Dan Evans is back from Augusta with the golf story of a lifetime. After getting drawn in the media lottery, Dan got the chance to play Augusta National on Monday, the day after the Masters, and this episode is the full recap. From driving down Magnolia Lane and seeing Bubba Watson’s locker, to the nerves on the first tee, the best shot of the day, a birdie on 14, and somehow losing only one ball, the crew breaks down every unforgettable part of the round. Then the show shifts into the latest in golf: the Fitzpatrick brothers’ Zurich win, LIV’s New Orleans schedule shake-up, Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch, and another massive Nelly Korda win.0:00 Dan got to play Augusta National1:24 Bubba Watson’s locker and the champions locker room2:14 The night before and arriving early at Augusta3:15 Driving Magnolia Lane to actually play4:03 The merch shop, range, and first-tee nerves5:13 Opening the round from the pine straw6:01 Two straight pars to start at Augusta8:01 What surprised Dan most about Augusta National9:02 Favorite holes and the magic of Amen Corner11:03 Dan’s best shot of the day12:16 The birdie on 1412:58 The Hideki bow on 1814:17 How many balls Dan lost at Augusta16:43 Dan finally figures out his score17:45 Dan shot 95 at Augusta National19:27 Fitzpatrick brothers win the Zurich23:07 LIV’s New Orleans event gets reshaped25:45 Justin Rose’s McLaren club switch30:44 Nelly Korda wins again32:52 2027 Ryder Cup captain news41:58 Is Tiger really the GOAT?55:19 What’s wrong with Scottie Scheffler?1:04:20 Predictions: Brooks, Lowry, and Scottie1:10:49 The guys pitch a giant match-play bracket

Tisha Alyn joins Dan Evans for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations we’ve had on the show. From starting golf at 3 years old, to her family moving from Illinois to California for her future in the game, to chasing pro golf with no backup plan, Tisha has always gone all in. In this episode, she opens up about pressure, identity, family sacrifice, coming out in golf, building a career through social media before there was a real blueprint for it, and why she eventually decided to build something even bigger with her own brand. This is a conversation about belief, risk, self-expression, and what it really takes to create your own lane in golf.0:00 Tisha Alyn joins the show0:35 Why golf isn’t really “fun” anymore1:16 Living on airplanes and finally being home2:05 Is balance even possible?3:02 Starting golf at 3 years old3:24 The story of her dad cutting down a golf club4:14 Becoming competitive at a young age4:54 From Rockford to California for golf6:21 The family sacrifice behind her career8:05 When pressure first hit her golf game9:38 Getting humbled in California10:33 Learning to love golf again11:20 Who she was most afraid to let down12:42 Why her siblings didn’t stay in golf13:59 Going pro with total self-belief15:16 Why she was “delusional” enough to try16:07 How social media changed everything18:08 The mindset that always drove her19:23 Handling negativity and self-doubt21:44 The people who keep her grounded22:02 From pro golf grind to social media career23:00 Paige Spiranac’s early encouragement24:13 The post that changed everything24:35 Her first paid golf/content gig25:30 The moment she knew pro golf wasn’t the only path26:16 Why no one could guide her through the pivot28:15 What her family worried about most29:59 Being fully herself in public30:52 Coming out, family, and sponsor support33:01 Why visibility in golf mattered so much34:21 What she’d say to younger Tisha36:14 The years she realized she was really making it37:35 Launching her women’s golf apparel brand39:21 Why she’s never comfortable41:25 What people don’t see about building a business44:22 How the brand idea actually started47:56 Why women’s golf fashion made the most sense48:03 What recharging really looks like49:27 Learning how to be alone50:06 Dating while living in the spotlight

Sam Merrill joins Dan Evans for a really fun conversation about why golf has become such a huge part of his life. The NBA champion and elite movement shooter opens up about balancing pro basketball, family life, and an obsession with golf that only keeps growing. From being a two-handicap and planning an Ireland buddies trip, to playing Whisper Rock, teeing it up in a PGA Tour Pro-Am, watching YouTube golf, and dealing with pressure on and off the court, this episode is a great look at how the game pulls athletes in from every world.0:00 Sam Merrill joins the show0:22 Why golf might be his favorite sport0:57 How golf fits into NBA life1:56 How often he really gets to play during the season3:15 Why golf hits different than every other sport4:12 Has Sam Merrill already reached peak golf?5:18 The Ireland buddies trip6:19 How golf trips work with family life7:16 Planning golf around the NBA schedule8:17 Traveling with clubs vs renting9:04 Sam Merrill the gear tinkerer9:48 Testing graphite shafts in his irons10:05 Getting fit at The Kingdom12:00 Why golf is the perfect escape from NBA pressure14:19 The other sports Sam Merrill played growing up15:29 Shooting 93 and still making the golf team16:07 When basketball became the priority17:32 The two-year mission and how it affected the path19:20 When the NBA started to feel possible21:13 Living out the dream and not taking it for granted23:13 Family, faith, and staying grounded24:34 Last pick in the draft and proving he belonged25:23 The stress of bouncing around the league29:05 Telling his wife they had to move again31:12 Why having an athlete wife helps32:51 Favorite golf courses he’s played33:52 Playing with Cam Young in the Rocket Mortgage Pro-Am35:15 Why competitive golf is the worst and the best37:08 First-tee nerves in front of pros38:34 Why golf pressure is different from basketball39:21 TGL, shot clocks, and Brooks Koepka’s golf theory40:37 PGA Tour or YouTube golf?42:34 His favorite YouTube golf channels43:28 Rory, Finau, Jason Day and the players he roots for45:21 Golf content plans and what’s next46:05 The social media comments athletes deal with47:06 Why gamblers are the worst in the comments48:25 Final thoughts

Frederik Kjettrup joins Dan Evans for one of the most honest young-pro conversations we’ve had on the show. From a small town in Denmark to Florida State, three wins on PGA Tour Americas, a U.S. Open start at Pinehurst, and then a rapid jump onto LIV Golf, Kjettrup’s career has moved fast. In this episode, he opens up about the LIV call, why he believed it was the right long-term decision, what he learned competing against major champions, why the season didn’t go the way he hoped, and what relegation means for the next chapter of his career. It’s a real look at pressure, development, uncertainty, and what pro golf actually feels like when your path changes fast.0:00 Frederik Kjettrup joins the show0:38 The name everyone gets wrong2:00 How golf started in Denmark4:28 Why he chose golf over every other sport6:23 From small-town Denmark to Florida State9:14 Why FSU changed his game11:02 Still using the Florida State facilities13:02 Moving 5,000 miles from home15:02 The biggest change in his game coming to America16:10 The bizarre 5-hole playoff that ended in darkness19:15 Life after college and turning pro20:30 Winning immediately on PGA Tour Americas21:23 Three wins in his first eight events22:29 Qualifying for the U.S. Open24:23 Missing the cut at Pinehurst by one shot26:52 The Pinehurst connection from childhood29:00 How Denmark helped fund his golf journey30:40 The LIV call changed everything31:22 Having a full Korn Ferry path in front of him32:17 Why he said yes to LIV33:22 Who helped him make the decision34:49 Choosing long-term development over the easy path37:39 What the LIV team setup is really like39:04 Why he struggled on LIV40:45 Why distance matters more than ever42:33 What he learned from major champions43:15 The intimidation factor of playing against Rahm, Bryson and Phil47:45 The pressure of the LIV relegation zone49:06 What comes after LIV relegation49:45 His girlfriend is a pro golfer too51:15 The travel grind on the Asian Tour52:08 Why golf is the most uncertain sport53:22 How he stays mentally steady

David Andrews joins Dan Evans for a conversation that goes way beyond football. The former Patriots captain opens up about life after the NFL, the hard transition out of the game, and how golf quickly became his new obsession. He also tells the unbelievable story of getting invited to play Augusta before he even really played golf — and why he turned it down. From retirement and identity to competition, family, golf, food, and life after football, this is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the show.0:00 David Andrews joins the show0:51 The hard transition out of football2:17 Golf became his whole personality3:58 Getting fitted and taking golf seriously5:39 Finding a new competitive fix6:48 Retirement, identity, and what comes next9:50 Why golf gear is a dangerous addiction13:13 Tiger, pressure, and the mental side of golf16:32 David’s Masters memories17:34 The Augusta invite he turned down18:13 His Georgia farm and home life19:10 The undrafted journey to Patriots captain21:54 Why the NFL is so cutthroat22:58 Belichick, truth-telling, and young athletes26:58 Sneaky pizza and cooking on the Big Green Egg30:04 His dream golf food truck31:36 The charity event that means a lot to him32:31 Shoulder limitations and owning his swing33:30 Bob Does Sports and the rise of golf YouTube34:30 David Andrews on LIV vs the PGA Tour37:54 The future of golf culture38:18 His son’s golf obsession40:00 Starting a golf YouTube channel?40:58 Final thoughts

Jerry Kelly joins Dan Evans for a raw and revealing conversation about one of the toughest paths in pro golf. Before becoming a longtime PGA Tour player and one of the game’s most respected veterans, Kelly went 0-for-6 at Q School, waited 200 starts for his first win, and built his career the hard way. He opens up about the chip on his shoulder, the mindset that kept him going, his love for the Cologuard Classic and the moments that shaped him on and off the course.

The crew digs into one of the biggest golf storylines of the week: Rory McIlroy’s back injury and what it could mean for The Players. From Bay Hill wear-and-tear to predictions on whether Rory could contend, withdraw, or gut it out, the conversation starts with the uncertainty around one of golf’s biggest stars. Then the episode shifts into Jon Rahm’s fight with the DP World Tour over Ryder Cup eligibility, plus reactions to Akshay Bhatia’s win, Daniel Berger’s collapse, Shane Lowry chatter, Bryson in Australia, and more.

On this episode of The Dan Evans Show, presented by Sports Illustrated, Dan sits down with Florida standout Jack Turner — one of the most clutch young players in college golf — for a conversation about pressure, confidence, and what the road to the PGA Tour really looks like now. Jack opens up about why college golf is starting to feel more like a job, how PGA Tour University is changing the mindset of top players, and what it takes to keep loving the game while your future starts riding on every result.

They also get into Jack’s move from New England to Florida in eighth grade, the development of his game at Montverde, what made Florida the right fit, and how early the recruiting process really starts for elite players. From there, the conversation goes deeper into the moments that shaped him: the wasp sting that wrecked his first college start, the mindset shift that helped him bounce back, the course-record 56, and the unforgettable 29-hole playoff against his own roommate.

It’s an honest look at elite college golf from the inside — not just the scores and results, but the pressure, team dynamics, mental game, and pro ambitions that come with trying to make it at the highest level.