Golf And Politics

The $85,000 Quest to Play America’s Top 100 Golf Courses

On this episode of Golf & Politics, Matt and Rob sit down with Daniel Belk, an entrepreneur and former Division I track athlete who set out to play Golf Magazine’s Top 10

Where Does Politics Go From Here?

On this episode of Golf & Politics, Matt and Rob sit down for a candid conversation about the Oklahoma governor’s race, the Republican Party, President Trump, and where A

Inside Oklahoma’s 2026 Primary Runoff

With Oklahoma’s Republican primary runoff just days away, Golf & Politics sits down with four candidates competing for statewide office. Gentner Drummond joins us in the

9 Holes, 9 Questions with Louis Jackson

Louis Jackson joins Golf & Politics for another round of Nine Holes, Nine Questions at the Landrunner Golf Classic. Jackson, a longtime friend of the program and a candi

Episode 91 – Did Bryson Get a Fair Shake?

Bryson DeChambeau's controversial two-stroke penalty stole the headlines at The Open, but it was far from the only story coming out of Royal Birkdale. This week, Matt Pa

Episode 90 - The BEST (and Most Overrated) Golf Courses We Played in 2026

Halfway through 2026, we're back with one of our favorite episodes of the year. Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth break down the five best new golf courses they've played so

Episode 89 - The Vision Behind High Pointe Golf Club | Featuring Rod Trump

What does it take to build one of the most talked-about new golf clubs in America? In this episode of Golf & Politics, we sit down with Rod Trump, founder and chairman o

Episode 88 - Can Golf Stay Affordable? The Story Behind National Links Trust

In this episode of Golf & Politics, we dive deep into one of the most important—and overlooked—stories in the game today. We sit down with Will Smith, co-founder of the

Episode 86: A Brutally Honest Talk About 2026

In this episode of Golf & Politics, Matt and Rob sit down with Sean O’Brien — former congressional chief of staff, Obama campaign operative, Pentagon speechwriter, and fo

Episode 85 – Anthony Kim’s INSANE Comeback + Presidents Who Loved Golf

This week, we start with one of the wildest comeback stories in modern sports. Anthony Kim — after disappearing for a decade, battling addiction, injury, and mental healt

Episode 84 – Finding the Fairway in a Divided America

In this episode of Golf and Politics, we sit down with Cori Kramer, longtime Washington insider and President of Center Forward, to talk about something increasingly rare

Episode 83 – The Biggest Mistakes Political Candidates Are Making Right Now

What does golf teach us about winning elections? In this episode of Golf & Politics, we play nine holes at Split Rail Golf Club outside Fort Worth with Drew Ryan, founde

Episode 82 – What It Actually Takes to Be Scratch

In this episode, Matt sits down with Ross MacDonald, owner of Tour Quality Golf in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk about what smart practice really looks like and how everyday g

Episode 81 – What Makes a Great Golf Course? Architecture, Strategy & Timeless Design

In this episode of Golf & Politics, Colton Craig joins Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth for a deep conversation on golf course architecture, strategic design, and how great

Episode 80 – Bucket List Golf Trips, Top Courses & Smarter Travel Planning | Golf & Politics

In this New Year episode of Golf & Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth sit down to map out what a great golf year actually looks like — from realistic travel planning

Episode 79 – Christmas Special: 2025 Year in Review | Golf, Politics & What Comes Next

In our annual Christmas episode, we look back on 2025 — on the course, off the course, and everywhere in between. With Christmas right around the corner, we reflect on th

Episode 78 – It's Hard to Make it on the PGA Tour

In this episode of Golf & Politics, Matt sits down with Stephen Carney, a former professional golfer who competed on PGA Tour Canada and PGA Tour Latin America, before st

Episode 77 – Brent Buchanan on Why Emotions Beat Facts in Politics | America’s Emotional Divide ⛳️🏛️🎙️

This week on Golf & Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth sit down with Brent Buchanan — president of Cygnal and one of the most accurate pollsters in modern politics —

Episode 76-Inside the Top 100: Simon Holt on What Makes a Truly Great Golf Course

In this episode of Golf & Politics, Rob Ellsworth and Matt Parker sit down with Simon Holt — CEO of 8AM Travel, co-host of Destination Golf, and steward of Golf Magazine’

Episode 74 – Thanksgiving Edition: Gratitude, Golf, and Good Perspective

This week on Golf & Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth flip the script — handing the mic to show producer, Shanbu. In this warm, honest, and often hilarious Thanksgi