Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth and Matt Parker grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, and Matt is a Republican strategist. While they rarely see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
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Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth and Matt Parker grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, and Matt is a Republican strategist. While they rarely see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
Episode 91 – Did Bryson Get a Fair Shake?
Bryson DeChambeau's controversial two-stroke penalty stole the headlines at The Open, but it was far from the only story coming out of Royal Birkdale. This week, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth break down why the course produced both record-low rounds and a winning score of just 10-under. Rob also shares his firsthand perspective from playing Royal Birkdale and every Open rota course in Europe. They also discuss: Whether Bryson deserved the penalty Why Rory vs. Bryson is becoming golf's biggest rivalry What makes links golf so different from American golf How social media has changed both golf and politics Do you think the R&A got the Bryson ruling right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9, 2026
Episode 90 - The BEST (and Most Overrated) Golf Courses We Played in 2026
Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth interview each other about the best and most overrated golf courses of 2026, exploring golf architecture and impactful political events.
June 26, 2026
Episode 89 - The Vision Behind High Point Golf Club | Featuring Rod Trump
Host [Host Name] interviews Rod Trump, founder of High Point Golf Club, about his entrepreneurial journey and the vision for restoring a legendary golf course.
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