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
Rory’s coronation and how we got slapped on the wrist by Augusta National
Alex, CP and Steve recap what can only be described as a top five Masters of all time, with Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam in epic fashion at Augusta National. We also tip our caps to …
Masters best bets and winning pool advice LIVE from Augusta National
It’s Masters Week, and we’re ready to make some winning Masters bets. Keith Stewart, PGA professional and CEO of Read The Line, and Ryan Noonan, manager of content at BetspertsGolf.com, joined Steve …
Steve Williams on in-round bets with Tiger and the softer side of Woods no one talks about
Alex and CP chat with legendary caddie Steve Williams, who was on the bag for 13 of Tiger Woods’ 15 major championships. Williams’ new book, “Together We Roared,” which he co-wrote with Evin Priest, …
Saints lineman Cesar Ruiz, Tosti slow plays Min Woo and Rory’s mysterious elbow injury
The boys discuss Alejandro Tosti’s pace-of-pay antics in the final group with Min Woo Lee and tip their caps to Gary Woodland and Michael Kim, who had huge Sundays in Houston. Plus, an interview with…
A WILD Sunday at the Valspar and the death of one of our favorite sporting events
Alex and CP recap an exciting final round at the Valspar Championship, where Viktor Hovland outdueled Justin Thomas for his first win since the 2023 Tour Championship. Plus, the boys discuss some of …
PLAYERS recap, Spaun manipulates the rules and Valspar picks
The boys break down a wild Players Championship Monday finish and Steve makes his short-lived return from paternity leave to defend legendary course architect Pete Dye. Plus, we discuss J.J. Spaun us…
Patton Kizzire, Players Championship picks and NBC’s brutal broadcast gaffe
Three-time tour winner Patton Kizzire joins us to discuss his “grounding” practice and how it helped him win for the first time since 2018 on the PGA Tour. Plus, we tackle this odd rule in the “golfi…
Dan Rapaport, a tough look for Jordan Spieth and Bay Hill picks
Our friend and former colleague Dan Rapaport joins us to chat about Netflix’s latest season of “Full Swing” and his new weekly live show, “Dan on Golf.” We also make picks for the Arnold Palmer Invit…
How soon could LIV guys return to the PGA Tour?
Joel Beall joins the pod to discuss the ongoing PGA Tour-PIF negotiations and the potential for LIV golfers to return to the PGA Tour sooner than you think. We also talk to Joel about his new book, “…
Patrick Fishburn, Ludvig vs. Niemann and Rory flip-flops (again)
The Wikipedia-less tour pro Patrick Fishburn joins us ahead of the Mexico Open, where he’ll be making his fifth PGA Tour start of 2025. Plus, the boys tackle the Ludvig Aberg vs. Joaquin Niemann deba…
Ben Griffin on his flu game, eye-popping PGA Tour expense details and a legendary Si Woo Kim story
Ben Griffin joins us ahead of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, where he’ll be teeing it up for the second time in four weeks. The former loan officer (heard that one before?) breaks down the…
Andrew Novak on slow play, run-ins with Golf Twitter and why he feels bad for Charley Hoffman
Fresh off back-to-back top 20s in California, Andrew Novak joins us to talk about everything from fixing slow play to his run-ins with Golf Gambling Twitter to his NFL podcast. Plus, the boys recap R…
Blake Griffin on joining the celebrity golf circuit and his favorite dunk
Blake Griffin joins the pod for the first time to give an update on retired life ahead of his latest big golf tournament. The former NBA All-Star talks about nights out with Charles Barkley, playing …
The latest on Scottie Scheffler, hand injuries and the best winter golf trips
We got to hear from Scottie Scheffler for the first time since his Christmas-time hand injury, so the boys break down his comments and what they mean for the future of the world’s best golfer. One of…
How to fix TGL, Nick Taylor’s clutch gene and the great hot dog debate
The boys are back to weigh in on the first week of TGL and preview Week 2, where Tiger Woods will participate. Plus, the streets are saying that Nick Taylor might be the most clutch athlete on the pl…
TGL hot takes, RIP to a Tiger bonus and how to fix Kapalua
The Loop boys break down Hideki Matsuyama’s insane week at Kapalua. Are people overreacting to his 35-under total? We dish out some hot takes on Kapalua and the Hawaii Swing. The boys also debate TGL…
Akshay Bhatia on Phil’s cheat code at Augusta, hitting shots in front of Tiger and his whirlwind season
Akshay Bhatia rejoins The Loop podcast after his breakout 2024 to discuss his crazy year. He talks about his win at the Valero Open, the whirlwind journey to get to Augusta National, playing practice…
Inside the ropes at The Showdown
We spoke with Pat Maroon and Robert Thomas about their upcoming big game and about some of their favorite celebrity golf partners. And the gang discusses the Showdown, Bryson’s bubble jacket and a sc…
BONUS episode with Bryson DeChambeau and previewing The Showdown
We spoke with Bryson DeChambeau about his new apparel deal, teaming up with Brooks Koepka and how he vows to “change the game” again in 2025.
Jeremy Roenick’s frightening golf round with Donald Trump
One of the newest Hockey Hall of Fame members, Jeremy Roenick, joins us this week. We talk about the day he got “the call,” the time he got dusted by The Great One on the golf course and the upcoming…