The Loop
This is The Loop, a refreshing mix of everything you love to talk about around golf, with the only rule that you don’t take yourself or the game too seriously. Each week hosts Christopher Powers, Alex Myers, and Steve Hennessey, along with special guests from across the sports and entertainment worlds, will touch on what’s going in the game, who they’re putting money on, and whatever else comes up along the way.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 287
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
2021 John Deere Classic best bets and DFS breakdown with Kenny Kim
Congrats to anyone who followed Stephen Hennessey’s advice last week on Cam Davis, cashing a 100-1 outright ticket at the Rocket Mortgage. The “Be Right” boys threw only a couple bets last week—and m…
2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic preview, plus a chat with John Smoltz ahead of the American Century
We’re joined by John Smoltz, MLB legend and one of the most avid golfers you’ll ever get the chance to talk to, on this week’s episode. Smoltz has been competing in a bunch of senior tour events this…
Patrick Cantlay joins us to preview the Travelers Championship
Patrick Cantlay, fresh off a T-15 at the U.S. Open and a victory at the Memorial just a few weeks ago, joins the “Be Right” podcast to break down the Travelers Championship (12:23), an event where he…
U.S. Open 2021 picks plus LIVE reporting from Joel Beall at Torrey Pines
It’s one of the best weeks of the year, and if you’re playing in office pools, in DFS contests or making wagers on the U.S. Open—be sure to listen to this week’s episode. Golf Digest’s Joel Beall joi…
Our Will Zalatoris interview and a full breakdown of Congaree and the Palmetto Championship
One of golf’s newest stars, Will Zalatoris, joins the “Be Right” podcast to discuss what his journey’s been like as he’s risen to the top of the golf world (11:36). And he dishes on the nerves he fel…
Max Homa interview and Memorial 2021 best bets and fades
Max Homa joins the “Be Right” podcast to discuss his incredible past year of golf and the truth about whether tour pros share their own social-media posts, plus much more. First, our host Stephen Hen…
Our Charles Barkley interview, plus our PGA recap, Brooks/Bryson breakdown and best bets for the 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge
NBA legend Charles Barkley joins the “Be Right” podcast to talk about some of his favorite gambling stories; whether he gambles on golf (he throws some hilarious daggers at our hosts); and how his go…
2021 PGA Championship Day 2 recap
The “Be Right” boys recap the first two days of action from Kiawah Island as Phil Mickelson and Louis Oosthuizen have a share of the lead after 36 holes. We discuss who we think has the most value he…
2021 PGA Championship picks with Alan Shipnuck
Alan Shipnuck of the Fire Pit Collective and Golf Digest’s newest hire joins Golf Digest’s “Be Right” podcast this week to break down The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. Shipnuck will be on-site this …
2021 AT&T Byron Nelson picks and early PGA leans
Andy Lack of the Pick the Pup podcast joins Golf Digest’s “Be Right” podcast this week to break down a new venue, TPC Craig Ranch. The boys are all-in on Will Zalatoris to get his first PGA Tour win—…
Our Abraham Ancer interview and 2021 Wells Fargo picks
Abraham Ancer joined Golf Digest’s “Be Right” podcast this week—be sure to listen to the full conversation with the 2019 Presidents Cup star. He’s in the field at the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship, c…
Valspar Championship 2021 picks with Rob Bolton of PGATour.com
We break down the action at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead course—giving our best bets and DFS plays of the week. Is Emiliano Grillo worth a look? There’s some debate amongst our crew whether he’s a …
Zurich Classic 2021 picks with Brendan Porath
Ryan Palmer and Jon Rahm defend their title from 2019 at this week’s Zurich Classic, which has a decent field. Is it too volatile of a format to take a favorite? Which longshots have the attention of…
RBC Heritage 2021 picks with Steve Bamford and Masters recap
Harbour Town is a staple on the PGA Tour, and it provides an intriguing test for players with its narrow fairways, tight doglegs and small greens. Steve Bamford, whose course breakdowns are second to…
Masters 2021 weekend preview: Best bets and handicapping the contenders
The leader board is packed as we head into the weekend at Augusta National. Who do the "Be Right" boys think will end up with the green jacket? We preview the weekend and discuss which contenders and…
2021 Masters preview with Adam Scott and VSIN’s Matt Youmans
Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, joins us to discuss how he’s preparing for Augusta National—and whether he thinks his lofty odds to win are disrespectful (they are!). We’re also joined by Matt…
Early 2021 Masters preview with Zach Johnson and Valero Texas Open picks
Zach Johnson, 2007 Masters champion and two-time major winner, joined the “Be Right” boys (10:27) to preview the Masters, a new fantasy game released by Augusta National and Johnson’s approach to sta…
WGC-Match Play 2021 best bets and bracket breakdown with Shane Ryan
It’s one of the most fun weeks of the year! We break down golf’s version of March Madness with our WGC-Dell Match Play show, with Shane Ryan joining us from on-site at Austin Country Club.
The “Be Ri…
Honda Classic 2021 picks with John Wood, long-time caddie and NBC announcer
We were fortunate to be joined by John Wood, long-time caddie on the PGA Tour for Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar, Kevin Sutherland and others. Wood is now on the broadcast team for NBC and has been on-sit…
Matthew Fitzpatrick joins us to talk THE PLAYERS, plus Kyle Porter of CBS breaks down the field at TPC Sawgrass
It’s one of the best weeks of the year—48 of the top 50 players in the world will tee it up at the 2021 Players Championship. One of those players, Matthew Fitzpatrick (now 16th in the world) joined …