This week Geoff and Lawrence are joined by Friend of the Pod, Joe Ogilvie, one of the smartest, most thoughtful guys to ever play in the professional ranks. Joe, once touted as a future PGA Tour commissioner, gives us his thoughts on the tour's proposed schedule changes for 2024, both the good and the baffling, and what one version of the future might hold for LIV. It is definitely an "elevated" discussion. Before that, our co-hosts talk women's college golf, NBC's coverage, and this week's Play...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 31 min
This week Geoff and Lawrence discuss the PGA Tour's proposed schedule for the 2024 season. Elevated events! No cuts! Limited Fields! Does it all sound a little familiar? We break down....sorry ... we break it all down. In our irregular USGA segment, we look at the organisation's new "national development" plan, and at its proposal to allow rich old dudes to run amok at the Walker... (correction: endow the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup for future generations) . Friend of the pod this week is James Co...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 34 min
This week Geoff and Lawrence discuss a great 2023 Genesis Invitational at Riviera - Tiger's appearance (and performance), a compelling Sunday climax, and they dissect the golf course, its genius and its flaws. They also chat about the Netflix documentary and the sad death of long-time rules official John Paramore. Long-time European and PGA Tour caddy Craig "The Weeman" Connolly joins Lawrence to discuss his new life working with Martin Kaymer on the LIV Tour, which starts its 2nd season this we...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss the great Swilcan Bridge fiasco and what it says about the Old Course and the Links Trust. They look back at Peeble Beach and ahead to this week's millennial major, aka the Waste Management Open. Friend of the Pod is David Dusek, senior writer at Golfweek, who brings his insight into forthcoming announcement from the governing bodies on how they aim to rein in distance in elite golf.
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss what's going on in the world of golf - Rory, Reed, the advent (finally) of decent TV coverage of the PGA Tour, the telling shift in the marketing priorities of equipment manufacturers. They are joined by Brian Keogh of the Irish Independent, who talks about his experiences covering the teenage McIlory and takes a wider look at Irish golf in general.
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week Shackelford and Donegan get down in the dirt with everyone else and discuss the Dubai drive range free-for-all (eyes rolling) between Rory McIlroy and P Reed. They also take a stroll through the biography of Reed's lawyer and look back at exciting Sunday finishes in Abu Dhabi and Palm Springs. Friend of the Pod Iain Carter of the BBC checks in from Dubai and reports on the mood in and around the Europea...sorry... DP World Tour.
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Our latest podcast with Shackelford and Donegan. This week they are joined by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated to discuss LIV Golf's new TV deal in the US with The CW Network, as well as Bob's book, "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry".
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min
A weekly podcast. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the main events of the week in golf.
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Lawrence Donegan and the great Geoff Shackelford look back on a tremendous (and tumultuous) year in the world of golf, from the major championships to the major bust-up between the PGA Tour and LIV golf. Be warned - we only had an hour so we couldn't get round to everything, just highlights (and the lowlights), but as always we had an entertaining, informed conversation. Show notes: 1. The new McKellar boxed set can be found at McKellarmagazine.com/shop. Support great golf journalism and spend y...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 22 min
This week host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford and James Corrigan, whose work at the Telegraph newspaper on LIV Golf has dominated the coverage of what is golf's biggest story since the emergence of Tiger in the mid-1990s. It's a great discussion, full of insight and little nuggets of new information.
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The podcast is back. This week our man in the big chair Lawrence Donegan is joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter and author of the smash hit "The Quadrilateral" substack newsletter (subscribe if you don't already) Geoff Shackelford. We tried not to spend too much time talking about LIV but failed miserably. But before that, we discuss the Old Course and its genius.
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We are back! In a new episode, host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Mark Cannizarro of the New York Post and Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter to discuss Phil Mickelson, the ethics of journalism, the limitless supplies of hypocrisy in professional golf and the corporate world, the Saudi golf league and where does the professional game go from here. Big stuff. Smart chat.
Mar 05, 2022•53 min
Big infection points demand "emergency" podcasts. Lawrence Donegan is joined this week by Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss the potential upheaval in the landscape of the professional golf and the PGA Tour's self-defeating silence when confronted by the existential threat of Saudi billions.
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford to discuss, amongst other things, the South Course at Torrey Pines, site of the 2021 US Open. In his story in the new edition of McKellar Magazine (mckellarmagazine.com/shop) Geoff describes Ress Jones' 2019 redo of his 2001 redo of the San Diego muni as one of golf's biggest missed opportunites. In the podcast, he explains why.
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min
An all-star major championship deserves all-star guests. This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Iain Carter of the BBC and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss Phil Mickelson's victory at Kiawah Island. But first, we discuss the feud between Brooks and Bryson and what it means for Team USA...
May 25, 2021•56 min
This week Lawrence Donegan flies solo and talks to golf agent Chubby Chandler about the political and business machinations in the world of professional golf. Chubby takes us on a tour through the money mountains and comes to some startling conclusions about where the game is heading. Please note: we have a brand new edition of McKellar magazine out now. You can buy your copy at McKellarmagazine.com/shop . This podcast was sponsored by our friends at Sounder Golf. Find them at www.Soundergolf.co...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by friend of the pod, Iain Carter of the BBC, to discuss a tsunami of news in the world of golf - golf equipment rollbacks (proposed), Patrick "handsy" Reed, awkward press conferences we have known, and a whole lot more. Really fun show this week. Lots of laughs.
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Martin McLaughlin, investigations editor of the Scotsman newspaper and the foremost chronicler of Donald Trump's star-crossed ownership of Turnberry golf course in Scotland. Martin guides us through the former President's hapless stewardship of the one-time Open Championship venue, describing in eye-popping detail the uses and abuses of US taxpayer's money to line the pockets of the Trump family businessman. It's an unmissable show. It...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
A brand new show with Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post are joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to discuss the announcement of a "strategic partnership" between the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and the implications for the future of the professional game worldwide.
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min
The McKellar golf podcast is back. This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by the great Robert Lusetich to discuss the 2020 Masters. We talk about - who else? - Bryson and what he might (or might not) do the course. We chat two-tee starts, no fans, the special privileges the media has this week. And so much more. Enjoy.
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min
This week co-hosts Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Evan Priest of the Australian Associated Press to discuss the thrilling final day of the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park. Collin Morikawa won the first major championship of the year with one of the best shots of this or any other year, making eagle on the 70th hole to cement a winning lead. History made, history dissected.
Aug 10, 2020•58 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by one of the best (and most popular) players in the world, Tommy Fleetwood, to discuss his life and career. We talked about his amateur career and his development as a golfer , his dad, and his move into the pro game. He spoke about the importance of environment and the people you surround yourself, and about finding his game, losing it and finding it again. It's a brilliant insight into the mind of a world-class golfer.
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the legendary New York Post reporter Mark Cannizzaro. Mark was one of the few reporters allowed inside the PGA Tour 'bubble" in Fort Worth to report on the Charles Schwab Challenge. He talked to us about the surreal experience.
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Peter Kostis, leading swing coach and one of the most famous voices in modern television coverage of the PGA Tour. We talked to Peter about returning to his beginnings in the game, his career with the CBS network in the US and returning to his roots.
Jun 09, 2020•57 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of golf in Europe and beyond. We talk Ryder Cup, closer relations with the PGA Tour, "no thanks" to the Premier Golf League and the bouncing back from the financial tsunami of COVID-19.
Jun 03, 2020•57 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Darren Clarke, 2011 Open Champion and one of the greatest ball-strikers of the modern era. We talk Ryder Cup, major championships and the pursuit of perfection.
May 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by world no1 Rory McIlroy for a wide-ranging discussion - Seminole, golf course architecture, the balance between power and artistry, golf development, his amateur career, the pros, and his interests and views on the world beyond golf.
May 14, 2020•1 hr 29 min
This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Golf Channel analyst Jaime Diaz, considered by most of peers in the media tent to be the best golf writer of his generation. We talked to him about golf in these turbulent times - the sport's imminent return, and its future. But we start in happier, more innocent times, with Jaime's recollections of playing golf with the 14-year-old Tiger Woods.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In a special news podcast, Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan speak to James Corrigan of the Telegraph about the prospects for the Ryder Cup and the financial landscape facing the European Tour. (Spoiler; it ain't good).
Apr 30, 2020•49 min
This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Pete Cowen, considered by most of the savvy people around the upper echelons of professional golf to be the best swing coach in world. Pete doesn't chase publicity or attention so it was an absolute privilege to spend an hour talking to him about his career and ideas about coaching.
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min
