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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Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, and Team Europe D...
The boys discuss all of what went wrong for the US Ryder cup team. That includes zach johnsons dismal display, Scottie crying, and missing grit on the team. Then they get into what needs to change for 2025 and who'd theyd like to see on the team. They finish off the episode discussing Lexi Thompson playing at the Shriners and a fairway or fore involving public bathrooms and cellphones. Find All Our Podcasts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bigdriveenergygolf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
74 min
177
Team USA and Scottie Scheffler Face Off With Te...
The 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club is here! The Golf Bros break down all the potential matchups, preview the golf course, and rank the players based on how patriotic they are. Full Ryder Cup Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
178
Sahith Theegala Wins The Fortinet, Annoying Gol...
This weeks Big Drive Energy begins with an off the rails Pins and Aces read, followed by Mitchell apologizing to Spencer about his PGA Status. The he details his riveting cross country road trip to New Jersey, and some of the courses he's going to visit out there. The guys then discuss fan favorite Sahith Theegala's first PGA TOUR Victory at the Fortinet Championship and Justin Thomas' top 5 finish. Spencer ordered new clubs and he's stoked about them. They finish up with annoying social media trends around the golf world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
72 min
179
Viktor Hovland Wins The FedEx Cup, Ryder Cup Ca...
The boys discuss Viktor Hovland’s incredible 2 week stretch netting him over 20 million dollars in 8 days of golf. What does his career look like moving forward after we thought he couldn’t win the “Big One.” Mitch played in the Rocky Mountain Open last week, and although he didn’t make the cut his stories with his playing partners were hilarious. Finally, US Captain Zach Johnson chose his final 6 Ryder Cup participants for the event in Rome next month, but they were not without some questions. The guys discuss who shouldn’t have made it and who got snubbed, then the boys did a live show at PXG for the Gen6 Driver Challenge. Check it out on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/live/z6xTlVHtrXE?si=XS9I1rmyW3TegdMY for the full video version of the fitting and competition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
99 min
180
Golf Stories, Bryson Dechambeau goes crazy low ...
The guys open up the episode talking about the contrast in their lives with Spencer being a new dad and Mitchell playing a bunch of golf. They then discuss Bryson shooting 61-58 over the weekend and the Greenbrier and the idea of personally playing the up tees to see how low they could go. They round out the pod by previewing the first round of the Fedex Cup playoffs at TPC Southwind and making their picks for the week along with a hilarious fairway or fore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
71 min
181
Golf Ball Issues, Cheating Scandals, Tiger Wood...
The guys are kicking off August with a loaded episode- Ryan McCormick being down to 1 ball at the Korn Ferry Tour Event, Caddies Monday Qualifying for the PGA Tour, Lee Hodges wins the 3M Open by 7, Tiger Woods new PGA Tour Leadership Role, and Fairway or Fore  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69 min
182
Brian Harman holds off Rory McIlroy and Jon Rah...
Brian Harman was flat out dominant during the 151st playing of the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. The boys recap the entire event including Harman being attacked on the internet, Jon Rahm firing a 63 on Saturday, Rory disappointing in a major again, and Royal Liverpool club champion Matthew Jordan showing out with a top 10 finish on his home course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66 min
183
Rory McIlroy Wins the Scottish Open, Steph Curr...
Rory Mcilroy got back into the winners circle this past week at the Scottish Open for the first time since October of 2022. After leaving a make-able birdie putt on the 16th hole to the low side, he trailed the hometown Scotsman Robert MacIntyre by 1 shot heading into the final 2 holes. After knocking in the birdie on 17 he was faced with a 210 yard approach to the 18th- the toughest hole on the PGA Tour and a hole that had only been birdied twice during the entire round. He knocked his 2 iron to 10 feet and sunk the putt for his 37th career professional win. (3:15-30:45) Steph Curry wins the American Century Championship with an eagle on the last hole and it begs the question- can he play professional golf? (30:45-48:25) The final major championship of 2023 is here with the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in England. Last played here in 2014, Rory McIlroy was the champion and will look to win his first major since- he enters the week as the odds-on favorite. Cousin Cam Smith is the defending Open Champion after winning the Claret Jug at St. Andrews in 2022. Can Rory go back to back? The Guys discuss. (49:05-1:06:15) and they finish with their BET365 picks for the Open Championship (1:06:15-1:17:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
77 min
184
Spencer is a Father of One, Brooks Koepka Calls...
After a week off, the boys are back, Spencer is a new dad, and his first night was an adventure (2:30-15:30) Mitch is now a big Beach guy on his trip to the Jersey Shore (15:30-28:25) Fireworks Talk (28:25-32:00) Picks for the upcoming Scottish Open and Barbasol Championship (32:00-47:40) Peter Kuest Monday Qualified for the Rocket Mortgage and now has temporary PGA Tour Status (47:40-56:45) Sepp Straka dominates Sunday at the John Deere Classic to claim his second PGA Tour win. (56:45-1:05:17) Brooks Koepka has some words for LIV teammate Matt Wolff, Cam Smith wins LIV London (1:05:17- 1:09:57) andRickie Fowler makes Mitch eat his words winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic. (1:09:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
185
Keegan Bradley Dominates The Travelers Champion...
Keegan Bradley dominated the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, and low key has a great win profile on the PGA Tour since he debuted in 2010. (2:00-24:30) Then the guys re-live their round at TPC Colorado- the host of a Korn Ferry Tour event in 2 weeks. (27:18-51:30) The PGA Tour- LIV Golf Merger had some leaked info and the guys have thoughts on it. (51:30-59:40) finally should golf abolish the White OB Stakes for good? (59:40-1:06)  Use Code BDE for 15% off at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
186
Vic Lombardi on the Nuggets Championship Run, W...
Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports joins the guys to talk about the insane 2 week heater the state of Colorado is on. They go back through the entire Nuggets Championship run- from plane rides to finally getting to watch an NBA Finals game in Denver. Then, they discuss the current down state of his golf game from working so many NBA games. Finally he got to attend Sunday at the US Open to watch local Colorado product Wyndham Clark win his first major. He details the atmosphere and what he thought of the golf course and their rules. USE CODE BDE for 15% off + FREE SHIPPING at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
187
Wyndham Clark Holds Off Rory McIlroy and Rickie...
There is no short of drama coming down the stretch of the 123rd playing of the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. The worlds best battle it out Wyndham Clark try to hold off Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Scottie Scheffler to take home the trophy and cement his name in golf history with his first major title. USE PROMO CODE BDE for 15% off + Free Shipping at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
188
Our Guy Nick Taylor Wins the RBC Canadian Open,...
Nick Taylor sunk a 72 foot putt on the 4th playoff hole to become the first Canadien to win their National Open in 69 years. The boys relive the victory which also culminated in a 60 to 1 winner for their bets and amazing content with fellow countrymen Adam Hadwin getting tackled on the green trying to spray him with champagne. It’s US Open week! Los Angeles Country Club will host its first ever major championship. The golf bros break down what the course looks like and give their picks. USE Promo Code BDE for 15% off + Free Shipping at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
71 min
189
One Happy Family: The PGA Tour and DP World Tou...
The Big Drive Energy guys go live announcing what is maybe the biggest news to hit the golf world in decades- LIV Golf, The PGATour, and DP World Tour have all merged together under one Public Investment Fund to create one unified golf superpower and the golf bros break down what it all means in this emergency react podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
190
Emiliano Grillo and Harold Varner III win on To...
This week on BDE the golf bros discuss last weeks PGA tour and LIV events, along with previewing the upcoming Memorial this week at Jacks place in Ohio. They then discuss JB Holmes playing in his local Calcutta under an Alias, and pose the question should pros be able to play in these type of events. They round it out on a hot topic in the twitterverse this week, building their perfect golfers from all different golf (and non golf) aspects. USE PROMO CODE BDE FOR 15% OFF + FREE SHIPPING AT PINSANDACES.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70 min
191
Brooks Koepka Holds Off Viktor Hovland and Scot...
The 105th PGA Championship was played at Oak Hill CC in Rochester, New York and it did not disappoint. The course proved a tough test as only 9 players were under par for the week and +5 made the cut. Brooks Koepka held off Sunday charges from both Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler to win his 5th career major and 3rd PGA Championship in the last 6 years. The guys talked about Brooks' dominant performance, Michael Blocks amazing week, Viktor Hovlands future in majors and much more! Watch on Youtube Use code BDE for 15% off + Free Shipping at PinsandAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
73 min
192
Our LIV Golf Tulsa Experience, Jason Day Wins i...
The guys went down to Tulsa for LIV this past weekend and loved it. It's definitely different than a PGA Tour event but a lot more fun and (in their opinion) a better experience all around for the fans. One of golf's most likable guys- Jason Day- shot a 9 under 62 in the final round at the AT&T Byron Nelson to capture his first PGA Tour Victory in 5 years. Finally, it's major week and the Golf Bros have their full preview of Oak Hill in NY and picks from the Draftkings Sportsbook. USE CODE BDE for 15% off at PinsAndAces.com Use Code DNVR for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
193
Wyndham Clark Wins the Wells Fargo, Course Reco...
Our old High School pal Wyndham Clark got off the professional schneid with his first PGA Tour win at the Wells Fargo Championship- taking home 3.6 million dollars. Then, during a US local qualifier- Tommy Kohl DQ'ed himself after shooting a course record 62 for "illegally fixing aeration marks." Lastly, the guys preview this weeks LIV event in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma as they will be in attendance. USE CODE BDE for 15% off + free shipping at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62 min
194
NFL Draft and Golf Talk with Adam Hoge, Zurich ...
The golf bros interview CHGO's Adam hoge, discussing the upcoming NFL draft and his history with the game of golf, including his favorite and least favorite parts of his game and his yearly golf trip. They also touch on the finish at last week's Zurich classic, how hard the alternate shot format really is, and other storylines down the stretch. They then toss around ideas about improving pace of play, and possibly calling players out publicly for their slow play.  Use Code BDE for 15% off at PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
84 min
195
Full Swing Recap Episode 7: Golf is Hard spotli...
Golf is hard - there are not truer words spoken by anyone that's played the game. Episode 7 follows Shahith Theegala and Mito Pereira- 2 PGA Tour rookies in 2022. Sahith is still on Tour and playing great golf. After Mito's collapse at the PGA Championship and his good friend Joaquin Niemann ribbing him after winning The Genesis that he's "taken too long" to get to the Tour, he has jumped ship to LIV Golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 min
196
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins a Nail Biter in Harbour T...
The golf bro discuss Matt Fitzpatrick's clutch win at the RBC heritage along with Rory's decision to not play and Jon Rahms subsequent comments. They then break down the opening of "Rodeo dunes" and what it means for Colorado golf. Then Mark Bacheldor, Jon Husby, and Jenna Malone from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Professional Golf Management Program to discuss the life of a PGA Professional, and how many opportunities are out there for anyone wanting to turn the game of golf into a professional career. To Contact the UCCS PGM Team use the following link- https://business.uccs.edu/programs/undergraduate/emphasis/pga-golf-management/directory An ALLCITY Network Production Check out pinsandaces.com and use code BDE to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: www.fubotv.com/dnvr  PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1  ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Tik Tok: @BigDriveEnergy Twitter: @BigDriveEnergy Instagram: @Bigdriveenergypod Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DNVR for $20 off your first purchase. Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with our code ‘DNVRBets’ at Manscaped.com.  Find the nearest Avalanche Amber Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ BUY MERCH: http://DNVRLocker.com  Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR” for 10% off your order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA) 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Bet $5 Get $150 offer (void in MA/NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 bonus bets. Promotional offer period ends 5/28/23 at 11:59PM ET. No Sweat Bet: Valid 1 per customer. Opt-in req. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after opting-in must lose. Paid as one Bonus Bet based on amount of initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Ends at the start of the final NBA game each day when offered. BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms.  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
84 min
197
Jon Rahm Storms Back To Defeat Brooks Koepka in...
The guys live reaction to the end of a memorable Masters Tournament. Did LIV do enough to show they belong? Jon Rahm overcomes a 4 putt double bogey on Thursday to win by 4 strokes. phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth fire the low rounds of Sunday and ignite the crowd, plus a way too early look at Rahmbo's 2024 Masters Champions Dinner Use Code BDE for 15% off at PinsAndAces.com An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: www.fubotv.com/dnvr PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1 ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Tik Tok: @BigDriveEnergy Twitter: @BigDriveEnergy Instagram: @Bigdriveenergypod Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with our code ‘DNVRBets’ at Manscaped.com. BUY MERCH: http://DNVRLocker.com Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR” for 10% off your order.Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR”Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply.BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms.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
67 min
198
Scottie scheffler, Rory Mcilroy, and multiple L...
The big drive energy guys talk all things masters this episode. Topics covered include this weeks' weather in Augusta, all of the media hype surrounding the LIV VS PGA, and all the betting props available on tiger woods. We round the show out with giving you our betting picks for the Masters this weekend. Use code BDE for 15% off PinsAndAces.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 min
199
Full Swing Recap Episode 6: Don't Get Bitter, G...
Episode 6 of Netflix's Full Swing Golf Documentary features family man Tony Finau and young, rising star Collin Morikawa. Like many other current PGA Tour players, Tony Finau was drawn to the game of golf by Tiger Woods, and ended up getting a front seat to him winning the 2019 Masters. The doc portrays Tony's struggles to actually win events despite notching a lot of top 10's in his career. Is it because of the distraction of his family traveling with him? The guys discuss that and Collin Morikawa's quirky, dedicated life on the PGA Tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
200
Sam Burns Wins The Dell Match Play, Scottie Sch...
The boys start the pod with a "What's in the bag" for them this season. Then they hop into Sam Burns win at the Dell Match Play in Austin, Texas. After such a great weekend of golf should it really be the last Match Play event the Tour has? With the popularity of it, the PGA Tour has to find a way to continue the event moving forward. Cheeseburger Sliders at the Masters? Scottie Scheffler is bringing that to life this year. The guys recap their favorite (and least favorite) Masters dinner. They get into a little golf ball rollback talk and how it would affect the golf world- not just the pros. USE PROMO CODE BDE FOR 15% OFF PINSANDACES.COM WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: www.fubotv.com/dnvr  BUY TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1443269/10874 PARTY WITH US: http://bit.ly/3D9aqH1  ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DNVR_Sports FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:  Tik Tok: @BigDriveEnergy Twitter: @BigDriveEnergy Instagram: @Bigdriveenergypod Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with our code ‘DNVRBets’ at Manscaped.com.  Find the nearest Avalanche Amber Ale near you at https://www.breckbrew.com/brew-finder/ BUY MERCH: http://DNVRLocker.com  Check out FOCO merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/DNVR and use promo code “DNVR” for 10% off your order. Visit https://dkng.co/DNVR to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “DNVR” Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply.  BONUS bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms.  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
65 min