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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 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 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!

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 Åberg was back to winning ways at TGL! Åberg'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.

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

On today's episode, George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner recap Keegan Bradley's remarkable win at the BMW Championship and a thrilling end to the AIG Women's Open. After that, they are joined by Suzann Peterrsen, captain of the European Solheim Cup team to discuss her finalized roster for the upcoming competition. George and Lav then welcome in Ryan French of Monday Q Info to discuss a recent controversy with the LPGA Q School. Then, Rex Hoggard hops on for a roundtable discussion and finally Karen Stupples joins to talk Lydia Ko's win at the AIG Women's Open and her career legacy. Suzann Pettersen: 13:54-23:26 Ryan French: 23:27-31:26 Rex Hoggard: 31:27-41:40 Karen Stupples: 41:41-48:52

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Jimmy Roberts and Eamon Lynch open the show by talking about final qualifying for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, the year to date in the men's major championships, and what they're watching for at The Open. Then, Amy Rogers joins to talk about Sepp Straka defending his title at the John Deere. Later, Amy quizzes Jason Day, playing in the event for the field time since 2011 on what was going on then. Plus, George Savaricas joins from TPC Deere Run to preview the tournament. Then, Eamon and Jimmy talk about Jordan Spieth's history in the event and his 2024 season to date. Lastly, Jimmy and Eamon hit on the Race to the CME Globe standings on the LPGA Tour and what's to come.

Jordan Cornette and George Savaricas take a look at two big tournaments coming up this weekend, The RBC Heritage on the PGA tour, and the first major on the LPGA tour season, the Chevron Championship. The guys are also joined by Amy Rodgers for more insight of the Chevron Championship. Lottie Woad, ANWA Winner discussed her preparations for her first major. Mike Tirico joins for an update on the golf rankings for the Paris Olympics. Previous RBC Heritage Winner Jim Furyk and Chevron Winner Amy Alcott also give their insights on their championship victories and who they think can win this weekend. Lottie Woad-8:45 Mike Tirico-24:18 Amy Alcott-30:07 Jim Furyk-42:00

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After over a decade in pro golf Stephan Jaeger got his first PGA TOUR win in Houston! The victory punched his ticket to the Masters so he joins us to discuss how his big week at the Texas Children's Houston Open has changed his career trajectory. We have a week until the pros arrive at Augusta National for the year's first major, but that doesn't mean we have to wait to see world class golfers tee it up there! The top women's amateur players are there this week for the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Morgan Pressel, Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to give in-depth previews of all the action. Wake Forest standout Rachel Kuehn is in the field for the fourth time this week. The graduate student shared her thoughts on the event and how her past experiences at Augusta National could provide her an advantage this go around. Stephen Jaeger (25:54) Rachel Kuehn (36:22)

Join us for another Golf Today roundtable as Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas are joined by Ryan Lavner and Golf Digest Senior Writer Joel Beall. The roundtable discusses Stephan Jaeger's win at the Houston Open along with Scottie Scheffler's dramatic second place finish. Later, Eamon and George are joined by both former Wake Forest golfer Emilia Migliaccio and current Stanford golfer Megha Ganne as they prepare for the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The pair at the desk will also hear from Nelly Korda following her victory in the Arizona Championship while GolfWeek Senior Writer Beth Ann Nichols joins to discuss Korda's recent run. Blair O'Neal and Martin Hall, Co-Hosts of School of Golf drop by to discuss season 14 of the show. Emilia Migliaccio (12:35) Golf Today Roundtable (18:34) Megha Ganne (33:56) Beth Ann Nichols (38:53) Blair O'Neal & Martin Hall (49:25)

George Savaricas and Matt Adams are joined by Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner for another roundtable. The group look at Peter Malnati and his performance at the Valspar Championship that saw him win his first tournament in over 8 years. The roundtable will also break down Justin Thomas's comments on dominance in the sport of golf. Later, Anna Davis, Auburn freshman and member of the Auburn Golf team, joins George and Matt as she discusses the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, an event she won in 2022. ROUNDTABLE (17:03) ANNA DAVIS (24:25)

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at John Rahms recent comments about defending his PGA Tour championships. Kira Dixon joins the guys to give a recap on the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting. Later, the guys have a roundtable discussion with Taylor Zarzour and Josh Carpenter about Xander Schauffele's thoughts on todays state of the game, and discuss John Rahms comments on reunifying the game.

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at Scottie Scheffler's recent run, including his performance at The Players. Later, they will take an early look at The Masters, including what Jon Rahm chose to be on the menu. As players arrive in Florida for the Valspar Championship, you'll also hear from Xander Schauffele. Eamon and George also speak with both Nathalie Sheehan, host of "Golfers guide: swing sequencing with Nathalie Sheehan" and Tracy West, Tournament Director for the Valspar Championship. 23:40 - Nathalie Sheehan 27:47 - Tracy West

It's Wednesday at Bay Hill as golf's biggest stars prepare for the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard. George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner caught up with Rich Lerner and Brandel Chamblee who are on the grounds at Arnie's place. Golf Today welcomes special guests James Nicholas and Michael Kim. Todd Lewis and Mark Rolfing recount their favorite memories of Arnold Palmer himself.

Wild weather and a Monday finish couldn't stop Austin Eckroat from taking his first PGA TOUR win at the Cognizant Classic! George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner break down the big win for the 25-year old from Oklahoma. The OK State alum is far from the only thing to discuss in the world of golf from this past weekend. Anthony Kim returned to professional golf for the first time in a decade this weekend and Dylan Wu made comments about exemptions into signature events that turned heads. Listen in to find out what Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard and Golf Digest's Joel Beall had to say about it all on the Golf Today Roundtable! Golf Today Roundtable (29:08)

After an interview with Australian Golf Digest, Talor Gooch voiced his discontent after not receiving an invitation to this year's Masters. Gooch stated, “If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his grand slam without some of the best players in the world, there's just going to be an asterisk. It's just the reality.” His statement has the golf world in a complete uproar. Kira K. Dixon catches up with Rory for his response to Gooch's statement. Camilo Villegas had one of the greatest stories of the fall after winning the Butterfield Bermuda Championship after a 9-year drought. This 5-time PGA TOUR winner joins to discuss the new role he has taken on. At the 2023 NCAA championship, he trailed by five strokes entering the final round of stroke play and shot a final-round 67 to win by a stroke. He is the third Gator and first since Nick Gilliam in 2001 to win the NCAA individual title. Eamon and George are joined by University of Florida standout, Fred Biondi to discuss his debut this week at the Cognizant Classic. As part of our continued commitment to moving the game forward, we are celebrating accomplishments made by African Americans within game of golf. Solomon Hughes, the Director of Marketing for Intersport joins to discuss the major contributions he and his team have made to keep John Shippen's legacy alive. 17:16 - Camilo Villegas 26:54 - Fred Biondi 32:30 - Solomon Hughes

It's an exciting day in the golf world: the big cat is back! In Wednesday's episode of Golf Today, Damon and George discuss the return of Tiger Woods, who teed it up in a 9-hole pro-am at the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas. Todd Lewis joins in on the action to provide his insight from The Albany Club. Woods will make his first start since the Masters tomorrow in a pairing with Justin Thomas. Later in the show, Luke Donald joins the guys to talk about his return to the captaincy for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Later on, Notah Begay III joins Damon and George to give his thoughts on Woods' return to professional golf. Finally, Rich Lerner joins Golf Today to provide his insights on the Tiger Woods return. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas tee off tomorrow at 11:52am.

Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf is only two days away! Listen to what the 82-time PGA TOUR winner had to say at his first media opportunity since the Masters this past spring. Damon Hack & George Savaricas also share their thoughts on what Tiger had to say about the TOUR negotiations with the Saudi PIF, his personal health, and the state of the PGA TOUR Policy Board.

Golf Today is back with the words we all wanted to hear: Tiger Woods is back! Damon Hack & George Savaricas invite in Paige Mackenzie and Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan to discuss what a successful week would look like for Tiger at the Hero World Challenge. Later on, the guys talk to Golfweek Columnist Beth Ann Nichols as well to get her take on the newest batch of Tiger-Mania and a recap of the 2023 LPGA season. Shane Ryan (14:36)

Damon Hack and George Savaricas catch up with Jim and Tabitha Furyk on the impact of their foundation and the Constellation Furyk and Friends event staring on Friday. BMW PGA Champion Ryan Fox discusses his major win at the BMW and what he has done to prepare for this upcoming week to defend his title at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Nick Taylor, 2014 Sanderson Farms champion and Davis Riley, this year's Zurich Classic winner, join the show to discuss the Sanderson Farms Championship starting Thursday. Jake Knapp, PGA Tour Rookie, sat down with Damon and George to discuss all things golf and his time as a bouncer. Tracy Marple, Executive Director of First Tee – Greater Tallahassee discusses the impact golf has on the children in the community. Natasha Andrea Oon joins the show to celebrate her gaining her LPGA Tour Card for the 2024 Season! We wrap up the show with Ryan McCormick and the impact video games has had on his golf game. Jim and Tabitha Furyk (16:13) Ryan Fox (23:48) Davis Riley (32:03) Jake Knapp (38:18) Tracy Marple (52:59) Nick Taylor (57:14) Natasha Andrea Oon (1:01:43) Ryan McCormick (1:11:19)

Damon Hack and George Savaricas discuss all things from the weekend at the Ryder Cup with BBC Golf Correspondent, Iain Carter! Our very own Tripp Isenhour joins the show, along with Hayden Buckley, currently ranked 64th in the FedEx Cup Standings, talks all things golf and the special Ace at The Players! Karen Stupples and Beth Ann Nichols are part of the interesting LPGA Round Table conversation. We wrap up the show with the 2022 Sanderson Farms Champion, Mackenzie Hughes, discusses defending his title this upcoming week and the relationship he has with the game of golf. Iain Carter (6:24) Tripp Isenhour (33:03) Hayden Buckley (42:55) Karen Stupples and Beth Ann Nichols (59:24) Mackenzie Hughes (1:12:15)

Damon Hack and George Savaricas recap an electric Ryder Cup weekend that saw Team Europe defeat Team USA 16.5-11.5. They go through all the most exciting and controversial moments that lead to an incredible celebration. The guys welcome in Todd Lewis who was on the ground in Italy to talk about everything that occurred. After that, Andrew Coltart hops on to talk about some of the strong takes he had about the weekend. Rex Hoggard and Mark Rolfing then each give their respective opinions on everything that happened this weekend. We wrap up the show with the topics of conversation on the next Ryder Cup and Bethpage. Todd Lewis (18:55) Andrew Coltart (30:50) Rex Hoggard (43:25) Mark Rolfing (56:19)

Today on Golf Today, Damon and George preview the Tour Championship, the Fedex Cup Playoffs finale. We hear from several PGA Tour players including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm, and Brian Harman. Alexa Pano joins the show to discuss her win at the ISPS Handa World Invitational. Paige Mackenzie joins Damon and George to talk Tour Championship and potential surprises in the field. U.S. Amateur Champion Nick Dunlap talks about his win at Cherry Hills. Emily Kristine Pedersen speaks on her recent Solheim Cup selection. Alex Urban, Executive Director of the Tour Championship, checks in from Atlanta. Finally, we hear from Gary Koch after winning the Payne Stewart award last night.

Damon Hack and George Savaricas start the show by discussing Victor Hovland's record setting the BMW Championship victory! Does a Sunday 61 show that Hovland has what it takes to steal the FedExCup away from Scottie Scheffler in Atlanta? The automatic qualifiers for the Ryder Cup are set, but who will be captain's picks? George and Damon share who they'd take to Rome for Team USA. Speaking of the Ryder Cup, we hear from Billy Walters, who sat down with Jimmy Roberts over the weekend and discussed his allegations that Phil Mickelson wanted to place a bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup. In the amateur game, Mike McCoy, 2023 U.S Walker Cup captain joins the show to talk about the upcoming event. Also, we catch up with 2013 Payne Stewart Award winner, Peter Jacobsen, who discusses the significance of receiving the honor and what it means having friend, Gary Koch, being this year's award recipient. We button up the show with Executive Director of First Tee Tampa Bay, Ian Baxter and First time U.S. Senior Women's Open participant, Charlotta Sorentstam, sister of the 72-time LPGA winner Annika Sorenstam. Peter Jacobsen (26:44) Mike McCoy (35:55) Billy Walters (44:25) Ian Baxter (1:07:23) Charlotta Sorenstam (1:11:20)

Another great week of golf gets going tomorrow! Allow us to help you get ready. The fourth women's major gets underway at the Evian Championship tomorrow, so Paige Mackenzie drops in to get us up to speed on the field and share her notes about the golf course. Aspiring LPGA pro Jenny Bae calls us to discuss her recent success on the EPSON Tour as well, and everything she's doing to make sure she joins the field in Evian-Les-Bains next season. Over in Minnesota, the race for the FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS is heating up as the 3M marks the next big chance players on the bubble have of making a run at Eastlake and the TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Amy Rogers joins us from TPC Twin Cities for the latest on Justin Thomas, and how his recent struggles haven't diminished his self confidence OR his love for the game. Back across the pond the Senior Open Championship gets going tomorrow too! 4-time champion Bernhard Langer is amongst the competitors this week! He stops by to discuss what it will take for him and his fellow competitors to dethrone Darren Clarke as champion at Royal Porthcawl. Last week was a groundbreaking win for Brian Harman, he showed nerves of steel to close out his first major championship after sleeping on a 54-hole lead. Sports psychologist Morris Pickens analyzes the mental tricks that Harman employed to stay steady under pressure. And with the Olympics officially a year away, Executive Director of the International Golf Federation Antony Scanlon calls in to remind us of all we have to look forward to at the upcoming games! Antony Scanlon (14:10) Morris Pickens (20:13) Michael Thorbjornsen (27:59) Bernhard Langer (36:24) Jenny Bae (41:52)

THE BUTCHER OF HOYLAKE! Brian Harman's 6-stroke win at The Open gets him his first major championship victory and arguably one of the coolest new nicknames in the game. Whit Watson, George Savaricas and Paige Mackenzie break down his unexpected breakthrough and what it could mean for the home stretch of the Ryder Cup qualifying race. Two-time Ryder Cup participant Peter Jacobsen stops by the show to discuss the career-changing win for Harmon, and what he thinks is a bright future for Rory McIlroy after another disappointment at a major championship.

One day after the senate subcommittee hearing on the PGA Tour/PIF partnership, players share their thoughts on the day's proceedings. Our legal expert Jodi Balsam joins the show to further explain the hearing and what it means for the future of golf. Also, today is the final round of the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open from Pinehurst No. 6! Andy Stevenson provides an update on what to expect from the final round and speaks to USGA commissioner Mike Whan. They discuss how the Adaptive Open has been received in its first two years, and what's ahead for the competition as it heads to Sand Creek Station in Kansas next year. Lastly, George and Eamon take another look at the Scottish Open and discuss the state of Rory McIlroy's game before he tees off tomorrow at the Renaissance Club. Jodi Balsam (31:51) Mike Whan (40:04)

Alisen Corpuz is your U.S. Women's Open Champion! The first-time LPGA Winner not only slept on a 54-hole lead but also got to walk down the 72nd hole with a 3-stroke lead and soak in views from arguably the most famous finishing hole in golf at Pebble Beach. Former PGA TOUR caddie turned NBC Sports reporter John Wood was there as well as Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols! They both join Eamon and George as they react to the biggest win of Corpuz's win so far! Lastly, we have an eventful week ahead of us in men's golf as the Genesis Scottish Open begins at the Renaissance Club, and on Tuesday representatives from the PGA TOUR will head to Washington, D.C. to testify to congress about the PGA-LIV merger. Legal expert Jodi Balsam gets us caught up on the legal news and notes ahead of the hearings, while legendary golf coach Butch Harmon stops by to get us ready for the Scottish Open and share his thoughts on the potential merger. Not to mention, one of the USGA's most meaningful championships began Monday, the U.S. Adaptive Open! Our reporter Andy Stevenson comes to us live from Pinehurst No.6, where play is underway to let us know what to look forward to this week. Beth Ann Nichols: 24:36 Jodi Balsam: 35:48 John Wood 43:03

We get George's reaction to the LIV - PGA partnership, how PGA Commish Jay Monahan plans to navigate the PR road after invoking 9/11 twelve months ago and now sits in bed with the Saudi backed PIF, will this partnership actually happen if the DOJ gets involved, and we preview the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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George joins us with reaction to the PGA Championship where he was on site at Oak Hill for ESPN+, what's next for Michael Block, is Brooks Koepka one of the greatest major players of all time, and how will Ryder Cup Captains deal with LIV Tour golfers who deserve a spot but don't qualify on points. And, we decide if airplane aisles need to be wider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PGA Tour is at Craig Ranch where the players are preparing to compete in the 2023 Byron Nelson. George Savaricas checks in with hometown favorite, Scottie Scheffler, while Eamon and Damon break down Scheffler's 2023 success and why he's primed for another big week. Robert Damron is the only man in golf who admits to being more of a basket case than Eamon and Damon. The 2001 Byron Nelson winner joins the show to talk about that special week 22 years ago and how he's dipping his toe back into competitive golf. Robert Damron (13:10) Ariya Jutanugarn (24:33) Cameron Kuchar (29:55) Drew Stultz and Drew Kittleson (34:31) Adam Schupak (41:35)

Jordan Spieth withdraws from the upcoming AT&T Byron Nelson, which raises the question, Will he be able to compete for the Career Grand Slam at Oak Hill? George Savaricas is on site at TPC Craig Ranch to get the inside scoop. Damon and Eamon welcome last week's champ, Wyndham Clark, who claimed his first PGA TOUR victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. Upper Montclair Country Club is set to host the best in the women's game for the Cognizant Founders Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. Billy Ray Brown (05:37) Hally Leadbetter (19:14) Ja Rule (25:42) Justin Parsons (32:39) Brady Riggs (43:21) Paul Azinger (57:29) Wyndham Clark (01:06:31)

A thrilling Sunday finish at The Masters Tournament ends in Jon Rahm re-claiming the no. 1 world ranking and taking his first green jacket! George Savaricas, Whit Watson, and Paige Mackenzie break down a career-changing win for the already well-established Spaniard. LIV golfers Brooks Koepka & Phil Mickelson were co-runners up in Augusta, Mickelson by way of a final round charge, and Koepka via a Sunday collapse. We take a closer look at how their performances at the Masters could change the trajectories of their seasons after getting off to slow starts. Lastly, after another withdrawal due to health problems, the crew discusses whether or not Tiger Woods should continue trying to play in golf's major championships.

The Augusta National Women's Amateur is underway and competition is heating up despite the chilly weather conditions there in Augusta. Beth Ann Nichols joins to delve deeper into the first round of the women's amateur event. After an emotional win at the Club Car Championship, three-time Korn Ferry Tour winner, David Skinns joins to further discuss what made this win so special. With one eye on this week's competition and another eye on next week's competition at the Masters, we hear from Corey Conners and Ryan Fox. Georgia Southern's very own, Ben Carr joins George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch to discuss his hopes for the 2023 Masters. Major champion, Lucas Glover will make his 500th start this week in Texas. Glover joins to unpack what this large milestone means to him. David Skinns (15:04) Ben Carr (21:43) Lucas Glover (47:33)

It's a special week in women's amateur golf. The Augusta National Women's Amateur starts tomorrow! Our wall-to-wall coverage of this special showcase of the game's future is already underway, with Paige Mackenzie, Beth Ann Nichols, Steve Burkowski, Brentley Romine, among others on the premises who are here to get you ready for that first tee shot tomorrow. Back on the PGA TOUR, it's a do or die week at the Valero Texas Open! One Masters invite remains, and only the winner can get his hands on it. Eric Cole is in the field fighting for that final spot, he caught up with George and Eamon as his whirlwind rookie season continues. Rickie Fowler will be in the field as well, hoping to avoid missing the Masters for the second straight season. Does he have the firepower to break his winless drought in dramatic fashion this week? Our crew discusses. Eric Cole (57:28)

Joel Dahmen was already a PGA TOUR winner before "FULL SWING" came out, and now he and his caddie Geno Bonnalie have added 'Netflix Sensation' to their resumes! Joel joins the show from the Corales Puntacana Championship to discuss his newfound fame, and the state of his game. Back in Austin, NBC course reporter Curt Byrum calls in to give a preview of the Match Play field with Eamon & George as the players get ready to tee it up tomorrow. Elsewhere in the capital, University of Texas Women's Golf star Bohyun Park joins the show to discuss her promising amateur career and how a childhood connection with Lydia Ko helped set her on a successful path. Back to the ladies pro ranks, Gabriella Ruffels comes on the show after winning her first Epson Tour event of the season to give us an inside look at her path to LPGA membership. Joel Dahmen: 14:48 Curt Byrum: 30:36 Gabriela Ruffels: 1:03:46 Bohyun Park: 1:11:01

This week could be the swan song for the WGC Dell-Technologies Match Play! The tour announced that the event will not return to Austin next season, but should the tour really go without a match play event? George and Eamon discuss, and get fresh takes from former Match Play champions Kevin Kizner & Billy Horschel. University of Texas alumnus & 2-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw is an Austin guy through and through, having grown up in the capital city! He joins the show to talk about everything from the USGA's proposed model local rule about rolling back hitting distance, as well as what the vibe could be like at a Master's Champions dinner that will have a lot of LIV Golfers on the guest list. Ben Crenshaw (16:35) Billy Horschel (30:01) Kevin Kizner (57:11)

The USGA and R&A propose a new Model Local Rule (MLR) to address the impact of distance in golf, which would require the use of golf balls tested under modified launch conditions. The MLR is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk with USGA CEO, Mike Whan and Chief Executive of the R&A, Martin Slumbers amongst others to help break down what all this means for the future of the game. Mike Whan and Martin Slumbers (2:57) Matt Adams (44:31) Michael Clayton (1:00:03)

After beating one of the strongest fields in golf and claiming his sixth PGA Tour victory, Scottie Scheffler told the press he was looking forward to potentially celebrating with his family over his grandma's pancakes! Scheffler's 88-year-old grandmother was there front and center to witness her grandson become the 2023 Players Champion. Not only is this Scheffler's sixth PGA Tour victory, but even sweeter, he reascended to world #1. It was an exciting week at TPC Sawgrass with three aces on the infamous 17th hole. George Savaricas, Eamon Lynch and Paige Mackenzie unpack this week's highs and lows. With lots of history made over the weekend, John Wood, our on-course reporter, joins to do a deeper dive on the Players Championship. Later we catch up with 1998 Players Champion, Justin Leonard. John Wood (44:42) Justin Leonard (54:25)

Outside of his stellar game, Keith Mitchell is known for his throwback style on the golf course! The 45th ranked player in the world stops by the show and tells the guys that he's had an old-school fashion sense for some time now. It'll be a busy week on the PGA TOUR, as the worlds best tee it up not only at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but also the Puerto Rico Open. Last year's champion, Ryan Brehm, needed a top-two finish at minimum to retain his TOUR card. A year after his clutch, career-changing win, we catch up with Ryan ahead of his start at API. Fred Perpall has been elected to serve as the 67th president of the USGA, and will be the first african-american to do so. George and Matt get to know the native of Dallas, Texas and hear about what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. Keith Mitchell (44:23) Ryan Brehm (32:04) Fred Perpall (23:56)

Chris Kirk's thrilling win at the Honda Classic was not only was his first victory since 2015; it was also his first since returning to the tour after substance abuse issues nearly derailed his life. Matt Adams and George Savaricas discuss how impactful this win could be for Kirk and others who face the same fight for sobriety. Musician Darius Rucker is a massive golf fan, so much so that he's been hosting his own women's collegiate tournament for over a decade! Rucker stops by to discuss "The Darius Rucker Intercollegiate," and why growing the women's game is important to him. In the women's professional game, Lilia Vu was a surprise first-time winner in a loaded field at the LPGA Thailand this weekend! Beth Ann Nichols tells us why this has been a long time coming for the former no. 1 ranked amateur. Lastly, our crew weighs in on a growing feud between Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, who find their once strong friendship at a crossroads over their positions on LIV Golf. Darius Rucker (16:24)

Whether or not you speak Spanish, you get it... Jon Rahm is a bad hombre! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk about his dominant start to the season, and how much farther he could take it. Tiger Woods couldn't take the win, but he showed flashes of brilliance in the meantime! Our crew break down a promising week from the GOAT and a hard fought second place finish for Max Homa, who got emotional after the close loss. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek Magazine joins the show. She and the crew discuss a controversial event in Saudi Arabia on the Ladies European Tour over the weekend. Lastly, legal analyst Jodi Balsam stops by to explain an interesting new development in the legal saga between the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf. Jodi Balsam (38:56)

A massive week on the sporting calendar kicks into high gear tomorrow! The WM Phoenix Open gets underway in Scottsdale, AZ just days before Super Bowl LVII kicks off in nearby Glendale. Ronde Barber was a member of the Super Bowl XXXVII champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 16-year NFL veteran visits our set to reminisce experiencing that game as a player, and imagine teeing it up during competition at the stadium hole at TPC Scottsdale. Brett White had dreamed that for a long time too, but he'll get to live that dream this week! After monday-qualifying into the field, White discusses how he persevered through long odds after a viral infection nearly took his life six years ago. Last but not least, Justin Rose joins the show from home as he continues to enjoy his 11th PGA TOUR victory at Pebble Beach last week. The Englishman talks goals, legacy and why he thinks his resume for the World Golf Hall of Fame is air tight. Brett White (12:42) Justin Rose (22:20) Ronde Barber (48:37)

A four-year winless drought is over for Justin Rose! Todd Lewis caught up with the former U.S. Open champion at Pebble Beach after his 11th PGA TOUR win. Back on set at TPC Scottsdale, Damon and Eamon catch up with 5-time TOUR winner and 2020 USA Ryder Cup team member Tony Finau. The 2020 runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open lets us in on the secrets of his newfound success and what his goals are for 2023. Lastly, Andre Metzger has spent almost 20 years battling it out on mini-tours to earn a start this week at his hometown course, and he won't let it go to waste! He sits down with our crew and shares why he never gave up on his PGA TOUR dreams. Tony Finau (14:01) Andre Metzger (34:10)

After stormy weather this weekend, we have a Monday finish on our hands at Pebble Beach! Will Justin Rose pull through for his first win in four years? Our crew discusses. The late finish on the Monterrey Peninsula didn't keep us from heading to TPC Scottsdale to begin our coverage of the WM Phoenix Open! Damon & Eamon are on site there and are joined by George Savaricas for live reports on the golfers as they begin prepping for another specially designated tour event. Meanwhile, over in Orlando, the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show has gathered the world's best greenskeepers and facilities managers to share best practices. Their CEO Rhett Evans stops by the show to discuss the importance of this meeting as the sport adapts to a changing climate and steps up environmental conservation efforts. Lastly, Daniel Gavins overcame a double-bogey on the 72nd hole of the Ras al Khaimah Championship to win on the DP World Tour for the second time this weekend! The Englishman joins the program to recap the hectic final stretch and cast forward how the win will change his approach for the better going forward. Rhett Evans (15:58) Daniel Gavins (36:03)

What a finish on the DP World Tour! Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed went toe-to-toe in the Dubai Desert Classic, but the world no. 1 came out on top with a birdie on the last to win by a stroke. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch discuss the incredible closing sequence, and a rules controversy involving Reed over the weekend. Back on the PGA TOUR, Max Homa won in style as well! The California kid came from behind at Torrey Pines to win for the 6th time. Can he translate his recent success to major championship golf? Eamon and George discuss. Golf's oldest-living major champion Jackie Burke Jr. turned 100 years old last week! His biographer Guy Yocum stops by to discuss an incredible golfing life, culminated by Masters and PGA Championship wins in 1956. Golf Channel analyst Arron Oberholser won his first tour event half a century later at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2006! He joins us for a "Past Champs Chat" to discuss the win and what we can expect from this year's iteration of the event, starting Thursday. Guy Yocum (22:47) Arron Oberholser (44:58)

So many guests, so little time... A jam-packed Golf Today Podcast has Eamon and George chatting with defending Pebble Beach Pro-Am winner Tom Hoge and many more! In anticipation of his final entry to the Masters, 1987 champion Larry Mize stops by to discuss why he has decided this will be his last hurrah. APGA Tour pro Marcus Byrd joined us the week before he won the Famers Insurance Invitational, so why not have him back after his big win? Byrd re-lives the winning moment and discusses the exemption it earned him to the Honda Classic. Later, DP World Tour legend Paul McGinley stops by to get us caught up on all the action overseas, and Max Homa's coach Mark Blackburn shares some of the secrets to his clients success. Tom Hoge (11:35) Larry Mize (16:58) Marcus Byrd (26:05) Paul McGinley (32:19) Mark Blackburn (55:39)

For the first time since the summer of 2020, Rory McIlroy sits atop the Official World Golf Ranking! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch look back at the torrid run from the Irishman that started with a missed cut at the Valero Texas Open and culminated in his title defense at the CJ Cup Sunday. On the LPGA Tour, Lydia Ko took home her 18th career win this past weekend! Beth Ann Nichols and Paige Mackenzie drop in to discuss the significance of her second win of the season, and how close she could be to ending her drought in major championships. Speaking of winners, Steven Alker kicked off the Schwab Cup Playoffs on PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS with his third win of the season! Our crew reacts to his meteoric rise on the senior set. Beth Ann Nichols (19:50)

The players on the LPGA prepare for this week's Women's Scottish Open, and take a look ahead toward the fifth and final major championship at Muirfield. Amundi Evian Championship winner, Brooke Henderson, joins Golf Today to talk about her recent success. Damon and Eamon discuss candidates for Player of the Year on the PGA Tour, as well as the field for the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic. George Savaricas is on the field at the Detroit Golf Club. He caught up with Patrick Cantlay, who breaks down this season's homestretch. Brooke Henderson (40:26)

The PGA TOUR has announced a second FedExCup Points list to remove golfers that have been suspended from the playoff hunt. Rex Hoggard joins Damon and Eamon to react to the news and George Savaricas gauges player reactions from the golf course at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Irish amateur golfer Hugh Foley has entered rarified air as one of two golfers to ever win both the Northern and Southern Irish Amateur Championships. He discusses his remarkable feat with the guys as well has his future plans in the sport. In the pro ranks, Chris Naegel made it into the Rocket Mortgage Classic as a Monday Qualifier, the fourth time this month he's done so this month! He chats with the guys about what it takes to chase his dreams. Hugh Foley: 40:16 Chris Naegel: 53:41

Golf Today's George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk about the JP McManus Pro-Am and the star-studded field. Tiger Woods addresses the press talking about what it means to play after WD the PGA Championship as well as getting ready for The Open in the near future. Pierceson Coody, the Live and Work in Maine Open winner, joins the show to talk about his golfing career and how college golf can translate well into the professional game. PIERCESON COODY (46:20)

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Willie brings back the biggest headlines in sports both in the Charlotte area & in the national landscape. Willie brings on NBC golf analyst George Savaricas to recap the US Open & discuss what's next for the sport of golf as the feud between the LIV Tour & PGA  Tour is ongoing, ahead of 5 questions    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch out for the Bear Trap! The golf is underway at PGA National for the Honda Classic. Shane and Eamon break down the field and get live reports from George Savaricas at the Golf Course. Veteran golf writer Larry Dorman, recipient of the 2022 Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Writers Award, also stops by to discuss what the award means to him and the legacy of his friend Tim. Last week's winner on the Korn Ferry Tour Byeong Hun An joins the show to talk about his big win, fatherhood and everything in between. Larry Dorman: 10:53 Byeong Hun An: 18:49

Phil Mickelson's words and actions over the past few months have him mired in controversy. Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch dissect Mickelson's lengthy statement while George Savaricas gathers reactions from PGA TOUR pros on the ground preparing for the Honda Classic.

When the USGA breaks news, they do it on Golf Today! USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the program to discuss massive prize fund increases and course improvements for the U.S. Women's Open in the coming years. Two-time Major Champion Brittany Lincicome calls in to discuss what this means for her personally, her LPGA counterparts, and women's sports overall. Not to mention, it's day two of 2022 on the PGA TOUR. Steve Burkowski chimes in with live reports from Hawaii at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. George and Eamon also talk to amateur golf star Grace Summerhays about her ascendant career and her upcoming freshman season at Arizona State University. Mike Whan: 2:54 Steve Burkowski: 20:31 Brittany Lincicome: 29:35 Grace Summerhays: 41:08

Celebrate the first REAL day of 2022 with us on Golf Today! George and Eamon are joined by John Wood and Steve Burkowski live from Maui for opening round coverage of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Paige Mackenzie joins the guys as well to analyze the field and discuss which player has the best chance of starting the year with a win. John Wood: 3:26 Steve Burkowski: 11:07

A new year, means a whole new slate of predictions to make! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch team up with Paige Mackenzie to discuss what the year in golf could look like. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek joins the program as well to take a closer look at the LPGA season to come and Steve Burkowski reports live from Hawaii on the eve of the first PGA TOUR event of the new year. Steve Burkowski: 6:55 Beth Ann Nichols: 16:07

It was a wild weekend at PGA West, as Alex and Michael almost had their first winner of the season, only to see Patrick Cantlay's Sunday 61 not be enough as Si Woo Kim closed out the win (1:59). Meanwhile on the LPGA, Jessica Korda recorded the tour's fifth 60 on Saturday, and held on to win in a playoff on Sunday at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions (4:05). Past guest Cheyenne Knight had a great weekend as well, finishing T5. Willie Mack III, another past guest, had a great week, learning he'll be playing in the Genesis Open thanks to an exemptions from Tiger Woods (5:40). Tiger will be missing from the Genesis, and a number of other tournaments, as he returned under the knife for yet another back surgery (7:00). Fans are in the future of the PGA Tour, as the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open (9:17). Is the Tour ready for this? Premiering at the Waste Management will also be a new second-screen gambling show from Golf Channel, and Alex can't wait (12:06). It'll be hosted by former CoL guest George Savaricas. This weekend, the Tour heads to the iconic Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, and Alex shares who he's eyeing to win it all (14:04). Outside of sports, in Tuned In, Alex and Michael are watching some movies, like "King of Staten Island" (2020), and "Wonder Woman 1984" (2020) (16:13). And in Pop Politics, America now needs to worry about two dogs messing up the White House lawn (18:24). This week's guest is Nick Kumpis, a PGA Pro voted by Golf Digest as one fo the Best Young Instructors in the game. Nick shares the putting aid he invented to stay on line, and shares some tips for the kids on the course as well (19:35). In the NFL, Alex's nightmare continues to come true, as Tom Brady leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl, proving that Brady is the GOAT of GOATs (53:15). And as Alex and Michael #AlwaysEndWithFood, the diets continue, and Alex has prepared a pardon for our listeners (1:01:33). Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2YfHhpS  Part of the Morning Read Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/3gQoBCF  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/2JuU3Za  

Chris is joined by Golf Channel's George Savaricas to discuss The Masters, what it's been like to be on the road covering the PGA Tour in the midst of a pandemic, and how Dustin Johnson finally captured his first Green Jacket.

Chris is joined by Golf Channel's George Savaricas to discuss The Masters, what it's been like to be on the road covering the PGA Tour in the midst of a pandemic, and how Dustin Johnson finally captured his first Green Jacket.

George Savaricas and Travis Fulton recap major headlines from the Shriners Open, Matthew Fitzpatrick beef with Bryson, preview the CJ CUP, and look ahead to the Masters. You don't want to miss this episode! Make sure to stay up to date with golf news and stripe show updates on our twitter @Stripeshowpod

In the 3rd hour of the show the guys are joined by Infectious disease expert Dr Isaac Boguch, TSN NBA Analyst Leo Rautins, and George Savaricas of the Golf Channel.

We recap a wild round 1 at the Travelers Championship and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Matt Adams will also be joined by Travelers EVP Andy Bessette, Ranger Ready Repellents CEO Chris Fuentes and Golf Channel's Rich Lerner and George Savaricas.

George Savaricas from Golf Channel joins us! He talks about walking into the office Monday after the Masters, how he got started in broadcasting, and his recent hole in one! Knudson and Rob talk about some of the gear they have had out on the course.

In the third hour of Landsberg in the Morning, Matt Cauz and Mark Roe discuss the best and worst jobs in sports, and are joined by Golf Channel’s George Savaricas and ESPN MLB Analyst Karl Ravech

Golf Channel's Brian Bateman and Robert Damron join George Savaricas to preview the 146th Open at Royal Birkdale.

Golf Channel's Will Gray, George Savaricas, and Tripp Isenhour preview the 81st Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy won the Deutsche Bank Championship with a vintage performance Monday, and the panel has Ryder Cup fever. It's the Monday Scramble with Golf Channel's Jay Coffin, Will Gray, Rex Hoggard, and George Savaricas.

Golf Channel's Will Gray, Tripp Isenhour, and George Savaricas preview The 145th Open at Royal Troon Golf Club.

Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard, Jay Coffin, Will Gray, and George Savaricas look ahead to the 145th Open, look back at Dustin Johnson's win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, and reflect on the top stories midway through 2016.

John Swantek visits with Golf Channel's George Savaricasto discuss the Zurich Classic and Sports Illustrated senior writerGary Van Sickle on Tiger Woods, John Daly and the RyderCup.