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Doug and Will go Beyond the Fairway with Todd Dobson, co-founder of The Grass League — the first-ever high-stakes par 3 golf league changing the game of competitive golf. From wild money games and electric atmospheres to how this underground scene is creating a new lane for golfers, Todd breaks down: - What makes The Grass League different - How it's pulling in big talent and bigger money - Why short courses are the future of golf culture For more information on the Grass League: grassleague.com If you're into raw competition, golf with personality, or just want to know where the sport is headed, this is a must-watch. 👀 Follow Beyond the Fairway for more interviews, golf stories, and culture from the game’s most underrated voices. 🔔 Subscribe for more golf content every week 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @beyondthefairway 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

This week on Beyond The Fairway, Will and Doug pull up fresh from their first trip to the Masters—and trust us, the experience did not disappoint. From Amen Corner to the concessions to those infamous no-phone rules, we’re giving you the real behind Augusta’s mystique. 👀 Then we dive into our exclusive look at the Jordan Brand Golf collection—and yes, it’s clean. We break down the new gear, the sneaker crossover moment, and what Jordan’s golf legacy could mean for the culture. We also chop it up about our golf bucket list courses (let us know yours in the comments!) and debate the next big storyline heading into the 2025 PGA Championship after JT’s comeback win following Rory’s dub. Is golf about to catch fire this season? 🎙️ Topics This Episode: Our First Trip to the Masters: What They Don’t Show on TV Jordan Brand’s New Golf Line Golf Bucket List Courses: Where We’re Trying to Play Next? PGA Championship Preview: What’s the Next Big Storyline? 👇 Drop a comment: Have you been to Augusta? What’s your dream course to play? Who’s winning the next major? Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

In this episode of Beyond The Fairway, the guys tee up a bold preview of the 2025 Masters Tournament, breaking down who’s hot, who’s not making the cut, and who’s got a real shot at the green jacket this year. Plus, we get real about the tension between content creators and the traditional golf world following LIV Duels Miami. And yeah… we finally made it to Augusta National TOGETHER. First impressions, real talk, and what they don’t show you on TV. 🎙️ Topics Covered: 2025 Masters: Predictions & Players to Watch LIV Miami Recap: The Good, the Wild, the Future Creator Classic: Tour vs Creators – What's the Real Issue? Our First Time at The Masters: Culture, Access & Augusta Energy Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTq...

Beyond The Fairway is BACK! Will and Doug discuss PGA tour pros breaking and throwing clubs at the Valspar Championship, Collin Morikawa not owing the media anything after losing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rick Pitino's viral speech on adversity, and what was missing from the Creator Classic. Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Jupiter Links Golf Club/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

It's the season finale of Beyond the Fairway! The guys chat about juniors wanting to be with top named coaches, what goes into making a great golf coach and what you should being eating during a round. 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Juniors and Coaches 07:43 - What Makes a Good Golf Coach 10:17 - What to Eat During a Round? 14:42 - New PGA TOUR Exemptions 17:25 - That's a Wrap on Season 4! Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

The fellas are talking equipment in this episode of Beyond the Fairway! The guys dive into some new tech, some throwback clubs and if there is a need for buying new equipment every year. The guys also hit on what the PGA TOUR can do to spice up the Fall Series and give tips and clues on how to spot a good/bad golfer. 02:05 - Equipment SZN 14:10 - Older Gen Getting Into Golf 20:40 - Oldest Club in the Bag 24:00 - Gear of Yesteryear 31:30 - How to Spice Up the Fall Series on PGA TOUR 36:40 - How to Spot a Good/Bad Golfer Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

This week, Doug and Will are recapping the Presidents Cup and USA winning (again) over the International Team. The guys then chat about how to spot the difference between a private golfer and a public golfer. They also hit on the YouTube golf boom and what golf fans tune in to during a broadcast. 00:00 - Dougie Fresh and Friends 03:21 - Presidents Cup was a vibe 07:21 - Private golf vs public golf 13:18 - What fans want in a broadcast 16:21 - YouTube golf boom 19:46 - PGA TOUR and LIV Golf Latest Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Will and Doug are looking at the Presidents Cup in Montreal this week and ask if the event if still relevant. The guys also chat about how viewership in golf is down across the board and discuss the article about billions of golf balls being lost each year. 00:00 - Welcome & Intro 03:50 - Will Heading North of the Border 05:34 - Doug Smith, Member-Guest Champion 12:05 - Golf Viewership & Ratings 20:08 - Is the Presidents Cup Relevant? 26:14 - Billions of Golf Balls Lost Each Year 35:25 - Man Assaulted on Golf Course Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

On this weeks episode, Doug and Will chat about how much they miss match play on the PGA TOUR, returning to the gym to hoop at the rec league and Doug's introduction to SpeedGolf Rob, a social media personality who gives golf instruction by yelling and screaming. Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Will and Doug are joined by the legend and one of the original kings of comedy, Cedric the Entertainer. Ced talks with the guys about his comedy career, his charity golf tournament and why he loves the game of golf so much. Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ #golf #comedy #cedrictheentertainer #blackculture

Actor, writer, comedian, Army Combat Vet and lover of all things golf Lou Lou Gonzalez joins the show to discuss her passion for the game, her military background, being a woman of color in the game of golf PLUS she dishes on her Rap Foursome. 00:00 - Lou Lou Gonzalez Joins the Show! 02:27 - Golf Brands Working with Lou Lou 07:15 - Lou Lou's Military Background 13:50 - Why Lou Lou Loves the Game of Golf 29:15 - Creating Content and Lou Lou's Method 35:15 - Lou Lou's Road Blocks Getting into Golf 46:45 - Lou Lou's Rap Foursome Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Doug and Will are back (finally!) and hitting on a number of topics in and around the game! The guys dive into Will’s continued travels and playing golf with DC’s political elite, the Olympics and why the format of golf in the Games isn’t great and we wrap the show with a tribute to Sonya Massey. 00:00 - BTF is Back & Will's Headphones 02:13 - Will Playing with Politicians 04:48 - Olympics in Full Swing 13:09 - Olympic Golf in Need of Format Change? 23:20 - Creator Classic Lacking Diversity 30:23 - One Rule to Change in Golf 36:13 - Sonya Massey's Murder Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Does Tiger Woods have a real chance at the Open Championship this week or is that major championship window finally closed for good? The guys discuss all things Open Championship for the last major of the PGA tour season. They recap Colin Montgomerie suggesting Tiger retire, Doug's barber shop adventures, and Trump making his tee time after an assassination attempt. Stay for their picks for the week, long shots, and guys over 50 most likely to contend. 00:00 - It's Open Championship Week! 11:56 - Picks for The Open 22:50 - Beyond the Fairway Freestyle 27:25 - Trump Makes Tee Time After Assassination Attempt 32:30 - Will's Evolving Hairline Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ

Will and the Underrated Tour stop in Portland, OR while Doug escapes the Phoenix heat in Columbus, Ohio. Doug kicks off the show asking if Underrated Tour is the LIV Golf of junior golf. The guys recap the John Deere Classic and dive into Davis Thompson’s unique story. Luke Clanton is the first amateur to earn consecutive top-10s on the PGA TOUR in 66 years and is sponsored by Good Good golf which sparks an interesting convo on content. Will gets pressed about his crosshand swing at a Young Jeezy concert in Ohio and the guys argue which PGA TOUR players who can hoop. 00:00 - Underrated Tour on the West Coast 05:10 - Davis Thompson Wins John Deere 17:25 - Will at Young Jeezy's Concert 20:27 - Overbearing Parents Costing Kids Opportunities in Golf 31:00 - Best Hooper in Golf 39:25 - Being a New, Black Country Club Member Beyond The Fairway is a laid-back, outside-the-ropes vibe where golf meets culture. Hosted by former professional golfers turned golf thought leaders, Will Lowery (Golf Pass/Underrated Tour) and Doug Smith (Golf Channel/PGA Tour Live) , take you beyond the scores and highlights. Follow Beyond the Fairway here: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-fairway/id1548370084 Instagram: @beyondthefairway Twitter: @beyondthefwy TikTok: @beyondthefairway Music credit to Keagan Stromberg for composing the intro song: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EVTqnnsjJwFRzjJsZgMPC?si=qok-HK-OTNKJJ-YOuZOxAQ