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

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

Andy Johnson is joined by former PGA Tour winner and current Golf Channel star Johnson Wagner to preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The two run through our traditional "five things" ahead of this major championship, discussing major storylines such as Rory McIlroy's dominance at Quail Hollow, Bryson DeChambeau's continued success at majors, and Jordan Spieth's latest attempt at the career slam. Andy and Johnson also discuss the golf course and some of the changes that Quail Hollow has made in order to become a better venue for major golf events.

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

In this episode of The Wagyu Filet Show, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dove into the great shot history of Tiger Woods. Wagner will be re-creating a number of these iconic shots for Golf Channel and there are plenty to choose from. Shots at Pebble Beach, the Canadian Open, Torrey Pines, St. Andrews, Muirfield, Hazeltine, Firestone, The Memorial and of course, Augusta National.

We had a full house in-studio with Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge & Taylor Zarzour and the group dove into a lot of topics including: what does post-Master win Rory McIlroy look like, is Scottie Scheffler ready to win again soon, who might have a second half the season to counter Rory like Schauffele had with Scheffler in 2024, who might some of the rookies be making their first U.S. Ryder Cup team, the depth of the European team and the route chose by Blades Brown.

In this episode of The Wagyu Filet Show the guys were joined by Gary Williams to go overtime on the 2025 Masters. They talked about if Rory McIlroy was now the best European golfer of all-time, what Chapter 2 for him not looks like with the career grand slam complete, his caddie Harry Diamond, the performance of the LIV players and their preparation for majors and much more.

The Wagyu Filet Show duo of Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined the program this morning for the entire show and alongside host Gary Williams, they did a deep dive of the 89th Masters and all that unfolded at Augusta National. The ebbs and flows, good shots and bad shots, the day-to-day movement, the final day pairing and finally what it finally took for Rory McIlroy to lift the burden he had been carrying and complete the career grand slam.

We talk with SiriusXM's Taylor Zarzour who will be part of an All Star roster of talent set to cover all the action from the Masters. Taylor is anchoring the pre-round coverage each day of the Masters on SiriusXM's 24/7 golf channel, which will be re-branded “Masters Radio on SiriusXM” this week.Mike Tirico will be SiriusXM's lead play-by-play voice for all four Tournament rounds. He will be joined in the booth by popular former tour pro-turned-broadcaster Johnson Wagner as lead analyst. SiriusXM's commentators on the course will be John Maginnes, Brian Katrek, Emilia Doran and Carl Paulson.Coverage begins live at 7am on Thurs and Fri, and 10am on Sat and Sun. Taylor and his fellow analysts will provide play-by-play on featured groups and keep listeners up to date on everything happening on the course. Throughout the year, Taylor also hosts “The Starter” every weekday morning at 7am on the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel. He's live from Augusta each day this week. Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be available to subscribers in SiriusXM enabled vehicles (channel 92) and on the SiriusXM app.Thursday, April 10, through Sunday, April 13 – starting at 2 pm ET and running through the completion of play. Each day before the broadcast begins, SiriusXM will provide live look-in coverage of featured groups during its programming in the morning and early afternoon so listeners can get up-to-the-moment coverage of groups playing earlier in the day. You can follow my work at https://athlonsports.com/author/jim-williams Podcast Stream On with Jim Williams On Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio, TuneIn, Spreaker, or wherever you get your podcasts.Folow my social media X - JWMediaDC IG - jimwiliams200Promotion consideration for Stream On is provided by the following Cord cutters need to checkout Sling TV. You want sports? Sling has it.How about news and entertainment? Once again it's Sling.Check out Sling TV. www.sling.comNeed a computer? We highly recommend you checkout our friends at AAAPC in the link below.https://www.ebay.com/itm/335762770305Tell them you heard about them at Stream On with Jim Williams.

This is our 2025 Masters Preview Show with Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour. The team dove into a number of topics from their favorite memories, favorite holes, long shots, and who they ultimately think will wear the Green Jacket.

Today was an action packed show as Steve Burkowksi joined us to talk about the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the job the club does putting on this event and the three past winners all in this year's field. Author Ward Clayton, who wrote The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National, talked about the history of the caddies at ANGC, some of the unique stories and insights he learned from them and shared a few specific memories from his conversations. Finally Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined the show to give an assessment of a number of players as we prepare for The Masters.

We're only a few days away from the Texas Children's Houston Open! Former champion Tony Finau joins the show to discuss his 2023 win at Memorial Park and how his game is shaping up ahead of The Masters. Johnson Wagner is a former champ here himself, his first PGA TOUR win came at this event in 2008 and punched his ticket to Augusta National for the first time! We catch up with Johnson for this week's "Past Champs Chat." In the amateur ranks, Lottie Woad is gearing up for her next run at the Augusta National Women's Amateur! The defending champion stops by the program to discuss her ascendant career and just how excited she is to have another crack at the finest track in the game. Not to mention the LPGA is in action this week! Beth Ann Nichols gets us up to speed ahead of Nelly Korda's title defense at the Ford Championship Tony Finau (3:34) Lottie Woad (27:44)

In this edition of The Wagyu Filet Show the duo of Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dove into the Creator Classic that was held at TPC Sawgrass the day before THE PLAYERS. Among the topics was is this the right timing, right location and right format for such an event.

NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber and The Wagyu Filet Show duo of Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined the show. Barber has become an avid golfer after his time in football and currently serves as General Chairman of the Valspar Championship in the Tampa area. He talked about how he got into golf, how he loves the competition and camaraderie the sport provides and how different the mindset is for a professional golfer to that of football. Wagner and de Jonge dove into a rep of THE PLAYERS with thoughts on McIlroy, Scheffler, Spaun, Bhatia and more.

Today's show led into the playoff at THE PLAYERS between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun. Gary Williams was joined by Gabby Herzig, Johnson Wagner and John Wood as they talked about all that happened within the week, how we got to a playoff and what they expect in the three-hole playoff to determine a champion.

Big week, big show. We're in front of the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse with interviews from Gary Woodland (40:05) & Adam Hadwin (1:07:36). Johnson Wagner swings by. We talk Netflix, the Tiger news, a meeting with Monahan, the state of the union, Creator Classic featuring Trent Ryan, and a PLAYERS preview.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

This is our 2025 The Players Preview Show with Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour. The team dove into a number of topics for this deepest field in golf championship from how they hoped the course plays, needing form on arrival, what is expected out of players during this week and about the chances of Scottie Scheffler to 3-peat and Rory McIlroy and Jordan Speith to contend. Each also weighed in on players they did not think had the form at the moment, their potential long shot winners and who they ultimately think will win in 2025.

Both Andy and Brendan are licking their wounds after the Ballfrogs and Jup Links became the first two teams to ever miss the TGL playoffs this week. The episode begins with some immediate TGL takeaways after a tough three matches to end the regular season. Brendan is miserable when describing the Jup Links performance from Tuesday night and runs down the final scores of all their losses this year. Andy is already on to 2026, where he believes the Ballfrogs need a roster shakeup and could stand to add more grit to their team for season two. It's a quick transition to actual golf this week as the PGA Tour's best field of 2025 will tee it up at Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Xander is back from injury to play alongside top stars such as Ludvig Åberg, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy for this Signature Event. Andy and Brendan discuss Bay Hill as a test for professional golfers and remember some moments from API history. The hammer lock fire picks of the week are made but are unfortunately very much chalk for those looking to tail. After Bay Hill comes the 2025 debut of In/Out/Alternate, where Andy loaded up with 19 entries for the Puerto Rico Open. Brendan fights to the finish wondering whether names like Kevin Chappell, D.A. Points, and Johnson Wagner are headed down for this event. The two touch on this week's LPGA event in China, LIV Hong Kong, and the DP World Tour's Joburg Open before diving into the Dump-in-the-Box Classic. The Champions Tour returns with the Cologuard Classic, which is barely on television but PJ will find how to watch anyway and report back on Sunday. In news, Jay Monahan and Andy "Spitballin'" Weitz are doing the media rounds to tell everyone about the Fan Forward Research (please capitalize) and that a deal with the PIF is not imminent.

NBC Sports course reporter, John Wood, and the Wagyu Filet Show duo of Johnson Wagner & Brendon de Jonge joined us today. Wood talked about the set up at Bay Hill and what makes it difficult, whether Signature Series events have an opportunity to toughen up the conditions, the depth of the European Ryder Cup team, the insights from Michael Jordan on competition and more.Wagner and de Jonge discussed the sponsor exemptions, players that are trending, how they expect the big three of Scheffler, McIlroy and Aberg to be around the leaderboard the next couple weeks and some of the players they want to see bring up the level of their game in the coming weeks.

NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks joined the program and talked about his career behind the microphone, some of his best moments, how the golf team works together, the new additions to the NBC golf crew, a looming Ryder Cup in New York that could be epic and what viewers want most, story-telling of the game's best.Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge, the Wagyu Filet Show duo, also joined the program and talked about Wagner's recent remarks as they relate to Rory's comments, and both of their feelings on Ludvig Aberg, Scottie Scheffler and PGA Tour University.

0:00: Ludvig Aberg looks like a superstar in the making09:00: Mav McNealy keeps getting better12:30: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy go different directions Sunday17:00: Johnson Wagner joins the show!37:00: Love It or Lav It: Joaquin Niemann's breakout year, McNealy's fix for slow play, 4 Nations Face-Off for golf45:50: Punch Shots: Tiger Woods on the Tour's future, Xander Schauffele's target return, Jordan Spieth's wrist

This week on Golf Weak, we discuss Bryson breaking 50 for the first time with GM Golf and Grant Horvat. We also cover the Peoples League, a new content creator golf league for YouTube and live streaming. Additionally, we talk about Rory and his desire for everyone to move forward, followed by Johnson Wagner calling him out on everything he said. Lastly, we watch Patrick Reed make a hole-in-one in Australia. 

This edition of The Wagyu Filet Show with Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge spent time talking about Rory McIlroy's big win at Pebble Beach, the discipline he played with and how the major venues for 2025 really suit his game. They talked about Jordan Spieth returning to tournament play and what the coming months could look like for him. They also talked about some of their errant shots over the years and the victims of those swings.They rounded out the show with a deep dive into college golf, PGAU and all the benefits of playing collegiately while sharing some of their favorite stories as teammates at Virginia Tech.

Matt Kendrick, the CEO of Good Good Golf joined us today to talk about the rise of digital platform, their desire to be a top 5 brand in golf, how the personalities on their team come together, their recent investment in LAGC of TGL, the event they are hosting on Golf Channel, the idea that golfers are building their individual brands and much more.The boys from The Wagyu Filet showed joined us live in studio to talk about Rory Milroy's weekend at Pebble Beach and his new approach, if Scottie Scheffler has missed a beat coming off his 2024 season and injury, the depth that the European Ryder Cup team is building and the pros and cons of the Waste Management in Phoenix this week.

In the first Wagyu Filet Show podcast of 2025, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dove into a number of hot topics on the PGA TOUR including an abysmal pace of play to start the season, eliminating aim point, the pro's and con's of TGL, golfers with good personalities, what they would have done differently in their careers, and some of the notable rule changes.

0:00: A mea culpa/explanation for no Sunday pod03:30: What can be done -- finally -- about slow play on Tour11:00: Justin Thomas calls on Tour players to help the TV product23:00: Report: Genesis Invitational to be played at Torrey Pines29:00: Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele injury concerns continue34:00: Rex is taking on Johnson Wagner in a chipping contest

The legendary Jack Nicklaus, on his 85th birthday, joined 5 Clubs on Golf Channel. The owner of the most majors in golf's history, talked about his relationship with Arnold Palmer, his recall of his great 1-iron shots over his career and what he thinks of both Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge, The Wagyu Filet Show and college teammates, made their studio debut and discussed what they thought the top stories of the 2025 season might be as well as if this was the year McIlroy would win another major given the four courses on this year's major schedule.

Yesterday in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama put on a clinic, winning the season opening Sentry for his 11th career PGA Tour win. His 35-under for the week is the lowest score to par in a 72-hole event. Damon and Eamon discuss Matsuyama's dominating performance and what another second place means for Morikawa. Our colleague Johnson Wagner also knows something about lifting a trophy in Hawaii. Back in 2012, he shot a 3-under 67 in the final round of the Sony Open for a two-shot victory. Johnson joins the show to reminisce on his victorious week and the upcoming PGA season. JONHSON WAGNER (42:00) SHANE RYAN (52:04)

0:00: Introducing Brads, the "Talk about your round" media guy05:30: Brads' TV resume, and how he's now a critical part of what you see on the air10:00: What happened the day Scottie Scheffler was arrested at the PGA13:00: Some of the other craziest days of his TV career16:00: How the Johnson Wagner segments come to be24:00: What happens with the major winners after the 72nd hole30:00: Most surprising interviews of the year34:00: Rapid fire: Best/worst interviews, bucket list work stop, etc.

094: Derek Deminsky – Leveling Up the Short GameIn this episode, we are joined by Derek Deminsky. Derek (@golfbettertucson) is an instructor who specializes in short game instruction.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99), Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin), and Jack Bergstrom (@Jack_Bergstrom)Sponsored by: https://puttviewbooks.com/---(01:10) - Puttview Books first tee shot(02:11) - why Tour players come to him(06:18) - clarity of intent in short game(10:20) - being confident(15:25) - Johnson Wagner(20:31) - shot selection(32:07) - swing preferences(40:01) - importance of speed(46:04) - how to choose a teacher

On this edition of Golf Today, Todd Lewis and Eamon Lynch preview a WICKEDly good week of golf with a wide variety of guests! Martin Slumbers joins the show to discuss his upcoming retirement and his state of the game. After that, Amy Rogers joins the program from the CME Globe where players discuss the large purse at the finale of the LPGA season. Then, Wesley Bryan joins to talk about the FedexCup Fall and the top 125 bubble ahead of the RCS. Finally, Johnson Wagner joins for the roundtable discussion to set up what should be an electrifying week of golf. All of that and more on this edition of Golf Today! MARTIN SLUMBERS 6:49 WESLEY BRYAN 37:07 JOHNSON WAGNER 46:56

Eamon Lynch and Jordan Cornette react to the United States winning the Presidents Cup, again, with Johnson Wagner and Taylor Zarzour. Then, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner join to talk about the weekend's golf and more news about the golf world. Plus, Tripp Isenhour joins to talk about the Blessings Collegiate this week in Arkansas. Finally, Adam Stanley joins to discuss Canadian golf and what the Presidents Cup was like in Canada. Johnson Wagner and Taylor Zarzour: 7:42 Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner: 23:26 Tripp Isenhour: 33:31 Adam Stanley: 38:26

Golf Channel analyst Johnson Wagner joins OverDrive live from Royal Montreal Golf Club to discuss how the course shapes up for match play, what happened between Kim and Scheffler, and how strong the American Team is.

He has been tutored in the dark by U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau. He has brought Golf Channel viewers a unique, interactive approach to the game. Johnson Wagner is a star in the making, and what great stories he brings to "Musings on Golf."

Sean and Paul preview the Open Championship. But first they catch up on the news about Keegan Bradley Rory McIlroy's comments about his performance at the US Open. Then, they discuss Royal Troon, Johnson Wagner as a golf content master, and a myriad of other topics surrounding the field this week. They wrap up with their picks for the week.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com

Our preview of the final men's major, the 152nd Open at Royal Troon is here. It begins with a healthy reflection on Pinehurst and what it means for Bryson DeChambeau to how Rory McIlroy reacts after his gutting. Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour preview Royal Troon as a site, it's past winners, what makes it memorable and are the majors going by way too quickly with the championship calendar. The team also discusses who of the three major winners in 2024 can double dip, the lost season of Jon Rahm in the biggest events and we identify a star who will miss the cut. Plus, what's up with the wondering Americans, players who the guys have a good feeling about, longshots and who wins. A lively preview of the final and oldest of championship in our Open Championship preview show.

Join Smylie Kaufman and Johnson Wagner on this exciting episode of the Smylie Show as they dive deep into the secrets of winning on the PGA Tour! Smylie and Johnson discuss all things golf, including Johnson's recent media ventures and his transition from PGA Tour player to golf analyst. Key Highlights:- **Johnson Wagner's Transition to Media:** Insightful discussion on how Johnson made his way from the course to the commentator's booth.- **Winning on Tour:** Johnson shares his experiences and career that included three PGA Tour victories.- **Inside the Life of a Pro Golfer:** Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life and challenges faced by pro golfers, including the balance between personal life and the rigors of the Tour. Smylie and Johnson also preview the upcoming tournaments and share their thoughts on who might dominate the leaderboard. To close the show, they reveal some hilarious and heartwarming moments from their time on and off the course. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:40 - MFK05:20 - Mustache08:20 - Winning on the PGA Tour13:22 - First Media Inspiration19:38 - Starting Media Career21:40 - Favorite Media Role25:43 - Live From Reenactments Origin33:34 - Most Nervous Over a Shot35:02 - Chili-Dip35:54 - Transitioning to Media38:23 - Plans for the Year44:19 - LIV Golf's Future47:27 - New PGA TOUR Season48:30 - Signature Event Player Cuts50:15 - Outro

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It was an eventful week at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 and Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge were in the thick of it with their media roles for NBC, the Golf Channel and PGATour Radio on SiriusXM. In this episode of The Wagyu Filet Show they touch on all of it all Johnson re-creating and hitting the winning bunker shot post-round with Bryson DeChambeau watching on with trophy in hand and having a drink with him afterwards, they talked the disappointment for Rory McIlroy and his snubbing of the media post-round and the finish as a whole and how the USGA got it spot on. Finally they take a quick look forward to the last major of the year as both will be back in media roles for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

What a US Open, absolutely riveting. There were celebrations, heartbreak, twists and turns, and Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen run the ruler across it all today on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast.In fact the first half of the pod is pretty much all US Open. Nick and Mark start by discussing Rory's use of the 7 iron on the 15th hole, and that this was where it started going wrong. They make the comment, which they've said many times before, that Rory has the wrong caddie, and that there is no way that a competent and experienced caddie would have allowed a 7 iron in that situation, and that decision cost Rory the tournament. Both Nick and Mark felt 'sick' after Rory's final putt on 18.Nick and Mark run through some moments in the tournament for Bryson and Rory. Mark says Brysons iron play was exceptional, and he runs through his stats from the tournament. Nick remains concerned about the number of looks that Rory is taking and says he must cut them down.Mark watched the video of Johnson Wagner after the tournament, when Bryson came down whilst he was filming. Brilliant. He explains what happened as Nick hadn't seen it. If you haven't, you can see it here, it's a ripper.Scottie Scheffler had a tough day at the office, we discuss and look at some of his key stats. Mark was impressed with what he saw of low amateur winner Neil Shipley, and reckons he is great fun to watch.Back to Rory, can he win again? Can he come back? Mark has some interesting stats from US journo Rob Lusetich on the age that previous icons won their final major.After the turn, inspired by the US Open, Nick counts down his Top 5 notable missed putts in majors, and we found out what Nick and Marks most notable missed putt in their careers were. And we have a voicemail from former tour pro Scotty Laycock adding some info to what happened at the infamous 2002 Australian Open. Plenty of golf around the world that Nick covers off in the PING global results today, and then we hook into some feedback. No whacks this week! But we're sure more will come. And the hotline rings - it's Mark from Nudgee in Queensland who has a question for Nick and Mark about Rory's putting in the US Open.Masterclass this week from Mark on 'pressure putting' with some excellent advice from both Nick and Mark. And we wrap with some whispers we're hearing about the Australian Open. Fingers crossed.A big thanks to our Talk Birdie partners:PING, they'll help you play your best, you can see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;the new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store ;and the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here.Subscribe to never miss a Talk Birdie To Me ep. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see our Masterclass videos on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2024 U.S. Open marks the 4th time in 25 years for Pinehurst No. 2 to play as the host venue. Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Taylor Zarzour discuss Pinehurst as an anchor site, the approach of the USGA to tighten the U.S. Open rotation, the identity of the championship and how it will stand up this year.The guys also discuss styles that are rewarded at No. 2, plus Scottie Scheffler's place as a favorite, Xander Schauffele's chances to go back-to-back, Rory McIlroy's strengths being rewarded and his weaknesses being exposed by this venerable course . Plus, players who need a week, Bryson DeChambeau's outlook, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm trying to save the major season and what to expect of and from Tiger Woods. Also, the tournament long shots, hunches, winners and where does Pinehurst's first U.S. Open in 1999 rank all time in Open history.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge are back with a new episode of The 'Wagyu Filet Show' after a historic PGA Championship at Valhalla. They dive into that as well a look into the recreations that Johnson has been doing for The Players and PGA Championship that have become fan favorites. They talk about how these came about and what kind of planning goes into them and might mention how terrible some of the chipping has been on live TV. They also discuss what a mess of a situation Friday morning was with the tragic accident and the Scheffler situation and finish with rating top players major performances so far this season and give a look ahead to the final two majors of the year.

What a week at the PGA! Xander gets his first major title and silences the critics who said he couldn't win a big one. How many can he win now? We then get into some of the other contenders. Is Bryson a fan favorite now? Hovland goes back to his coach and has instant success, which leads us to a conversation about coaches. We discuss how we thought the course played and then of course, got into Scottie's arrest. Mike has a new favorite person in golf after Johnson Wagner is stealing the show during "Live From" each night. We then get into our picks for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge.

Part 2 of our 2024 PGA Championship Preview Show assesses the form and chances of Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka and other LIV challengers, Ludvig Aberg and the return appearance of Michael Block. The crew of Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour also take aim at their long shots, missed cuts, contenders and ultimate winners of the Wanamaker Trophy.

In our High Noon Happy Hour show, we chat Quail Hollow with esteemed member Johnson Wagner as we preview the 2024 Wells Fargo, answer some questions, check in on some guys having sneaky good an sneaky bad seasons, chat about Rory's comments Wednesday about him not returning to the board, and a ton more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New podcast! Johnson Wagner joined us to discuss his playing career, his transition to broadcasting/media and shared some amazing stories + insight. Give it a listen, follow his social accounts and check out 5 Clubs Golf and The Wagyu Filet Show!

The 2024 PGA Championship gets underway at Valhalla Golf Club starting May 16 and Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour dive deep in this two-part tournament preview. Part 1 includes a deep discussion on World #1 Scottie Scheffler and the heater he is on, his personality and if it drives viewership, his under the radar show of emotions and more. We also go deep on Rory McIlroy who last one a major at Valhalla and what he has to do to get over the hump and end his major drought and how maybe teaming with Shane Lowry at the Zurich may provide a bump. We also look at the history of Valhalla and who has competed well there and whether or not it has a future as a major championship course. We conclude Part 1 with a dive into the course set up for the PGA versus the USGA in recent years as well as some future sites on the upcoming PGA Championship schedule.Plenty of topics still to cover in Part 2 of our 2024 PGA Championship Preview Show which will launch in the coming days.

Scott Scheffler is leading the 2024 Masters Tournament through 3 rounds. D.J., Randy and Soly break down the day's action with special appearances from Tron and KVV. Plus we welcome special guest Johnson Wagner to break down Scotty, the chasers Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, and Max plus what weird stuff he saw Bryson do today. We close it out by picking winners and Jordan and Soly's Champions dinner menus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge go in-depth in this 2024 Masters preview show. They examine Augusta National and all the top players that will be in the hunt for the elusive green jacket - Rory McElroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Keopka, Tiger Woods and more. They make their predictions and discuss who some of the potential flyers might be that could be last man standing. This Masters Preview is one you will want to watch to be all set for the first Major of the season.Editor's Note: This preview show was recorded prior to final determination of whether Mackenzie Hughes would be in the tournament field.

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, the Houston Open. Damon catches up with both Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark to see how they feel going into this week. Eventually, we chat with past champ, Johnson Wagner. He won this event in 2008 and made it to a playoff in 2012. We catch up with last weeks winner, Peter Malnati to see how he's doing since his win and how he's preparing for this week and the Masters. Lastly, George and Eamon talk to Sean Zak, who has a book releasing soon called, "Searching in St. Andrews". JOHNSON WAGNER 11:03 PETER MALNATI 19:50 SEAN ZAK 34:14

In this insightful episode of the Pull Hook Golf podcast, host Matt Cook sits down with experienced PGA Tour caddie David Gies to unravel the often overlooked yet critical role of a caddie in professional golf. David shares his journey from his early days in junior golf, his brush with professional play, and his eventual emergence into caddying, offering a first-hand account of the skills, tactics, and relationships that define the role. The conversation delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of caddying at the highest level. From Gies' maiden voyage at the Masters to the hustle required to maintain a job on the tour, this episode is enriched with the nuances of golf that enthusiasts rarely get to hear. Importantly, it highlights the evolving camaraderie between caddies and players, illuminating how Gies' bond with Harrison Endycott transcends the course and becomes a cornerstone for success in high-stress situations. About the Guest(s): David Gies is a seasoned PGA Tour caddie with a rich history in the game of golf. Having started playing at a young age, Gies' golf journey led him from competitive junior and collegiate golf to attempting a professional playing career. Despite not turning pro, he has made significant achievements, including playing in eight USGA events and making it to the quarters of the US Mid-Amateur. Gies' caddie career kicked off remarkably at the Masters, where he caddied for US Mid-Am winner Kevin O'Connell and later transitioned to the PGA Tour, working with players like Johnson Wagner and now Harrison Endycott, the recent Q School Winner. Key Takeaways: David Gies' progression from a young golfer to a seasoned PGA Tour caddie encapsulates the demanding nature of the sport beyond the greens. The episode touches on the importance of caddie-player relationships, showcasing the dynamic between Gies and Harrison Endycott. Gies' recounts managing situational pressure during tournaments, with strategies like focusing on hitting shots to 20ft to maintain the lead at Q School. There is discussion around the lifestyle and behind-the-scenes work that caddies undertake, from course strategy to handling challenging bags on off-tours. The conversation navigates the complexities and community opinions regarding LIV Golf and the potential implications for caddies and players alike.

Johnson Wagner was the media star at The Players for his segments on Golf Channel's “Live From”—in which he fired golf balls into the hill on Thursday night to mimic Rory McIlroy's water ball. The three-time PGA Tour winner joined us to talk about his transition into media, where his dream live segment would come from for The Masters and he tells the story of which elite player turned him down for a video last year.The boys also break down Peter Malnati's win and tell their own stories of how nice of a guy Malnati is. And as Cameron Young fans, we set a new over/under on his total career wins.

The PGA Tour gets on the board this year with an outstanding Players Championship from start to finish. Brendan, still shaking off the cobwebs from the trip to Northern Ireland, is joined by Shane Bacon for this wide-ranging recap that begins with some Sunday parenting horror stories before getting into audacious Tiger-like comps for the back-to-back Players winner. The two discuss what impresses them most about Scottie Scheffler and if those in and around the game have undersold him and this run. Then they hand out grades for the handful of contenders, and non-contenders, as well as the coverage, course, Big Jay, and Johnson Wagner. It's a tough grade for Xander and Rory. Then they close out the episode with some news and quote roulette on Rory discussing Yasir's impending visit and meeting with the board, Peppy Peter on player control, and Jimmy Walker sounding off on a range of topics that left us puzzled.

Akshay Bhatia joined "The Wagyu Filet Show" to talk about his career thus far in golf including getting his temporary membership on Tour last season, his shot-shaping ability, decision to skip college, outside interest and how he slid into his now fiancé's DM's. All of that and more with Johnson Wagner & Brendon de Jonge.

The latest edition of "The Wagyu Filet Show" had a lot of topics to dive into with the Monday finish and win by Austin Eckroat at the Cognizant, another strong showing by Jake Knapp, the return for Anthony Kim on the LIV tour as well as the win by Joaquin Niemann and a look ahead to Arnie's Bay Hill. Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge touch it all.

Another day, another Golf Today roundtable! Matt Adams & Eamon Lynch welcome in Golf Channel Senior Writer Rex Hoggard & 3-time PGA TOUR winner Johnson Wagner to have a conversation about the game we all love. Topics include Scottie Scheffler's putting woes and Rory McIlroy's vision for a worldwide PGA TOUR that competes in Asia, Australia, and beyond. Are the world No. 1's struggles with the putter being blown out of proportion? Does golf have the market share to achieve the global success that McIlroy envisions? Listen to what our panel has to say!

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge were on the coverage this week, and it was a big week at Riviera Country Club for the Genesis Invitational with Hideki Matsuyama winning for the 9th time on the PGA Tour with a record-setting final round. They discuss that performance as well as Tiger Woods being back on the golf course (at least temporarily), Will Zalatoris in contention, scorecard issues for Jordan Spieth and an illness that seemed to hit a number of players including Patrick Cantlay. They also look ahead to the Mexico Open as the tour heads away from the west coast.

Brendon de Jonge joins the podcast to talk about his golf career from Zimbabwe to Virginia Tech to the PGA TOUR, his affinity for Nick Price and playing with Ernie Els against Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the Presidents Cup. Brendon also discusses his potential cricket career and his current contributions to PGA TOUR LIVE and Golf Channel, as well as hosting "The Wagyu Filet Show" with Johnson Wagner.

There is a lot to unpack in this episode of "The Wagyu Filet Show" as they tackle the Waste Management Phoenix Open both on and off the course with Nick Taylor's finish, Charley Hoffman's week, Scottie Scheffler's putting and some fan behavior and reactions to it that will be a topic of conversation moving forward for the Tour and some of their own interactions with fans over the years at the WM. They also dive into the second LIV event of the year in Las Vegas, the upcoming Genesis Invitational and return of Tiger Woods... and of course immediate regret in picking against Patrick Mahomes.

Wagyu & Filet dive into Wyndham Clark's Pebble Beach victory in a 54-hole shortened event, talk about how bad the weather was, the softness of the courses all week and the impact of the smaller field size, the Pro Am and how the "buzz" was there. They also take a deeper look into the leaderboard at the AT&T with Ludvig Aberg and Mathieu Pavon. The duo also looks ahead to the Wate Management and Super Bowl this week as well as talk about The Park in West Palm, a new Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner course that opened last year.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge are back at it talking the week that was and the week ahead. Nick Dunlap makes history on the PGA Tour. Sam Burns a had a meltdown on 17 & 18 and Justin Thomas with a strong showing. The duo will also share some stories from their past AMEX experiences, talk about Rory McIlroy's 4th win in Dubai, and look ahead to the Farmers Insurance Open.

The guys are back at it discussing the Grayson Murray playoff win over Keegan Bradley and Ben An at the Sony Open as well as his past and how he seems to have truly changed his life. And where and why Bradley and An missed their chance to hoist the trophy. Plus they'll look ahead to the first full field tournament of the season for the AMEX and share some story time as Johnson and Brendon reflect on their first tour event in 2007 at Sony Open and Brendon tells a hilarious story from one of his Sony Opens in the past that is colorful to say the least.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dove into a lot of topics during the 2024 debut of the Wagyu & Filet Show. They touched on Chris Kirk and his big win, Scheffler's putting woes, what this season could look like for Jordan Spieth, Rory's position change on LIV, the ongoing caddie carousel, breaking a driver in anger and they take a shot at Panthers owner David Tepper. A great show that includes a look ahead to next week's Sony Open.

A partnership that transcended golf, commercials that led to discussions on race and diversity in the game, it has become official, Tiger Woods and Nike have parted ways. Damon and Eamon discuss all the details around this split. Overnight, Rory spoke with Golf Digest regarding the direction of the game. This week we say Aloha from The Sony Open in Hawaii. Later we catch up with 2012 Sony Open champion, Johnson Wagner, 2007 Sony Open champion, Paul Goydos as well as many others. You'll want to lean into this riveting conversation. Johnson Wagner (1:06) YADHU URS (25:23) PAUL GOYDOS (28:53) ERIC COLE (38:24)

Join Matt Drinkhahn on the Eternal Optimist Podcast as he welcomes Johnson Wagner, a former PGA Tour champion and a current Golf Channel analyst. Johnson opens up about his amazing golf journey, from being a late bloomer in junior golf to winning three PGA Tour events and playing in the majors. He also shares how he made the leap from the green to the screen, and how he found joy and satisfaction in his new role as a broadcaster. Along the way, Johnson reveals the secrets to his success and happiness, such as his work ethic, his mindset, his skills, and his passion for the game. He also talks about his family, his hobbies, his goals, and his favorite things. Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Show: Introducing Johnson Wagner00:01:44 - Grit from the Start: Wagner's Formative Years00:04:44 - Virginia Tech Days: Building a Foundation for Success00:06:56 - Peaks and Valleys: The Rollercoaster of Pro Golf00:08:06 - Family Ties: Balancing Golf and Personal Life00:14:30 - Major Moments: Strategies in Big Tournaments00:18:24 - New Horizons: Shifting from Greens to the Studio00:20:09 - Behind the Scenes: The Excitement of Live Broadcasting00:22:28 - Crafting Excellence: Preparing for Success On and Off the Course00:25:08 - A Golfer's Path: Tracking Wagner's Career Journey00:29:05 - Personal Passions: Wagner's Love for the Game and Beyond00:30:55 - Off the Course: Wagner's Favorite Films and Music00:31:44 - Defining Optimism: Wagner's Life PhilosophyLinks And Resources:LinkedIn PGA Tour5 Clubs Golf5 Clubs Golf Podcast on YouTube PGA Tour Radio - Gravy and the SleezeGolf ChannelRecommended Book:Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. GwynneThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

The team dives into the season that was and season ahead for of a number of key players on tour from Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Viktor Hovland, Tiger Woods and more. We discuss the golf ball rollback, the role and value of "The Mules" and we couldn't help but take a quick look ahead and the 2024 majors. All that and what the game has given each of us in Part 2 of our season recap with Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge.

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Special guest Webb Simpson joined Gary Williams, Johnson Wager & Brendon de Jonge to preview the upcoming 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Rome, Italy. They dive into the teams, the match-ups, the players, the pressure, the analytics and much more for the anticipated showdown between Team USA and Team Europe.

Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner & Brendon de Jonge talk about the 2023 PGA Season in review and a look ahead to the 2024 season. They look back at this year's majors, the moments of the year, Player of the Year, Comeback Player and Rookie of the Year and what lies ahead with some names that may become household in the very near future. The professional game is in the midst of a lot of change and the team talks about what we might expect as viewers and fans of the game.

Allez Evian! The Evian Championship starts this week in France, and the reigning U.S. Women's Open champion Allisen Corpuz will have to brush up on her French as she vies for her second major championship victory of the season. She calls in from France to catch up with George and Whit. Hoylake native Matthew Jordan captured the hearts of golfers all over with a T-10 finish in just his second Open start, at his home club no less! Jordan also joins the show to discuss how special the week was for him and his loved ones. Back stateside, 17-year old Kiara Romero won the biggest event of her career to date at the U.S. Girls Junior Amateur! The Oregon commit stops by the show to talk about the thrilling 36-hole final match and a slew of exemptions she's earned with her first USGA title. Akshay Bhatia broke through last week as well at the Barracuda Championship for his first PGA TOUR win. 3-time PGA TOUR winner Johnson Wagner joins our crew to talk about what the opposite field win means for the up and coming star. Not to mention, we Gary Koch is the newest recipient of the Payne Stewart Award! Our crew talks to the 6-time PGA TOUR winner about his charitable work with the First Tee and what the honor means to him. Matthew Jordan (2:50) Allisen Corpuz (35:10) Kiara Romero (40:52) Johnson Wagner (48:01)

Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dive deep into this year's Open at Royal Liverpool. Topics discussed include the resurgence of Rickie Fowler, a look at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, closing a Major with a Par 5, venue conditions, winning predictions, how the Open could affect Ryder Cup teams, will Rory McIlroy end his Major drought and much more.

Adam Hayes, caddie for Jon Rahm, joined Johnson Wagner & Brendon de Jonge to talk about his life on the bag, how he got started in the profession, how he came to work with the current Masters champion, Rahm's loyalty, how they handle the pressure of the final nine holes in a tournament and how he is preparing for this year's Open Championship plus an amazing hole-in-one story.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge dove into the season that has been thus far with some of the great finishes, stories and players as we close out June. Plus they look ahead to what remains on the calendar with The Open, the FedEx Cup playoffs and their first stab at potential Ryder Cup rosters.

This is a two-part episode from the Intown Golf Club in Charlotte, N.C. with the latest breaking news between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf partnering up. Our team of Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge & Taylor Zarzour all chimed in with their immediate thoughts on the surprising news and what lies ahead. Jay Bilas also joined the group to talk about the upcoming 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. They dive deep into the course itself, the set up, the uniqueness of the five Par 3's, the bunkering complexes, the field, the front-runners, the Los Angeles market and much more.

The 2023 PGA Championship will take place at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY and Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge & Taylor Zarzour were in studio to dive deep into the preview for this year's tournament. They get into the history of the course, the beauty of a Kerry Haigh set-up, the favorites, the dark horses, the LIV contingent, whether Brooks Koepka can qualify for the Ryder Cup team via his major performances, and much, much more.

On episode three of "Quiet Please," John brings on three time PGA Tour winner Johnson Wagner, who has recently traded in his golf clubs for a microphone. The two old friends reminisce about their Korn Ferry Tour days that leads perfectly into a preview of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill next week. Hear who John has a ticket on! And as a veteran of the Tour's board and PAC, Wagner gives his opinions on recent schedule and qualification standards as well as slow play. Lots of caddie talk, as Johnson has past looping experience that carried him into turning pro and it was likely you could find him in caddie dining or sharing houses with caddies throughout his career. They end with some fun conversation on golf and music. Turn it up! Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soly catches up with PGA Tour pro and broadcaster, Johnson Wagner, to discuss his transition from playing full time to broadcasting for the Golf Channel as well as his take on the PGA Tour policy changes, life on tour as a "mule", LIV, the distance debate and more.

Webb Simpson sat down in studio with Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge to talk about the direction of the PGA Tour, his relationship with long-time caddie Paul Tesori, his Ryder Cup & Presidents Cup experiences, his various putting changes, his win in the 2012 U.S. Open, a deep dive into the Quail Hollow Club and a little bit more.

Johnson Wagner was joined by Danny Balin and Paul Selvaggio to talk about the 2023 PGA Professional Championship being played at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Pueblo Golf Clubs in New Mexico. They dive into the event itself, their preparation and expectations as well as some of the top club pros through history.

Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge sat down in studio with International Tennis Hall of Famer and 2003 US Open Champion, Andy Roddick. They discuss the just wrapped up Masters Tournament, his involvement in Sweetens Cove, a recent foray into pickle ball and a deep dive into his personal tennis career, the state of the game and the Big 3.

The 2023 Masters Tournament will have a number of story lines this year. Will Rory McIlroy win the career Grand Slam?... will Scottie Scheffler defend his title?... will Tiger roar once again?... will any of the LIV golfers make a run late on Sunday?... Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge talk about all of those topics and more.

On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, 3-time PGA Tour winner Johnson Wagner joins former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost and jicky jack legend Drew Stoltz for an exclusive interview. He talks the hysterical habit his former caddy had, the pain of finishing126th in the FedEx standings and how his new career in golf media came to be. -- Spieth! The game is called Jordan Spieth's Fairway Frenzy and is available to play now on FanDuel's iPhone skill-gaming app, FanDuel Faceoff.  On FanDuel Faceoff, you can compete in all your favorite games against other real people for REAL CASH. The app features a wide variety of games, such as: Wheel of Fortune Atari Breakout Blitz SCRABBLE Cubes And now… Jordan Spieth's Fairway Frenzy! Search for FanDuel Faceoff in the Apple App Store or visit FanDuel.com/Faceoff for more information about the app. Age and location restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. See FanDuel.com/Faceoff-Terms for terms and conditions.

Gary Williams and Johnson Wagner sat down to talk about The Players Championship and the performance from Scottie Scheffler and what lays ahead for him. They also dig into some of the recent changes the PGA Tour has announced and start to look towards The Masters and the annual gathering in Augusta.

Johnson Wagner joins the program

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)

Gary Williams sets the table for the 2023 golf season with Taylor Zarzour and Johnson Wagner. They discuss what is bound to be another intriguing year in golf with more emerging story lines, changes to the tour season, another Ryder Cup in Rome, LIV players teeing it up at The Masters and much more.

Gary Williams sat down with three-time PGA Tour winner Johnson Wagner to pick his brain on everything happening in golf right now from the LIV, golf's future and the 2022 Presidents Cup being hosted at his home club, Quail Hollow.

In this ‘Under the Strap' podcast, John Rathouz welcomes longtime caddie Matt Hauser. Hauser spent years with the likes of J.J. Henry and Johnson Wagner. This week at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mayakoba, he'll be on the bag for new dad Harold Varner III. Hauser caddied for Wagner just last week in Bermuda -- in brutal conditions, where they made the cut -- and talks about how caddying for Varner this week came to be. Hauser goes through some of what you can expect to see at El Camaleon Golf Club and also explains how form doesn't count for everything once a tournament begins.

3 time PGA Tour Winner, Johnson Wagner, joins us to discuss: his mustache, a hot sauce incident in Palm Springs, his plans for the 2021 season, his favorite course, and more!

On this week's show, Bob Weeks and producer Adam Scully discuss the latest in the world of golf. Mark Zecchino joins the show from the Wells Fargo Championship. We hear from Tiger Woods, who made the cut, and Mark goes 1 on 1 with Johnson Wagner. Plus - Bob checks in with Canadian Austin Connelly.

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. 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 B are in the studio on the eve of the the Masters. JB Holmes beat Jordan Spieth and Johnson Wagner in a playoff at the Shell Houston Open.  Garry Smits, Florida Times-Union talks to Holly about Tiger being loose. Way more than ever at a major championship. Holly and Garry discuss the fact that other marquee players are benefiting from Tiger Woods playing in the Masters as the focus shifts more to Tiger allowing players like Rory McIlroy and Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth to fly need the radar.   Tiger has been working his butt off but has not been ready prior to this time. Garry points out that in the past Tiger has always beenable to put himself against the world, or the course and build that up In his mind for motivation and take his game to a different level.  The trio talk about the fact that Tiger is now a father and Garry says that fatherhood helped Jack Nicklaus, so maybe there's a little bit of a higher calling now for Tiger ... being a father.  Tiger may be more relaxed now. Holly and Garry discuss Jordan Spieth. Garry states that Spieth's stats may not be earth shattering but he gets it in the hole. He is able to recover from errant shots and gives himself opportunities. He also putts well from 6-20 foot away and is able to save par.  Kip Ingle, The Golf Auction.com, calls in from Augusta to talk to Holly about the massive global online auction. There will be more than 900 items to bid on. One of the featured items for bid is Jack Fleck's 1955 Ben Hogan 2-9 irons he used to upset Hogan. Fleck was the young professional who came from behind to beat Hogan in 1955. Considered one of the biggest upsets in golf, Fleck was a virtually unknown touring pro from Iowa. He prevented Hogan from winning a record 5th U.S. Open title forcing an 18-hole playoff at the 1955 Open, and did so using a custom made set of Ben Hogan irons. Hogan's company began making clubs in 1953. They were the only two in the field playing with Ben Hogan clubs. Ingle states that there will be a wide range of items including autographed golf balls, bags, flags, etc. Masters memorabilia. The Golf Auction sold one of the original 1934 Masters tickets for more than 30k.  The online auction runs through Sunday.   Todd Lewis,The Golf Channel, calls in from Augusta. Lewis reported that Kevin Streelman won the Par 3 contest. His caddie was a Make A Wish recipient with inoperable cancer. Holly asks Todd about Tiger. He says that this is definitely a different Tiger. Todd feels that Tiger is lowering the expectations of the fan. He is maturing and other reasons Tiger has changed. He points out that people want to see what's going on with Tiger's game both good and bad.  Todd told the story of how Ben Crenshaw pulled into the Champions parking lot and Tiger Woods was there. Tiger spoke with Ben and asked him who he was playing with in his final Masters practice round. Ben said Jordan Spieth, a fellow Texan. Tiger asked Ben if he could play the practice round with them and Mr Crenshaw said yes.  Todd's Masters picks: He likes JB Holmes and Keegan as sleepers. Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson Jimmy Walker are Todd's favorites to win Masters. Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in and talks with Holly about ANA Inspiration ... The first major of season for LPGA won by Brittany Lincicome. Steve said that it was one of the best competitions this year. She beat Stacey Lewis after an eagle on the 18th to force a playoff. The playoff took 3 holes. Holly and Steve talk about the Masters, the expected weather and some of the players who Steve feels that will be in contention. He likes Jordan Spieth and Jimmy Walker.  Holly brings up Phil Mickelson. Steve says that Phil has a masterful command of the greens at Augusta. Rich B picked Henrik Stenson and Holly chose Matt Kuchar to win the Masters.