The Scott Verplank Show: The generations of pro golfers who have come through OSU have a tight bond, as Austin Eckroat attests in the latest episode. Eckroat talks about tailgating, the rowdy fans of the Phoenix Open and how Tiger Woods inspired him as a kid.

On the latest episode of The Scott Verplank Show, Verplank is joined by Edmond native, Oklahoma State golf alum, and PGA Tour rising star Austin Eckroat. 

Eckroat and Verplank discuss the legendary OSU golf tailgate, Bedlam divides in the family and on the golf course, and the program’s tradition of success. 

Eckroat also dives into who influenced him as a young golfer, his best friends in golf and the experience of playing at the infamously raucous Phoenix Open, which starts Thursday. Eckroat turned pro in 2021 and already has two Top 5 finishes and 4 Top 10 finishes on Tour. He’s also cracked the Top 100 in the world rankings.

Verplank will be talking to top pro golfers from the past and present on his Sellout Crowd show, sponsored by EMAQ (https://emaqgroup.com/)

Episode highlights:

0:01: Bedlam and the OSU golf brotherhood

7:00: Matthew Wolff, LIV, and the PGA Tour

8:42: Eckroat’s influences as a young golfer

14:11: The wild world of golf

17:47: Focusing at the Phoenix Open

19:18  Learning and growing as a Golfer

22:49: A look at 2024

25:15: Relationship with PING and country music

Producer: Jacquelyn Musgrove

Creative Director: Michael Lane

Social media: Bobby Howard

Director of Content: Mike Sherman

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