The Fore-Cast Podcast

The Fore-Cast

Postmedia
Postmedia national golf writer Jon McCarthy and co-host Dave Hilson take the discussion from the golf course to the recording studio, with inside stories from the PGA Tour, tales from the 19th hole, and interviews from every corner of the golf world.
2019 World Long Drive champ Chloe Garner + Rory vs. Brooks
The guys debate whether Rory McIlroy deserved to beat Brooks Koepka for player of the year, and provide updates on the Canadians on the PGA Tour. Plus, 2019 World Long Drive champion Chloe Garner joins the podcast from South Africa to discuss her recent victory and the world of long drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2019
43 min
On-site at CP Women's Open + Tour Championship and Tiger at Prez Cup
This week's episode is taped at Magna Golf Club from the CP Women's Open. Canadian National Women's Team coach Tristan Mullally joins the guys to talk about the tournament and the state of women's golf in Canada. Also, Jon and Dave discuss the Tour Championship's staggered scoring, slow play, and whether Tiger should pick himself for the Presidents Cup team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2019
29 min
43 years of Canadian golf with Bill Paul
The guys have a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Paul, Golf Canada's outgoing Chief Championship Officer. From Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods; from the move back to Hamilton G&CC to a potential permanent site for the RBC Canadian Open, plenty of ground is covered this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2019
52 min
Brooks vs. Rory + Majors are over, now what?
The guys try to figure out what's up with Rory McIlroy in big moments. They also break down the new 2019/2020 PGA Tour schedule, look at Canadians heading into FedEx Cup playoffs, and talk driver testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2019
31 min
All the way from Royal Portrush
With Dave back in Toronto and Jon in Northern Ireland at the Open, the boys get together to talk about the atmosphere at Royal Portrush, what it's like covering major championships, and other hot topics of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2019
39 min
British Open preview Part 2: Smart bets + Inside Royal Portrush
The guys discuss next week's British Open, giving you their top picks of favourites and longshots, and discuss whether the R&A was right to tell John Daly to walk or go home. Also, an in-depth conversation with Canadian Women's National Team coach Tristan Mullally who worked for years as an assistant pro at Royal Portrush, and was even best man at Graeme McDowell's wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2019
45 min
Brooke Henderson + British Open preview Part 1
After spending a day at Magna Golf Club — site of August's CP Women's Open — Postmedia national golf writer Jon McCarthy and the Toronto Sun's Dave Hilson break down the tournament and the golf course, and are joined by defending champion Brooke Henderson for an interview. Also in this episode, the guys talk about the career of Michelle Wie, and get into part 1 of their British Open preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2019
39 min
Now on the first tee
In the first ever Fore-Cast, we review the new and improved RBC Canadian Open, talk about the U.S. Open, Brooks Koepka's majors or bust mentality, Mike Weir's perseverance at age 49, and interview Canadian caddie Brennan Little one week after winning at Pebble Beach with Gary Woodland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2019
51 min