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The Tour is Back in Texas | May 1

Dallas native and 3-time Major champion, Jordan Spieth meets the media at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The question is, can he win this week and capture the career grand slam later this month? As Bandon Dunes celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner catch up with the man behind the magic, Mike Keiser. His dream changed the landscape of golf forever. Later, 13-time PGA Tour winner and CJ Cup Byron Nelson Defending champion, Jason Day catches up with our very own Rex Hoggard to dis...

May 01, 202443 minEp. 351

A LOOK AHEAD AT THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON | APR. 30

On Golf Today, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner take a look ahead at The CJ CUP Byron Nelson. They are joined by Rex Hoggard as they breakdown Will Zalatoris decision to withdraw from the event. The desk will also dive into an early look at the upcoming Presidents Cup. Here, they will hear from Ryan Fox. With the 2024 U.S. Women's Open just one month away, last year's winner, Allisen Corpuz joins to discuss her performance last year. Later, Josh Lesnik, Executive Vice President of Golf at KemperSports...

Apr 30, 202441 minEp. 350

REVIEW IN THE BAYOU | APR. 29TH

Today on Golf Today, we review everything that went down in the Bayou over the weekend with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. We bring on Shane Ryan and Joe Beall of Golf Digest to take a deep dive into the notable stories in the golf world to start this week. We are joined by David McLay Kidd, the designer of one of the most iconic courses in the United States, Bandon Dunes. He delves into the stories behind the stunning design. The new and the old school mix up as Miles Russell, the 15 year old wh...

Apr 29, 202441 minEp. 349

BROTHERS TEAM UP FOR ZURICH CLASSIC | APR. 24

A busy day in golf on the eve of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Damon and Eamon are joined by Rex Hoggard who lays out the PGA Tour Enterprises Equity Program. Later in the show, the guys in the studio are joined by former University of Florida teammates Billy Horschel and Tyson Alexander. The Gator Alumni are teaming up this week at the Zurich Classic and Horschel is fresh off a victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Afterwards, we hear from Rory McIlroy as he is set to return to th...

Apr 24, 202444 minEp. 348

RORY BACK ON THE POLICY BOARD?? | APR. 04

Little more than 6 months after his exit from the PGA TOUR Player Policy board, Rory McIlroy has been asked to re-join in lieu of Webb Simpson's departure. What does this mean for Rory's game and the TOUR's negotiations with the PIF? We discuss today on our Golf Today Roundtable with Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard. Over on the PGA TOUR Champions, Stewart Cink is hosting the Mitsubishi Electric Classic in his hometown of Duluth, Georgia! The 2009 Open Champion stops by to talk about his hosting duti...

Apr 23, 202439 minEp. 347

NELLY AND SCOTTIE CONTINUE DOMINANCE | APR. 22

Damon and Eamon welcome in LPGA commentator, Grant Boone, to discuss the significance of Nelly Korda’s dominant 5 straight wins on tour. In celebration of Earth Day, Chief Operating Officer for the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman, speaks about how golf courses can be more environmentally sustainable. Mike Weir, Captain of the International Team at the upcoming 2024 Presidents Cup, joins the show after announcing Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy, and Camilo Villegas as his Captain’s Assistants. GR...

Apr 22, 202439 minEp. 346

RBC HERITAGE + CHEVRON PREVIEW / APR. 17

Jordan Cornette and George Savaricas take a look at two big tournaments coming up this weekend, The RBC Heritage on the PGA tour, and the first major on the LPGA tour season, the Chevron Championship. The guys are also joined by Amy Rodgers for more insight of the Chevron Championship. Lottie Woad, ANWA Winner discussed her preparations for her first major. Mike Tirico joins for an update on the golf rankings for the Paris Olympics. Previous RBC Heritage Winner Jim Furyk and Chevron Winner Amy A...

Apr 17, 202450 minEp. 345

RORY MCILROY STAYS PUT WHILE NELLY KORDA LOOKS FOR 5 STRAIGHT

Today Jordan and George breakdown Rory McIlroy’s recent stance on his loyalty to the PGA TOUR. Ahead of this weekend’s Chevron Championship, Golf Channel contributor Amy Rogers speaks with LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan. As Nelly Korda looks to win her 5th straight tournament, George, and Jordan breakdown her recent dominance. Ahead of this weekend’s RBC Championship, last year’s winner Matt Fitzpatrick speaks with Todd Lewis. Patty Tavatanakit sits down with Jordan and George. Later, N...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 344

EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS | THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN PREVIEW APR. 3

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, The Valero Texas Open and preview a look at Augusta National for next weeks Masters. Rex Hoggard stops by to discuss the field and the big players at the Valero Texas Open. The top women's amateur players are already underway for round 1 of the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Anna Jackson live at Augusta with Morgan Pressel breaking down all the coverage live. Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to ...

Apr 03, 202441 minEp. 342

STEPHAN JAEGER STOPS BY & AUGUSTA'S A DAY AWAY! | APR. 2

After over a decade in pro golf Stephan Jaeger got his first PGA TOUR win in Houston! The victory punched his ticket to the Masters so he joins us to discuss how his big week at the Texas Children's Houston Open has changed his career trajectory. We have a week until the pros arrive at Augusta National for the year's first major, but that doesn't mean we have to wait to see world class golfers tee it up there! The top women's amateur players are there this week for the Augusta National Women's A...

Apr 02, 202443 minEp. 341

REKORDA BREAKING PERFORMANCE | APR. 1

Join us for another Golf Today roundtable as Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas are joined by Ryan Lavner and Golf Digest Senior Writer Joel Beall. The roundtable discusses Stephan Jaeger’s win at the Houston Open along with Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic second place finish. Later, Eamon and George are joined by both former Wake Forest golfer Emilia Migliaccio and current Stanford golfer Megha Ganne as they prepare for the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The pair at the desk will also hear from N...

Apr 01, 202459 minEp. 340

HOUSTON... WE HAVE AN OPEN | MAR. 27TH

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, the Houston Open. Damon catches up with both Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark to see how they feel going into this week. Eventually, we chat with past champ, Johnson Wagner. He won this event in 2008 and made it to a playoff in 2012. We catch up with last weeks winner, Peter Malnati to see how he's doing since his win and how he's preparing for this week and the Masters. Lastly, George and Eamon talk to Sean Zak, who has a book releasing soon c...

Mar 27, 202441 minEp. 339

EVERYTHING IS "BETTER" IN TEXAS | MAR. 26

This week the PGA Tour officially moves to its mini Texas swing after an eventful Florida swing. Making his return to the lone star state, world #1, Scottie Scheffler could to do something he’s never done before on the PGA Tour by winning three titles in a row. A year ago, the USGA announced the launch of the US National Development Program. Eamon and George are joined by head coach, Chris Zambri to gain insight on who will be on the roster. After setting a record sophomore season at UVA, Cavali...

Mar 26, 202435 minEp. 338

MALNATI RETURNS TO THE WINNER CIRCLE | MAR. 25TH

George Savaricas and Matt Adams are joined by Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner for another roundtable. The group look at Peter Malnati and his performance at the Valspar Championship that saw him win his first tournament in over 8 years. The roundtable will also break down Justin Thomas’s comments on dominance in the sport of golf. Later, Anna Davis, Auburn freshman and member of the Auburn Golf team, joins George and Matt as she discusses the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship, an event s...

Mar 25, 202432 minEp. 337

JON RAHM, "YOU GOTTA LIV WITH IT" | MAR. 20

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at John Rahms recent comments about defending his PGA Tour championships. Kira Dixon joins the guys to give a recap on the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting. Later, the guys have a roundtable discussion with Taylor Zarzour and Josh Carpenter about Xander Schauffele's thoughts on todays state of the game, and discuss John Rahms comments on reunifying the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Mar 20, 202426 minEp. 336

LAST STOP OF THE FLORIDA SWING | MAR. 19

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at Scottie Scheffler's recent run, including his performance at The Players. Later, they will take an early look at The Masters, including what Jon Rahm chose to be on the menu. As players arrive in Florida for the Valspar Championship, you'll also hear from Xander Schauffele. Eamon and George also speak with both Nathalie Sheehan, host of "Golfers guide: swing sequencing with Nathalie Sheehan" and Tracy West, Tournament Director for the ...

Mar 19, 202436 minEp. 335

SCOTTIE GOES BACK TO BACK AT THE PLAYERS | MAR. 18

Today we recap the dramatic finish from The Players Championship. Scottie Scheffler came on top becoming the first player to win The Players Championship back to back years. Our roundtable conversation dives into Wyndham Clark's devastating loss, Xander Schauffele, and what Rory McIlroy thinks the outcomes of the player meeting with Yassir Al-Rumayyan. John Wood and Brad Faxon join us today. ROUNDTABLE (19:00) JOHN WOOD (35:52) BRAD FAXON (44:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

Mar 18, 202458 minEp. 334

WEDNESDAY AT BAY HILL | Mar. 06

It's Wednesday at Bay Hill as golf's biggest stars prepare for the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard. George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner caught up with Rich Lerner and Brandel Chamblee who are on the grounds at Arnie's place. Golf Today welcomes special guests James Nicholas and Michael Kim. Todd Lewis and Mark Rolfing recount their favorite memories of Arnold Palmer himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Mar 06, 202451 minEp. 333

FIRST FULL DAY AT BAY HILL | Mar. 05

After a Monday finish at the Cognizant Classic, everyone has finally arrived at Bay Hill to begin preparations for the Arnold Palmer Invitational! That includes not only our newly-minted winner Austin Eckroat, but also fellow tour pro Ben An! They both join us today to discuss everything from the states of their games to the health of the game overall after LIV Golf withdrew their appeal for Official World Golf Ranking Points. Kurt Kitayama also stops by the show today to discuss how winning las...

Mar 05, 202442 minEp. 332

AUSTIN ECKROAT'S BIG (MONDAY) FINISH! | Mar. 04

Wild weather and a Monday finish couldn't stop Austin Eckroat from taking his first PGA TOUR win at the Cognizant Classic! George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner break down the big win for the 25-year old from Oklahoma. The OK State alum is far from the only thing to discuss in the world of golf from this past weekend. Anthony Kim returned to professional golf for the first time in a decade this weekend and Dylan Wu made comments about exemptions into signature events that turned heads. Listen in to f...

Mar 04, 202444 minEp. 331

GOOCH HAS THE GOLF WORLD TALKING | Feb. 28

After an interview with Australian Golf Digest, Talor Gooch voiced his discontent after not receiving an invitation to this year's Masters. Gooch stated, “If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his grand slam without some of the best players in the world, there’s just going to be an asterisk. It’s just the reality.” His statement has the golf world in a complete uproar. Kira K. Dixon catches up with Rory for his response to Gooch’s statement. Camilo Villegas had one of the greatest stories of the fa...

Feb 28, 202438 minEp. 330

REMEMBERING ROSIE IN PALM BEACH | Feb. 27

The PGA TOUR returns to PGA National with a fresh coat of paint on its event The Cognizant Classic of the Palm Beaches! We get a live report from Kira K. Dixon from the golf course and we'll also hear from Rex Hoggard about a meeting of the PGA TOUR Policy Board that evening. Can we expect more updates on negotiations between the TOUR and Saudi PIF? Listen in to find out! Don't miss our 'Past Champ Chat' with Luke Donald either! The captain of the victorious European 2023 Ryder Cup team reminisc...

Feb 27, 202430 minEp. 329

KNAPP TIME! | Feb. 26

Less than 10 starts into his PGA TOUR career, Jake Knapp joins the winners circle! Eamon Lynch & George Savaricas discuss the surprise win and if this rookie could be on the fast track to superstardom. On the LPGA Tour, Brittany Lincicome celebrated a career milestone herself recently too as she accepted assistant captaincy for team USA at the Solheim Cup in the fall. The two-time major champ calls into the show to discuss what the classic team event means to her, and what it'll take for Tea...

Feb 26, 202435 minEp. 328

GOLF TODAY ROUNDTABLE: BONES DROPS THE BAG FOR THE BOOTH | Feb. 21

Join us for yet another Golf Today roundtable! Today Eamon Lynch and Matt Adams will discuss what players have already accepted their special invitations to The Masters. Later, the pair will be joined by Golf Channel’s own Amy Rogers and GolfWeek Senior Writer Beth Ann Nichols. The roundtable will breakdown the current state of the LPGA and take a look ahead at this week’s tournament: the Honda LPGA Thailand. Later, Eamon and Matt will be joined by Jim “Bones” Mackay as he takes a weekend off wo...

Feb 21, 202436 minEp. 327

GOLF TODAY ROUNDTABLE: SCHEFFLER'S PUTTER & RORY'S WORLD TOUR | Feb. 20

Another day, another Golf Today roundtable! Matt Adams & Eamon Lynch welcome in Golf Channel Senior Writer Rex Hoggard & 3-time PGA TOUR winner Johnson Wagner to have a conversation about the game we all love. Topics include Scottie Scheffler's putting woes and Rory McIlroy's vision for a worldwide PGA TOUR that competes in Asia, Australia, and beyond. Are the world No. 1's struggles with the putter being blown out of proportion? Does golf have the market share to achieve the global succ...

Feb 20, 202425 minEp. 326

GOLF TODAY ROUNDTABLE: HIDEKI WINS, TIGER WD, AND SPIETH DQ | Feb. 19

It was an up and down weekend on the PGA TOUR. 2021 Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama returned to the winner's circle for the first time since 2022, while Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth missed each missed the weekend due to illness and an incorrect scorecard respectively. Matt Adams and Eamon Lynch discuss what the weekend means in the grand scheme with Shane Ryan and Ron Green Jr. in the newest edition of the Golf Today Roundtable! One player who didn't miss the weekend was Chase Johnson, recipi...

Feb 19, 202438 minEp. 325

TIGER WOODS ADDRESSES THE MEDIA | Feb. 14

Today Tiger Woods held his yearly press conference before hosting the Genesis Invitational. The 15-time major champion discussed everything from his new clothing brand to ongoing negotiations with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. Listen here and hear it all from the man himself on the Golf Today podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 202432 minEp. 324

GOODBYE “SWOOSH”, HELLO “SUN DAY RED” | Feb. 13

It’s always a great week when the Tiger is in the field. Tiger Woods is set to make his first PGA Tour appearance this season at the Genesis Invitational in Southern California in his new look. Since parting ways with Nike and partnering with TaylorMade, Tiger has a new line called “Sun Day Red”. You’ll want to lean into the exciting Golf Today Round Table featuring Todd Lewis, Rex Hoggard, Eamon Lynch and Ryan Lavner as they delve into Tiger’s new Sun Day Red line, the chaos at the Waste Manage...

Feb 13, 202458 minEp. 323

Recapping an Insane WM Phoenix Open/ Looking Ahead to the Genesis Invitational | Feb. 12

Rex Hoggard and Todd Lewis discuss Tiger Woods being in the field for the Genesis Invitational as well as his imminent announcement. The guys then welcome in Chance Cozby, executive director of the Thunderbirds, to talk about the crowds at the WM Phoenix Open and whether the fans went too far this year. Paige Mackenzie and Steve Sands join to talk about everything that happened last weekend including Nick Taylor’s electric win. 1983 PGA Championship winner, Hal Sutton joins to talk about his exp...

Feb 12, 202458 minEp. 322
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