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Forced Carry - A Golf Podcast

Forced Carry - A Golf Podcast

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A weekly golf podcast offering unique perspectives on the PGA Tour, gambling and everything else in the world of golf.
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Ryder Cup Reunion

Forced Carry - A Golf PodcastSep 22, 2021

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Ryder Cup Reunion

Ryder Cup Reunion

The Forced Carry Crew is back from a little hiatus to break down what is going to transpire in the greatest weekend in sports.

Sep 22, 202101:32:08
Episode 38: Golf and Hoops

Episode 38: Golf and Hoops

This week the Forced Carry guys talk The Last Dance and some new developments on tour. 

Apr 24, 202001:17:00
Episode 37: A Brave New Tour?

Episode 37: A Brave New Tour?

This week the Forced Carry guys go back to their roots and discuss golf.

Apr 16, 202001:05:29
Episode 36: Conspiracy Theories Abound

Episode 36: Conspiracy Theories Abound

This week, the Forced Carry guys diverge from the normal talking points and discuss some conspiracy theories to pass the time. If that is not your thing, fast forward to the hour mark and we discuss some golf. Stay safe and enjoy.

(00:33) How we’re handling quarantine so far
(05:37) Thoughts on the origin of the virus
(11:41) Motive for release of the virus: who profits? who/where are the targets?
(17:53) Depopulation, microchip implants, 5G
(26:20) How the elites mask their desire for control by tricking the public into willingly giving up their freedom
(33:51) Financial implications, impact to the Federal Reserve
(40:22) What’s next? Where do things go from here?
(47:11) Is this actually Mother Nature fighting back against humans?
(55:13) Putting a bow on our conspiracy talk, optimistic and pessimistic thoughts on where things are going
(1:05:27) Tiger vs Phil Rematch? Brady, Manning, and who we’d like to see added
(1:21:47) What we’re watching during quarantine, Tiger King thoughts, other recommendations
Apr 01, 202001:34:40
Episode 35: Quarantine Pod #1

Episode 35: Quarantine Pod #1

This week we the Forced Carry guys touch on the Coronavirus, bad graphs, the PGA Tour CV task force and much more. 

Mar 25, 202001:08:48
Update on Future Podcasts

Update on Future Podcasts

Just wanted to give everyone an update on our plans for the future. We will do what we can to come up with some funny golf and non golf related content in the coming months.  

Mar 18, 202006:01
Episode 34: The Players Championship Preview

Episode 34: The Players Championship Preview

This week the Forced Carry crew talk a little Honda Classic, Rory, Bryson and Fatz breaks down The Players. 

Mar 11, 202001:30:33
Episode 33: Monday "Q"

Episode 33: Monday "Q"

This week the Forced Carry crew discuss the Scott Piercy controversy from Monday, give some thoughts on the woke golf twitter, talk a little coronavirus, and sprinkle in a little golf. (00:33) Steve’s birthday weekend, Angry Fatz (04:44) Coronavirus and it’s potentially positive impact on another raging epidemic - grown men who try to high five golfers (08:55) Brandon Matthews, player/fan interactions (12:06) Paul Azinger bedowngrades Tommy Fleetwood and the Euro Tour in general (16:24) virtue signaling golf journalists (18:35) Scott Piercy & Q, his breathtaking apology, “dangerous” social media posts, Las Vegas, the real danger of judging books by their covers (28:55) Mike Trout at Top Golf is a story because...? (30:25) bastardized professional wrestling takes, don’t just steal - steal AND improve upon (37:37) Sungjae vs Morikawa vs Wolff vs Hovland vs Niemann (47:48) Jase explains why Jack isn’t high on Niemann (50:43) Sungjae’s Korn Ferry pedigree, potential military service (54:20) quick thoughts on Bay Hill/Arnold Palmer Invitational (1:02:51) winners, One & Done picks, resurgent Euros (1:07:29) more Under Armour spring sport dominance
Mar 04, 202001:11:01
Episode 32: Clash of the Titans

Episode 32: Clash of the Titans

This week the Forced Carry guys break down Reed vs Bryson,  give plenty of takes on the current crop of elite golfers, and some golf fashion talk. 

Feb 26, 202001:25:58
Episode 31: Steve's Vacation Swing

Episode 31: Steve's Vacation Swing

This week the Forced Carry crew break down Riv, Strokes Gained: Twitter, talk a little equipment and possibly discover the secret to DJ's success in Mexico. (00:33) Valentines, Adultery, Pictures of Food vs Pictures of Scorecards, Gatlinburg vacations (12:55) Genesis recap, Riviera thoughts (18:09) What’s up with DJ? JT frontrunning (29:02) Tiger thoughts (33:13) Final thoughts on Riv (38:50) HV3, Go-To Misses, Golf clubs as self-defense weapons (46:25) SG:Twitter, Sponsorship talk (1:00:45) WGC-Mexico preview (1:13:36) One & Done picks, DJ’s advantages at elevation (1:23:09) Frank Martin loves his team, Isaac Okoro injury watch, Gonzaga doesn’t want the Raiders
Feb 19, 202001:27:39
Episode 30: Genesis and A Rod's Bag

Episode 30: Genesis and A Rod's Bag

This week the Forced Carry guys break down the atrocities at Pebble, A Rod's bag, Olympic testing, Riv and much more. (00:33) Pro-Am evisceration (08:24) sandbaggin’ Larry Fitzgerald, Spieth thoughts (14:01) Alex Rodriguez WITB (27:36) A-Rod’s on course performance (31:35) Jase vs David Duval (40:25) Bryson & Chris Pratt, best golfer/celebrity pairings (44:53) Olympic drug testing (50:15) Riviera talk, Genesis Preview (1:03:25) One & Done Picks, PGA Valentines Day Predictions (1:13:34) Frank Martin Bubbalicious, Auburn only plays OT, Tech peaking for March
Feb 12, 202001:18:52
Episode 29: Webb Week

Episode 29: Webb Week

This week, The Forced Carry guys bask in Webb's victory, talk a little Bryson, discuss the distance debate, preview Pebble, and talk a little Super Bowl. (00:05) Webb Week Celebration (06:00) Spieth grip change (12:58) Bryson’s genius confirmed (27:04) Bifurcation, Driving Distance, Course Setup, Potential Rule Changes (46:56) AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am Preview and Picks (1:06:57) By Request: Steve’s Charleston Recs (1:11:17) Super Bowl, College Basketball, Glitches in our Simulation, J-Lo & Shakira
Feb 05, 202001:18:07
Episode 28: Waste Management Week

Episode 28: Waste Management Week

This week, the Forced Carry guys talk a little Super Bowl, alternate golf leagues, Bryson/Brooks, Torrey and preview The Waste Management Open.

(00:33) hockey players have the hottest WAG’s, Super Bowl parties, commercials
(09:58) Bryson’s Middle East meltdown, Speed Golf
(16:32) World Golf League, general PGA pay structure, Tiger’s importance
(39:45) Torrey recap
(48:17) One and Done recap, Keegan’s 20-handicap driver
(55:29) Waste Management preview and picks
(1:09:02) College basketball updates, Super Bowl picks
Jan 29, 202001:16:53
Episode 27: The Gout is coming to The Plains

Episode 27: The Gout is coming to The Plains

This week the Forced Carry guys weather the storm of sickness (Fatz) to recap Westwood's win and The AMEX,   break down The Farmer's,  talk a little Jack and preview Frank Martin rolling into Auburn. 

Jan 22, 202001:01:39
Episode 26: AMEX/Abu Dhabi/Singapore

Episode 26: AMEX/Abu Dhabi/Singapore

This week, the Forced Carry guys dive into the three tournaments this week, recap Hawaii, talk some John Daly gambling  and much more. (00:33) January is underrated, national title game thoughts (07:46) Sony recap (12:50) mini Majors preview, Masters & PGA Championship (18:48) John Daly = beautiful trainwreck (24:07) US Open & Open Championship (33:52) Abu Dhabi, Brooks, Bryson (40:54) Matt Kuchar in Singapore, Steve geography lesson (42:32) Tommy Gainey Watch in the Bahamas (46:47) The American Express (54:32) One & Done recap and picks (59:33) BrysonMania is running wild (1:03:28) college basketball, more Gout King tough love
Jan 15, 202001:09:34
Episode 25: Hawaii Golf

Episode 25: Hawaii Golf

The Forced Carry guys come back from a break to talk Hawaii golf, do some prognostications and much more. 

Jan 08, 202001:10:34
Episode 24: Christmas

Episode 24: Christmas

This week, the Forced Carry guys give out Christmas presents to some of their favorite tour pros.

(00:33) Steve doesn’t care about technical difficulties
(02:54) Dad jokes/wife gift tips
(07:08) a gift for Jordan Spieth
(08:09) Tiger Woods
(09:36) gifts for Bryson
(12:22) gifts for Phil
(15:56) Paul Casey’s forearms
(16:40) Jase fixes Cam Champ’s short game
(19:59) Fatz reduces DJ’s carbon footprint
(22:45) Collin Morikawa/Jack “The Hammer” Hamm
(25:10) Patrick Reed/WWF title belts
(27:34) Matt Kuchar/Steve’s gift card tips
(31:25) Tommy “Two Gloves” = legend
(34:35) Fatz hearts Webb
(36:06) Steve unleashes Brooks
(38:20) Frank “Gout” Martin avenges last years Final Four debacles
Dec 24, 201944:22
Episode 23: 2019 Mailbag

Episode 23: 2019 Mailbag

This week, The Forced Carry Crew touch on the President's Cup, go through the Mailbag to discuss hazard fishing/budget golf attire/trustworthy tour pros/cart girls and much more. They also wrap up 2019 with some of their favorite, and least favorite moments.

(00:33) Bad weather, home repair fails
(04:45) President's Cup
(19:45) Reaction to Tiger's reaction
(27:23) Twitter mailbag
(28:25) Club fitting for husky guys
(30:17) Best budget apparel
(34:47) Pond fishing on the course
(40:04) Cart girl etiquette
(43:46) Most/least trustworthy person on tour
(54:43) Best/worst 2019.
(1:07:00) Best personal golf moments of 2019, 2020 golf equipment/travel plans
(1:18:07) CBB updates and #gouttalk.
Dec 18, 201901:27:17
Episode 22: President's Cup Volume 1

Episode 22: President's Cup Volume 1

This week, the Forced Carry guys break down the Patrick Reed bunker scandal, Bryson being Bryson and the President's Cup.

(00:33) unexpected excitement for the Presidents Cup
(04:20) Hero wrap-up
(05:30) Three different opinions on the Patrick Reed cheating controversy and golf cheating in general
(27:10) Bryson’s a content machine, bulking szn, driving range bombs, curing jet lag, head math, driver specs, grip workouts
(44:00) tentative Presidents Cup gambling strategy, course talk, tidbits and speculation
(1:04:26) will Tiger see ghosts this week?
(1:07:21) team photo/WAG breakdown
(1:18:00) college basketball takeover
(1:22:40) final hopes for Presidents Cup
Dec 11, 201901:25:03
Episode 21: Hero World Championship

Episode 21: Hero World Championship

This week, The Forced Carry Crew dive into Bryson cultivating mass, Saudi golf, the Hero World Championships, and much more. (00:33) post-Thanksgiving talk, maternity overalls, happy anniversary to Steve, Ric Flair > Hulk Hogan (07:23) Bryson Deep Dive, deciphering the motivation and method to his madness (14:14) Gymnast Bryson vs. Trampolines?, goal weight speculation (23:40) Saudi golf, Phil’s statement, Justine in Dubai (30:33) Jase doesn’t want to talk about Jason Day (33:35) Hero Preview devolves quickly into Presidents Cup pairings and speculation (41:04) pressure of being paired with Tiger, how will JT handle it?, loyalty to Tiger over country (50:44) final pairs previews (53:24) $EC money, gout, Deranged Gus shortcircuits Saban, young Red Raider growing pains
Dec 04, 201901:01:51
Episode 20: Best of the Decade

Episode 20: Best of the Decade

This week, the Forced Carry Crew discuss the RSM, give out their best of the decade and talk a little golf Survivor Series. (00:33) 10-day weekends, indoor putting (03:34) Fatz apologizes, more 90’s R&B (08:52) RSM recap (11:33) Webb Simpson, top 5 golfer? (16:10) Jon Rahm, DP Champion (18:41) Best of the Decade, top 3 golfers (23:11) honorable mentions (24:46) favorite majors of the decade (31:22) random majors thoughts (34:20) best group of winners by major (36:28) Steve’s a wizard, Jordan’s a competitor (38:45) more group talk (45:02) OWGR Top 10: 2010 vs 2019 (55:13) Driving Distance: 2010 vs 2019 (1:04:21) hypothetical fist fights, Survivor Series explanation (1:06:09) which years group of major winners would win a 4 vs 4 fight? (1:08:07) eliminating the worst options (1:09:03) The Main Event: 2010 vs 2019... Phil, G-Mac, Louis, Kaymer vs Tiger, Gary, Lowry, Brooks (1:13:32) long-term booking: a Survivor Series swerve leads to our Wrestlemania Main Event (1:14:25) mid-card booking: 2012 bullies, Rickie’s role, 2015 stretcher jobs, why DJ would walk out on his 2016 teammates (1:16:16) Steve’s South Carolina-Clemson prediction, Fatz roots for misery, Tech basketball
Nov 27, 201901:26:38
Episode 19: RSM

Episode 19: RSM

This week, the Forced Carry Crew touch on major topics in the world of golf. Christmas Music, Brendon Todd, The Federal Reserve, a possible illuminati connection to the RSM, gambling and the fumbling Gamecocks. Enjoy.

Nov 20, 201901:12:45
Episode 18: Mayakoba

Episode 18: Mayakoba

This week, the Forced Carry Crew break talk a little equipment, a little Mayakoba , a little CFB/CBB and a little gout.  (03:35) Equipment talk.  (12:54) Michael Jordan gambling stories. (29:42) A brief attempt at a mailbag from some of our degenerate listeners online. (48:18) Mayakoba. (1:10:00) CFB/CBB/Gout.

Nov 13, 201901:23:52
Episode 17 - Player Poll/Spotting a bad golfer

Episode 17 - Player Poll/Spotting a bad golfer

This week The Forced Carry Crew spend a small amount of time discussing the golf tournament, a little bit of time discussing the anonymous PGA player poll and a lot of time helping Fatz learn how to spot good and bad golfers in lieu of his triumphant return to golf.

Nov 06, 201901:31:53
Episode 16: WGC-HSBC/Hipster Golf

Episode 16: WGC-HSBC/Hipster Golf

The Forced Carry guys dive in to pretty much everything aside from the tournament this week. Tiger, Brooks, Hipster Golf, etc. 

Oct 30, 201902:05:05
Episode 15: ZOZO

Episode 15: ZOZO

The Forced Carry Crew break down the Asian Swing and much more. 

Oct 23, 201901:19:36
Episode 14: The CJ Cup

Episode 14: The CJ Cup

The Asian Swing is finally upon us as the Forced Carry guys break down the first leg and everything else in golf. 

Oct 16, 201901:21:20
Episode 13: Houston Open, kind of.

Episode 13: Houston Open, kind of.

The Forced Carry guys kind of drift off the rails this week. A little Shriners talk, Houston talk, pro golfer 7 on 7 football, bad looking quarterbacks and a lot more. 

Oct 09, 201901:32:22
Episode 12 - Shriners Open

Episode 12 - Shriners Open

This week, the Forced Carry guys break down all the action the past week and preview the Shriners. 

Oct 02, 201901:24:28
Episode 11: Safeway Open

Episode 11: Safeway Open

The Forced Carry crew go on a deep dive of grass, gambling and the wine country in this week's episode. 

Sep 25, 201901:19:51
Episode 10: The Sanderson Farms Championship

Episode 10: The Sanderson Farms Championship

Riding high off the 3rd winning pick in 4 tournaments, the Forced Carry crew talk the Sanderson Farms and plenty more. (07:35) Greenbriar recap and 59's.  (24:35) Golf Twitter recap.  (34:15) Sanderson preview.  (58:51) #chadwatch, Boo Weekly stories and do pro golfers hate their job? 

Sep 18, 201901:15:21
Episode 9: The Military Tribute at the Greenbrier

Episode 9: The Military Tribute at the Greenbrier

The Forced Carry crew return after a short break to kickoff the 2019/2020 season.

Sep 11, 201956:27
Episode 8: Fed Ex Cup Finale

Episode 8: Fed Ex Cup Finale

The Forced Carry guys run the gamut this week as they break down the Fed Ex Cup Finale, Tiger's knee, the highs and lows of the season, The Body Issue, 2020 predictions and a quick breakdown of our CFB teams/coaches.  (1:00) Steve's trip to Sage and his Club Championship. (8:45) Tour Championship thoughts.  (28:10) The Body Issue. (45:00) Best of the rookie class going forward.  (1:01:05) Quick discussion on of CFB teams. 

Aug 28, 201901:08:01
Episode 7: The Tour Championship

Episode 7: The Tour Championship

This week, the Forced Carry crew break down touch on Medinah, the modern game,  The Tour Championship, and much more.  (00:40) Steve takes credit for back to back winners and previews his round at Sage Valley.  (10:20) JT shreds Medinah and we talk about the modern game/courses.  (33:40) Korn Ferry gambling breakdown.  (36:23) Tour Championship breakdown.  (01:01:29) We pick the winners. 

Aug 21, 201901:12:33
Episode 6: The BMW Championship

Episode 6: The BMW Championship

The Forced Carry crew touch on Patrick Reed, Tiger, Bryson, Slow Play Gate and discuss the BMW Championship. 

Aug 14, 201955:24
Episode 5: The Northern Trust

Episode 5: The Northern Trust

The Forced Carry crew break down the Northern Trust, recap the Wyndham and much more.  (00:50) Steve struggles to build on his 79 from last week.  (4:50) Fatz breaks down his Wyndham picks and we talk a little Spieth meltdown.  (10:12) Hovland fails to secure his card. (20:30) Liberty National breakdown.  (27:50) Fatz goes on a deep dive of Draft Kings tiers and other gambling picks for the week.  (1:06:12) Tiger talk, President's Cup and some more Spieth bashing from Steve. 

Aug 07, 201901:21:06
Episode 4: The Wyndham Championship

Episode 4: The Wyndham Championship

The Forced Carry crew discuss the St. Jude and break down The Wyndham Championship.  (1:00) Steve breaks 80.  (5:00) Fatz breaks down where he was right on the St. Jude. (7:10) Brooks vs Rory and the state of Rory's game.  (15:05) Sergio melts down again.  (16:45) Barracuda Championship and the Rookie Class.  (22:50) Wyndham course preview.  (27:20) Fatz takes a deep dive into the Draft Kings tiers and his picks for the week.  (58:55) Brief 2020 schedule talk.

Jul 31, 201901:04:19
Episode 3: WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Episode 3: WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

The Forced Carry crew break down The Open Championship,  preview the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and talk a little Tiger.  (1:00) The Open Breakdown. (5:00) Are you bothered by JB's slow play? (11:07) Rory, Tiger, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood. (16:30) TPC Southwind overview. (20:50) Gambling/DFS breakdown of the Draft Kings tiers for the week. (46:17) Why do people make such a big deal about WGC events anyway? (50:31) Tiger Woods: Chasing History documentary talk. 

Jul 24, 201957:26
Episode 2: Round One recap from Portrush.

Episode 2: Round One recap from Portrush.

The Forced Carry crew break down Round 1 from The Open. (00:45) Overall thoughts on Portrush and Round 1. (6:38) Breakdown of Rory/Tiger/Brooks/Spieth and others. (24:00) Advantage for faders, advantage for fat guys? (27:00) Where we were wrong/right. (36:00) Kudos to Duval. 

Jul 19, 201947:23
Forced Carry, Episode 1: The Open Championship

Forced Carry, Episode 1: The Open Championship

The first episode of the Forced Carry takes a deep dive into the 2019 Open Championship. Course talk, gambling talk, all the hoopla from Northern Ireland and much more.  (00:33) Intros and Open talk, (9:55) pairings, (15:30) Brooks hates golf/Kiz's Hat/Spieth slamming water, (23:40) course preview, (29:35) Power Fades, (43:50) who we like, (60:25) our picks. 

Jul 17, 201901:08:35
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