Garrett Johnston
263 episodes listed below
Golf stories beyond the scorecard.
Beyond the Clubhouse follows Garrett Johnston into relaxed conversations with players, caddies, and golf media figures. Recent episodes lean into Masters rookie stories, Augusta National history, PGA Tour pressure, and the family stories that travel with a golfer.
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Beyond the Clubhouse is a golf conversation show with a soft spot for the friendships and small scenes around the professional game. Garrett Johnston hosts with a familiar, unhurried style. He usually begins by placing the guest in a tournament week, a career moment, or a long-running connection, then lets the exchange move toward memory and meaning. Recent episodes have clustered around the Masters and the particular charge of arriving at Augusta for the first time. Ben Griffin talks about finally getting there after watching from home with his dad. Jacob Bridgeman’s episode sets a first Masters against his win over Rory McIlroy and the pressure lessons that came with it. Brian Campbell looks back on the experience after his own first Masters, including the strange celebrity sightings and the larger feeling of being on the property. Ryan Gerard’s story is more frantic, built around a late push into the field and a Christmas-week scramble back into ordinary life. The show is not only about Augusta. It makes room for career turbulence. Austin Smotherman’s conversation turns on a second PGA Tour stint, a painful lost card, and a strong run at the Cognizant Classic. Those sports details matter because the show keeps asking what they felt like from inside the ropes. Family shows up often. Harold Varner III’s episode moves through fatherhood, gratitude, health worries, and the effort to model a good attitude. The tone stays warm without turning sentimental. There is also a historian’s curiosity. Ward Clayton brings Masters Digital, caddie stories, and practical Augusta viewing advice into the mix. Mike Weir’s episode widens the lens to PGA Tour Champions, team formats, the Masters, and memories involving Tiger Woods. Across these conversations, Beyond the Clubhouse works best when a tournament headline becomes an opening into a person’s habits, worries, mentors, and private stakes. It is golf talk with room to breathe. The show favors rapport over polish, and that is part of its appeal.
Made for: For golf fans who follow the PGA Tour, the Masters, and the people around the game as closely as the results. It especially suits listeners who enjoy relaxed player interviews, tournament memories, and practical course-side perspective.
What sets it apart: The show’s edge is its access to players and golf insiders in conversational, lightly digressive moments. It turns tournament news into personal context, especially around Augusta, pressure, family, caddies, and career resilience.
A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.
Garrett Johnston takes you from green-speed minutiae to the mental freedom of missing an eight-footer.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A thoughtful golf conversation that finds its best stride in honesty, family, and freedom.
Mark Wilson comes across as a steady, reflective rookie on PGA Tour Champions, and Garrett Johnston gives the conversation room to move from competition into family and the pressure of staying loose under score.
A warm golf visit that makes Keswick Hall feel closer than the map does.
Garrett Johnston gives Keswick Hall clear shape as both a golf stop and a place with its own story, set in Charlottesville, Virginia. The drive from Washington or Richmond helps anchor it, and the Blue Ridge foothills, along with the resort's golf and hospitality appeal, do the…
A relaxed golf interview about curiosity, lessons, and the stories legends leave behind.
Garrett Johnston keeps Beyond the Clubhouse loose and unforced, letting the talk settle naturally around Anne LaGuardia and her book, Life on the Green, Lessons of Wisdom for Legends of Golf.
A steady, course-side look at how Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is shaping Solheim Cup week.
Solheim Cup week gets a grounded, course-side look here, with Garrett Johnston speaking to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club superintendent Scott Furlong and CEO Matt Freitag about a team event built around birdies and shot making.
Garrett Johnston interviews John, founder of Nuclear Golf, about LIV Golf’s uncertain transition after a season that John says followed five to six billion dollars of spending.
This episode features an interview with golfer Ben Griffin discussing his first Masters appearance, his journey from loan officer to professional golfer, and his family's excitement.
This episode features an interview with rookie golfer Jacob Bridgeman about his first Masters appearance, his recent win against Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational, and how he handles pressure on the PGA Tour.
This episode features an interview with golfer Austin Smotherman discussing his recent close call at the Cognizant Classic, his journey back to the PGA Tour, and his experiences in professional golf.
Host Garrett Johnston interviews golfer Brian Campbell about his first Masters experience, including memories, his caddie's role under pressure, and other insights from his PGA Tour journey.
This episode features an interview with Ward Clayton, Editorial Director of Masters Digital and author of Legendary Caddies of Augusta National, discussing the Masters tournament, Augusta National course insights, and stories about caddies.
Garrett Johnston interviews golfer Harold Varner III about fatherhood, health challenges, and gratitude.
A golf podcast featuring interviews with tour players, caddies, and media members, offering swing tips and stories about friendships in golf.
Garrett Johnston interviews golfer Mike Weir about his captaincy in the Skechers World Champions Cup, Masters memories, and team event experiences.
An interview with PGA Tour Champions president Miller Brady discussing the Schwab Cup playoff and upcoming schedule.
Host Garrett Johnston discusses Steven Alker's wire-to-wire win on the PGA Tour Champions and the depth of the over-50 tour.
Host Garrett Johnston interviews PGA Tour Champions player Jason Caron about his recent success and journey to earning his tour card.
Host Garrett Johnston previews the Ryder Cup and interviews European captain Thomas Bjorn about captaincy and his PGA Tour Champions career.
Garrett Johnston talks with Mark Wilson about his rookie season on PGA Tour Champions.
Jim Nantz opens the show.
Garrett Johnston welcomes golf interviewer and author Anne LaGuardia to talk about her book *Life on the Green: Lessons of Wisdom for Legends of Golf*.
Garrett Johnston interviews PGA Tour rookie Brayden Thornberry about his journey and the upcoming Wyndham Championship.
Garrett Johnston interviews golf broadcaster Mark Immelman about his CBS Sports work, golf insights, and personal life.
Garrett Johnston interviews Golf Digest's Alex Myers about the Open Championship, Tommy Fleetwood's chances, and their shared passion for golf.
Garrett Johnston interviews golf personalities and provides swing tips and news, starting with the Senior PGA Championship.
This episode recaps Rory McIlroy's Masters win, featuring analysis from Paul McGinley on the human side of the victory and reactions to the tournament.
This episode previews the Masters tournament, featuring interviews with first-time participants and discussing the unique experience of playing at Augusta National.
Host Garrett Johnston interviews SportsCenter host Michael Eves about his role covering the Masters and interviewing top golfers.
This episode previews the Augusta National Women's Amateur and features an interview with junior golfer Gianna Clement.
Host Garrett Johnston interviews PGA Tour player Rafa Campos about his upcoming Masters debut, career journey, and offers golf insights.
An interview with golfer Jason Day covering his career, friendship with the host, and sponsored by Motive.
Garrett Johnston interviews PGA Tour veteran Jerry Kelly about the Phoenix Open, slow play, and competing in a raucous atmosphere.
Host Garrett Johnston interviews golfer Paul Goydos about his Champions Tour career, including stories about substitute teaching and Ryder Cup experiences.
This episode features an interview with Golfweek's Adam Schupak discussing the life and legacy of late golf writer Jeff Babineau, exploring his career and impact on golf media.
This episode features an interview with golf legend Bernhard Langer discussing his upcoming final Masters tournament in 2025 and exploring the emotional side of his career and personal life.
This episode features an interview with golfer Padraig Harrington discussing topics like Ryder Cup insights, PGA Tour changes, slow play, and golf tips.
This episode features an interview with golfer Stewart Cink discussing his career transition between the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, his family life, and reflections on his 2009 Open Championship win.
Garrett Johnston turns to Solheim Cup week.
Host Garrett Johnston previews the Solheim Cup with an interview of U.S.