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It was an up and down weekend on the PGA TOUR. 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama returned to the winner's circle for the first time since 2022, while Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth missed each missed the weekend due to illness and an incorrect scorecard respectively. Matt Adams and Eamon Lynch discuss what the weekend means in the grand scheme with Shane Ryan and Ron Green Jr. in the newest edition of the Golf Today Roundtable! One player who didn't miss the weekend was Chase Johnson, recipient of the Charlie Sifford Exemption into the field. Johnson stops by to discuss how this could be a watershed moment for his pro golf career. Lastly, we shift our focus to Mexico, the TOUR's next stop. Santiago Casado joins us to talk about the Azteca High Performance Program; a training program he runs for elite Mexican athletes and wants to extend into the game of golf. Chase Johnson (14:07) Golf Today Roundtable (19:47) Santiago Casado (30:57) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today Tiger Woods held his yearly press conference before hosting the Genesis Invitational. The 15-time major champion discussed everything from his new clothing brand to ongoing negotiations with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. Listen here and hear it all from the man himself on the Golf Today podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s always a great week when the Tiger is in the field. Tiger Woods is set to make his first PGA Tour appearance this season at the Genesis Invitational in Southern California in his new look. Since parting ways with Nike and partnering with TaylorMade, Tiger has a new line called “Sun Day Red”. You’ll want to lean into the exciting Golf Today Round Table featuring Todd Lewis, Rex Hoggard, Eamon Lynch and Ryan Lavner as they delve into Tiger’s new Sun Day Red line, the chaos at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, this week’s cut line and much more. Later, Rex and Todd catch up with “Mr.57”, Cristobal Del Solar, to discuss his remarkable 1st round at the Astara Golf Championship. To take us home we catch up with Diego Ponce, a TGR Learning Lab member and aspiring multimedia journalist. Cristobal Del Solar (13:18) Diego Ponce (53:21) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rex Hoggard and Todd Lewis discuss Tiger Woods being in the field for the Genesis Invitational as well as his imminent announcement. The guys then welcome in Chance Cozby, executive director of the Thunderbirds, to talk about the crowds at the WM Phoenix Open and whether the fans went too far this year. Paige Mackenzie and Steve Sands join to talk about everything that happened last weekend including Nick Taylor’s electric win. 1983 PGA Championship winner, Hal Sutton joins to talk about his experience at Riviera and what players should expect next week. Rex and Todd then welcome the CEO of the TGR Foundation to talk about their major impact on the community. We button up the show with local reporter Cameron Cox to talk about the crazy scene at TPC Scottsdale and whether changes need to me made for the event next year. Chance Cozby (8:35) Paige Mackenzie & Steve Sands (19:11) Hal Sutton (34:34) Cyndi Court (43:44) Cameron Cox (49:28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Damon and Eamon out in Arizona for the 2024 Waste Management Phoenix Open, they are joined World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler as he looks ahead to the tournament. Former Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban stops by to give an insight on his golf game. Later, they are joined by both NFL Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith and 14-time MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez. The guys will also get into Tiger Woods’ commitment to next week's Genesis Invitational. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Youtube content to large network collaborations, the creators of Good Good, Bubbie Broders and Brad Dalke join Eamon and Damon to discuss the impact their content is having on the game. In theme with “Good Good”, it’s a good week for Bud Cauley. Back in 2018, Cauley was in a car crash that hindered his ability to play golf. Now healthy, Cauley will be teeing it up this week on a medical exemption at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Arizona. Damon and Eamon catch up with him to gain insight on what his goals are going into this weekend. As we wrap up the show, Arizona Cardinals' legend, Larry Fitzgerald stops by to chop it up with the guys. Curt Byrum (14:58) Bubbie Broders & Brad Dalke (27:58) Bud Cauley (50:32) Larry Fitzgerald (56:15) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wyndham Clark is a winner once again on the PGA TOUR! The now 6th ranked golfer in the Official World Rankings took his third PGA TOUR win in the last two seasons at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am after inclement weather shortened the event to only 54 holes. Clark joins Damon & Eamon to discuss his newest victory, and opens up about his past conversations with representatives from LIV Golf about joining the rebel tour. Clark's third win comes in the first 54-hole event to be played on TOUR since 2016. Chief Referee Gary Young calls in to the show to discuss the TOUR's rationale for ending the year's second designated event a round early. On the latest edition of the Golf Today Roundtable Joel Beall & Taylor Zarzour join the guys to discuss recent words exchanged between Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth about the potential involvement of the PIF in future investment in the PGA TOUR. Looking ahead to the Masters, Latin America Amateur Champion Santiago de la Fuente will make his debut at Augusta National thanks to his big victory in Panama. The University of Houston Men's Golf product stops by to discuss his career and who his dream pairing for a practice round would be... Wyndham Clark (2:50) Gary Young (16:20) GT Roundtable (31:51) Santiago de la Fuente (54:20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The West Coast swing is in full effect and the PGA Tour makes a stop at one of the most iconic venues for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch have the inside scoop for what you can expect ahead of this weekend’s competition. Later, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner join for a Golf Today Roundtable to discuss all the hottest topics in golf. In the 90’s Payne Stewart was one of the most iconic golfers to play the sport. He was a winner at Pebble Beach, but is most remembered for his U.S. Open victory. Stewart loss his life in a tragic plan crash. Today would have been his 67th birthday. With more on Payne Stewart’s legacy, we are joined by Victoria Nenno, a Senior Historian with the USGA Museum. Victoria Nenno (19:05) Rhett Evans (23:37) Jeremy Paul (31:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two LPGA legends duked it out Sunday as Nelly kept Lydia out of the Hall of Famer for now. Damon and Eamon recap the thrilling LPGA Drive on Championship and what's next for Lydia Ko. Also, the Golf Today Roundtable returns to break down Matthieu Pavon's Farmers Open win and the murky future of Tyrrell Hatton. PETER JACOBSEN (16:43) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon and Rex catch up with two-time NBA champion, J.R. Smith, at the PGA Merch Show. He currently is a member of the North Carolina A&T Men’s golf team. He’ll chat with us about his time in the NBA and his newfound love for golf. Later in the show, we talk to Jeff McNeil, New York Met’s second baseman. He most recently won the celebrity division of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions last week at Lake Nona, Florida. J.R. Smith :38 McNeil 8:09 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s episode, Damon and Eamon hear from World #1 Scottie Scheffler ahead of The American Express. Then, last year’s runner-up, Davis Thompson joins to talk about his upset loss to Jon Rahm and looks ahead to this coming weekend. Later, they catch up with Rose Zhang as she prepares for the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. With competition kicking off tomorrow, Damon and Eamon speak with past champs, discuss what to watch out for, and get an inside look at how social media is impacting the game. JHONATTAN VEGAS (8:44) MIN WOO LEE AND TOM "BUBBIE" BRODERS (14:31) SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (19:39) DAVIS THOMPSON (23:07) ROSE ZHANG (27:57) STEVE STRICKER (36:46) DANIELLE KANG (48:25) GRAYSON MURRAY (58:41) BILL HARMON (1:06:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With lots happening in the world of golf across tours, Damon and Eamon breakdown what’s going on this week. They are also joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz, National Soccer Hall of Famer Landon Donovan, and longtime NBA veteran Chandler Parsons. Later, they catch up with Golf Digest Senior Writer, Joel Beall. With the American Express tournament upon us, we are joined by American Express Executive Director, Pat McCabe. We invite you to join us for our latest interviews and look ahead for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Kirk's 14th season on the PGA TOUR couldn't have gotten off to a better start! The former University of Georgia Bulldog wins the first event of the year and gets to join Damon & Eamon on the show. Kirk discusses his favorite shots from the weekend, and how his openness about addiction struggles has helped him find success on tour once again. Gary Woodland is starting his own comeback too. The 2019 U.S. Open Champion is back on TOUR for the first time this week since undergoing brain surgery. Woodland spoke to Todd Lewis about his expectations for the week, and the support he needed to get back to the sport he loves. UCLA Men's Golf star Omar Morales is just at the beginning of his pro journey! The amateur standout joins us before he tees 'em up in the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama later this week. Over in Europe, Martin Slumbers, head of the R&A Golf Association, has announced he will be stepping down from his role by the end of 2024. John Huggan from Golf Digest stops by to discuss what Slumbers' departure means for the European game, and gives us a primer of what to expect from Rory McIlroy in the season to come. Chris Kirk (6:00) Omar Morales (16:15) John Huggan (21:36) Gary Woodland (45:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our first Golf Today of 2024 was a big one as Tiger Woods announced that he is parting ways with Nike. After 27 years together, the Big Cat will be seeking a new sponsor. On Sunday, Chris Kirk won the Sentry for his 6th career PGA Tour victory. Damon and Eamon break down the win and discuss the hardships Kirk endured on his way back to sobriety. After that, Shane Ryan from Golf Digest joins the guys to talk about Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf, PGA Tour Player of the Year debate, and more. Later in the show, Rex Hoggard joins the show and gives his insights on the most pressing topics in the golf world today. Later on, former PGA Tour caddie and current NBC Sports on-course commentator John Wood joins the guys to discuss Chris Kirk's win, putting woes from certain players, Ludvig Aberg, and Tiger Woods. Finally, Damon and Eamon give their final thoughts on Kevin Kisner's debut in the broadcast booth with Dan Hicks and Curt Byrum at the Sentry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf is only two days away! Listen to what the 82-time PGA TOUR winner had to say at his first media opportunity since the Masters this past spring. Damon Hack & George Savaricas also share their thoughts on what Tiger had to say about the TOUR negotiations with the Saudi PIF, his personal health, and the state of the PGA TOUR Policy Board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Golf Today is back with the words we all wanted to hear: Tiger Woods is back! Damon Hack & George Savaricas invite in Paige Mackenzie and Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan to discuss what a successful week would look like for Tiger at the Hero World Challenge. Later on, the guys talk to Golfweek Columnist Beth Ann Nichols as well to get her take on the newest batch of Tiger-Mania and a recap of the 2023 LPGA season. Shane Ryan (14:36) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LPGA ends its 2023 season as the top players on the year-long CME Globe Standings compete one last time at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Four-time winner this season, Celine Boutier joins us to discuss past victories and her mindset going into this week. Later down the road Eamon and Damon catch up with two-time major champion Lilia Vu. As the culmination of the DP World Tour season seeks to crown the tour’s Race to Dubai Champion this week, Sarah Stirk from Sky Sports joins to discuss the finer details of this grand finale. Hall of Famer Davis Love III has more experience than just about anyone these days, as a player, around the Ryder Cup, and in PGA Tour politics. Love joins us to discuss some important topics. Billy Horschel is back in action for the first time since August. Damon and Eamon find out what he's been up to. CELINE BOUTIER (21:58) LILIA VU (29:17) SARAH STIRK (35:29) DAVIS LOVE III (48:29) BILLY HORSCHEL (58:53) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's been a banner year for Nordic countries in golf. Whether it was Ingrid Lindblad's stellar college play or Ludvig Åberg's rapid ascent to the European Ryder Cup team, the cold hasn't stopped them from heating up the golf links! Sweden's Lindblad and Åberg join the show today, as well as Norway's Mats Ege, who hopes to follow in Åberg's footsteps and secure PGA TOUR status through PGA TOUR University as he tees it up for Eastern Tennessee State this season. Sahith Theegala fully established himself amongst the TOUR's best this season with his first win at the Fortinet Championship! He stops by the program to discuss the rest of his fall plans and give Damon & Eamon insight into his competitive mentality. Beau Hossler is also trying to solidify his status, he shares his strategy for the remainder of the FedExCup fall. Not to mention, World Wide Technologies Championship Tournament Director Joe Mazzeo talks to the guys about how Tiger Wood's El Cardonal Course at Diamante is shaping up ahead of the 15-time major champion's course design debut on the PGA TOUR. Joe Mazzeo (11:58) Beau Hossler (17:55) Ludvig Åberg (26:16) Mats Ege (35:31) Ingrid Lindblad (41:28) Sahith Theegala (47:17) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The World Wide Technology Championship is only 48 hours away! So Damon and Eamon catch up with Keith Mitchell as he gets ready to test out the Tiger Woods designed Diamante Course at El Cardonal. Agatha Laisne is one of 10 EPSON Tour graduates who is gearing up for another season of full status on the LPGA in 2024. She joins us to discuss what she's hoping to achieve in what will be her second season of full tour status. Back on the PGA TOUR, former member Joe Ogilvie comes to discuss the open letter he wrote to the current tour membership about the Keith Mitchell (12:37) Agathe Laisne (26:45) Joe Ogilvie (32:13) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The LIV Golf season might have ended but the tour still continues to make news. Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch invite in golf writers Ryan Lavner and Joel Beall for a roundtable discussion about LIV's new qualifying tournament and the potential exemptions their members could receive into major championships. Over on the LPGA Tour, Celine Boutier took the top spot in the Player of The Year race with her thrilling win in a 9-hole playoff in Malaysia! Beth Ann Nichols joins us to discuss her rapidly rising stock in the women's game, and just how far the Frenchwoman has come since swing yips nearly derailed her career in college. Minji Kang's LPGA career is just about to begin! The Epson Tour graduate stops by to discuss her pathway to golf's highest level and some of her hobbies outside of the game. Lastly, we bring in Rex Hoggard to discuss the PGA TOUR's decision to turn down a potential partnership offer from venture capital fund Endeavor. Minji Kang (32:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil Mickelson spoke to the media at the LIV Golf Miami and expressed confidence that the league would attract more top-level players in the season to come, despite the OWGR denying the 54-hole circuit any official ranking points. Damon and Eamon react to his comments. Over on the west coast, Manny Arceo from the First Tee of Central California stops by to discuss the the USGA Idea Grant his organization just received to improve diversity and inclusion in the game of golf. Back in the professional ranks, Stephen Ames is in the top 5 of the Schwab Cup standings on the PGA Tour Champions! Ames drops by the show from the Dominion Energy Charity Classic to talk about the herculean undertaking it will be to take the end of season trophy from the heavily-favored Steve Stricker. In the women's game, Roberta Liti is one of 30 Epson Tour graduates headed to the LPGA Tour next season! The Arizona State Women's Golf Alumna joins the guys to tell us about her journey through the pro ranks, and what it was like to watch a Ryder Cup be played in her home country of Italy! Staying in the women's ranks, Stanford Women's Golf Head Coach Anne Walker has been playing a leading role in fundraising for cancer research and monetary assistance for her friend Nancy McDaniel, the Head Coach of Cal Women's Golf. The 2021 national title winning coach discussed how much McDaniel has meant to her throughout the years, and what we all can do to contribute to her cause. Manny Acero (12:03) Stephen Ames (21:10) Roberta Liti (43:13) Anne Walker (52:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FedExCup Fall continues in Japan at the ZOZO Championship! Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Rickie Fowler spoke to the media and are teeing it up for the first time since they played for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, losing 16.5 to 11.5 to Team Europe. Kira K. Dixon and Eamon Lynch react to what the Ryder Cuppers had to say about the controversial weekend of golf in Italy, and what they need to do at the ZOZO to help put it behind them. Staying overseas, BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter joins the program to discuss uncertainty around how the 'framework agreement' that the PGA TOUR is working on with LIV Golf might impact which golfers can play in which tournaments. Later on, Johnnie Cole-Hamilton from the Royal & Ancient Golf Association stops by to help remember the life of Ivor Robson, the longtime starter of the Open Championship who passed away over the weekend. Back stateside, Kira and Eamon react to the field list released recently by Tiger Woods' and Rory McIlroy's joint venture "The Golf League." Amateur golfers Bo Jin from Oklahoma State and Cole Anderson of Florida State also stop by as Jin prepares to compete in the Asia-Pacific Amateur and Anderson continues fighting for a PGA TOUR Card via the PGA TOUR University pipeline. Jenny Coleman has already earned her LPGA Tour Card via the Epson Tour! The soon-to-be rookie joins the show to discuss what her goals are for the upcoming season, and how her time on the Epson Tour has prepared her to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. Lastly it's another installment of the Golf Today Roundtable! Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard chime in to discuss some of the game's hottest topics with Eamon and Kira. Hear what they had to say about LIV Golf, TGL, and more! Johnnie Cole-Hamilton (24:36) Bo Jin (38:31) Cole Anderson (45:03) Jenny Coleman (51:09) Golf Today Roundtable (55:05) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, Damon and Eamon convene a panel of some of the biggest names in golf journalism to discuss the ramifications of the Official World Golf Ranking denying players ranking points for participating in LIV Golf events. Hear what Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour have to say. Newly-minted PGA TOUR member Wilson Furr stops by as well to discuss his solid rookie campaign on the Korn Ferry Tour, and how he plans to keep the momentum rolling to next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lexi Thompson is a day away from her PGA TOUR debut! We hear how the former Chevron champion is feeling about her chances of making a splash at TPC Summerlin this week in the Shriners Children's Open. Smylie Kaufman won the event back in 2015, so he drops by to look back at his win and evaluate Thompson's chances of making the cut. Luke List is our most recent winner on the PGA TOUR, taking the Sanderson Farms Championship in a playoff after dropping an over 70-foot putt! The now two-time winner joins the show to discuss how the FedExCup Fall has revitalized the end of season schedule and provided more opportunities for the rank and file of the tour to solidify their status. 9-year pro and United States Air Force veteran Tom Whitney locked in PGA TOUR status last week after qualifying thru the Korn Ferry Tour Finals; he tells us how military experience and the memory of his late brother spurred him on towards achieving his dream. Lastly, Stuart Cink is no stranger to the highs and lows of professional golf! Damon and Eamon catch up with the 2009 Open Champion about his experiences as a Vice Captain at the Ryder Cup; and how a picture of him with the team went viral for an unexpected reason. Smylie Kaufman (17:53) Luke List (29:46) Tom Whitney (39:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Official World Golf Ranking has ruled against LIV Golf's appeal for players to receive ranking points in their events. Ron Green Jr. broke the story for the Global Golf Post so he joins Damon and Eamon to discuss why the OWGR came to this decision and where it all goes from here. On the PGA TOUR, Lexi Thompson will be the the first woman to have a tour start since Brittany Lincicome in 2018 when she tees it up at the Shriners Children's Open. The guys discuss what this achievement could mean for the women's game and the 11-time LPGA TOUR winner's legacy. John Cook won the Shriners back in 1992, so he joins us for a past champs chat about his legendary PGA TOUR career and the special moments he had playing the Las Vegas-based event. Korn Ferry Tour graduate Joe Highsmith will start his PGA TOUR journey next season after securing TOUR membership this past weekend at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship! The former Pepperdine standout stops by to discuss his goals for his rookie season. Ron Green Jr (1:30) Joe Highsmith (26:30) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luke List is a PGA TOUR winner again! A 70-foot birdie putt in a playoff sealed the deal for the now 2-time TOUR winner at the Sanderson Farms Championship. Damon and Eamon discuss the big win for List and another victory across the pond for Matthew Fitzpatrick in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Down on the Korn Ferry and Epson Tours, golfers punched their tickets to the highest level of professional golf as the races for TOUR cards wrapped up. Beth Ann Nichols joins to discuss our newest crop of LPGA talent, while the guys discuss which Korn Ferry Tour grads can make a splash next season. Not to mention, the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship only a few weeks away! Jimmy Zheng, a senior on the Duke Men's Golf Team, will be in the field at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, so we discuss what he's most looking forward to about his chance at the title and a spot in the Masters! Lastly, we catch up with a former PGA TOUR winner turned social media maven Greg Chalmers! Greg Chalmers (28:20) Jimmy Zheng (57:00) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

With the opening ceremony in the books, the 17th Solheim Cup is only hours away! Kira K. Dixon and Damon Hack discuss the importance of this event for Team USA, as they hope to avoid losing the cup for the third year in a row. Meanwhile, Cara Banks, Paige Mackenzie & Amy Rogers join us on site for analysis of course conditions and the form both sides bring to the competition. 2-time Solheim Cup participant, and winner in 2011, Karen Stupples is on site as well and shares her insight into what the competitors are thinking now on the eve of the competition. Karen Stupples (10:28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon and Eamon recap a thrilling weekend in golf that included big time winners on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Jaime Diaz then joins to talk about what the weekend results mean for the upcoming Ryder Cup. The youngest member of the European team, Nicolai Hojgaard, jumps on to talk about his imminent Ryder Cup debut and why he was selected. After that, Beth Ann Nichols sets the scene for the Solheim Cup and lays out the challenge the U.S team will face. They guys then welcome in Sir Nicholas Faldo to talk about his illustrious career as a player and captain in the Ryder Cup. Kay Cockerill, who has covered 15 Solheim Cups, hops on to talk about what to expect later this week. Lastly, Emilee Swagger joins to talk about participating in the PURE Insurance Championship. Jaime Diaz 14:12 Nicolai Hojgaard 21:52 Beth Ann Nichols 32:03 Nicholas Faldo 39:49 Kay Cockerill 56:13 Emilee Swagger 1:05:48 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The PGA TOUR is back with the Fortinet Championship to kick off FedExCup Fall - the seven-tournament continuation of the 2022-23 season. Kira K. Dixon caught up with defending champ Max Homa and JT in Napa. Over on the DP World Tour, all 12 European Ryder Cup team members are in the field this week at the BMW PGA Championship. Golf Today welcomes Guy Kinnings, Deputy CEO of the Ryder Cup. Looking ahead to the Solheim Cup, Damon and Eamon got to chat with both United States team member Megan Khang and European team member Maja Stark as they prepare to face off in Spain. Guy Kinnings - 2:23 Megan Khang - 15:38 Maja Stark - 27:28 Brandt Snedeker - 59:53 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Team golf is the name of the game this episode of Golf Today! Damon & Eamon give their thoughts on how Team Europe is shaping up for the Ryder Cup, as well as what Rory McIlroy needs to do if he wants Europe's 30-year unbeaten streak at home events to continue. Justin Thomas was a controversial pick for Team USA, but Todd Lewis tells us he's made some changes to his instruction team in order to get his game back on track. What does he need to get done to turn it around before he tees off at Marco Simone? The guys debate. On the Women's side, Allisen Corpuz stops by ahead of her first Solheim Cup appearance! She and the guys discuss her goals for the event and how her banner year could get even better with a win at Finca Cortesin. Later, Team Europe rookie Gemma Dryburgh joins the show! Gemma chats with the guys about her own upcoming Solheim Cup debut; and how her team can win for the third time in a row. At the Amateur Level, Team USA came back from a 3 point deficit on Saturday to win the Walker Cup against Team GB & I at ST Andrews. Caleb Suratt played a leading role in taking the Cup back to U.S. soil, so he calls in to share what his experience was like. Mike McCoy (14:51) Allisen Corpuz (24:53) Todd Lewis (28:56) Gemma Dryburgh (41:14) Caleb Surratt (50:18) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The European Ryder Cup team is set! Captain Luke Donald rounded out his team with the following six picks: Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Sepp Straka, Nicolai Hojgaard, and Ludvig Aberg. Jaime Diaz joins the show to discuss Donald's choices and the state of the American Ryder Cup team playing on the road. Later in the show, Tommy Fleetwood joins Damon and Eamon to discuss his selection to team Europe for his third Ryder Cup appearance. Later in the hour, former Ryder Cup player and captain Paul McGinley shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup picks and a certain player that he feels was left off the team. Wrapping up the show, Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan and The Guardian contributor Ewan Murray give their thoughts on Luke Donald's final six picks. Luke Donald (08:49) Tommy Fleetwood (26:14) Paul McGinley (37:18) Shane Ryan (53:13) Ewan Murray (56:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The moment we have all been waiting for is finally upon us. It’s decision day. Who will be representing the United States in Rome for the 2023 Ryder Cup? U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Zach Johnson joins to announce his 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s picks. We have the inside scoop on what went into Johnson’s selections. Later, we are joined by captain’s picks, Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Sam Burns (13:19) Rickie Fowler (15:50) Brooks Koepka (18:54) Collin Morikawa (20:54) Jordan Spieth (23:26) Justin Thomas (27:46) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

Today on Golf Today, we hear from PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and EVP and President Tyler Dennis. Monahan addressed the media for the first time since his health scare earlier in the year. He and Dennis went into great detail on the state of the PGA Tour, the PIF agreement, Monahan's health, the Tour Championship, and more. Then, we head overseas to hear from Suzann Pettersen, Captain of the Solheim Cup. Pettersen made her captains picks as the European ladies look to win their third cup in a row. Suzann Pettersen (58:05) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ryder Cup is less than 50 days away, and Lucas Glover wants in! The back-to-back PGA TOUR winner joins our show again today and makes his case for the team. When Team USA Captain Zach Johnson came on the show later, we played back Glover's message and let him react! Make sure you don't miss it. Boo Weekley was a Ryder Cupper in 2008, and won three times on the PGA TOUR. Damon and Eamon caught up with him on the show as he prepares to embark on his PGA TOUR Champions career at the Shaw Charity Classic. Meanwhile, Rico Hoey is just getting started at the game's highest level! The former USC Standout made birdie on the 72nd hole of the Visit Knoxville Open to win for the first time on the Korn Ferry Tour and secure PGA TOUR membership in 2024! Hoey tells Damon and Eamon how it all went down in Tennessee, and what his goals are for his upcoming rookie season. Rico Hoey (10:36) Boo Weekley (22:00) Lucas Glover (31:24) Zach Johnson (42:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.