This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the US government's efforts to take control of muni golf in Washington DC and wonder aloud - doesn't it have more important more important things to do?Also, the Golf Games gets a tentative 'thumbs up". #NOTE Use MCKELLAR40 to get 40% off at the McKellar magazine store. Mckellarmagazine.com/shop
Our hosts Shackelford and Donegan look back at a thrilling 2025 Australian Open week at Royal Melbourne - the course, the crowds, the winner, Rory's appearance - what was there not to love? Nothing much, according to these days. They also decode Tiger's comments on the coming changes to the PGA Tour.
The 2025 Australian Open has started at Royal Melbourne. Shackelford and Donegan discuss Rory McIlroy's participation in the event and his remarks about the quality of the course itself -is it really all it's cracked up to be? The hosts also discuss PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp's impressive appearance at CNBC's business forum, Justin Thomas's comments on the USA Ryder Cup loss at Bethpage, and the surge in the numbers of great young European pros (in contrast to what's happening in the US)....
Delayed by technical issues but finally Geoff Shackelford and and Lawrence Donegan sit down and look back at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage - the golf course, the captains, the players and the crowd.
On the eve of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Shackelford and Donegan are joined by the Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss golf's biggest team event.
In this week's show, Shackelford and Donegan discuss a wide range of topics, including the increasing in average driver distance on the PGA Tour, failed pros dominating on the mid-Am circuit, preparations for the Ryder Cup and what Augusta National GC might be up to with the its new deal for Masters coverage with Amazon Prime.
There is only one show in town this week. Shackelford and Donegan look back on an incredible weekend at Cypress Point, where the US beat GB&I to retain the Walker Cup. It's a long one, clocking in at 114 minutes. But also a good one.
After a two-month hiatus, Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan return with a look at the forthcoming Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club and Ryder Cup at the end of the month. They reflect on the surprising (and wonderful) extent to which elite players, both amateur and professional, place so much store on these team events.
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan take at explaining the apparent comeback by the PGA Tour - terrific TV ratings,and the continuing descent of LIV into golfing irrelevance - and conclude it's all down to the Rory bounce. There also a look ahead to this week's event at Philadelphia Cricket Club , the weird DPWT event just announced at Trump International in Scotland. Who is paying for that? Not Donald, we bet. Finally, Donegan has a rant about the British government's disgraceful b...
Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan look ahead to the first women's major of the year and look back on Justin Thomas' victory at Harbour Town. They briefly touch on McIlroy's return to Belfast and nominate the Daily Mail's coverage of his personal life for an award for being the world's worst journalism. All this and more!
Shackelford and Donegan look back on an historic victory for Rory McIlroy at Augusta National . And a whole lot more.
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview next week's Masters. A lot of chat about the golf course, and a little about the tournament .
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Friend of the Podcast, NLU's Tron Carter.They discuss playing the Old Course in reverse, this week's Women's British Open and what's next for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Before that, our intrepid hosts break down the US Amateur and what makes bad golf course architecture bad.
This week Shackelford and Donegan discuss men's golf event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the role, and increasingly high-profile presence, of agents in professional golf.
For the McKellar Golf Podcasts completists. Our Open Championship review.Some brilliant insight from Geoff Shackelford on his week at Royal Troon covering the 2024 Open Championship.
Only one show in town this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon and also take a sideways glance at golf on the west coast of Scotland.
This week Geoff Shackeford and Lawrence Donegan look back on one of the more exciting major champions in recent years. But was Valhalla worthy as a major championship venue. They also discuss the ever-more-offensive application of the rules by our PGA Tour "heroes". Plus, breaking news on the PiF/PGAT negotiations.
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to the PGA Championship at Valhalla- the golf course and the players. They also talk about the latest round of PGA Tour politics and another win for the Self-Immolation Caucus.
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the Rory McIlroy non-return to the citadels of power on the PGA Tour, and the costs associated with the tour's obsession with youth. Our hosts look back on the life and legacy of the great Peter Oosterhuis.
Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by friend of the pod Ewan Murray of the Guardian, who discussed his scoop about Rory MIlroy returning to the PGA Tour policy board in an effort to speed up negotiations with the Saudis. Before that, our hosts talked about Nelly Korda's amazing win streak and Theo Epstein's presentation to PGA Tour members about "improving the product".
A second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.
This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Iain Carter to discuss his new book "Golf Wars", which takes us on a journey through the madness of last two years of professional golf. We talk about the new leadership of the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. Love Carter! Buy his book!!
Jam-packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod Bob Harig to discuss his new book delving into the legacy of Tiger Woods, Drive. Before that, our hosts discuss Peter Malnati's great win on the PGA Tour, homemade putting strokes versus orthodox putting strokes, and the importance of muni golf.
Lots of golf, and lots of golf politics this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan talk about a fantastic Players championship - from Scheffler's performance to NBC's return to golf broadcasting form, from the booing of Jay to Wyndham's impersonation for Michael Flatley in the Sawgrass rough. We also discuss the Nassau peace talks.
This week Shack and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod, the Guardian's Ewan Murray, to discuss today's Jay Monahan's "State of the Tour" press conference - what he said, and what he left unsaid. We try our best to decode the commissioner's grumpy demeanor and excessive verbiage. Our hosts then discuss Bay Hill, the "mashing" habits of our PGA Tour heroes and the Netflix portrayal of the Ryder Cup "boys' club".
A lot of LIV this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the latest OGWR twist, access to the Majors for the Saudi crew and the Anthony Kim car crash. We check in on the "Events of June 6th" ask the big question - WTF is Rory up to? Finally, we say farewell to Keith Pelley, eternal optimist ground down by the golf wars.
A worldwide show this week as Shackelford and Donegan discuss the success of Europeans on the PGA Tour, golf in Africa and the Middle East, the Masters' invites and, last and most certainly least, "The Match".
Our two hosts made it to the Genesis Invitaional this year and look back on a fantastic event from the perspective of a media member (Geoff) and as a fan (Lawrence). Our hosts also discuss the appointment of a new Walker Cup captain for GB&I, throw out some gossip about the, ahem, "negotiations" between PGAT and LIV, and disagree over just about everything else. A fun episode.
The PGA Tour heads to Riviera CC this week and Geoff Shackelford is here to explain the subtle changes that have improved two of the best greens in golf, and why the legendary LA venue is one of the best spectator experiences in the game. Amateur sociologist Lawrence Donegan asks the question - what does the Shitshow at Scottsdale say about the state of the United States.
