• Loading stock data...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Countdown to the Miami Grand Prix
  • -
    days
  • -
    hours
  • -
    minutes
  • -
    seconds
Presented By:
Podcast

Jake Knapp’s Journey From Nightclub Bouncer to the Masters

By
UPDATED April 12, 2024 | 12:24 am
  • Two years ago, Jake Knapp was working as a bouncer in night club.
  • Now he’s competing in his first Masters after winning the Mexican Open and securing $1.5 million in prize money.
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Two years ago, Jake Knapp was working as a bouncer in night club. Now he’s competing in his first Masters after winning the Mexican Open and securing $1.5 million in prize money. He joins the podcast to talk about his improbable journey.

Plus, the WNBA is gearing up for a hugely anticipated draft, Ippei Mizuhara is charged with stealing over $16 million from Shohei Ohtani, and NBC has sold $1.2 billion in Olympics ads.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read
by

The Rory McIlroy Roller Coaster and What It Means for Golf
The golfer is returning to the PGA Tour policy board after a five-month absence.
by

Two Superstars Are Dominating Professional Golf. Will Viewers Follow?
Scheffler and Korda have been nearly unbeatable on their respective tours.
by

Women’s Golf Has Five—Not Four—Majors, and That’s a Good Thing
The Chevron Championship tees of Thursday outside of Houston.
by

Does Golf TV Have A Scottie Scheffler Problem?
Masters ratings were down 20% this year.
podcast thumbnail
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

What’s Really Going on With MLB Pitcher Injuries?

0:00
0:00

Featured Today
by

Just Like We Drew It Up? Stadium Renderings Can Excite, Confound, and Anger
During a historic wave of development, drawings wield more power than ever.
The scene in the green room behind the NFL Draft Theater in Detroit on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Thirteen college players who will be picked in the first round will be waiting in this large room with friends, family, agents and college coaches on Thursday night.
April 27, 2024

More NFL Draft Prospects Are Staying Home, and TV Networks Are Adjusting
Whether making or missing out on millions, more prospects are staying home.
April 21, 2024

Everything You Need To Know About the Legal Attempts To Kill the ACC
Four lawsuits involving the conference, Clemson, and FSU could determine the future.
April 20, 2024

A Bare-Knuckle Fighter Won His Pro Debut. The Far Right Scored a Marketing Win
With Proud Boys sponsoring him, experts say extremist groups will use his success to elevate their ideologies and recruit new believers.

Careers

Powered By

Careers in Sports

Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world.
Live Nation
Multiple - USA Careers
Apply Now
Adidas
Multiple - USA Careers
Apply Now
FanDuel
Multiple - USA Careers
Apply Now

More in Podcasts
Actor Vince Vaughn throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
exclusive
by

Vince Vaughn, Greg Olsen’s New Company Eyeing Financing
Greg Olsen and actor Vince Vaughn’s new company has launched first two podcasts.
exclusive
May 13, 2021

Cris Carter Scores New Deal With Blue Wire Podcasts
Cris Carter has scored a deal with Blue Wire Podcasts. The Pro Football Hall of Famer will interview star receivers, past and present, on his new “WR1” podcast.
Olivia Moody
August 4, 2021

Colin Cowherd’s New Podcast Network Going All-In On Sports Betting
With sports betting rapidly legalizing, Colin Cowherd’s The Volume podcast network is hiring Olivia Moody, a.k.a. ‘Liv Moods,’ from Bookit Sports.
Sponsored

Rapid Returns: How Technology Is Getting You Back to Your Seat
How Oracle’s POS technology is helping fans get back to their seats faster.
September 24, 2020

Office Hours: Alex Magleby, co-founder and CEO of the New England Free..
Alex Magleby, the New England Free Jacks co-founder and CEO, is bullish on rugby’s future in the U.S. and Major League Rugby.
August 13, 2020

Office Hours: Bart Conner, Owner of Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy and Former..
Bart Conner is the only American male gymnast to win a gold medal at every level of national and international competition.
July 22, 2020

Office Hours: Devon Kennard, Real Estate Investor
Devon Kennard has found success on and off the field with a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio that includes 14 different properties.
July 7, 2020

Office Hours: Isaac Rochell, Founder, Local Human
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Isaac Rochell, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end and founder of apparel company Local Human.