Podcast

Beyond the Clubhouse

Golf, Sports

A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.

Episodes
270
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
21 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

270 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep 271: APGA Co-Founder Ken Bentley on the success stories from the APGA, its purpose & more

    Show notes

    The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Co-Founder Ken Bentley joined Garrett in October to look at the ending events of their 2026 season, look ahead to 2027 plans, and also highlight the success stories from the APGA through players who've made a mark with their game and as inspirations to other minorities like Tim O'Neill, Kamaiu Johnson and more.

    19 min
  2. Ep 270: Bob Harig on his new book Tiger v. Jack, stories from his golf writing career, advice for younger journalists & more

    Show notes

    Bob Harig talks with Garrett about his new book Tiger v. Jack and the interviews and journalism that he put into that coming together. Bob also shares stories from his 40-year golf writing career and gives advice for younger journalists on how to be fair with their work in golf media.

    28 min
  3. Ep 269: Stewart Cink on talking w/Rory McIlroy after career grand slam, tips for amateurs, Champions Tour's new event in Allentown, & more

    Show notes

    Champions Tour star Stewart Cink talks with Garrett Johnston about the conversation he had with Rory McIlroy after the superstar won the career grand slam. Cink also shares why it's important for amateur golfers to be honest with themselves and learn from each round they play. Cink also talks about the PGA Tour Champions new event the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

    11 min
  4. Ep 268: Cameron Percy on playing St. Andrews w/Tom Watson, the joys of playing the Champions Tour & more

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    Australian golfer Cameron Percy joins Garrett Johnston the week of the new Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic and they get into what he loves about playing the PGA Tour Champions, reminisicing of playing against his good friend Geoff Ogilvy in his amateur days, and the fun highlights of his pro career. Percy shares how special it was to see his friend Ogilvy lead the International team at the Presidents Cup last week and tells a number of fun stories from his career including the time he played a practice round for the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews with Tom Watson,

    20 min
  5. Ep 267: Golf Digest's Tod Leonard on modern golf storytelling, what it's like to know Xander Schauffele a long time & more

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    Golf Digest editor and writer Tod Leonard join Garrett and chats about his opinion on modern golf storytelling, adivce for younger golf journalists, what it's like to cover Xander Schauffele from the early days in San Diego to the major winner he is today, and more.

    20 min
  6. Ep 266: Sam Harrop of Sliced Podcast on the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover and more

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    Co-host of the Sliced Podcast, Sam Harrop joins Garrett from the UK and we talk the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover in today's game, modern golf journalism, and why it's fun to have a positive outlook on life during this era of negativity on social media.

    31 min
  7. Ep: 265: Corby Segal, caddie on the PGA Tour Champions, shares insight on his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur & more

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    Corby Segal, 30 year veteran caddie who's now with Charlie Wi on PGA Tour Champions, shares insight into his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur at Baltimore Country Club, paints a picture of what Pebble Beach was like for the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee, and gives his highlights of his life in golf from working in cart barns, to caddying, to becoming a member and winning titles at revered SoCal courses.

    28 min
  8. Ep 264: Fred Albers of PGA Tour Radio on PGA Tour Champs playing Pebble Beach this week

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    Fred Albers, a long time play by play voice on PGA Tour Radio talks about the PGA Tour Champions playing Pebble Beach this week in the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee. Albers talks about what the youth from the First Tee can expect competing with PGA Tour Champions stars in this unique event and how meaningful the First Tee has been to a local youth player in his area of El Paso, Texas named Natalia Valasquez. Garrett and Fred also discuss the "Leaders and Legends" unique evening put on by the championship with First Tee kids attending and watching CEO's of companies give speeches aboiut life and Champs Tour players share their wisdom from the course as well.

    37 min
  9. Ep 263: Trey Wingo on LIV Golf's obstacles ahead, Garrett on influencers' negativity to LIV and more

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    Trey Wingo joins Garrett to talk about LIV Golf and if it can survive the offseason, why Garrett thinks that influencers and much of the media has been against LIV from the start-including No Laying Up-and a lot more.

    43 min
  10. Ep 262: Solheim Cup Preview w/Golf Channel's Grant Boone

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    Golf Channel announcer Grant Boone shares storylines for this week's 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands as Nelly Korda looks to continue her good play in this event against a strong European Team.

    33 min
  11. Ep 261: US Senior Amateur w/Mike McCoy & Matt Sughrue

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    Mike McCoy talks with Garrett Johnston about the photo of him in August at the US Amateur that went viral with a cigar and visor. McCoy jokes that people have said they wish he was their father-in-law, and he says he's also been called the "Most Interesting Man in the World." McCoy is also defending champion and shares what he's looking forward to about host course Baltimore Country Club, East Course.

    Matt Sughrue is playing his eleventh U.S. Senior Amateur and he shares the mindset that has helped him succeed not only in this championship but at this golf course, which he's played 35 times. Sughrue lives in Arlington, Virginia only 50 miles away.

    12 min
  12. Ep 260: NUCLR Golf's Founder on what's next for LIV Golf, Bryson Dechambeau, Jon Rahm, & more

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    NUCLR Golf's Founder, John, joins Garrett Johnston this week to recep the final event of LIV Golf's 2026 season and give thoughts on what he thinks is next for LIV Golf as a league. What will Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, and Ian Poulter do next? Will they stay or will they leave LIV Golf? Bryson DeChambeau has a lot on his plate, so what does a LIV 2.0 look like for the league's most important player and the consumate YoutTube Golf creator?

    49 min
  13. Ep 259: Ryan French of Monday Q Info on Bryson kicking him off LIV Indy range, talking with Bryson after, on LIV's future & more

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    Ryan French, the golf journalist who heads up Monday Q Info, shares with Garrett on Monday August 24 about Bryson DeChambeau kicking him off the LIV Indianapolis driving range, talking with Bryson after over the phone, what's next for LIV's future and players & more. Garrett and Ryan also get into the way that media has covered LIV Golf and which players' careers have been strengthened by LIV Golf in recent years.

    31 min
  14. Ep 258: Martin Kaymer shares thoughts on the new LIV Golf investor, his reaction to Jon Rahm's future, & more

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    Martin Kaymer shares with Garrett Johnston at LIV Indianapolis his thoughts on LIV Golf's end of 2026 season, Jon Rahm's future, how he feels about the new investor after meeting with him and the players during LIV Indy week and more.

    7 min
  15. Ep 257: Brentley Romine, Golf Channel reporter on all things U.S. Amateur at Merion, Miles Russell & more

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    Golf Channel's amateur golf and college golf eporter Brentley Romine chats all things U.S. Amateur at Merion, Miles Russell & the influence on the Walker Cup from this championship this week in Philadelphia.

    21 min
  16. Ep 256: Trey Wingo talks The Open, Bryson ruling, Scottie Scheffler's potential, and LIV Golf's future

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    Former ESPN broadcaster Trey Wingo (now hosting Golf Live show on YouTube) joins Garrett for a chat with reaction toward The Open Championship, the Bryson DeChambeau ruling, Scottie Scheffler's ceiling in major wins, LIV Golf's future and what that could look like, and more.

    42 min
  17. Ep 255: Golf journalist Matt Vincenzi of LIV Golf previews The Open Championship and picks for Royal Birkdale

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    Golf journalist Matt Vincenzi of LIV Golf joins Garrett Johnston to preview The Open Championship their favorite picks at Royal Birkdale for the 154th Open Championship this week. Matt and Garrett also discuss what player's victory would resonate most worldwide with a claret jug victory.

    28 min
  18. Ep 254: David Bieleski of Deep Dive Golf from Royal Birkdale previewing The Open Championship

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    David Bieleski of Deep Dive Golf joins from Royal Birkdale previewing The Open Championship and the storylines to follow including Justin Rose, Rory, and Toomy Fleetwood.

    20 min
  19. Ep 253: Ian Baker-Finch on The Open at Royal Birkdale, his top 5 favorite courses in the world, and what retired life from TV is like

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    1991 Open Championship winner and retired CBS Golf broadcaster Ian Baker-Finch shares thoughts and memories o The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, what makes the course a great Open venue, how it feels being retired from golf broadcasting, and Ian shares his 5 favorite golf courses in the world.

    22 min
  20. Ep 252: U.S. Adaptive Open Preview with DC Sportscaster Chick Hernandez

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    Long-time Washington, DC Sports Broadcaster Chick Hernandez previews the U.S. Adaptive Open at Woodmont Country Club's South Course in Rockville, Maryland. with Garrett. We discuss the inspirational stories of the players this week, the heat/humidity factor, the course, the categories of competitors and much more.

    16 min