Golf course designer/architect Brandon Johnson joins the show this week. As the PGA TOUR returns to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Brandon shares his stories about working for The King at Arnold Palmer Golf Design, what makes Bay Hill special, and how you can decipher a golf course design to play better. The episode also covers detailed insights into the philosophy and challenges of golf course design, highlighting the importance of risk-reward layouts, strategic thinking, and player enjoyment. This conversation provides keen insights into how legendary golfers and architects influence the game today.

00:37 How Golf Design Became His Inspiration

02:11 Career at Arnold Palmer Golf Design

03:59 Arnold Palmer Stories

06:50 Bay Hill As A Great Golf Course

11:01 Do Great Players Design Courses Differently?

14:51 How Conversations With Brandon Helped Andy's Teams

16:48 Challenging Great Players

18:46 Are Modern Players Too Aggressive?

20:22 Ball Rollback

21:28 Do Angles Matter?

24:04 How Architecture And Course Setup Converge

25:07 Prince or Michael Jackson?

26:19 Do Golf Courses Have A Rhythm?

29:50 Tips On Determining Intent Of Architect

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The best make everything look easier. Because they are prepared.

I had a blast hanging with Andy while he was in Coach Walker mode. Eastern Michigan spent the week in Las Vegas, preparing for and playing the Lake Las Vegas Invitational. Andy’s team won the event last year, and he prepped his Eastern Michigan team to (as Drake would say) go back to back.

The level of detail was phenomenal. The players learned lessons. Mostly importantly, you can learn lessons to take to your preparation and play as well.

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We ask every guest on The Edge the same four questions. What we learn provides insights on how most golfers think. This episode shares those insights.

Featured guests include:

• Rich Beem
• Fred Couples
• Shaun Micheel
• Henni Zuel
• Rocco Mediate
• Mark O'Meara
• Charlie Rymer

Four major champions in one show? Let's go! And, to answer the ForePlay questions yourself to get onto a future show, visit this link to our website.

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Scott & Andy break down Max Homa's self-assessment on how he is swinging, and when results follow feel. Then, we go in-depth with Charlie Wi. The poster child about Stack & Tilt explains his method, in a way that Andy describes as the best he has ever heard. We talk about how the golf world has come around on some of the core tenets of that method.

And, we talk Kendrick Lamar and the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Um, we have some thoughts!

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Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner joins The Edge to talk about how football translates to golf, and whether the Eagles will fly against Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes. Before that, Scott and Andy talk about Rory McIlroy's win at Pebble Beach, and how The Bounce should scare any professional golfer.

And, Andy has played golf with the artist in this week's Bars Exam. Because, of course.

Chapters

02:36 Player Insights: Tom Kim and Rory McIlroy

10:46 Seth Joyner on Golf and Football

17:22 Mental Toughness and Preparation

26:33 Game Day Strategies and Reflections

36:08 Understanding Awareness in Sports

36:49 Self-Awareness and Performance Under Pressure

38:42 Football Insights: Self-Awareness and Strategy

40:53 Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses

49:51 Super Bowl Prediction

55:40 The Bars Exam and West Coast Swing

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In this episode of 'The Edge,' hosted by Scott Walker and featuring Andy Walker, they discuss the slow play issue observed at Torrey Pines, debating potential solutions like implementing a shot clock. They also explore Scott and Andy's favorite golf spots including Pebble Beach and the Bahamas. The episode includes an in-depth chat with guest 2002 PGA Champion and Sky Sports Analyst Rich Beem about his professional golf journey and insights into the current players' swings. Lastly, Scott highlights a notable rapper's impact on West Coast rap in the 'Bars Exam' segment, ending with thoughts on the significance of Pebble Beach in golf history.

00:00 Season 2 Episode 2 - Rich Beem

02:42 Sloooooooooooow play at Torrey Pines

05:03 Tour Player Pre-Shot Routines

10:46 Will playing faster help your game?

12:40 TGL Talk

19:31 Rich Beem Interview

33:57 Bars Exam

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In the kickoff for Season Two of 'The Edge,' hosted by Scott Walker with golf expert and Eastern Michigan Golf Coach Andy Walker, the pair preview the upcoming season's exciting golf insights and content. Broadcasting from the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, they emphasize their goal to deliver uncensored and in-depth golf analysis throughout the season. They engage in a conversation about Ludvig Åberg's simplistic yet powerful golf swing, and Andy offers advice on improving one's game by mastering one component at a time. They touch upon recent tournaments, including the wildfires threatening the Genesis Invitational, and Andy shares his experience recruiting and scouting global talent.

They also share personal stories, such as Andy's experiences in Buenos Aires, and the impact of fires in the Pacific Palisades area. The hosts preview exciting guest conversations and upcoming tournaments, providing a comprehensive outlook for golf enthusiasts in the season to come.

00:00 Introduction to The Edge

01:03 Season 2 Preview and Expectations

02:29 Interview with Ludvig Åberg

03:42 Golf Swing Simplicity and Tips

09:36 Personal Golf Stories and Experiences

15:15 Upcoming Tournaments and Events

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In the season finale, Scott & Andy discuss the show's first season, reflecting on fan feedback and their favorite moments. Highlights include notable interviews with guests like Notah Begay and Pat Perez. They dive into the intricacies of golf swings, the mental game, and the importance of winning mindsets. The episode also features memorable stories from Jason Gore, Michael Collins, and Gavin Parker, emphasizing learning, preparation, and perseverance in golf and life. We end with a heartfelt reflection on coaching, personal growth, and their aspirations for an exciting Season 2.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season Recap

02:07 Favorite Moments: Notah Begay's Swing

07:00 Pat Perez on His Swing Strategy

14:06 Jason Gore's US Open Experience

18:24 Gavin Parker: The Importance of Winning

20:13 The Essence of Winning

22:09 Defining Success

24:25 The Importance of Preparation

31:18 Lessons from Season One

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