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can actually help golfers improve, and where technology still falls short compared to great coaching and club fitting.

The conversation also shifts to the new Odyssey Damascus putters and whether a $900+ putter can truly justify its price tag. From premium golf equipment to the realities of tournament golf, no topic is off limits.

To finish, the Golf Asylum Hot Takes segment tackles two of golf's most controversial debates:

-Gimmies vs holing everything out
-Breakfast balls and first-tee mulligans

If you've ever wondered whether your score would change if you played strictly by the rules, this episode is for you.

Fresh off the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the Golf Asylum Podcast dives into one of the most interesting stretches of the PGA Tour season. The guys break down Wyndham Clark’s dominant performance, Scottie Scheffler’s absurd consistency, and which players are trending into form ahead of the US Open and the summer major season.

The conversation also shifts into golf equipment and why some tour pros are still winning with older drivers. From GT3s and classic TaylorMade heads to shaft debates and fitting philosophy, there’s plenty of gear talk for the golf tech enthusiasts.

They also tackle Bryson DeChambeau’s complicated approach to the game, discussing whether constant experimentation and content creation are helping or hurting his ability to consistently compete at the highest level.

Michael is back from the UK and breaking down one of the best golf trips of his life. From Sunningdale and Wentworth to Royal Porthcawl and St. George’s Hill, the guys dive into the golf courses, clubhouse culture, match formats, and the differences between playing golf in the UK versus North America.
The conversation also shifts into the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler’s current form, precision golf versus power golf, and why Aaron Rai’s major win was refreshing to watch. Ian and Michael also get into the current state of golf equipment reviews, the future of TaylorMade’s product cycle, and a fascinating early look at high-lofted fairway woods versus long irons.
If you enjoy course architecture, golf travel, tour golf analysis, equipment testing, and honest industry conversations, this episode is packed.