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Golf's Longest Day wraps with drama, determination, and dreams realized. Dozens punch their ticket to the U.S. Open, surviving grueling 36-hole qualifiers. Meanwhile, Luke Clanton makes his highly anticipated PGA Tour debut, adding excitement to an already stacked week. The PGA Tour heads north for the RBC Canadian Open, where the momentum rolls on. LUKE CLANTON (7:51) BRUCE DAVIDSON (22:10)
Monster seasons continue for Ben Griffin and Angel Cabrera on the PGA TOUR and PGA Tour Champions! Griffin's win at the Charles Schwab Championship is his second this year, while Cabrera now has two senior majors to go along with his Masters & U.S. Open wins in just his first season on CHAMPS. Damon and Eamon dive into what has already been banner years for both players. The U.S. Women's Open starts in just a few days so we also bring in Beth Ann Nichols to take a look at the field as well as discuss the LPGA appointing Craig Kessler as its new commissioner. Lastly, the USGA crowned two new champions last week in the Men's Amateur Four-Ball Championship! Tyler Mawhinney and Will Hartman got the job done and got together with our crew to discuss the biggest win of their young careers so far. Tyler Mawhinney & Will Hartman (35:21)
Today Damon and Eamon prepare us for what's to come at Charles Schwab this week. Rex catches up with our 2025 PGA Champion & some other guys in the field this week. We also have wonderful guests such as Andy Weitz, Cam Jordan, & Amanda Blumenherst join our show to catch up. ANDY WEITZ 5:46 CAM JORDAN 41:19 AMANDA BLUMENHERST 46:40
Scottie Scheffler headlines today's episode after winning the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow — silencing doubts about winning majors outside Augusta. He's now a three-time major champ and 15-time PGA Tour winner, heading to Colonial next. We've also got early U.S. Open Qualifying news from Dallas, where big names — including a former Masters champ — tried to punch their ticket to Oakmont. Plus, it's a big week for First Tee, celebrating coaches, participants, and raising funds to support programs that teach core values like integrity and sportsmanship. Eamon and Matt Adams also caught up with a special guest. Greg Mclaughlin 16:12
On today's episode Matt Adams and Eamon Lynch recap Scottie Scheffler's incredible PGA Championship victory. Harry Higgs joins to weigh in on Scottie's win and what is to come at the Charles Schwab Challenge this week for the PGA TOUR. Later in the show Paige Mackenzie and Rex Hoggard join the conversation on all things PGA Championship. Before the show wraps up the Golf Today crew sparks conversation over the yearly NCAA college tournament as play began today. HARRY HIGGS 23:59 PAIGE MACKENZIE 33:00 REX HOGGARD 34:08
On this today's episode, Damon and Eamon break down the Truist Championship — the sixth of eight signature events on the 2025 PGA Tour — taking place at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club while Quail Hollow gears up for next week's PGA Championship. They catch up with past champions Max Homa and Lucas Glover to reflect on their victories and current form. Plus, big news from the PGA of America: the Ryder Cup is headed to Bethpage Black this September, and in celebration, they've launched The People's Perk — a ticket giveaway exclusively for New York residents. Over the next five months, 3,000 complimentary tickets will be given out through surprise events across Long Island and NYC-area public golf courses, with 500 tickets available each day from Tuesday through Sunday during Ryder Cup week. LUCAS GLOVER 0:03 DAN MEERSMAN 13:24 MAX HOMA 27:23 BRYAN KARNS 38:06
It might not be a familiar course to PGA TOUR fans but the Wissahickon Course at Philadelphia Cricket Club is ready to host the game's best at the Truist Championship! Todd Lewis is on the scene in Philadelphia and he got word from the players about what kind of test this classic A.W. Tillinghast design will pose. This will also be the first signature event for Collin Morikawa with his new caddie Joe Griner! Damon and Eamon discuss the state of the 2-time major champion's game, and how a new caddie might help him return to the winners circle. Meanwhile on the LPGA Tour, the Mizuho Americas Open is this week! LPGA legend Michelle Wie West is the tournament host so we catch up with her to learn more about how this event has already feels like a staple on the circuit after just one season.
The first of May is just one day away! And that means the CJ CUP Byron Nelson is right around the corner. Damon and Eamon get you up to speed on a field that includes the World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler! How do Scottie and our guys feel about his game headed into a busy, three-week stretch for the two time Masters Champion? Tune in to find out! The guys also take a look at Jordan Spieth and discuss his recovery from a serious offseason wrist surgery and his road back to the top of the game. Just like Scheffler and Spieth, Bobby Massa is a Dallas native who will be in the field this week! We talk to the renowned amateur, who made it into the field this week via a Monday Qualifier and gained some serious street-cred after making it to the Quarterfinals of the 2024 U.S. Amateur. Not to mention, this tournament will be the last week that TPC Craig Ranch is in play before the course is renovated! David Pillsbury, CEO of 'INVITED', stops by to discuss the facelift for the course, and why it's important to update golf courses and keep them relevant to today's game. David Pillsbury (16:17) Bobby Massa (24:58)
The picks are in! Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy will lead Team USA and the Internationals at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Damon and Eamon chat with both of the newly-minted captains as they begin their preparations for Medinah in earnest. The guys also call together an emergency session of the Golf Today Roundtable to discuss the big news with Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and Shane Ryan from Golf Digest. Meanwhile, down at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Cornette was on the grounds of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to gauge PGA TOUR pro reactions to the next round of captains in the much sought-after team competition. Hear what Presidents Cup stalwarts Zach Johnson and Tom Kim had to say! Brandt Snedeker (2:33) Geoff Ogilvy (16:23)
There's a first time for everything! Lives were changed this weekend as Mao Saigo won the Chevron Championship for her first LPGA Tour win, and Andrew Novak & Ben Griffin teamed up for their first PGA TOUR win each at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Damon Hack & Eamon Lynch call in Todd Lewis and Ryan Lavner to discuss another monumental weekend in this week's Golf Today Roundtable. Later on, we welcome in renowned golf coach Justin Parsons to discuss his work with some of the game's best... and then our own Eamon Lynch. Justin Parsons (53:43)
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch set up a highly anticipated week of golf on the LPGA and PGA tour. Amy Rogers reports from the Chevron Classic before play starts tomorrow, followed by Beth Ann Nichols joining the guys to discuss storylines leading up to the first women's major of the year. Then, Madelene Sagstrom, fresh off her win at T-Mobile Match Play, sits down with Amy Rogers for an in-depth discussion on her mindset leading up to Chevron. Rex Hoggard joins with a report from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a report from Rory McIlroy fresh off his career grand slam and PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan. Getting back to LPGA, reigning CME Group Champion Jeeno Thitikul joins the show to preview the week ahead for her. Mel Reid joins Damon and Eamon at the desk to discuss a variety of topics around the LPGA tour. Finally, the legendary Bernhard Langer joins the show to talk about his career in golf. All of that and more on this edition of Golf Today! BETH ANN NICHOLS: 18:08 MADELENE SAGSTROM: 29:53 JEENO THITIKUL: 46:01 MEL REID: 54:13 BERNHARD LANGER: 1:05:19
Happy Earth Day! Last year around this time, Nelly Korda claimed the 2024 Chevron Championship, marking her fifth consecutive win to kick off the season. This year, we're on the edge of our seats waiting to see who will be crowned champion come Sunday. We'll be catching up with a few LPGA Tour players to hear how they're strategizing for the week at Carlton Woods. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour is down in New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. After last year's Grammy-worthy performance from Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, we're checking in with some players who may not break into song—but will certainly put on a show with their game. ROBERT MACINTYRE & THOMAS DETRY 13:24 JEENO THITIKUL 21:30 INGRID LINDBLAD 26:53 RHETT EVANS 33:03 BEN CRENSHAW 40:17 NEAL SHIPLEY 53:05 BRITTANY LINCICOME 59:53
The winless drought is over for Justin Thomas! At long last, the former world NO.1 closes out a PGA TOUR victory for the first time in nearly three years. Damon Hack & Eamon Lynch call in Ryan Lavner AND Golf Digest Sr. Writer Joel Beall for a Golf Today Roundtable to discuss JT's elating win, as well as a deflating win for Joel Dahmen -- who bogeyed each of the last three holes to lose the Corales Puntacana Championship by a single stroke. The LPGA TOUR was in action as well this past weekend, and the former top ranked amateur in the women's game, Ingrid Lindblad, won her first LPGA title at the JM Eagle LA Championship! The rising star's game is coming into form right as the first major of the LPGA season arrives, so we call up 5-time Major Champion Amy Alcott to discuss Linblad's big win and the monumental week of golf ahead. GOLF TODAY ROUNDTABLE (26:07) AMY ALCOTT (48:09)
1 Final prep day in the PGA tours latest signature event the RBC Heritage. Maverick McNealy joins to walk through his week ahead. Ron Green Jr. Senior Writer, Global Golf Post joins to discuss the significance of the career grand slam. Former Farmers Insurance Open Champion Scott Stallings discusses the upcoming Boston Marathon he will be running next week. RON GREEN JR- 18:50 MAVERICK MCNEALY- 29:06 SCOTT STALLINGS- 39:00
After a thunderous win by Rory McIlroy at the Masters last week, we catch up with our very own Paul McGinley, who witnessed this historic moment in golf. Then, we look ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following the official announcement of a mixed-team golf event debut. Pace of play has been an ongoing conversation on the PGA Tour, and now it's finally being addressed. ANTONY SCANLON 1:00 GARY YOUNG 15:25 PAUL MCGINLEY 22:22 MATT GINELLA 39:18
George Savaricas and Jordan Cornette are joined by Brad Faxon, Gary Williams & Shane Ryan, Padraig Harrington, and Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard to discuss Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam and winning the 2025 Masters Tournament! Brad Faxon: 0:00 Gary Williams & Shane Ryan: 7:24 Padraig Harrington: 17:52 Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard: 32:07
The first round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur is underway and we've got all the inside information around this event. Our onsite crew will be joining us live from Champions Retreat. As we knock on the backdoor of Masters week, the PGA Tour makes a stop in Texas for the Valero Texas Open. Will two-time Valero Texas champion, Corey Conners claim victory number three? Plus, Matt McCarthy, is with us to discuss his recent win and Masters preparation. COREY CONNERS 10:25 MATT MCCARTHY 35:54
Eamon Lynch and Jordan Cornette are joined by Billy Horschel, Beth Ann Nichols, Steve Burkowski and Catherine Rao covering multiple topics and events this week! First the guys are joined by Billy Horschel discussing his standout performance for the Atlanta Golf Club at TGL this week. Next Beth Ann Nichols covers the Augusta National Women's Amateur biggest storylines to watch out for this week. Lastly, Burko and Catherine Rao join the show from Augusta looking ahead to the big week for the women's amateur.
Eamon Lynch and Jordan Cornette are joined by Butch Harmon, plus welcome in Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner for multiple roundtable discussions. Plus, preview the 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur with Kiara Romero. Butch Harmon: 0:49 Rex Hoggard & Ryan Lavner: 16:20 Kiara Romero: 47:13
We're one day out from the Texas Children's Houston Open! Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner break down the big players in this weeks tournament. Kira Dixon caught up with Players Champion Rory McIlroy. He makes his debut in the Houston Open and tells Kira how his game is shaping up ahead of The Masters. John Wood, team Manager, 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Team joins to talk Ryder Cup prep. Bud Cauley joins the show to discuss his recent success on tour. All that and more on this edition of the Golf Today Podcast! John Wood-13:12 Bud Cauley-20:02
We're only a few days away from the Texas Children's Houston Open! Former champion Tony Finau joins the show to discuss his 2023 win at Memorial Park and how his game is shaping up ahead of The Masters. Johnson Wagner is a former champ here himself, his first PGA TOUR win came at this event in 2008 and punched his ticket to Augusta National for the first time! We catch up with Johnson for this week's "Past Champs Chat." In the amateur ranks, Lottie Woad is gearing up for her next run at the Augusta National Women's Amateur! The defending champion stops by the program to discuss her ascendant career and just how excited she is to have another crack at the finest track in the game. Not to mention the LPGA is in action this week! Beth Ann Nichols gets us up to speed ahead of Nelly Korda's title defense at the Ford Championship Tony Finau (3:34) Lottie Woad (27:44)
A wild ride ends with a win for Viktor Hovland! The 2023 Tour Champion takes his first win since that big splash at East Lake in the Valspar Championship, edging out Justin Thomas by a single stroke. Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner call in Joel Beal and Todd Lewis to break down what this means for one of the game's most enigmatic talents as he heads to Augusta National in two weeks for The Masters. The Players Championship a week before Valspar was an unforgettable one for three college golfers who call themselves "The Ontario Boys." After scoring free tickets to Sunday's final round from Ryan French of "Monday Q Info" the golf community just kept on giving! After driving 17-hours from Canada to get to TPC Sawgrass the boys were invited to meet PGA TOUR pros, check out the TGL Semifinals, and even score a free round at the Dye's Valley Course. After a week of rest, we call up the boys for their perspective on a golf lover's dream week. Kendall Todd from the Arkansas Women's Golf Team will get to live a golfer's dream too next week! The Razorbacks senior is set to make her debut at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, find out what she's looking forward to most. Kendall Todd (31:05)
The conclusion of the PGA TOUR Florida Swing starts tomorrow at the Valspar Championship. Let's get you caught up! No. 3 in the world Xander Schauffele has not been pleased with his game since returning from an injury before the Players Championship. Hear what he had to say to Kira K. Dixon on site as he looks to continue shaking the rust off of his game. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Tournament Co-Chair Ronde Barber is happy to have the 2-time major champion amongst a strong field at his event. We catch up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend on life after football, and just how bright the future is for the Valspar Championship after renewing the sponsorship rights this year. Peter Malnati made last year's edition of the tournament one we won't soon forget after his emotional win! We touch base with him a year after his signature win as a pro to see how he likes pulling up to an event as defending champion. Speaking of champions, the golf world is still abuzz after Rory McIlroy's big win at TPC Sawgrass. His coach and Golf Channel contributor Brad Faxon joins us from Innisbrook to give us insight into what he and the now 2-time players champion worked on to get his game into great shape early on this year. Peter Malnati (3:38) Brad Faxon (15:21) Ronde Barber (35:10)
As if Rory McIlroy wasn't already in rarified air, his win at the Players Championship this week was another one for the record books! The 2019 Players Champion battled through tough conditions to join the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler as the only golfers to ever win the event multiple Players and Major Championships. Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas call in Rex Hoggard and Shane Ryan to discuss the latest addition to McIlroy's already stacked resume in this week's Golf Today Roundtable. The PGA TOUR stays in Florida this week for the Valspar Championship, where Tommy Fleetwood continues the hunt for his first win on U.S. Soil. Kira K. Dixon catches up with the English fan favorite and gives us the low-down on what to expect as the game's best get ready to take on the infamous "Snake Pit" at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course. And if you're already itching to see some of the best in the game tee it up at Augusta National you're in luck! The Augusta National Women's Amateur is right around the corner, so we get to know first-time contestant Isabella McCauley from the University of Minnesota. Isabella McCauley (28:53)
The world No. 1 is the defending champion at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but is his game in good enough shape to keep the red cardigan? Our crew debates. Todd Lewis reports from Bay Hill on how Scottie looks on this new-look golf course, which made a huge change to one of its signature holes. NBC Sports commentator Kevin Kisner will be on the call for all the action this weekend, so we get caught up with him on his nascent broadcast career as well as his foray into playing in the TGL. Lastly, amidst speculation about Bryson DeChambeau's future with LIV Golf, the reigning U.S. Open champion took to the mic at LIV Hong Kong to say that the tour is "not going anywhere." What does that attitude from one of the game's biggest stars say about the possibility of a deal that could reunite the game's best players? Tune in and find out. Kevin Kisner (38:48)
At long last we get to see the world NO. 3 back on the PGA TOUR at the Arnold Palmer Invitational! Xander Schauffele is on the mend from a rib injury and will make his first start since The Sentry in early January. Todd Lewis joins the show from Bay Hill to give us an update on Xander, who gave us a sneak peek at his game playing in the TGL on Monday. Maverick McNealy will be teeing it up at Bay Hill this week as well. The then Stanford Men's Golf standout made the cut as an amateur in the 2016 edition of the API and was forever changed by his interactions with Arnie. Now a winner on TOUR, McNealy joins us to look back on the moments he got to spend with Mr. Palmer. Former PGA TOUR Pro Robert Damron had an even more extensive personal relationship with Arnold Palmer. He called in to share some classic stories with us about how 'The King' held court behind the scenes with his innumerable friends and loved ones. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek also stops by to discuss Lydia Ko's hot start to the LPGA season. Could Ko's win in Singapore set the LPGA Hall of Famer up for another monster campaign? Could she complete the Women's golf grand slam? Maverick McNealy (22:23) Robert Damron (31:23)
The Florida Swing got off to a hot start in at the Cognizant Classic! Joe Highsmith gets his breakthrough win on the PGA TOUR in come from behind fashion, punching his ticket to the Masters and this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. Our crew reacts to a thrilling finish at PGA National and looks ahead to what is always a nostalgic week at Bay Hill. Speaking of which, Gary Williams of the 5CLUBS podcast joins us to share his favorite memories of the late Arnold Palmer - who personally made this tournament a PGA TOUR staple. Plenty of discussion to be had in this edition of the show as Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine stop by to preview the upcoming spring season in college golf and Ryan Lavner and Shane Ryan join the program for this week's Golf Today Roundtable.
The Cognizant Classic of the Palm Beaches is pretty much a home game for Eric Cole! The 2024 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year grew up in the area and made his first big splash on TOUR at PGA National in 2023, almost winning his tournament debut in a playoff. Cole comes back to finish what he started and nab that first win, hear him catch up with our crew. Austin Eckroat got his first PGA TOUR win here last season and defends a title on TOUR for the first time this week! Eamon and George catch up with him as well. On the other hand, Jordan Spieth makes his tournament debut this week coming off offseason wrist surgery. Will he return to winning ways after missing the cut at the Genesis Invitational? We'll discuss!
A wild finish at VidantaWorld ends in a dream-come-true from Brian Campbell! After over 150 TOUR-sanctioned starts, Campbell won on the PGA TOUR for the first time. Eamon Lynch & George Savaricas call in Rex Hoggard & Ryan Lavner to discuss Campbell's big win and more on this edition of the Golf Today Roundtable. Not to mention, we have a new Captain for Team Europe in the 2026 Solheim Cup! Anna Nordqvist will turn in her clubs for a clipboard in this edition of the biennial faceoff between Europe and Team USA. How will the three-time major champion attack this new challenge? Find out when she sits down with our crew to discuss her new role. Anna Nordqvist (14:39) Golf Today Roundtable (27:33)
We've seen Tiger Woods tee it up on TGL several times this year already, but when will we see him play on the PGA TOUR? Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas invite in Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner to discuss that very question, as well as Tiger's TGL play in this week's Golf Today Roundtable. Speaking of the PGA TOUR, we're only a day away from the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld! Akshay Bhatia is the highest ranked player in the field in Mexico, but should he be considered the favorite to take the win? Damon Hack caught up with Bhatia down in VidantaWorld and joins us to discuss.
Not even a day after winning the Genesis Invitational Ludvig Ã…berg was back to winning ways at TGL! Ã…berg's "The Bay GC" won two matches and clinched a playoff spot in the TGL Tripleheader on Monday, giving the Swede an unprecedented three wins in just under two days. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch react to his continued success and what was a banner day for the nascent stadium Golf league. Back on the PGA TOUR, our crew is up and running from the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld. Damon Hack anchors our reporting from Vidanta, and joins the show to dive into what players need to do well in order to compete for a win on this golf course. Looking ahead to the Ryder Cup, we catch up with Paul McGinley on how the European team is shaping up with all the success European players have had on TOUR so far this year. Does the cup winning player and captain think Team Europe has what it takes already to upset Team USA on home soil at Bethpage Black? Tune in to find out! Back over in Mexico, Will Chandler got his way into this week's PGA TOUR stop the old fashioned way: a Top-10 finish after getting into the WM Phoenix Open field via Monday Qualifying! Chandler calls into the show to chat about the special week he had in Phoenix, and what he'll have to do to ensure he keeps the positive momentum going. Paul McGinley (07:31) Will Chandler (14:32)
George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch recap Ludvig Aberg's nail-biting victory at the Genesis Invitational as Aberg makes a late comeback in the final round. Plus, the guys discuss Tiger Woods' stance on the state of the PIF deal. Later in the show Jake Elliot – kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles – joins highlighting becoming a Super Bowl champion and his love for golf. The show continues with a kick to the next PGA TOUR event – Mexico Open at VidantaWorld.
As debates about pace of play abound on the world's professional tours, we get both sides of the argument from major champions Lucas Glover and Collin Morikawa about the 'aimpoint' green reading method. Is aimpoint an innovative, helpful way to plot out a putt? Or has it become a drag on pace of play that's goes against the etiquette of the game? Our crew of Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner weigh both sides of the issue. Corey Pavin might have earned his 15 PGA TOUR victories before aimpoint became prevalent on the circuit, but that doesn't mean he can't still roll 'em in! The 2-time winner of this week's Genesis Invitational stops by to talk about one of his favorite TOUR stops before he tees it up at the Chubb Classic on the PGA TOUR Champions. Due to the Palisades Fire earlier this year, the Genesis' was moved from it's regular home of Riviera Country Club to the South Course at Torrey Pines -- the same place where Andrew Novak nearly won the Farmer's Insurance Open several weeks ago. Novak stops by to discuss his near win, and how he feels about taking another crack at Torrey Pines for his first-ever TOUR win. Yeahlimi Noh doesn't have to wonder when her first win on the LPGA Tour will come! She comes on the show to discuss her maiden win last week at the Cognizant Founder's Cup. Corey Pavin (19:38) Andrew Novak (30:03) Yeahlimi Noh (38:21)
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner preview the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines as players begin preparing. Max Homa joins to discuss being home in the LA area and looking back to his previous wins at Torrey Pines (2021 Genesis Invitational, 2023 Farmers Insurance Open). JT Poston joins to discuss Titliest brand and his 2024 Shriners win. Lastly, Mark Calcavecchia breaks down his 1989 season where he won both the LA Open and The Open. All of that and more on this edition of Golf Today! MAX HOMA-24:00 MARK CALCAVECCHIA-46:50 JT POSTON- 01:06:10
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner recap Thomas Detry's dominant win at the WM Phoenix Open this past weekend. After that, the focus shifts to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines where Tiger Woods was expected to make his season debut but released a statement this afternoon withdrawing from the tournament. Jaime Diaz joins the show to talk about the breaking news surrounding Woods withdrawing and his statement. Then, Arron Oberholser joins to recap the WMPO and the new protocols put in place this year to improve fan experience. Finally, Beth Ann Nichols joins to evaluate the LPGA's pace of play and the steps they have taken to address the issue. All of that and more on this edition of Golf Today! JAIME DIAZ: 3:38 ARRON OBELHAUSER: 13:22 BETH ANN NICHOLS: 24:47
It's Pro-Am Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open! Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch are live from the Loudest Hole in Golf and are joined by a plethora of celebrities and golfers! AARON RODGERS RASMUS AND NICOLAI HOJGAARD PATIENCE RHODES/CAROLINA MELGRATI JOEL DAHMEN FRANKIE CAPAN III KEITH MITCHELL JOSE LUIS BALLESTER
Today we remember the life of Kultida Woods, mother of Tiger Woods - who announced his mother's passing this morning. Our crew reminisces on their own experiences with Kultida and reflect on how her quick wit and competitive spirit shaped Tiger into the man, and champion that he is. Later on, future NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald stops by our set at the WM Phoenix Open. The 11-time Pro-Bowler gets us caught up on everything from his golf game, super bowl picks, and his super-talented son - who just might have what it takes to join the family business. Meanwhile, business is booming for short-game coach to the stars Parker McLaughlin. The winner of the 2008 Barracuda Championship winner left the TOUR for the coaching ranks and has since worked with stars like Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim, and Anna Nordqvist. Does he have any advice that could fix your chipping yips? Tune in to find out, and hear all about his favorite holes at TPC Scottsdale. Larry Fitzgerald (5:08) Parker McLaughlin (29:05)
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both making their season debuts at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in Pebble Beach, California. Damon and Eamon discuss the tournament with a slew of guests including Harris English, the Farmers Insurance Open Champion, and many more
On this edition of Golf Today, Jordan Cornette and Eamon Lynch recap the past week in golf that was headlined by Harris English capturing the Farmers Insurance Open. The two are joined early for a roundtable discussion with Rex Hoggard and George Savaricas to talk about the pace of play issue on the PGA Tour and possible solutions moving forward. The discussion continues with TGL talk and reaction to the first couple weeks of competition. After that, Beth Ann Nichols hops on to talk about a wide variety of topics around the LPGA. Jordan and Eamon then welcome in former soccer player and commentator Taylor Twellman ahead of his appearance in the LPGA Pro-Am this week. The guests continue with Justin Parsons, caddy of Harris English, to talk about the latest win and recap an exhilarating final round victory. Jordan and Eamon then pivot to Dan Roberts, Editor in Chief of Front Office Sports, discussing the impact of Tiger's 25th anniversary of his 2000 season and the lasting impact Woods had on the business side of golf. Finally, Managing Director of Player Relations and Development for the USGA, Heather Daly-Donofrio, joins to wrap up the show and discuss the brand new U.S. National Developmental Program. GT Roundtable: 9:16 Beth Ann Nichols: 29:32 Taylor Twellman: 38:20 Justin Parsons: 46:08 Dan Roberts: 58:30 Heather Daly-Donofrio: 1:07:35
It's a huge week for golf, and we're here to break it all down! From the excitement of the PGA Show in Orlando, where the latest gear, apparel, and innovations are making waves, to the action-packed Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, there's so much to cover. Plus, it's a special day in golf history—today we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Jack Nicklaus! Join us as we dive into the highlights, share behind-the-scenes stories, and bring you closer to the heart of the game.
Damon Hack and Jordan Cornette recap Sepp Straka's win at The American Express, his third on the PGA Tour, and look into runner-up Justin Thomas' week in the desert. Plus, the guys discuss Tyrrell Hatton's win in Dubai and what it means for the European Ryder Cup team. Then, they have a couple of roundtables, first with Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour, and then Todd Lewis and Steve Sands to talk about a variety of topics within the game. Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour: 0:05 Gregory Odom Jr.: 25:43 Todd Lewis and Steve Sands: 30:38
Here on Golf Today we hear from defending champion Rory McIlroy and 2022 winner Viktor Hovland leading into the Dubai Desert Classic. Gary Williams, host of the 5 Clubs Podcast, joined us to chat about his show. Last week, Nick Taylor won the Sony Open on Sunday. We'll hear from his short-game coach, Gareth Raflewski.
Last year, it was an amatuer who made history at the American Express. Alabama Sophomore Nick Dunlap took down some of the best players in the world to become the first amatuer to win on the PGA Tour since 1991. Dunlap joins Damon and Eamon to reminisce on his 2024 victory and how he plans to defend his title. Josh Carpenter, Assistant Managing Editor, Sports Business Journal, also joins the show to discuss the TGL, Tiger's debut and how the TGL team is preparing for their second event. NICK DUNLAP (3:18) GRAY ALBRIGHT (11:41) JOSH CARPENTER (31:43) PETER STURGEON (49:54)
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch recap a thrilling finish to the Sony Open in Hawaii where Canadian Nick Taylor was victorious in a two-hole playoff over Nico Echavarria. After that, Paige Mackenzie and Ryan Lavner join for the roundtable discussion on a variety of topics including Jordan Spieth's return from injury, Tiger's debut in the TGL, Keegan Bradley being a player captain for the Ryder Cup, and much more. After, Damon and Eamon discuss Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm making their season debuts on the DP World Tour at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Then, ahead of The American Express this week, Executive Director Pat McCabe joins the show to preview what should be an exciting week in La Quinta. Finally, Damon and Eamon wrap up the show talking about the Team Cup in Dubai this past weekend. All of that and more on Golf Today! Paige Mackenzie and Ryan Lavner 9:23 Pat McCabe 38:42
The game is moving forward! Last night Rex Hoggard was at the debut of the Tomorrow Golf League, also called TGL. He comes on the show with Ryan Lavner to discuss his first impressions of the upstart simulator golf league. Over in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama goes for two wins in a row. Todd Lewis checks in on the 2022 winner of the Sony Open at Hawaii, while also giving us a first look at some PGA TOUR rookies who have turned up to make the first start on their newly-earned cards. Our own Brad Faxon went wire-to-wire to win at Hualalai in 2001! The 8-time PGA TOUR winner joins us for a "Past Champions Chat" to look back at his dominant performance. Grayson Murray tragically took his own life only a few short months after winning the event last season, but his family and friends have teamed up to make sure his legacy lives on through a foundation bearing his name. Jeff Maness, president of the Grayson Murray Foundation, stops by the show to discuss the formation of that organization and what it will do to champion mental health awareness. Jeff Maness 37:00
The revolution WAS televised! The past 30 years have seen astronomical growth in the game, and Golf Channel has put it all live on the air. Damon Hack & Eamon Lynch welcome in Rich Lerner to discuss what the Golf Channel has meant to the game since we first came on the air in January of 1995 -- and share some of the legendary stories he's picked up in his 28 years here. Just because we're in anniversary mode in the studio doesn't mean we're asleep on the job, though -- especially with the Hawaii swing in full gear! Todd Lewis joins us from the Sony Open in Hawaii to find out how the course is shaping up, and how the tournament will honor its defending champion: the late Grayson Murray. As we look back at the past today, we also get a glimpse into the game's future as the first match of the TGL gets underway tonight! The simulator golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is making a splashy entrance to the scene, but is there substance? Rex Hoggard has been to their facility in South Florida and joins us to weigh in.
Damon and Eamon are gearing up for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro- AM! 2019 U.S. Open Winner Gary Woodland joins the guys to reminisce on his victory at Pebble Beach. In his first tournament on the APGA tour 23 year old Kieron Van Wyck made history winning the Farmers Insurance Invitational. He became the first amateur golfer ever to win an APGA tour event since the tour began in 2010. He tells the guys what it took took to victory. Nicole Inakov joined the guys to discuss being paired with Ernie Els in the Pure Insurance Championship, and hitting an ace on hole 17 at Pebble Beach with Ernie watching. To close out the episode we hear from Rory McIlroy, who arrived at Pebble Beach this morning after his duel with Tiger in the TGL last night.
Yesterday in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama put on a clinic, winning the season opening Sentry for his 11th career PGA Tour win. His 35-under for the week is the lowest score to par in a 72-hole event. Damon and Eamon discuss Matsuyama's dominating performance and what another second place means for Morikawa. Our colleague Johnson Wagner also knows something about lifting a trophy in Hawaii. Back in 2012, he shot a 3-under 67 in the final round of the Sony Open for a two-shot victory. Johnson joins the show to reminisce on his victorious week and the upcoming PGA season. JONHSON WAGNER (42:00) SHANE RYAN (52:04)
On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Anna Jackson preview an exciting weekend ahead at the Grant Thornton Invitational with some special guests! Amy Rogers joins to talk Lexi Thompson and Sahith Theegala, then Steve Sands hops on to discuss Scottie Scheffler winning the PGA Tour Player of the Year Award. Finally, Rex Hoggard joins to discuss swirling rumors of the PIF and PGA Tour ongoing negotiations. AMY ROGERS 3:02-7:13 STEVE SANDS 23:50-31:21 REX HOGGARD 32:43-36:42
What a season for Scottie Scheffler! His win at the Hero World Challenge ends his monster 2024 campaign with a flourish, leaving him with 9 wins across the board. Damon Hack & Anna Jackson discuss his astoric season with Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard on another edition of the Golf Today Roundtable! Tiger Woods might not have teed it up this week, but he made his presence felt as tournament host. We take a look back at his remarks on the tournament broadcast from Sunday and talk about what 2025 may hold for the 15-time major champion. Justin Thomas was in the field at Hero and his top-three finish continued the positive momentum he picked up towards the end of the season. Can the two-time PGA Champion regain his elite form in 2025? Tune in and join the conversation!