Big Drive Energy

The official podcast of Big Drive Energy, a golf podcast from the Golfer Gang Network. A drinking podcast with a golf problem. 2 Brothers- former golf professional Spencer Smith and current teaching pro Mitchell Smith are here to highlight current golf culture and debunk the myth that golf is a stuffy sport. Crack a beer and enjoy!

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Big Drive Energy: Anthony Kim Returns To Pro Go...
The gold world has been on pins and needles for the return of Anthony Kim, and we get it this Weekend at LIV Golf Jeddah. The former budding superstar fell into oblivion, but is making his comeback. Talor Gooch had some interesting quotes about Rory McIlroy's potential win this year at Augusta, and Ronald Rugumayo gets a warm welcome from his fellow country upon being the first golfer from Uganda to ever make the cut on a PGA Tour sanctioned event. Plus Fairway or Fore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
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Big Drive Podcast: Jake Knapp Captures Mexico O...
Even though it was a less important week on the PGA Tour and around the golf world, there were stories aplenty. From Jake Knapp- a former nightclub bouncer-winning the PGA Tour's Mexico Open for his first victory to Joe Dean making "life changing" money on the DP World Tour and Ronald Rugumayo becoming the first Ugandan to make the cut the guys had a lot to discuss on this winners circle monday. They also debut a new segment "No Twitter Love" and Mulligan of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
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Big Drive Energy: Hideki Matsuyama's Hot Sunday...
The Genesis Invitational was not short on the fireworks. From Tiger Woods return and WD to Jordan Spieth's scorecard blunder there was a lot to talk about before the weekend even hit. Then, Hideki Matsuyama came from no where Sunday afternoon to run away with his first title in almost a year at Riviera. The guys also talk about the Champions Tour Chubb Classic, and Stephen Ames secret sauce to his winning ways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67 min
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Big Drive Energy: Tiger Wood's New Sun Day Red,...
Tiger Woods finally announced his new apparel line with Taylormade Golf, and it's taken the golf world by storm. Ahead of his 2024 Debut at the Genesis Invitation he announced his new Sun Day Red to the media this week. The Golf Bros give their thoughts on the new line, discuss the new upcoming season of Full Swing, and give their preview and Bet365 picks for the PGA Tour's 3rd signature event of the year hosted by Tiger Woods: the Genesis Invitational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
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Big Drive Energy: Nick Taylor Claims Waste Mana...
 Big Drive Energy Winner's Circle Monday- the guys were down in Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and it was an absolute gong show. On the golf side of things, Nick Taylor finished incredibly strong to force a playoff with old head Charley Hoffman, and emerged victorious after 2 playoff holes. Dustin Johnson found himself holding a trophy again for the first time since the Saudi International in 2021 at LIV Golf Las Vegas. Cristobal Del Solar, despite his 5th place finish, was the talk of the Korn Ferry Tour this week after his 57 on Thursday was the lowest recorded PGA Tour sanctioned round in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
156
Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview, Our Roun...
The Big Drive Bros are in Phoenix for the waste management open, but that didn’t stop them from also getting on the golf course in Mesa. They talk about the trip to Arizona, their rounds of golf, and preview the WM Phoenix open with their picks to win. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Pro am canceled 05:20 - Flying to AZ 16:52 - Courses in Arizona 35:40 - Beer world 40:00 - Waste Management 51:47 - Our picks 55:20 Fairway or Fore An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@bigdriveenergygolf ALL THINGS BDE: https://linktr.ee/bdegolf BIG DRIVE ENERGY PODCAST: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-drive-energy/id1524856425 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6EmulJBSOENPdTBjboQMOI?si=HdvT81gzSpejQDRYW96D_g FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Tik Tok: @BigDriveEnergy Twitter: @BigDriveEnergy Instagram: @Bigdriveenergypod Check out https://pinsandaces.com and use code BDE to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. Visit https://www.breckenridgedistillery.com/bourbon-of-denver-broncos/ for your chance to win Breckenridge Distillery prizes AND Broncos tickets!! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
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Big Drive Energy: Wyndham Clark's Wild Win at P...
On this Monday Winner's Circle Episode of Big Drive Energy, the guys discuss the crazy weekend that was in professional golf. Wyndham Clark setting records at a shortened Pebble Beach Pro Am and Joaquin Niemann fighting off Sergio Garcia in 4 playoffs holes of darkness at LIV Golf Mayakoba. Then another rendition of Mulligan of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
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Big Drive Energy: Tyrrell Hatton Joins Jon Rahm...
With LIV Golf Mayakoba kicking off this week, the guys discuss the final LIV Teams and last few players to commit to the league in the past few days as the rosters were announced. Jay Monahan held a conference Wednesday followed by a release of the newly named PGA Tour enterprises after a 3 billion dollar investment deal with Strategic Sports Group has gone through. The players aren't completely happy with the product that is put on for the fans- and this deal should go a long way to improving that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
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Big Drive Energy: Matthieu Pavon Makes History,...
On this Winner’s Circle Edition of Big Drive Energy the guys recap a historic win for Matthieu Pavon at Torrey Pines, Nelly Korda surviving a playoff with Lydia Ko, and Thorbjorn Olson running away at the DP World Tour- a weekend where the Hojgaard Twins both finished in 2nd place on their respective tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67 min
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Big Drive Energy: Lexi Thompson’s New Ball, Nic...
Lexi Thompson is rolling out a new golf ball on the LPGA Tour in 2024, and it’s not from a company you might be familiar with Last week we had Nick Dunlap- who’s decided to join the PGA Tour full time and now we have a teenager, albeit a pro, winning a Korn Ferry Tour Event. Kevin Kisner is famous for his “ain’t no hobby” quote regarding playing on the PGA Tour- but this golf shot caught on video might suggest this is a hobby for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
71 min
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Big Drive Energy: Tommy Fleetwood and Grayson M...
On this winners circle Monday edition of Big Drive Energy the guys discuss Tommy Fleetwood finishing birdie- birdie to win the Dubai Invitational over Rory McIlroy, who seemed disinterested in the loss. Another Worldwide win for Tommy, but why can’t he win on the PGA Tour? Then, Grayson Murray birdied the 72nd hole to tie the lead and came out victorious in a 3 man playoff at the Sony open for his second career PGA Tour win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
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Big Drive Energy: Tiger Woods is Leaving Nike, ...
Tiger Woods is leaving Nike golf, so whats next for him in terms of sponsorship? The guys also give out their award for most underrated PGA Tour Player and Preview the Sony Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
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Big Drive Energy Podcast: Chris Kirk Holds Off ...
On the First Big Drive Energy Winners Circle episode of 2024 the guys recap Chris Kirk’s big Victory at Kapalua. Is this course too easy for PGA Tour Guys? Max Home hits the longest drive recorded in the Shotlink Era, and Tyrrell Hatton plus other PING guys were forced to wear some god awful outfits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
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Big Drive Energy: 2023 BDE Awards - The Best Fr...
2023 was quite the year for not only amateur golf but a revolutionary one in the professional world. The Big Drive Pros recap the best from a year that was- including the best social media feud, the biggest villain in golf, and the best win of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
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Big Drive Energy Festive Friday: Drafting the B...
On the 4th edition of Big Drive Energy Festive Friday's presented by Breckenridge Distillery, the Big Drive Energy crew drafts the best Christmas songs. Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@BigDriveEnergyPod) and Twitter (@BigDriveEnergy) and vote for your favorite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 min
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Big Drive Energy: New PGA Tour Players, Kevin K...
PGA Tour Q School is complete- and we've got new Tour players with lots of stories on their individual golf journeys. Professional golfer and fan favorite Kevin Kisner has decided to join NBC Sports media for event coverage in 2024, starting with the Waste(d) Management. Angel Cabrera, after a 2 year stint in prison, has been reinstated to the PGA Tour. The guys discuss if this is just another blemish on the Tours resume. Then they finish up with a Fairway or Fore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
74 min
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Big Drive Energy Festive Friday- Drafting the B...
On the 3rd edition of Festive Friday presented by Breckenridge Distillery, the Big Drive Crew drafted the best Holiday Food and Drinks. Spencer sits with a 2-0 lead on Marissa and Mitchell. Head over to our instagram (@BigDriveEnergyPod) or Twitter Profile (@BigDriveEnergy) to vote for your winner this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 min
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Big Drive Energy: Jon Rahm is Headed to LIV Gol...
Now that we can finally put the rumors to bed of Jon Rahm jumping to LIV Golf, what's next for the PGA Tour? There have been some fallouts as well as some players benefitting immensely. Tony Finau was all but guaranteed to be the next LIV commit - did he confirm or deny those rumors? An anonymous LIV Golfer sounded off on Rory McIlroy to Alan Shipnuck during the writing of his book. Plus- Costco may be shaking up the entire golf manufacturing game with its production of Kirkland irons- most of which are already sold out across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
89 min
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Big Drive Energy Festive Friday: Drafting the B...
After Spencer's dominating performance in last Friday's Draft of the best holidays, the Big Drive crew is back for another snake draft- this time drafting the best holiday centric activities. Make sure to follow and vote on X (@BigDriveEnergy) or instagram (@BigDriveEnergyPod) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 min
170
Big Drive Energy: Breaking- Jon Rahm leaves the...
Another domino has fallen- this time a rather large one. The guys react to the official news of Spaniard and PGA Tour player Jon Rahm making the move to LIV Golf. Who's going to be next to make the move and what does it mean for current LIV and PGA Tour players? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min
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Big Drive Energy: USGA, R & A Announce Golf Bal...
The USGA and R&A has decided on an official ball roll back, the guys discuss what it means for pros and amateurs moving forward. Then they look at the Hero world challenge results, Is tiger juicing?? World ranking points were given out and Tiger moved up how many spots?  The RBC Canadian open is changing their logo to show Nick Taylor's winning putt this last year and how they peaked at golf gambling that weekend.  Min woo lee's run in Australian PGA events this last month (4 top 4's in 4 events, 1 win) now ranked 35th in the world, T5 at this years US open, is he slowly emerging as a lowkey superstar?? And they finish up with a fresh edition of Fairway or Fore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64 min
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Big Drive Energy Festive Friday: Drafting the B...
Big Drive Energy is back for Friday Episodes all of December centered around the Holidays. They will be doing drafts on different festive-related topics each week with their producer Marissa. The First week is the draft of best holidays (that we celebrate) Make sure you're following Big Drive Energy on X (@BigDriveEnergy) or Instagram (@BigDriveEnergyPod) to cast your vote for the best picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59 min
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Big Drive Energy: Ludvig Aberg Wins The RSM Cla...
On this Thanksgiving episode of big drive energy, the boys talk about the winners in the golf world this past week in Ludvig Aberg and Nicolai Højgaard and what their long term potential is. They also discuss Tiger Woods return to professional golf this month, Jon Rahms Potential LIV move, and the TGL dealing with a major setback. They round out the episode with what they're thankful for and a thanksgiving edition of "fairway or fore" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
75 min
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Big Drive Energy: Camilo Villegas Wins the Butt...
Camilo Villegas won for the first time in 9 years, so the guys recall what was popular almost a decade ago. Then they get into Ben Griffin’s viral tie Tok trashing the PGA Tour and their travel issues, plus whose PGA Tour card is on the line this week as the season wraps up? The Next Golf Tour- a virtual tour- is beginning its second season where a $130 entry fee could find you in a tourney with a $200,000 purse. Finally the boys debut a new segment- Mulligan of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
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Lexi Thompson Makes Her PGA Tour Debut, Side Ef...
The golf bros had plenty to catch up on from the previous week. They touch on Lexi's performance in Vegas and Mitch eats all the crow, LIV relegations and a former LIV player coming back to play in Korn Ferry Tour Q School. We then list the possible side affects of getting into golf (it's still well worth it). They round it out with another edition of Fairway or Fore. Mitchell also reveals his biggest pet peeve about Spencer and it's hilarious.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min