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 Burn...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 229
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 ...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 228
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...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 227
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 t...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 226
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-c...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 225
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 D...
Feb 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 224
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the PGA TOUR's motion to include the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund and its Governor as parties in its counter suit against LIV Golf. Legal analyst Jodi Balsam unpacks what this news could mean for the legal proceedings for Eamon and George. Golf Channel reporter Rex Hoggard collects player reactions to the news from the golf course before they tee off in the Honda Classic on Thursday. Elswhere in Florida, the World Golf Hall of Fame has announced the ...
Feb 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 223
Off to the sunshine state! The Honda Classic is two days away, and we're here with the latest news and notes. Golf Channel reporter Rex Hoggard is on site at the golf course with insight from the pros on a three-hole stretch at PGA National in that gives the infamous "Bear Trap" closing stretch a run for its money. Harry Higgs is in the field this year! The fan favorite discusses what he's working on to sharpen his mental game, and reminisces on his and Joel Dahmen's viral moment on the 16th gre...
Feb 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 222
Whether or not you speak Spanish, you get it... Jon Rahm is a bad hombre! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk about his dominant start to the season, and how much farther he could take it. Tiger Woods couldn't take the win, but he showed flashes of brilliance in the meantime! Our crew break down a promising week from the GOAT and a hard fought second place finish for Max Homa, who got emotional after the close loss. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek Magazine joins the show. She and the crew discu...
Feb 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 221
Today's the day! One of the longest gaps between PGA TOUR starts for Tiger Woods ends today at the Genesis Invitational. We have wall-to-wall coverage of the 15-time major champion's return to competitive golf. Hal Sutton is one of few golfers to beat both Tiger and Jack Nicklaus in his professional career! He stops by to share his recipe for success against two titans in the history of the game. Also, author James Roth joins the show to discuss his latest book "Blessed One: The Incredible Journ...
Feb 16, 2023•37 min•Ep. 220
T-MINUS ONE DAY until T-Woods tees it up again! The anticipation is so palpable in our studio that we sent Kira K. Dixon onto the golf course a day early for his start in the Pro-Am. You'll hear her report on-site at Riviera. Would you bet against Tiger to get his 83rd PGA TOUR win? Paige Mackenzie brings you the gaming odds on the round, and thinks you might be tempted to. Up on the Champs tour, Tim O'Neal is making his name on the senior set! O'Neal catches up with us before he makes his debut...
Feb 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 219
There will be some big names in the field this week at Riviera for The Genesis Invitational but no name in the field is bigger than Tiger Woods. Tiger announced his return on Friday. This will be his first start since he missed the cut at The Open. As mentioned, he wouldn’t be out there if he didn’t think he could win. Will this be the next win for Tiger? After reclaiming his place in the winner’s circle at Pebble Beach, Justin Rose, also teeing up this weekend, talks to the press there in Los A...
Feb 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 218
Scottie Scheffler repeats in the desert, outlasting Nick Taylor and Jon Rahm, to become the number one ranked player in the world. Damon, Rex and Paige discuss Scottie's big win. After a very loud week in Phoenix, the game of golf gets more good news. Tiger Woods announced on Friday that he will be playing at this week's Genesis Invitational. Damon, Rex and Paige talk about Tiger's return to PGA Tour competition. Two-time major champion Stacy Lewis has been named Captain of the 2024 U.S. Solheim...
Feb 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 217
A massive week on the sporting calendar kicks into high gear tomorrow! The WM Phoenix Open gets underway in Scottsdale, AZ just days before Super Bowl LVII kicks off in nearby Glendale. Ronde Barber was a member of the Super Bowl XXXVII champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 16-year NFL veteran visits our set to reminisce experiencing that game as a player, and imagine teeing it up during competition at the stadium hole at TPC Scottsdale. Brett White had dreamed that for a long time too, but he'll g...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 216
A four-year winless drought is over for Justin Rose! Todd Lewis caught up with the former U.S. Open champion at Pebble Beach after his 11th PGA TOUR win. Back on set at TPC Scottsdale, Damon and Eamon catch up with 5-time TOUR winner and 2020 USA Ryder Cup team member Tony Finau. The 2020 runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open lets us in on the secrets of his newfound success and what his goals are for 2023. Lastly, Andre Metzger has spent almost 20 years battling it out on mini-tours to earn a start ...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 215
After stormy weather this weekend, we have a Monday finish on our hands at Pebble Beach! Will Justin Rose pull through for his first win in four years? Our crew discusses. The late finish on the Monterrey Peninsula didn't keep us from heading to TPC Scottsdale to begin our coverage of the WM Phoenix Open! Damon & Eamon are on site there and are joined by George Savaricas for live reports on the golfers as they begin prepping for another specially designated tour event. Meanwhile, over in Orl...
Feb 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 214
Two of the world's top amateur golfers join us today! Defending Women's Amateur Champion Jess Baker stops by, as well as University of Florida senior Men's Golfer Fred Biondi, who is currently no. 3 on the PGA TOUR UNIVERSITY rankings. They discuss their incredible experiences competing at major championships in 2022 and what their golf futures may hold! ScHoolboy Q might not be one of the world's best, but the grammy-nominated rapper is also an amateur golfer! He'll be in the celebrity field at...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 213
So many guests, so little time... A jam-packed Golf Today Podcast has Eamon and George chatting with defending Pebble Beach Pro-Am winner Tom Hoge and many more! In anticipation of his final entry to the Masters, 1987 champion Larry Mize stops by to discuss why he has decided this will be his last hurrah. APGA Tour pro Marcus Byrd joined us the week before he won the Famers Insurance Invitational, so why not have him back after his big win? Byrd re-lives the winning moment and discusses the exem...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 212
What a finish on the DP World Tour! Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed went toe-to-toe in the Dubai Desert Classic, but the world no. 1 came out on top with a birdie on the last to win by a stroke. George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch discuss the incredible closing sequence, and a rules controversy involving Reed over the weekend. Back on the PGA TOUR, Max Homa won in style as well! The California kid came from behind at Torrey Pines to win for the 6th time. Can he translate his recent success to major c...
Jan 31, 2023•59 min•Ep. 211
The 2023 PGA SHOW is all but in the books! Matt Adams, Amy Rogers and Bailey Chamblee go all out on the last day to make sure you get the low-down on all the equipment, fashion and innovations you have to look forward to this year. Back in studio, Damon Hack and Rich Lerner get you ready for an action-packed third round at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 210
The PGA Show is back and better than ever! More than 800 golf companies are in town to showcase everything from golf tech, apparel, fashion, and even pet food! Four-time major champion Ernie Els is there; he joins the show to discuss how his new brand of pet chow is fundraising for his charity Els for Autism. Speaking of major champs, Jim Furyk is also on the premises to promote BOXTO Shoes. Matt Adams and Amy Rogers caught up with them and many more in attendance, including actor Dennis Quaid! ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 209
Controversy is brewing in Dubai! A dust up on the driving range between Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf's Patrick Reed has gone from a flicked golf tee to a full-on war of words ahead of the Dubai Desert Classic. We hear both sides of the story, and Eamon and Damon weigh in. Meanwhile, the LIV Golf vs. PGA TOUR saga rolls on in California Federal Court. Legal analyst Jodi Balsam joins the show to discuss the TOUR's request to receive permission to add the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund to the la...
Jan 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 208
It is an exciting week in golf as the annual demo and fitting event takes place at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. We have the inside scoop on all the latest and greatest products for your game. DP World Tour’s recent winner, Victor Perez joins Damon and Eamon to discuss his recent victory. Later, Matt Adams catches up with the President of Titleist Golf Balls, Mary Lou Bohn and eight-time PGA Tour winner and Titleist Golf Ambassador, Brad Faxon. Then we hear from LPGA veteran, Lex...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 207
On Sunday, Jon Rahm won the American Express for his 9th career PGA Tour win, becoming the first player to win in back-to-back starts on tour since Rory McIlroy. Damon and Berko break down Rahm's recent dominance and what it means for the rest of his season. Meanwhile, the LPGA kicked off its season with the HGV Tournament of Champions. Brooke Henderson held off worthy chasers Charlie Hull, Maja Stark and Nelly Korda to win by four strokes. Beth Ann Nichols joins the show to discuss her takeaway...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
The LPGA Tour season kicks off tomorrow at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. When players arrived, there was lack of locker room access for the LPGA players. Beth Ann Nichols and Paige Mackenzie join the show from Lake Nona to further explain. 2022 APGA Tour Player of the year, Kamaiu Johnson, joins Damon and Eamon ahead of the Farmers Insurance Invitational which airs on Golf Channel January 29th. Jon Rahm talks with Rex Hoggard from La Qui...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 205
Newly elected Ryder Cup Vice Captain, Davis Love III, joins Eamon and Damon to preview the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy and shared what it means to be a leader for the third time. The LPGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and DP World Tour tee off this weekend to kick of their 2023 seasons. Eamon and Damon are joined by Paula Reto and Miguel Angel Jimenez to discuss the upcoming season. The Latin America Amateur Championship winner, Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira, joins to discuss his meaningful win this past...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 204
Si Woo Kim chases down Hayden Buckley, with the help of a timely chip-in, to win the 2023 Sony Open. Damon and Eamon discuss Si Woo's career trajectory and how the course at Waiʻalae Country Club played into his strengths. The 2023 Lpga season kicks off Thursday with Hilton Vacations Tournament of Champions. Beth Ann Nichols breaks down the players she'll be keeping an eye on this season. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we celebrate the contributions he and others have made in fighting i...
Jan 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 203
Round two of The Sony Open kicks off today, the second stop on the Hawaii Swing. We hear from Jordan Spieth as he talks about his new way of getting to and from events across the United States. Hall of Famer Chi – Chi Rodriguez joins Damon and Eamon to discuss everything from the Latin America Amateur Championship to his own legacy. Rich Lerner recaps 2022 with USGA Chief Champions Officer John Bodenhamer. Dan Hicks joins the show from Waialae Country Club on the island of Oahu, he is on the cal...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 202
The Sony Open, the second stop on the Hawaii swing, kicks off today at the Waialae Country Club. Jodi Balsam, Golf Channel’s legal analyst, joins us to discuss the latest on LIV and what is at stake in tomorrow’s court hearing in the Northern District of California. Damon and Eamon caught up with Brad Faxon to talk all things from Faxon’s Sony win in 2001, to beer. The Official World Golf Ranking is being talked about by some of the game’s top players, Mark Broadie, who helped craft the new rank...
Jan 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 201
Today we take a look at the upcoming Sony Open at Waialae Country Club, the second stop on the Hawaii swing. We hear from Adam Scott as he hit a career milestone, passing a total career earnings of over $60 million dollars. Damon and Eamon caught up with both Alex Baldwin, the president of the Korn Ferry Tour and golf course designer Tom Doak, who is set to design Pinehurst’s 10th course. Rich Lerner is in Puerto Rico leading up to the Latin America Amateur Championship. He caught up with Puerto...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 200
