The Golf Asylum Podcast with Ian Fraser

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael preview The Open Championship by breaking down the players to watch, the unique demands of links golf, and what it takes to lift the Claret Jug. From weather conditions and course strategy to driving accuracy, creativity around the greens, and mental resilience, they discuss why The Open presents a challenge unlike any other major.

The conversation also explores the current form of the game's biggest stars, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and several dark horse contenders who could surprise the field.

Along the way, the guys share their tournament predictions, discuss recent PGA Tour storylines, and debate which style of golfer is best equipped to succeed on one of golf's greatest stages.

***Please note we encountered some technical problems with this week's recording causing some audio issues, we hope you can still enjoy the conversation***

The U.S. Open is over, Wyndham Clark has another major championship, and the debate is just getting started.

Ian and Michael break down one of the most divisive U.S. Opens in recent memory. Was Shinnecock Hills set up the way a U.S. Open should be? Did the USGA get the balance right between challenge and fairness? And why did so many fans seem reluctant to embrace Wyndham Clark's victory?

The conversation dives into course setup, major championship prestige, Bryson DeChambeau's unique major record, Rory McIlroy's latest missed opportunity, Scottie Scheffler's chances, and the growing discussion around player behavior and etiquette in professional golf.

The guys also take a look inside Wyndham Clark's winning equipment setup, discuss some surprising U.S. Open statistics, and share their thoughts on what makes a truly great major championship venue.

The Canadian Open is in the books, the US Open has arrived, and the pressure is building.
In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael break down Bud Cauley’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open, discuss the performances of the Canadian contingent, and debate whether Tommy Fleetwood is missing the killer instinct needed to close out big tournaments.
The conversation then turns to the biggest story in golf: Scottie Scheffler’s opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam. With Father's Day, his birthday, and a major championship all colliding on one weekend, can the world number one handle the weight of expectation?
The guys also dive into their US Open picks, dark horses, course setup, winning score predictions, and what makes major championship golf so compelling.
Along the way, they celebrate Scotland’s opening World Cup victory, share stories from Long Island and Shinnecock Hills, and highlight a huge win for Taichi Kho on the Asian Tour.
In This Episode:
 Scotland’s World Cup opener and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament 
Bud Cauley’s breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open
 Tommy Fleetwood’s biggest challenge: consistency vs closing ability 
 Canadian performances and rising amateur stars 
 Wyndham Clark, fan reactions, and tournament storylines 
 Taichi Kho’s impressive victory on the Asian Tour 
 US Open course conditions, setup, and expectations 
 Scottie Scheffler’s chance at the career Grand Slam 
 Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and other contenders 
 Dark horse picks and winning score predictions 
 Why Long Island remains one of golf’s great destinations

Canadian Open week is here, and the boys cover everything from Canada’s national championship to Rory McIlroy’s ongoing swing struggles, Nelly Korda’s dominant U.S. Women’s Open victory, and the current state of professional golf.

The conversation dives into U.S. Open qualifying, PGA Tour scheduling, LIV Golf, the personalities shaping the game, and whether Rory can find his best form before the season’s biggest events. Plus, a full "What’s In The Bag" update featuring some major equipment changes.

Bryson DeChambeau recently revealed that he turned to AI for golf swing advice, and it sparked a bigger question: how much of golf instruction, coaching, fitting, and practice could eventually be influenced by artificial intelligence?

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Mike discuss Bryson's use of AI, whether tools like ChatGPT and Gemini can actually help golfers improve, and where technology still falls short compared to great coaching and club fitting.

The conversation also shifts to the new Odyssey Damascus putters and whether a $900+ putter can truly justify its price tag. From premium golf equipment to the realities of tournament golf, no topic is off limits.

To finish, the Golf Asylum Hot Takes segment tackles two of golf's most controversial debates:

-Gimmies vs holing everything out
-Breakfast balls and first-tee mulligans

If you've ever wondered whether your score would change if you played strictly by the rules, this episode is for you.