We discuss the best Monday Q story of the year and the epic 8-hole playoff from the Rocket Mortgage four-spotter. Ryan interviews Jackson Suber, who made the cut at the U.S. Open and finished 2nd at last week's Korn Ferry Tour event. 

Mark Hubbard just made his 17th straight cut on the PGA Tour at the U.S. Open. He 17-for-17 this year with a T-4 at a Signature Event -- the only one he's been in the field for. Hubbard discusses his season and his frustrations with the changes to the PGA Tour's structure. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin discuss dark horse qualifiers with a chance at the U.S. Open, Ryan tells his BMW Pro-Am stories and we're joined by Ryan Gerard, who won the BMW Pro-Am on the Korn Ferry Tour last week. 

We break down each of the 10 sites played on the "longest day in golf" where nearly 700 players will compete for a spot in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. 

Qualifiers are in the hunt at the U.S. Women's Open. We talk about some of the players, the course setup in the first two rounds, and make our picks for the weekend. 

Ryan French makes no excuses and records the Monday Q Review for the KFT's Visit Knoxville Open under threat of tornado! Our special guest is a no show and we look at the first U.S. Open Sectional Qualifiers and talk about an entertaining Twitter bet. 

Ryan discusses caddying for Christina Kim at Liberty National GC in the Monday qualifier for the Mizuho Americas Open. He's on site covering the LPGA event this week. 

We discuss the Monday Q for the Myrtle Beach Classic - a new opposite field event on the PGA Tour -- and are joined by Tim Widing, who just won back-to-back weeks on Korn Ferry Tour. This weekend's Epson Tour winner, Madison Young, describes what the milestone means to her. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by the co-medalist of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson Open Monday Q, KK Limbhasut, to discuss his 9 under and the week ahead. We attempt to breakdown the results of the Monday Q but end up having too much fun. Winner of the Diner's Club Peru Open, Stuart Macdonald, describes the greatest golf week of his life and the emotion of winning with his dad on the bag. 

We discuss the earthshattering win streaks of Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler and are joined by Matt Atkins who successfully Monday qualified for this week's Korn Ferry Tour event, the Veritex Bank Championship. 

Ryan gives us Masters reflections from his time on the Augusta ropes and we cover the Korn Ferry Tour and Americas Tour Monday qualifying results.

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by Masters rookie, Adam Schenk, and Sungjae Im's caddie, Willy Wilcox. 

Alex Welch works five days a week at his family's hardware store and Monday qualified into the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open. Ryan French and Mark Baldwin tell Welch's story, discuss the qualifier, and are joined by Champions Tour and social media standout, Greg Chalmers. Mark discusses spending part of his Easter weekend with Phil Mickelson. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin are joined by Callum McNeill who just Monday qualified into the Houston Open. They share stories and results from this week's qualifiers from around the world of golf. 

After 12 years as a pro, Evan Harmeling successfully Monday qualified for his first PGA Tour event at the Puerto Rico Open and finished in the top 10. The end of the tournament was wild and both Harmeling and his caddie join Ryan French to give a play-by-play of the events that earned Harmeling a spot in the following PGA Tour event, the Valspar Championship. 

Kevin Aylwin successfully Monday qualified for the Valspar Championship after 12 years as a pro. Ryan French spoke with Kevin's wife, Chelsea, and mom, Lisa, about what it means in this bonus episode of AGM. 

Any Given Monday was honored to give the mic to Jessica Hadwin, social media sensation, Mom, all-around interesting personality and importantly, Adam's Boss. She talks about her Twitter account, life of Tour, being a newsmaker, Adam's game, the family's foundation, and "The Tackle." 

Chase Johnson received the Sifford exemption into the Genesis Invitational at Riviera and got to spend time with Tiger Wood en route to making the cut. This week, he'll tee it up in the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches (formerly Honda Classic) and try to build on his momentum. Johnson discusses his first few years on tour, running out of money, playing cash games for more money than he had in his savings account, and the vital charges in his game that have led to this point. 

Jim Knous ended his 12 year professional golf career with a made cut at the Waste Management Open and a flurry of birdies on the back 9. With a start date for a new job on the horizon, Hard K birdied the final two holes of his professional golf career going out in unforgettable fashion. He reflects on a week that couldn't have been scripted any better. 

Jordan Weber is the leading money winner on the NEXT Golf Tour, an international professional tour played on simulators, but his story is so much better than that. From battling the yips and quitting pro golf to finding his way back in the simulators, Weber has a great story. 

Before Yannik Paul was a DPWT winner, and his brother, Jeremy, was a Korn Ferry Tour winner, the identical twins were living and practicing together while chasing mini tours. Now, they are closer than ever to fulfilling their dream of competing together on the PGA Tour. 

Hayden and Emma Springer lost their three-year-old daughter, Sage, to Trisomy18 last month before Springer’s inspired performance at Q-school. It is by far the most poignant and remarkable golf story of the year. Hayden and Emma join the pod to share what they're feeling (note: the second half of the interview is with both Hayden and Emma and is available to subscribers of mondayq.com only. Please become a subscriber for access). 

Michael Kim has found his lane on Twitter and fans absolutely love it. Kim talks about his social media aims and finding his way "out of the dark cave." He also talks about the state of the professional game and what the shifting landscape looks like from his perspective. 

Dylan Meyer, Wes Homan and Callum McNeill discuss their preparation for the all-important final stage of Q-school with 5 PGA Tour cards up for grabs. 

Professional golfer Jake Staiano was suspended for three months for violating the PGA Tour's "Integrity Program," rules that prohibit members from gambling on golf competition. The Tour provided no context around Staiano's suspension, so Staiano joined Any Given Monday to share those important details. 

When Shad Tuten finished the final hole of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, he'd done enough to earn his PGA Tour card. Moments later, everything changed when a penalty cost him his dream. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin speak with two of the successful Monday qualifiers for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship, Zack Fischer and Brett White. We breakdown the Monday Q results and Fischer and White talk about their hopes for this week's PGA Tour start. 

At a recent LPGA event, Alexa Pano told host Ryan French she was a fan of Any Given Monday. So, naturally, we invited her on the show. As one of the stars of the Netflix show, "The Short Game," Pano has been in the spotlight for a long time. She discusses winning  on her 19th birthday, the challenges of the playing on the LPGA Tour, and her dream sponsorship with the New England Patriots.

Three players with status on different tours discuss the specific costs of playing pro golf and how they budget throughout a season. 

Brad Adamonis reveals the secret to winning a tournament as the 30th alternate, why it's better not to know you have a putt to win a PGA Tour event, and how many Monday Qualifiers he has played in his extensive career. 

The Korn Ferry Tour's NV5 Invitational at The Glen Club in Glenview, Ill., delivered an exciting finish last week. The reason fans were able to watch it is because Barstool Sports broadcast it on Barstool TV. Ryan French is joined by Barstool personality Sam "Riggs" Bozoian to unpack the a week that pushed the envelope. 

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin share stories from The Barracuda Championship Monday qualifier. Ryan reveals his Open Championship qualifier dark horse picks and shares his love for 11-for-2 playoffs. 

Any Given Monday's usual host, Ryan French, is in the hot seat talking about his first three days caddying for three-time LPGA Champion, Christina Kim, at the Dana Open. 

The John Deere Classic Monday qualifier was won by Reid Martin, who shot 10 under par to win by 3. Martin is a former PGA Tour caddie who hasn't played a Monday qualifier in eight years. Martin joins the livestream to chat about what this means to his journey. Peter Kuest finished t-4 last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and is on the verge of earning special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. Kuest joins us to discuss his meteoric rise.

The Monday Q Review of the Rocket Mortgage Classic Monday qualifier. We also review the results of the two Korn Ferry Tour Monday Qs and discuss Ryan's next caddying gigs. 

Twin brothers Pierceson and Parker Coody are on the rise in the professional game.  Pierceson is a two-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and his brother hopes to soon join him as a champion. Parker posted a 64 in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson earlier this season, flew to Kansas City that night for a Korn Ferry Tour Monday qualfier, and made it through. He topped his performance at the Byron Nelson with a T-4 finish on KFT, solidifying his place on that tour for the remainder of the season. Coody discusses his rise, his focus, his brother and his future. 

Mark Baldwin and Ryan French discuss the U.S. Open and are joined by Nick Hardy, who enters the weekend in the top 20. Willy Wilcox is caddying for amateur star, Ben Carr, and drops in to share his experience. The duo made the cut on the number and will play the weekend. 

Tom Whitney is an Air Force veteran, a nuclear missile operator and in the top 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour points list. On Memorial Day, AGM discusses his past service, his golf career and the loss of his brother, another military vet. 

Michael Bamberger guest hosts this amazing conversation with Butch Harmon and two subjects from his book, The Ball in the Air, Sam Reeves and Ryan French. This incredible conversation is full of stories, philosophy and laughs. Ryan French was lucky enough to sit in on the entire thing. 

Pratima Sherpa found golf living in a maintenance shed in Nepal with her family. Her first golf club was a tree branch fashioned into the shape of a club. She fell in love with the game and it changed her life. Sherpa has been the subject of the ESPN 30-for-30, "A Mountain to Climb," and is now one of the main subject's of Michael Bamberger's new book, The Ball in the Air. She discusses her journey and her role in the book. 

At 46 years old, Scott Gutschewski lost his PGA Tour card last season and was sent back to the Korn Ferry Tour. A week and a half ago, and 15 years after his last win, Gutschewski shot 21-under-par and won the LECOM Suncoast Classic in a playoff, greatly increasing his chances of earning his way back. He spoke with Any Given Monday about his win, his life and his future. 

Nick Hardy had missed 5 consecutive cuts when he joined Ryan French and Any Given Monday after the Bay Hill Invitational. Despite the poor results, Hardy said he was close; if could just gain some momentum, he could turn his season around. In New Orleans - the place of jazz, creole, and rhythm - Hardy found that momentum with Davis Riley as his partner. The duo teamed up and won the Zurich Classic. The team joins AGM to reflect on winning on the PGA Tour. 

Two weeks ago, Spencer Levin didn’t really have a job. The man with 341 combined starts between the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and 147 made cuts on the PGA Tour, didn’t have a regular place to compete. That is, until he arrived in Dallas for the Veritex Bank Championship qualifier. Levin discusses his "magical week," the struggles of the past few years, and his new outlook on professional golf. 

After last season's top-10 finish at the Zurich Classic, Justin Lower and Dylan Wu are running it back. The duo discuss alternate shot and best ball strategy for the week, and how their team came together (hint: wives). 

Former Oklahoma Sooner, Luke Kwon, has been around the world chasing professional golf and door-to-door selling sponsorships. Now focused on creating video content with Good Good Golf, Kwon discusses how he nearly died from a head injury five months ago, and how he's since rediscovered his love for the game. 

 Peter Lansburgh became known as "The Hustler" when Monday Q Info shared his story with golf fans. Lansburgh discusses his debut on the PGA Tour at the Valero Texas Open, and what the craziness of the last week has been like. 

In this special episode we discuss the new book, The Ball in the Air: A Golfing Adventure, with author Michael Bamberger. Pro Golfer Mark Baldwin moderates a discussion between one of the book's main subjects, Ryan French, and Michael Bamberger. 

Nick Hardy is a rising star on the PGA Tour but has recently battled some of the worst results of his professional career. Hardy discusses elevated events, an "unfortunate" situation at Bay Hill with Kamaiu Johnson,  and his plan to bounce back from poor play. 

Korn Ferry Tour rookie, Ryan Gerard, successfully Monday qualified for the Honda Classic and spent much of the tournament in contention. He finished solo 4th on Sunday earning a massive paycheck, temporary special member points, and a spot in the Puerto Rico Open. Gerard talks about the pressure, the performance and what it means to his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hits kept coming for Austen Truslow. After contending in multiple Korn Ferry Tour events, he has battled through a series of unfortunate events that left him sidelined for 21 months. In his first competitive round back, he successfully Monday Qualified for the Sony Open this week. Ryan speaks to Austen as Austen prepares for the first round in Oahu, Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan French revisits some of his favorite interviews from 2022. This year end episode features clips from the most insightful and entertaining interviews of The Grind. A 16-for-1 playoff, Patrick "Mr. Monday Q" Flavin, golf's most entertaining personalities, the golf scandal of the year, and more. Happy New Year!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alistair Docherty and Brady Calkins were triumphant at final stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q school, earning guaranteed starts for next season. The two discuss Q school, reflect on the journey, share stories of celebration, and look forward to the first events of the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Mathews is one of the longest players in professional golf. He and wife Danielle discuss Brandon's first year on the PGA Tour, hitting bombs and honeymooning at the Sanderson Farms Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PGA Tour member Robert Garrigus is known for his unfiltered, blunt honesty. In this episode he calls players out, talks LIV and PGA Tour leadership, tells wild stories, and discusses the future of the professional game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional golfer Mark Baldwin recently traveled to first stage of DP World Tour Q-School in Denmark. He wrote about the sights, recorded the sounds and compiled the experience into this special pod. Enjoy a trip to one of the world's happiest countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host, Jordan Perez, invites Jeff Johnston, father and founder of Living Undeterred, a nonprofit dedicated to combatting two crises: substance abuse and mental health. Johnston lost his son Seth and wife Prudence to substance abuse and is devoted to destigmatizing and uplifting those surrounding these issues. This summer, Jeff embarked on a 95-day roadtrip with his sons Ian and Roman. Ian, a college golfer at South Dakota, sells streetwear and donates a part of his profits to the nonprofit. Jeff shares more about his why and shares tales from the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan French speaks with Matt Moroz, a professional golfer disqualified from Q-School after a series of strange and unlikely events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pre-Qualifying Stage at Korn Ferry Tour Q-School is usually uneventful. The name of the game is to survive the preliminary stage and advance. In one particular group however, the final day became something wild and contentious and ultimately led to one player's disqualification. In this episode, host Ryan French listens to two different sides of the crazy story from a player in the group, and the caddie of the disqualified player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host, Jordan Perez, got a chance to catch up with semifinalist Derek Hitchner, a fifth-year at Pepperdine whose successes in golf have been a bit of an uphill battle. Growing up in Minnesota, Derek spent a lot of his junior career overlooked but landed an offer from Pepperdine. Initially, Derek didn’t receive a ton of playing opportunities – including having been left out of the National Championship team lineup in 2021, but ever since his game has only blossomed. We talk overcoming that, his week at the U.S. Amateur, and his mastery at not just match play, but Catan. Yes, the board game Catan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parker McLachlin has been everywhere in the game, from mini tours to the PGA Tour winner's circle. He's an inventor, a businessman and now known as The Short Game Chef. Parker discusses his career, winning on Tour, the swing yips, and his new project building wedges with Titleist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Naegel, who had Monday qualified four times in the last five weeks, missed by one at the Wyndham Monday Q. That is when his week got interesting. His wait to see if he if he was in the KFT finals has been a roller coaster. Listen what it’s been like to be in, out, in, out and possibly back in again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ryan French recounts an eventful return to his hometown city championship with friend and Tour player, Mark Baldwin, caddying.Thanks GolfTec for their support.  Check out their August Sale. Up to 20% off on lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin give their instant reactions to making the cut at the 2022 Barracuda Championship.Mark's round started fast with a chip in eagle on hole 2. The guys also discuss the decision to go for the green on the par-4, 16th hole while on the cut line. Follow along at www.firepitcollective.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Grind, we talk with Mark Baldwin about the struggles during the first round of the Barracuda. We are also joined by the long-time social media director of the Korn Ferry Tour, Kevin Prise. Mark discusses his round and whether it's more frustrating not to play well or to be playing well and not get anything out of it. And his plan going into tomorrow well off the cut line. We also talk about a couple of important moments in the round. Kevin, a golf nerd like me, talks about his love for opposite-field events. He also talks about the worst hotel he has ever stayed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Live podcast that wasn’t live. We planned to have a live video podcast, but it didn’t work, so we did the next best thing. Justin Lower is one of my favorite people in golf. He was eating lunch in player dining when Mark asked if he would join us for a podcast. He, of course, did and, as always, had such great answers. Last week at the Barbasol Championship, he was four off the cut line with just five holes to go. All he did was birdie four of the last five to make the cut on the number. He followed that up with a pair of 66s and the best finish of his PGA Tour career. He discussed with us what that finish could mean to his career. He also dropped some huge personal news. We were also joined by Army veteran Hagan Parkman, who works on the social media team on the Korn Ferry Tour. She tells about her unusual path to loving the game of golf. Please give it a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have all sat down and watched a Tour event. Most of us never think for a second about the logistics and planning that go into it. The entire year was spent planning for four days. On this week's episode of "The Grind," we talk with Chris Hoff, the Tournament Director of the Barracuda Championship.Hoff covered many topics, including, what defines a successful event, how a course is chosen, and what a perfect Sunday looks like. We also discussed how the Barracuda markets itself with the challenges of being an opposite-field event.  It all looks so simple on TV, but it's a culmination of a year of work—the inside info on the life of a tournament director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven of the most prestigious men's amateur golf events have united to form the Elite Amateur Golf Series, a summer-long race to USGA and pro exemptions for its top five finishers. Jordan Perez chats with co-founder Andy Priest of the Southern Golf Association to learn more about the formation, how the series works, if LIV Golf exemptions could be in its future, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Flavin made the most of his sponsor exemption into the John Deere Classic finishing tied for 10th and locking up a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals series. Not long ago, he had missed advancing through second stage of Q-School and was staring down a season on the Latin America Tour. Patrick discusses a magical Sunday playing with Zach Johnson and an incredible back nine run that secured him the best finish of his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime PGA Tour member Robert Garrigus was the first reported player to ask for a waiver from the PGA Tour to play in a LIV event. Much has changed since. Professional golf has been deeply shaken and Garrigus discusses all of it openly and unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayden Buckley is T-3 and one stroke behind the leaders heading into the weekend at the 122nd US Open at The Country Club. Last year, after his unlikely win on the Korn Ferry Tour, Hayden spoke with Ryan French. Given his incredible rise and relevance in the moment, Ryan revists that interview with Hayden, providing context for how he made it to the top of the US Open leaderboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Perez caught up with the top-ranked amateur ahead of the 42nd Curtis Cup at Merion Golf Club. Rose opens up about her incredible freshman year and the attention that has come with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Dustin Manning attempts to explain how the financial health of the Big Money Classic fell apart. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Manning founded and operated the Big Money Classic, a mini tour event that promised a big return to tournament contenders, but didn't deliver. Dustin agreed to speak to host Ryan French, in an unedited interview, about the distressed history of the operation and how it all went wrong. Part 1 of 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Labritz was a lifelong club professional who had the dream of winning a PGA Tour card. After a career of giving lessons and running his club's golf operations, he achieved what he had long visualized at Champions Tour Q-School and won. Rob reflects on his journey in this uplifting pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela Iacobelli is the all-time leading money winner on the Epson Tour. She is a 3 time winner who has played multiple seasons on the LPGA Tour. More importantly, she is one of the most fun and entertaining personalities in the game. She shares hilarious stories from the road and discusses her strong recent play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Killeen is many things: former PGA Tour player, club pro, podcast host, social media star, beer aficionado and now, course developer. JJ discusses his role in developing Red Feather Golf Course in Lubbock, Texas, his upcoming start in the Byron Nelson Classic, and rates an assortment of beers sent by host Ryan French. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year ago, Ben Griffin was a mortgage loan officer. Now, he is on the verge of earning a PGA Tour card. Ryan French talks to Ben about an amazing year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf Sponsorship company, Carry, is attempting to democratize golf sponsorship for aspiring Tour professionals. Carry CEO, Donnie Dotson and professional golfer Matt Picanso join the pod to discuss how the company works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willy Wilcox has struggled with a drug addiction for 20 years. He tried what his friends called “birdie pills” for the first time when he was 15. Since then he has used most hard-core drugs that you can think of, has overdosed multiple times, and somehow for a couple years was one of the best ball strikers in the entire world. Willy takes us through his battle with addiction while being a member of the PGA Tour. As he fights to stay clean, he shares his story as a message to others who might be struggling.If you are anyone you know are struggling please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing his Korn Ferry Tour status and missing at 2nd Stage of Q-School, Patrick Flavin Monday qualified for the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship. With Patrick's Dad Mark on the bag, the duo were in contention on Sunday, leading to nearly enough non-member points to change the course of Patrick's career. Patrick and Mark join The Grind to discuss recent success and the highs and lows of the chase. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Florida Golf Tour President and Tournament Director Christian Bartolacci discusses the state of developmental tour golf and how to improve the system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2002 PLAYERS Champion and current Golf Channel commentator, Craig Perks, reflects on his win 20 years ago and the ups and downs of his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan sits down with Brett Graff and Geoff Lofstead of the South Florida PGA section, to discuss the recent 16 for 1 playoff at the Honda Monday Q and all the considerations of operating a PGA Tour qualifier. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan French and Mark Baldwin recap what it was like to shoot a third round 66 and make the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan French sits down with Mark Baldwin after the completion of his first round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first episode of the week that is the AT&T Pro-am. As Mark Baldwin starts his week in Pebble Beach and prepares for the AT&T Pebble Beach pro-am, he and I talk about what led up to this point. What began with sleepless nights waiting for the decision of whether he would get an exemption to the excitement of getting it. Mark discusses his goals for the week and finding the balance of enjoying such a fantastic opportunity and not forgetting this is a workweek. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A collection of all the best clips from the past season of Any Given Monday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special holiday Any Given Monday, we compiled a handful of the best stories from qualifiers around the country. Various guests tell hilarious and wild tales of massive playoffs, drug use, strange attire choices and crazy breaks, which make qualifiers so unique and memorable.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Knous (Hard K) is a PGA Tour player who recently had 2 events to save his status after coming back from a medical extension. Jim discusses what a medical leave from the PGA Tour means and the improvable finishes that saved his job.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zack Fischer is the only professional player to ever win Korn Ferry Tour Q-School Final Stage twice. After losing his KFT status and spending the past few seasons trying to fight his way back, Zack returned to Q-School Finals in Savannah in November where he battled through the cold, wet elements to win Q-School again. Zack talks about his journey, his support system and his win. Intro Music "Triumphant Return" by Youtube Studio creator AudionautixLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callum Tarren has earned his PGA Tour card after a long journey that began in England, took him all over China and onto America. In this episode, Callum discusses crossing many time zones in search of achieving his dream, stories from the journey and what it means to be a new parent and PGA Tour card holder. Callum's fiancee is a pilates instructor who gives online consultations and teaches classes in her studio. Find out more about the strong Mama at www.pilatesguru.co.uk or on IG, at @ashleigh_mckenna Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ryan French has often referred to Mark Anguiano as the best professional golfer without status. Mark changed that recently when he made it through 2nd stage of Q-School and reflects on what it means to finally regain KFT status. Mark discusses his plan for final stage and how a COVID year changed his perspective on golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ryan French speaks with 2 different Korn Ferry Tour members detailing the specific costs of chasing golf's highest level. This episode is a detailed look at how much it costs to play professional golf. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela Iacobelli has won 3 times on the Symetra Tour, has graduated to the LPGA, lost her status and is now back on the Symetra Tour. More importantly, she has one of the most fun and interesting personalities in golf. Some have called her the female John Daly - a smoker, drinker, gambler and storyteller, Daniela shares some hilarious stories of life of Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Gallagher is a former mini tour golfer whose passion for the game has been reignited and has made a generous commitment to growing the game with Ryan. The two discuss the foundation they're building to benefit underprivileged high school golf teams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Yun was a All-American at Stanford who gained his PGA Tour card in 2018. When he and his wife, Luci, a former professional golfer herself, started a family, Andrew lost all Tour status and found himself with bleak future prospects. In this insightful episode of Any Given Monday, host Ryan French sits down with Andrew and Luci as they discuss Andrew's return to the Korn Ferry Tour in the coming season and what they've learned along the way.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born to a drug-addicted mother and a dad he never met, Nick Biondi's grandfather was his dad, his mentor, and his hero. After the death of his grandfather and Mother, Nick brought Ryan and the team at Fire Pit Collective, on his professional golf journey. Nick discusses his decision to share his story and offers further perspective, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mina Harigae has ascended the LPGA Tour rankings and was named to the prestigious Solehim Cup team. It's been a long road filled with obstacles for Mina. In this episode, Mina discusses going from being a top Amateur player, to losing her confidence as a young professional, and having to decide between the LPGA Qualifying Series or another profession. Mina and Ryan discuss one of the most dominant mini-tour runs in pro golf that led to this moment.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hoff is the Tournament Director for the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship. In this bonus episode, Chris joins Any Given Monday host Ryan French, and professional golfer, Mark Baldwin, who played in this year's Barracuda Championship. The three discuss the role of a Tournament Director and reflect on this year's incredible tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jhared Hack was a decorated Amateur who beat Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler en route to winning the Western Amateur. Jhared left college early to turn professional as a top prospect, eventually gaining Korn Ferry Tour status only to be lose his game and Tour status to the driver yips. In recent weeks, Jhared shot 57 and 60 then went on to win the Arizona Open. It's safe to say he's back. In this episode, Jhared discusses his low points and how he went from being unable to break 80 to shooting some of the lowest scores ever. It's been a long road back filled with valuable insights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Baldwin successfully Monday Qualified for the Barracuda Championship with Any Given Monday host, Ryan French caddying for him. After making the cut and finishing 34th, Ryan and Mark recount the week from the anatomy of the Monday Qualifier, to a dream week on the PGA Tour. Part 2 in this series focuses on intensity of the tournament days and the challenge the duo faced attempting to make their first cut on the PGA Tour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Baldwin successfully Monday Qualified for the Barracuda Championship with Any Given Monday host, Ryan French caddying for him. After making the cut and finishing 34th, Ryan and Mark break down the week from the anatomy of the Monday qualifier to a dream week on the PGA Tour. Part I of 2 in this series focuses on the first half of the week leading up to the tournament.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Any Given Monday, Ryan talks with Korn Ferry Tour pro, Justin Lower. With 2 events left in the regular season, Justin is battling to lock up his PGA Tour card. He's on the razor's edge of the coveted top 25 on the season-long points race - a position he's found himself in previously. They speak about the tragedy that struck Justin's family and how it radically altered his life. You'll also get to hear Justin describe what it feels like to have a putt for a PGA Tour card.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cowboy and social media sensation attempting to qualify for the PGA Tour joins Any Given Monday to discuss his professional golf journey. Gus Gonzalez is a cowboy working full-time on a farm but when it's qualifying time, he is the Cowboy Qualifier.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know him because he went from first alternate last week to winner but his story to there is much longer. From a phone call to a coach that changed his life, to grinding on mini tours, to being "homeless" Hayden talks about his journey to his first career Korn Ferry win.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From not playing the game seriously till high school, to becoming one of the best college players in the country, to dealing with personal tragedy. Albin Choi has been through a lot, and has started the climb back. I talked with him about his career and why he is in the best place mentally to take his career to the next level.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan is a professional golfer first, but her blogging is a close second. Outspoken, honest, and insightful I talk with her about her career, the time she cost herself a 5K check because she didn't turn pro, and life inside and outside of the ropes. And what can be done to grow the women's game. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stats expert Skylar Hoke compiled stats on over 40,000 rounds played in Monday Q's and mini-tours in 2020, we talk through them with him in the year-end review. We talk most Monday Q's played, the best round of the year, and much more.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willy had left the UAB golf team, was working as a prep cook and in a paper mill, and hadn't touched a club in months. His dad set up a meeting with a D2 golf coach that would change Willy's life. Willy talks about how he went from there to one of the best ball strikers on the PGA Tour and how he plans to get back after some recent struggles. His story is worth your time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Koivisto was a 4th-grade teacher when he found some funding to go chase his dream of playing professional golf. Like a lot of pro's the grind was a difficult one. He then got a call that he was in the Northern Irish Open and in the middle of covid could he make it from the US to Ireland in 3 days....He would go on to win in only his 3rd ever 4-day tournament. It's one of the best golf stories of 2020 you probably didn't know about...Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long and difficult road back to golf for Brett White, who was diagnosed with brain encephalitis and underwent surgery in 2017. At the time, Brett had been playing well on PGA Tour Latinoamerica and just finished 2nd at the New Hampshire Open. In this special Any Given Monday episode, Brett talks about losing control of his body before realizing his dire circumstances and his incredible and successful climb back through 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Q-School.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jared Wolfe will be heading to the PGA Tour in 2022, if not before. But his journey to get there is worth your time. He talks openly about his struggles both on and off the course in getting to this point. From playing on the Hooters Tour, to learning how to have a marriage over facetime, to financial struggles. Its a great, honest look into what goes on for a lot of pro golfers, that you don't see on TV.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have heard about Erik working in a grocery store to make ends meet, but you may not know his journey prior to that. From losing his full card by one stroke over the entire season, what it's like to fight for your card each year and why he kept working at Publix even after the KFT season started. ----- Golf’s biggest major is finally here! Thanks to my new partnership with DraftKings, new users double their money if Bryson DeChambeau makes the cut. One of the best in the game to play the weekend? I think so! Here’s how it works: Here’s How it Works: Create or log in to your DraftKings Sportsbook account and make a deposit Place a bet on any Sunday event Sweat it out and have your net losses covered up to $100 Just go to [dkng.co/AnyGivenMonday](https://dkng.co/AnyGivenMonday) to play. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL).Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO) or 1-800-BETS OFF (IA).21+. NJ/PA/WV/IN/IA/CO/IL only. Offer ends at 11:59pm ET on 11/15. Max credit $100. Bonus issued as site credit which has no cash value and must be used on DraftKings. In partnership with Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Perks won the 2002 Players, but you may not know his story leading up to that point, or some of his struggles afterwards. From finding 25 members of the club he worked at putting up money to help him, to running out of money in the middle of the Nike (KFT) season, how he had to ask for more money, and how those next 8 events changed his career. Such a great, honest, look into the life of a grinder.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symetra Tour rookie Tess Hackworthy is facing another cancer scare. She has faced it before, and so has her mother. We talk to Tess about that, about her rookie year on the Symetra Tour and what Champions Tour member she leaned on for advice about what pro golf was like.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim O'neal talks about how his golf coach only saw him hit 2 shots before offering him a scholarship. His relationship with Will Smith and Charlie Sifford, and why he is still grinding away at 48 years old. His 23 year pro career is one of the most interesting out there. Give it a listen!Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people know about his 65, or his Travelers win, but many might not know the health issues he went through to get to the Tour. It took 10 years for him to get his card. Listen to him talk about how he never gave up, his relationship with legendary coach Bob Toski, and much more. It was an honor to talk with him.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett White was in the hospital with a Brain infection. He was paralyzed, he couldn't speak, and he had lost his memory. In the next year he would win the Nevada State Open. His remarkable comeback story is worth your time. Give it a listen. We also talk with his sister Sarah about her win on the Symetra Tour on a sponsors exemption with Brett on the bag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From having to open a credit card to pay for Q school, to caddying part time for four years to keep his dream alive, to growing up on a muni, to waiting on the range as an alternate all day, to chasing Mondays, to winning on the Dakotas Tour to finally have some money on the bank....Ross Millers journey is a really good one.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Short went to a small college to play basketball, they didn't have any golf scholarships so they gave him a golf scholarship even though he had just started playing the game a year earlier. It changed his life, he is now 13 years into his pro golf career. He talks about the grind, why he won't quit, and what its like to qualify for your first pga tour event twelve years after turning pro.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael turned pro when he was 18, twelve years later he has reached the PGA Tour, he talks about his career and how he almost gave up. How a few rounds with his friends after hanging up his clubs for the winter changed his career. He talks about an important conversation with his caddy at 2nd stage of Q school was a huge moment and the role it played in getting to tour. It's a great conversation, give it a listen.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Anguiano is coming off the biggest win of his career, the Colorado Open. We discuss what the 100K means to him, if it changes his schedule, and what it's like to have some financial freedom as a developmental tour player. We talk about how he felt after missing at first stage last year, being in debt 20K and how he dug himself out.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom discusses giving up the game to stay home and help his family while his sister battled cancer and what winning two weeks into his comeback. He discusses the anxiety that comes with the yips and life on the road.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Jensen is like a lot of mini-tour players, grinding, working odd jobs. But his story is unlike any other. He has attempted suicide three times and now speaks publicly about his mental health issues to help others. He joined me to talk about his golf and life journey. Give it a listen.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edward Loar was a 4x All-American, 2x Korn Ferry Tour Winner, 2x Asian Tour Winner but last year decided to retire from pro golf after failing to keep his Korn Ferry Card. We talk about his career, what he misses, what he doesn't and weather he is proud of his career.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Killeen talks about drinking hand sanitizer to stave off dehydration, the Mon Q grind, his growing social media presence and how he juggles the many things he has going. He's funny, honest, insightful and we cover a lot of topics. Give it a listen.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American professional golfer Kamaiu Johnson hops on the "Any Given Monday" podcast.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American professional golfer Tom Whitney hops on the "Any Given Monday" podcast to discuss his service in the Air Force, practicing putting in a Nuclear sight, and what pro golf looks like with four children. He talks about his brother's recent suicide and the message he wants to get out about depression.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korean golfer Luke Kwon joins Ryan French on the first episode of the "Any Given Monday" podcast to discuss the decision to move to New Zeland, away from his family, to chase his dream of pro golf. They talk about his journey through that process and what it felt like to come back after earning Korn Ferry status. Its a story unlike any other in pro golf.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.