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Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion and tournament host addressed the media today. Woods answered questions regarding PIF and PGA negotiations, his health and the PGA membership and field sizes. Later, we catch up with Senior Golf Writer, Bob Harig as we look ahead to this week's competition. Tiger Woods 01:42 Bob Harig 32:08 Andres Cuamani 38:33

On this episode Damon and Eamon welcome Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard to discuss today's hottest topics in golf. Beth Ann Nichols and Grant Boone join for the LPGA roundtable. We also welcome special guest Matt Mooney, who will serve as tournament chairman for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. Steve Burkowski joins as we look ahead to the Jackson T Stephens Cup. Matt Mooney - 16:02 Rex Hoggard & Ryan Lavner - 26:39 Beth Ann Nichols & Grant Boone - 50:11 Steve Burkowski - 01:08:12

On today's episode of Golf Today, the show opens with PGA TOUR commissioner Jay Monahan's press conference. Monahan discusses the upcoming TOUR Championship at East Lake, FEDEXCUP excitement and more on the PIF deal. Monahan's dialogue furthered on topics such as possible updates to how the game will be shot through the media. The show furthered with Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner being joined by the 2024 BMW Champion and U.S. 2025 Ryder Cup captain, Keegan Bradley. To button up the show, Damon and Ryan catch up with Todd Lewis and Rex Hoggard at the Tour Championship. Jay Monahan (3:39) Keegan Bradley (58:04) Eamon Lynch (1:09:00) Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard (1:19:48)

Today in Sports Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels.  Tigers off tonight. White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings.  White Sox also off tonight Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1.  Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well. Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach.  Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M.  Another $2.5M in incentives WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82.   Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record. Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels.  Tigers off tonight. White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings.  White Sox also off tonight Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1.  Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well. Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach.  Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M.  Another $2.5M in incentives WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82.   Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record. Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels.  Tigers off tonight. White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings.  White Sox also off tonight Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1.  Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well. Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach.  Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M.  Another $2.5M in incentives WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82.   Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record. Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels.  Tigers off tonight. White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings.  White Sox also off tonight Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1.  Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well. Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach.  Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M.  Another $2.5M in incentives WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82.   Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record. Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in Sports Tigers nearly blow a 7-0 lead but hang on for a 7-6 win at LA Angels.  Tigers off tonight. White Sox fall in longest game since 2019 in 5-4 loss to Colorado in 14 innings.  White Sox also off tonight Milwaukee hits 5th grand slam in their last 8 games and beat Cubs 7-1.  Like the Sox and the Tigers. Cubs off tonight as well. Pistons name JB Bickerstaff as their new head coach.  Bickerstaff most recently coached Cavaliers, fired in May after falling to Boston in Eastern Conference Semifinals.   Red Wings resign Patrick Kane to a 1 year deal with $4M.  Another $2.5M in incentives WNBA Fever rallies from 15 down to beat Phoenix 88-82.   Chicago falls to Minnesota 70-62. Angel Reese has 10th straight double doube in losing effort and breaks WNBA record. Michigan was Golf Central on Sunday. Midwest League Baseball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A busy day in golf on the eve of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Damon and Eamon are joined by Rex Hoggard who lays out the PGA Tour Enterprises Equity Program. Later in the show, the guys in the studio are joined by former University of Florida teammates Billy Horschel and Tyson Alexander. The Gator Alumni are teaming up this week at the Zurich Classic and Horschel is fresh off a victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Afterwards, we hear from Rory McIlroy as he is set to return to the PGA Tour Policy Board. McIlroy is joining forces with Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry. Later in the show, we hear from Golf Central correspondent Steve Burkowski who spoke to several teams of brothers including Pierceson and Parker Coody, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, and Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard. Finally, the guys reflect on a special week from 15 year-old Miles Russel who made the cut in last week's Korn Ferry Tour event. Rex Hoggard - 2:47 Billy Horschel & Tyson Alexander - 14:43 Steve Burkowski - 36:41

Damon Hack and Rex Hoggard discuss Nick Dunlap's official announcement of turning professional on the PGA Tour and sit down with the man himself who describes his wild past week. Nick plans to play at the AT&T Pebble Beach-Am next week. Nick Dunlap 11:11

Golf Today celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special guests USGA Executive Committee member Sinclair Eaddy Jr. and 2023 APGA Adrian Stills Award winner Wyatt Worthington II. Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner recap yesterday's final round of the Dubai Invitational. Paige Mackenzie and Karen Stupples look ahead to the 2024 LPGA Tour season, which kicks off this week with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Damon and Eamon welcome 1985 American Express winner Lanny Wadkins. Sinclair Eaddy Jr. (29:06) Wyatt Worthington II (49:51) Lanny Wadkins (1:00:27)

Damon Hack and Rex Hoggard sit down with Head Men's Golf Coach at Alabama, Jay Seawell, who speaks about Dunlap's historic victory as an amateur on the PGA Tour and how he was “not surprised” by the win. Senior Editor at Golf Digest, Tod Leonard, joins to talk about the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open, and the uncertain future of the tournament at Torrey Pines. We button up the show with Football Hall of Fame Cornerback Ronde Barber and Masters Champion Bernhard Langer, who announce the new James Hardie Football Hall of Fame Invitational, where golf and football legends will compete for a purse of 2.2 million dollars starting in 2025. Jay Seawell (2:03) Tod Leonard (14:05) Ronde Barber & Bernhard Langer (22:31)

Today, we recap Nick Dunlap's first PGA Tour win as an amateur. Damon and Rex talk about his potential on tour and what his future will look like. Rory McIlroy wins for the 17th time on the DP Tour in Dubai this past weekend. Later in the show, Charley Hoffman will join us to chat about his upcoming week at Torrey Pines. Lydia Ko then joins us to talk about her most recent win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and how she's 1 point away from qualifying for the LPGA hall of fame. Ryan Lavner (08:51) Todd Lewis (09:58) Chase Johnson (17:55) Bhrett McCabe (30:26) Charley Hoffman (41:17) Lydia Ko (51:00) Steve Burkowski (57:57) Beth Ann Nichols (1:04:36)

00:00: Todd Lewis introduction3:15: TLew describes “chaotic” reporting year11:30: TLew describes getting the June 6 news20:00: Best and worst questions asked this year33:20: Any stories you regret reporting?39:00: Favorite tournaments to cover47:10: TLew's TV voice vs. lunch-room voice53:00: Brandel Chamblee impersonation

Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch alongside the TOUR's top players explain their reasoning on why Rory McIlroy resigned from the PGA TOUR's Policy Board. LPGA Players react to the CME Group extending their commitment to the LPGA Tour and increasing the Tour Championship purse to 11 million dollars. Persevering through immense personal tragedy, 41-year-old Camilo Villegas is a champion on the PGA TOUR once again. Villegas joins the show to reflect on his win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Zach Johnson, reflects upon his experience in Rome and what he could have done better to lead Team USA. University of Kentucky golf star Alex Goff, 2016 RSM Classic winner Mackenzie Hughes, and Golfweek Magazine's Beth Ann Nichols button up the show! Camilo Villegas (30:41) Alex Goff (44:56) Mackenzie Hughes (49:46) Beth Ann Nichols (1:05:55)

Damon and Eamon recap an electric weekend in golf that saw wins by Camilo Villegas, Lilia Vu, Max Homa, and Steve Alker. They then welcome Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner to talk about the last few weeks on the PGA Tour and Rory's recent comments on his fiery Ryder Cup. The guys then get into Homa's win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge and welcome in John Huggan to talk about everything to do with the DP World Tour. Anthony Rodriguez, senior program director of First Tee, then hops on to talk about all he is doing to grow the game of golf with the younger generation. After that, Isabella Fierro breaks down what it means to be part of the newest class of Epson Tour graduates. Lastly, the general manager of Cedar Crest Golf Course and member of African American Golf Hall of Fame Ira Molayo breaks down everything going on with the Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest this week.

On today's episode of "Golf Today," Damon and Eamon discuss changes to the world handicap index system implemented by the R&A. Later on, Brendon Todd joins the show to talk about his 2019 Butterfield Bermuda Championship win with the tournament around the corner. After that, 15 year-old phenom Oliver Betschart calls in to talk about being in the field at this week's PGA Tour event. Afterwards, Erik Van Rooyen facetimes the guys to talk about his win in Mexico at the World Wide Technology Championship. After Erik, Damon and Eamon are joined by Paige Mackenzie and Beth Ann Nichols. The team roundtable discusses all things LPGA including The Annika, Nelly Korda's putter change, Lydia Ko, and Lexi Thompson's showing at the Shriners. Speaking of LPGA, Angel Yin joins the show after the roundtable to talk about her win at the Buick Shanghai back in October. Finally, Champions Tour player Charlie Wi closes it out to preview the Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix this weekend.

Jaime Diaz has spent 40 years documenting happenings in the world of golf. The respect among his peers and a long list of career accolades are many. Diaz is a nine-time Golf Writers Association of America award-winner; earned the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism in 2012; and was recognized by Jack Nicklaus as the recipient of the Memorial Golf Journalism Award. He spent time in his career as a golf writer or editor for the New York Times, Golf Illustrated, Golf World, and Golf Digest. Since 2018, Diaz has appeared regularly on Golf Channel as an in-studio analyst and on Golf Central's Live From broadcasts at major golf tournaments and events. Originally from San Francisco, Diaz has called Moore County home for 17 years, but this is his first appearance on the Paradise in the Pines podcast. Listen as Diaz talks about the state of the game, LIV Golf vs. the PGA TOUR, his love of Pinehurst and what he really thinks about Golf Channel's Brandel Chamblee…

Holly's guest this week is Terrie Purdum, Publisher of Golf Central Magazine (GolfCentralMag.com) Terrie highlights some of her favorite golf courses, resorts, and tasty cuisine in the Southeast when planning your next golf getaway.

In The Clubhouse: Geoff Shackelford Author and Golf Architect Max Novena The Sentry 2024 Claude Brousseau Master PGA Teaching Professional Mark Rolfing NBC and Golf Central

In The Clubhouse: Geoff Shackelford Author and Golf Architect Max Novena The Sentry 2024 Claude Brousseau Master PGA Teaching Professional Mark Rolfing NBC and Golf Central

We are just two days away from the stands being filled in Spain for the Solheim Cup! Eamon and Damon are joined by Cara Banks and Paige Mackenzie to discuss their first impressions of the course and more. Padraig Harrington, 2021 Ryder Cup Captain, catches up with the boys as he looks ahead to next week. Paula Creamer, seven-time U.S. Solheim cup team member shares past stories and gives insight into team USA! 2023 U.S Open Champion & first time U.S. Ryder Cup team member, Wyndham Clark joins the show to talk about veteran advice on team USA. Padraig Harrington – 10:20 Paula Creamer – 24:12 Ryan fox – 33:21 Wyndham Clark – 43:45 Notah Begay – 1:03:30

U.S. Captain Stacy Lewis announces her three picks for this year's Solheim Cup. Damon and Eamon caught up with Ally Ewing, Cheyenne Knight, Angel Yin, and qualifier Rose Zhang to get an inside look on how they're preparing for Spain. On the PGA TOUR, Viktor Hovland got it done at East Lake yesterday to take home the FedExCup Trophy. Golf Today recaps the weekend and poses the question - Is Viktor in the race for Player of the Year? Stacy Lewis: 3:07 Rose Zhang & Angel Yin: 42:10 Angela Stanford: 50:15 Ally Ewing & Cheyenne Knight: 57:20

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)

Ruoning Yin wins the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the second women's major of the year at the historic Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. Beth Ann Nichols of Golfweek and USA Today joins the show to talk about Yin's triumph as she becomes the second woman from China to win a major championship. Keegan Bradley with an emotional win at the Travelers Championship, New England's national championship, Damon and Eamon discuss how he pulled it off. 10-time major champion Annika Sorenstam joins Golf Today to share her thoughts on the thrilling week in New Jersey. Judy Rankin also joins the show to discuss Yin's win on Sunday and the biggest storylines to come out of the week. Damon and Eamon catch up with Mary Lou Carter, the general chair of this years KPMG Women's PGA Championship, to get her thoughts on the week at Baltusrol. ANNIKA SORSENTAM (30:37)JUDY RANKIN (55:07)MARY LOU CARTER (1:02)

The NCAA Women's Championships continue as Rose Zhang successfully defended the individual title yesterday, continuing her historic collegiate career. We look ahead to the team championships as the quarterfinal and semifinals conclude today and there will be a national team champion crowned tomorrow. Damon and Eamon catch up with Pierceson Coody, a familiar name in the Texas golf world, who earned an exemption into this week's Charles Schwab Challenge. Troy Taylor joins the show, a grad student and golfer at Michigan State University, who is set to compete against some of the world's best on the Korn Ferry Tour. Another Texas native, Ryan Palmer, speaks to Damon and Eamon about what it means to compete in his backyard as he looks for PGA Tour win number five. Pierceson Coody (7:55) Troy Taylor (33:12) Ryan Palmer (39:44)

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)

Wyndham Clark secured his first PGA TOUR win on Sunday at the Wells Fargo Championship. Damon & Eamon welcome in SIRIUS XM PGA TOUR Radio Host Taylor Zarzour to recap the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. With 2023's next major just around the corner, Golf Today caught up with 1977 PGA Championship winner Lanny Wadkins. Lanny relives the 1995 Ryder Cup, which he captained for Team USA, and Damon & Eamon take a deep dive into Team Europe's qualification. Over on the LPGA Tour, it was victory for Team Thailand in the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown. This was the first win for Team Thailand, which was made up of 2022 Rolex Rookie of the Year, Atthaya Thitikul alongside Patty Tavatanakit, Ariya Jutanugarn, and Moriya Jutanugarn. Taylor Zarzour (16:05) Lanny Wadkins (24:57) Michael Keiser (38:00) Matt Cahill (55:24)

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)

In this Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, the guys recap Scottie Scheffler's blowout victory at The Players, offer behind-the-scenes stories of his rise and put a bow on the week at TPC Sawgrass.

In this edition of the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav, the guys recap the third round of The Players Championship where Scottie Scheffler holds a two shot lead over Min Woo Lee heading into Sunday. They discuss whether he will be able to hold the lead and win his first Players Championship of his young career, if Min Woo Lee can make a comeback, Tom Hoge's course record and more.

There will be some big names in the field this week at Riviera for The Genesis Invitational but no name in the field is bigger than Tiger Woods. Tiger announced his return on Friday. This will be his first start since he missed the cut at The Open. As mentioned, he wouldn't be out there if he didn't think he could win. Will this be the next win for Tiger? After reclaiming his place in the winner's circle at Pebble Beach, Justin Rose, also teeing up this weekend, talks to the press there in Los Angeles. We all remember Anna Davis, the young lady who became a household name overnight after winning the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur. Anna joins to discuss her plans to defend her title at the Augusta National Women's Amateur and her recent verbal commitment to Auburn University. From student, to volunteer and now full-time employee, Alma Gutierrez joins to discuss the impact the TGR Foundation has had on her life. Alma Gutierrez (9:16) Anna Davis (16:47) Justin Rose (22:13) Tiger Woods (30:08)

It is an exciting week in golf as the annual demo and fitting event takes place at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. We have the inside scoop on all the latest and greatest products for your game. DP World Tour's recent winner, Victor Perez joins Damon and Eamon to discuss his recent victory. Later, Matt Adams catches up with the President of Titleist Golf Balls, Mary Lou Bohn and eight-time PGA Tour winner and Titleist Golf Ambassador, Brad Faxon. Then we hear from LPGA veteran, Lexi Thompson as she discuss her thoughts on the new COBRA Golf AEROJET driver. With high hopes to win the Famers Insurance Invitational, APGA's very own Christian Heavens joins Damon and Eamon to discuss his journey to this point in his career. Victor Perez (9:34) Mary Lou Bohn & Brad Faxon (30:23) Lexi Thompson (50:48) Christian Heavens (53:37)

Round two of The Sony Open kicks off today, the second stop on the Hawaii Swing. We hear from Jordan Spieth as he talks about his new way of getting to and from events across the United States. Hall of Famer Chi – Chi Rodriguez joins Damon and Eamon to discuss everything from the Latin America Amateur Championship to his own legacy. Rich Lerner recaps 2022 with USGA Chief Champions Officer John Bodenhamer. Dan Hicks joins the show from Waialae Country Club on the island of Oahu, he is on the call this weekend. Chi-Chi Rodriguez (23:20) Dan Hicks (40:26) Johnson Wagner (59:33)

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner hand out their 2022 awards for top performers, tournaments and disappointments, as well as share fun memories from the road.

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner react to Augusta National's decision to allow LIV players at the Masters, discuss Tiger and Charlie Woods' performance at the PNC, and analyze the current state of LIV leadership.

After an eventful season, Anna Jackson and Damon Hack reflect on their most memorable highs and lows this year. Later, Paige Mackenzie joins to discuss her takeaways as well. It has been eleven years since a rookie team won the QBE Shootout. Winning duo, Sahith Theegala and Tom Hoge join to tell us more about their win. 46 players earned their LPGA cards through Q-School on Sunday and one of which is Netherlands very own, Dewi Weber. She joins to give us insight on her journey to this point. Christmas came early for Tim O'Neal on Friday, as he secured his PGA Tour Champions card through Q-School. Tom Hoge & Sahith Theegala (5:39) Dewi Weber (14:39) Tim O'Neal (20:05)

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss their #1 storyline of 2022, LIV Golf. The guys give their analysis on how we got to this point and where we go from here after a whirlwind year in golf.

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner react to Tiger Woods' latest injury, discuss his 2023 outlook and debate the merits of his OWGR argument.

Damon Hack reflects on his 16 years as a sportswriter and how those experiences informed his work in the past decade as a TV journalist at the Golf Channel. Learn protocol lessons taught by the San Francisco 49ers of Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Chris Doleman. Damon takes us to a Super Bowl party with Peyton and Eli Manning, into Adrian Peterson's home, overseas for the Olympics, and into the mascot costume of Ricky the River Rat. Damon also discusses being a Black reporter covering the predominantly white world of golf for 20 years, and how Tiger Woods has impacted the sport's diversity. And he shares his favorite Tiger moment, as well as his own score the first time he played golf.   Hack has spent the past decade at the Golf Channel, where he's co-host of “Golf Today.” He also works as an on-site reporter for the network's live tournament coverage and for Golf Central at select PGA Tour tournaments. And he contributes to Golf Channel digital as a writer. Besides his responsibilities with NBC Sports Group's Golf Channel, he covered biathlon events at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea for NBC.   Damon joined the Golf Channel and NBC Sports Group in 2012 after covering the PGA Tour and the NFL for five years as a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to SI, he covered golf and pro football as a New York Times staff writer from 2002-07, and he covered golf and the New York Knicks as a beat reporter for Newsday (2000-02). Damon also previously covered the San Francisco 49s during his tenure at the Sacramento Bee (1996-2000). He was born in Los Angeles, earned a bachelor's degree in history from UCLA and a master's degree in journalism from UC Berkeley. Damon and his wife, Suzanna Yip, have triplet sons.   You can read Damon's powerful column in response to the death of George Floyd that he wrote for golfchannel.com on June 1, 2020: https://www.golfchannel.com/news/damon-hack-can-i-be-both-thankful-and-horrified-can-i   That column led to Damon giving a TEDx talk: “Reimaging Race in America.” You can watch it here: https://www.ted.com/talks/damon_hack_reimagining_race_in_america   Read Damon's articles in Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/author/damon-hack   Read his New York Times articles: https://www.nytimes.com/by/damon-hack Follow him on Twitter: @damonhackGC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner detail what the 2023 PGA Tour fall could look like and react to Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm's explosive comments in Dubai.

In this week's Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss the early Player Impact Program results and what the return of traditional Q-School means for the PGA Tour.

In this week's Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner assess Phil Mickelson's legacy and discuss what interests them most about the final two months of the golf year.

(0:43) Callaway Read(5:37) LIV Golf Claims(21:31) CJ Cup Preview(29:00) Winners/Losers of the Added Elevated Events to the 2023 PGA Tour

(0:37) - Calloway/golf club talk(8:01) - Sergio Garcia's ineligibility in the European Ryder Cup team.(12:35) John Rahm being hit the hardest in Garcia situation(18:08) World Ranking System in LIV Golf(29:30) Tom Kim's potential following his Shriners Open win(42:19) Closing

Collin Morikawa will make his first appearance of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP this week in Japan. We hear from him and Rickie Fowler in preparation for the event. Golf Today poses the question - Is Sergio Garcia's Ryder Cup career over? The LPGA Tour announced the return of the International Crown in 2023. Damon and Eamon welcome Mina Harigae to get her reaction and to break down her season including her runner-up finish at the U.S. Women's Open. The 2023 LPGA season will also see some new faces including Gabriella Then, who earned her LPGA Tour card by finishing ranked 7th on the Epson Tour Official Money List. Golf Today welcomes her, as well as Pepperdine senior, William Mouw. Currently ranked 8th on the PGA Tour University Velocity Global Ranking, Damon and Eamon get the inside scoop on how PGA Tour University helps keep his game sharp. Mina Harigae (24:20) William Mouw (37:18) Gabriella Then (1:00:56)

In this Golf Central Podcast presented by Callaway Golf, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss LIV's latest bid for world-ranking points, the 1-year Ryder Cup countdown and Bryson DeChambeau's return to the spotlight.

On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine debrief after some dominant performances at Blessings Golf Club before recapping a loaded men's event at Colonial and USC women's win in the Windy City. They then preview the Stephens Cup next week at Seminole, where Stanford and Rose Zhang will be in attendance. And last but not least, they recount some of the best stories and quotes from the late Richard Sykes, the legendary coach who spent 46 years at North Carolina State.

On this episode of College Golf Talk, Steve Burkowski and Brentley Romine welcome one of their biggest guests ever: Stanford junior Michael Thorbjornsen, who is fresh off his first college win at Olympia Fields. Michael shares insight on his journey to the college winner's circle, discusses how his friendship with Rose Zhang has helped him and then things get a little off the rails with talk about workouts, video games and what it's like being the “Son of a Thunderbear.” Burko and Brentley then wrap up other takeaways from Olympia Fields, including the level of concern for a few top teams.

Golf Central's Rex Hoggard joins The Drive to discuss Tony Finau's repeat PGA Tour wins, PGA vs LIV details + more