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The Shotgun Start
842 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
The Shotgun Start with Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf is a podcast waiting for you early in the morning that quickly blasts through a variety of topics (usually) related to golf and (ideally) relevant to the day. It covers news from the pro tours around the world, amusing and important topics from the amateur game the rest of us play, and some irreverent stuff in between. There will be short interviews, previews, reviews, and dives into the archives. It provides what you need to know on golf through a rapid and fun catch-up discussion.
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Tiger Woods DUI arrest and vehicular incident patternMedia deference toward high-profile athletes and accountability gapsSubstance abuse and prescription medication in professional sportsPGA Tour governance and duty of care responsibilitiesTGL (Tiger Golf League) and commercial exploitation of impaired performersIntervention barriers in high-power relationships and celebrity dynamicsPublic safety vs. privacy in covering famous individualsAddiction acknowledgment as prerequisite for recoveryGolf media criticism and journalistic standardsMasters Tournament implications and ceremonial appearances
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Mar 28, 2026
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI again after rollover car crash
Tiger Woods DUI arrest and vehicular incident patternMedia deference toward high-profile athletes and accountability gapsSubstance abuse and prescription medication in professional sports
View AnalysisMay 19, 2026
Golf’s course renovation excesses come to the Byron Nelson, LIV’s cost cutting, and U.S. Open qualifying starts
Golf Course Renovation Economics and Excess SpendingTPC Craig Ranch $25 Million Redesign by Lanny WatkinsCJ Cup by Aaron Nelson Tournament Viability
View AnalysisMay 21, 2026
Bryson’s choice: content or pro golf?, Midpoint check on Tour under-performers, SGS Golf Advice
Bryson DeChambeau's Content vs. Competition DecisionPGA Tour 2028 Schedule Restructuring and Track One EventsLIV Golf Financial Distress and Bankruptcy Preparation
View AnalysisMar 30, 2026
Woodland's triumph is the story of the year, DLF rumors, & the Tiger Ryder Cup question
Gary Woodland's brain surgery recovery and PTSD management in professional golfMental health disclosure and its impact on athletic performanceCourse setup influence on scoring and skill expression in professional tournaments
View AnalysisApr 27, 2026
Fitzpatrick bros take New Orleans, Nelly Korda’s dominant 3rd major, and Garage Sale tales
Zurich Classic team event format and competitive legitimacyPGA Tour exemption structures and signature event accessFitzpatrick brothers' victory narrative and family golf legacy
View AnalysisMay 18, 2026
2026 PGA Championship Recap: Aaron Rai, Aronimink, and a bunched field under the microscope
PGA Championship setup philosophy and course designMajor championship difficulty and player separationAaron Rai's career trajectory and work ethic narrative
View AnalysisMay 6, 2026
Will Bryson go full YouTube, Rahm and LIV speak on their futures, and Quail Hollow fatigue
LIV Golf funding crisis and PIF withdrawalBryson DeChambeau contract negotiations and YouTube strategyCollin Rahm DP World Tour reconciliation and minimum event requirements
View AnalysisMay 8, 2026
Bryson, Poulter and more LIV players speak out, Quail hunting, and Flashback Friday to a Sergio Charlotte collapse
LIV Golf player sentiment and PGA Tour return negotiationsPGA Tour content creation and social media restrictionsCreator economy integration into professional golf
View AnalysisMay 11, 2026
Quail Hollow falls flat, TGL rents out to Pro Wrestling, and Early PGA thoughts
Ryder Cup team selection and captain strategy for 2026European golf talent development and competitive advantagePGA Championship venue selection and tournament format effectiveness
View AnalysisMay 13, 2026
2026 PGA Championship Preview: Questions about Rory, Bryson, and Aronimink
PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyGolf equipment regulation and rollback ball initiativeModern equipment distance advantage and course obsolescence
View AnalysisMay 15, 2026
Thursday at the 2026 PGA Championship: Aronimink punches back, Blockie wins us over, and Higgo clown show
PGA Championship course setup and pin placement strategyGolf course architectural design and green complexityRule enforcement in professional golf tournaments
View AnalysisMay 16, 2026
Friday at the 2026 PGA Championship: A golf course debate rages on in Philadelphia
PGA Championship course setup philosophy and difficulty calibrationGolf course architecture and green design impact on player performancePin placement strategy and its effect on scoring variance
View AnalysisMay 17, 2026
Saturday at the 2026 PGA Championship: Setup changes and a giant pack still in contention
PGA Championship setup strategy and green complexityShotgun start format and tee time advantage analysisRough management and scoring suppression mechanics
View AnalysisApr 28, 2026
LIV down bad postponing events, Trump Doral returns to Tour, and the Signature Event bubble
LIV Golf financial sustainability and event postponementsTrump National Doral return to PGA Tour schedulePGA Tour Signature Events structure and player participation
View AnalysisApr 30, 2026
LIV Golf’s deathbed with Saudi PIF and Yasir out, McLaren golf club costs, and FBF on Doral
LIV Golf Collapse and Saudi PIF WithdrawalPGA Tour Player Return Negotiations and LeverageProfessional Golf League Consolidation
View AnalysisMay 3, 2026
Sig Event overkill at Trump Doral, the Cameron Young era, and grumpy Scottie
PGA Tour Calendar Scheduling and Event ClusteringSignature Events vs. Major Championships CompetitionCameron Young's Rapid Rise and Player Hierarchy
View AnalysisApr 1, 2026
Tiger police report and decision to step away, ANWA’s quirky format, and Kelce on Masters call
Tiger Woods DUI arrest and painkiller dependencePGA Tour leadership and governanceAugusta National Women's Amateur format and competitiveness
View AnalysisApr 3, 2026
Flashback Friday on the 1986 Masters
Jack Nicklaus's 1986 Masters victory and back-nine 30 performanceGreg Norman's Sunday collapse and near-miss at major championshipEquipment evolution and its impact on golf course difficulty and player performance
View AnalysisApr 6, 2026
Early Masters excitement, Spaun the Texas king, ANWA Heartbreak and disaster
Masters Tournament Preview and FavoritesJJ Spaun Texas Open Victory AnalysisAugusta National Women's Amateur Championship Drama
View AnalysisApr 7, 2026
2026 Masters preview live from Augusta
Masters Course Setup and Conditioning StrategyRory McIlroy's Defending Champion PsychologyScottie Scheffler's Iron Play Decline Analysis
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