Vanity Index Podcast en Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4e81db60-4336-11f1-bdcd-2f182f482274/image/586c4a52ad501538291a1566fe07c062.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Vanity Index Podcast no episodic Skratch Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf. Full Swing creator Chad Mumm and Bachelor Nation favorite Wells Adams take listeners inside the IYKYK corners of golf.

]]> Skratch nicole@proshop.inc Gary Player on his secret to longevity, the state of professional golf, and stories with Jack and Arnie Chad and Wells preview the PGA Championship and discuss who could complete the Grand Slam next. Then they welcome the Black Knight himself, Gary Player, to the Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his secret to longevity, the current state of professional golf, and classic stories from his days alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.  Then they cap it off by officially inducting the Black Knight into the “Burnerverse”. Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:00 -0000 full 2 15 Skratch Chad and Wells preview the PGA Championship and discuss who could complete the Grand Slam next. Then they welcome the Black Knight himself, Gary Player, to the Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his secret to longevity, the current state of professional golf, and classic stories from his days alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.  Then they cap it off by officially inducting the Black Knight into the “Burnerverse”. Chad and Wells preview the PGA Championship and discuss who could complete the Grand Slam next. Then they welcome the Black Knight himself, Gary Player, to the Vanity Index Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on his secret to longevity, the current state of professional golf, and classic stories from his days alongside Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.  Then they cap it off by officially inducting the Black Knight into the “Burnerverse”.

]]> 3028 Kunal Nayyar on friendship with Joe Pesci, The Big Bang Theory and gambling on the course Kunal Nayyar from the hit show The Big Bang Theory joins this week and shares how he became good friends with Joe Pesci, discusses on-course gambling and re-casts his show with pro golfers. Plus we take a look at what's in his bag for a new segment "Golf Bags of The Rich and Famous.” Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:05:00 -0000 full 2 14 Skratch Kunal Nayyar from the hit show The Big Bang Theory joins this week and shares how he became good friends with Joe Pesci, discusses on-course gambling and re-casts his show with pro golfers. Plus we take a look at what's in his bag for a new segment "Golf Bags of The Rich and Famous.” Kunal Nayyar from the hit show The Big Bang Theory joins this week and shares how he became good friends with Joe Pesci, discusses on-course gambling and re-casts his show with pro golfers. Plus we take a look at what's in his bag for a new segment "Golf Bags of The Rich and Famous.”

]]> 2974 Charley Hull on taking down boys at 7, biggest pet peeves, and the upcoming debut of WTGL Three-time LPGA winner Charley Hull joins Chad and Wells for a candid conversation about her biggest pet peeves on the course, memorable stories from childhood about hitting stingers at her caddie and beating older boys, the upcoming debut of WTGL and she ranks pro golfers smoking on the course. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:05:00 -0000 full 2 13 Skratch Three-time LPGA winner Charley Hull joins Chad and Wells for a candid conversation about her biggest pet peeves on the course, memorable stories from childhood about hitting stingers at her caddie and beating older boys, the upcoming debut of WTGL and she ranks pro golfers smoking on the course. Three-time LPGA winner Charley Hull joins Chad and Wells for a candid conversation about her biggest pet peeves on the course, memorable stories from childhood about hitting stingers at her caddie and beating older boys, the upcoming debut of WTGL and she ranks pro golfers smoking on the course.


]]> 2849 no Recapping The Masters and previewing Full Swing Season 4 Chad and Wells recap Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win. Chad shares stories about watching the action live from Augusta and his match against someone from the Burnerverse. Plus, a preview of what to expect in the new season of Full Swing. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:05:01 -0000 full 2 12 Skratch Chad and Wells recap Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win. Chad shares stories about watching the action live from Augusta and his match against someone from the Burnerverse. Plus, a preview of what to expect in the new season of Full Swing. Chad and Wells recap Rory McIlroy's back-to-back Masters win. Chad shares stories about watching the action live from Augusta and his match against someone from the Burnerverse. Plus, a preview of what to expect in the new season of Full Swing.

]]> 2853 no Jake Knapp on the BEST mustaches in golf, shooting 59, "Golf Aura" and more PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it.  Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.   Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:00 -0000 full 2 11 Skratch PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it.  Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.   PGA TOUR winner Jake Knapp joins Chad and Wells to talk about his smooth swing and share his take on the best swings in golf. The trio dives into Jake’s incredible 59 in tournament play and explore the concept of “Golf Aura”- what it is and where to find it.  Plus, they have some fun ranking the game’s most iconic mustaches.  

]]> 2852 no Michael Peña on an ace with no witnesses, the highs and lows of his game and playing on TV This week, actor Michael Peña joins the show to relive the highs and lows of his game, from a hole‑in‑one with no witnesses to finally acing one on national TV. The guys break down the good, the bad and the ugly of a day on the course versus a day on set, then wrap things up with a simulator closest‑to‑the‑pin challenge on the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Chad and Wells also tackle a viral “this or that” debate, going to bat for their dream major‑tournament broadcast combo and why it wins. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:15:00 -0000 full 2 10 Skratch This week, actor Michael Peña joins the show to relive the highs and lows of his game, from a hole‑in‑one with no witnesses to finally acing one on national TV. The guys break down the good, the bad and the ugly of a day on the course versus a day on set, then wrap things up with a simulator closest‑to‑the‑pin challenge on the iconic 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Chad and Wells also tackle a viral “this or that” debate, going to bat for their dream major‑tournament broadcast combo and why it wins. 2849 no Andrew Whitworth on golf at 6'7", aces vs. touchdowns and his golf beef with another famous athlete This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge.  Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse." Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:01 -0000 full 2 9 Skratch This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge.  Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse." This week, former NFL Offensive Lineman, Andrew Whitworth joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about his passion for golf post his NFL era, having touch while being a 6’ 7" golfer, Hole-In-One’s versus Touchdowns and the boys take on Big Whit for a long drive challenge. 

Chad and Wells also discuss the idea of a world tour and give us their hot takes from the "burnerverse."

]]> 2854 no Jerry Ferrara on playing golf during Entourage, a Tom Brady cameo, and more This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026. Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:10:00 -0000 full 2 8 Skratch This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026. Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag. This week, Jerry Ferrara joins the Vanity Index Podcast to talk about teeing it up during the Entourage era, Tom Brady’s unforgettable cameo, and what it would look like if Turtle played in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the year 2026.


Chad and Wells also break down the traits of a high-IQ golfer and discuss Chad’s non-negotiables for organizing your golf bag.

]]> 2851 no Jim Nantz on the "hello friends" origin story, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:01:00 -0000 full 2 7 Skratch Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to. Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz joins this week’s episode of the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss the origin of his iconic “Hello friends” welcome, getting emotional in the booth, calling Tiger's 2019 Masters win, and tells an epic story of meeting the Queen of England alongside Arnold Palmer. He then gets introduced to the Burnerverse by Chad, blind-ranks 10 classic club logos, and reads a golf eulogy we can all relate to.

]]> 2854 no The PGA TOUR returns to Hollywood and influencer Paige Spiranac joins to talk about her new media venture It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties. Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of swipe right or left on top 100 courses. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0000 full 2 6 Skratch It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties. Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of swipe right or left on top 100 courses. It's a home game this week, with the Genesis Invitational returning to the Vanity Index backyard at Riviera Country Club after moving last year due to L.A. wildfires. Wells and Chad talk about what makes Riviera so special, and it's top-grossing Hollywood ties.

Then golf influencer and personality Paige Spiranac returns to the Vanity Index Podcast to discuss her new venture, Paige Co., talk tour pro thirst traps, and play a game of swipe right or left on top 100 courses.

]]> 2849 no Blake Griffin on similarities between golf and basketball, playing in celebrity pro-ams and his power five of pro golfers It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town. Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it up in pro-ams in front of a crowd. He also ranks celebrity golf swings, and chooses his starting five of pro golfers. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000 full 2 5 Skratch It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town. Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it up in pro-ams in front of a crowd. He also ranks celebrity golf swings, and chooses his starting five of pro golfers. It's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am week in Wells' hometown, so he reflects on his time working and attending the event as a kid and breaks down the go-to places in the area for those in town.


Then six-time NBA all-star Blake Griffin joins the show to talk about getting into the game towards the end of his career, why NBA players gravitate towards golf, the struggle of finding pants at 6'9", bringing vibes on the course, and teeing it up in pro-ams in front of a crowd. He also ranks celebrity golf swings, and chooses his starting five of pro golfers.

]]> 2853 no Rick Dees on his backyard course, caddieing at Augusta, breaking par with Van Halen and more Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle. Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:12:08 -0000 full 2 4 Skratch Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle. Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David. Chad and Wells recap Wells' week at the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions before diving into the WM Phoenix Open, the best kind of golf and which car is the ultimate golf vehicle.


Then the guys are joined by legendary radio personality Rick Dees to talk about his golf course inspired by Chicago Golf Club, providing corn for Pappy Van Winkle, caddieing for Mark O'Meara at Augusta National, teeing it up with Van Halen and a tipping lesson from Larry David.

]]> 2851 no Rules for an ace, crazy products from the PGA Show and Matt Leinart on charity outings, NIL deals & more It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando. They're then joined by former NFL quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart to chat about NIL deals in college, playing in front of a crowd, building a brand as an athlete, teeing it up at St Andrews, and his picks for PGA TOUR players as NFL positions. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:01 -0000 full 2 3 Skratch It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando. They're then joined by former NFL quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart to chat about NIL deals in college, playing in front of a crowd, building a brand as an athlete, teeing it up at St Andrews, and his picks for PGA TOUR players as NFL positions. It's a big week for Wells, who's teeing it up in the celebrity field in this week's LPGA Tournament of Champions. They discuss what it's like to tee it up with the top women in the game, and what his mindset is heading into the event. Then they break down an on-course arrest via helicopter, the rules for an official hole-in-one, and some of the craziest products that were spotted at the PGA Show in Orlando.


They're then joined by former NFL quarterback and 2004 Heisman winner Matt Leinart to chat about NIL deals in college, playing in front of a crowd, building a brand as an athlete, teeing it up at St Andrews, and his picks for PGA TOUR players as NFL positions.

]]> 2861 no Brooks is BACK, 2026 predictions and Andy Garcia on his ICONIC Landman Scotty Cameron The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter appearance came to be. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:20:47 -0000 full 2 2 Skratch The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter appearance came to be. The PGA TOUR is back in action, and the guys dive into Brooks Koepka's upcoming return before making their predictions for the 2026 season. Then they're joined by Academy Award nominee and Landman star Andy Garcia to talk about his journey into the game, drawing on-course style inspiration from the past, his lowest round ever that included an ace, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am and how his iconic Landman Scotty Cameron putter appearance came to be.

]]> 2854 no Andrew Santino on playing with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, biggest pet peeves on the course and meeting President Obama We're BACK for season two of the Vanity Index Podcast, now airing every Wednesday on Golf Channel at 10am EST. Comedian Andrew Santino joins Wells and Chad in this week's episode to talk about biggest pet peeves on the course, playing with celebrities and pro athletes, etiquette for peeing on the golf course, similarities between stand up and golf, and an epic story about meeting President Obama. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:33:30 -0000 full 2 1 Skratch We're BACK for season two of the Vanity Index Podcast, now airing every Wednesday on Golf Channel at 10am EST. Comedian Andrew Santino joins Wells and Chad in this week's episode to talk about biggest pet peeves on the course, playing with celebrities and pro athletes, etiquette for peeing on the golf course, similarities between stand up and golf, and an epic story about meeting President Obama. We're BACK for season two of the Vanity Index Podcast, now airing every Wednesday on Golf Channel at 10am EST.


Comedian Andrew Santino joins Wells and Chad in this week's episode to talk about biggest pet peeves on the course, playing with celebrities and pro athletes, etiquette for peeing on the golf course, similarities between stand up and golf, and an epic story about meeting President Obama.

]]> 2845 no The types of people you see at an ELITE club, a golf ethical dilemma and the BEST of VIP Season 1 As Season 1 of Vanity Index comes to a close, the boys look back at some of their favorite moments with guests like Billy Bush and Richard Kind.Then they dive into the most common types of people you see at an elite country club, their drink routine during a round, the best advice for someone trying to break 80 and a hilarious golf ethical dilemma involving night-vision goggles. Presented by ⁨JLabAudio⁩ . Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩ Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:21:10 -0000 full 1 40 Skratch As Season 1 of Vanity Index comes to a close, the boys look back at some of their favorite moments with guests like Billy Bush and Richard Kind.Then they dive into the most common types of people you see at an elite country club, their drink routine during a round, the best advice for someone trying to break 80 and a hilarious golf ethical dilemma involving night-vision goggles. Presented by ⁨JLabAudio⁩ . Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩ Sunglasses at knockaround.com. As Season 1 of Vanity Index comes to a close, the boys look back at some of their favorite moments with guests like Billy Bush and Richard Kind.Then they dive into the most common types of people you see at an elite country club, their drink routine during a round, the best advice for someone trying to break 80 and a hilarious golf ethical dilemma involving night-vision goggles.

Presented by ⁨JLabAudio⁩ .

Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of ⁨Knockaround⁩ Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

]]> 3209 no A CRAZY John Daly story, inside Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' freak out, and annoying American fans Big news VIPers, the boys are headed to TV! Beginning in January, you can catch Vanity Index every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel. On this week's episode, Wells and Chad discuss analog vs. digital golf, a "dream course" where club staff vote out members, annoying American fans, Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' locker room freak out, the proper amount of balls to pack for a golf trip, and blind rank the best tee times. Then Chad chats about recently spending time with John Daly where they talked about the Skins Game, his longest drive ever and the origin story of the John Daly drink. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:24:50 -0000 full 1 39 Skratch Big news VIPers, the boys are headed to TV! Beginning in January, you can catch Vanity Index every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel. On this week's episode, Wells and Chad discuss analog vs. digital golf, a "dream course" where club staff vote out members, annoying American fans, Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' locker room freak out, the proper amount of balls to pack for a golf trip, and blind rank the best tee times. Then Chad chats about recently spending time with John Daly where they talked about the Skins Game, his longest drive ever and the origin story of the John Daly drink. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Big news VIPers, the boys are headed to TV! Beginning in January, you can catch Vanity Index every Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.


On this week's episode, Wells and Chad discuss analog vs. digital golf, a "dream course" where club staff vote out members, annoying American fans, Ian Poulter's 'Full Swing' locker room freak out, the proper amount of balls to pack for a golf trip, and blind rank the best tee times.


Then Chad chats about recently spending time with John Daly where they talked about the Skins Game, his longest drive ever and the origin story of the John Daly drink.


Presented by JLab Audio.


Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

]]> 2905 no LIV Golf's new format, calling out slow play and the BEST college golf schools Getting penalized for slow play is one thing, getting put on a list in the locker room at your club is another. 😳 Chad and Wells discuss calling out pace of play violators, rules for wearing a glove, and LIV Golf's new format.Then they blind rank the best schools for college golf and debate if they'd rather have a hole-in-one at their home course or play an average round at their dream course.Presented by  JLabAudio .Get 20% off your first order of  Knockaround  with code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:43:57 -0000 full 1 38 Skratch Getting penalized for slow play is one thing, getting put on a list in the locker room at your club is another. 😳 Chad and Wells discuss calling out pace of play violators, rules for wearing a glove, and LIV Golf's new format.Then they blind rank the best schools for college golf and debate if they'd rather have a hole-in-one at their home course or play an average round at their dream course.Presented by  JLabAudio .Get 20% off your first order of  Knockaround  with code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com. Getting penalized for slow play is one thing, getting put on a list in the locker room at your club is another. 😳 Chad and Wells discuss calling out pace of play violators, rules for wearing a glove, and LIV Golf's new format.Then they blind rank the best schools for college golf and debate if they'd rather have a hole-in-one at their home course or play an average round at their dream course.Presented by  JLabAudio .Get 20% off your first order of  Knockaround  with code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com.

]]> 2953 no An argument FOR and AGAINST a Punched-Greens Discount Should you automatically get a discount for aerated greens? It's complicated. On today's show, Chad Mumm and Wells Adams weigh in on the punched-greens discount dilemma, rate U.S. courses using the iconic Michelin Star criteria, and Chad blind ranks the "best dressed golfers" only to get completely blindsided at the end (sorry, Chad). Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of  Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full 1 37 Skratch Should you automatically get a discount for aerated greens? It's complicated. On today's show, Chad Mumm and Wells Adams weigh in on the punched-greens discount dilemma, rate U.S. courses using the iconic Michelin Star criteria, and Chad blind ranks the "best dressed golfers" only to get completely blindsided at the end (sorry, Chad). Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of  Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Should you automatically get a discount for aerated greens? It's complicated. On today's show, Chad Mumm and Wells Adams weigh in on the punched-greens discount dilemma, rate U.S. courses using the iconic Michelin Star criteria, and Chad blind ranks the "best dressed golfers" only to get completely blindsided at the end (sorry, Chad).

Presented by JLab Audio.

Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of  Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com.

]]> 2754 no Tour pros regaining amateur status, pre-round rituals, and the money game more people should play What injury?! Wells details his lights out round while playing with a bad back before Chad talks about his recent rounds in the Northeast and why more people need to play the money game 9-0. Then they dive into former PGA TOUR player Colt Knost's announcement that he's attempting to regain his amateur status, and debate if former tour pros should be allowed to do so. They also blind rank pre-round rituals and share their go to habits before teeing it up. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround sunglasses at knockaround.com. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:06:27 -0000 full 1 36 Skratch What injury?! Wells details his lights out round while playing with a bad back before Chad talks about his recent rounds in the Northeast and why more people need to play the money game 9-0. Then they dive into former PGA TOUR player Colt Knost's announcement that he's attempting to regain his amateur status, and debate if former tour pros should be allowed to do so. They also blind rank pre-round rituals and share their go to habits before teeing it up. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround sunglasses at knockaround.com. What injury?! Wells details his lights out round while playing with a bad back before Chad talks about his recent rounds in the Northeast and why more people need to play the money game 9-0. Then they dive into former PGA TOUR player Colt Knost's announcement that he's attempting to regain his amateur status, and debate if former tour pros should be allowed to do so. They also blind rank pre-round rituals and share their go to habits before teeing it up.


Presented by JLab.


Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround sunglasses at knockaround.com.

]]> 3381 no How to join a private club, golf cart etiquette and the SCARIEST shots on the course Fall is upon us, which means golf season is coming to a close for some courses across the United States. Chad and Wells discuss the USGA's active and inactive seasons before blind ranking the 10 scariest shots on the golf course and debating the proper way to read a putt. Then they dive into the dos and don'ts of golf cart etiquette before breaking down everything you need to know about how to join a private country club. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:09:13 -0000 full 1 35 Skratch Fall is upon us, which means golf season is coming to a close for some courses across the United States. Chad and Wells discuss the USGA's active and inactive seasons before blind ranking the 10 scariest shots on the golf course and debating the proper way to read a putt. Then they dive into the dos and don'ts of golf cart etiquette before breaking down everything you need to know about how to join a private country club. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Fall is upon us, which means golf season is coming to a close for some courses across the United States. Chad and Wells discuss the USGA's active and inactive seasons before blind ranking the 10 scariest shots on the golf course and debating the proper way to read a putt.

Then they dive into the dos and don'ts of golf cart etiquette before breaking down everything you need to know about how to join a private country club.

Presented by JLab Audio.

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]]> 3327 no The BIGGEST dos and don'ts for golfers, Skins Game details and the best Northeast golf Chad and Wells discuss their recent rounds in the Northeast before diving into the biggest dos and don't for golfers.Then Chad breaks down all the details about the Skins Game format and how it came to be after a hiatus.Presented by  JLab Audio .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround  Sunglasses at knockaround.com Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:12:01 -0000 full 1 34 Skratch Chad and Wells discuss their recent rounds in the Northeast before diving into the biggest dos and don't for golfers.Then Chad breaks down all the details about the Skins Game format and how it came to be after a hiatus.Presented by  JLab Audio .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround  Sunglasses at knockaround.com Chad and Wells discuss their recent rounds in the Northeast before diving into the biggest dos and don't for golfers.Then Chad breaks down all the details about the Skins Game format and how it came to be after a hiatus.Presented by  JLab Audio .Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround  Sunglasses at knockaround.com

]]> 3154 no The Skins Game is BACK, a rowdy Ryder Cup, and designer Jon Buscemi on the state of golf culture Chad and Wells dive into fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, Europe's win, alternatives to the "Envelope Rule", and why American fans need to get better at chants. Chad also details the revival of the Skins Game, which is returning on Black Friday at Panther National with Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley and Xander Schauffele. Then Chad is joined by fashion designer Jon Buscemi at our Skratch Clubhouse to chat about getting into fashion in the third grade, his sneaker obsession, how Stephen Malbon re-introduced him to the game in his 40s, why skate culture and golf culture are similar, and the go-to signs of someone you don't want to gamble on the course with. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:05:00 -0000 full 1 33 Skratch Chad and Wells dive into fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, Europe's win, alternatives to the "Envelope Rule", and why American fans need to get better at chants. Chad also details the revival of the Skins Game, which is returning on Black Friday at Panther National with Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley and Xander Schauffele. Then Chad is joined by fashion designer Jon Buscemi at our Skratch Clubhouse to chat about getting into fashion in the third grade, his sneaker obsession, how Stephen Malbon re-introduced him to the game in his 40s, why skate culture and golf culture are similar, and the go-to signs of someone you don't want to gamble on the course with. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com Chad and Wells dive into fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, Europe's win, alternatives to the "Envelope Rule", and why American fans need to get better at chants. Chad also details the revival of the Skins Game, which is returning on Black Friday at Panther National with Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood, Keegan Bradley and Xander Schauffele.

Then Chad is joined by fashion designer Jon Buscemi at our Skratch Clubhouse to chat about getting into fashion in the third grade, his sneaker obsession, how Stephen Malbon re-introduced him to the game in his 40s, why skate culture and golf culture are similar, and the go-to signs of someone you don't want to gamble on the course with.

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]]> 3854 no Erik Anders Lang on filming in war-torn Ukraine, Anthony Bourdain and the one place on his bucket list Adventures in Golf host and Random Golf Club founder Erik Anders Lang joined this week's episode to discuss the newest season of AIG, his experience filming in Ukraine, playing the brand new Mike Keiser-designed Rodeo Dunes in Colorado, the one place that's still on his bucket list, being an early adapter of YouTube golf, and why people considered him the Anthony Bourdain of golf. Presented by  ⁨JLab Audio⁩. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of  ⁨Knockaround⁩  sunglasses at knockaround.com Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:56:35 -0000 full 1 32 Skratch Adventures in Golf host and Random Golf Club founder Erik Anders Lang joined this week's episode to discuss the newest season of AIG, his experience filming in Ukraine, playing the brand new Mike Keiser-designed Rodeo Dunes in Colorado, the one place that's still on his bucket list, being an early adapter of YouTube golf, and why people considered him the Anthony Bourdain of golf. Presented by  ⁨JLab Audio⁩. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of  ⁨Knockaround⁩  sunglasses at knockaround.com Adventures in Golf host and Random Golf Club founder Erik Anders Lang joined this week's episode to discuss the newest season of AIG, his experience filming in Ukraine, playing the brand new Mike Keiser-designed Rodeo Dunes in Colorado, the one place that's still on his bucket list, being an early adapter of YouTube golf, and why people considered him the Anthony Bourdain of golf.


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]]> 3558 no Pau Gasol on pandemic golf, Spanish legends of the game, and the Ryder Cup Celebrity match Chad and Wells debate the best golf region in the U.S. and reminisce on being cart boys before being joined by NBA All-Star Pau Gasol to chat about his journey into golf during the pandemic, the importance of camaraderie in the game, and the legacy of Spanish golfers like Seve Ballesteros. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:15:41 -0000 full 1 31 Skratch Chad and Wells debate the best golf region in the U.S. and reminisce on being cart boys before being joined by NBA All-Star Pau Gasol to chat about his journey into golf during the pandemic, the importance of camaraderie in the game, and the legacy of Spanish golfers like Seve Ballesteros. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order of Knockaround Sunglasses at knockaround.com. Chad and Wells debate the best golf region in the U.S. and reminisce on being cart boys before being joined by NBA All-Star Pau Gasol to chat about his journey into golf during the pandemic, the importance of camaraderie in the game, and the legacy of Spanish golfers like Seve Ballesteros.


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]]> 2844 no NFL MVP Boomer Esiason on the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, New York sports fans and playing BIG money games Wells Adams and Chad Mumm chat about Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's wins heading into the Ryder Cup before blind ranking the douchiest moves in golf and recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point. Then they're joined by WFAN Sports radio host and former NFL MVP quarterback Boomer Esiason to chat about getting into golf his rookie season, big money games, the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, playing Pebble Beach with Skratch and the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:03:43 -0000 full 1 30 Skratch Wells Adams and Chad Mumm chat about Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's wins heading into the Ryder Cup before blind ranking the douchiest moves in golf and recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point. Then they're joined by WFAN Sports radio host and former NFL MVP quarterback Boomer Esiason to chat about getting into golf his rookie season, big money games, the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, playing Pebble Beach with Skratch and the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Wells Adams and Chad Mumm chat about Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's wins heading into the Ryder Cup before blind ranking the douchiest moves in golf and recapping the Walker Cup at Cypress Point.


Then they're joined by WFAN Sports radio host and former NFL MVP quarterback Boomer Esiason to chat about getting into golf his rookie season, big money games, the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, playing Pebble Beach with Skratch and the Boomer Esiason Foundation.


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]]> 3995 no Tour Pro vs. Mid-Am Stick–Who Actually Makes More Money? Chad and Wells are joined by Pro Shop Head of Finance Vinny Gabriele to break down the numbers of how much money a top 125-150 PGA TOUR pro actually takes home, and if a top mid-amateur champion has it better. Then they play a game of Would You Rather, chat about Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley's fashion, and more.Presented by  JLab Audio.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:10:22 -0000 full 1 29 Skratch Chad and Wells are joined by Pro Shop Head of Finance Vinny Gabriele to break down the numbers of how much money a top 125-150 PGA TOUR pro actually takes home, and if a top mid-amateur champion has it better. Then they play a game of Would You Rather, chat about Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley's fashion, and more.Presented by  JLab Audio.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Chad and Wells are joined by Pro Shop Head of Finance Vinny Gabriele to break down the numbers of how much money a top 125-150 PGA TOUR pro actually takes home, and if a top mid-amateur champion has it better. Then they play a game of Would You Rather, chat about Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley's fashion, and more.Presented by  JLab Audio.Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com

]]> 2771 no Colt Knost's Wild Broadcasting Stories and Memories from THAT Walker Cup Team Chad and Wells call out a TikTok creator for lying on his resume and debate how much they'd be willing to pay to get their bag replaced if lost while traveling. Then former PGA TOUR pro Colt Knost joins to preview the Walker Cup and talk about his time on the team, including a hilarious Dustin Johnston story, and share some of his favorite moments from calling golf. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" on knockaround.com for 20% off your first pair. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:36:53 -0000 full 1 28 Skratch Chad and Wells call out a TikTok creator for lying on his resume and debate how much they'd be willing to pay to get their bag replaced if lost while traveling. Then former PGA TOUR pro Colt Knost joins to preview the Walker Cup and talk about his time on the team, including a hilarious Dustin Johnston story, and share some of his favorite moments from calling golf. Presented by JLab Audio. Use code "VanityIndex20" on knockaround.com for 20% off your first pair. Chad and Wells call out a TikTok creator for lying on his resume and debate how much they'd be willing to pay to get their bag replaced if lost while traveling.


Then former PGA TOUR pro Colt Knost joins to preview the Walker Cup and talk about his time on the team, including a hilarious Dustin Johnston story, and share some of his favorite moments from calling golf.


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]]> 2937 yes Inside golf's "burnerverse" and the one thing you should NEVER do in the pro shop as a guest Chad and Wells dive into golf's "burnerverse" and the big debate about merch hauls before discussing pro shop etiquette as a guest and the signs of being at a nice country club. Ahead of Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captain's picks, they discuss if the captain should choose himself and rank the best moments of the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:12:05 -0000 full 1 27 Skratch Chad and Wells dive into golf's "burnerverse" and the big debate about merch hauls before discussing pro shop etiquette as a guest and the signs of being at a nice country club. Ahead of Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captain's picks, they discuss if the captain should choose himself and rank the best moments of the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com. Chad and Wells dive into golf's "burnerverse" and the big debate about merch hauls before discussing pro shop etiquette as a guest and the signs of being at a nice country club. Ahead of Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup captain's picks, they discuss if the captain should choose himself and rank the best moments of the 2025 PGA TOUR season.


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]]> 3281 no Jimmy Roberts on rowdy Ryder Cup fans, filming Tin Cup and his favorite golf story of ALL TIME Wells puts Chad to the test with a blind ranking of the best professional golf swings before legendary sportscaster Jimmy Roberts joins to talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup, New York sports fans, golf in the Olympics, interviewing Rory after the Masters, his time with Kevin Costner filming Tin Cup and his all-time favorite golf story. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:07:16 -0000 full 1 26 Skratch Wells puts Chad to the test with a blind ranking of the best professional golf swings before legendary sportscaster Jimmy Roberts joins to talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup, New York sports fans, golf in the Olympics, interviewing Rory after the Masters, his time with Kevin Costner filming Tin Cup and his all-time favorite golf story. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Wells puts Chad to the test with a blind ranking of the best professional golf swings before legendary sportscaster Jimmy Roberts joins to talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup, New York sports fans, golf in the Olympics, interviewing Rory after the Masters, his time with Kevin Costner filming Tin Cup and his all-time favorite golf story.


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]]> 4209 no Jordan Davis on Jim Nantz roasting his game, not giving gimmes and the Nashville golf scene Wells and Chad debate when a hole-in-one actually counts, chat about the hardest golf courses they've ever played, and break down the rules of "relaxed golf." Then country music star Jordan Davis joins to talk about teeing it up on the road, the Nashville golf scene, convincing courses to do a ticket swap for tee times, celebrity pro-ams, his go-to style on the course, that viral video of Jim Nantz talking shit about his golf game, and why he never gives gimmes. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:18:57 -0000 full 1 25 Skratch Wells and Chad debate when a hole-in-one actually counts, chat about the hardest golf courses they've ever played, and break down the rules of "relaxed golf." Then country music star Jordan Davis joins to talk about teeing it up on the road, the Nashville golf scene, convincing courses to do a ticket swap for tee times, celebrity pro-ams, his go-to style on the course, that viral video of Jim Nantz talking shit about his golf game, and why he never gives gimmes. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com. Wells and Chad debate when a hole-in-one actually counts, chat about the hardest golf courses they've ever played, and break down the rules of "relaxed golf."

Then country music star Jordan Davis joins to talk about teeing it up on the road, the Nashville golf scene, convincing courses to do a ticket swap for tee times, celebrity pro-ams, his go-to style on the course, that viral video of Jim Nantz talking shit about his golf game, and why he never gives gimmes.

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]]> 3509 no Richard Kind on Sean Connery cheating, George Clooney's golf game and an all-time Lee Trevino story The name of the game is now... fighting? Wells and Chad dive into the recent trend of fist fights on the golf course before discussing major venues and why the Players should (or shouldn't be?) the fifth men's major. Then Hollywood actor, comedian and ICON Richard Kind joins to share how he got into the game as a young actor, catching a Sean Connery cheating in front of him, the time he won a charity pro-am with a sandbagging partner, George Clooney's athletic ability, and an all-time Lee Trevino story. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com for 20% off your first purchase. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:08:13 -0000 full 1 24 Skratch The name of the game is now... fighting? Wells and Chad dive into the recent trend of fist fights on the golf course before discussing major venues and why the Players should (or shouldn't be?) the fifth men's major. Then Hollywood actor, comedian and ICON Richard Kind joins to share how he got into the game as a young actor, catching a Sean Connery cheating in front of him, the time he won a charity pro-am with a sandbagging partner, George Clooney's athletic ability, and an all-time Lee Trevino story. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" at knockaround.com for 20% off your first purchase. The name of the game is now... fighting? Wells and Chad dive into the recent trend of fist fights on the golf course before discussing major venues and why the Players should (or shouldn't be?) the fifth men's major.


Then Hollywood actor, comedian and ICON Richard Kind joins to share how he got into the game as a young actor, catching a Sean Connery cheating in front of him, the time he won a charity pro-am with a sandbagging partner, George Clooney's athletic ability, and an all-time Lee Trevino story.


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]]> 3735 yes Spilling secrets from the set of Happy Gilmore 2 As the co-producer of Happy Gilmore 2, Chad brings you on set to spill all the behind-the-scenes moments you don't see on screen. He breaks down how they convinced Scottie Scheffler to get arrested (again), the one thing Travis Kelce would do between every scene, his daughter's cameo, why Michael Block was almost the Happy Gilmore body double, and the players they couldn't get to be part of the film. Then he breaks down the New York City world premiere, including why Scottie Scheffler's Claret Jug was missing at the start, the celebrity sightings on the green carpet, Adam Sandler's touching introduction and the wild afterparty. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order at knockaround.com. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:36:39 -0000 full 1 23 Skratch As the co-producer of Happy Gilmore 2, Chad brings you on set to spill all the behind-the-scenes moments you don't see on screen. He breaks down how they convinced Scottie Scheffler to get arrested (again), the one thing Travis Kelce would do between every scene, his daughter's cameo, why Michael Block was almost the Happy Gilmore body double, and the players they couldn't get to be part of the film. Then he breaks down the New York City world premiere, including why Scottie Scheffler's Claret Jug was missing at the start, the celebrity sightings on the green carpet, Adam Sandler's touching introduction and the wild afterparty. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order at knockaround.com. As the co-producer of Happy Gilmore 2, Chad brings you on set to spill all the behind-the-scenes moments you don't see on screen. He breaks down how they convinced Scottie Scheffler to get arrested (again), the one thing Travis Kelce would do between every scene, his daughter's cameo, why Michael Block was almost the Happy Gilmore body double, and the players they couldn't get to be part of the film. Then he breaks down the New York City world premiere, including why Scottie Scheffler's Claret Jug was missing at the start, the celebrity sightings on the green carpet, Adam Sandler's touching introduction and the wild afterparty. Presented by JLab.


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]]> 3142 no Overhaulin's Chris Jacobs on the the biggest life events he'd miss for golf, the WORST thing caddies can do, and his gripe with LIV Golf Overhaulin' host Chris Jacobs joins this week's episode to discussing growing up golfing and caddying in the Chicagoland area, the biggest life events he'd miss for golf, why he hates LIV Golf's shotgun start and more. Presented by JLab. Use promo code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order at Knockaround.com. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:24:58 -0000 full 1 22 Skratch Overhaulin' host Chris Jacobs joins this week's episode to discussing growing up golfing and caddying in the Chicagoland area, the biggest life events he'd miss for golf, why he hates LIV Golf's shotgun start and more. Presented by JLab. Use promo code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first order at Knockaround.com. Overhaulin' host Chris Jacobs joins this week's episode to discussing growing up golfing and caddying in the Chicagoland area, the biggest life events he'd miss for golf, why he hates LIV Golf's shotgun start and more.


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]]> 4049 no Galen Gering on teeing it up with celebrities, BIG money games and more Days of our Lives actor Galen Gering joins this week's episode of the Vanity index Podcast to talk about playing in celebrity pro-ams, clubs that require pants on the course, remembering lines, when he first got into the game, teeing it up with athletes, and why Michael Strahan still owes him money. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:33:59 -0000 full 1 23 Skratch Days of our Lives actor Galen Gering joins this week's episode of the Vanity index Podcast to talk about playing in celebrity pro-ams, clubs that require pants on the course, remembering lines, when he first got into the game, teeing it up with athletes, and why Michael Strahan still owes him money. Days of our Lives actor Galen Gering joins this week's episode of the Vanity index Podcast to talk about playing in celebrity pro-ams, clubs that require pants on the course, remembering lines, when he first got into the game, teeing it up with athletes, and why Michael Strahan still owes him money.

]]> 3658 no Will Zalatoris on filming Happy Gilmore 2, getting to know Adam Sandler and the best celebrity golfers PGA TOUR winner Will Zalatoris joins Vanity Index to dive into filming Happy Gilmore 2, playing with celebrity golfers, gambling on the course, playing junior golf against Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, and why Adam Sandler might be the only person who could reunite PGA TOUR and LIV Golf players. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:21:07 -0000 full 1 20 Skratch PGA TOUR winner Will Zalatoris joins Vanity Index to dive into filming Happy Gilmore 2, playing with celebrity golfers, gambling on the course, playing junior golf against Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, and why Adam Sandler might be the only person who could reunite PGA TOUR and LIV Golf players. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% off your first purchase at knockaround.com PGA TOUR winner Will Zalatoris joins Vanity Index to dive into filming Happy Gilmore 2, playing with celebrity golfers, gambling on the course, playing junior golf against Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, and why Adam Sandler might be the only person who could reunite PGA TOUR and LIV Golf players. Presented by JLab.


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]]> 3209 no Billy Bush on the greatest (or worst?) hole-in-one story ever, beating John Elway in a member-guest and the club that changed his game Television host Billy Bush joins this week's episode to chat about the Masters, beating John Elway in his member-guest, taking money from friends on the course, buddies trips, why an L.A. Golf putter changed his game, and the greatest hole-in-one story ever. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% your first purchase at knockaround.com. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:35:09 -0000 full 1 19 Skratch Television host Billy Bush joins this week's episode to chat about the Masters, beating John Elway in his member-guest, taking money from friends on the course, buddies trips, why an L.A. Golf putter changed his game, and the greatest hole-in-one story ever. Presented by JLab. Use code "VanityIndex20" for 20% your first purchase at knockaround.com. Television host Billy Bush joins this week's episode to chat about the Masters, beating John Elway in his member-guest, taking money from friends on the course, buddies trips, why an L.A. Golf putter changed his game, and the greatest hole-in-one story ever.


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]]> 3934 yes Yip Strickler on investigating handicaps, calling out Patrick Mahomes, sandbagging stories and more Golf's unofficial handicap investigative journalist Yip Strickler joins this week's episode to dive into how he got into "golf journalism", calling out vanity indexes, member-members, the Greg Norman video that got taken down, and the most egregious sandbagging he's encountered. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:22:00 -0000 full 1 18 Skratch Golf's unofficial handicap investigative journalist Yip Strickler joins this week's episode to dive into how he got into "golf journalism", calling out vanity indexes, member-members, the Greg Norman video that got taken down, and the most egregious sandbagging he's encountered. Golf's unofficial handicap investigative journalist Yip Strickler joins this week's episode to dive into how he got into "golf journalism", calling out vanity indexes, member-members, the Greg Norman video that got taken down, and the most egregious sandbagging he's encountered.

]]> 3052 no Dexter Fowler on how he dropped his handicap, why he doesn't gamble on the course, and an epic Tiger story Former MLB center fielder Dexter Fowler joins this week's episode to chat about how he got into the game, why lessons made him worse, playing pro-ams, why he doesn't like to play for money, and duck-hooking it in front of Tiger Woods. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:15:19 -0000 full 1 17 Skratch Former MLB center fielder Dexter Fowler joins this week's episode to chat about how he got into the game, why lessons made him worse, playing pro-ams, why he doesn't like to play for money, and duck-hooking it in front of Tiger Woods. Former MLB center fielder Dexter Fowler joins this week's episode to chat about how he got into the game, why lessons made him worse, playing pro-ams, why he doesn't like to play for money, and duck-hooking it in front of Tiger Woods.

]]> 4514 no U.S. Open preview and chatting golf, fitness and more with Kendall Toole Chad and Wells preview the U.S. Open and Oakmont before chatting with former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole on getting into the game after a break up, fighting over the cart AUX cord, women's golf fashion, fitness and golf and more. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:28:06 -0000 full 1 16 Skratch Chad and Wells preview the U.S. Open and Oakmont before chatting with former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole on getting into the game after a break up, fighting over the cart AUX cord, women's golf fashion, fitness and golf and more. Chad and Wells preview the U.S. Open and Oakmont before chatting with former Peloton instructor Kendall Toole on getting into the game after a break up, fighting over the cart AUX cord, women's golf fashion, fitness and golf and more.

]]> 3316 no The Dos and Don'ts of Golf Logos Chad and Wells break down the rules of wearing logos from famous clubs and tournaments and dive into "Johnny Chop's Guidelines for Golf Logos"–a mysterious list of commandments that appears in the Maidstone Men's Locker Room. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:26:27 -0000 full 1 15 Skratch Chad and Wells break down the rules of wearing logos from famous clubs and tournaments and dive into "Johnny Chop's Guidelines for Golf Logos"–a mysterious list of commandments that appears in the Maidstone Men's Locker Room. Chad and Wells break down the rules of wearing logos from famous clubs and tournaments and dive into "Johnny Chop's Guidelines for Golf Logos"–a mysterious list of commandments that appears in the Maidstone Men's Locker Room.

]]> 3707 no Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Collins on their new YouTube series, talking trash on the course, playing with Tiger and more Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and golf reporter Michael Collins joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about their new golf series on YouTube, learning from Tiger Woods, buddies trips, playing money games, legendary courses and more. Tue, 27 May 2025 22:06:52 -0000 full 1 14 Skratch Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and golf reporter Michael Collins joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about their new golf series on YouTube, learning from Tiger Woods, buddies trips, playing money games, legendary courses and more. Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and golf reporter Michael Collins joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about their new golf series on YouTube, learning from Tiger Woods, buddies trips, playing money games, legendary courses and more.

]]> 3574 no Paige Spiranac on the SLOWEST celebrity golfer, a lesson from Tiger and the one golf bet she lost The OG golf influencer Paige Spiranac joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about the evolution of her career, playing for money, celebrities sliding into her DMs and more. Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 Skratch The OG golf influencer Paige Spiranac joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about the evolution of her career, playing for money, celebrities sliding into her DMs and more. The OG golf influencer Paige Spiranac joined this week's episode of Vanity Index to talk about the evolution of her career, playing for money, celebrities sliding into her DMs and more.

]]> 3574 no A Spontaneous Old Course Trip with Chris Harrison Wells Adams joins Chris Harrison on an impromptu trip to Scotland to play the Old Course at St. Andrews and discuss the Bachelor franchise, playing golf in Scotland, Chris' short-lived golf podcast, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and more. Tue, 13 May 2025 21:05:13 -0000 full 1 12 Skratch Wells Adams joins Chris Harrison on an impromptu trip to Scotland to play the Old Course at St. Andrews and discuss the Bachelor franchise, playing golf in Scotland, Chris' short-lived golf podcast, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and more. Wells Adams joins Chris Harrison on an impromptu trip to Scotland to play the Old Course at St. Andrews and discuss the Bachelor franchise, playing golf in Scotland, Chris' short-lived golf podcast, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and more.

]]> 4205 yes Sean Malto on MOST money he's played for, President handicaps and the similarities between golf and skateboarding Skateboarder Sean Malto joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams to discuss the similarities between golf and skating, playing big money games, the best piece of advice he got from Stephen Malbon, and the top five president handicaps. Tue, 06 May 2025 17:05:16 -0000 full 1 11 Skratch Skateboarder Sean Malto joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams to discuss the similarities between golf and skating, playing big money games, the best piece of advice he got from Stephen Malbon, and the top five president handicaps. Skateboarder Sean Malto joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams to discuss the similarities between golf and skating, playing big money games, the best piece of advice he got from Stephen Malbon, and the top five president handicaps.

]]> 3483 yes Scott Caan on Golf Gambling Rules, How to Dress On-Course—and the Caddie Tip He HATES Actor Scott Caan, best known for his roles in Entourage, Hawaii Five-O and Ocean's Eleven, joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams on this week's episode of Vanity Index to discuss how he got into the game, golf fashion, playing with caddies and gambling on the course. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:46:01 -0000 full 1 10 Skratch Actor Scott Caan, best known for his roles in Entourage, Hawaii Five-O and Ocean's Eleven, joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams on this week's episode of Vanity Index to discuss how he got into the game, golf fashion, playing with caddies and gambling on the course. Actor Scott Caan, best known for his roles in Entourage, Hawaii Five-O and Ocean's Eleven, joins Chad Mumm and Wells Adams on this week's episode of Vanity Index to discuss how he got into the game, golf fashion, playing with caddies and gambling on the course.

]]> 2872 yes Charlie Day on Hollywood golf, a buddies trip to Scotland and his lowest round EVER Chad and Wells are joined by actor Charlie Day to chat about gambling on the course, teeing off in front of Joe Pesci, playing golf in Scotland, trying out for college baseball, and shooting his lowest round ever last year. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:35:18 -0000 full 1 9 Skratch Chad and Wells are joined by actor Charlie Day to chat about gambling on the course, teeing off in front of Joe Pesci, playing golf in Scotland, trying out for college baseball, and shooting his lowest round ever last year. Chad and Wells are joined by actor Charlie Day to chat about gambling on the course, teeing off in front of Joe Pesci, playing golf in Scotland, trying out for college baseball, and shooting his lowest round ever last year.

]]> 4047 no LIVE in Augusta: Augusta National IYKYKs, when to wear Masters gear, and the great sandwich debate Chad Mumm and Wells Adams are coming to you LIVE from the Wheels Up Clubhouse in Augusta to talk all things Masters, including which sandwich is the best, when you can actually wear Masters logo gear, and the best IYKYK things about Augusta National. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:26:47 -0000 full 1 8 Skratch Chad Mumm and Wells Adams are coming to you LIVE from the Wheels Up Clubhouse in Augusta to talk all things Masters, including which sandwich is the best, when you can actually wear Masters logo gear, and the best IYKYK things about Augusta National. Chad Mumm and Wells Adams are coming to you LIVE from the Wheels Up Clubhouse in Augusta to talk all things Masters, including which sandwich is the best, when you can actually wear Masters logo gear, and the best IYKYK things about Augusta National.

]]> 2475 no The Masters Episode with Mike Weir and Michelle Money Chad and Wells are joined by 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir and his wife, and fellow Bachelor Franchise alum, Michelle Money to talk all things Masters, including the cost of the Champions Dinner, his legacy as a Canadian golfer and if he has an Augusta National member number. They also dive into his captaincy at the 2024 Presidents Cup, the role of captain's wives and what it's like having 'Full Swing' cameras in the locker room. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 7 Skratch Chad and Wells are joined by 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir and his wife, and fellow Bachelor Franchise alum, Michelle Money to talk all things Masters, including the cost of the Champions Dinner, his legacy as a Canadian golfer and if he has an Augusta National member number. They also dive into his captaincy at the 2024 Presidents Cup, the role of captain's wives and what it's like having 'Full Swing' cameras in the locker room. Chad and Wells are joined by 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir and his wife, and fellow Bachelor Franchise alum, Michelle Money to talk all things Masters, including the cost of the Champions Dinner, his legacy as a Canadian golfer and if he has an Augusta National member number. They also dive into his captaincy at the 2024 Presidents Cup, the role of captain's wives and what it's like having 'Full Swing' cameras in the locker room.

]]> 4208 no Inside Gary Woodland's 'Full Swing' health journey, Justin Rose's Open Championship run, and the best athletes on TOUR Chad Mumm and Wells Adams discuss the best places to play near Augusta, Georgia and the IYKYK aspects of the Masters before being joined by 'Full Swing' showrunner Pat Dimon to dive into the behind-the-scenes of filming Gary Woodland's brain surgery recovery, Justin Rose's run at the Open Championship and more. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:54:44 -0000 full 1 6 Skratch Chad Mumm and Wells Adams discuss the best places to play near Augusta, Georgia and the IYKYK aspects of the Masters before being joined by 'Full Swing' showrunner Pat Dimon to dive into the behind-the-scenes of filming Gary Woodland's brain surgery recovery, Justin Rose's run at the Open Championship and more. Chad Mumm and Wells Adams discuss the best places to play near Augusta, Georgia and the IYKYK aspects of the Masters before being joined by 'Full Swing' showrunner Pat Dimon to dive into the behind-the-scenes of filming Gary Woodland's brain surgery recovery, Justin Rose's run at the Open Championship and more.

]]> 2834 no Min Woo Lee on the Olympics, Australian golf, and being in 'Full Swing' Chad and Wells dive into the Olympics episode of 'Full Swing' and are joined by Min Woo Lee to discuss the Paris Games, Aussies on TOUR, playing with celebrities and more. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:11:44 -0000 full 1 5 Skratch Chad and Wells dive into the Olympics episode of 'Full Swing' and are joined by Min Woo Lee to discuss the Paris Games, Aussies on TOUR, playing with celebrities and more. Chad and Wells dive into the Olympics episode of 'Full Swing' and are joined by Min Woo Lee to discuss the Paris Games, Aussies on TOUR, playing with celebrities and more.

]]> 3618 no The Best Caddies on TOUR, Caddie Rules and Sahith Theegala Chad and Wells discuss the rules of using a caddie, the best caddies on TOUR, and chat with Sahith Theegala. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:59:51 -0000 full 1 4 Skratch Chad and Wells discuss the rules of using a caddie, the best caddies on TOUR, and chat with Sahith Theegala. Chad and Wells discuss the rules of using a caddie, the best caddies on TOUR, and chat with Sahith Theegala.

]]> 3088 no The Scottie Arrest Episode with PGA CEO Seth Waugh Chad and Wells chat with former PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh about Scottie Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest, golf during COVID, playing in pro-ams and more. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:27:17 -0000 full 1 3 Skratch Chad and Wells chat with former PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh about Scottie Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest, golf during COVID, playing in pro-ams and more. Chad and Wells chat with former PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh about Scottie Scheffler's PGA Championship arrest, golf during COVID, playing in pro-ams and more.

]]> 3292 no Are Green Jackets Illegal Outside of Augusta? Plus: Jim Nantz Backyard Stories, Taylor Swift's 'Full Swing' Influence, and Playing Pine Valley with JT In this episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, Chad tells a story of hitting balls in Jim Nantz's backyard (and who's made an ace back there). Plus, more never-before-heard stories from 'Full Swing' season three, including how the crew saved Sahith Theegala from missing his first TOUR Championship. Also—how bonding over Taylor Swift got Shane Lowry on the show and Wells' night out with Lowry in Memphis. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:55:48 -0000 full 1 2 Skratch In this episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, Chad tells a story of hitting balls in Jim Nantz's backyard (and who's made an ace back there). Plus, more never-before-heard stories from 'Full Swing' season three, including how the crew saved Sahith Theegala from missing his first TOUR Championship. Also—how bonding over Taylor Swift got Shane Lowry on the show and Wells' night out with Lowry in Memphis. In this episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, Chad tells a story of hitting balls in Jim Nantz's backyard (and who's made an ace back there). Plus, more never-before-heard stories from 'Full Swing' season three, including how the crew saved Sahith Theegala from missing his first TOUR Championship. Also—how bonding over Taylor Swift got Shane Lowry on the show and Wells' night out with Lowry in Memphis.

]]> 3277 no Working with Adam Sandler, Big Emotions at Augusta, and How 'Full Swing' Actually Happened In the first episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, golf sickos and VIPs Chad Mumm and Wells Adams explain, first and foremost, what the hell a Vanity Index is, before diving behind the scenes of the premiere episode of 'Full Swing' Season 3, now streaming on Netflix. From emotional trips to Augusta and Neal Shipley's first reaction to playing with Tiger Woods, Mumm and the producers of the show share never before heard insights from the set. Also in the episode, why the guys love Adam Sandler and how Chad got Rory on the show. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:33:06 -0000 full 1 1 Skratch In the first episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, golf sickos and VIPs Chad Mumm and Wells Adams explain, first and foremost, what the hell a Vanity Index is, before diving behind the scenes of the premiere episode of 'Full Swing' Season 3, now streaming on Netflix. From emotional trips to Augusta and Neal Shipley's first reaction to playing with Tiger Woods, Mumm and the producers of the show share never before heard insights from the set. Also in the episode, why the guys love Adam Sandler and how Chad got Rory on the show. In the first episode of the Vanity Index Podcast, golf sickos and VIPs Chad Mumm and Wells Adams explain, first and foremost, what the hell a Vanity Index is, before diving behind the scenes of the premiere episode of 'Full Swing' Season 3, now streaming on Netflix. From emotional trips to Augusta and Neal Shipley's first reaction to playing with Tiger Woods, Mumm and the producers of the show share never before heard insights from the set. Also in the episode, why the guys love Adam Sandler and how Chad got Rory on the show.

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