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Local Knowledge

Local Knowledge

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The best golf stories have multiple layers to them. In each episode, Local Knowledge dives deep into a subject golfers want to know about, whether it’s about the game they play, the competition at the highest level, or the surprising ways golf factors into larger conversations throughout society. Hosts Alex Myers, Keely Levins, Shane Ryan and Sam Weinman weave together original interviews, Golf Digest reporting, and additional elements to tell the type of compelling stories that have been a Golf Digest staple for decades.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Local Knowledge episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Local Knowledge for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Local Knowledge episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Local Knowledge - Episode 63: The New Rules Of Golf Etiquette
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12/14/16 • 34 min

Golf Digest editors Sam Weinman, Keely Levins, Alex Myers, and Joel Beall discuss the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette, and how they've evolved in the 21st century.

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Golf Digest's Ryan Herrington, Joel Beall and Alex Myers take a look at the early storylines playing out on the eve of the 117th U.S. Open. Among the talking points: Erin Hills as a first-time major venue, Phil Mickelson's scheduling conflict, the USGA championship woes, DJ going for the repeat, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and a few Erin Hills sleepers.

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Local Knowledge - Episode 17: Tony Finau

Episode 17: Tony Finau

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02/24/16 • 15 min

PGA Tour player Tony Finau joins Sam Weinman to talk about the expectations for his second year on tour, his switch to Nike, and why he plays more basketball than he should.

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Local Knowledge - Fantasy Fix: 2017 U.S. Open
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06/12/17 • 35 min

Golf Digest's Alex Myers and Joel Beall breakdown the field at the 117th U.S. Open, identifying the players they've got a good feeling about—and a few they'd stay away from—this week at Erin Hills.

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Local Knowledge - Episode 38: British Open Preview
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07/08/16 • 31 min

Golf Digest editors Sam Weinman, Alex Myers, Joel Beall and Ryan Herrington discuss the storylines and favorites for the upcoming British Open at Royal Troon.

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Local Knowledge - Episode 19: Hank Haney

Episode 19: Hank Haney

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03/09/16 • 30 min

Golf Digest Top 50 instructor Hank Haney, best known for his time coaching Tiger Woods between 2004-10, talks to Golf Digest's Sam Weinman and Matt Rudy about Adam Scott's resurgence, when we might next see Tiger Woods, and how better golf instruction could hook more people

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No tournament in golf compares to the Waste Management Open considering its rowdy atmosphere. Golf Digest's Sam Weinman, Ashley Mayo, and Brian Wacker discuss whether the scene is good for golf, or if it goes too far.

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Every golfer breathes, of course. But experts in and out of golf say how you breathe can play a vital role in how you perform on the course—from the tempo of your swing to your ability to sink an important putt. In this episode, Sam Weinman examines the underrated difference proper breathing can make for golfers; how breath training has aided elite players like Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau, and what average players can do to feel an immediate difference.

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Local Knowledge - Fantasy Fix: 2018 Valero Texas Open
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04/18/18 • 15 min

Joel Beall, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers are back to break down the fantasy options for this week's Valero Texas Open. The guys discuss the most obvious pick at TPC San Antonio (Charley Hoffman, who owns the AT&T Oaks course), while also exploring some other safe bets and sleepers to consider.

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Rory McIlroy meets with the media to discuss his seven-under 65 and his upcoming final round showdown with Patrick Reed.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Local Knowledge have?

Local Knowledge currently has 461 episodes available.

What topics does Local Knowledge cover?

The podcast is about Interview, Longform, Podcasts, Sports and Golf.

What is the most popular episode on Local Knowledge?

The episode title 'Episode 63: The New Rules Of Golf Etiquette' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Local Knowledge?

The average episode length on Local Knowledge is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Local Knowledge released?

Episodes of Local Knowledge are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Local Knowledge?

The first episode of Local Knowledge was released on Nov 4, 2015.

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