Episode 19: Jim Nantz, CBS Sports
Jim discusses Bryson's US Open win and what it means for golf. We look to the Masters, talk 2019 Masters memories, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Patrick Mahomes and-of course-Tony Romo.
A golf and sports podcast hosted by Garrett Johnston about the friendships we all make from golf. Tour players, caddies, and golf media members join Garrett from his 11 years covering golf as a writer. Players give advice to us recreational golfers about how to best use our practice and range time.

Jim discusses Bryson's US Open win and what it means for golf. We look to the Masters, talk 2019 Masters memories, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Patrick Mahomes and-of course-Tony Romo.
My interview with Patrick Reed. He leads the 2020 U.S. Open entering the weekend, and reveals how he's become such a good U.S. Open player with the way he competes, even in practice rounds and makes things hard on himself as he gets out of position. This special edition interview is from just after his 2018 Masters win, he shares his winning mentality for majors and shares a fun Tiger Woods story too.
Cara reflects on how she worked hard from behind the the scenes golf production in England to being a recognized host now for Golf Channel. We preview the US Open and the chances of Rory, Tiger and other favorites.
We discuss John's passion for sportswriting and the athletes and golfers he's interviewed in his career. We preview the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, weigh in on Tiger, breakdown Phil and Rory's chances, and bring to light the most rewarding friendships John has made from golf.
Bill reflects on calling all of Dustin Johnson's rounds at the Tour Championship on PGA Tour Radio. What does he see that impressed him from inside the ropes with Dustin? We visit his favorite moments calling golf and football over the years and look ahead to the U.S. Open.
James let's us in on the mentality of starting the new season as he joins this week from Napa. Don't ask him to do the Gangnum Style dance, he's been asked way too many times. We explore some relatable practice habits for the range, chipping, and putting for us weekend hackers.
One of the best bunker players in golf tells us weekend golfers how to improve our bunker games. Putting tips as well from the player who ranked in the top 20 on Tour this year. His favorite musicians, actors and much more.
Jon Rahm's former college coach from ASU, Tim Mickelson joins the pod and shares his insights on the superstar. Tim of course caddies for his brother Phil Mickelson now, and he recalls what it was like for them to work a PGA Tour Champions event in Phil's debut last week at Ozarks National. A ton of other great stories as well in this one.
Veteran broadcaster and golf teacher Mark Immelman joins to discuss Tiger, Dustin's win in Boston, his FedEx Cup favorites and outlook, practice tips for our game and much more.
We talk with 30-year-old Tour player Zac Blair on his birthday just hours before he tees it up in the first playoff event at The Northern Trust. We cover being a brand new father, what it was like to close on the property for The Buck Club this week, and tons of tips for our range time. Sound: Zapsplat Shots Gained credit: Sean Martin, PGA Tour
Awesome discussion about how hungry he is to win a major after some close calls, a fall Masters with no fans, and plenty of tips for our games. The 4-time Tour winner also shares memories from the 2019 Presidents Cup team and much more.
J.J. Jakovac describes the crucial Sunday moments that led to his player Collin Morikawa's win at the PGA Championship. He describes what he was thinking on the chip on 14, driving the green on 16, and giving Collin a hard time for his trophy moment. J.J. also details the celebration they both had at Harding Park and how they celebrated back home in Las Vegas including the beverage of choice from the Wanamaker trophy. J.J. got to spend 15 minutes after the win with an all-time sports superstar t...
The 33-year NBC/Golf Channel commentator/analyst Mark Rolfing joins to preview the PGA Championship this week (29:30). He's walked hundreds of rounds with Tiger Woods (2008 US Open win), Rory McIlroy, and other star players and shares stories about his funnest moments covering Tiger. He's also played a lot of golf with Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo and many other celebrity athletes. Mark tells many stories about these fun experiences with these stars in this episode. Sound Credit: Z...
2-time major winner Brittany Lincicome joins and discusses what she expects in this week's LPGA restart at the Drive On Championship. She's a new mother to 1-year-old Emery and talks balancing motherhood with Tour life. Lincicome is a long hitter and she brings that perspective in discussing the psychological advantage Bryson DeChambeau has on the PGA Tour right now as the leader in driving distance. Tons of good practice tips for us weekend golfers for our range warm-ups as well. Sound Credit: ...
With the LPGA restart at the Drive On Championship on July 31, we chat with two stars from the Tour to discuss what they've been up to during their breaks, some very practical pre-round habits for us weekend hackers, and some of their favorite golf memories. Angela discusses all things Solheim Cup and her all-time favorite entertainers while Nelly, the number 2-ranked player in her sport, gives us some mental tips to how to best execute bunker shots, iron shots, and drives. Sound credit: Zapspla...
Golf Channel Analyst Brandel Chamblee discusses the state of the game with Jon Rahm's win at Memorial. We look at the game's best players including Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, and Brooks Koepka as we look to the majors starting soon. Between brand new world number 1 Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, and Bryson DeChambeau who will finish their career with more majors? How many majors will Tiger win and what does he have to do to get one now? Can Rory finally finish t...
3-time LPGA Tour winner Christina Kim joins to discuss her recent commentating for PGA Tour Live and what she thinks of the Twitter reaction. How do you comment when a player makes a 10? We break down the recent play of Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. What does her foreseeable future look like with playing golf and commentating? Christina also shares some of the lasting friendships that she's gotten from golf and some pre-round driving range tips for us amateur golfers....
After Collin Morikawa's thrilling win at the Workday Charity Open, his caddie J.J. Jakovac joins to discuss the final round battle between Morikawa and Justin Thomas. J.J. explains the conversation he and Morikawa had after his player nearly missed a short putt to get into the playoff. Backstory on the unlikely way he and Colin started working together and many fun anecdotes from J.J.'s caddying experience including the 2016 Ryder Cup. How will Collin match up with Augusta National and what's hi...
Host Garrett Johnston intros the purpose of this podcast. The guest, 2-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Streelman, gives insight on his friendships with star athletes including Larry Fitzgerald, Aaron Rodgers, Brian Urlacher, Ian Happ, Mark Mulder, and Jay Feely. Many of these guys are teeing it up very soon in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Streelman describes a unique side of these celebrities, gives us driving range tips for our game, and explains the pressure of trying to win Jun...