Beyond the Clubhouse

Padraig Harrington chats with Garrett during the Tuesday of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The 3-time major champ shares how his preparation for a new course and a major has changed from when he was an excitable 25-year-old. He also shares how both he and his caddie learn the greens at a new venue and what practice habits serve him well.

Jason Caron is the head pro at Mill River in New York but also plays full-time on the PGA Tour Champions. Garrett spoke with him at the Senior PGA Championship on how he balances his two jobs and how much of a thrill it is to compete against the hall of famers on the PGA Tour Champions.

Brennan Little, caddie for Gary Woodland did everything he could, and it paid off in. qualifying for this year's event, his first on PGA Tour Champions. Soren Kjeldsen just turned 50 last week, and now he's ready to play a major.

Xander Schauffele's caddie Austin Kaiser relives 2024 PGA Championship win with behind the scenes stories from the final day at Valhalla when Xander got his first major by one shot over Bryson DeChambeau. Austin shares how some of his peers cancelled their flights home to watch them finish and cheer them on as well.

Justin Rose joined in March before his Masters runner up and talked about the PGA Championship & its identity as well as Quail Hollow and what he expects. We also discuss his 2nd place at The Open at Troon, and look ahead briefly to the Ryder Cup.

Wyndham Clark shares thoughts on the PGA at Quail Hollow and why he plays well there. He also discusses the mental game and what kind of thinking works for him on the course.

Sky Sports and Golf Channel commentator Paul McGinley joins Garrett on the Tuesday after the Masters to discuss Rory McIlroy's big Masters win and the career grand slam. He shares how thrilled he is for Rory. He also clarifies some of the comments he got social media backlash for when he said Rory may not be everyone's cup of tea. We also look ahead to the Ryder Cup & more.

Collin Morikawa recalls his close call at the 2024 Masters and what he learned about himself contending at Augusta National. Taylor Pendrith is a Masters rookie and shares what he's looking forward to in his debut.

Masters rookies Brian Campbell and Aaron Rai share their expectations and excitement level to play in their first Masters. Both share their close connections with their fathers and what it means to have them come to the Masters, an event they've watched since childhood, and see them compete now.

Longtime SportsCenter host Michael Eaves of ESPN shares what it's like to cover the Masters and his experiences over the years there including the first time he met Jack Nicklaus. He also recalls a couple fun moments at Augusta with his colleague Scott Van Pelt.

2x Augusta National Women's Amateur participant Gianna Clemente shares what it's like to compete at Augusta with her dad Patrick on the bag. She also paints a picture of what it felt like to compete in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals as a 9-year-old in 2017. She returns for her 3rd ANWA this year after playing in the final group last year with winner Lottie Woad and shares what she learned from 2024 when she finished T5.

Joe Highsmith shares how much life's changed since his 1st PGA Tour win as well as the crazy number of texts he's gotten since his winning at February's Cognizant Classic. He also talks about his good friendship with mentor Fred Couples and he looks ahead to his 1st Masters.

Caddie legend Joe LaCava joins for a chat at Bay Hill about his son's 1st win as a PGA Tour caddie and how that felt to watch. LaCava also shares stories caddying for Tiger Woods in the Masters and Players and remembers what it was like to caddie for Fred Couples.

Jason Day shares thoughts on his Malbon outfits and how he and Malbon are waiting for approval from the Masters for scripting this year, after wearing a vest that was deemed 'too busy' last year. Day also shares more about the reaction to his sweatsuit at Pebble Beach and shares that he's re-united with his old coach Col Swatton recently.

Veteran golfer Rafael Campos shares what it's like to experience the ups and downs of pro golf in 15 years on. various Tours. He also shares what it's like to be a new dad and how much he's looking forward to his 1st Masters in April. Delayed gratification at age 36.

Jason Day shares what it was like to be turned down by LIV Golf, his thoughts on what makes him fulfilled in life, being a dad of 5, the Masters and how he plays Augusta National, his trip to the Australian PGA Championship and more.

3x PGA Tour winner and 12-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly joins to discuss what it was like to compete against Tiger Woods in his prime. We also break down current topics like slow play, TGL & Signature events on the PGA Tour and whether they are good or bad for the game.

60-year-old PGA Tour Champions player Paul Goydos shares stories from his 32-year pro career including unforgettable moments with Tiger Woods. Goydos also recalls the close friendships he's made with fellow pros on the PGA Tour Champions, and shares what life is like out there. He also recalls being paired with Donald Trump as a PGA Tour Rookie at Pebble Beach in 1993. Goydos says Trump made an ace that week at Spyglass Hill.

If you ever met golf writer Jeff Babineau, you were lucky to come across his kind, thoughtful personality. He sadly passed at age 62 on December 10. The former Golfweek writer and freelancer had an amazing ability to put golfers and the subjects of his stories at ease. His colleague Adam Schupak shares many stories and lessons Babs passed on from over the years in this episode.

In a wide ranging chat in early December, 2-time Masters champ Bernhard Langer described the emotions he's expecting to feel when he plays inn his 41st and final Masters in 2025. The 67-year-old star also explained what it feels like as a dad to share some of his PNC Championship wins w/his kids. He and son Jason are defending their title this month. Langer also shares how much longer he expects to play competitive golf on the PGA Tour Champions and why he and veteran caddie Terry Holt work so well together.

Veteran golf star Padraig Harrington joins to talk Ryder Cup and the pay for play debate, the recent PGA Tour changes for 2026, his Paddy's Golf Tips YouTube channel, Bernhard Langer and life on the PGA Tour Champions & more.

Mike Weir shares stories on the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus & more.

Veteran Australian golfer Richard Green shares what his career year on the PGA Tour Champions has been like, He also reminisces about beating Greg Norman back in 1997 on the DP World Tour and recalls his close calls in events this year.

8-time PGA Tour winner Stewart Cink shares what it's like balancing playing on the Champions Tour and PGA Tour at age 51. He recalls some favorite moments with his family in his career, and of course we discuss his 2009 Open Championship win & more.

5x PGA Tour winner Brian Gay shares what life is like on the PGA Tour Champions and how much fun he has playing against its stars. Also shares what he's most proud of in his career. Gay then shares how challenging it's been this season to overcome an elbow injury that's sidelined him for 3 months.

We preview the Solheim Cup with the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club superintendent Scott Furlong who's been on property for 30 years and CEO Matt Freitag on what they expect from the course and fans during the Solheim Cup..

Stacy Lewis joins Garrett Johnston in a conversation earlier this summer about the Solheim Cup and how fulfilling it is to lead team USA. Stacy mentions what she anticipates differently about a home Solheim Cup and how she plans to watch the event and support her players this time versus last year in Spain.

Lexi Thompson joins to talk all things US Solheim Cup team & shares memories of her favorite Solheim moments and what the event means to her. She also talks about her new Lexi Fitness app and shares the aspects of pro golf and the people she'll miss when she retires.

Bryson talks with Garrett about his year in the majors, how fulfilled he is right now, and looks ahead to 2024.

Henrik Stenson joins and shares his thoughts on Ryder Cup Europe's new rankings. He also shares whether he thinks Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will be on the team. Henrik also gets into the strengths of his game and gives helpful tips to improve our swing and short game.

We're at the Junior PGA Championship at Congressional with chats w/Lincoln Markham, Angela Zhang & others.

Billy Horschel shares with Garrett Johnston in June at Memorial what it's like being a dad of 3, how Sunday pressure feels on the last 9 holes, expectations of his caddie when he's in the hunt & more

2019 Open Champ Shane Lowry joins to discuss playing golf w/his daughters Iris and Ivy, how often he practices with 7-year-old Iris, growing up playing golf in Ireland, golf tips for us & more.

Brian Harman joined Garrett Johnston to talk about his Open win, celebrations, what it means & more. We also get into the Ryder Cup and what his first experience was like.

Xander Schauffele joins Garrett Johnston to discuss what makes links golf such a good challenge, memories from his past Open Championships including playing in the final group in 2018. Xander also gets into the dynamics between a player and caddie and works.

Akshay Bhatia joined at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial in early June to discuss what Sunday-back 9 pressure feels like on the PGA Tour, why it's important to change the dialogue in your mind as a golfer (self-talk), his older brother figure the late Grayson Murray & more.

Rickie joins for a wide ranging chat in May about the things he enjoys doing most with his daughter, overall life as a girls dad & more. He also drops some tips on various parts of the game that we can improve at, including the mental game. He also explains what pressure feels like in major championships.

Tony Finau talks with Garrett Johnston on fatherhood, tips for how we can get better with our golf game & more.

Ludvig Aberg joins in a short chat from Memorial to talk about the Masters close call, attitude, his swing & more.

In a short chat on Tuesday of Memorial, Collin Morikawa shares his takeaways from playing in the final groups in the 1st 2 majors: The Masters and PGA Championship & more.

Rory McIlroy joins Garrett Johnston for a few minute chat on his changing perspective toward LIV & PGA Tour divide over the past two years & more. He also chimes in on Jon Rahm and why he belongs on Ryder Cup Team Europe.

Defending RBC Canadian Open champ Nick Taylor shares some memories from his historic and dramatic win last year in Toronto. Taylor also gives us some helpful advice for our own golf games. Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin also joins and shares memories of being tackled by security while celebrating on the final green last year with Taylor.

Here's a short chat with Xander Schauffele from the Wells Fargo Championship on his experience in final rounds, his overall game & what's worked with his putting more.

Webb Simpson responds to criticism of sponsor invites he's received for Signature events. He also shares lessons he's learned in fatherhood over the years and the influence of his kids on him.

36-hole Masters Recap & short chat w/Max Homa from 2020 Masters, his first.

Grayson Murray shares what his big Sony Open win meant to him and how he kept his emotions in check to beat Keegan Bradley and others in the final group & playoff. He also shares what it meant ton win and now be at his first Masters at Augusta.

Adam Schenk has yet to win on Tour but he shares what he's learned from his close calls, the joys of fatherhood, and what he's looking forward to about his 1st Masters.

Vet caddie Joe Skovron shares his thoughts on his player (Masters rookie) Ludvig Aberg. Skovron explains what strengths make the young Swede such a potential superstar & more.

In a brief 7 minute chat, Ludvig Aberg discusses his goals, 1st Masters, the Ryder Cup and what he's looking forward to in his career.

Peter Malnati joins and shares what the emotions were like for his first win in 9 years at the Valspar Championship. He also looks ahead to his 1st Masters and 1st trip to Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy joins for an 11-minute podcast from Bay Hill in March in an interview that's also an article for Golf Monthly Magazine. We cover his hunger for more majors, Ryder Cup, the state of the fractured game and much more.