
Talk of the TOUR Golf Podcast
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Center Cut’s Masters preview
We’d like to introduce you to one of the PGA TOUR’s other podcast offerings, Center Cut, where former PGA TOUR winner Arron Oberholser and PGATOUR.COM Senior Editor Sean Martin break down the game’s biggest events. Arron brings his inside-the-ropes experience as a former top-25 player in the world, while Sean contributes his historical and statistical insights from 15 years of covering the game. In this episode, they preview the first November Masters. They analyze the course and the top players, touching on topics as wide-ranging as Jon Rahm’s iron lofts and Woody Austin’s Strokes Gained record (because, of course). The pod closes with Arron’s emotional story about his ace at Augusta, an anecdote that illustrates the magic of Masters. Make sure to subscribe to Center Cut wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Ep 355Steve Sands from NBC Sports on the many storylines at The Masters.
John Swantek hangs with Steve Sands from NBC/Golf Channel to unpack the Vivint Houston Open and look ahead to The Masters, as Tiger Woods defends his title this week.
Ep 354Greg Martin: Thoroughbred horse owner and former PGA TOUR caddie
John Swantek hangs with Greg Martin, part owner of Tiz the Law, the horse racing sensation who’ll run for the Breeders Cup Classic on Saturday, November 7th. To learn more, check out Helen Ross' in-depth story on PGATOUR.COM
Ep 353Justin Suh: Former top-ranked amateur in the world
John Swantek hangs with 4-time USC All-American Justin Suh, who’s posted two top-15 finishes on the PGA TOUR this season. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Bermuda Championship.
Ep 352Jason Sobel from The Action Network on Tiger’s return at the ZOZO Championship
John Swantek hangs with Jason Sobel from GolfBet by The Action Network to discuss Patrick Cantlay’s 3rd PGA TOUR victory and the competitive return of Tiger Woods at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP.
Ep 350Alex Myers from Golf Digest on the PGA TOUR’s captivating early-season storylines
John Swantek hangs with Alex Myers to unpack the weekend in professional golf, in anticipation of the return of Tiger Woods next week, chasing his 83rd PGA TOUR victory.
Ep 351Harris English: 2-time PGA TOUR champion. Fantasy writer Mike Glasscott
John Swantek hangs with Harris English, coming off a strong season, a TOUR Championship berth and a recent 4th place finish at the U.S. Open. Fantasy writer Mike Glasscott analyzes the field at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek.
Ep 349Peter Malnati: PGA TOUR champion. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with the eternally positive Peter Malnati, coming off last week’s runner-up finish. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Ep 348Tyler McCumber: 2nd season on PGA TOUR. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Tyler McCumber, coming off a career best runner-up finish, on balancing professional golf with his myriad of interests. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Ep 347Golf Channel analyst Arron Oberholser on the difficulty of winning on the PGA TOUR
John Swantek hangs with Arron Oberholser to break down Hudson Swafford’s 2nd victory, and discuss the ever-increasing power component in the game.
Ep 346Will Zalatoris: Korn Ferry Tour points list leader. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Will Zalatoris to discuss his T6 at the U.S. Open and his continued drive toward the PGA TOUR. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field for the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship.
Ep 345Ron Green, Jr from the Global Golf Post on the DeChambeau revolution.
John Swantek hangs with Ron Green, Jr to unpack Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open victory and its impact on the changing landscape of the game.
Ep 344Stewart Cink: 7-time PGA TOUR Champion
John Swantek hangs with Stewart Cink, who ended an 11-year winless stretch on the PGA TOUR with his victory at last week’s Safeway Open.
Ep 343Sahith Theegala: 2019 National College Player of the Year
John Swantek hangs with Sahith Theegala, who swept the Nicklaus, Haskins and Hogan awards in his final year at Pepperdine and makes his 4th start of the year on the PGA TOUR. Fantasy Inside Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Safeway Open.
Ep 342Davis Riley: 2-time Korn Ferry Tour winner this year. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Davis Riley, who’s one Korn Ferry Tour victory away from an automatic promotion to the PGA TOUR. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field for the BMW Championship, the second leg of the FedExCup playoffs.
Ep 341Jason Sobel: The Action Network
John Swantek hangs with Jason Sobel to highlight Dustin Johnson’s dominant victory to start the FedExCup playoffs at THE NORTHERN TRUST.
Ep 340Brad Faxon: 8-time PGA TOUR champion. Fantasy golf writer Mike Glascott
John Swantek hangs with Brad Faxon to discuss his many connections to the game; as an announcer, putting instructor and course re-designer. Mike Glascott analyzes the field at THE NORTHERN TRUST.
Ep 339John Maginnes: Sirius-XM host & PGA TOUR Live commentator
John Swantek hangs with John Maginnes to discuss the weekend in the golf world, including Jim Herman’s third PGA TOUR victory at the Wyndham Championship.
Ep 338J.T. Poston: PGA TOUR champion. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with J.T. Poston to discuss the early stage of his career and his title defense at the Wyndham Championship. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at this week’s regular season finale in Greensboro, NC.
Ep 337Walter Chun: University of California men’s golf coach
John Swantek hangs with Walter Chun to discuss the PGA Championship victory for Collin Morikawa, one year after graduating from Cal-Berkeley.
Ep 336Michael Thompson: 3M Open champion. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Michael Thompson, who ended a victory drought of 7 years and 166 starts at the 3M Open. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
Ep 335Chase Seiffert: PGA TOUR rookie. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Chase Seiffert, who’s inside the FedExCup playoff bubble after his first career top-5 finish. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the 3M Open.
Ep 334Sean Zak: GOLF.COM writer and podcaster
John Swantek hangs with Sean Zak to unpack a wild week at Muirfield Village, culminating with Jon Rahm winning his 5th PGA TOUR event and ascending to #1 in the world.
Ep 333Jim “Bones” Mackay: On-course TV reporter and PGA TOUR caddie
John Swantek hangs with Bones Mackay to talk about his 30 years as a PGA TOUR caddie, his current 2-week stint back on the bag, and his new career walking the course for NBC and Golf Channel. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Memorial Tournament.
Ep 332Trey Valentine: Advocates Pro Golf Association player. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Trey Valentine to discuss the APGA and its mission of bringing diversity and inclusion into golf. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Workday Charity Open.
Ep 331Unpacking Bryson DeChambeau's latest win with Ron Green, Jr.
John Swantek hangs with Ron Green Jr to unpack Bryson DeChambeau’s 6th PGA TOUR victory, and how his unconventional methodology could spark a strategic shift in the game.
Ep 330Casey Hurbis: Chief Marketing Officer of Rocket Mortgage. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton
John Swantek hangs with Casey Hurbis to discuss the community outreach of the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field in the Motor City
Ep 329Daniel Summerhays: 8-year member of the PGA TOUR
John Swantek hangs with Daniel Summerhays, who nearly won the Utah Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour in his final event after announcing his retirement from professional golf at the age of 36.
Ep 328Will Gordon: Travelers Championship sponsor invite. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with 2019 SEC Player of the Year Will Gordon from Vanderbilt about his quest for the PGA TOUR. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Travelers Championship.
Ep 327Jason Sobel: The Action Network golf writer
John Swantek hangs with Jason Sobel to discuss the last 2 weeks on the PGA TOUR, including a wild week at the RBC Heritage.
Ep 326Jazz Janewattananond: 10-time global winner. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond to discuss turning pro at age 15, his brief sabbatical in a Buddhist monkhood, and living in Florida since the PLAYERS championship. Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the RBC Heritage.
Ep 325Ian Baker-Finch: CBS Sports commentator. Rob Bolton: Fantasy Insider
John Swantek hangs with Ian Baker-Finch to discuss his career in the game as a PGA TOUR winner and major champion, and his 22 years in broadcasting. Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Ep 324John Augenstein: 2019 U.S. Amateur Runner-Up
John Swantek hangs with 4-time All-America John Augenstein to discuss the newly created PGA TOUR University, and returning to Vanderbilt for one more year of competition.
Ep 323Frank Nobilo: CBS Sports golf analyst
John Swantek hangs with Frank Nobilo to discuss his life in the game; from turning pro at age 18 to his 18 years in broadcasting for Golf Channel and CBS.
Ep 322Roger Maltbie: Winner of the first Memorial
John Swantek hangs with Roger Maltbie to discuss his 1976 Memorial tournament victory and his 28 years behind the microphone on NBC Sports golf coverage.
Ep 321Mark Cannizzaro: New York Post reporter
John Swantek hangs with Mark Cannizzaro – PGA TOUR and NFL reporter for the New York Post – to preview The Match; featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
Ep 320Grant Waite: PGA TOUR winner
John Swantek hangs with Grant Waite on the 20th anniversary of the 2000 RBC Canadian Open, and the New Zealander’s epic final round battle with Tiger Woods.
Ep 319Alan Bratton – Oklahoma State men’s golf coach
John Swantek hangs with Alan Bratton to talk about 2 of his former All-Americans, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff, both competing in Sunday’s TaylorMade Driving Relief skins event.
Ep 318Buddy Marucci: 1995 U.S. Amateur runner-up
John Swantek hangs with Seminole GC member Buddy Marucci to discuss this weekend’s TaylorMade Driving Relief event, and his epic battle with Tiger Woods at the 1995 United States Amateur.
Ep 317Tom Watson; 39-time PGA TOUR champion
John Swantek hangs with Tom Watson to discuss his World Golf Hall of Fame career and the profound influence of Byron Nelson, with whom he shared a life-long friendship.
Ep 316Scott Verplank: 5-time PGA TOUR champion
John Swantek hangs with Scott Verplank to reminisce about his close friendship with Byron Nelson, and winning the first PGA TOUR event in Dallas after Nelson's death.
Ep 315Notah Begay III, 4-time TOUR champion
John Swantek hangs with NBC Sports/Golf Channel analyst Notah Begay III to discuss his impassioned mission to help the Native American community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ep 314Trevor Immelman - Masters champion and Presidents Cup captain
John Swantek hangs with Trevor Immelman to discuss his new captaincy role in the Presidents Cup after a playing career highlighted by winning the Masters in 2008.
Ep 313Mark Calcavecchia - 13-time PGA TOUR winner
John Swantek hangs with Mark Calcavecchia to discuss his life in the game, which produced 13 PGA TOUR victories in a 21-year span, including the 1989 Open Championship.
Ep 312Jimmy Johnson - PGA TOUR caddie
John Swantek hangs with Jimmy Johnson, who played professionally for 17 years in South Africa before embarking on a 23 year caddying career alongside Nick Price, Charles Howell, Steve Stricker and Justin Thomas.
Ep 311Matthew NeSmith - PGA TOUR rookie
John Swantek hangs with Matthew NeSmith, enjoying a strong rookie season, to chat about life on the PGA TOUR and a very special memory from Harbour Town for the South Carolina native.
Ep 31017-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk
John Swantek hangs with one of the PGA TOUR’s most respected players, Jim Furyk, who reflects on his contributions to the game – inside and outside the ropes – for more than 25 years.
1991 Masters champion Ian Woosnam
John Swantek hangs with Welshman Ian Woosnam to discuss his career journey to winning the Masters, becoming #1 in the world and induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Ep 3081979 Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller
John Swantek hangs with Fuzzy Zoeller to chat about winning the Masters in his first attempt at Augusta National at the age of 27.
Ep 307PGA TOUR Champions winner Brett Quigley
John Swantek hangs with FOX Sports/PGA TOUR Live analyst Brett Quigley, who won in his second start on PGA TOUR Champions after going 14 years and 408 starts on the PGA TOUR without a victory.