Sean Payton talks having Jordan Spieth in his NFL Draft War Room, caddying for Ryan Palmer at the Zurich Classic
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In this episode of Subpar, hosts Colt Nost and Drew Stoltz dive into the week's golf action, including Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff victory at the RBC Heritage, Scottie Scheffler's near-miss, and the unique atmosphere of the Zurich Classic. The highlight is a deep conversation with Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who shares vivid memories from his time as a head coach with the New Orleans Saints, particularly his experience hosting Jordan Spieth and Ryan Palmer in his NFL Draft War Room during the 2017 draft — a year that saw Patrick Mahomes selected first overall. Payton recounts the behind-the-scenes chaos, the caddying duties he took on for Palmer at the Zurich Classic, and the humorous yet revealing moments of being a rookie caddy, including a dramatic chip shot from a tent and the infamous 'hundred-yard dash' drill for his caddy. The episode also features sponsor segments for Kalshi, ShipSticks, Callaway Golf, and Nutrafol, along with lighthearted E9s on golfing and NFL trivia, ending with a heartfelt tribute to Payton’s generosity and leadership both on and off the field.
Sean Payton hosted Jordan Spieth and Ryan Palmer in his NFL Draft War Room during the 2017 draft, giving them a front-row seat to one of the most pivotal moments in NFL history.
Payton caddied for Ryan Palmer at the Zurich Classic, including a memorable chip shot from under a tent, showcasing his hands-on approach to golf and leadership.
The NFL Draft is a high-stakes, emotionally charged event for scouts and coaches, with teams working deep into the night to finalize picks and strategy.
Payton’s generosity extends beyond football — he once arranged a surprise birthday trip to Augusta National for Ray Whitney, demonstrating his character off the field.
Caddying is harder than it looks: Payton learned firsthand the physical and mental demands of carrying a bag, managing gear, and supporting a player under pressure.
Sponsor Intro & Kalshi Debut
The episode opens with a sponsor segment for Kalshi, the prediction market, where the hosts celebrate their first successful betting streak with two out of three correct picks, including a win by Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage.
RBC Heritage Recap & Scottie Scheffler's Near Miss
“He's just not making. This doesn't make many mistakes. He's just not gotten the reward.”
Vegas Trip & 8 a.m. Invitational Highlights
“It was legit cool. And then he sang an NSYNC song at the end in honor of JT as a walk-off.”
Sean Payton’s NFL Draft War Room Story
“I remember going over just grabbing him and saying hey walk with me and we just looked at the board and and we discussed what what may or may not happen depending on how the draft unfolds.”
Caddying for Ryan Palmer & The Tent Shot
“I gave all credit to Adam. You know, in other words, man, I clipped this right, the ball was right off the, you know, the right foot and it kind of spins and sticks on the green.”
“79 and 79. Yeah, that's amazing. All right, I need you to beat that this year. There can only be one person in the world that has the same amount of passing yards as their low score in golf.”
“I remember going over just grabbing him and saying hey walk with me and we just looked at the board and and we discussed what what may or may not happen depending on how the draft unfolds.”
“You're Coach Payton. You want a Super Bowl here? We're going to make that happen for you. Just happened.”
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Matt Fitzpatrick
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