This week we recap a wild round featuring John Paul’s post-surgery comeback, Cody’s surprise birdie, and Eric’s run-in with the biggest spider we’ve ever seen on the course.

We talk golf etiquette, nerd out on video games like Mario Golf and Walkabout Mini Golf, debut our new Birding Book challenge, and review Zuberfizz Root Beer in another Birdie Bev taste test.

Intro Music by Francesco Biondi

Some golf rounds are about great shots. Others… are about surviving the pairing from hell.

This week, the guys recap a round featuring one of the most frustrating (and bizarre) playing partners they’ve ever encountered—multiple mulligans, putting out of turn, and even a mid-round etiquette meltdown.

But it’s not all bad news—there were highlight-reel shots, boss battle book completions, and a little RPG-inspired golf talk:

• Highlight Reel: Our best shots from the last five rounds
• At the Turn: If golf were an RPG, where would you put your stat points?
• This or That: Soft or Crunchy Tacos
• Birdie Bev: (You’ll have to listen to find out 🍻)

We also revisit Torrey Pines and a rare moment when anxiety melted away, proving why we love this maddening game in the first place.

Whether you’re here for the golf tips, the etiquette rants, or the nerdy RPG parallels—this episode’s got something for you.

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Welcome back to Fore the Record! So glad you could join us for today's episode. We have a round recap, a talk nerdy to me, and a little twist on our birdie bev segment.

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Play well!

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Fore the Record!

Today we cover:

• JP's surgery recovery
• A bonus surprise surgery
• Opening some fan mail
• Keeping our head in the game

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Wow! We made it to Episode 10. We're glad you could join us for the journey so far.

In today's episode, we fight over some golf rules, discuss how to be more limber on the course, and discuss some or our favorite redemptions arcs in media.

Let us know what golf rule modifications you make when you're playing a casual round.

Hey Hey! Episode 9 of Fore the Record!

On this episode we have:

• The Slice is Right – A riff on a classic.
• Boss Battle Update – How's the season going so far?
• Mulligan Moment - JP wants to get something off his chest

It’s golf, geekery, and good times—join us for the ride!

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In this episode of Fore the Record:

• We try yet another Birdie Bev
• We try to lay some stakes on the line
• We make fun of Cody's bald head.
• JP talks about his driver (again)

We hope you'll have a listen. Send us a comment, question, etc at foretherecord.com