Tough Lies ~ The Golfer's Podcast


Augusta National continues to shape modern professional and amateur golf. It positions itself as guardian of tradition and steward of the game.
But when its name surfaces in the Epstein files — even peripherally as it did this week — should it remain untouchable?
If you influence the sport’s moral tone, its media access, and its power structure, do you also owe transparency when uncomfortable associations appear?
We examine what was actually disclosed, whether membership accountability is ever discussed publicly, and whether Augusta’s mystique relies on insulation from scrutiny.

Then: Anthony Kim wins in Adelaide — completing one of the wildest second acts in golf history.
From Ryder Cup star to decade-long disappearance to LIV resurrection… and now victory.
Hollywood has to be circling.
Who plays him?

Plus: Pebble Beach brilliance, Morikawa’s reset, and a MindTrak breakdown on mastering bad weather.
Not conspiracy. Not gossip.
Just grown-up questions about power in golf.

What is Tough Lies ~ The Golfer's Podcast?

Tough Lies – The Golfer’s Podcast is where golf’s harder conversations finally get airtime.

Hosted by PGA Tour veteran Richard Zokol and marketing strategist Colin McDougall, Tough Lies goes beyond equipment launches and leaderboard chatter to explore the real issues shaping the modern game — from the mental side of competition and modern professional golf, to the narratives and assumptions shaping the game, questioned thoughtfully, critically, and constructively.

Each episode blends insider perspective with candid conversation, featuring stories from inside the ropes, lessons learned the hard way, and thoughtful takes on where the game is headed — and why.

This isn’t hot takes for clicks. It’s honest dialogue, grounded experience, and constructive debate — for golfers who love the game enough to question it.

If you’ve ever thought “someone should talk about this” while watching golf… this is that podcast.