Episode 202: Solheim Cup Stumble, Lowry Lights Up Irish Open & Break80 Heads West

Episode 202: Solheim Cup Stumble, Lowry Lights Up Irish Open & Break80 Heads West

Author: Break 80 Podcast September 15, 2026 Duration: 1:06:00
It was another head scratching loss for the Americans in team format golf. This time the European team bested the USA at the Solheim Cup. Heading into Sunday the American and European teams were tied going into singles, but Europe outlasted the Americans in the Netherlands to win the Solheim Cup. We will have all of our reactions plus we try to figure out... why is America so bad at these events? We will also question some of captain Angela Stanford's decisions. Shane Lowry blitzed the field at Doonbeg to win the Irish Open by 11 shots at -23. It is Lowry's second win in his home country, 17 years after he won the Irish Open as an amateur. We ventured to Sioux Falls for the Champions tour event and the absurdity was real. Players in carts while the caddies walked, silencer tents at a golf tournament, etc. We will discuss what we saw at the Sanford International. The pod headed back to Landmand for the first time since we were there before its opening. We also got a chance to play the newest private club in Sioux Falls, Mapleton Golf Club and we were not disappointed. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Break80 Podcast is a weekly conversation with Stouds, Mike, and Tim, three friends who find as much to talk about in the game's margins as in its major championships. This isn't just a recap of tour scores; it's a deep dive into the personal stories, the memorable rounds, and the local characters that give golf its texture. You'll hear their own experiences on the course, the good shots and the bad breaks, all framed by a genuine curiosity about what makes the sport compelling. The show actively seeks out the people and places that don't always make the headlines but are essential to the game's heart. It's built on the idea that the pursuit of that magic number-breaking 80-is a universal struggle, a mix of technical challenge and personal narrative. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the grill room after a round, where the discussion ranges from equipment quirks to course design, always with a focus on the camaraderie that keeps players coming back. The Break80 crew operates with the understanding that the difference between a 79 and an 80 is everything, a philosophy that colors every story they uncover and every topic they share with their listeners.
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