Fresh off of his 2026 U.S. Mid-Am win, Andrew Bailey joins Andy on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. The two discuss Andrew's victory at The Lido, how he stays grounded through competitive rounds, and whether his interest in golf course architecture helped him stay focused during play. They also touch on the topic of reinstated amateurs before previewing next year's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and Andrew's possible invitation to the 2027 Masters Tournament.

 

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Fresh off of his 2026 U.S. Mid-Am win, Andrew Bailey joins Andy on this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast. The two discuss Andrew's victory at The Lido, how he stays grounded through competitive rounds, and whether his interest in golf course architecture helped him stay focused during play. They also touch on the topic of reinstated amateurs before previewing next year's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and Andrew's possible invitation to the 2027 Masters Tournament.
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2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Andrew Bailey

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Joe Wandro. Joe has trained with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design and worked as a shaper on projects like Punta Brava Golf and Surf Club, Pinehurst No. 10, The Lido, and more. Andy and Joe discuss how Joe found his way into the golf architecture profession with a music degree, his favorite parts of some recent projects, and his career aspirations going forward.

 

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On this episode of The Fried Egg Golf Podcast, Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Joe Wandro. Joe has trained with Tom Doak and Renaissance Golf Design and worked as a shaper on projects like Punta Brava Golf and Surf Club, Pinehurst No. 10, The Lido, and more. Andy and Joe discuss how Joe found his way into the golf architecture profession with a music degree, his favorite parts of some recent projects, and his career aspirations going forward.
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Young Architects: Joe Wandro

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Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three discuss Jackson Koivun's continued emergence as a new star, who may be next in line for the American captaincy, what's next for the Presidents Cup after such a close finish, and more. Andy is then joined by Garrett Morrison to break down how the newly-renovated Medinah No. 3 fared against the world's best players.

 

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Following Team USA's comeback win over the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Andy Johnson returns with a two-part podcast recapping the week at Medinah No. 3. First, Andy, Kevin Van Valkenburg, and Joseph LaMagna share their big takeaways from the week of competition. The three discuss Jackson Koivun's continued emergence as a new star, who may be next in line for the American captaincy, what's next for the Presidents Cup after such a close finish, and more. Andy is then joined by Garrett Morrison to break down how the newly-renovated Medinah No. 3 fared against the world's best players.
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Takeaways from the 2026 Presidents Cup & the Future of Medinah

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Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports history and the two debate where an International team win would potentially slot in. Andy then sits down with OCM Design’s Mike Cocking for a deep dive on his firm’s work at Medinah No. 3. The two discuss the course changes and the use of out-of-bounds along the first three holes at this week’s event. Lastly, Medinah superintendent Ben McGargill joins Andy for a conversation about what to expect from the setup at the 2026 Presidents Cup. 


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Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Andy Johnson takes a detailed look at the recent OCM renovation at Course No. 3. First, Andy previews the competition between Team USA and the Internationals with producer PJ Clark. Andy runs down a list of the top ten upsets in sports history and the two debate where an International team win would potentially slot in. Andy then sits down with OCM Design&rsquo;s Mike Cocking for a deep dive on his firm&rsquo;s work at Medinah No. 3. The two discuss the course changes and the use of out-of-bounds along the first three holes at this week&rsquo;s event. Lastly, Medinah superintendent Ben McGargill joins Andy for a conversation about what to expect from the setup at the 2026 Presidents Cup.&nbsp;
 The official Presidents Cup uniforms are available to shop now at B. Draddy, alongside their Presidents Cup t-shirt collection! If you'd like to carry a piece of the week home with you, visit <a href="http://bdraddy.com">bdraddy.com</a> and use promo code SGS30 for 30% off your order.

All About Medinah No. 3 & a 2026 Presidents Cup Preview

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2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion Andrew Bailey

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