Killing Time: Golf Podcasts

If you find yourself itching for some golf talk on your commute, or just waiting for your tee time, here are some good podcasts to scratch that itch. Podcasts are a great way to deep dive into subjects that you love, are intrigued by, or just to pass the time. 

So whether you have 30 minutes, or several hours to kill, these podcasts consist of high-quality golf podcasts across instruction, equipment, tour talk, and culture—plus why they’re worth your time:

1. No Laying Up

Vibe: Smart, funny, insider-ish Tour & golf culture talk Why Listen: They bring honest takes without the corporate polish. Player interviews, travel episodes, and deep dives into tournaments and course architecture. You’ll end up smarter and more entertained.

2. Fore Play (Barstool Sports)

Vibe: Casual, relatable, bro-next-door golf hang Why Listen: It’s not technical or overly serious—just a fun chat about what’s going on in golf, gear, and experiences. Great if you want to feel like you’re just BS’ing in the clubhouse after a round.

3. The Sweet Spot (with Adam Young & Jon Sherman)

Vibe: Science & strategy, but explained simply Why Listen: This is one of the best for improving your game. They dig into practice habits, course management, and data-based instruction—but make it feel actually doable.

4. The Chasing Scratch Podcast

Vibe: Two regular guys trying to get to scratch Why Listen: It’s surprisingly addicting. The humor and emotional rollercoaster of trying to improve your game is super relatable—every golfer sees themselves in this story.

5. On The Mark (with Mark Immelman)

Vibe: PGA Tour coach giving insight into how good players think Why Listen: Mark brings Tour coaches, sports psychologists, and high-level instructors. If you want to understand the swing and how better players think, this is gold.

6. Golf Science Lab

Vibe: Evidence-based performance improvement Why Listen: For golfers who want less “my buddy says” and more actual data, research, and performance psychology. Great for coaches too.

7. The Fried Egg

Vibe: Course architecture, strategy, and golf nerdery Why Listen: If you care about why a golf course is fun or frustrating, this is your spot. Makes you think differently when you stand on a tee box.

8. The Rick Shiels Golf Show

Vibe: Gear chat, trending topics, general golf banter Why Listen: Friendly, easy to listen to, and Rick explains equipment and technique in simple, no-ego ways.

9. Me And My Golf Podcast

Vibe: Practical instruction from two established coaches Why Listen: Straightforward swing fixes and performance advice you can actually try on the range today.

10. Earn Your Edge (by Altus Performance)

Vibe: High-performance elite player development Why Listen: Deep, deep dive into how Tour players train, think, and prepare. If you’re a coach or serious competitive player, this one hits different.