Podcast

Big Drive Energy

Golf, News, Sports, Sports News

The official podcast of Big Drive Energy, a golf podcast from the Golfer Gang Network. A drinking podcast with a golf problem. 2 Brothers- former golf professional Spencer Smith and current teaching pro Mitchell Smith are here to highlight current golf culture and debunk the myth that golf is a stuffy sport. Crack a beer and enjoy!

Episodes
386
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 8 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

386 episodes, newest first

  1. Random Topics, NFL Talk, The Internet Invitational with Saul Bookman, Eugenio Chacarra and Rory vs Kisner Beef

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    Nostalgia and NFL Talk, Saul Bookman joins us to talk about the internet invitational and what is has done for the game of golf,, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, a former Oklahoma State product and LIV Golfer, just cant stop winning golf tournaments Rory McIlroy-Kevin Kisner beefing and WTF Wednesday

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    1 hr 22 min
  2. Golf Hat's Are Out Of Control, Jon Rahm's Future, Michael Brennan is a Stud, WTF Wednesday and NFL Picks

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    Jon Rahm has officially announced he will not be partaking in LIV Golf 2.0, so what's next for the former #1 player in the world's career? Michael Brennan wins again on the PGA Tour this time at the fall series Baycurrent Classic in Japan. Plus NFL Picks week 6 and WTF Wednesday

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    1 hr 10 min
  3. Mid Am Golf, MLB Playoffs, Tom Kim's Monumental Win, Chiefs Correction Corner and WTF Wednesday

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    Tom Kim may have secured the biggest win of his life, winning the 2026 Asian games in Japan and becoming exempt from South Korea's mandatory military service. The mid am is filled with former pros- how do you feel about it? and Chief joins for Chief's Correction corner, NFL Picks and WTF Wednesday

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    1 hr 25 min
  4. SDSU Freshman Golfer Brayden Forte Joins the Show plus the Weekend of Football, President's Cup Recap, and WTF Wednesday

    Show notes

    Things were looking bleak for Team USA in the President's Cup leading into singles on Sunday- but the boys came through for another W at Medinah Country Club. The boys give their NFL Picks, WTF Wednesday, and finish with an interview of now 2 time NCAA Tournament winner and Freshman at San Diego State golfer Brayden Forte

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    1 hr 28 min
  5. Golf Oddities, Slow Play, President's Cup Preview, Chief's Correction Corner and WTF Wednesday

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    Mitchell dives into the deep webs of golf clothing and accessories he never knew existed. Spencer talks about his public round of golf and quite possibly the worst golf shot he's ever hit. Then the boys talk about Alejandro Tosti's caddy bailing mid-round and the President's Cup. They finish with the Chief for a correction corner, WTF Wednesday and NFL Locks O' The Week.

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    1 hr 14 min
  6. Shane Lowry Wins Irish Open, PGA Tour Announces Changes, USA Loses the Solheim Cup and WTF Wednesday (On Tuesday)

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    The boys lick their wounds after the Chiefs whooped the Broncos on Monday night football and talk about week 1 in the NFL. Shane Lowry won the Irish Open but had another viral moment with his words. The PGA Tour has started to announce the quialifications for the 2028 revamped schedule which includes the Challenger and Championship Series, and insane Senior Tour story, plus WTF Wednesday (On Tuesday)

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    1 hr 9 min
  7. LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy, Walker Cup Recap and WTF Wednesday

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    It's official. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf League has filed for bankruptcy. How much are the players still owed? Which guys will make their way back to the PGA Tour? Plus a thrilling Walker Cup finish, Solheim Cup talk, AI generated golf announcers, and Chief's Correction Corner

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    1 hr 5 min
  8. Fantasy Football Debacles, President's Cup Teams, What is an Amateur Golfer and WTF Wednesday

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    With the FedEx Cup Playoffs over, we look forward to the 2026 President's Cup at Medinah Country Club which pits Scottie Scheffler and Team USA against an International Squad. Who made the team and who got snubbed? The Boys Talk Fantasy Football League Debacles, Colt Knost's Amateur Status, Breaking Clippers NBA News and WTF Wednesday

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    1 hr 6 min
  9. Spence's Fantasy Draft, Mitch's Weekend at Tot Hill Farm, and Scottie Scheffler Winning Another Tour Championship

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    The last official Sunday of the PGA Tour in 2026- Viktor Hovland entered the final Sunday at East Lake Golf Club with a 1 shot lead over Ryan Gerard. Big names like Ludvig Åberg, Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott and Chris Gotterup were just 3 shots back. But the World #1 Scoot Scheffler managed to be the only player in the final 3 groups to shoot under par and secure his 2nd Tour Championship victory. Plus Fantasy Talk, Mitch's Weekend at the Tot Hill Member Guest and Mulligan Monday (Sunday Night)

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    47 min
  10. Life Stories, Good Good Turned Bad Bad, Tour Championship and Picks, Chief's Correction Corner plus WTF Wednesday

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    The 2026 PGA Tour Fedex Cup Playoffs wrap up at East Lake Golf Club with the Tour Championship. Full preview of the 30 man field, is Scottie Scheffler healthy? It is just Wyndham Clark's Year? Will someone come out of nowhere? Plus WTF Wednesday and Chiefs Correction Corner

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    1 hr 8 min
  11. Down The Stretch Live:Wyndham Clark 30 to 1 CASHES, Scottie with Hand Foot and Mouth? LIV Golf's Last Event

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    Sunday BDE Live Down the Stretch. Wyndham Clark began sunday with a 5 shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay and holds on for his 3rd PGA Tour win and cashes for the boys at 30-1! Plus guys on the bubble to make next weeks Tour Championship, Scottie Scheffler's sickness and how it affects him next week, LIV Golf Indianapolis and more!

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    55 min
  12. Tee Time Talk, Dodgers Ownership Crashing Down, and the PGA Tour's Final 50 players head to Bellerive for the BMW Championship

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    Tee Time Craziness, Dodgers Ownership Talk, and Down to the final 50 players- the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs head to Bellerive for the BMW Championship. Scottie Scheffler lapped the field in Memphis, will this week look the same? Preview of Bellerive, What needs to happen for players to get to the Tour Championship, Picks, and WTF Wednesday

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    47 min
  13. Scottie Scheffler Dominates, US Am and Merion Logo Talk, Lebron James YouTube Channel and Mulligan Monday

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    The 1st round of the FedEx Cup playoffs is in the books, and World #1 Scottie Scheffler absolutely lapped the field. Si Woo Kim and Sam Burns also finished in the top 3, but no where near the former Texas product. Plus the US Amateur at Merion, Lebron James YouTube Channel and Mulligan Monday

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    57 min
  14. FedEx Cup Playoff Preview, More on the Cheating Scandal, US Amateur Talk and Chief’s Correction Corner

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    The first week of the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin with a Trip to Memphis and TPC Southwind, where Justin Rose is the defending champion. Past FedEx Cup winners Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler look to contend. Who's in, who gets to the top 50, and who's got the most on the line? Plus picks and Chiefs Correction Corner

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    1 hr 21 min
  15. Wyndham Championship, Crazy Golf Cheating Scandal, Mitch's Favorite Player Michael Block and Mulligan Monday

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    Michael Brennan continues his hot streak, this time finally finishing with a victory at the Wyndham Championship over Beau Hossler which sets the final 70 for the 1st FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis. Plus, one of the craziest golf cheating scandals of all time and Mulligan Monday

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    1 hr 6 min
  16. Fast Food Talks, The Wyndham Championship, Who is Making the FedEx Cup Playoffs and WTF Wednesday

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    The final event before the 2026 PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs is here- the Wyndham Championship. Who's on the bubble of getting in and who will be left out? Some fast food restaurant talk, NFL Talk, and WTF Wednesday

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    1 hr 8 min
  17. Michael Thorbjornsen Wins Final Rocket Classic, 5 Man Korn Ferry Tour Playoff, Mulligan Monday

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    Big Drive Energy Monday- 24 year old Michael Thorbjornsen earns his first career PGA Tour win at the final Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Derek Hitchner wins a 5 man Korn Ferry Tour Playoff, plus Mulligan Monday

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    1 hr 8 min
  18. Rocket Classic 2026 Preview | LIV Golf is Cooked, Plus Chief's Correction Corner and WTF Wednesday

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    It's Rocket Classic Week! The boys preview the final Rocket-branded showdown at Detroit Golf Club. Plus LIV Golf cancels team event, what is trenching, Chief's Correction Corner and WTF Wednesday
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    1 hr 31 min
  19. Our Lackluster Member-Guest Performance, Jackson Koivun Holds off Scottie Scheffler at the 3M, Michael Kim shoots 59 and Mulligan Monday

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    The boys recap their lackluster performance in the title defense of the Member Guest at Inverness, Recap of the 3M Championship and PGA Tour Rookie Jackson Koivun's performance, Michael Kim shoots 59, Miles Russell and the US Junior Amateur Final, Carson Lundell Wins the Colorado Open, and Mulligan Monday
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    1 hr 6 min
  20. Live Reaction: Ryan Fox WINS The Open Championship over Cameron Young and Sam Burns

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    Ryan Fox birdied the 72nd hole at Royal Birkdale to become the Champion Golfer of the year, defeating Cameron Young by one shot. Sam Burns, Si Woo Kim and Scottie Scheffler all made a run at it, but it was the Kiwi who came out on top for his first career major championship at 39 years old.

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    1 hr 6 min