Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary Williams

Welcome to a very special episode of The Hole Story! In today's show, Robby sits down with legendary golf broadcaster Gary Williams for an in-depth conversation that's all about passion, people, and the lasting power of the game. You'll recognize Gary's voice from years of insightful golf coverage, and now, as the driving force behind the fast-rising Five Clubs brand, he's bringing fresh ideas and stories to the sport.Gary shares his upbringing in North Carolina, the early moments that made him fall in love with golf thanks to quality time with his dad, memorable rounds at storied courses like Muirfield, and the journey that took him from club pro to a leading figure at Golf Channel's Morning Drive. He also dives into the creation of Five Clubs, an ambitious platform that's giving golfers and fans a new way to connect, with exciting things on the horizon.Along the way, Gary and Robby bond over the people and stories that make golf the ultimate connector, swap tales of golf trips and dream courses, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what's next for Five Clubs, both on and off the screen. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the game, this episode will remind you that, at its core, golf is truly about the people we meet and the journeys we share.https://www.5clubsgolf.com/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBall•https://bestball.substack.com - Subscribe to Par 3 Thursdays!Friends of BestBall:•B. Draddy - https://www.bdraddy.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Zero Restriction - https://www.zerorestriction.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Fairway & Greene - https://www.fairwayandgreene.com - Enter "BESTBALL20" for 20% off your order•Arccos Golf - https://bit.ly/4gXNDQi - Get 15% off your order•The Stack System - https://www.thestacksystem.com/discount/BestBall - Get 10% off your order•Western Birch - https://westernbirch.com - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order. Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

We had a full guest list today for our Open Preview Show on Golf Channel and were joined by Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Billy Horschel, Tommy Roy and Stephen Watson. Horschel provided a player perspective on what it takes to get into the hunt and the conditions that alter play. Lerner and Chamblee gave some historical perspective to the event while weighing in on some of the top story lines. Roy discussed the event from the television perspective and what the audience will see. And Watson talked about the local Irish angle including what it would mean for Rory McIlroy to win the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.

The 153rd Open will be held at Royal Portrush and the 5 Clubs crew takes a deep dive into this year's tournament. Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour all weigh in on the top story lines heading in, the return of Rory McIlroy to where he grew up, the favorites, the longshots and what they expect to unfold in the last major of the 2025 season.

The 2025 Open Championship will kick off July 17 at Royal Portrush and in this wagering preview show, 5 Clubs and Read The Line partnered up to give viewers an in-depth look at the 153rd Open. 5 Clubs host Gary Williams, Read The Line's wagering expert and PGA professional Keith Stewart, and 5 Clubs contributors and former PGA TOUR players Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge hit on a number of key topics as you look to prepare for how to "bet" The Open.The group discussed some of the basics from course examination, player characteristics, analytics, players in form, past history, and dove into some of the more detailed particulars on how to find value, when to bet certain odds and how to bet World #1 Scottie Scheffler.This show is intended to arm you with what you need to do the most important thing - WIN money.

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It's Fast Break Friday presented by Ale 8 One. It's also Hall of Fame Week! Our first Hal of Famer of the day is HOF Coach Gary Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Westwood and Trevor Immelman joined the program this morning. Westwood recently qualified for this year's Open at Royal Portrush and Immelman is the lead analyst in the booth for CBS Sports.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley headlined a packed show today that also included Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge, Taylor Zarzour and Keith Stewart.

ESPN broadcaster and 5 Clubs contributor joined Gary Williams this morning to talk about a number of golf-related topics. Bilas will participate in the American Century Championship this weekend and talked about what he loves about that event. Bilas, with a law background, also talked about the PGA TOUR and LIV discussions and how the collegiate landscape in changing with NIL, anti-trust, transfer portals and more. And finally, Bilas talked about what it is that draws him to the game of golf.

This 5Clubs conversation is one that happens somewhere, every day in grill rooms and on golf courses all over the world. Tiger or Jack? Hogan of Jones? Author Michael Arkush took on the task of constructing a list of the top 100 players all time, meaning ALL time golf and not just men but women as well. This conversation examines the challenges and parameters of compiling a top 100 but it extends beyond the book to include where Scottie Scheffler would be right now and which other players currently competing will eventually be in the top 100. We all love debates on lists, here's a top 100 all-time golf discussion rooted in Michael's new book.

 Last week, stakeholders from the Upper Mississippi River toured the Columbia and Snake River to see what is similar and different from the two water systems. Last year, stakeholders from the Pacific Northwest visited the Mississippi in this continued collaboration between the two rivers. Michelle Hennings is the executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. Gary Williams is the executive director of the Upper Mississippi Waterway Association. They both join us to share what the Columbia and Mississippi River can learn from each other. 

Andrew Novak and Henni Zuel joined the program this morning. Novak, who is having a career year, talked about how he has had to grow into every level of golf to get comfortable and feel like he can belong. He also talked about how motivating it is to know he is part of the Ryder Cup conversation. Zuel, part of the Sky Sports broadcast team, joined to talk about the recent qualifiers for The Open including Lee Westwood. The show ended with dogs of the week and team picks for the John Deere Classic.

Brendan Porath, head of content at The Fried Egg, joined Gary Williams to talk about a number of topics in the game from the ever-evolving schedule, the need to have more overseas events, the way the season seems to end with a whimper, what the new PGA TOUR CEO will prioritize, whether Rory McIlroy has anything left this year that can top his April and the inevitability of Keegan Bradley as a Ryder Cup USA playing captain.

Sean Zak of Golf Magazine joined the program today to cover a number of topics in the game from best story from the Majors this year, the Keegan Bradley playing captain debate for the Ryder Cup and expectations and thoughts on the new head of the PGA TOUR, Brian Rolapp. Host Gary Williams recapped the weekend that was in golf and dove into Nebraska golf highlighting Sand Hills, CapRock Ranch and Landmand.

Nathan Smith, the U.S. Walker Cup captain, and Brad Faxon joined 5 Clubs on Golf Channel. Faxon led off the show talking about The Broadmoor, the host site of the U.S. Senior Open and how the players will need to adjust to the altitude in what Faxon thinks is the biggest event on the Champions Tour. Faxon also talked about Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Smith discussed how good the new generation is with the depth at the collegiate and junior levels. He talked about Ben James, Jackson Koivin and Michael LaSasso as members of this year's team that will compete at Cypress Point.

John Wood and Tyler Rae joined the program today. Wood, the team manager for the U.S. Ryder Cup team talked about the process leading into the selection of the team and all the details that need to be addressed. He talked at length about how captain Keegan Bradley has played his way into contention and how that may unfold if he makes the team and how many guys are realistically on the roster of candidates. Rae and his team will get straight to work starting Sunday night renovating Detroit Golf Club, home of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. He discussed how his team wanted to tell a story to the membership and bring back the greatest version of the club and the gifts of Donald Ross to game as it relates to putting surfaces.

Kevin Clark joined the program and talked about his relationship with the new PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp and what he knows about him and the career advice he gave him years ago and what that means about how he thinks. Host Gary Williams also talked about how the Traveler's Championship unfolded with Keegan Bradley winning and Tommy Fleetwood letting one get away and what that now means for Bradley as captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Mel Reid and Gabby Herzig joined the program this morning. Reid will be covering the KPMG Women's PGA Championship this week and she shared her thoughts on the ladies next major. Herzig joined to share her thoughts on the announcement of the PGA TOUR's new CEO, Brian Rolapp, and what that means moving forward. And we unveiled the latest installment of the golf dogs of the week.

This was a newsworthy show as the PGA TOUR announced a new CEO, Brian Rolapp. We were also joined by Justin Tupper who is documenting the story of the Cobbs Creek project outside Philadelphia and Brendon de Jonge stopped by the studio with some final thoughts from the U.S. Open and on the Tour's new CEO.

Gary Williams recapped the 125th U.S. Open from Oakmont Country Club. J.J. Spaun birdied 17 and 18 to win his first major and outlast the field and finished as the only player in the field to post a final overall score under par. We also discussed the tournaments had by Scheffler, Burns,Scott, McIlroy and more.

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe are LIVE! The guys preview Game 3 in the NBA Finals. Nick & Femi break down how they're looking to bet Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final. Gary Williams, Alex Christenson, Eddie Olczyk and Jason Sobel join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos opens up the second hour with the latest news from NFL Minicamps. Plus, Nick and Femi preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Gary Williams joins the show to discuss the U.S. Open. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe wrap up the second hour by sitting down with Gary Williams to break down the U.S. Open! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were live from Oakmont Country Club, site of the 125th U.S. Open and joined by John Bodenhamer of the USGA, Bob Ford, Gil Hanse, Andy Johnson & Brendan Porath of Fried Egg, Gabby Herzig and Mason Howell.

We were live from Congaree Golf Club, site of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup, which begins on Thursday. We were joined by Palmer's grandson, Sam Saunders, as well as the Friedkin Group's Director of Golf Bruce Davidson, Brandel Chamblee, Eamon Lynch, Paul McGinley and Palmer Cup participants Michael LaSasso and Louise Rydqvist. Discussion centered around the Palmer Cup and the ways it makes an impact, the integration of men and women in the competition itself and the initiative's of the Friedkin Group and Congaree and the Global Golf Initiative.

Send us a textCongressman Mike Quigley is in his 9th term representing Chicago's North Side and Lakefront as a Democrat in the House. He made waves last year after the first presidential debate as one of the first elected Democrats to publicly urge President Biden to step aside as the party's nominee. In this conversation, we talk through what led him to speak out, the reaction from the White House and his colleagues, and why he believes it's an important conversation for the party to have now. We also discuss his path in politics as a staffer, as a reformer on the Cook County Board, winning a 20+ candidate '09 special election to replace Rahm Emanuel in the House, favorite moments during his tenure, what he's learned visiting Ukraine, and what Democrats need to do to better connect with voters.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in a conservative, blue-collar household in in the Midwest...The teacher who made an impression on his politics and the advice he continues to quote today...Learning both theory at the University of Chicago and practical politics while cutting his teeth in Cook County politics...Why he lost his first race for office and how he turned a loss into a win a few years later...A decade on the Cook County Board as a reformer taking on the Chicago machine...How he won a 20+ person special election in 2009 to replace Rep. Rahm Emanuel in the House...Initial impressions and surprises in his early days in Congress...Two members who served as his mentors...Some of the work he's done in the House he's most proud of...Why Ukraine matters and what he's learned by traveling to the country several times...Why he was one of the first Democratic elected officials to call on President Biden to step aside as the '24 Democratic nominee in the aftermath of the debate...Reactions from colleagues and constituents after going public with his concerns about President Biden...Do Democrats have a larger problem of too many older Democrats refusing to retire and make way for younger leaders?Thoughts on how Democrats can better connect with voters...His favorite Chicago Blackhawks' memory and excitement for the new Chicago Pope...AND John Anzalone, big cats, Rod Blagojevich, burning your mortgage, cannon fodder, Frank Capra, Carol Stream, Forrest Claypool, Walter Cronkite, Paul Ehrlich, Sara Feigenholtz, John Fritchey, William Fulbright, Mary Gatey, Gabby Giffords, Newt Gingrich, Bernie Hansen, Kasie Hunt, Mark Kirk, John Lewis, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Vladimir Putin, Robert Redford, Branch Rickey, FDR, Paul Ryan, Helen Schiller, Glenn Schneider, Michael Sheahan, Adam Smith, spring chickens, John Stroger, Larry Suffredin, Studs Terkel, Harry Truman, The Weiner Circle, Gary Williams, working for the pension...& more!

We were joined today by Grant Haefner and Taylor Zarzour. Haefner made it through the 36-hole qualifying on Monday earning Medalist honors at Springfield Country Club. He talked about the day, his journey and what's ahead as he heads to Oakmont for the U.S. Open. Zarzour joined in studio and he and host Gary Williams recapped golf's longest day before diving into the last month of Scottie Scheffler and how we'll see how Rory McIlroy responds with the next major just over a week away.

Michael Bamberger has been covering the game of golf for four decades. The GAME. He has always been curious and determined to tell all the stories and not just those about the best professional golfers. The Playing Lesson is classic Bamberger as he spends a year immersed in every aspect of the game of golf from caddying in pro ams, to playing in pro ams, to being involved in volunteer services at tour events, to putting lessons with Brad Faxon. Of course, Michael shares conversations with some of the most interesting people in golf. Michael is one of the game's great writers and this lengthy conversation with Gary Williams veers in so many directions. Not surprisingly, two people who love the game talking about why it does to us what it does to us. This new book is for lovers of the whole game and this conversation tries to cover it all.

It was a busy show with Gary Williams providing a recap of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills and The Memorial and Jack's place and were joined by Ryan French, the man behind Monday Q Info. Williams and French also broke down golf's longest day as golfers from 10 different sites will battle it out over the course of a 36-hole day to qualify for the U.S. Open at Oakmont. French shares the unknown stories better than anyone and today is a day that provides a lot of them.

Steve Gorgei of the Route One Rundown podcast joins Fear the Podcast this week as he and Matt Modderno draft teams from the top players to play basketball for Maryland so far this century. Each GM drafted selected nine players but could only take three players who played for Gary Williams, three for Mark Turgeon, and three for Kevin Willard. Let us know which team you think would win! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show was LIVE from The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, OH. We were joined on the show by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, Aaron Rai, GOLF Channel's Todd Lewis, and 3-time U.S. Open Champion Hale Irwin.

Today's show was LIVE from The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, OH. We were joined on the show by Rex Hoggard, Jack Nicklaus II, Eric Cole, Jordan Spieth, and Brandt Snedeker.

Brendan Porath of The Fried Egg and Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek Magazine joined the show. Porath talked about what needs to change from a business perspective on the PGA TOUR and Nichols discussed the upcoming Women's U.S. Open and the announcement of the new LPGA commissioner.

There will not be a more important show we do at 5 Clubs in 2025 than this conversation between Jeff Maness and Gary Williams. As we mark one year since the passing of PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray, Gary is joined by a man who entered Grayson's life at a very young age and became one of the most important people in his life. Grayson's suicide last May was a tragic and shocking reminder that anxiety, depression and alcoholism are lethal conditions and diseases. This conversation is intended to educate, inform, and reflect. Please take the time to listen and also to learn more about the Grayson Murray Foundation and how you can contribute.

In this episode of The Wagyu Filet Show, hosts Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge, lay out their team predictions for the2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. They give their locks for the American and European teams, who is likely and who needs to play their way in.

LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko and golf personality Will Lowery joined the program today. Among the topics discussed, Ko talked about her Olympic experience and golf's role in the Games moving forward as well as her emotional win that followed at St. Andrews. Lowery talked a lot about the growth of junior golf in recent years and in particular his work with Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour, the impact the tour makes and the opportunities and access it provides for those from a different club house.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined the program to recap the 2025 PGA Championship with Gary Williams. They dove into Scottie Scheffler and his greatness, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, the driver testing and a peek ahead to the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Golf writers Ron Green Jr. and Michael Bamberger joined the program this morning to talk about the major story lines coming out of the 2025 PGA Championship. Both talked about what makes Scottie Scheffler so great and that it would not surprise Bamberger to see Scheffler pull off the career grand slam by year's end. Between the two they also talked about how nice it was to have Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in contention to give some buzz to the leaderboard.

Golf Channel's Gary Williams joins the show to preview tomorrow's PGA Championship To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nick Kostos & Femi Abebefe are LIVE! The guys react to last night's NBA Playoff games, including Nick's thoughts on why he doesn't believe in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Plus, Nick & Femi give out their best bets for the PGA Championship. Gary Williams, Randy Moss, James Mazzola, and Jason Sobel join the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Make It Rain, host Adam Schein is joined by Gary Williams, 5 Clubs Host and Executive Producer, to talk about the PGA Championship. Also in the show, Adam gives out his best bets for tonight's action.

We had a full house for our special two-hour PGA Championship Preview Show on Golf Channel. We were joined in studio by Gabby Herzig, Taylor Zarzour, Colt Knost, Mark Brooks and Jaime Diaz and joined via Zoom by Jim Nantz. We discussed the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club with all weighing in on the course, the story lines, the big 5 of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele, the under the radar names and the moving of the tournament from August to May. We also revealed our team picks to win the PGA Championship.

The team of Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour dive into all things 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. The team, all based out of Charlotte, has an in-depth understanding of Quail Hollow with Wagner and Zarzour being club members.We talk the course, the conditions, the stature of the PGA Championship, how it now fits in the season calendar and the strength of the Charlotte golf community. We touch on the favorites from Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele and others.The course deep dive goes into the tough opening stretch and a particular look at the holes on the inward nine including the Green Mile, one of the toughest finishing stretches in all of golf. We also give our who to watch out for, dark horses and winning picks.

Don Rea Jr. & Justin Ray joined the program this morning. Ray is known as a golf stat and information guru and he shared some mind-boggling stats on Rory McIlroy at Quail Hollow, Tiger Woods against the field, Jack Nicklaus in the 70's and a number of other stats for the game's best. Among other things, Rea talked about the PGA Works collegiate event going on in Whistling Straits and how many people are still finding golf in non-traditional ways and enjoying the sport. We also shared our picks for the Truist Championship and the dogs of the week.

Broadcasters Frank Nobilo and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joined the program this morning. Russo recapped what it was like watching Rory McIlroy win The Masters and how his audience reacted for days after. He talked about how often he talks golf and why to his general sports audience and the stories he needs to sell his passion for it. Nobilo also weighed in on the ups and downs to McIlroy's win at Augusta and talked about what is prime age now in the professional game and how we got there.

Tony opens the show by talking about a tough loss for the Nats, a golf outing he had with Michael and Gary Williams, and also about having dinner with Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. Horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in to preview the Kentucky Derby, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the Nats and also about a new stadium deal for the Washington Football Team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Gold Needles “Supernature” ; 20/20 “The End of the Summer” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he had using his wedge over the weekend, and he also talks about going to a birthday party for Gary Williams and also about Kevin Willard leaving Maryland to coach Villanova. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about all four number 1 seeds making this Final Four, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the new bats the Yankees are using, Rafael Devers' struggles at the plate, and about getting ready to make his first trip to Augusta to see the Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Sidley's “Twilight” ; The Bedrocks “Crying (In My Mind)” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices