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United by Golf, Divided by Politics—that’s the heart of the Golf & Politics Podcast. Hosted by a Republican and a Democrat, this show brings together two of the world’s most passionate and opinionated communities—golfers and political insiders—for conversations that are equal parts engaging, insightful, and entertaining.
Whether we’re teeing off on the latest political headlines, breaking down the game’s biggest moments, or uncovering unexpected connections between golf and politics, every episode offers something for the weekend warrior golfer, golf enthusiast and the political junkie alike.
With a lineup of expert guests, from seasoned politicians to golf legends and industry insiders, we mix deep discussions with compelling storytelling, all with a healthy dose of humor and debate.
If you love golf, politics, or the fascinating ways they intersect, this is your podcast home.
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Podcast Hosts
Though he now calls Tulsa, OK, home, Matt Parker will always be a West Virginian at heart. He met his wife, Marina, while attending Marietta College, just across the Ohio River. Together, they have three amazing children—and Marina graciously tolerates his twin obsessions: golf and the West Virginia Mountaineers. She knew what she was signing up for!
A seasoned Republican political operative, Matt is no stranger to the campaign trail. According to Rob Ellsworth, he’s a “Trump Jock-Sniffer”—a claim as baseless as most of Rob’s party’s takes on our 45th (and 47th) President. The truth? Matt proudly supports President Trump and works tirelessly to elect America First candidates nationwide.
On the golf course, Matt’s biggest strength is his ball speed. His biggest weakness? Controlling that speed well enough to keep his drives in the fairway.
When he’s not working to get his candidates elected, you’ll find him at a tailgate party in Morgantown or checking off bucket-list golf courses. He’s on a mission to catch up with Rob, who’s already played all of the Top 100 courses in the U.S.—and then some.
Rob Ellsworth is a Washington, D.C.-based lobbyist who cofounded The Majority Group in 2011 and currently serves as its Managing Partner representing clients of all sizes — from startups and universities, to trade associations and Fortune 100 companies. He is also Vice President of Connected Commerce Council (or “3C”), a national non-profit small business organization with over 20,000 members. Rob has over twenty years of experience in politics, serving 5 members of Congress from both political parties. At one point, he was the youngest Legislative Director and Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill. He’s worked directly with members of House & Senate Leadership, The White House, federal agencies, governors, state legislators, and other officials at all levels.
Rob’s favorite hobbies include playing golf, reading a good book, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and hanging out with his four year old English Bulldog, Watson (named after golf legend, Tom Watson). Rob carries a +1.6 handicap, has won numerous amateur tournaments, and was ranked the second best golfer in politics by Golf Digest where he also serves as a panelist to evaluate the Top 100 and Second 100 golf courses in America. Rob has played every course on the list, many of them several times. He is a proud member of RTJ in Virginia, Fox Chapel GC, Crail Golfing Society, and the Dormie Network. In 2024, he played 212 rounds of golf on 166 different courses in 25 states and 5 countries.
Rob is a graduate of Georgetown University where he studied government and economics.
2025 Masters Pick’em Giveaway
Submit your guess for a chance to win a dozen Titleist Pro V1s of your choice.