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Straight Down The Middle

Straight Down The Middle

Ted Bishop

“Straight Down the Middle” is a bi-weekly podcast with Brian Hammons, longtime Golf Channel personality, and Ted Bishop, 38th President of the PGA of America, which will feature well recognized golf personalities on a variety of interesting topics.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Straight Down The Middle episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Straight Down The Middle 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 Straight Down The Middle episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Straight Down The Middle - Episode 15:  Lisa Cornwell

Episode 15: Lisa Cornwell

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06/06/23 • 29 min

Episode 15 features Lisa Cornwell. She is a former reporter/host on Golf Channel and now works on PGA TOUR LIVE. Lisa has a book out called 'Troublemaker. A memoir of sexism, retaliation and the fight they didn't see coming'. In the book she details how she was mis-treated during her days at Golf Channel. Lisa talks about her struggles in life, her rise in television and what led her to write the book. It's an interesting listen.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 29:  Jim Furyk

Episode 29: Jim Furyk

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01/08/24 • 34 min

This episodes features 17 time PGA TOUR winner and US Open Champion Jim Furyk. Jim is one of the most thoughtful players in golf and has some good opinions on the game today. He also talks about the 58 he shot in 2016 which is still the lowest round ever shot on the PGA TOUR. Jim also discusses his hopes for getting enshrined into the World Golf Hall of Fame. It's well worth your time to spend a few minutes with Jim Furyk.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 16:  Golf Channel's Todd Lewis
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06/12/23 • 26 min

In this episode Golf Channel's Todd Lewis joins us to tackle the topic everybody is talking about, the PGA TOUR merger with LIV Golf. Todd is as plugged in to professional golf as anybody. He gives us some of the background on what led to this decision, how the players are reacting and an idea of what professional golf might look like in 2024. You won't find a better source for the most up to date and informed coverage of the biggest news to hit golf in many years than this podcast.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 11:  Jaime Diaz

Episode 11: Jaime Diaz

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04/11/23 • 37 min

Jaime Diaz of Golf Channel is one of the most respected golf writers that have ever lived. He's covered the game for over 30 years. In this episode we look back at all the storylines that evolved at the Masters. Jaime also shares his opinions on the future of LIV golf and about the pro game in general. Check out this episode to hear the thoughts of one of the most connected journalists in the game.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 5:  Lanny Wadkins

Episode 5: Lanny Wadkins

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01/09/23 • 44 min

Lanny Wadkins is a World Golf Hall of Fame member. He won 21 times on the PGA TOUR, has a major championship to his name and is one of the most accomplished Ryder Cup players in history. As Golf Channel viewers know, he's also not afraid to speak his mind! Listen as Lanny tells us tales of his career, what he thinks about the Ryder Cup and its future and how LIV really isn't making a major dent in the PGA TOUR. It's Lanny Wadkins at his best!

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 31:  Hunter Mahan

Episode 31: Hunter Mahan

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01/29/24 • 36 min

Whatever happened to Hunter Mahan is a question many golf fans have asked over the years. In this episode, Hunter talks about his career on the PGA TOUR and what led him to leave the tour in 2021. Hunter talks about what his life is like after the Tour and his new job coaching high school golf. You'll leave this episode really appreciating Hunter for the person he is.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 30:  Matt Adams

Episode 30: Matt Adams

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01/18/24 • 48 min

In this episode we welcome Matt Adams, one of the most respected voices in golf. His show 'Fairways of Life with Matt Adams' is a daily staple for golf fans. He shares his learned opinion on all things golf, including a spirited take on the golf ball rollback. Get to know the man behind one of the most successful shows in golf.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 28:  Dottie Pepper

Episode 28: Dottie Pepper

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12/19/23 • 29 min

In this episode Ted and Brian are joined by Dottie Pepper to discuss all the recent developments in golf. Dottie explains why she thinks the golf ball rollback is long overdue. She also discusses the recent Jon Rahm move to LIV Golf and what that might mean to the PGA TOUR. Dottie also understands why many players are upset there isn't more transparency in the ongoing negotiations between the PGA TOUR and possible investors. As always, Dottie is a good listen.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 27:  Billy Kratzert

Episode 27: Billy Kratzert

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12/11/23 • 29 min

There are few broadcasters more respected than Billy Kratzert. He was a 4 time winner on the PGA TOUR and has been a mainstay in television coverage since his playing days ended. Billy puts his analyst hat on for an informative conversation that covers Jon Rahm going to LIV, sponsors leaving the PGA TOUR and the golf ball rollback. Give this episode a listen to stay on top of everything happening in the turbulent golf world.

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Straight Down The Middle - Episode 18:  Open Championship Preview with Alex Miceli
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07/18/23 • 28 min

In this episode veteran golf writer Alex Miceli previews the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. He gives us the players to watch and why. Alex also explains why he ranks Royal Liverpool low on his list of favorite golf courses in the rota. We also dive into the latest rumblings from the players regarding the PGA TOUR/LIV Golf agreement. If you're a fan of the Open Championship, you'll love this episode.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Straight Down The Middle have?

Straight Down The Middle currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does Straight Down The Middle cover?

The podcast is about Pga Tour, Pga, Podcasts, Sports and Golf.

What is the most popular episode on Straight Down The Middle?

The episode title 'Episode 29: Jim Furyk' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Straight Down The Middle?

The average episode length on Straight Down The Middle is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Straight Down The Middle released?

Episodes of Straight Down The Middle are typically released every 13 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of Straight Down The Middle?

The first episode of Straight Down The Middle was released on Nov 15, 2022.

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