Episodes

  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 8: Recapping Andrew's 2024 FedEx Cup Season

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 8: Recapping Andrew's 2024 FedEx Cup Season
    Aug 20 2024
    Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam are back to break down Andrew's 2024 FedEx Cup season following the Wyndham Championship. The episode begins with the pair reminiscing about golf trips of the past and what courses they've recently crossed off bucket lists before diving into Andrew's early offseason plans. Shane and Andrew discuss Andrew's missed cut at the Wyndham and 73rd place finish in the FedEx Cup standings. They talk about finding silver linings in negative things, such as getting some time off to catch up on life after missing the playoffs this season. The two then preview the upcoming FedEx Fall and why Andrew believes the fall run of events suits his game well, with stops in Napa, Japan and Mississippi that Andrew is looking forward to. This episode wraps with a discussion of underrated events across both the Korn Ferry and PGA Tours, as Shane and Andrew shoutout the Boise KFT event, the Valero Texas Open, and more!
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    39 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 7: 2024 Wyndham Championship Preview

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 7: 2024 Wyndham Championship Preview
    Aug 6 2024
    Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam return as the PGA Tour's regular season wraps up with this week's Wyndham Championship. To start, the two break down Andrew's performance at the 3M Open ahead of the Olympics. Andrew discusses his walk-and-talk interview with the CBS broadcast on Saturday and what he thinks he found on Sunday that allowed him to rebound to close out that tournament. After that, Shane and Andrew turn to the current FedEx Cup standings, as Andrew sits ranked 73rd in the race for the Top 70. The two talk through Andrew's mindset going into this week at the Wyndham, changes in his preparation with a new caddie on the bag and what goals he is looking to accomplish during one final playoff push. To close out this episode, Shane and Andrew share observations about the current crop of college graduates and young players on the Korn Ferry Tour and how these players seem to be better prepared for the PGA Tour than in years past.
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    43 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 6: Stableford Scoring & Pushing for the Playoffs

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 6: Stableford Scoring & Pushing for the Playoffs
    Jul 23 2024
    Shane Bacon and Andrew Putnam are back to recap last week's Barracuda Championship and look ahead to the rest of the PGA Tour season. The two start by talking through Xander Schauffele's win at the Open Championship before moving to Andrew's top-25 finish in Tahoe. Shane and Andrew hit on the pros of having a stableford scoring event on tour and how that can impact how players attack holes. After breaking down why the Barracuda is Andrew's favorite week on the calendar, the conversation shifts to Andrew's push towards this year's FedEx Cup Playoffs as the regular season hits the final stretch. This episode wraps with some questions from Andrew about Shane's broadcasting career and the golf content industry.
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    46 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 5: Previewing Scotland Golf + Talking Life on Tour

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 5: Previewing Scotland Golf + Talking Life on Tour
    Jul 9 2024
    Shane Bacon is joined by a Scotland-based Andrew Putnam as the PGA Tour season heads overseas for the Scottish Open this weekend! Shane and Andrew discuss the John Deere Classic before getting into Andrew's time in Scotland thus far, his round at North Berwick and how players are excited for the next two weeks of links golf. The conversation then touches on the difficulties of traveling and being alone while on Tour before wrapping up with a look ahead at the Scottish Open.
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    48 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 4: U.S. Open Recap with Greg Bodine, Caddie of Bryson DeChambeau

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 4: U.S. Open Recap with Greg Bodine, Caddie of Bryson DeChambeau
    Jun 19 2024
    Shane and Andrew are back to break down a thrilling U.S. Open played last week at Pinehurst No. 2. The two dive into the duel between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau and offer thoughts on how the course played before welcoming on the winning caddie, Greg Bodine. Greg, Shane and Andrew discuss Bryson's equipment changes on Sunday, his bunker shot to set up the winning putt and go behind-the-scenes of the week from the winner's perspective.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 3: U.S. Open Qualifying and the Memorial

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 3: U.S. Open Qualifying and the Memorial
    Jun 5 2024
    Shane and Andrew are back to break down Andrew's U.S. Open sectional qualifying experience plus his prep and thoughts on The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. The two dive into some personal updates including child birthdays, remodeling Andrew's house and coffee preferences. Finally, they round off the discussion with the age old question "Do short course hole-in-ones count?" plus Andrews thoughts on the PGA-Suadi PIF negotiations.
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    51 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 2: Recapping the PGA and Onto Colonial

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 2: Recapping the PGA and Onto Colonial
    May 22 2024
    Shane and Andrew are back to recap the PGA Championship where Andrew finished T-53. He shares his thoughts about the conditions at Valhalla, low scores, and mudballs. The bizarre circumstances of Friday morning are also discussed from both Shane and Andrew's perspectives. Lastly, Andrew talks about makes Xander so good and offers some insight into Bryson's week before wrapping up the episode looking ahead to this week at Colonial.
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    43 mins
  • Andrew Putnam, Episode 1: PGA Championship Week

    Andrew Putnam, Episode 1: PGA Championship Week
    May 15 2024
    The Get a Grip Podcast is back with a new format. PGA Tour Member, Andrew Putnam, co-hosts a 6 part series with Shane Bacon. Putnam shares an inside scoop into his lifestyle on tour on and off the golf course. The two dive into traveling with family and kids, growing up playing with Andrew's brother, Michael who played on the PGA Tour, and where his game is at right now. They round out the convo with discussion on Pinehurst and Valhalla plus some quick hitting get-to-know-you questions.
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    45 mins