Jason and Marcus hold down the fort in a loose, "show about nothing" episode that still lands some real golf news. Jason kicks things off with a recap of a fall-break family trip to Lake Tahoe, a vacation he won in a raffle, complete with cold mountain mornings, coyotes, a bear scare, and a nostalgic round of mini golf at the same course he played as a kid. Marcus shares the family's mini golf obsession, a look at Pop Stroke's Tiger Woods-designed putting courses, and a hunting trip debrief teaser.

Then it's a gear-head confessional: Jason is still sitting on $1,500 in golf store credit and agonizing over whether to buy a set of Titleist T150 irons (red, black, or oil can finish), get a proper fitting first, or splurge on a Vessel bag with a Scrambling Dads logo. Marcus explains why he went for a "bear gun" and a Colorado mule deer and bear tag combo hunt.

The main event is the LIV Golf collapse. The guys break down reported losses of around $5 billion, why contracts are being rejected, which players are heading to the DP World Tour, why Jon Rahm reportedly walked away, what the PGA Tour's 15-event minimum means for anyone trying to return, and the looming October 25 deadline for LIV to secure 50 to 70 players for next season. They also cover how TGL grew out of the LIV era and how the team prize money works, and dream up the most hated TGL team ever assembled.

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In this episode, Alex and Marcus share their insights on hunting, food, and life, including their upcoming hunting trip, the challenges of hunting with kids, and the joys of outdoor adventures. They explore topics like firearm setup, hunting ethics, and family experiences, offering practical tips and personal stories. In this episode, we explore the nuances of hunting, field dressing, and the importance of preparation and safety. We also discuss family traditions, Halloween costumes, and the joys of outdoor life.

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Episode 56: Fields Ranch Round Up

A special five-person episode recorded live at Omni PGA Frisco, home of the 2027 PGA Championship. Alex and Jason are joined by Andrew (Omni Frisco staff and PGA professional) and Gary, the two dads who joined them for the Fields Ranch round, for a deep dive into what it takes to prepare a modern championship golf course for the biggest stage in golf.

Andrew breaks down the East Course's evolution since hosting the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, what's physically changing on property before May 2027, how agronomy and PGA officials collaborate on course setup, and why architect Gil Hanse intentionally designed uneven tee boxes to keep players uncomfortable on every shot. They also talk about pace-of-play management at a resort course pushing 180+ rounds a day, and the behind-the-scenes logistics of converting the clubhouse into player facilities for the championship.

The back half shifts into real talk: what it means to be a present father in different parenting styles, coaching your own kids, letting kids explore sports instead of specializing too early, and finding time for golf (or any personal outlet) as a busy dad. Plus a fun recap of their record-setting round — the first documented YouTube group to play from the true PGA Championship tees.

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