The Loop
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
Twitter:
@GolfDigest
Language:
English
Episodes
Brandel Chamblee lights a fire and the Ryder Cup money debate
9/23/2025
Alex and CP discuss the early-week Ryder Cup headlines, including Brandel Chamblee coming at Bryson DeChambeau and the U.S. team receiving a stipend for their efforts this week. Plus, our favorite bets at Bethpage Black.
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Duration:00:38:16
Team Europe is already trying too hard and the dumbest rule in golf strikes again
9/16/2025
The Ryder Cup festivities have somehow already begun, giving Alex, Steve and CP plenty to talk about a full week ahead of the USA-Europe clash. We also discuss a brutal ruling at the U.S. Mid-Am and another shocking choke-job on the LPGA.
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Duration:00:42:58
Brian Baumgartner, the Cypress Point “rules” and our one issue with the Waker Cup
9/10/2025
Alex and CP chat with Brian Baumgartner, AKA Kevin from “The Office,” an avid golfer who is joining the golf podcast space. Plus, we recap a jam-packed weekend in golf, including Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open victory and an incredible Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
Duration:01:28:06
Why Keegan Bradley might regret not picking himself
9/2/2025
Alex and CP continue the Keegan Bradley debate as we get another week closer to the Ryder Cup. Plus, we discuss the biggest surprises and snubs for both teams, including Matt Wallace, who was moved to tears after realizing he’d likely be left at home.
Duration:00:49:44
Stevie breaks 80*, the golf logo debate and Fleetwood finally does it
8/25/2025
Stephen Hennessey finally breaks 80 (with a caveat) and Tommy Fleetwood finally wins on the PGA Tour. Plus, a debate about logos and pro shop hauls, AKA the most golf discussion ever.
Duration:00:58:53
U.S. Amateur champ Mason Howell on his runaway win, his U.S. Open experience and balancing high school with his elite golf schedule
8/20/2025
Mason Howell, a high school senior, joins the podcast to talk about his 7-and-6 victory in the U.S. Amateur final at Olympic Club. The future Georgia Bulldog talks practice rounds with Harris English and Tony Finau at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, which he qualified for by shooting 63-63 in his qualifier. Myers and Hennessey also break down Scottie Scheffler’s BMW win, the latest Ryder Cup chatter and what we expect at the Tour Championship.
Duration:00:59:58
Megha Ganne on winning the U.S. Women's Amateur last week at Bandon Dunes
8/13/2025
Steve and CP chat with fellow New Jersey native Megha Ganne, who just won the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bandon Dunes. Plus, we break down the potential Ryder Cup captain’s picks for both the U.S. and European sides and discuss if Tommy Fleetwood is ever going to get over the finish line.
Duration:01:05:49
Michelle Wie, Cameron Young’s big ‘risk’ and Rory’s bold move
8/5/2025
Alex, Steve and CP chat with LPGA legend Michelle Wie, who is thoroughly enjoying retirement as a mother of two. Plus, Cameron Young finally gets it done after taking a big “risk” and Rory McIlroy decides to skip Leg 1 of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Duration:01:16:24
Hunter Mahan discusses being Adam Sandler's body double for Happy Gilmore 2
7/29/2025
Alex, Steve and CP chat with Hunter Mahan, who served as Adam Sandler’s body double in “Happy Gilmore 2.” We also get into some Ryder Cup discourse and tip our caps to rising LPGA star Lottie Woad.
Duration:01:18:31
BRITISH OPEN RECAP, Kevin Kisner’s gaffe and riling up the European fans
7/21/2025
Alex and CP break down Scottie Scheffler’s dominant victory and discuss why the Tiger Woods comparisons might not be that crazy. Plus, Kevin Kisner’s odd Wyndham Clark/Oakmont take and a rant on the “knowledgeable” European fans at the Open.
Duration:01:08:07
BRITISH OPEN picks and preview and an interview with Max Homa
7/15/2025
Alex and CP break down a crazy week in golf, including New Jersey’s own Chris Gotterup winning the Scottish Open and an insane finish at the Evian Championship. We also make our picks for the British Open and chat with Max Homa.
Duration:01:14:54
Collin Morikawa changes caddies (again) and Brian Campbell shocks the world (again)
7/7/2025
Alex Myers breaks down his victorious golf trip to Michigan and breaks down Brian Campbell’s latest shocking win with CP. Plus, Collin makes another caddie change.
Duration:00:51:08
Padraig v. Maltbie, Morikawa v. The Media and Potgieter’s breakthrough
6/30/2025
Steve and CP hold down the fort with Alex Myers on his golf trip, breaking down a wild week of golf content. From Collin Morikawa taking on the media (again) to Padraig Harrington taking on Roger Maltbie (!?!?), we dissected it all.
Duration:00:50:04
The Keegan Bradley debate, Tommy Fleetwood’s heartbreak and an interview with Harris English
6/23/2025
The boys discuss the potential playing captain situation brewing for U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. Plus, a breakdown of Tommy Fleetwood’s latest shocking collapse and an exclusive interview with Harris English live at the Travelers Championship.
Duration:01:12:26
Gil Hanse on Oakmont and a full U.S. Open recap
6/17/2025
A wild U.S. Open finish gave us plenty to talk about on this recap episode. From J.J. Spaun’s epic victory to questionable Sam Burns ruling to some potential major changes to the U.S. Ryder Cup team, we covered it all. Plus, Steve and CP catch up with golf course architect Gil Hanse, who completed the restoration of Oakmont Country Club in 2023 and got to watch how it played for the world’s best with the rest of us last week.
Duration:01:12:30
U.S. OPEN PREVIEW with gambling expert Ryan Noonan
6/9/2025
We break down this week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont with Betsperts’ Ryan Noonan, who will get you ready to win all your bets and all your office pools. Plus, the reasonable (?) U.S. Open concession prices, golf’s newest questionable hat and why Oakmont might be the GOAT venue.
Duration:00:30:50
Jason Day on being a fashion icon and the latest on his wrist injury
6/3/2025
Former World No. 1 Jason Day joined us to discuss his journey to becoming a golf fashion icon and the latest update on the wrist injury that has kept him out since the PGA Championship. Plus, we break down Scottie Scheffler’s latest victory and Jack Nicklaus’ interesting comments afterward.
Duration:01:05:29
Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Collins, plus an America’s 100 Greatest Debate
5/27/2025
Alex, Steve and CP chat with Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr. And his partner in crime, ESPN’s Michael Collins. The duo just debuted their new “Caddie and The Kid” show on the LOL Network, where you’ll see them take bucket-list golf adventures alongside fellow athlete and celebrity golfers. We also break down Ben Griffin’s big Colonial win, his Ryder Cup candidacy and we get into a debate over Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest ranking.
Duration:01:19:47
Rory driver gate, PGA instant reactions and a hilarious Michael Block gambling story
5/19/2025
Alex, Steve and CP recap the week that was at the PGA Championship, discussing everything from Scottie Scheffler’s continued run of dominance to Rory McIlroy’s curious driver situation to whether or not the PGA should return to Quail Hollow. Plus, an interview with PGA Professional Championship winner Tyler Collet.
Duration:01:09:08
Shane Lowry skips media and a FULL PGA Championship preview with Taylor Zarzour
5/12/2025
Alex, Steve and CP let it rip on Shane Lowry skipping the media after his close call at the Truist Championship and discuss why golf fans are absolutely impossible to please. Plus, a chat with SiriusXM’s Taylor Zarzour, a Quail Hollow member who helps us preview this week’s PGA Championship.
Duration:01:23:58