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Jim "Bones" Mackay has caddied for the best golfers in the world. In his time caddying at the Augusta National tournament, he has seen and overseen thousands of winning shots across the famed Masters course. He has provided some of his firsthand insights, alongside the data collected from 180,000 historical shots over nine years of play, to help the tournament field an AI-driven app. Thanks to the app, fans worldwide can virtually stand on the green alongside the greats and gain insights into the tournament—shot by shot. In this episode, MacKay joins IBM's Monica Ellingson to share his perspective on the story unfolding at the Masters. Together, they discuss how data-driven analysis and AI-based predictions transform the way players, caddies and fans approach the game. The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
On this edition of Golf Today, Eamon Lynch and Rex Hoggard are joined by a plethora of guests to preview an exciting week of golf ahead. First, Maverick McNealy joins the show to discuss a potential change to the PGA Tour's points distribution list (with the help of his Stanford education). After that, Parker Reaves from First Tee hops on to talk about hurricane relief efforts. Then, Ben Griffin talks about his path in the PGA Tour Fedex Cup Fall schedule. After, hear from Caitlin Clark before she tees it up in her second Pro-Am tomorrow on the LPGA tour. Finally, Jim "Bones" Mackay joins to talk about his upcoming show on Golf Channel. Maverick McNealy: 7:06 Parker Reaves: 18:00 Ben Griffin: 39:13 Bones Mackay: 49:28
Join us for yet another Golf Today roundtable! Today Eamon Lynch and Matt Adams will discuss what players have already accepted their special invitations to The Masters. Later, the pair will be joined by Golf Channel's own Amy Rogers and GolfWeek Senior Writer Beth Ann Nichols. The roundtable will breakdown the current state of the LPGA and take a look ahead at this week's tournament: the Honda LPGA Thailand. Later, Eamon and Matt will be joined by Jim “Bones” Mackay as he takes a weekend off working the bag for Justin Thomas to join the booth for the Mexico Championship. Golf Today Roundtable (13:02) Jim "Bones" Mackay (27:32)
This Wednesday episode is promptly derailed by discussion of Tesla owners and the subject of e-bike fraudulence. Eventually, Andy and Brendan get to the schedule for the week, beginning with an awful field at the Mexico Open. They make some one-and-done picks and read some hilarious course descriptions about this Greg Norman signature design. There's also bewilderment about Jim Bones Mackay getting the main chair in the continued NBC tower bake-off when he has no plans to go full time. The schedule for the week also covers a Champions Tour event in Morocco and a DP World Tour event in Kenya. Following Hideki's win, they endeavor to rank the starpower in men's pro golf, creating a handful of tiers and trying to understand the indent that LIV has made and where the PGA Tour's strength still resides. They close with news of a change at Augusta National for the 2024 Masters.
Which city is more dangerous for a golf trip; Las Vegas or Bangkok? Professional golfers are playing in both dangerous cities this week as part of either the Shriners Open or LIV Golf Bangkok. The guys will also recap last weekends events which were Sanderson Farms and the Alfred Dunhill Cup Championship. They'll share their opinions on a recent interview Jim "Bones" Mackay did on the GOLF's Subpar podcast with Colt Knost & Drew Stoltz. Lastly, they'll discuss who they think was the undercover LIV Golf caddie in the recent Golf Digest article.To learn more about Pull Hook Golf go to pullhookgolf.comTo shop Pull Hook Golf merchandise go to pullhookshop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, legendary caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay joins former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost and jicky jack legend Drew Stoltz for an exclusive, in-studio interview. He talks how he originally ended up on Phil Mickelson's bag, the first hole he ever caddied for Justin Thomas and how he ended up with the "Bones" nickname. Subpar Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Golf1271 Birdie Juice Merch: https://proshop.golf.com/collections/birdie-juice-collection -- Thanks to our official sponsor Dewar's. Make sure to check out their Reserve Bar listings today: https://www.reservebar.com/collections/house-of-dewars
In this week's Under The Strap podcast, The Caddie Network's host John Rathouz interviews Jim "Bones" MacKay, caddie for Justin Thomas, following their win at the PGA Championship. Additionally, Rathouz recaps an eventful week at the Charles Schwab Challenge that included a number of sitdown discussions with the caddies for Kevin Na, Abraham Ancer, Max Homa and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss Jim "Bones" Mackay, former caddie of Phil Mickelson now with Justin Thomas, finally being able to keep the winning flag. Plus, we look at the Sports Business Awards winners and whether or not pro athletes like Floyd Mayweather should be endorsing NFT's and cryptocurrency.
On this week's episode of the "TeeBox Chatter Golf Podcast" my Co-Host Doug Lauder and I discuss several topics. Leading off we discuss some equipment that came in for testing. Tanto Golf divot repair tools. Made in the USA and these divot repair tools are worth every penny. Doug love the MINI and I love the bigger RP2 divot repair tool. While we're at it, fix your ball marks and why is it that golfers don't fix ball marks? Breakthrough Golf Technology. The Stability Tour Fire putter shaft that I received has made a huge difference in my first two rounds with it. Shout out to the Tour Edge Golf Exotics Wingman 01 putter... That we both play. The PGA Championship. Justin Thomas wins with a huge assist from his caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay. Mito Pereira's decision was it the right play on 18? Mito made a lot of fans with his play and demeanour at Southern Hills. Rory, major underachiever? He stormed off without a post-round interview, what gives? The PGA Championship playoff and Will Zalatoris a major contender. By the way, Southern Hills was a fantastic venue and this was by far the best PGA Championship that I viewed. Single digit under par scoring. It felt like a major. Southern Hills' Superintendent was a star along with the venue itself. Is it the end of the Tiger era? Will he win another Major? Canadians in the U.S. Open. Grace Kim a rookie on the Epson Tour claims her first professional victory at the IOA Classic where it was "AussieMania". A heated debate. Doug says Symetra Tour and I say Epson Tour. It's Epson. Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play is this week on the LPGA Tour. We talk about eliminations and a second heated debate about "double knockout". Do you enjoy watching Match Play? We talk golf balls as Doug is in a frantic search for the right ball. We talk about the Wilson Staff DUO Professional and a little story about OnCore Golf. Doug recaps the NCAA Men's Golf Regionals.
Not many caddies on the PGA Tour are as well known & well respected as Jim “Bones” Mackay. After 25 years working with Phil Mickelson, his perspective on the game reached new heights spending 4 years on the NBC/Golf Channel broadcast team, receiving seemingly universal approval for his contributions as a tournament commentator. This past […]
The Golf DMV crew had a chance to speak with Jim "Bones" Mackay & Gary Sobba, Tournament Director Wells Fargo Championship.
Before we get too deep into the breakdowns of Team USA and Team Europe, MAX HOMA WON AGAIN! Congrats to Max as we listen back to a great segment from his 2018 appearance on the pod shortly after he earned his way back to the PGA Tour. After that, Ryder Cup week is officially here and we call in Jim "Bones" Mackay and Jamie Kennedy for their thoughts on the upcoming matches at Whistling Straits.
Matt Adams recaps an incredible weekend of golf which saw Xander Schauffele take home the gold medal for the US and Annika Sorenstam crowned a major champion again. Plus, the LPGA's latest major champion Minjee Lee joins Matty live from Tokyo before the Women's Olympics gets underway and Jim "Bones" Mackay checks in after a wild Olympic weekend.
Stu is joined by Phil Mickelson's long time caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay to talk about some of the best stories around Phil, the PGA Tour and Augusta as we get ready for the Masters. Plus, we play a little game of "Bones or No Bones"
Stu is joined by Phil Mickelson's long time caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay to talk about some of the best stories around Phil, the PGA Tour and Augusta as we get ready for the Masters. Plus, we play a little game of "Bones or No Bones" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Swantek hangs with Bones Mackay to talk about his 30 years as a PGA TOUR caddie, his current 2-week stint back on the bag, and his new career walking the course for NBC and Golf Channel. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Memorial Tournament.
In Part I of our Masters preview, we welcome back Jim “Bones” Mackay to talk in detail about his days as Phil Mickelson’s caddie. We go into great detail with some amazing stories about Phil’s... The post NLU Podcast, Episode 129: Bones appeared first on No Laying Up.
On this edition of Teeing It Up, lead Golf Channel Tournament Producer Brandt Packer joins me from Hawaii to talk Jim "Bones" Mackay pulling double-duty this week at the Sony Open, Toptracer/Trackman technology, viewer call-ins and the new rule change, The Open, The Rio Olympics, the NCAAs and more.
Former longtime caddie for Phil Mickelson, Jim "Bones" Mackay sits down with Shane just moments after it was announced he would be taking a TV job as a reporter for NBC and Golf Channel. Bones opens up on his relationship with Phil, what happened before the US Open between them and why they split, his decision to go into broadcasting instead of sticking to caddying, and what we can expect from him at the Open Championship. Plus, Bones dishes on his favorite win with Phil, and why those caddie/player celebrations are always so awkward! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Hosts Kyle (@ksurlow) and Casey look back at the 2017 U.S. Open and reflect on whether the tournament should be contested at Erin Hills again. Then the guys discuss Phil Mickelson and Jim "Bones" Mackay's sudden breakup, and look ahead to The Open Championship, which will be contested at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. This episode is proudly presented by GolfGuide.Net and Seamus Golf Follow Golf Guide on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Geoff Shackelford and Joe House discuss the Travelers Championship's dramatic conclusion and Jordan Spieth's cinematic reaction (2:013), Rory McIlroy's putter issues (17:00), and the recent separation of Phil Mickelson and his longtime caddy, Jim “Bones” Mackay (27:09). Later, 'ShackHouse' examines Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, 'Revisionist History,' and its unfavorable take on the game of golf (36:00).
Shane sits down this week with John Wood, caddie for Matt Kuchar and best friend of Jim "Bones" Mackay, who announced this week he will part ways with Phil Mickelson after 25 years. Wood shares some special insight into the relationship between caddie and golfer, especially with Phil and Bones, and dishes on much more about life on the bag and what really goes into it. Plus, a recap of a special week at Erin Hills that saw Brooks Koepka capture his first major! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
A landmark day in the history of the NLU podcast, as we welcome the game’s most famous caddie, Jim “Bones” Mackay to talk about Phil Mickelson, their relationship, and a lifetime’s worth of stories. We... The post NLU Podcast, Episode 60: Bones appeared first on No Laying Up.
PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about Jimmy Walker's win at the Frys.com Open, the first event of the new wrap around season. With the win Walker picked up 500 FedEx Cup points for the new season and an invitation to the Masters. Monday is the inaugural event of the Space Coast Pro Tour at Reunion Resort. Jeff Bernstein, co-owner and Director of Operations of the Space Coast Pro Tour, calls in to talk a little about Monday's event and the rest of the 38 two-day tournament season. The SCPT's charity partner is the Folds of Honor Foundation. Prior to the 8 a.m. tee time Monday, there will be a short ceremony to help kick off the 38 two-day event season of the Tour. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about Adam Scott's win at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. He won by two strokes over Justin Rose in Bermuda. Holly and Rich also talk about the Frys.com event and players like Vijay Singh and Brooks Koepka competing. Koepka won four events on the Challenge Tour in Europe last season which got him some invites to PGA Tour events this year. The Challenge Tour is European Tour's equivalent of the Web.com Tour. Bob and Holly talk about the upcoming Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and that more and more "known" PGA Tour players will start competing in these tournaments for a chance to pick up some early FedEx Cup points. Bob favors Zach Johnson, Rich favors Graham DeLaet and Holly picks Webb Simpson to win the Shriners. Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich B talk about the Presidents Cup and all the craziness that went on there. The trio talk about the random streaker that ran past Fred Couples on the final day of the Presidents Cup. Michael also talks about the status of the caddies on the PGA Tour. Canceling the caddie races at Colonial, Waste Management Open at TPC Scottsdale. Michael talks about the relationship between each player and their caddie. Michael can't believe that there is not a caddie in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Someone like Jim "Bones" Mackay who caddies now for Phil Mickelson. Michael feels that Bones is on of the best caddies out there. Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, calls in to talk about the Q School for the Web.com Tour. Jeff says that the new Q school is much like the old qualify school except for the destination. There are a lot of guys that were college stars or Mini Tour players now competing to get into the Web.com Tour. Jeff also talks about Fry.com sensation Koepka who originally played in South Florida and at Florida State like fellow alum Jonas Blixt.
After caddying for Phil Mickelson in their historic win, where was Jim “Bones” Mackay the very next day? At Callaway Headquarters for a special podcast with Harry; BOOM! Bones gave us one great story after the next on how he and Phil met, their early days on Tour, their chemistry on the course, some of the key decisions they made in Phil’s final round 66, and everything that’s gone on since their incredible win. We couldn’t have been more proud to have him on the podcast. Congratulations Phil and Bones! The views expressed by Mr. Mackay are those of Mr. Mackay and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of Callaway Golf.