Up & Down PGA TOUR
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Unscripted conversations and stories from the biggest names and most interesting figures in the game of golf.
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Kate and Justin Rose
Justin Rose and his wife Kate take us through the beginning of their relationship, Kate's career as a gymnast (1:58) and Justin's gold medal-winning performance at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 (4:10). We also tag along for a tour of the effects of Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas (6:35) and hear about how they chose to live there and what life is like for them on the islands (7:15).
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Remembering Payne with Chelsea and Aaron Stewart
Two decades since the passing of World Golf Hall of Fame and 3-time Major Champion Payne Stewart, his daughter Chelsea and son Aaron give a detailed account of October 25th 1999, the day of his horrific plane crash and the very public funeral that followed. The siblings reflect on the significance that day has had on their lives and talk about ways they remember their father. Chelsea and Aaron discuss milestones and life events he has missed and how this moment in their lives brought them closer as a family. They also look at the legacy he left behind, family traditions and imagine what it would be like to have one more conversation with him today.
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Ellie and Jason Day
Jason Day and his wife Ellie discuss some of the most significant and personal moments in their lives together. The two recap the unique and timid way in which they first met in 2005 (1:25). Jason explains how he used a scrapbook to propose to Ellie in 2009 (7:16). Ellie tells the story of how she found out that she was pregnant with their first child ahead of the 2011 Presidents Cup in Australia (9:15). The incredible run of dominance Jason had in 2015-16 with 8 PGA TOUR wins in the span of a 15-month period, reaching World Number 1 for the first time in his career (14:00). Jason and Ellie talk about life on the road, as they travel from tournament-to-tournament in their RV (19:40). And finally, the two explain in their own words what happened the night Ellie was taken out by LeBron James as he jumped into the fans for a ball during a Cleveland Cavilers game (26:30).
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Wyndham Clark
Wyndham Clark is joined by his caddie, John Ellis, and friend Jeff Gaskill and looks back to his start in golf at the age of 3, first hole-in-one (2:15) and path to choosing golf as his primary sport (3:34). Clark walks through where he met Jeff (5:35) and John, who was an assistant coach at Oregon (7:30) and keeps a handy tool in the bag to keep Clark in check if he gets “baby-ish” on the course. The duo share a few stories from their time together on the PGA TOUR (8:25). In 2013, tragedy struck when Clark’s mother passed away, but the young professional plans to turn heartbreak into a good cause as he establishes his career (11:39).
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Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker
Wisconsin natives Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker reflect on a friendship that spans nearly 40 years, beginning with a rivalry in the Badger State as amateurs (1:15), college and their early professional careers (11:00), along with how their families have grown together over time (14:33). Combined, Kelly and Stricker have 25 victories on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions during successful careers.
Up & Down is a production of the PGA TOUR.
On each episode, we’re exploring the profound personal connections that surround our sport as people in the game come together to dive deeper into their relationship than they ever have before. -
Senior Rules Officials Carlton “Slugger” White and Mark Russell
With a lifetime of experience between them, Carlton “Slugger” White and Mark Russell have been making rules decisions on the PGA TOUR since the early 1980s. Now both vice presidents of rules and competitions, the pair lead the PGA TOUR Rules Committee and act as senior rules officials at PGA TOUR events around the world. Both always strive to ensure fair play, no matter the player or the circumstance.
The two seasoned veterans dish on slow play and dive into memorable decisions like Rory McIlroy's unfortunate bunker incident at THE NORTHERN TRUST in 2019, and the recent discussions on pace of play.
Up & Down is a production of the PGA TOUR.
On each episode, we’re exploring the profound personal connections that surround our sport as people in the game come together to dive deeper into their relationship than they ever have before.
Customer Reviews
Nice addition from the Tour
Nice quick hit podcast with an interesting format. Good listen with some interesting stories and insights. Nice to see the Tour adding this kind of content
JS
Awesome podcast. Hearing a couple laugh together after 60 years of marriage is a treasure. Five stars!
Great content! Unique perspectives!
This podcast is awesome, unique stories behind the biggest names in golf!