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PGA Tour
LIV Golf
Barstool Sports
Internet Invitational
Tiger Woods
WM Phoenix Open
Ryder Cup
Scottie Scheffler
Rory Mcilroy
Brooks Koepka
Anthony Kim
Presidents Cup
Live Golf
Italy
Kevin Kisner
Super Bowl
Cody Franke
Daryl Boe
Pine Valley

"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Kevin Kisner, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, d... more

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Latest Episodes

Wesley Bryan set the online golf world on fire last week with his tweets about the Internet Invitational and his spat with the Pardon My Take crew. Today, Wesley joins us to tell his side of the story and explain what sparked the controversial tweets... more

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The entire crew is together in person to break down all the biggest controversies from Episode 4 of the Internet Invitational. We also dive into the major twist in Episode 5 and unpack Wesley Bryan’s beef with Pardon My Take

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We're joined by Internet Invitational superstar Big John to relive his viral putt, talk about how that moment has changed his life, and set the record straight on what really happened between him and Dave Portnoy.

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We break down everything that went down in Episode 2 of the Internet Invitational, from Frankie falling short once again, Big John delivering what might be the biggest moment in YouTube golf history, and the drama filled dispute over the pairings.

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Recent Guests

Wesley Bryan
Professional golfer and YouTube golf creator with Bryan Bros Golf
Bryan Bros Golf
Episode: Wesley Bryan Speaks Out on Internet Invitational Controversy
Brendan Jones
Barstool Sports producer behind the Internet Invitational's editing and production
Barstool Sports
Episode: How We Produced The Internet Invitational
Alistair Doherty
Friend of the program, tour bound
Corn Fairy Tour
Episode: LIV is Dead
Steve Hulka
Co-founder of Hulka Inc.
Hulka Inc.
Episode: MEET THE PGA TOUR’S SECRET EQUIPMENT MANAGERS
Ben Hulka
Co-founder of Hulka Inc.
Hulka Inc.
Episode: MEET THE PGA TOUR’S SECRET EQUIPMENT MANAGERS
Jacob Bridgman
Top putter, recent winner at the Biltmore
Professional golfer
Episode: MUST-WIN PRESIDENTS CUP FOR TEAM USA
JJ Spahn
2025 US Open champion, notable snub
Professional golfer
Episode: MUST-WIN PRESIDENTS CUP FOR TEAM USA
Nico Echavarria
Three-time PGA Tour winner; international Presidents Cup team member
PGA Tour
Episode: Nico Echavarria Takes You Inside The International Presidents Cup Team
Shane Lowry
Professional golfer from Ireland
Shane Lowry (as guest/featured on show)
Episode: UNITED STATES TEAM GOLF IS IN CRISIS

Hosts

Trent
Host affiliated with Barstool Sports/Fore Play, central voice on team formats and golf culture
Riggs
Co-host known for on-air banter and analysis of tour dynamics
Frankie Borelli
Co-host with deep golf knowledge and episode-by-episode interaction
Kevin Kisner
Golf pro and frequent guest, providing competitive context and perspective

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15.7k ratings
  • Show sucks

    This is a golf podcast but half the show is ads. Then they spend 30 mins talking about AI when they don’t know what they are talking about. To top it off they know nothing about golf.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crazy johnny apples
    United States2 months ago
  • Wow, you guys are back peddling

    Wow, rigs if your boss heard this have some testicular fortitude and when you say something stick with it, you guys are not the only one that’s saying that the coverage was bad every outlet that I’ve listened to from Tuesday until now is saying the same thing and if you have an opinion and say that something is bad, usually what happens is they take that people‘s opinion and try to do better by it I’m sure your boss wouldn’t like the fact that you guys are back paddling on this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mm6069
    United States7 months ago
  • Be a man

    I’ve got two daughters age 4 and 7. I’ve heard trent mention the movie “wicked” more times than both of my daughters. Be a man trent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustinS618
    United States9 months ago
  • Pathetic attempt to defend American fans

    Some of the worst Ryder cup analysis on the internet comes from these idiots. Trying to justify the behavior of American fans is pathetic. They were a disgrace at bethpage and you are a disgrace for your horrific attempt at defending that behavior. Just about any other golf podcast is better than these idiots

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    Regulator024
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just drive a Chevy….

    You don’t need to listen. You know more about golf, you’re funnier and more interesting. Oh, they want you to drive a Chevy. That’s all you’ll really walk away with….just buy a Chevy. Chevy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Awful App! SCAM
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show draws strong loyalty for host chemistry and tour insight, while criticism targets perceived sponsor saturation and ad breaks.
Many reviews highlight authentic golf culture immersion and entertaining storytelling over pure technical analysis.
Listeners appreciate candid guest conversations and passion, though some feel coverage is repetitive at times.
Midweek banter and insider golf talk are strengths, but audience cites excessive ads as a drawback.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#21
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#43
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wesley Bryan Speaks Out on Internet Invitational Controversy
Q: If you had won three majors and become a top-20 player on tour, would you still have chosen YouTube golf?
Bryan says he would still have created content because he and his brother were making videos before he played on the PGA Tour. He says he might not have made the same decision to play in the duels if he had been in a stronger position professionally.
Wesley Bryan Speaks Out on Internet Invitational Controversy
Q: Can you expand on what you mean when you say you chose YouTube golf over professional golf?
Bryan says he had full PGA Tour status after an injury but chose to spend time creating YouTube videos instead of using that time for practice and preparation. He later accepted the risk of suspension to play in golf content, believing he could help bring professional and online golf together.
BIG JOHN REVEALS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED BETWEEN HIM & DAVE PORTNOY
Q: Give us the Dave, give us the full Dave background from your side of the story.
Big John says he accepted an invitation to Barstool Spring Break while intoxicated, then reconsidered after Dave Portnoy did not clarify whether the trip included an Internet Invitational spot. He later joined the tournament after Portnoy offered him its final place.
BIG JOHN REVEALS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED BETWEEN HIM & DAVE PORTNOY
Q: We got you on here. You're the toast of the town, the putt heard around the world. And I think we probably just want to know what your life has been like since that putt dropped and the video dropped. It's got to be a whirlwind.
Big John says the attention has been intense, bringing invitations to meet Detroit Lions players and more travel, including a planned visit to the University of Miami.
How We Produced The Internet Invitational
Q: Did you find this second time around easier than the first time because you had a feel and had laid groundwork, or was it just as hard?
Jones says the framework helped, but adding 16 players meant four extra groups and 36 more holes to review, making post-production more time-consuming.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fore Play

What is Fore Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively golf-focused show built around casual, bar-chat banter from a core trio plus rotating guests. Episodes frequently dissect professional golf events, team formats (Presidents Cup, Ryder Cup), player storylines, and behind-the-scenes travel and media moments, with a steady mix of match play strategy, sponsorship chatter, and culture notes from the tour. Noteworthy are long-form guest conversations with top players and insiders, candid opinions on league changes, and a willingness to riff on gear, branding, and the evolving golf media landscape, all delivered with humor and a veteran-host camaraderie. This combination appeals to listeners who want in-the-weeds golf analysis served up with personality and real-world insights from the to... more

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Recent guests on Fore Play include:

1. Wesley Bryan
2. Brendan Jones
3. Alistair Doherty
4. Steve Hulka
5. Ben Hulka
6. Jacob Bridgman
7. JJ Spahn
8. Nico Echavarria

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