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Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch catch up with Collin Morikawa to discuss all things golf and the impact he is having on the community in Maui. Eric Cole joins the show to discuss what it’s like to be the only remaining rookie in the FedEx Cup playoffs field, while Mike Bruni, Tournament Chair of the BMW Championship, talks about the event this upcoming week. 1978 U.S. Amateur Champion, John Cook, looks back on his incredible victory, as the U.S. Amateur kicks off today in Colorado. Laurie Watson, Director of Engagement, joins the show, along with Golf Channel’s very own John Wood and Todd Lewis. We wrap up the show with the popular topics of conversation the FedEx Cup and Ryder Cup. Eric Cole (07:48) John Cook (22:44) Laurie Watson (31:43) Mike Bruni (43:30) Patrick Rodgers (49:50) John Wood (56:52) Colin Morikawa (1:04:31) 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 catch up with Grant Boone, play-by-play contributor for LPGA Tour coverage. World Golf Hall of Famer, Lanny Wadkins joins the show to discuss all things Ryder Cup. Megan Schofill, Auburn University Graduate Student, shares the significance of her victory at the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor Pointsbet Sports Book, discusses the upcoming BMW Championship at Olympia Fields. We wrap up the show with Epson Tour player, Gabi Ruffels, who discusses her three Epson Tour victories this season. Grant Boone (19:49) Lanny Wadkins (29:45) Megan Schofill (38:37) Teddy Greenstein (48:30) Gabi Ruffels (1:02:10) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A monumental week of pro golf gets started tomorrow. Get ready with Damon and Eamon! Kira K. Dixon speaks to Scottie Scheffler from TPC Southwind, where they touch base on everything from the state of his game to how he feels about the PGA TOUR after last night's meeting with PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan; who's on his second day back from medical leave that began on June 13th. Ben Griffin also drops in on the show! The last man into the FEDEXCUP talks about what his rookie season on the TOUR has taught him, and how he plans to use that knowledge to advance to the BMW Championship next week. Tomorrow is BIG TEN day too! Ohio State Men's Golf Senior Maxwell Moldovan and University of Illinois Men's Head Golf Coach Mike Small stop by to show off their school pride and discuss the upcoming fall season. Elsewhere in the amateur game, the U.S. Women's Amateur starts today! Former USGA Champion Amy Alcott joins us to discuss what she expects from one of the most prestigious amateur championships in the women's game. Ben Griffin (12:32) Maxwell Donovan (22:06) Pierceson Coody (26:29) Amy Alcott (30:52) Mike Small (39:56) 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 catch up with Wyndham Champion, Lucas Glover, who discusses the significance of the win and what it means to his family. Brian Harman, The Open Champion, British Challenge Champion, Alex Fitzpatrick and 1983 PGA Championship winner, Hal Sutton join the show to reflect on their victories. Ashleigh Buhai, 2022 AIG Open champion, is ready to defend her title this coming week. We tie up the show with the discussion about the potential USGA ball roll back rule with the PGA of America. Brian Harman (05:14) Lucas Glover (23:19) Ashleigh Buhai (30:18) Alex Fitzpatrick (35:11) Hal Sutton (41:54) Tom Abbott (51:50) PGA of America (1:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2024 PGA TOUR schedule was released and some major changes are coming next year! PGA TOUR Executive Vice President & President Tyler Dennis joins Golf Today with insight. Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard also joins to discuss breaking news that the PGA of America has come out in opposition of USGA's and R&A's proposed Model Local Rule. Coming up this week, the TOUR heads to Memphis for the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Past champ Justin Leonard joins Damon and Eamon to talk playoffs and Ryder Cup. On the LPGA Tour, the final major of the year kicks off on Thursday. Special guest 2020 AIG Women's Open champion Sophia Popov joins ahead of the action. Sophia Popov: 22:38 Justin Leonard: 41:46 Tyler Dennis: 52:32 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The golf world is still buzzing from the news that Tiger Woods will be joining the PGA TOUR player policy board as a sixth member! This secures a voting majority for the players on all decisions made by the board. The chief legal officer of the PGA TOUR, Len Brown, joins us to discuss the TOUR's rationale behind the decision. Then we shift our focus back to the Wyndham Championship as we're joined by former winners Rocco Mediate and Jim Gallagher Jr. One of the hopefuls to win this week is PGA TOUR rising star Akshay Bhatia! The newly-minted PGA TOUR member stops by to discuss how he secured his status on the PGA TOUR and what it will take to get into the FedExCup Playoffs. With the Ryder Cup just around the corner we chat with Stuart Cink after his recent appointment as vice captain; as well as Sam Burns, who's looking to make the team for the first time. Lastly, Alabama Men's Golf Head Coach Jay Seawell went viral last week as he arrived at the 3M Open to surprise his former player Lee Hodges on the green after his first PGA TOUR win! Coach joins the show to talk about his experience coaching Lee, his outlook for the Crimson Tide's upcoming season, and of course the famous milkshakes! Len Brown (3:05) Rocco Mediate (23:55) Jim Gallagher Jr. (41:29) Alabama Men's Golf Coach Jay Seawall (52:44) 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 gains a new title to his name as a Policy Board Member of the PGA TOUR. With the FedEx Cup Playoffs just around the corner, things heat up for Justin Thomas, ranked 79th and Ben Griffin, ranked 68th. Both Thomas and Griffin discuss the significance of a top finish at Wyndham Championship this weekend. Brad Faxon celebrates his birthday with Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch with a fun game of trivia. The celebration continues as we button up the show with first time PGA TOUR winner, Lee Hodges. Luis Rivera (17:34) Ben Griffin (23:27) Brad Faxon (30:01) Ron Green Jr. (48:31) Lee Hodges (53:16) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Another great week of golf gets going tomorrow! Allow us to help you get ready. The fourth women's major gets underway at the Evian Championship tomorrow, so Paige Mackenzie drops in to get us up to speed on the field and share her notes about the golf course. Aspiring LPGA pro Jenny Bae calls us to discuss her recent success on the EPSON Tour as well, and everything she's doing to make sure she joins the field in Evian-Les-Bains next season. Over in Minnesota, the race for the FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS is heating up as the 3M marks the next big chance players on the bubble have of making a run at Eastlake and the TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Amy Rogers joins us from TPC Twin Cities for the latest on Justin Thomas, and how his recent struggles haven't diminished his self confidence OR his love for the game. Back across the pond the Senior Open Championship gets going tomorrow too! 4-time champion Bernhard Langer is amongst the competitors this week! He stops by to discuss what it will take for him and his fellow competitors to dethrone Darren Clarke as champion at Royal Porthcawl. Last week was a groundbreaking win for Brian Harman, he showed nerves of steel to close out his first major championship after sleeping on a 54-hole lead. Sports psychologist Morris Pickens analyzes the mental tricks that Harman employed to stay steady under pressure. And with the Olympics officially a year away, Executive Director of the International Golf Federation Antony Scanlon calls in to remind us of all we have to look forward to at the upcoming games! Antony Scanlon (14:10) Morris Pickens (20:13) Michael Thorbjornsen (27:59) Bernhard Langer (36:24) Jenny Bae (41:52) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

THE BUTCHER OF HOYLAKE! Brian Harman's 6-stroke win at The Open gets him his first major championship victory and arguably one of the coolest new nicknames in the game. Whit Watson, George Savaricas and Paige Mackenzie break down his unexpected breakthrough and what it could mean for the home stretch of the Ryder Cup qualifying race. Two-time Ryder Cup participant Peter Jacobsen stops by the show to discuss the career-changing win for Harmon, and what he thinks is a bright future for Rory McIlroy after another disappointment at a major championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One day after the senate subcommittee hearing on the PGA Tour/PIF partnership, players share their thoughts on the day's proceedings. Our legal expert Jodi Balsam joins the show to further explain the hearing and what it means for the future of golf. Also, today is the final round of the 2nd U.S. Adaptive Open from Pinehurst No. 6! Andy Stevenson provides an update on what to expect from the final round and speaks to USGA commissioner Mike Whan. They discuss how the Adaptive Open has been received in its first two years, and what's ahead for the competition as it heads to Sand Creek Station in Kansas next year. Lastly, George and Eamon take another look at the Scottish Open and discuss the state of Rory McIlroy's game before he tees off tomorrow at the Renaissance Club. Jodi Balsam (31:51) Mike Whan (40:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alisen Corpuz is your U.S. Women's Open Champion! The first-time LPGA Winner not only slept on a 54-hole lead but also got to walk down the 72nd hole with a 3-stroke lead and soak in views from arguably the most famous finishing hole in golf at Pebble Beach. Former PGA TOUR caddie turned NBC Sports reporter John Wood was there as well as Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols! They both join Eamon and George as they react to the biggest win of Corpuz's win so far! Lastly, we have an eventful week ahead of us in men's golf as the Genesis Scottish Open begins at the Renaissance Club, and on Tuesday representatives from the PGA TOUR will head to Washington, D.C. to testify to congress about the PGA-LIV merger. Legal expert Jodi Balsam gets us caught up on the legal news and notes ahead of the hearings, while legendary golf coach Butch Harmon stops by to get us ready for the Scottish Open and share his thoughts on the potential merger. Not to mention, one of the USGA's most meaningful championships began Monday, the U.S. Adaptive Open! Our reporter Andy Stevenson comes to us live from Pinehurst No.6, where play is underway to let us know what to look forward to this week. Beth Ann Nichols: 24:36 Jodi Balsam: 35:48 John Wood 43:03 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two golf legends captured two MASSIVE wins over the weekend! Rickie Fowler won on the PGA TOUR for the first time since 2019 and Bernhard Langer won the U.S. Senior Open for his 45th win on the PGA TOUR Champions, a new senior-circuit record! Todd Lewis and Eamon Lynch react to the weekend that was and welcome in a slew of guests in advance of an equally historic U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach! Former Champions Pat Bradley, Patty Sheehan, Hollis Stacy and Jan Stephenson stop by the program to reminisce their signature U.S. Women's Open moments. Not to mention, LPGA legends Nancy Lopez and Angela Stanford join the show to discuss how important this year's venue is to the legacy of the Women's Open. Lastly, Todd and Eamon take a look at the FEDEX Cup rankings, where Justin Thomas finds himself on the bubble of missing the playoffs for the first time in his career. Can he turn his season around? We'll discuss, tune on in! Patty Sheehan (11:17) Angela Stanford (18:41) Pat Bradley (25:06) Nancy Lopez (38:46) Hollis Stacy (59:30) Jan Stephenson (1:07:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keegan Bradley, after an historic win at the Travelers Championship last week, joins Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch to reflect on his victory. Bradley also looks ahead to this week’s competition at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. A familiar face, especially after her win at last year’s Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Anna Davis stops by before teeing up next week at the U.S. Women’s Open. John Feinstein, one of America’s most respected sports writers, authoring over forty books, joins to discuss his latest book, Feherty, a deep dive into the life of Golf’s very own David Feherty. ANNA DAVIS (12:38) ZAC BLAIR (20:40) KEEGAN BRADLEY (28:41) PETER JACOBSEN (35:56) JOHN FEINSTEIN (47:53) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch catch up with six-time PGA tour winner, Tony Finau, who looks to defend his title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. One of the biggest voices at NBC, Mike Tirico, joins to talk about all things golf and the state of the game. 2022 U.S. Senior Open champion and six-time PGA Tour winner, Padraig Harrington, joins to reflect on his win at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open and looks ahead to this week’s competition. Vanderbilt University’s very own, Gordon Sargent joins to discuss his expectations for himself going into this weekend at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. John Shippen Invitational winners, Paige Crawford and Chase Johnson, join to discuss the significance of their victories. Tony Finau (19:47) Mike Tirico (27:30) Paige Crawford (37:40) Zoe Campos (41:55) Padraig Harrington (47:46) Gordon Sargent (56:17) Chase Johnson (1:02:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

It was a major moment yesterday for Wyndham Clark as he secured a U.S. Open Victory at the Los Angeles Country Club by a single shot over Rory McIlroy. In just his seventh major start, Wyndham Clark is a major champion. Eamon and Damon recap his stellar performance and what it means for Rory, as he has yet another runner up finish at a major championship. Guests galore join the show today as they recap the third men's major of the year and lookahead to the rest of the upcoming schedule. Terry Gannon 14:08 Aaron Grimes 21:50 Dick Shortz 28:10 Sam Farmer 49:54 Amy Alcott 58:26 Paul McGinley 1:09:50 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It has already been a golf week for the ages, and not a single shot has been hit on a major tour. A day after announcing that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf will join forces in the near future, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan joins our show to discuss what lead to this deal and what it will mean for the future of men's golf. Rory McIlroy has been one of the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf, and he spoke to the media at the RBC Canadian Open this morning. We'll listen to his full press conference as well as his one-on-one interview with Amy Rogers. Rory's fellow Northern Irishman 20 year-old Tom McKibbin won for the first time on the DP World Tour last week! We spoke to him about his ascendant career, and what it may look like in this new environment for the men's professional game. Also, legal expert Jodi Balsam stops by the show to help us unpack the potential ramifications of this massive deal between some of golf's biggest power brokers. Jay Monahan (1:30) Rory McIlroy (22:07) - with Amy Rogers (1:04:49) Tom McKibbin (50:12) Jodi Balsam (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.

The PGA Tour heads to Dublin, Ohio for the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. Tournament host and 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus joined Damon and Eamon ahead of the big week. The LPGA Tour heads to Liberty National GC for the Mizuho Americas Open. Golf Week’s Beth Ann Nichols joins us to talk about the new event as well as Rose Zhang’s professional debut. Also joining Damon and Eamon are a pair of winners last week, Emiliano Grillo and Rico Hoey. Jack Nicklaus (2:49) Beth Ann Nichols (18:59) Rico Hoey (27:18) Brentley Romine (30:55) Emiliano Grillo (40:26) 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 welcomes country music star Jake Owen. Jake, Damon & Eamon take a deep dive into Owen's own collegiate golf career, as well as playing in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with Jordan Spieth. Looking ahead on the PGA TOUR, the Memorial Tournament kicks off on Thursday at Muirfield Village Golf Club, where Billy Horschel is the defending champ. In Scottsdale, Arizona, The NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship is underway at Grayhawk Golf Club. Damon and Eamon caught up with 2023 USGA Men's Amateur Four-Ball winners Aaron Du and Sampson Zheng. Larry Nelson (14:27) Jake Owen (38:09) Aaron Du & Sampson Zheng (46:10) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

After a remarkable runner up finish at the Masters, Brooks Koepka claimed his fifth Major victory this past weekend at the PGA Championship. Damon and Eamon are joined by our very own Rex Hoggard and editor and podcaster for The Fried Egg, Brendan Porath to discuss Koepka’s victory, Michael Block’s stellar performance and the overall energy at Oakhill. Later, we are joined by, 14-time PGA Tour winner Kenny Perry and 2019 KitchenAid Senior PGA Champion, Ken Tanigawa. Lastly, we are joined by the young and talented 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four Ball champions, Gianna Clemente and Avery Zweig to discuss their recent victory. (24:26) BRENDAN PORATH (34:33) JASON BALLARD (39:53) KENNY PERRY (49:13) KEN TANIGAWA (53:58) GIANNA CLEMENTE AND AVERY ZWEIG 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 at Craig Ranch where the players are preparing to compete in the 2023 Byron Nelson. George Savaricas checks in with hometown favorite, Scottie Scheffler, while Eamon and Damon break down Scheffler's 2023 success and why he's primed for another big week. Robert Damron is the only man in golf who admits to being more of a basket case than Eamon and Damon. The 2001 Byron Nelson winner joins the show to talk about that special week 22 years ago and how he's dipping his toe back into competitive golf. Robert Damron (13:10) Ariya Jutanugarn (24:33) Cameron Kuchar (29:55) Drew Stultz and Drew Kittleson (34:31) Adam Schupak (41:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan Spieth withdraws from the upcoming AT&T Byron Nelson, which raises the question, Will he be able to compete for the Career Grand Slam at Oak Hill? George Savaricas is on site at TPC Craig Ranch to get the inside scoop. Damon and Eamon welcome last week's champ, Wyndham Clark, who claimed his first PGA TOUR victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. Upper Montclair Country Club is set to host the best in the women's game for the Cognizant Founders Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. Billy Ray Brown (05:37) Hally Leadbetter (19:14) Ja Rule (25:42) Justin Parsons (32:39) Brady Riggs (43:21) Paul Azinger (57:29) Wyndham Clark (01:06:31) 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 secured his first PGA TOUR win on Sunday at the Wells Fargo Championship. Damon & Eamon welcome in SIRIUS XM PGA TOUR Radio Host Taylor Zarzour to recap the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. With 2023's next major just around the corner, Golf Today caught up with 1977 PGA Championship winner Lanny Wadkins. Lanny relives the 1995 Ryder Cup, which he captained for Team USA, and Damon & Eamon take a deep dive into Team Europe's qualification. Over on the LPGA Tour, it was victory for Team Thailand in the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown. This was the first win for Team Thailand, which was made up of 2022 Rolex Rookie of the Year, Atthaya Thitikul alongside Patty Tavatanakit, Ariya Jutanugarn, and Moriya Jutanugarn. Taylor Zarzour (16:05) Lanny Wadkins (24:57) Michael Keiser (38:00) Matt Cahill (55:24) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Cantlay has called in the big guns to kick his PGA TOUR season into high hear. He's hired caddie Joe LaCava, who will be leaving Tiger Woods in order to be Cantlay's caddie on a full-time, permanent basis. Todd Lewis speaks to the eight-time PGA TOUR winner about the change on his team, while Damon & Eamon fill us in on what LaCava brings to the table. Steven Alker defended his title at the Insperity Invitational with a different caddie than last season. Alker's son Ben was on the bag instead of Sam Workman, who passed away suddenly this winter after battling cancer. Steven Alker stops by the show to reflect on the win, the moment he got to share with his son, and why he will never forget his dear friend Sam. U.S. Open qualifying is underway, and the son of a former champion has made it through local qualifying. We speak to Raymond Floyd Jr. about his championship hopes, how he finds time for competitive golf, and caddying for his famous father at the Masters. Back on the PGA TOUR, Willie Mack III and Alejandro Tosti had unlikely paths to make the field for the Wells Fargo Championship! Tosti needed his first-career top 10 finish on the PGA TOUR and Mack needed to drive overnight to participate in the Monday qualifier and shoot 65 without a (practice round!!) to punch his ticket! We speak to both guys about how much this opportunity means for them. Michael Thorbjornsen has PGA TOUR aspirations too! Fresh off a PAC-12 men's individual title, the Stanford Cardinal star joins Damon and Eamon to discuss the big win and what his goals are for the Men's National Championships at the end of May. Steven Alker (11:22) Raymond Floyd Jr. (19:22) Alejandro Tosti (30:25) Willie Mack III (35:28) Michael Thorbjornsen (49:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another show packed with great interviews! Jim Furyk was named captain of Team USA for the 2024 Presidents Cup today, so he sat down with Damon & Eamon to chat about his hopes for the event, and what he learned from his captaincy in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Jim is just the tip of the iceberg as USGA CEO Mike Whan, and past U.S. Women's Open champions Michelle Wie West and Paula Creamer stop by to preview the event as it heads to one of golf's most storied courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links. Could it be the last time we see Michelle Wie West tee it up in a professional event? Hear what she had to say on the matter. Not to get ahead of ourselves, the Hanwa LifePlus International Crown is this week at TPC Harding Park! LPGA stars Minjee Lee and Atthaya Thitikul are set to represent Australia and Thailand, respectively, in the revitalized team competition. Our crew speaks to both of them on what they expect from the week, and why they think their teams have what it takes to nab the top spot at week's end. Jim Furyk (2:37) Mike Whan (14:24) Michelle Wie West (35:51) Atthaya Thitikul (47:28) Paula Creamer (53:05) Minjee Lee (1:02:00) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony Finau is a PGA TOUR winner yet again! The now 6-time winner on TOUR held off a red-hot Jon Rahm to turn the tables on the Spaniard, who finished ahead of Finau to win the Mexico Open at Vidanta last year. Damon & Eamon discuss what the win means for Tony Finau's career arc as well as what it says about Jon Rahm's game that he always seems to be in the mix on Sunday. With the U.S. Open less than 50 days away we call up Gil Hanse, who led restoration efforts on the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club in 2010. The guys chat with the world-renowned architect on what we can expect at the championship this June, and what his hope is for the event. On the LPGA Tour, its International Crown week! The revived team event tees 'em up at TPC Harding Park this week, so Team Japan's Yuka Saso, Team England's Bronte Law, & Team USA's Danielle Kang stop by to share what they're looking forward to most about representing their countries on one of the game's greatest tracks. Bronte Law (35:38) Yuka Saso (41:02) Danielle Kang (44:40) Gil Hanse (22:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mexico Open at Vidanta starts tomorrow! Which begs the all-important question... Who ya got? Defending champion Jon Rahm and five-time PGA TOUR winner Tony Finau are the two most notable players in the field, which has Damon and Eamon wondering if this will be a two horse race. Also, DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley stops by to chat with our crew about the state of his tour. Will LIV Golf defectors be allowed on the European Ryder Cup team? Tune in to find out! Back on American soil, U.S. Open Qualifying is underway, and Rice Owls Men's Golf alum Michael Buttacavoli is one of the few to get through his local stage to get to Final Qualifying. Buttacavoli joins us now to discuss what his U.S. Open dreams mean to him. Not to mention, last week's winner(s) Davis Riley & Nick Hardy ham and egg their way onto Golf Today! The duo's win at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans was the first PGA TOUR win for each of them, they stop by to talk about what the victory can do for their promising young careers. Keith Pelley (1:43) Davis Riley & Nick Hardy (20:59) Michael Buttacavoli (32:39) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big changes are coming to the PGA TOUR pipeline! Korn Ferry Tour president Alex Baldwin joins us to announce that PGA TOUR Latinoamerica and PGA TOUR Canada will be combined into a 16-event series across North & South America, starting in February 2024. Damon & Eamon discuss how the news will effect the professional landscape of the sport. Tyson Alexander & Stephen Gutschewski both made their ways to the PGA TOUR via what will soon be the Americas Tour; hear their reactions to the news too! The PGA TOUR just so happens to find itself in Latin America this week for the Mexico Open! Jon Rahm broke a 17-event winless drought at this event last season, which begs the question, how will his title defense fair when he comes in on such a hot streak? Hailey Hunter brings us details from the golf course. In the amateur game, teams have been announced for the 2023 Palmer Cup! We broke the news live on our show and got reactions from Team USA competitors David Ford and Megan Schofill as well as International Team selections Christo Lamprecht of South Africa, and Julia Lopez Ramirez from Spain. David Ford (18:59) Megan Schofill (24:54) Christo Lamprecht (29:38) Julia Lopez-Ramirez (33:57) Tyson Alexander (42:37) Scott Gutschewski (49:58) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a finish this weekend in the Chevron Championship! The new venue at The Club in Carlton Woods got off to a great start in its run as Chevron host with a star-studded leaderboard and a thrilling playoff victory for first-time major champion Lilia Vu. Damon & Eamon discuss her ascendant talent and the long odds she faced to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Vu's big win got her a big shoutout from former Chevron champion and golf legend Lorena Ochoa! The 27-time LPGA Tour winner stopped by to send a congratulatory message to Vu, discuss the rising popularity of golf in Mexico, and share a bit of insight as to when we may see her tee 'em up again... A pair of first-time winners on the PGA TOUR took home the hardware this weekend in Nick Hardy and Davis Riley, who shot -30 as a team to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans! Our crew reacts to how huge this win, and the status that comes with it, will be for the pair as they try to make names for themselves on the PGA TOUR. Hardy and Riley would be the first to tell you that professional golf isn't all glitz and glamor, and longtime golf writer Michael Bamberger has a new book out which tells that side of the story. "The Ball in The Air" tells the story of golfers both fighting for the professional limelight, and those grinding it out for the love of the game. Bamberger and the guys discuss the book, the state of golf media, and why this game captures the imagination. Lorena Ochoa (8:54) Michael Bamberger (28:31) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chevron Championship is only a day away! Brittany Lincicome has already been at The Club at Carlton Woods for a week to scout out the new venue for a major championship she's already won twice. She joins Damon & Eamon for a 'Past Champs Chat' to regale us of her illustrious record in the championship, and her impressions of its new venue. Later on we hear from Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, who responded to questions about the rate of play on the PGA TOUR. Our crew reacts to their comments, and talks about what the TOUR could to in order to combat a problem that has begun to upset fans and TOUR pros alike. The mood in New Orleans is much lighter in the 'big easy' for Nicolai Hojgaard, who is playing his first event on TOUR on 'Special Temporary Membership'. Hojgaard talks about how he plans to make the most of the rest of the TOUR season, where he can enjoy as many sponsor exemptions as he wants while he tries to gain permanent status for next year. Brittany Lincicome (13:12) Nicolai Hojgaard (45:54) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Major championship season is underway on the LPGA Tour! With the iconic Chevron Championship changing venues from Mission Hills to Carlton Woods in Texas this year, we have a loaded lineup of guests this week to get us acclimated to the new golf course. First up are Judy Rankin and Morgan Pressel, both former champions! Amy Rogers also reports from the golf course with word from the players on how they are acclimating to a much longer, windier track for the season's first major. On the PGA TOUR, the unique team format of the Zurich Classic makes it one of the most fun weeks every year! This time brothers Matthew & Alex Fitzpatrick are teaming up, as well as Cal-Berkeley alumni Collin Morikawa and Max Homa, a.k.a. "HOMAKAWA." Damon and Eamon get the chance to speak to both teams about how they plan to ham & egg their way to victory in New Orleans. Matthew & Alex Fitzpatrick (13:50) Judy Rankin (21:59) Morgan Pressel (43:08) Collin Morikawa & Max Homa (55:32) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Fitzpatrick hit one of the signature shots of his career and the over 50-year history of the RBC Heritage to win for the second time on the PGA TOUR! Eamon & Damon react to his dramatic victory over Jordan Spieth in a 3-hole playoff. Spieth had several chances to defend his title at the heritage during the playoff with Fitzpatrick but several key putts fell short. Our crew discusses the state of his game as he looks towards completing the career grand slam. Rory McIlroy is also looking to complete the career grand slam, but will have to wait another year after missing the cut at the masters. Our guys react to his disappointing showing at Augusta and the $3 million penalty he faces for withdrawing from the RBC Heritage, the second designated event he has missed. Grace Kim won in thrilling fashion on the LPGA this weekend! Kim takes her first victory in only her third start as a full member. The Australian calls into the show to discuss the biggest accomplishment of her career so far! This week in the women's game we have our first major championship of the year! Beth Ann Nichols gets us ready for the Chevron Championship's debut at The Club in Carlton Woods in Texas. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Spencer Levin won for the first time in fifteen years at the Veritex Bank Championship! The seasoned vet drops by to discuss what the long-awaited victory can do to help him get back to the PGA TOUR. Grace Kim (42:18) Spencer Levin (48:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Changes are coming to the PGA TOUR's fall schedule! The last seven events will finalize the top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings, determining both who gets into next season's elevated events AND who can keep their TOUR membership. Kira K. Dixon gathers reactions from PGA TOUR pros on the grounds at the RBC Heritage and we speak to Brandel Chamblee about the news. Also down in Hilton Head, Jon Rahm is looking to add his first plaid jacket to the closet just a week after taking the coveted green jacket at The Masters Tournament. Can the world no. 1 win in back to back starts? Paige Mackenzie tells us it wouldn't be the first time he's done it. Rahm was a well-established name on tour before the masters began but Sam Bennett burst onto the scene with his top-20 finish as an amateur! His Head Coach at Texas A&M Brian Kortan, who caddied for Sam in Augusta, stops by to tell us all about the unforgettable week he spent with a golfer we'll be hearing about for years to come. Brian Kortan: 28:39 Brandel Chamblee: 43:40 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're off to Hilton Head for one of the most beloved weeks on the PGA TOUR schedule! The RBC Heritage is an even bigger date on the calendar than normal this year because it enjoys elevated status, but are the designated events already starting to wear down on the game's best players? Matt, Whit, and Paige discuss what the early ramifications of the TOUR's re-structuring. Patrick Cantlay is exempt into the designated events, but was criticized this past weekend about his rate of play in the final round of the Masters Tournament. Cantlay addresses the issue with Kira K. Dixon, and we get further analysis from Whit and Matt. Over on the LPGA Tour, Georgia Hall is off to one of the hottest starts in her career! The 2018 AIG Ladies Open Champion has finished runner-up in her first two LPGA starts of the season, and she stops by to talk about how she plans to roll her high level of play into the upcoming Hanwa International Crown. Georgia Hall (38:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A thrilling Sunday finish at The Masters Tournament ends in Jon Rahm re-claiming the no. 1 world ranking and taking his first green jacket! George Savaricas, Whit Watson, and Paige Mackenzie break down a career-changing win for the already well-established Spaniard. LIV golfers Brooks Koepka & Phil Mickelson were co-runners up in Augusta, Mickelson by way of a final round charge, and Koepka via a Sunday collapse. We take a closer look at how their performances at the Masters could change the trajectories of their seasons after getting off to slow starts. Lastly, after another withdrawal due to health problems, the crew discusses whether or not Tiger Woods should continue trying to play in golf's major championships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur is underway and competition is heating up despite the chilly weather conditions there in Augusta. Beth Ann Nichols joins to delve deeper into the first round of the women’s amateur event. After an emotional win at the Club Car Championship, three-time Korn Ferry Tour winner, David Skinns joins to further discuss what made this win so special. With one eye on this week’s competition and another eye on next week’s competition at the Masters, we hear from Corey Conners and Ryan Fox. Georgia Southern’s very own, Ben Carr joins George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch to discuss his hopes for the 2023 Masters. Major champion, Lucas Glover will make his 500th start this week in Texas. Glover joins to unpack what this large milestone means to him. David Skinns (15:04) Ben Carr (21:43) Lucas Glover (47:33) 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 a special week in women's amateur golf. The Augusta National Women's Amateur starts tomorrow! Our wall-to-wall coverage of this special showcase of the game's future is already underway, with Paige Mackenzie, Beth Ann Nichols, Steve Burkowski, Brentley Romine, among others on the premises who are here to get you ready for that first tee shot tomorrow. Back on the PGA TOUR, it's a do or die week at the Valero Texas Open! One Masters invite remains, and only the winner can get his hands on it. Eric Cole is in the field fighting for that final spot, he caught up with George and Eamon as his whirlwind rookie season continues. Rickie Fowler will be in the field as well, hoping to avoid missing the Masters for the second straight season. Does he have the firepower to break his winless drought in dramatic fashion this week? Our crew discusses. Eric Cole (57:28) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Burns is a PGA TOUR winner once again! After three wins last season, the LSU alum got it done for his biggest win yet: The final WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. George & Eamon bring in John Wood to discuss what it means for Burns to hit his stride with the Masters just over the horizon. Celine Boutier won in thrilling fashion on the LPGA Tour, besting 2021 Solheim Cup teammate Georgia Hall in a playoff in the Drive On LPGA Championship. Beth Ann Nichols drops by to talk about Boutier’s third LPGA win and the loaded stretch upcoming on the LPGA Tour. In the ladies amateur ranks, Jess Baker is getting ready for one of the most important weeks in her career. The R&A Ladies Amateur champion is gearing up for the Augusta National Women’s Amateur! She stops by to share what she’s most excited about for the week to come. Back on the PGA TOUR, Beau Hossler is getting his last prep work done before the Valero Texas Open this week. He joins Eamon and George to discuss the state of his game heading into an event he nearly won in 2022. Lastly, 11-time PGA TOUR winner John Cook hung up his spikes for good this past weekend on the PGA TOUR Champions. The longtime Golf Channel contributor calls into the show to reflect upon his final competitive start and a long journey in professional golf. Jess Baker (43:48) John Cook (50:37) Beau Hossler (1:01:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The swan song is on for the WGC era as the Dell Technologies Match Play starts its final edition today in Austin, Texas. Todd Lewis joins us throughout the morning with updates on the field as players begin competing in pool play. Yesterday, we got divergent answers from world no.2 Jon Rahm and no.3 Rory McIlroy about the USGA and R&A proposal to roll back the golf ball. George and Eamon discuss how the two titans disagree and then share their thoughts on the matter. It's World Water Day today! USGA Green Section Managing Director Matt Pringle stops by to discuss how the national governing body of the game is committed to reducing water usage on then nation's courses. In the ladies game, Agathe Laisne is getting ready to tee it up in the LPGA this week after winning earlier this month on the EPSON TOUR. Laisne talks to us about her success in the pro game so far, and how she plans to parlay it into permanent status at the game's highest level. Nick Gabrelcik is an accomplished amateur golfer already, even though he's yet to complete his freshman year at the University of Northern Florida. The no. 12 player in the World Amateur Golf Ranking discusses his ascendant career with us, highlighted recently by an eagle and a made cut in his hometown PGA TOUR event: The Valspar Championship. Headed back to Austin, Willie Nelson's son Lukas is not only a strong musician in his own right but also an accomplished golfer. Lukas chats with us about his love of golf, how the Austin area has evolved in his lifetime and his new album. Matt Pringle (20:02) Agatha Laisne (26:09) Nick Gabrelcik (30:59) Lukas Nelson (37:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Dahmen was already a PGA TOUR winner before "FULL SWING" came out, and now he and his caddie Geno Bonnalie have added 'Netflix Sensation' to their resumes! Joel joins the show from the Corales Puntacana Championship to discuss his newfound fame, and the state of his game. Back in Austin, NBC course reporter Curt Byrum calls in to give a preview of the Match Play field with Eamon & George as the players get ready to tee it up tomorrow. Elsewhere in the capital, University of Texas Women's Golf star Bohyun Park joins the show to discuss her promising amateur career and how a childhood connection with Lydia Ko helped set her on a successful path. Back to the ladies pro ranks, Gabriella Ruffels comes on the show after winning her first Epson Tour event of the season to give us an inside look at her path to LPGA membership. Joel Dahmen: 14:48 Curt Byrum: 30:36 Gabriela Ruffels: 1:03:46 Bohyun Park: 1:11:01 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week could be the swan song for the WGC Dell-Technologies Match Play! The tour announced that the event will not return to Austin next season, but should the tour really go without a match play event? George and Eamon discuss, and get fresh takes from former Match Play champions Kevin Kizner & Billy Horschel. University of Texas alumnus & 2-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw is an Austin guy through and through, having grown up in the capital city! He joins the show to talk about everything from the USGA's proposed model local rule about rolling back hitting distance, as well as what the vibe could be like at a Master's Champions dinner that will have a lot of LIV Golfers on the guest list. Ben Crenshaw (16:35) Billy Horschel (30:01) Kevin Kizner (57:11) 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 of talk around the newly proposed Model Local Rule (MLR) regarding the impact of hitting distance in golf, released by the USGA and R&A, some of the game's top players share their thoughts. World Golf Hall of Famer, Lanny Wadkins joins us to share his opinion on the newly proposed MLR. After a runner-up finish at the Augusta National Women's Amateur last year, LSU Tiger Latanna Stone joins to discuss her expectations going into this year’s Augusta National Women's Amateur. Sam Burns is vying to be one of four players on the PGA Tour to defend their title three years in a row. Burns is looking to add his name to that list at the Valspar Championship this week. Later we hear from 2022 Hoag Classic Champion, Retief Goosen. Goosen updates us on his health and the state of his game going into his title defense at the Hoag Classic. Future NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, joins to discuss this weekend's events there at Valspar. Lanny Wadkins (17:13) Lantana Stone (34:34) Retief Goosen (49:57) Ronde Barber (57:25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The USGA and R&A propose a new Model Local Rule (MLR) to address the impact of distance in golf, which would require the use of golf balls tested under modified launch conditions. The MLR is intended for use only in elite competitions and, if adopted, will have no impact on recreational golf. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk with USGA CEO, Mike Whan and Chief Executive of the R&A, Martin Slumbers amongst others to help break down what all this means for the future of the game. Mike Whan and Martin Slumbers (2:57) Matt Adams (44:31) Michael Clayton (1:00:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After beating one of the strongest fields in golf and claiming his sixth PGA Tour victory, Scottie Scheffler told the press he was looking forward to potentially celebrating with his family over his grandma’s pancakes! Scheffler’s 88-year-old grandmother was there front and center to witness her grandson become the 2023 Players Champion. Not only is this Scheffler’s sixth PGA Tour victory, but even sweeter, he reascended to world #1. It was an exciting week at TPC Sawgrass with three aces on the infamous 17th hole. George Savaricas, Eamon Lynch and Paige Mackenzie unpack this week’s highs and lows. With lots of history made over the weekend, John Wood, our on-course reporter, joins to do a deeper dive on the Players Championship. Later we catch up with 1998 Players Champion, Justin Leonard. John Wood (44:42) Justin Leonard (54:25) 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 has announced big changes to the structure of its elevated events in 2024; turning them into smaller field events with no cut. Our team discusses the news and gathers reactions from Tour pros. Tyrrell Hatton won for the first time on the PGA TOUR at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2020, and he's back in the field this week for another shot at the iconic red cardigan. Hatton spoke to Anna and Matt about the state of his game, his past experiences at Bay Hill, and a viral video he took a leading role in for the DP World Tour's social media platforms. On the LPGA Tour, rookie Aline Krauter made quite a name for herself during a standout college career at Stanford! Now, the former national champion is ready to make herself known in the pro ranks as well! She sits down with us before teeing it up at the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore. Another college standout, Ludvig Aberg from Texas Tech, tees them up on the PGA TOUR this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational! The Swede is number one on the PGA TOUR University rankings, and discusses what he's doing to ensure he takes that ranking through years end and gains the full status that comes with it. At month's end, Caitlyn MacNab from Texas Christian University Women's Golf will make her debut at the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The sophomore from South Africa calls in to discuss what she's most looking forward to about her chance to tee 'em up at one of golf's most hallowed grounds. Tyrrell Hatton (19:24) Aline Krauter (33:12) Ludvig Aberg (57:24) Caitlyn MacNab (1:11:25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Outside of his stellar game, Keith Mitchell is known for his throwback style on the golf course! The 45th ranked player in the world stops by the show and tells the guys that he's had an old-school fashion sense for some time now. It'll be a busy week on the PGA TOUR, as the worlds best tee it up not only at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but also the Puerto Rico Open. Last year's champion, Ryan Brehm, needed a top-two finish at minimum to retain his TOUR card. A year after his clutch, career-changing win, we catch up with Ryan ahead of his start at API. Fred Perpall has been elected to serve as the 67th president of the USGA, and will be the first african-american to do so. George and Matt get to know the native of Dallas, Texas and hear about what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. Keith Mitchell (44:23) Ryan Brehm (32:04) Fred Perpall (23:56) 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 thrilling win at the Honda Classic was not only was his first victory since 2015; it was also his first since returning to the tour after substance abuse issues nearly derailed his life. Matt Adams and George Savaricas discuss how impactful this win could be for Kirk and others who face the same fight for sobriety. Musician Darius Rucker is a massive golf fan, so much so that he's been hosting his own women's collegiate tournament for over a decade! Rucker stops by to discuss "The Darius Rucker Intercollegiate," and why growing the women's game is important to him. In the women's professional game, Lilia Vu was a surprise first-time winner in a loaded field at the LPGA Thailand this weekend! Beth Ann Nichols tells us why this has been a long time coming for the former no. 1 ranked amateur. Lastly, our crew weighs in on a growing feud between Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, who find their once strong friendship at a crossroads over their positions on LIV Golf. Darius Rucker (16:24) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.