Nelly Korda continued her reign as the best golfer in the world by winning the Chevron Championship, her second major victory, and her fifth consecutive victory on the LPGA. Alex shares some insight from spending two days on the grounds at The Woodlands, and a chat with young star Rose Zhang (1:53).At Harbour Town, Scottie Scheffler came off his Master's victory last week with another win on tour, his fifth win in six starts, at the RBC Heritage(8:57).On the Korn Ferry Tour, 15 year old Miles Russell shocked the world being the youngest player to make the cut and finishing in the top 20. When will we see Miles on the PGA TOUR? (13:59).Alex had an amazing week after leaving Houston and flying to Las Vegas, where he got to enjoy the RBC Heritage at one of the world's largest sports books (16:40).The PGA TOUR now heads to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic, the only team event on tour, where Rory McIlroy will tee it up for the first time thanks to a drunk Ryder Cup promise (17:12).This week's guest is 2-time major champion Brittany Lincicome. Brittany chats with Alex from the Chevron Championship and shares updates on her game, life as a mother, and some of her biggest headaches when traveling with the family (19:54).The NBA and NHL are headed into their super-long playoff runs, and it means Alex and Michael are jumping soon their Boston sports bandwagon of the Celtics and Bruins (36:20).The NFL draft is this week, and that means Alex's Patriots could get themselves a QB, while Michael's Giants might look to do the same and trade up to do it (38:23).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his favorites from his time in Vegas, including a late night drunk burger run, and Michael is enjoying the Jewish holiday Passover (40:08). Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

Scottie Scheffler claimed his second green jacket, but Alex just wants to talk about Ludwig Aberg. Plus a look a Tiger's horrible week, Jason Day's horrible fashion choices, and Verne Lundquist's final call (1:44).The LPGA's first major is in Houston at the Chevron Championship, where Alex is on site checking out the course, the players, and chatting with Casey Ceman of the Championship staff about how the course is different from last year (16:33).Our YouTube channel continues to buzz with new videos coming soon of Dylan Wu's practice round at the Valero Texas Open, and a whole lot of Las Vegas (26:19).In Tuned In, it's all about creepy crawly ants, and it's narrated by Angela Bassett (27:30).The PGA TOUR rolls on to the RBC Heritage at Harbour Towne, where the Signature Event status is attaching all the game's stars, including one who Michael wonder's may never get good again (28:43).This week's guest is a Las Vegas expert and someone you have to listen to to get all the right advice. Vegas Pauly C chats with Alex about how to get the most out of spending your time in Vegas, how to get comped (and what his craziest comp was), and his favorite spot to unwind at the end of the day (31:00).Monday was the Boston Marathon, a holiday for New Englanders, where a 3-peat almost was (1:00:27).In baseball land, Michael's Yankees continue to roll, while Alex is only thinking about all the gambling he's going to do on baseball while in Vegas this week (1:02:40).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying some Mac and Cheese, while Michael wants to know what's better, a cookie or a cookie bar? (1:04:10). Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

The Valero Texas Open produced one final entrant into The Masters with Akshay Bhatia taking the win and becoming the first golfer to return to Augusta after playing in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition as a kid. Plus Alex shares his observations from following Dylan Wu during a early week practice round at TPC San Antonio (1:53).The T-Mobile Match Play event in Las Vegas ended up being Nelly Korda's fourth win in a row, and Michael wonder's in the LPGA's top player is ready for another Major victory and another Olympic Gold Medal as her season mirrors 2020 (7:57).The Augusta National Women's Amateur wrapped up with winner Lottie Woad rallying with three birdies on her final four holes, a core memory worthy of a champion (11:15).LIV had their final event before The Masters in Miami, where a guy nobody's heard of defeated a guy nobody cares about anymore. Anthony Kim, meanwhile, is not living up to expectations (13:51).Over on our YouTube channel you catch Alex's night golf experience in Florida, and new this week: the drama and excitement of totality during the eclipse (15:50).The Masters begins on Thursday, so Alex shares some of his picks and sleepers, Michael wonders if Tiger will even make it through two whole rounds, never mind the cut, and the guys marvel at the always low prices of food at the game's first Major Championship (18:40).This week's guest is Mia Hammond, a fifteen year old who has already played on the LPGA Tour, made the cut, and finished top-30. The Ohio native chats with Alex about learning to play golf on a simulator, competing in the Drive, Chip, and Putt at Augusta, and what's next for her game (26:19).March was Mad, and the NCAA basketball tournament produced a lot of drama on both the men's and women's side of the ball (44:06).The baseball season marches on, as Michael observes that it feels like 5 years ago with New York and Boston atop of the AL East (47:38).With baseball in full swing, Alex and Michael marvel at some of the new food offerings around the league as they #AlwaysEndWithFood (49:30). Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

Scottie Scheffler couldn't make it happen at the Texas Children's Houston Open, as journeyman Stephen Jeager claims his first PGA TOUR victory (1:38).Nelly Korda was able to win 3 in a row at the Ford Championship presented by KCC, and Michael asks if Nelly or Scottie are more likely to win their first respective majors of the season (4:13).On the Champions Tour, 8-time winner Steven Alker and 2-time US Open Champion Retif Goosen battled it out into the water on 18 at The Galleri Classic, with Goosen converting his par for his third Champions Tour victory (6:14).Over on our YouTube channel, Alex enjoys the fun times of night golf while on a recent trip to Florida (8:13). The final tune-up before The Masters is this week on the PGA TOUR as the boys head to the Valero Texas Open, and big names like Rory McIlroy and Max Homa are in the field (9:28).Alex is lucky enough to be in the field of totality for next week's solar eclipse. But will nasty Texas weather spoil the once in a lifetime event? (11:36).Songwriter and performer Alexander Star chats with Alex about what it's like to make music that only Elvis has done before him, how he gives back to children through music, and his favorite spots to visit and eat at in Fort Lauderdale, FL (14:29).March Madness hit hard this weekend as top seeds fell and cinderella NC State paved a path to the Final Four (39:07).Baseball is officially back as teams hit the field. Michael's Yankees opened up with a sweep, while Alex's Red Sox didn't fare as well (45:11).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is perplexed at the new Peeps Gummies that took over on Easter (46:39). Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A big win at the Snake Pit, March Madness, and radio personality John Maginnes on this week's Course of Life podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.The Valspar Championship was a big win for Peter Maltani, returning to the winner's circle for the first time in over 8 years. Plus, the field had a record number of Kevins in it (1:50).Nelly Korda notched her second win of 2024, catapulting her back to the top of the Rolex World Rankings. Michael asks if Nelly is back in prime form and primed for some major victories (6:03).Alex stumbled his way onto a Disc Golf Major Championship this weekend in Austin, and shares his report from the scene (7:37).Make sure to check out our YouTube channel for Alex's front row seats at a Professional Bull Riding event in Austin (10:44).Happy Gilmore 2 is officially in the works, and Michael and Alex wonder if it'll live up to the iconic original (13:55).This week's guest is former PGA Tour pro and current radio host John Maginnes. John shares stories of playing opposite a young Tiger Woods, how he got into broadcasting thanks to a broken arm, and the differences between calling golf on TV versus radio (16:01).March Madness was in full swing this weekend, and Alex and Michael look back at the action, the busted brackets, and the remaining top seeds (45:29).Baseball is officially back this week as Opening Day arrives, and while Michael's Yankees are primed for a great season, Alex's Red Sox don't look so promising (53:12).Baseball's opening week is overshadowed by Ohtani's translator gambling controversy, and the guys share their uneducated opinions of what is going on (54:38).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex and Michael debate the best way to build a burger as the weather heats up and grilling season starts (56:36).Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A history making weekend, brackets for March, and Jon Rahm's fitness coach on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. Scottie Scheffler rallied to become the first player to defend their title at the 50th edition of The Players, thanks to the golf gods smiling upon him and not the other three guys chasing on the 18th hole. Plus, Rory's lackluster performance raises more questions (1:41).Tiger and PIF Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan are playing nice in the Bahama's as golf's decision makers get together to decide the game's future (9:05).It was St Patrick's Day this weekend, meaning Michael avoided Savannah's massive celebration, and Alex remembered the great trip to Ireland last year. Our YouTube channel includes videos from our trip to the Emerald Isle, plus new content weekly including Alex's front row trip to a recent PBR event in Austin, TX (11:32).The PGA TOUR heads to the snake pit for the Valspar Championship where Xander looks to avenge his disappointing finish at Sawgrass (14:02).In Tuned In, Alex is giving Justin Timberlake's new album a seriously good review, and he's enjoying the music scene at SXSW in Austin (14:51).This week's guest is a fitness guru and coach to Jon Rahm, Spencer Tatum. Spencer chats with Alex from the PGA Show floor about what went into helping the former world #1 become the best with his club foot, plus what goes into finding the best fitness program for his athletes at Tatum Human Performance (18:23).March Madness is here, and with that comes heartbreak for the guys after another failed season for their Bobcats, but everyone is really just rooting for Caitlin Clark (35:14).NFL Free Agency got started with a bang, as Michael's Giants look to shore up the O and D lines, while Alex's Patriots jettisoned their quarterback of the past three seasons (39:47).As the guys #AlwaysEndWIthFood, Alex is wondering what's better, a fried Oreo or a fried Twinkie, while Michael is enjoying 5-star cuisine at a Top Chef contestant's restaurant in New Hampshire (41:57). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

Scottie returns to form, live music favorites, a deep dive into Irish golf, and a golf science lesson from a doctor on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Guest Host Elizabeth Diane Veith. Scottie Scheffler rode his putter (!!) to a big win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, setting up another nice Spring for the world's top golfer (1:45).The LPGA Tour's Asian Swing continued at the Blue Bay LPGA, where Epson Tour Alum Bailey Tardy claimed her first win on tour (4:53).Netflix dropped season 2 of "Full Swing" over the weekend, and Alex and Elizabeth share their first impressions and hopes of the season (6:45).The PGA TOUR heads to the unofficial fifth major at TPC Sawgrass, where Scheffler looks continue his hot putting at THE PLAYERS (11:48).In Tuned In, Alex caught his favorite band to see live, Fall Out Boy, and Elizabeth shares her favorite live music performances, including Garth Brooks (14:15).Tourism Ireland's Alison Metcalfe chats with Alex from the PGA Show about all the incredible things Ireland has to offer, including amazing links golf and delicious Irish beef (17:08).Dr Gary Gray from the Gray Institute chats with Alex from the PGA Show about Applied Functional Sciences and how he looks at more than just a golfer's bad knee or back when figuring out how to keep the golfer healthy (34:27).March Madness is upon us, and Alex and Elizabeth share their early picks for the basketball marathon (47:33).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Elizabeth shares an incredible meal she and her husband enjoyed in Denver (49:05). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt    Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A Monday finish, a disappointing debut, new sticks, a Boston sportscaster, and a rising LPGA star on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Cognizant Classic at PGA National had a Monday finish, and Michael wonders what these weather issues mean for the PGA TOUR this year (1:44).The LPGA's Asian Swing continued with the HSBC Women's World Championship and a birdie-birdie-birdie walk-off winner (4:25).LIV Jeddah included the disappointing return of Anthony Kim to professional golf and another winning weekend for a Master's invitee (5:45).Michael's been playing with 25 year old irons for his entire adult life, and finally got himself a new set this weekend (10:01).Alex's Florida vacation is in the books, and included a fun round of night golf under the lights (13:58).On our YouTube channel you can find Alex's 16 for 16 Challenge at TPC Scottsdale (via a simulator) and more coming every week (16:11).This weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill includes the usual loaded field, and always reminds Alex of his Arnie story (16:57).Michael shares his review of Dune: Part Two after experiencing it on the tallest IMAX screen in the world this weekend (18:12).Our first guest is fellow Quinnipiac alumnus Morey Hershgordon, who shares how he went from calling games for his blind grandfather to sports anchor at Boston's WHDH TV (19:37).Malia Nam is our second guest, a rising LPGA Star from Hawaii who shares with Alex what it was like playing golf at USC and battling through the Q-school marathon (47:26).Basketball had a few moments this past week as Caitlin Clark and LeBron James made massive scoring records (1:06:58).As we #ALwaysEndWithFood, Alex can't get enough of a cannoli cruffin he had in Florida, and Michael is so shocked at the new WhiteClaw 0% Seltzer (1:11:04). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

Golf went international this week, plus new music from Kanye, golf influencer, golfer, style icon, and podcaster Bradford Wilson, and LET professional Ana Belac. All hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Mexico Open was a sleepy affair in terms of names, but Alex had it right and picked his first winner of 2024 (1:55).The LPGA kicked off their Asian swing, with a Thai sensation returning to the winner's circle (4:58).LIV Golf is making waves for getting Anthony Kim, and throwing mad money towards a PGA TOUR loyalist (6:19).On our YouTube channel you can see more from our trip to the PGA Show, including a quick chat with a 2-time World Series Champion, Johnny Damon (10:32).The PGA TOUR comes to Florida and PGA National for the Cognizant Classic, where Rory McIlroy headlines the field (11:42).Alex is also in Florida, but not for the PGA TOUR. Still, he'll be playing some golf under the lights and wonders how he'll do (14:04).In Tuned In, Alex is checking out Kanye's new album (14:49), Michael watches the Oscar nominated "The Holdovers" (17:19), and breaking news about Ryan Gosling at The Oscars (19:07).Bradford Wilson is an actor, golfer, influencer, and podcaster, and chats with Alex from the PGA Show floor about his podcast, Group Golf Therapy, playing golf in Southern California, and his favorite smells on the course (19:50).Ana Belac is a Scandinavian LET golfer, who recently won a national championship at Duke. Ana chats with Alex from the PGA Show about learning to play in a country with 10 courses, how she got to Duke, and what it was like coming to America for college (41:12).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is excitedly enjoying a childhood favorite, Del's Lemonade, as they come to Texas, and Michael shares his favorite childhood treat (58:17). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A return to be forgotten, a new apparel line, and LPGA great, and a coaching legend all on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. This weekend's Genesis Invitational was headlined by Tiger Woods... getting the runs and dropping out. Also by Jordan Speith... getting the runs and being DQed for messing up his scorecard. Oh, and Hideki Matsuyama won (1:36).The Myrtle Beach Classic is having a YouTube qualifier this weekend, where top content creators will get a chance to compete in the new tournament later this year (7:23).The PGA Champions Tour had a nice, short 36 hole tournament thanks to the Florida weather, but Alex wants to know who Michael wants so sit next to on the flight to Morocco for next week (9:16).Tiger's new Sun Day Red Golf line debuting this week, and the apparel looks, well, like golf attire, Michael wonders about the similarity in name to Sunday Red Golf (12:09).On our YouTube channel you can find new videos from our time at the PGA Show, including Alex having massive improvement with the new Under Armour shoes (14:54).This weekend is the Mexico Open at Vidanta, where Tony Finau defends. Michael asks is Tony will win, or if legend Padraig Harrington will (16:26).LPGA legend Sherri Steinhauer chatted with Alex from the PGA Show floor. Sherri shared stories of winning the British Open three times, how the Solhiem Cup has grown since she was on the team, and how pickle ball brought her back to golf (17:55).Known for coaching the likes of Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, and Lee Janzen, Rick Smith chatted with Alex from the PGA Show about how golf instruction has changed in his over 30 years, and what it was like coaching the greatest that ever played the game (33:17).The NBA All-Star Weekend was a pitiful display of basketball, and Alex has a lot to say about it (44:57).Spring is coming and so is baseball as Spring Training has officially begun (49:16).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex asks the question: wings, nuggets, or tenders (50:45)? Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

In this week's podcast, hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell talk about the debauchery at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, and chat with top golf coach Martin Chuck and rising LPGA star Maja Stark. The Waste(d) Management Pheonix Open hit a nerve with unruly behavior and bad weather, but a Canadian took the win in extra holes (1:57).On the Korn Ferry Tour, we got a new low low low low low round as Cristobal Del Solar notched a 57 (8:38).LIV Golf has found a formula of being in the right place at the right time as they hosted their tournament in Vegas the week of the Super Bowl (10:17).Over on our YouTube channel you can catch more videos of our time at the PGA Show, including a video with past guest host Elizabeth Diane Veith exploring the plethora of women's golf fashion on display (13:48).The PGA TOUR heads to Riviera and Tiger Woods is making his (check notes) billionth return to golf (14:49).Our first guest is a Golf Digest Top 10 Coach, inventor, and the man behind the Tour Striker Academy, Martin Chuck. Martin chats with Alex from the PGA Show floor about what it's like coaching players on the PGA TOUR, and how a cutting board was turned into a crazy training aid (18:07).Our next guest is an LPGA rising star with a Solheim Cup to boot, Maja Stark. Maja chats with Alex about growing up learning the game in Sweden, the cruelty of the course at the Solheim Cup, and what really happened after the Europeans won this year (45:45).The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, and Michael has to ask Alex if this new dynasty, as well as Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, are better than the Patriots, Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick (1:04:34).It's Valentine's Day as we #AlwaysEndWithFood, and Michael shares the nerdy details of making Oreos at home (1:15:50). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

On this week's pod: TWO different 54-hole no cut golf events, Taylor at the Grammys, and an absolute legend in NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. Thanks to the weather, and the new Signature Event schedule, Wyndham Clark won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in only 54 holes... but he did shoot a 60. (1:49).Last week's winner, Frenchman Matthieu Pavon, played well at Pebble Beach, and Michael is remembering what happened back when the guys had a heckler call in when they broadcast at Quinnipiac's student radio station (3:50).LIV regularly scheduled 54 hole event included a 59 from eventual winner Joaquin Niemann, while newbie Jon Rahm's team too the W in Mayakoba (5:25).The DP World Tour was in Bahrain, and Dylan Frittelli returned to form to return to the winner's circle (8:08).Blast from the past Anthony Kim has announced his intentions to return to professional golf, and Alex can't believe the former phenom is ready for a return (9:04).Taylor Swift stole the spotlight from the Grammys last night, and Alex has some feelings about the whole affair (10:13).Our YouTube channel has some great stuff on it, including weekly videos showcasing great stuff from last month's PGA Show which will continue to roll out of the next few weeks (13:56).Alex headed to the cinema to see Disney's new Migration, and brings us a review in Tuned In (15:12).The WM Phoenix Open parties on this weekend, and Scottie Scheffler looks to claim a 3-peat (16:28).This week's guest is NBA legend and Hall of Famer Rick Barry. The former Finals MVP, 8x All Star, and 4x World Long Drive Champion, is also an avid pickle baller. Rick chatting with Alex live on the PGA Show floor last month, and shares why he loves pickle ball, what it was like to dunk on Bill Russell, and his favorite golf course (18:59).This Sunday is the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, and all we really care about here is the prop bets (49:49).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares his football spread, which Michael thinks is a little too pun-ny (55:35). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

This week's episode was recorded LIVE on the show floor of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL on Thursday, January 25. Hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell, and listened in by everyone passing by during golf's biggest business expo. Alex and Michael break down some of the amazing things they saw while roaming the PGA Show Demo Day and floor after two days (1:37).Cool carts and merchandise wasn't the only thing Alex and Michael did, as they also recorded a plethora of interviews with future guests, including LPGA legend Sherri Steinhauer and NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry (8:05).Retired Marine Corp Corporal Chris Nowak joined the guys to talk about the PGA HOPE program, which helps military veterans learn the game of golf and the great lessons it can teach them as they return from active service. Chris shares stories from the incredible events the HOPE program puts on, and why the game of golf is so important (9:38).Tiger Wood's revealed his new golf apparel company and logo, and Michael isn't having any of the new Sunday Red (34:36).The game of golf is getting expensive, and while Michael laments the facts, Alex is looking for innovative new ways to enjoy the game (36:47).The PGA Professional Championship is coming up in Frisco, TX, and Alex is gearing up for the trip (39:18).As it is January, and the guys are at the PGA Show, and chatting with people from all over, the question has to be asked, "where do we travel to next?" (41:46).Breaking news happened during the week that Jim Harbaugh was leaving Michigan after winning his national championship for the Chargers, and Michael wonder's how Michigan's AD feels about it (45:53).Recorded before the games, the guys chat about the potential Super Bowl matchup, and Alex shares what could be happening with the Chiefs in the Super Bowl (47:53).When the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Michael treats Alex to the joys of Orlando, which means Disney World and all that it has to offer (49:11). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

An amateur winner on the PGA TOUR and a rising LPGA star as this week's guest as hosts Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell head to the PGA Show in Orlando. The American Express has a loaded field of Tour veterans, but it was 20 year old Alabama sophomore and amateur Nick Dunlap who reigned supreme, just the fifth amateur to win on TOUR since 1940 (2:06).The LPGA season kicked off in Orlando and Lydia Ko got back into the winner's circle for the 20th time and is on the precipice of the LPGA Hall of Fame before turning 27 (7:27).Rory McIlroy was disappointed last week in Dubai, but avenged the loss with a win as the DP World Tour stayed in Dubai (9:07).This week marks the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where Alex and Michael will be making the rounds and reporting back next week on the pod and all week on social media (11:10).On our YouTube channel, Alex plays a super exclusive Austin Country Club, and making a 2-putt for the ages (13:20).The PGA TOUR heads to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, a week that is always fun and features event host and past guest Alissa Kacar (14:41).This week's guest is rising LPGA pro Gurleen Kaur, who shares what its like now to be on the LPGA Tour, what it was like playing at Baylor, and how rain ruined her Miami vacation (15:28).College basketball has a new winningest coach in Stanford's Tara VanDerveer who surpassed Duke's Coach K this weekend (45:09).Alabama's football powerhouse days may be dwindling after Coach Saban retired, as many players have entered the transfer portal (46:31).In the NFL, the Detroit Lions (!) are headed to the NFC Championship game, and Michael's life now depends on them winning the Super Bowl (48:26).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex muses on pizza during a diet, while Michael shares what has changed since going Instagram viral, and how failure in the kitchen can happen to anyone (50:44). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A return to form in Hawaii, buying your way in in Dubai, the end of an era, and Country Club Adjacent's Griff Pippin on this week's podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Sony Open wrapped up the Hawaii swing with a 3-man playoff and a return to the winner's circle for Grayson Murray (1:59).The DP World Tour was in Dubai, were Rory lost, but a certain connected rich guy bought his way into the field (5:28).The LPGA kicks off their season in Orlando this weekend, and the pro-am includes many, many, many past guests (9:05).Following the LPGA's kickoff is the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, where Alex and Michael will be rubbing elbows and "kissing babies" at golf's biggest business meeting (11:05).Alex announced his grand backyard plans last week, but the Texas weather has something to say first (12:29).The PGA TOUR comes stateside for The American Express, which will included a loaded field at the golf season begins to heat up (16:01).Michael shares a review of last year's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role of a movie that is very weird (17:36).This week's guest is Griff Pippin, one part of the Country Club Adjacent podcast, and a stand-up comedian. Griff shares what it was like to roast Donald Trump on the golf course, why we all need to relax sometimes, and does a little "this or that" on what's best (19:21).The college football season is over, and Jim Harbaugh is already looking for an NFL team. But the football landscape is different now, as some of the coaching greats have left their posts (56:15).It's the playoffs in the NFL, and once again, the Cowboys are OUT after just one game (58:57).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex figures out how to have his favorite tacos on a diet, and Michael is reveling in the virality of his latest IG reel from the bakery (1:01:21). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

The 2024 golf season gets underway, plus an end to the NFL regular season and special guest Mark Dondero from WEEI in Boston. The Course of Life is hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The 2024 golf season got underway at the "signature" "hit and giggle" Sentry in Hawaii, which was won at -29 (!!!) (1:49).Patrick Reed's lawsuits against many in golf media has been dismissed, meaning he has to pay all the legal fees of those who sued, but his lawyers are appealing the ruling (4:32).Tiger and Nike have ended their long partnership, and Michael has a major announcement about the future of the CoL brand (6:41).Comedian Katt Williams blew up social media and the podcasting world this week when he was on with Shannon Sharpe and shared how dumb it is to play golf "from the tips" (8:33).Barstool Sports personality Jersey Jerry spend over 36 hours trying to make a hole in one on a simulator, and Alex was glued to the live stream (10:43).Alex has big plans for 2024, including a big renovation for his backyard's golf landscape (12:46).Over on our YouTube channel, you can catch a video of Alex hitting golf balls into an abandoned school bus, and coming soon you can catch a video of Alex hitting golf balls at his childhood home (14:58).The PGA TOUR stays in Hawaii for the Sony Open, where notable names will be returning after medical absences (16:06).The Golden Globes were this weekend, and Alex says it was a bit of a letdown (17:29).This week's guest is WEEI host and Boston sports personality Mark Dondero. Mark chats with Alex about how he ended up at WEEI, what he thinks of the Boston sports future, and shares an inside story as to why he asked Coach Bill Belichick that viral question (19:18).The NFL heads to the playoffs, meaning Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants seasons are over, and they can't be happier (57:14).As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's a diet update and "don't call it a resolution" announcement from Michael (1:01:54). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

It's a new year, a new PGA Tour season, and a new guest who's trying to play every golf course in Massachusetts. Our first episode is the year is here, hosted as always by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The new PGA Tour season begins with The Sentry, where only one of the top 3 players in the world is contending (1:56).The OWGR released changes to how points will be dolled out, including for the new "signature events" on the PGA Tour, which include no cuts (sound familiar?) (5:45).2023 was a huge year for the podcast, and 2024 looks to keep growing on that success. What's in store for us? More travel, and more golf, of course (8:15).Alex used the holiday weekend to catch the new movie Anyone But You, and Michael asks how it compares to 2023's No Hard Feelings (14:02).Our first guest of the New Year is Sean Melia, editor of the New England Golf Journal. Sean has a mission to play every golf course in Massachusetts, and shares some of his favorites, and reminisces with Alex about their shared hometown course, Concord Country Club (16:13).The New Year included a lot of fireworks, and Michael really doesn't understand why it's so excessive (47:22).The NFL season is nearing its conclusion, and that means Alex and Michael horrible no good very bad season can end (49:17).In #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about the January diets, and how maybe that can springboard to some wholistic life changes, you know, like it does every year (52:32). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

It's the end of 2023, and that means time for the annual Course of Life Festivus Special! First, a history lesson for those uninitiated in Festivus, a classic from Seinfeld (00:20).Festivus begins with the Airing of Grievances, including a look back at what we were upset with last year, and how pissed we are at the LIV/PGA Tour debacle this year, a horrible 8 month fiasco with insurance, and the problem with everyone on the roads not using their blinkers (1:57).The Great Feats of Strength highlight what was great about the year, including Tiger's return (again), and a certain PGA commissioner still having a job (20:38).The Festivus Miracles is what we think will happen in the sports world in 2024, including a bold and outlandish idea from Michael about the PGA/LIV partnership (31:34).While not Festivus tradition, it is a tradition to #AlwaysEndWIthFood, and that's exactly what we do here, highlighting our favorite food memories of 2023, including amazing steak in Ireland (35:28). Happy Festivus, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt    Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

The PNC Championship with Charlie and Tiger, Christmas music, and more on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Alex and Michael are ready for it (1:52).The PNC Championship included a lot of family duos, but all eyes were on Charlie and Tiger, and how Charlie was much better than Tiger (3:36).The DP World Tour heads to beautiful Mauritius this week, an island off the coast of Africa that is too beautiful to host a golf event (7:04).NBC Sports announced than Kevin Kisner is headed to the broadcast booth this year, and Alex is concerned the censors may have their work cut out for them (8:26).Over on our YouTube channel, you can catch Alex's adventure playing golf, eating BBQ tacos, and playing Vegas-style slots all in one day in Texas (9:38).It's the Holiday season, so Alex asks Michael to name the top 10 Christmas songs on the Billboard Hot 100 (10:34).The Holidays mean family movies, and Michael shares his review of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel, Wonka (12:54).Alex spent the money and watched the now streaming Era's Tour from Taylor Swift and shares his review (14:24).Past guest Matt Sheerer of WBZ News Radio in Boston had an amazing story this week of a Bostonian singer he found in the streets that will restore your faith in humanity (16:03).This week's guests as the owners of Dripping Springs Country Club, more than just a driving range outside of Austin, TX. You likely know Stephen and Doug Bradford from their appearance on "Wheel of Fortune," and their share stories from their time on the show, plus why Dripping Springs is so special (17:54).Christmas means basketball, and there are a bunch of great games on to catch (40:08).Christmas also means it's Bowl Season, which is now in full swing, and started with a horrible game for Michael's nearby Georgia Southern Eagles (40:58).In the NFL, it was another losing weekend for Alex's Patriots and Michael's Giants, who have come back down to earth after a string of victories (41:54).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's all about what's on the menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas night (44:26). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt

A golf signing that changes everything (for real this time), a massive new contract in baseball, and former UT Longhorn and NFL player Cedric Griffin, all on this week's new episode hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The golf work was shook this week as Jon Rahm took a truck load of money and bolted to LIV, even as the PGA TOUR, LIV/PIF merger talks continue. Alex and Michael wonder what it all means for the game we love to watch (2:09).The Grant Thorton Shootout finally gave us a taste of what we've been clamoring for, a PGA/LPGA mixed event, as the Aussie's took the win (11:35).Over on our YouTube channel, Alex and his buddy Anthony have a finish for the ages at TPC Sawgrass (...on a simulator), and this weekend Alex debuts a new series called "Texas Towns," showcasing some of the smaller towns in Texas that still have great golf and great food (14:17).This weekend features the Q-School finals, where players vie for life-changing status on the Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR (15:19).Tiger's back again, alongside son Charlie, for this year's PNC Shootout (16:33).This week's guest is Cedric Griffin, a former National Champion as a Texas Longhorn, and former defensive back in the NFL. Cedric chats with Alex about his favorite football memories, his life coaching track, and his BBQ joint The Smoke Cantina (18:17).The NBA wrapped up their inaugural NBA Cup, the new in season tournament that crowned the Lakers champs. Do we care? (55:43).It's December and that means it's Bowl Season! All 42 of them, including the CFB Playoffs (57:15)It was a rare week in the NFL for Alex, as he got to see his Patriots put points on the board and record their third win of the season (1:00:09).Major League Baseball saw a gargantuan contract get signed as multi-position superstar Ohtani leaped to the Dodgers (1:01:06).As we #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex is enjoying a unique new pizza place, while Michael got his Hanukkah on with some latkes and smoked salmon (1:02:36). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comMake sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store.Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex’s Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt  Support our friends!Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.comUse our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQWatch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt