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Last updated: March 2026
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The Best Golf Podcasts in 2026
Tour coverage, equipment, and the everyman grind — golf talk for fans and weekend warriors alike. Listen free in The Podcast App.
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#1No Laying Up
NoLayingUp.com
The smart, irreverent voice of modern golf fandom — tournaments, courses, and the culture.
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#2Fore Play
Barstool Sports
Barstool's everyman golf show: tour talk, gear, and the highs and lows of recreational golf.
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#3The Fried Egg Golf Podcast
Fried Egg Golf
Thoughtful coverage of golf architecture, the pro game, and the design of great courses.
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#4Subpar
GOLF.com
Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz trade tour stories and interview the biggest names in golf.
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#5The Shotgun Start
Fried Egg Golf
Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath's daily-ish, deeply engaged take on the professional game.
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#6Chasing Scratch
Chasing Scratch
Two mid-handicappers chase a scratch handicap — funny, relatable, and weirdly inspiring.
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#7Son of a Butch
The 8 Side
Coach Claude Harmon III shares instruction and tour insight from a famous golf family.
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#85 Clubs
5 Clubs
Gary Williams delivers smart interviews and analysis across the world of golf.
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#9The Smylie Show
The Smylie Show
PGA Tour winner turned broadcaster Smylie Kaufman brings a player's-eye view to the week in golf, with tour pros as guests and a growing live 'Fore The People' event series. It became one of the most-followed player-hosted golf shows of 2026. Start with 'Shane Lowry On Irish Golf, Ryder Cup Glory, & His 16-Year Srixon Journey' (July 8, 2026), a strong guest episode.
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#10The Rick Shiels Golf Show
Rick Shiels, Guy Charnock
Rick Shiels is one of golf's biggest YouTube creators, and his podcast with Guy Charnock brings that same gear-obsessed, everyman energy to audio — equipment reviews, course trips, and takes on the pro game for the recreational golfer. Start with 'Our Favourite Golf Products Of 2026 So Far!' (July 2, 2026), a representative gear-and-news episode.
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#11Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav
Golf Channel
Golf Channel senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner debate the week's biggest tour stories with insider reporting and dry humor. It is the go-to for level-headed, well-sourced coverage of the professional game and the PGA Tour-LIV realignment. Start with 'Stunning John Deere finale features a collapse and celebration' (July 5, 2026), a typical tournament-recap episode.
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#12Fairways of Life with Matt Adams
Fairways of Life
Golf historian and author Matt Adams runs a near-daily show packed with major-champion interviews and on-site reporting from tour events. Its deep guest list — from Tom Watson to current stars — makes it a favorite for fans who want access and history. Start with 'Legendary Tom Watson Interview' (July 10, 2026), an in-depth conversation that shows the show's reach.
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Sources and further reading
- No Laying UpOfficial site of the No Laying Up golf media company and its flagship podcast (rank 1).
- Fore Play (Barstool Sports)Official Barstool Sports show page for the Fore Play golf podcast (rank 2).
- The Fried Egg Golf PodcastOfficial Fried Egg Golf podcast network hub, home of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast (rank 3).
- Subpar with Colt Knost and Drew StoltzOfficial GOLF.com show page for the Subpar podcast (rank 4).
- The Shotgun StartOfficial Spotify show page for The Shotgun Start, a Fried Egg Golf podcast (rank 5).
- Chasing Scratch: A Golf PodcastOfficial website for the Chasing Scratch golf podcast (rank 6).
- Son of a Butch with Claude HarmonOfficial Spotify show page for Claude Harmon III's Son of a Butch podcast (rank 7).
- Five Clubs (5 Clubs Golf)Official 5 Clubs Golf podcast page hosted by Gary Williams (rank 8).
- The Smylie ShowOfficial SportsGrid network page for Smylie Kaufman's golf podcast (rank 9).
- The Rick Shiels Golf ShowOfficial home page for The Rick Shiels Golf Show podcast (rank 10).
- Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & LavOfficial NBC Sports / Golf Channel page for the Rex & Lav podcast (rank 11).
- Fairways of Life with Matt AdamsOfficial website for Matt Adams' daily golf talk show and podcast (rank 12).
- Golf - WikipediaEncyclopedic overview of golf, the sport these podcasts cover.
- History of golf - WikipediaReference on golf's origins and evolution, valued context for fans of the genre.
- Golf | BritannicaEncyclopedia Britannica reference article on the sport of golf.
- PGA Tour (Official)Official site of the PGA Tour, the pro circuit these podcasts most cover.
- LPGA (Official)Official site of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
- USGA (United States Golf Association)Governing body for golf in the U.S.; rules, handicapping, and the U.S. Open.
- The R&AGlobal governing authority for golf and organizer of The Open Championship.
- The Masters (Official)Official site of the Masters Tournament, a marquee event these shows discuss.
- The Ambies - Awards for Excellence in AudioPodcast Academy awards including Best Sports Podcast; industry authority on podcasting.
- The Podcast AcademyProfessional membership organization behind the Ambies, recognizing podcast excellence.
- Edison ResearchLeading US audio/podcast audience research firm
- PodnewsDaily global podcast-industry news of record
- Apple PodcastsApple's official podcasts app/platform homepage
- SpotifySpotify homepage (podcasts + music listening)
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We recommend shows like "The Sweet Spot" and "Golf Smarter" for great tips and accessible content for those new to the game. You can find them easily in the app.
The most popular are Fore Play and No Laying Up, which set the tone for modern golf fandom. For a player's perspective, add PGA Tour winner Smylie Kaufman's The Smylie Show; for gear and the recreational game, The Rick Shiels Golf Show; and for smart course-and-architecture talk, The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. All five are on this list and free to follow.
For instruction, Son of a Butch with Claude Harmon III shares tour-level coaching in plain terms, and The Rick Shiels Golf Show is strong on equipment and what actually helps recreational players. Chasing Scratch follows two mid-handicappers grinding toward scratch, so the lessons come with real, relatable trial and error you can apply to your own game.
For week-to-week tour analysis, The Shotgun Start and the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav offer deeply reported, level-headed coverage, while Subpar delivers big-name player interviews. Fairways of Life with Matt Adams adds near-daily reporting and champion guests, and The Fried Egg Golf Podcast connects the pro game to course design and strategy.
Every show here is available in The Podcast App with free core listening, downloads for offline listening on the range or a flight to your next round, and no app-inserted ads. Follow your favorites and you'll get new-episode notifications during tournament weeks, when tour-recap shows like The Shotgun Start and Rex & Lav post their fastest reactions.
Elevate Your Game and Stay Connected: The Golfer's Guide to Podcasts
For golf enthusiasts, the pursuit of improvement and connection to the sport extends far beyond the course. Podcasts offer an invaluable resource, providing insights from top coaches, tour professionals, and industry experts. Whether you are looking to refine your swing, understand the mental game, or simply stay updated on the latest tournament news, a well-chosen golf podcast can be your personal caddy for knowledge. These audio companions fit seamlessly into your daily routine, transforming commutes, workouts, or downtime into opportunities to deepen your understanding and passion for golf. They offer a unique blend of entertainment and education, making complex strategies accessible and bringing you closer to the heart of the game.
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New in 2026
Golf podcasting in 2026 is increasingly a YouTube-and-podcast crossover business. Rick Shiels, one of golf's biggest video creators, keeps The Rick Shiels Golf Show high on the charts, and PGA Tour winner Smylie Kaufman turned The Smylie Show into a player-hosted favorite, even launching a 'Fore The People' live tour. Fore Play and No Laying Up remained the culture's loudest voices, while Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner and Matt Adams's Fairways of Life anchored week-to-week tour coverage across a schedule still reshaped by the PGA Tour-LIV realignment. The everyman-improvement angle stayed strong too, as recreational golfers hunted instruction, gear reviews, and course talk between tournament weeks. Player-hosted shows, not just media panels, increasingly set the agenda.
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