Sports Is Beyond Us

An award winning golf writer and legendary golf rules official tee off on the state of golf and modern sports.

Episodes

May 14, 2026

42 min

Hosts return from a beach break to trade stories about golf, contests and life on the course. They discuss a friendly PGA pick’em, pace-of-play rangers, and memorable courses including Royal Ashdown Forest and Pinehurst.The episode also covers topical items like North Carolina sports-betting revenue, the Postal Service gun-shipping proposal, and the financial collapse of LIV golf, all mixed with lively banter, listener quips and the podcast’s new website.

May 14, 2026

42 min

May 8, 2026

35 min

Two hosts swap funny and nostalgic stories from Myrtle Beach — playing courses, bad bar advice, biker week, and oysters — while sipping whiskey and debating golf culture.They also reflect on Ted Turner, the evolution of TV news, and plan a lighthearted ‘Best Butt’ cooking contest, all wrapped in golf banter and travel anecdotes.

May 8, 2026

35 min

Apr 30, 2026

48 min

this week brings guest Joe Stoltz to talk baseball, bourbon, golf, and share laughs. 

Apr 30, 2026

48 min

Apr 23, 2026

43 min

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Mr. Dodson trade golf stories—from a boozy, rule-bending round at Pilot Knob and wardrobe observations to on-course rivalries and dog-filled sidelines—while keeping the conversation loose and entertaining.The episode also tackles bigger topics: LIV Golf vs. the PGA Tour, gambling and sponsorship concerns, changing standards in sports and society, plus nostalgic baseball anecdotes and a preview of next week’s guests.

Apr 23, 2026

43 min

Apr 16, 2026

29 min

Hosts Jim Dodson and Sandy Sheldon walk through a lively Masters post-mortem, sharing personal anecdotes, behind-the-scenes details about Augusta’s booming merchandise tent, and updates on Hilton Head and LIV golf.The episode mixes golf gear talk, local sports news, light-hearted banter, and neighborhood stories, all wrapped in casual conversation and a glass of Buffalo Trace.

Apr 16, 2026

29 min

Apr 9, 2026

33 min

Hosts Sandy and Jim Dodson celebrate Masters Week with bourbon, banter, and a stream of golf stories—from a rambling love letter to Hemlock Golf Course and the Redneck Rota to Jim's treasured Sam Snead memories and Augusta gripes.Along the way they sip Buffalo Trace, share trivia and tournament picks, riff on golf culture and accessibility, and close with their usual pontification and laughs.

Apr 9, 2026

33 min

Apr 2, 2026

38 min

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Jim Dodson return with laughs, bourbon, and a packed rundown: sports updates from college basketball and hockey to the Masters, Tiger Woods’ struggles, Arnold Palmer stories, quirky golf course trips on the “Redneck Rota,” and offbeat local headlines. Expect candid banter, colorful anecdotes about golf legends, upcoming tournament talk, and the usual mix of humor and southern charm.

Apr 2, 2026

38 min

Mar 26, 2026

29 min

Hosts Sandy Shelton and Jim Dodson trade stories and opinions on golf, college sports, and how money is reshaping the games they love. From their quirky Redneck Rota matches played for "Confederate dollars" to nostalgic Masters memories, the conversation mixes humor and experience.They debate recent college coaching moves, the impact of NIL on mid‑majors, and changes on the PGA Tour, offering a seasoned, candid look at where sports are headed.

Mar 26, 2026

29 min

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