Celebrate the first REAL day of 2022 with us on Golf Today! George and Eamon are joined by John Wood and Steve Burkowski live from Maui for opening round coverage of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Paige Mackenzie joins the guys as well to analyze the field and discuss which player has the best chance of starting the year with a win. John Wood: 3:26 Steve Burkowski: 11:07 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...
Jan 07, 2022•59 min•Ep. 44
A new year, means a whole new slate of predictions to make! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch team up with Paige Mackenzie to discuss what the year in golf could look like. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek joins the program as well to take a closer look at the LPGA season to come and Steve Burkowski reports live from Hawaii on the eve of the first PGA TOUR event of the new year. Steve Burkowski: 6:55 Beth Ann Nichols: 16:07 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Jan 05, 2022•49 min•Ep. 43
Preparations for the Sentry Tournament of Champions are in full swing down in Hawaii. Steve Burkowski reports live from Maui on how things are shaping up. The weather and playing conditions are so perfect that it has Rich and Eamon wondering if the stage is set for Phil Mickelson to take another PGA TOUR win. The guys discuss that and further enhancement of Major Championship venues and prize pools on the LPGA tour with Paige Mackenzie. Steve Burkowski: 2:56 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
Jan 04, 2022•54 min•Ep. 42
Who wouldn't want to start the new year with a trip to Hawaii? Take one with us on Golf Today! Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch preview the field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, with Steve Burkowski and Mark Rolfing reporting live from Maui. Paige Mackenzie also chimes in with her predictions for 2022 on the LPGA Tour! Steve Burkowski: 2:57 Paige Mackenzie: 18:35 Mark Rolfing: 51:42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...
Jan 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 40
Enough said! Todd Lewis and Rex Hoggard report live from the Friday pro-am where Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are getting ready for the PNC Championship this weekend. Nelly Korda and her tennis champion father Petr are in the field too, so Shane and Damon discuss how the reigning Women's PGA Champion can follow up her incredible LPGA season. Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard (1:50) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Dec 17, 2021•41 min•Ep. 39
We're closing in on the last Golf Today of the year! As the year comes to a close, Shane and Damon look back on some of their favorite events of the year on both the LPGA and PGA TOUR. Todd Lewis reports live from the PNC Championship on which tees Tiger Woods will play from this week, and which clubs he'll swing. 2005 Players Championship winner Fred Funk has been trying his hand at golf course design and stops by with details on the course he's building in Colorado. Lastly, before Golf Channel...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
If Spotify unwraps your music choices, Shane and Damon can unwrap the year in golf! Don't miss their takes on the year that was. Tiger Woods is three days away from his return to competitive golf too, so Notah Begay stops by the program to share some of his favorite Tiger stories. LPGA Qualifying School Graduate Allison Corpuz also joins us to discuss her goals for 2022 and talk some PAC-12 smack with D-Hack. And of course "Alternative Golf Week" rolls on. Craig Loughry from Golf Ontario discuss...
Dec 15, 2021•59 min•Ep. 37
In a sport that's about as easy to predict as the powerball, Shane and Damon give us their projections for 2022 in both the PGA and LPGA tours. 2001 PGA Champion Rich Beem pops in to discuss what it was like to win that title against Tiger at the peak of his dominance, and what it will be like to share the course with him again at the PNC Championship. Not to mention, newly-minted LPGA Qualifying School graduate Bianca Pagdanganan joins the show to discuss her goals for the upcoming season. Rich...
Dec 14, 2021•44 min•Ep. 36
Is a round of golf every really normal? We know it's not, and Kyle Porter wrote a whole book to prove it! He joins Shane and Damon to discuss his new book "A Normal Sport," the story of the page-turner of a season that was 2021. Ted Sobel has a new book too! The Los Angeles radio legend hops on the show and talks about how following Tiger Woods' career from the beginning helped inspire "Touching Greatness." And make sure you don't throw away grandpa's old clubs! Alternative Golf Week starts with...
Dec 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 35
With Tiger back on the prowl and noted golf aficionado Stephen Curry approaching the NBA all-time record for three pointers, Damon and Rich discuss some of Tiger's records and other golf milestones that may never be broken. Symetra Tour pro Brynn Walker joins the show to discuss her career and role in Golf Channel's ongoing reporting about the challenges of making a living in golf's minor leagues. Lastly, golf architect week continues with a visit from Rob Collins, a young course designer who's ...
Dec 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 34
Tiger is back and the world continues to react! Damon and Shane discuss the aftermath of Tiger’s announcement and how he continues change the game. Also, architects David McLay-Kidd, Jim Urbina, and Kyle Franz join the show to talk about the evolution of golf course construction and how to build a beautiful track for the average player. Andy Johnson, founder and writer of The Fried Egg, gives his thoughts on architecture too as he dives into resurgence of the golf course boom and his unique visi...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 33
Expect anything different?!? Tiger Woods is returning to competitive golf! Golf Channel reporters Rex Hoggard and Todd Lewis discuss the groundbreaking news that the 15-time major champion will play with his son Charlie in the PNC Championship. Tournament Director Teo Sodeman chimes in as well to give us the inside look at how Tiger's entry affects the tournament from an organizational standpoint. Golf Architect Week continues too! Architects Christine Fraser and Brandon Johnson make guest appea...
Dec 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 32
We're building up to the QBE Shootout with a week of golf course appreciation! Course architects Gil Hanse and Keith Rhebb join the show to discuss how a course is built (literally) from the ground up. Meanwhile, bona fide swing architect Chris Como stops by to discuss how he and Bryson DeChambeau are working to make him hit even longer! And lastly, Kennedy Swann is trying to build her golf career. The former college star opens up about her dreams and the challenges that stand in her way. Gil Ha...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
While Viktor Hovland is winning, Tiger Woods is lurking... The 15-time major champ couldn't take the Hero World Challenge trophy from Hovland after an exceptional Sunday comeback, but more footage of Tiger swinging the golf club sure stole the headlines! Rich Lerner and Jaime Diaz discuss what Hovland's ascension and Tiger's potential resurgence could mean for golf. Also, baseball legend and noted golf enthusiast Roger Clemens stops by the show to talk about how his current pastime is shaping up...
Dec 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 30
Golf legend Tom Lehman drops in on Damon and Eamon to discuss how the Hero World Challenge has grown into a PGA TOUR fixture since he won its inaugural edition in 2000. Lehman also provides insight into the mindset of his old friend Tiger Woods at the beginning of another comeback. Golf Channel contributors Rex Hoggard and John Wood also chime in from the Bahamas with on-site reporting with the first round of the Hero World Challenge already underway. Rex Hoggard (09:01) Tom Lehman (21:09) John ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 29
We're gearing up for the HERO World Challenge! Tournament host Tiger Woods sits down with our own Rex Hoggard and Notah Begay also chimes in about his old friend from the Bahamas. Back in Studio, Damon and Eamon welcome in Paige MacKenzie to help find the right words to sum up the 2020-21 season. USGA Museum Director Hillary Cronheim also joins the show to discuss how the museum will help protect the legacy of Lee Elder and other black golf pioneers. Tiger Woods (1:50) Paige MacKenzie (17:38) No...
Dec 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 28
This is a nice trend we have going here! Tiger Woods takes over our Tuesday show again with his first press conference in almost a year. Listen to what the 15-time Major Champ had to say in it's entirety and reactions from Damon, Eamon Lynch, and Brandel Chamblee. Next, we continue to remember the life of Golf legend Lee Elder today with a guest appearance from Beyond The Fairway's Doug Williams. Also, Suzann Pettersen joins the program to discuss being appointed Captain for Europe's team in the...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 27
Today we lost one of the most important figures in the history of Golf. Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch reflect on the life and legacy of the late Lee Elder on the day of his passing at age 87. Golf Writer Pete McDaniel stops by to celebrate his life, as well as current PGA TOUR star Cameron Champ and LPGA legend Renee Powell. Founder of the Lee Elder Internship at the USGA, Macey Russell discusses Elder's desire to make the game a more equitable place. Pete McDaniel (11:40) Macey Russell (21:26) Cam...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 26
Happy Thanksgiving! 2021 gave us plenty to be thankful for in the game of golf, so Shane and Damon look back on the year that was. Plenty of guests to be thankful for today too! PGA Tour pros Talor Gooch, Harry Higgs, and Tom Hoge stop by to reflect on the season. Pro golfer Kyle Wilshire calls in too and talks about the ups and downs of the road to golf stardom. Executive Director of The First Tee in Sandhills Courtney Stiles also joins the show to talk about how her program looks to bolster th...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 25
It's the best day of the week! Inspired by the video of Tiger Woods beginning his comeback to golf, Shane and Damon reminisce on his glory days. Golf Channel contributor Steve Sands joins to talk Tiger too, as well as "Beyond the Fairway" hosts Will Lowery and Doug Smith. Not to mention, Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year Stephan Jaeger calls in to reflect on a career year. Steve Sands (36:08) Stephan Jaeger (45:13) Will Lowery & Doug Smith (1:01:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 24
No better feeling than going out on top! Jin Young Ko and Collin Morikawa know all too well. Shane and Damon break down their sizzling hot play down the stretch and Beth Ann Nichols joins the program to put Jin Young's incredible season in perspective. Also, 10-year touring pro Scott Langley calls in discuss the end of his pro career after being the first alum of The First Tee program to earn a PGA TOUR Card. And World Golf Hall of Famer Dennis Walters comes to preview "Get a New Dream: The Denn...
Nov 22, 2021•58 min•Ep. 23
Round two of the CME Group Tour Championship is underway and so is the DP World Tour Championship. We give an update to all that’s happening in these two huge tournaments. Happy 31st Birthday Max Homa!! Max’s birthday wouldn’t be complete without a game of “Max” Libs with only his finest tweets. Who can fill in the blank better, Shane or Damon? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 22
What's cluttering up your Golf bag? Shane and Damon explore how we can all lighten our loads on the golf course. Amy Rogers joins the show live from the CME Group Tour Championship to preview what will be a riveting finish to the LPGA season as Jin Young Ko and Nelly Korda battle it out for the CME Globe and Player of The Year honors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 21
Is the perfect round of Golf possible? Depends on your definition of perfection! Shane and Damon pick out all-time rounds on the PGA TOUR that are as close as it gets. The CME Group Tour Championsip is this week so Sophia Popov stops by the show to talk about finishing strong and her plans for the offseason (53:44). Also, fresh off a win at the Houston Open, Jason Kokrak joins the program to discuss his strongest season on tour so far (36:41). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
It's CME Globe Week! Shane and Damon talk playoff golf for the LPGA and recap some of their favorite playoff moments across sports. Plus, it's never too early to talk President's Cup! Captain Davis Love III joins the show and drops a BOMBSHELL about who he's considering for his lineup up at Quail Hollow next year (26:44). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 19
When the going got tough, Nelly Korda got going! Shane and Damon break down her comeback from a triple bogey on the 17th Hole to her fourth win of the season at the Pelican Women's Championship. Meanwhile, two titans of the game battled on the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS down in Phoenix! Our hosts discuss a banner weekend for both Bernhard Langer and Phil Mickelson at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...
Nov 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 18
Only two events remain in the LPGA season and the race to the CME Globe is neck and neck! Shane and Damon discuss their favorites to finish No. 1 and draw comparisons between LPGA Golfers and Superstars in other sports. USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the program (28:07) as well to discuss their initiatives to diversify golf leadership and make the game more inclusive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
Nov 10, 2021•59 min•Ep. 17
Big news coming out from the European Tour today: the tour will soon rebrand as the DP World Tour. Keith Pelley, CEO, joins Shane and Damon to discuss what this name change really means. We have player reactions of the news sprinkled throughout the show as Shane and Damon weigh in on the key takeaways from this news. Phil Blackmar, joins the show and is put to the test… Is he taller than Tom Brady? Or Vince Vaughn? The LPGA is in the home stretch; Nelly and Jessica Korda sit down to discuss the ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
Viktor Hovland is a back-to-back champion! There was lots of “monkey business” at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba this week, find out why in our Top Nine shots of the week! Lydia Ko is a winner again and Paige Mackenzie joins. Golf Gone Wrong? We go back to some infamous moments where golf….didn’t quite go their way. Alan Bratton, Oklahoma State University Men’s Golf Coach joins the show to talk Hovland’s win and the current college recruitment process. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Nov 08, 2021•59 min•Ep. 15
It's a "who's who" of incredible athletes today on Golf Today, literally! Shane and Damon compare and PGA TOUR Top 10 to other elite athletes across sports. Former PGA TOUR Pro and Golf Channel contributor Notah Begay also stops by to discuss his NB3 Foundation and its upcoming initiatives to promote health and wellness in the Native American community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...
Nov 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 14
