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The Masters in Review

Congratulations to Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters Champion! Bob Bubka, Alex Miceli and special guest, Brian Keogh of the Irish Golf Desk, wrap up the 2016 Masters with their unique analysis. Jordan Spieth on the Back Nine on Sunday. Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Paul Casey in their words. The timeless play of 58 year old Bernhard Langer, Masters rookie Smylie Kaufman andy young Matthew Fitzpatrick. It's all up for discussion in The Grill Room

Apr 12, 201653 min

The Masters Preview Show

Augusta - The azaleas are in bloom and the field is set but who will be wearing The Green Jacket on Sunday? Bob & Alex analyze, discuss and predict. Meanwhile,Jim Herman punches his ticket to Augusta by winning the Shell Houston Open; Lydia Ko wins the first LPGA major of the year; Rees Jones says he designed the Golf Club of Houston to resemble shot values at Augusta; Masters Contest - email your pick to [email protected] by Noon Sunday

Apr 5, 201653 min

Day Rules Dell Match Play

Show menu this week includes Jason Day unstoppable in Austin; McIlroy says his game is in good shape; Tony Finau wins for first time on PGA TOUR; Lydia Ko wins for 11th time on LPGA Tour coming into first LPGA Major of the year; Bob and Alex preview the Masters and The Grill Room debuts on talkSPORT2 in the Uk and around the world. Thanks to partners: Golphin, innovative clubs, Golf Course Superintendents Assoc and Golfweek.com

Mar 31, 201652 min

Jason Day wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational

Twenty-Eight year old Jason Day wins for the 8th time on the PGA TOUR with a gritty wire to wire performance. Bob Bubka and Alex Miceli recap the Arnold Palmer Invitational and preview the WGC-Dell Match Play. Commissioner Finchem shares his thoughts on on why the Dell Match Play has come to Austin. In the interests of growing the game, Bob talks to Golphin Managing Director Calum McPherson about the innovative golf club options available - Beginners to Winners, that's the goal.

Mar 21, 201648 min

Schwartzel finally returns to Winners Circle

2011 Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel finally returns to winners podium at the Valspar Championship; Amateur Lee McCoy impresses, Jordan Spieth back in the pack. Bob & Alex discuss all aspects. Aussie Scott Hend travels across the globe then wins in Thailand; Ted Bishop writes a book;Tiger building a new course; Golphin has new alliance; Arnold Palmer Invitational is about Arnie but can Matt Every record a 3-peat win? It's all up for discussion. Special feature: the Volunteer Challenge on the PGA TOUR

Mar 15, 201649 min

Adam Scott tames The Blue Monster

Menu items this week: Aussie Adam Scott takes the Blue Monster; Scott says Bubba poised to win again at Augusta; Rory putts better but doesn't close out with win; England's Danny Willett now ranked 11th in world; Mickelson's game gearing up for Augusta; Donald Trump shows up at Doral; Bob & Alex preview the Valspar Championship; Gil Hanse talks Olympic golf course and Commissioner Finchem talks about the youth movement on the PGA TOUR.

Mar 10, 201642 min

Short putter wins it for Aussie Adam Acott

On the menu this week: Adam Scott wins for the 12th time on Tour; Scott seems to have masters the short putter; Nicklaus holds a media fireside chat at Honda; Sergio back in contention; Preview of WGC-Cadillac Championship; Alex interviews Donald Trump; Possible Lexi Thompson and Lydia Ko rivalry on the horizon; Golf Course Superintendents on cutting edge of research - announce 7 new research grants; Fox Sports announce changes. Bob Bubka and Alex Miceli offer exclusive insight to all items on this week's menu.

Mar 3, 201634 min

Herb Kohler receives Old Tom Morris Award

Herb Kohler receives the Old Tom Morris Award presented by GCSAA; The Greenest Show on Grass, the Waste Management Phoenix Open; Bubba speaks, Danny wins, and Keegan has too many clubs; Should the PGA TOUR be more transparent on player fines? Bob & Alex debate; Diana Murphy is the new USGA President; Feature interview: Tom Healy, COO of Swing Oil, the Ultimate Golfer's Supplement - Get Loose. Swing Smooth

Feb 10, 201655 min

Snedeker Survives The Storm at Torrey Pines

Brandt Snedeker wins without hitting a single shot during the Monday finish of the Farmer's Insurance Open; Severe weather causes havoc around the golf globe; Jordan Spieth turns into Globetrotter - or not? Brandon Grace creates a footnote in the Qatar Masters history book; PGA Show recap and Feature Interview with Golphin Managing Director Calum McPherson whose passion is creating innovative golf clubs for kids. Visit www.golphin.com

Feb 3, 201635 min

Dufner wins in The Desert

Jason Dufner wins the CareerBuilder Challenge in a playoff with Sweden's David Lingmerth. Dufner's back on track with his first win since the 2013 PGA Championship. Rickie Fowler adds a win to his 2016 calendar year coming out on top of a stellar field in Abu Dhabi. Should the Big 3 now be the Fab 4? Bob & Alex debate and offer exclusive insight. Other topics: Shorts or no shorts? Olympic trials; What is a Golf Scientist? Bryson DeChambeau has that answer; and a preview look at the PGA Merchandise Show

Jan 25, 201641 min

Fabian Gomez wins Sony Open

Fabian Gomez records 2nd PGA TOUR victory at Sony Open. Seven birdies in a row took him to the top and into a playoff with Brandt Snedeker. Bob & Alex offer exclusive insight and analysis. Other topics this week: Greg Norman, caddies, anchoring, youth movement in golf, quality of fields for West Coast Swing, News & Notes and more.

Jan 19, 201652 min

Jordan Continues to Dominate

The Grill Room kicks of a new talk show format this week with the complete domination of the domination of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions by Jordan Spieth. Alex & Bob analyze, discuss and recap Jordan's 7th professional victory. Feature interview is with TJ Oesterling, General Manager, Kapalua Villas, Maui.

Jan 13, 201651 min

Winners Only in Kapalua

It’s January so that must mean it’s time forThe Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, a “Winners Only” Event Most of the top players are in the field including Spieth, Day, Fowler, Reed and many more. Bob & Alex analyze and discuss the Hyundai and the upcoming year The Feature Interview is with Mark Rolfing, fondly known as Mr. Hawaii, as well as Golf announcer for The Golf Channel and NBC Sports. Mark talks about his recent bout with cancer, how he beat it and how he’s looking forward to being back on the course talking golf.

Jan 7, 201639 min

2015 Majors in Review

Bob & Alex take a look back at the 2015 Majors. Jordan Spieth and Jason Day won Majors for the first time while Zach Johnson added The Open Championship to his Masters win. As Jordan, Jason and Zach all share their feelings after winning, Tiger.describes his play after the final round of The Masters and Bob & Alex analyze all that went on and take a look into the future. News & Notes round out the show sponsored in part by our Maui Hotel Partner, Kapalua Villas, Maui and GCSAA.

Dec 23, 20151h 7m

Trump Troubles

Time to re-charge the batteries and get ready for the 2016 year - even the Silly Season is over. The Franklin Templeton Shoot Out and the PNC Father Son Challenge end the year in style. News and Notes - Trump's courses seem to be in trouble. Bob & Alex discuss and analyze all before wishing all our listeners a Happy Holiday Season.

Dec 16, 201530 min

Tiger Speaks

Bubba rules at Tiger's Hero World Challenge; Leishman wins Nedbank Challenge; Another new young champion in Australia; Sergio makes history in Vietnam. Hot Topic: Tiger speaks about his future. News & Notes: Champions Tour, LPGA Tour, R&A, Jarrod Lyle, Web.com Tour plus Rory's Millions. Bob & Alex discuss all and offer exclusive opinions and analysis.

Dec 8, 201554 min

Tiger has no timetable to return

During Tiger's press conference at the Hero World Challenge benefitting the Tiger Woods Foundation Tiger says he has no timetable to return to competition. #tiger #HeroWorldChallenge #NikeGolf #Golf

Dec 2, 20151 min

Aussie wins Australian Open on Home Turf

Matt Jones wins his home Open on his home turf. He now has his name on the same trophy as his boyhood idol, Greg Norman. Meanwhile, in South Africa, Charl Schwartzl ended his winning drought by dominating the Alfred Dunhill Championship. News & Notes and What's Next on the Schedule bookends the Feature Interview with Clubstohire.com CEO, Tony Judge.

Dec 1, 201553 min

Rory wins it all in Dubai

Rory McIlroy saved the best for last and he won the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai...Kevin Kisner dominated the RSM Classic, Lydia Ko is the youngest to win LPGA Player of the Year and The Million Dollar bonus pool but Christi Kerr is the CME Group Tour Championship Champion. Meanwhile Peter Senior beat the young guys in the Australian Masters. Congrats to all for their season ending excellence. Bob & Alex discuss all. Hot Topic: Fantasy Golf followed by News & Notes and What's Next on the Schedule.

Nov 24, 201550 min

Likable McDowell Back in Winners Circle

Graeme McDowell ends his winning drought by dominating a three man playoff in Mexico. Graeme talks about what this win means to him as Bob & Alex discuss the tournament. In Bee Park dominates in Mexico and edges closer to the top spot as LPGA season has only one event left. News & Notes plus What's Next on the Schedule are full of the inside scoop on all the professional tours. #Golf #RBC #MasterCard #OHL

Nov 17, 201539 min

Scottsman Knox wins HSBC Champions

Scot Russell Knox records his first PGA TOUR win at WGC-HSBC Champions. Alex was there and has the inside story. Peter Malnati wins Sanderson Farms Championship, Billy Andrade wins Charles Schwab Cup Championship and Langer wins Charles Schwab Cup for third time - Bob & Alex talk about it all on this week's show.Hot Topic - Tiger's surgery's and Steve Williams book. News & Notes plus What's Next on the Schedule round out this show

Nov 11, 201542 min

The Millennial's win again - Justin Thomas takes CIMB title

Yes, the Millennial's seem to be in charge having won the last 7 events on the PGA Tour. This week 22 yr old Justin Thomas won the CIMB Classic. Bob is flying solo again this week as Alex is somewhere between Turkey and China. Also on the menu, the European Tour, LPGA Tour and Champions Tour. News & Notes includes Steve Williams new book, Out of the Rough and more. The show ends with What's Next on the Schedule. #golf #golftalk #JustinThomas #BobBubkaVOG #CIMB #PGATOUR

Nov 3, 201521 min

Another Young First Time Winner on TOUR

Smilye Kaufman records his 1st PGA TOUR win, Lydia Ko sets and surpasses all kinds of records, and Justin Rose wins for the 8th time on the European Tour. The R&A and USGA make some rule changes and Ty Votaw, CMO for The PGA TOUR and VP of International Golf Federation talks Olympics in a special Feature Interview. Alex is in Turkey - he and Bob preview What's Next on the Schedule

Oct 27, 201554 min

Young Argentinian Wins Debut as PGA TOUR Member

Young Argentine, Emiliano Grillo, wins in his debut as PGA TOUR Member. The youth movement on the PGA TOUR continues as trend of PlayOff wins as Grillo wins in the first playoff of the season. Is there really an Off Season? Bob & Alex discuss all including news & notes, interesting TOUR Stats, and then preview What's Next on the Schedule.

Oct 19, 201548 min

USA Wins Presidents Cup

USA wins The Presidents Cup. High drama was certainly evident in the singles matches between the US and the International Team and Alex was there. Bob & Alex discuss The Presidents Cup from an inside perspective, analyze each singles match and congratulate both teams for providing such a compelling performance. More Around the World of Golf, News & Notes and What's Next on the Schedule round out this week's show

Oct 12, 201538 min

Presidents Cup Preview - Web.com Finals

Bob flys solo this week as Alex makes his way to the Presidents Cup in South Korea. First Bob wraps up the Web.com Finals with an in depth look at those who made it and those who didn't and then previews the Presidents Cup. With Alex in South Korea, we'll have a comprehensive inside look at the Presidents Cup in next week's show

Oct 6, 201517 min

Jordan Spieth Wins It All

Jordan Spieth returns to #1 in the world golf rankings following his impressive win in The TOUR Championship and The FedExCup - Bob & Alex discuss & analyze Jordan's win and others who challenged for the title. TGR goes Around the World of Golf and then takes a look at What's Next on the Schedul

Sep 28, 201541 min

Lydia Ko sets new LPGA Record

On the menu this week Lydia Ko sets new LPGA record in The Evian Masters, The Walker Cup, Web.com Final Series, and The European Tour plus hot topics from around the world of golf. What's Next on the Schedule previews the BMW Championship plus The Solheim Cup, the Italian Open and the Web.com Final Series

Sep 15, 201535 min

Rickie Rallies to Win The Deutsche Bank

Alex & Bob analyze the FedExCup PlayOffs. Rickie Fowler had what it took as he rallied down the stretch to win the Deutsche Bank Championship by one for his 3rd PGA TOUR victory. The FedExCup Standings are down to the top 70 going into the BMW Championship next week. Other news: The Presidents Cup teams are finalized and announced. Player Audio: Rickie Fowler describes his win.

Sep 8, 201536 min

Day Dominates The Barclays

Jason Day is on top of his game by his own admission. Bob & Alex congratulate Day and analyze The PLAYOFFS and Day's domination as well as who goes on and who goes home after The Barclays. Domination is the Rule as Maggert dominates the Champions Tour right now and moves into 1st place in the Schwab Cup standings. Dickey Pride - well, he'll be returning to the PGA TOUR also. After News & Notes, Bob & Alex preview The Deutsche Bank Championship.

Aug 31, 201536 min

Davis Love turns back the clock

Davis Love III turns back the clock as he wins the Wyndham Championship at 51 and the PGA TOUR regular season comes to an end...next up...The PLAYOFFS. Hot Topic: Is Tiger finally back on track with his Top10 finish? Beau DeChambeau wins US Amateur and Lydia Ko wins in Canada... again. Bob & Alex preview The PLAYOFFS starting with The Barclays.

Aug 24, 201551 min

Jason Day Wins The PGA Championship

Congratulations to Jason Day on his dominating performance and his first Major Championship win. Jordan Spieth's 2nd place is good enough to vault him into the Number One in the World spot - Bob & Alex share their exclusive thoughts and opinions. Herb Kohler wins the Old Tom Morris Award given by the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America and Bob talks to him about the honor of receiving this award.

Aug 17, 201540 min

97th PGA Championship Preview Show

This is Major - that's the tagline for the 97th PGA Championship. Bob & Alex discuss and analyze the possible the course and the contenders to take home the Wanamaker Trophy. We hear from Rory, Tiger, Zach, Justin Rose and Jordan. Bob & Alex also share their picks to win. Send in your entry and Pick the Winner for a chance to win a pair of Transitions Adaptive Sunglasses made especially for golf. The details are explained in the show.

Aug 13, 201546 min

Merritt wins - where's Tiger?

Troy Merritt is the newest 20-Something to win on PGA TOUR - there's been 18 of them so far this season and surely more to come. Merritt wins 1st PGA TOUR event in 96 attempts. Congratulations! InBee Park comes out on top again for her 2nd major of the year. What is the definition of an LPGA major championship? That's the question debated by Bob & Alex. Hot Topic: Where in the world is Tiger Woods? Will we ever see the Old Tiger again? Another question up for grabs - and we welcome your opinion. News, Notes & What's Next on the Schedule finish out this week

Aug 3, 201548 min

It's Day's day at The Canadian Open

It was finally Jason Day's day at a Championship - the RBC Canadian Open Championship. He closed the deal in fine fashion - Bob & Alex discuss, analyze and Congratulate Jason Day and other winners Around the World of Golf. News & Notes and What's Next on the Schedule round out this week's show.

Jul 27, 201551 min

Zach Johnson wins The Open

Zach Johnson flew under the radar all week at St. Andrews but in the end he was the one left holding The Claret Jug as the 2015 Open Champion after a 3 man playoff. Jordan Spieth's dream of winning The Grand Slam ended when he didn't make the playoff. Bob & Alex discuss and analyze The Open in detail. The Feature Interview is with Roger McStravick, St. Andrews author and historian.

Jul 22, 201528 min

The Open Championship Preview Show

Bob, Alex & guest co-host Rupert Bell preview The Open Championship with audio from Tiger, Rickie, Dustin and Paul Casey. On the menu: The course, St. Andrews itself, the experience of being here, the contenders both American and The Rest of the World and their picks. The Pick the Winner contest is in full operation...send picks to [email protected] for a chance to win golf-specific Transitions Adaptive Sunglasses by Noon British Time Sunday, July 19th, 2015.

Jul 15, 201548 min

Danny Lee wins The Greenbrier

Will Rory McIlroy be able to play in the Open Championship? That's the burning question in The Grill Room - Alex & Bob discuss all the possibilities. Donald Trump takes fills up News & Notes, Danny Lee wins The Greenbrier, Tiger is finding his game, and Judd Fruia from The Range restaurant in Irving TX stars in the Feature Interview. What's Next on The Schedule previews the John Deere classic and the Scottish Open

Jul 6, 201552 min

Jeff Maggert 2015 US Senior Open Champion

Jeff Maggert wins his 2nd senior major in 2015. Bubba wins the Travelers for the 2nd time and PING scores 3 victories - the US Senior Ch, the Travelers, and Web.com's Air Capital Classic. Bob & Alex discuss the remaining fallout from the US Open and Chambers Bay then go on to What's Next on the Schedule. The Feature Interview is with Greg Bell, motivational speaker who has developed a very interesting system called Water the Bamboo to get most out of your talents.

Jun 29, 201559 min

Spieth wins US Open Golf - The Good, Not-so-Good, The Best

Congratulations to Jordan Spieth as he wins the US Open Championship! There were a lot of good parts of the US Open and then there were some iffy parts - Bob & Alex have a fiery discussion about The Good, The Not-so-Good and The Best. Audio: Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed. The winner of the Pick the Winner Contest is announced. What's Next on The Schedule rounds out the show.

Jun 24, 201550 min

2015 US Open Championship Preview

It's our National Championship - the 2015 US Open Championship at Chambers Bay Golf Course. Is Tiger ready? Will Rory win? Can Jordan complete the 2nd leg of the Grand Slam? Bob & Alex discuss it all then give their picks to win. Robert Trent Jones Jr talks with Bob about this magnificent course he designed. Pick the Winner Contest ends on Father's Day at Noon PDT enter today - [email protected]

Jun 16, 201552 min

Swedish Star wins The Memorial

Up and coming Swedish star David Lingmerth takes top prize at The Memorial after defeating 2013 US Open Champ Justin Rose in playoff. Bob & Alex also discuss events on The European Tour, Web.com Tour, Champions Tour & LPGA Tour in Around the World of Golf. News & Notes - big news, NBC Sports win Open Championship broadcast deal; Feature Interviews are all about US Open: Jay Blaisi and Dir of Agronomy Eric Johnson; What's Next on the Schedule rounds out the show

Jun 8, 201559 min

Aussie Bowditch wins The Nelson

Steven Bowditch wins The AT&T Byron Nelson by 4 shots in the rain plagued tournament. Bob & Alex discuss all events in Around the World of Golf as we hear from Bowditch, Kyle Thompson, Anna Nordquist & Rory. News & Notes is followed by the Feature Interview, with Vietnam Vet Jim Blythe. What's Next on the Schedule rounds out this week's show.

Jun 2, 201559 min

Chris Kirk Dons the Plaid Jacket

With co-host Alex Miceli on vacation The Grill Room has a new menu this week. First, congratulations to Chris Kirk on his victory. Secondly, looking ahead to the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship we did into the archives for some interviews Bob Bubka had with Byron Nelson who passed away in 2006. Around the World of Golf recaps the weekend in golf, then Bob takes a look at What's Next on the Schedule including a preview of the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship

May 25, 201529 min

McIlroy Unequaled at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy trounced the field and won by seven - Bob & Alex analyze the Wells Fargo and congratulate Rory McIlroy. Around the World of Golf takes a look at the Champions Tour, the European Tour, the LGPA Tour and the Web.com Tour. As the US Open nears, the Feature Interview is with Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA. News & Notes is followed by What's Next on The Schedule and a preview of the Crowne Plaza at Colonial and the 61st BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

May 18, 201547 min

Rickie Fowler Wins PLAYERS in Dramatic Style

2015 PLAYERS Champion Rickie Fowler wins in dramatic fashion, silences the critics and shows real class in his winning his first PLAYERS title. Alex & Bob review the PLAYERS then we hear from Rickie, Kevin Kisner and Tiger. Around the World of Golf checks in on the European Tour. News & Notes is followed by the Feature Interview, LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. What's Next on the Schedule rounds out this week's show.

May 12, 201557 min

Rickie Fowler Wins The PLAYERS in Dramatic Fashion

2015 PLAYERS Champion Rickie Fowler wins in dramatic fashion, silences the critics and shows real class in his winning his first PLAYERS title. Alex & Bob review the PLAYERS then we hear from Rickie, Kevin Kisner and Tiger. Around the World of Golf checks in on the European Tour. News & Notes is followed by the Feature Interview, LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan. What's Next on the Schedule rounds out this week's show.

May 12, 201557 min

Rory McIlroy wins Match Play

Rory McIlroy, world #1, wins the WGC-Cadillac Match Play at TPC Harding Park. Bob & Alex discuss the pros & cons of the Cadillac Match Play but all Congratulations go to Rory! Alex reports on US Open venue Chambers Bay then both Bob & Alex preview The PLAYERS. In our Feature Interview, Past President of the PGA Ted Bishop talks about his new event that you too can play in, The Mulligan Open.

May 5, 20150 min

Rose Blooms Once Again

Justin Rose had a fast finish at the Zurich Classic-Alex & Bob discuss, congratulate Justin, hear in his words how it all happened. Lydia Ko wins again - incredible - and Chinese Wu Ashun sets new record on European Tour. News & Notes is followed by Feature Interview with Joshua Jacob, CEO of Premier Jr Golf. It's WGC-Cadillac Match Play week - Alex & Bob preview the new format.

Apr 27, 201559 min

Furyk Ends Drought

The Jim Furyk winning drought ends at Hilton Head - Bob & Alex analyze that win and other news Around the World of Golf. Alex is in St Andrews and to give us a preview of The Open Championship. Feature Interview with Rhett Evans, CEO of Golf Course Superintendents Association gives us a great perspective on the positive impact of golf courses. News & Notes and What's Next on the Schedule rounds out the show.

Apr 21, 201552 min