Five Clubs

Gary Williams sat down with writer Michael Bamberger to discuss his life in golf, why he chooses the subjects he decides to write about, the three acts of a golfer's life and the perspective of a caddy on the lonely pursuit to the elite level.

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.

Gary Williams was joined by the two-time Masters Tournament champion, Ben Crenshaw, to talk about all things Augusta National and this special tournament. Topics range from the much-anticipated Champions Dinner, to the changes to the course over the years to the incredible talent that will vie for this year's green jacket and much more.

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.

Jaime Diaz dropped in to chat with Gary Williams to have more of a state of the game conversation including the discussion around the golf ball, why we love The Masters, the moves made by the PGA Tour to counter LIV and much more.

Vanderbilt's super-sophomore Gordon Sargent sat down with Emma Carpenter to talk about his early career which includes winning the National Championship as a freshman for Vanderbilt, reaching #1 in the world amateur rankings and receiving a special invite to play in the upcoming 2023 Masters. His amateur career may still have quite bit of time left as he shares why he plans to stay at Vanderbilt all four years.

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.

The legendary Jim Nantz joined Gary Williams, Jay Bilas and Gil Hanse to cover a number of topics in the game of golf and beyond. They talk broadcasting, The Masters and share stories from each of their journeys along the way.

The 2010 U.S. Open Champion, Graeme McDowell, joined Gary Williams to talk about the last 12 months in golf and what went into his decision to ultimately join LIV Golf. They discussed what he has learned about himself, that he might now perhaps miss out on an opportunity to captain in the Ryder Cup, the amazing year by his fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy, his belief that he can still play and win at a high level and much more.

Gary Williams sat down with golf architect Rob Collins of King Collins and talked about his start in the profession; what Sweeten's Cove has become and the life it gave his career; the arrival of Landmand Golf Club; some future ideas he has and so much more. It's a must-listen for those that love the design of golf courses and what brings them to life.

Gary Williams sat down with the legendary Butch Harmon. They discuss golf instruction especially in the modern day; some of the star pupils he has worked with over the years; what to expect from Rickie Fowler this year; his take on LIV golf and much more.

John Wood joined Gary Williams to talk about his career in golf from what got him interested in the game, to his work as a caddie with Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar and others, and now his work as a broadcaster and commentator.

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.

Emma Carpenter sat down with the Brothers Coody, Pierceson & Parker, to talk about their National Championship victory with the Texas Longhorns, their transition to professional golf, that Coody name in golf and much more.

Gary Williams sat down with the 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain, Luke Donald, to talk about the September event in Rome, his entrance and start into the game, his collegiate career at Northwestern and much more.

Emma Carpenter sat down with golf's multi-talented personality Tisha Alyn to talk about her early days in the game, her collegiate and professional success as a player, and her decision to dive into the world of social media as an influencer and entertainer.

Emma Carpenter sat down with Bryson DeChambeau to talk about his standout amateur and collegiate career, the quick start to his professional career, his constant quest to explore extremes and his decision to join the LIV Tour.

Gary Williams sat down with The Ringer's Kevin Clark to talk about his career as a journalist, his background, his desire to cover more golf and some of the game's top stories.

Gary Williams sat down with the former NFL quarterback turned game analyst and show host on Points Bet, Ryan Leaf, to talk about sobriety, the struggles he has gone through and the inspiration he tries to provide others.

Gary Williams sat down with Taylor Zarzour to recap the Presidents Cup, the efforts at Quail Hollow Club and the city of Charlotte, the future of the event and the pressure on the American squad to go get a Ryder Cup win on foreign soil.

Gary Williams is joined in the Charlotte studio by Brandel Chamblee & Rich Lerner to talk about the Golf Channel, the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow and the state of the game.

Emma Carpenter sat down with Tar Heel standout Austin Greaser, who is having a tremendous collegiate and amateur career as winner of the 2022 Western Amateur, NCAA Yale Regional and 2022 participant in The Masters and the U.S. Open as well as being one of three Americans to represent the country in the World Amateur Team Championships in Paris.

Gary Williams sat down with the newest staff member of the PGA Tour, Jason Gore, to talk about his decision to move over from the USGA and the role he will play with the PGA Tour as well as about all the latest news in the world of golf.

Gary Williams sat down with Smylie Kaufman... a winner on the PGA Tour who not too long ago was in the final group on Sunday at The Masters. They talked about where he started to struggle with his game, his recent work in golf media 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.

Gary Williams sat down with the former PGA player and current University of Oregon head golf coach Casey Martin to talk about his journey in the game from playing with a disability and the legal quest behind that to working so closely with the future generation of golfers in Eugene and much more.

Emma Carpenter sat down with one of the top collegiate players from the 2022 season, Eugenio Chacarra of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and talked about his college career and what went into his decision to skip his final year of eligibility in Stillwater to turn professional and join the LIV Golf Series.

Gary Williams sits down with noted golf architect and 5 Clubs contributor Gil Hanse to discuss all the glory of The Old Course at St. Andrews and what we can expect for the 150th playing of The Open.

Gary Williams sat down with two of the most esteemed writers of the this generation, Jaime Diaz and Michael Bamberger, to talk about how the men's game got to this point and where it's headed next.

Jay Bilas sits down with this year's PGA Championship winner, Justin Thomas, and dives into a number of topics from what he does in his down time; how he relaxes during tournaments and his time on the course with Alabama football coach Nick Saban.

Gary Williams sat down with sports lawyer Michael McCann to discuss the legal side of what is going in the world of golf right now and how the PGA, LIV and others will approach that conversation.

Gary Williams sat down with Simon Farnaby, the writer and executive producer of The Phantom of the Open, to talk about the just released film and the utterly fascinating story of its lead character, Maurice Flitcroft. It's a fascinating story that ultimately shares the joy of golf.

Fathers, sons and golf just go together. As the U.S. Open celebrates it's champion on Father's Day, Gary Willams sat down with Jay and Bill Haas to talk about their relationship and how golf has always been a common bond.

Jay Bilas sat down with Brandel Chamblee to talk about a number of topics ranging from his broadcasting career, debating his opinions and a deep-dive into the LIV series and how it might play out and effect professional golf in the short-term and long-term.

Gil Hanse sat down with Will Fulton, Steve Pellegrino and Dave Johnson to talk about the upcoming U.S. Open to be hosted at The Country Club in Brookline, MA and the roles each have played and will play in the hosting of the tournament.

Gary Williams sat down with the most versatile man in all of broadcasting, Mike Tirico, to talk about his career and his path into the world of golf... with plenty of great stories along the way.

With the U.S. Women's Open starting this week it was a great time for Gary Williams to sit down with the legendary Judy Rankin. The conversation was wide-ranging from her career in golf, to the changes in the game over time to what she sees next for the sport she has devoted a lifetime.

In the lead up to the U.S. Women's Open, Emma Carpenter sat down with Karen Stupples to talk NCAA golf, her career, the changes and current landscape of the women's game and so much more.

Gary Williams sat down with Colt Knost to talk about the recent PGA Championship as well as his career in golf, first as a highly-accomplished player and now as a triple-threat broadcaster - radio, podcast and TV.

Jay Bilas sat down with his ESPN colleague, Marty Smith, to talk about his recent experience at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills from how to grab key interviews with top players to the hectic week-long schedule that a major golf tournament demands.

Emma Carpenter sat down with Connie Hurlbut, chair of the NCAA Men's Golf Selection Committee, to discuss the upcoming Championship at Grayhawk, the selection process, what determines the Regional host sites and a number of other topics tied to putting on college golf's biggest tournament.

Gil Hanse sat down with Russ Myers, Head Superintendent of Southern Hills Country Club, to discuss the upcoming PGA Championship, how the course may play, how the weather might factor in, changes made in the restoration and the unsung heroes behind the scenes that will bring the PGA Championship to life.

Gary Williams sits down with Shane Ryan to talk about his new book, 'The Cup They Couldn't Lose, that explores the modern history of the Ryder Cup and in particular the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Gary Williams sat down with Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, and discussed a number of important topics in the game including working with golf's other governing bodies, changes and opportunities to grow the game; future sites for major championships and whether or not we might see the defending champion, Phil Mickelson, at this year's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.

Emma Carpenter sat down with Duke University standout Erica Shepherd to talk about her junior and collegiate career including winning the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship and playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Emma Carpenter sat down with the man in charge of the incredibly successful Oklahoma State men's golf team, head coach Alan Bratton, and they discussed his playing and coaching success in Stillwater; what he looks for in recruits; some of the talented players that have gone on to be successful pros from the program and so much more.

Gary Williams sits down with Willy Wilcox to discuss his newly-revealed battle with drug addiction, the journey he has been on as a result of it both on and off the course and what lies ahead.

Premier Golf League CEO, Andy Gardiner, joins Gary Williams on this week's edition of 5 Clubs to discuss the league's proposed format and relationship with the PGA TOUR.

Acclaimed golf architect Gil Hanse and Gary Williams dive deep on Augusta National in the lead up to the 2022 Masters, discussing many of the changes to key holes and its overall magnificence.

Gary Williams sat down with Harold Varner III in advance of his first-ever trip to Augusta. They talked about him playing The Masters for the first time; experiences with Tiger Woods & Michael Jordan and a whole lot more.