A practical Tiburon preview that folds in SwingScribe and relatable driver talk.
At Tiburon Golf Club in Florida, the conversation blends course talk, product discussion, and familiar driver struggles without losing its footing.
Must Play - A Golf Podcast
FairWagers
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"Must Play" is a podcast hosted by Shawn & T.J. from FairWagers golf. They travel to golf courses across the U.S. & give an unbiased review to help golfers decide if these courses should make their shortlist when planning a trip. They aim to discover hidden gems & must-play courses while delivering honest insights that make golf trip planning easier. Tune in to hear their in-depth history discussions, first-hand reviews of their experiences, & their 10-question Must Play Test on the top golf destinations across the country to determine if they are a MUST PLAY.
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Shawn and T.J. turn golf-course reputation into practical judgment through design detail, candid comparisons, guest experience, and trip-planning questions.
Must Play turns choosing a golf destination into a conversation about how a course actually plays and feels. Shawn and T.J. pair design history and first-hand impressions with practical questions about routing, practice facilities, conditions, and the experience beyond the…
Why you'd press play
Shawn & T.J. ask where Sheep Ranch lands at Bandon; your trip wishlist may need a rewrite.
Press play if you want
- to argue about Bandon rankings with people who have played the courses
- to weigh Arizona courses by a test that doesn't mirror Golf Digest's rankings
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Best episodes of Must Play - A Golf Podcast
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A course wishlist with enough self-awareness to make the misses fun.
Must Play starts with train-beer banter and a simple frame: three courses each for a 2026 trip, with an audience vote helping narrow the choice.
A grounded look at how Painter Golf thinks about footwear, traction, and fit.
Michael Glancy gives a plainspoken look at how Painter Golf came together, from the company’s beginnings to the athlete signings that helped shape it.
A laid back Myrtle Beach golf conversation that ties Caledonia Golf & Fish Club to the origin story of The Salty Golfer.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is the main thread, but the segment keeps pulling back to the story around The Salty Golfer brand and Myrtle Beach golf.
Sheep Ranch gets a relaxed, useful look that feels like a golf trip conversation, not a lecture.
This episode gives Sheep Ranch a fuller treatment than a postcard pass. The discussion keeps circling Brian Baldwin, Harbor, and that memorable website headline, then settles into what makes the course work: wind, ocean frontage, and a layout that had to follow the land instead…
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Episodes
- 1
Ranking The Masters Traditions: A Tier List Unlike Any Other
The hosts rank 20 aspects of the Masters golf tournament from S to D tier, discussing traditions, food, and quirks.
·1h 10m - 2
Sheep Ranch Review - Is This the Best Golf Course at Bandon Dunes?
Hidden gemMust Play opens with Brian Baldwin and a quick riff on his Harbor homepage.
·1h 22m·2 clips - 3
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Preview w/ The Salty Golfer (Wes)
Hidden gemWes from The Salty Golfer joins the show to talk about the origins of the brand and the course he is thinking about most right now.
·56m·4 clips - 4
Tiburón Golf Club Preview w/ Heather from SwingScribe
Heather from SwingScribe joins Must Play to discuss her golf journal product and review Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida, covering its design, amenities, and must-play appeal while sharing insights on growing women's golf.
Mar 5, 2026·39m·3 clips - 5
Deciding What Courses We Must Play in 2026
Hosts Shawn and T.J.
Feb 25, 2026·45m·4 clips - 6
Payntr Golf Co-Founder Reveals the Future of Golf Shoes
Hidden gemMichael Glancy, co-founder of Payntr Golf, details the brand's unexpected origins in cricket, its design philosophy focused on performance advantage, and the process of signing top athletes like Jason Day.
Feb 17, 2026·56m·5 clips - 7
Foothills Golf Club Review - Will Legal Battles Keep This Course Down?
Hidden gemHosts Shawn and T.J.
Jan 29, 2026·1h 18m·2 clips - 8
Setting Our 2026 Golf Goals & More PLUS a 2025 Goal Recap
Must Play hosts TJ and Sean review their 2025 golf goals and establish new targets for 2026, including course counts, scoring milestones, tournaments, and walking rounds.
Jan 7, 2026·1h 11m·5 clips - 9
Building the Ultimate Must Play Golf Course - The 2025 Musties
Hidden gemSean and TJ of Must Play award one 2025 Musty for each of their 10 golf-course tests, including Southern Dunes for tee-time availability and Coronado for value despite tee times sometimes requiring a 4 a.m.
Dec 30, 2025·49m·4 clips - 10
Papago Golf Club Review - Where Does It Sit Among the Best Phoenix Golf Courses
Hosts Shawn and TJ interview Mike Dresser about Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, discussing whether it's a must-play for visiting golfers.
Dec 23, 2025·1h 23m - 11
10 Must Have Golf Gifts That Every Golfer Wants This Holiday Season
The hosts discuss their top five golf gifts for the holiday season, sharing personal wish list items and recommendations for listeners.
Dec 11, 2025·57m - 12
Golf Mobility, Stretches, & Exercises for the Off-Season w/ Dr. Nima Enayati
Nov 25, 2025·1h 4m - 13
Mariah Swigart Pitches Her Favorite Golf Course: Bellair Golf Park Preview
Nov 18, 2025·1h 6m - 14
Our Definitive Phoenician Golf Club Review with Photographer Brian Oar
Nov 4, 2025·1h 39m - 15
We Planned Your San Diego Golf Trip w/ Noly of Happy Hour Golf Club
Oct 14, 2025·1h 46m - 16
Monterey Golf Guy (Derek Thomas) + Northwood Golf Club Preview
Oct 8, 2025·59m - 17
Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course Review w/ Kevin Sarreal (@SurrealGolf)
Sep 30, 2025·1h 17m - 18
BONUS ROUND: Ryder Cup Headlines + Bethpage Black Trivia w/ Nish from Top 100 in 10 Golf Podcast
Sep 18, 2025·1h 10m - 19
BONUS ROUND: We Draft Our Top 4 Favorite Golf Course Amenities w/ Blake Von Thaden
Aug 27, 2025·1h 17m - 20
LEVEL SELECT: Franklin Park Preview w/ Noah Kortkamp of Golfers Anonymous
Aug 20, 2025·1h 8m - 21
Camelback Golf Club Review (Ambiente Course) w/ Senor Rezzonico - Is it one of Scottsdale's best?
Aug 13, 2025·1h 37m - 22
LEVEL SELECT: Champion Hill Golf Course Preview w/ Marco from The Scratch Golf Show
Jul 31, 2025·1h 2m - 23
BONUS ROUND: 2025 Mid-Year Goal Check-In
Jul 25, 2025·1h 3m - 24
Chambers Bay Golf Course Review: Is it this the best public golf course in the PNW?
Jul 9, 2025·1h 32m - 25
BONUS ROUND: 10 Golf Trends We're Buying or Selling with ShaneOhGolfs
Jun 27, 2025·1h 10m - 26
LEVEL SELECT: Landmand Golf Club Preview w/ Brett Sapp from Bird Darts
Jun 18, 2025·1h 21m - 27
Rams Hill Golf Club Review: California Desert Golf Oasis
Jun 11, 2025·2h 1m - 28
LEVEL SELECT: Summerfield Golf Course Preview w/ Jeff Peart from Chasing Aces
May 28, 2025·1h 6m - 29
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club (Estates Course) Review: Best Golf Redesign in AZ?
May 14, 2025·1h 23m - 30
LEVEL SELECT: Pinehurst No. 2 Preview w/ Nick Bonilla of Bev Boys
The hosts discuss Pinehurst No.
Apr 30, 2025·1h 5m - 31
Is Night Golf at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills a Must Play Phoenix Golf Course?
Apr 15, 2025·1h 30m - 32
BONUS ROUND: Debunking 5 Masters Myths + Our Ideal Masters Champions Dinners
Mar 19, 2025·55m - 33
LEVEL SELECT: Great Chebeague Golf Club Preview w/ Aaron Shrank of Rustic Golf Provisions
The hosts interview a guest about the unique nine-hole Shebeag Golf Club on an island in Maine, accessible only by ferry.
Mar 12, 2025·1h 21m - 34
Does Goat Hill Park have the best golf course vibes in America?
Feb 26, 2025·1h 42m - 35
LEVEL SELECT : Cabot Citrus Farms: Karoo Course Preview w/ Blake Von Thaden
The hosts discuss Cabot Citrus Farms golf course in Florida with a guest, aiming to review courses nationwide.
Feb 12, 2025·1h 3m - 36
Is Encinitas Ranch One of San Diego's Favorite Golf Courses?
Jan 29, 2025·1h 25m - 37
Quarry Pines Golf Club Review - Is Arizona’s Only Quarry Golf Course a Must Play?
The hosts and a guest photographer discuss playing golf at Corey Pines, a course built in a quarry near Tucson, Arizona.
Jan 15, 2025·1h 10m - 38
BONUS ROUND: 2024 Golf Goal Recap & Planning for 2025 PLUS Our Top 3 Courses to Play This Year
Jan 3, 2025·56m - 39
BONUS ROUND: We Plan Your 4 Day Scottsdale Golf Trip
Dec 18, 2024·1h 37m - 40
The Crossings at Carlsbad Review - Is it One of San Diego’s Best Golf Courses?
Dec 4, 2024·1h 33m - 41
Is Elk Ridge a Must Play Golf Course In The Portland Area?
Nov 13, 2024·1h 36m - 42
Is Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club A Must Play Golf Course in Arizona?
Oct 23, 2024·1h 37m - 43
Is Coronado Golf Course one of the best San Diego golf courses?
Oct 9, 2024·1h 1m - 44
Is Eastmoreland Portland’s Favorite Golf Course?
Sep 25, 2024·1h 18m - 45
Is Grayhawk's Raptor Course One of the Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale?
Sep 10, 2024·1h 42m - 46
Is Balboa Golf Course San Diego’s Best Golf Course?
Aug 28, 2024·1h 28m - 47
Where Does Wildwood Sit as One of Portland’s Top Golf Courses?
Aug 7, 2024·1h 19m - 48
Is Torrey Pines South San Diego’s Best Golf Course?
Jul 24, 2024·1h 31m - 49
Is Dobson Ranch Golf Course A Must Play?
Jul 6, 2024·1h 1m