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Hammer Down with Jay and MikeHammer Down with special guest Marvin RyderJay and Mike talk tariffs with Marvin Ryder from the DeGroote School of Business!!2025-03-0456 min
FORE the Good of the GameMark O'Meara - Part 3 (Later PGA Tour Wins and the Ryder Cup)Two-time major championship winner and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Mark O'Meara recalls about his last several PGA Tour wins including his 5th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Mark recounts how he first met 17-year-old Tiger Woods and how he mentored him as a "big brother" and competed with him for real and in practice. He tells about their World Cup win together in 1999 and how he bested Tiger in the 1998 World Match Play at Wentworth. Mark relives his Ryder Cup experiences and takes us back to the 1991 "War by the Shore" and the 1999 "Ba...2025-01-3138 min
FORE the Good of the GameIan Woosnam - Part 4 (The Ryder Cup and WGHOF)In this captivating fourth and final part of our conversation with golf legend Ian Woosnam, listeners will be treated to an inside look at the mind of a true champion. From major championships to the dramatic Ryder Cup, Woosnam shares his insights, memories, and experiences of playing at the highest levels of professional golf.The episode opens with Woosnam reflecting on his time competing against other greats of the game, such as Davis Love III, and expressing gratitude for the thrilling moments and camaraderie that define the sport. The discussion quickly turns to accolades that hold a...2025-01-2931 min
FORE the Good of the GameAl Geiberger - Part 3 (The Majors and Ryder Cup)"Mr. 59" Al Geiberger recalls his final tour victory at the 1979 Colonial Invitational where his high school teammate, Charles Schwab was to become the future tournament sponsor. Al reflects back on his performances in the major championships, including a few close calls that could have added to his major count. He recounts his Ryder Cup experiences in 1967 playing for Captain Hogan at Champions GC and for Captain Palmer at Laurel Valley in 1975. Al remembers his successful senior career and he and Bruce compare notes on their paltry pension earnings from both tours. Al Geiberger wraps up his life story, "FORE t...2025-01-2736 min
FORE the Good of the GameTony Jacklin - Part 3 (The Open Championship and Ryder Cup)One of England's finest golfers ever, Tony Jacklin, begins by recalling his Open Championship victory in 1969 at Royal Lytham and several close calls, with his loss to Lee Trevino at Muirfield in 1972 his toughest loss. Tony played on seven Ryder Cup teams with "The Concession" by Jack Nicklaus at Birkdale in 1969 the most memorable moment. He transformed the Ryder Cup competition over his four stints as European Captain, insisting on a level of support and commitment for his team consistent with that of his opponent, the U.S. side. He has since released his book, Tony Jacklin: My Ryder...2025-01-2537 min
FORE the Good of the GameSteve Stricker - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 2021 Ryder Cup)12-time winner on the PGA Tour and 7-time winner on the Champions Tour with 3 major victories (so far), Steve Stricker talks about growing up in southern Wisconsin and learning the game by playing with his father and brother, and his love of family and his home state. Steve fondly recalls his career at the University of Illinois playing for Coach Ed Beard and being teammates with their current golf coach, Mike Small. He also remembers his experiences with professional team competition as a player and captain in both the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup, most recently leading his...2025-01-2144 min
FORE the Good of the GameHal Sutton - Part 2 (TPC Wins and the 1999 Ryder Cup)Major Championship winner, Hal Sutton, admits to a bad Augusta mind set, recalls his most memorable regular Tour victories and takes us back to the magic of the 1999 Ryder Cup at the Country Club. Hear him recount his two Tournament Players Championship wins in 1983 and 2000 (“Be the Right Club Today”) and how he managed to beat Tiger Woods at a time when Tiger Woods was unbeatable. Hal Sutton continues to share his insights, “FORE the Good of the Game.”Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or l...2025-01-1944 min
FORE the Good of the GameScott Simpson - Part 3 (The 1987 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup)In the third part of our four-part series with Scott Simpson, we take a thrilling journey through some of the most defining moments of his career. The episode tees off with a detailed exploration of Simpson's remarkable victory at the 1987 U.S. Open. Scott shares his emotions, strategies, and the final nail-biting moments that led to his triumph over Tom Watson at the Olympic Club.He fondly reflects on his one Ryder Cup experience in 1987, a loss at home for the U.S. side, but to hear Scott describe it, you wouldn't ever know it. As we c...2025-01-1738 min
FORE the Good of the GameCorey Pavin - Part 3 (The 1995 U.S. Open and the Ryder Cup)Major championship winner Corey Pavin starts off this segment reflecting on his 1995 U.S. Open win over Greg Norman at Shinnecock and the beautiful 4-wood shot he struck at the last. Corey recalls his experiences at each of the majors including a couple of "learning opportunities" at the Masters and shares his favorite Open Championship venues. He takes us back to his first Ryder Cup in 1991 at Kiawah, the infamous "War by the Shore" and his experience captaining the U.S. side in 2010 at Celtic Manor. We couldn't help but ask him about his cameo role in the movie...2025-01-1551 min
FORE the Good of the GameLarry Nelson - Part 3 (The Ryder Cup and Senior Tour)The major champion who didn't learn the game until age 22, Larry Nelson looks back on his trips over the pond for the Open Championship before taking us back into the transformative years of the Ryder Cup. His first was in 1979, the year the GB&I squad added continental European players for the first time including Seve Ballesteros and Sandy Lyle. Larry and his partner Lanny Wadkins took down Seve three times in team play and then prevailed against Seve in singles going 4-0. He went 5-0 in the 1981 Ryder Cup joining what might have been the greatest U.S. s...2025-01-0941 min
FORE the Good of the GamePadraig Harrington - Part 5 (The Olympics, Ryder Cup Captaincy, Senior Golf and the WGHOF)In this closing episode with Ireland's finest golfer, Padraig Harrington, we look back on how he found joy in the game again and his involvement with the return of golf to the Olympic Games in 2016. Padraig recalls his start on the Senior Tour in 2021 and, later that year, captaining the European side in the COVID-delayed 2021 Ryder Cup. We wrap up with him reflecting on his legacy, the work of his foundation, representing the R&A as their "Working for Golf" Ambassador and the success of the putting course he donated to his community. Perhaps Padraig will best be remembered...2025-01-0136 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 5 (Later Ryder Cups and Being Captain)In this final episode of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve into his remarkable Ryder Cup experiences and his unparalleled success on the Champions Tour. A two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Langer shares insightful and candid reflections on his storied career.Join us as Langer recounts pivotal moments from his Ryder Cup journey, starting with the 1983 European team's transformation under Tony Jacklin's captaincy. He vividly describes the shift in team dynamics, resources, and mentality that led to Europe's competitive edge against the Americans. Langer recalls the intense pressure...2024-11-0432 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 4 (The Majors and Early Ryder Cup)In this installment of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve deeper into his remarkable journey and perspectives on golf. This episode uncovers Langer's initial struggles and eventual love for Links golf, particularly his transformation from skepticism to admiration for courses like the Old Course at St. Andrews. Bernhard shares intriguing insights into his adaptability across different golf courses worldwide, from Augusta's manicured bent greens to learning to play on a variety of other grasses.We also explore his record in major championships, discussing his victories, near-misses, and challenges in different tournaments, including the...2024-11-0436 min
FORE the Good of the GameJustin Leonard - Part 3 (The 1999 Ryder Cup)In this thrilling conclusion of a three-part series with Justin Leonard, listeners are invited to embark on a journey through Leonard's professional career from 2000 onward. An episode filled with vivid insights and reflections, Leonard shares his experiences playing in the Dunhill Cup, the World Cup, and the improbable putt he made at 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline, an event etched in golfing history.Leonard opens up about his time playing alongside legends like Davis Love III and Jim Furyk, and his transition into broadcasting, providing a glimpse into the steep learning curve and the joy he found in...2024-11-0238 min
FORE the Good of the GameLanny Wadkins - Part 2 (The Ryder Cup and the Majors)The World Golf Hall of Fame member looks back on his Major Championship record including a near-miss at the Old Course and his win at the 1977 PGA Championship at Pebble Beach in a playoff with Gene Littler. He recalls fondly the time he was partnered with Arnold Palmer for 7 straight days at Disney World. Known for his superb Ryder Cup record, Lanny takes us to the crazy post-win celebration in 1983 at the home of Captain Jack Nicklaus. Find out where he would take his one career mulligan and what he would do differently at age 20, if he knew then...2024-09-2557 min
FORE the Good of the GameCraig Stadler - Part 3 (The Later Wins and the Ryder Cup)Craig Stadler, 1982 Masters winner, reflects on his later PGA Tour victories including a playoff win at the 1991 Tour Championship at Pinehurst #2, a second World Series of Golf championship and, at age 50, the B.C. Open which he won, with son Chris on the bag, just a week after capturing the Players Championship on the Senior Tour. He recounts his Ryder Cup team experiences including a win at PGA National in 1983 playing for Captain Jack Nicklaus. Craig Stadler looks back on a career well-played, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.2024-09-1740 min
FORE the Good of the GameFuzzy Zoeller - Part 4 (The Ryder Cup and Later Years)Experience the raw emotions of the 1994 Open Championship as major champion Fuzzy Zoeller, the 54-hole leader at that time, relives the heart-stopping moment when Nick Price chipped in for a birdie to steal the lead. Feel the intensity of the unpredictable weather conditions in British golf and discover the unique characteristics of renowned courses like Royal St George's, Royal Lytham, and Carnoustie as talk about the Open Championship. Fast forward to the PGA Championship and listen to Fuzzy's take on Larry Nelson's impressive win in 1981, with the infamous Amana hat, and Lee Trevino's blunder that created a sti...2024-09-1534 min
FORE the Good of the GameMark Calcavecchia - Part 3 (The Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup)The 1989 winner of the Open Championship at Royal Troon, Mark Calcavecchia continues his story by recounting the thrills and agony of representing your nation in team competition. He begins with the painful U.S. loss in the 1987 Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village under Captain Jack Nicklaus and continues with a tough draw at the Belfry two years later. Listen in as Mark takes us through his roller coaster match with Colin Montgomerie in the "War by the Shore" in 1991 and hear Captain Dave Stockton relate how Calc's fast start in his match inspired the U.S. side's play that...2024-09-1340 min
FORE the Good of the GameLarry Mize - Part 3 (The Majors and the Ryder Cup)We get "the rest of the story" from 1987 Masters Champion, Larry Mize, as he talks about his favorite moments at the other majors and the pressure, and pleasure, of competing for his country at the 1987 Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village for Captain Jack Nicklaus. We continue with his Champions Tour experiences and future schedule as he looked forward to competing in the Masters in 2022. Larry Mize wraps up his story by reflecting on a career well-played, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the show...2024-09-1138 min
FORE the Good of the GameTommy Aaron - Part 2 (The 1973 Masters and the 1969 Ryder Cup)Tommy Aaron recounts his career highlight, winning the 1973 Masters Tournament. Tommy also relates the full story of the scorecard debacle at the Masters in 1968 that kept Roberto De Vincenzo from a playoff with eventual winner Bob Goalby. He takes us inside the room at the iconic Masters champions dinner, reflects on the famous "Concession" at the 1969 Ryder Cup at Birkdale and life after the Tour on the senior circuit. Tommy Aaron concludes his life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow...2024-09-0148 min
FORE the Good of the GameBen Crenshaw - Part 3 (The Ryder Cup and the Majors)We begin with the 2-time Masters Champion in the 18th fairway of the final round of his emotional Masters win in 1995. He tells of his enduring love of his long-time caddie, Carl Jackson and how Carl’s perceptive eye spotted a swing flaw that turned Ben’s game around that week. Ben recounts his favorite U.S. Open and Open Championship experiences and venues. We cover the 1999 Ryder Cup “Battle at Brookline”, with history again coming down to the 17th hole with Justin Leonard’s improbable putt and the ensuing melee. He discusses his special partnership with Bill Coore and their...2024-08-3045 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandy Lyle - Part 3 (The Ryder Cup)Winner of the Masters Tournament and the Open Championship and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Sandy Lyle looks back on his later professional wins and the thrill of playing with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1986 Masters. Sandy takes us through the transformative years of the Ryder Cup competition that he witnessed first-hand as a player from 1979, the first year including players from the continent, to 1987, Europe's first win on U.S. soil at Captain Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village. He talks about his 3rd and 4th "majors", winning the World Hickory Open in 2014 and 2016...2024-08-2848 min
FORE the Good of the GameBobby Nichols - Part 3 (Lighting, the Majors and Ryder Cup)Bobby Nichols, winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, looks back on his later Tour wins and that fateful day in 1975 when lightning struck at the Western Open. Bobby recounts his close calls in the majors and his regret at not playing the British Open. He recalls his 1967 Ryder Cup experience with Captain Ben Hogan when Arnold Palmer was benched on the first day, presumably because he "buzzed" the golf course with his private jet during a practice round. After a brief look at his Senior Tour Career Bobby reflects back on his charitable endeavors supporting disadvantaged youth in SW Florida...2024-08-2436 min
FORE the Good of the GameJim Furyk - Part 4 (The Majors and The Ryder Cup)9-time Ryder Cup player Jim Furyk reflects on his performances in the majors where he missed only one cut in his first 24 events. Jim recorded 15 top-5 finishes in addition to his win at the 2003 U.S. Open and had several great opportunities to add to his major total. He looks back on the thrill of representing his country in the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup, which he participated in as a player seven times. Jim was also honored to lead the U.S. side as Ryder Cup Captain in 2018. He and his wife Tabitha are proud to host an...2024-08-0725 min
The Casual Genius PodcastInterviewing Vegas Rappers J. Mac & Dirty MikeDid you know our very own cohost J. Mac makes music? In fact, this week Ryder sits down to interview him and his fellow Vegas rapper and collaborator Dirty Mike. They discuss their upcoming album Out of the City while Ryder plays couple’s therapist. Tune in to check it out!2024-05-2826 min
Parallel Mike Podcast#48- What If They Want You To Believe? With Ryder LeeThe original conspiracy theory and likely the first most people are confronted with in life is the idea that governments are harboring secret knowledge of alien contact. For many of us, this conspiracy is adopted at a subconscious level from a very early age. If you think back to your childhood and the media you were exposed too…it’s highly likely it was feeding you narratives around UFO’s and aliens from the ages of 4 up.
Over the years there have been countless recorded experiences of unidentified flying objects. With people describing everything from flying sources to lit...2024-02-141h 09Parallel Mike Podcast#48- What If They Want You To Believe? With Ryder LeeThe original conspiracy theory and likely the first most people are confronted with in life is the idea that governments are harboring secret knowledge of alien contact. For many of us, this conspiracy is adopted at a subconscious level from a very early age. If you think back to your childhood and the media you were exposed too…it’s highly likely it was feeding you narratives around UFO’s and aliens from the ages of 4 up.
Over the years there have been countless recorded experiences of unidentified flying objects. With people describing everything from flying sources to lit...2024-02-141h 09Hammer Down with Jay and MikeHammer Down with special guest Marvin RyderJay and Mike hang out with McMaster Associate Professor of Marketing Marvin Ryder!!2023-12-1157 min
Fondling CardboardRyder Cup Golf Trading Cards: How Card Manufacturers Failed UsIn this episode of Fondling Cardboard, Mike continues to explore the question - ‘why do we collect trading cards?’ As the 2023 Ryder Cup looms on the horizon, Mike provides an exclusive preview of the USA and Europe teams and examines which golfers have sports cards and which ones are missing. Mike also takes you back in time nearly 100 years to compare sports illustrated for kids cards with the vintage cards of yesteryear. And when DeChambeau is unexpectedly excluded from the captain's picks, we look back at one of Mike's most cherished Bryson cards, sparking a contemplation of the cerebral aspects of g...2023-09-2230 min
Three Putt ParEpisode 10 - Ryder Cup USA Team Preview with David Barnett (Tour Junkies)A special podcast this week with one of the OG golf podcasters David Barnett of the Tour Junkies.
DB and Mike break down the Ryder Cup from a USA perspective as well as learn all about the Tour Junkies and how DB and his partner in crime Pat Perry got started.
DB also gives us a great idea of what it's like growing up in Augusta and the benefits of getting to go to The Masters every year.
To find out more about the Tour Junkies hit the...2023-09-181h 44
Parallel Mike Podcast#24- UFO Death Cults & Psychic Spies with Ryder LeeRyder Lee is a podcaster and researcher who's work covers a range of hidden histories on what are often hard to reach subjects. In tonight's episode we discuss two such topics. In part one we talk about Ryder's most recent work on UFO death cults. In this conversation Ryder shares with us what he has found out having studied countless examples of UFO death cults.
When it comes to the nature of these cults and those who are captured by them. We then consider how this cult indoctrination is very relevant to many of the things taking...2023-08-301h 01Parallel Mike Podcast#24- UFO Death Cults & Psychic Spies with Ryder LeeRyder Lee is a podcaster and researcher who's work covers a range of hidden histories on what are often hard to reach subjects. In tonight's episode we discuss two such topics. In part one we talk about Ryder's most recent work on UFO death cults. In this conversation Ryder shares with us what he has found out having studied countless examples of UFO death cults.
When it comes to the nature of these cults and those who are captured by them. We then consider how this cult indoctrination is very relevant to many of the things taking...2023-08-301h 01
Flag Hunters Golf PodcastYour Gear has a MASSIVE EFFECT on how YOU Swing the Golf Club !! An In Depth Conversation With Golf Equipment Expert Mike RyderSend us a textHello and welcome again to the Flaghunters Golf Podcast ! Today on the show we have Mike Ryder. Mike worked for TaylorMade in their fitting dept for five plus years and now has a club repair business. In this episode, Mike and I talk about the value of having your clubs exactly how you want them. We also discuss the negative effects of playing the wrong stuff and lastly, we sometimes wrongly assume that it’s our swing s the one at fault. I have made this mistake and it has taken me a long...2023-02-2855 min