Eight-time PGA Tour champion and FOX golf broadcaster Brad Faxon joins The Clubhouse to discuss the incredible championship match that went down over the week at The Riviera Country Club. The U.S. Amateur final had Doc Redman taking on Doug Ghim and considering the back and forth, and amazing play, of both players, it was worth the chat. Later in the episode, Faxon talked about his own history at Riviera, a 63 in the final round of the 1995 PGA Championship, and how much he remembers from that r...
Aug 22, 2017•44 min
Shane breaks open the mailbag this week to answer a few looming questions around the golf world, including: Steph Curry's performance at the Ellie Mae Classic, moving the PGA Championship to earlier in the year and if it should return to match play, and ranking the top players with the best chance to win this week. Then, Shane is joined by major champion and former World #1 David Duval to preview the PGA Championship. Which players NEEDS to win the most and what does it mean for the guys who don...
Aug 08, 2017•36 min
Shane is joined this week by 7-time PGA Tour winner and current NBC Golf Analyst Peter Jacobson to discuss Jordan Spieth's win at The Open. Shane and Peter dive into Spieth's near epic collapse on the front-9 on Sunday, followed by a wild 13th hole, and one of the most impressive comebacks in the history of golf to finish out the round at Royal Birkdale for the win. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2017•37 min
One of the best broadcasters in the biz, Mike Tirico stops by for an awesome chat as he prepares to call his 21st Open Championship. Shane and Mike preview this year's tournament, share some great experiences from playing the course and being around the event, look ahead to who can win and if we will finally see a repeat major champion, and Mike finally answers the question as to why we don't call it the "British Open". Plus he shares some great stories about his broadcasting career, including t...
Jul 17, 2017•44 min
Just ahead of the 2017 US Women's Open (FS1 & FOX), Shane sits down with Golf Digest Senior Editor Ashely Mayo! The two focus their conversation on their recent trip to Scotland to play the Old Course at St. Andrews, a bucket list item for any golf fan. For anybody who has dreamt of traveling around the world to play some of the biggest courses, you'll definitely find this episode fun and interesting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...
Jul 12, 2017•40 min
Former longtime caddie for Phil Mickelson, Jim "Bones" Mackay sits down with Shane just moments after it was announced he would be taking a TV job as a reporter for NBC and Golf Channel. Bones opens up on his relationship with Phil, what happened before the US Open between them and why they split, his decision to go into broadcasting instead of sticking to caddying, and what we can expect from him at the Open Championship. Plus, Bones dishes on his favorite win with Phil, and why those caddie/pl...
Jul 06, 2017•34 min
Shane sits down this week with John Wood, caddie for Matt Kuchar and best friend of Jim "Bones" Mackay, who announced this week he will part ways with Phil Mickelson after 25 years. Wood shares some special insight into the relationship between caddie and golfer, especially with Phil and Bones, and dishes on much more about life on the bag and what really goes into it. Plus, a recap of a special week at Erin Hills that saw Brooks Koepka capture his first major! Learn more about your ad-choices a...
Jun 21, 2017•36 min
Live from Erin Hills in Wisconsin for the 117th US Open, Shane sits down with two-time US Open Champion Curtis Strange and PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger to preview the tournament. After spending a few days around the course, the guys break it down and give their thoughts on how the tournament will shake out. Given the conditions, how will the course play? Plus, how players will prepare for the tournament, Spieth and his "we" mentality, Dustin Johnson's outlook, how player "brands" are put...
Jun 14, 2017•39 min
A big US Open Preview this week as we gear up for Erin Hills, Shane is joined by the always entertaining Paul Azinger. Paul discussed his comments made yesterday that players believe Tiger Woods has a real issue with pain medication. Plus, the two discuss Dustin Johnson and how impressive his turn has been, what Phil Mickelson's chances are next weekend, which guys to watch out for that don't fit a "bomber" style, and Zinger discusses his chances to win the 1993 US Open and why not winning it st...
Jun 09, 2017•48 min
Shane is joined this week by Brad Dalke, a name that may not be familiar to you now, but may be very soon. Brad has had a heck of a year, reaching the finals of the US Amateur, playing in the Masters, anchoring the NCAA Championship winning Oklahoma Sooners last week, and now gearing up to play in the US Open at Erin Hills. Shane and Brad talk about what a wild ride the past few months have been for him and preview golf's next major starting June 15th on the FOX Networks. Plus, Shane gives his t...
Jun 02, 2017•34 min
Shane sits down this week with FOX Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt, golf aficionado who will also be covering the US Open with Shane at Erin Hills in just a few weeks. One of the most fun conversations we've had in a while, Shane and Joel discuss Joel's passion for the game, the time the two spent together at Erin Hills, and preview the tournament. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2017•54 min
Shane is joined this week by Golf World Editor-in-Chief and Golf Digest Senior Writer Jaime Diaz, who has covered the game for decades. The two discuss an unlikely leaderboard from The Players this weekend that crownded Si Woo Kim champion and what that means for the game. Plus, the return of Ian Poulter, our focus as fans on just the top players in the sport, the PGA Tour's new deal with FedEx and why it has angered players, if Phil will ever win again, and why doesn't DJ seem psyched to be #1 ...
May 15, 2017•57 min
Shane chats this week with Brooks Koepka, ranked 17th in the world. Brooks previews The Players Championship this weekend, shares a great story about playing the Zurich Classic alongside his brother, opens up about the new age of athletic golfers and why he's become the part of the face of that group (as well as working out daily with Dustin Johnson). Plus, how he plans on getting a hole in one that would give fans 95 cases of free beer, and has an interesting answer when asked what his thoughts...
May 11, 2017•23 min
With Rickie Fowler still looking for his first major championship, Shane and Sports Illustrated's Alan Shipnuck have an interesting conversation on players who have yet to win a major. Who is next? Who is the best to never win one? Who needs one to solidify their career the most? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 03, 2017•45 min
Golden State Warriors F Andre Iguodala chats with Shane this week on a special episode of The Clubhouse. While he's not playing a major role on one of the NBA's premier teams, Iguodala is a golf nut, spending lots of time on the course. He dishes about his game, his favorite places to play, how he balances golf during the NBA season, and weighs in on the golf game of teammates Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, coach Steve Kerr, and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Apr 24, 2017•30 min
Last week's winner at Harbour Town and THREE-time Clubhouse Podcast guest Wesley Bryan stops by. The guys discuss his win last weekend, revisit a guest appearance from a few months back where both Wesley and Shane accurately predicted a win at this event, what he has his eyes set on for the remainder of the season, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 20, 2017•29 min
Shane is joined this week by the low amateur at the Masters Stewart Hagestad (+6) who discusses his experience playing in the tournament, the struggles amateurs face, his future, and much more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2017•35 min
Shane is joined this week by Kyle Porter (CBS), Kevin Van Valkenburg (ESPN), and Brendan Porath (SB Nation) as the guys have a roundtable discussion recapping an exciting Masters and Sergio Garcia's thrilling playoff victory, the first major of his career. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 10, 2017•23 min
A very special preview episode of the Masters with the legendary 3-time Masters winner Gary Player, who discusses the events he's taken place in this week, including the Champion's dinner last night, and reflects on his relationship with the late great Arnold Palmer. Plus, Shane sits down with fan favorite Rickie Fowler as he gears up to try and win his first ever Green Jacket! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Apr 05, 2017•33 min
It's MASTERS WEEK. Maybe the most exciting week on the golf calendar as upon us, and we've got some great content to get you ready. Shane is joined by Scott Michaeux of the Augusta Chronicle, who has covered the Masters for over 20 years. With so many tournaments under his belt, Michaeux discusses all the great things fans need to know about the Masters experience: from the best viewing spots on the course, to the food and bars, to the course conditions and scenery. Then, a really fun interview ...
Apr 03, 2017•54 min
A special episode today as Shane is joined by Zachary Colon and Emily St. Aubin, two kids who will be competing in the 2017 Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship at Augusta National. Two fun interviews as the kids talk about how excited they are to compete and give advice to top pros playing in the Masters. Then, a really fun interview with one of the best in the biz, Scott Van Pelt. SVP discusses his excitement as the main host of the Masters for the first time, previews the tournament with Shane ...
Mar 30, 2017•43 min
Shane Bacon is joined by Geoff Shackelford to preview next week's Masters! The guys discuss potential storylines for the tournament, who could sneak up and get a win, and how the tournament has changed over the years. Plus how the game, the players, and the people who cover the sport have skewed much younger over the years, and the impacts that has both positive and negative. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Mar 28, 2017•54 min
Shane shares his golf stories from New Zealand as he returns from his wedding and honeymoon. No Laying Up's Tron Carter stops by for a chat about all things around the game of golf, from a preview of the Masters, to how much Tiger Woods has aged, to how the game is covered on television, to a conversation over who can/can't wear visors and who in golf has blocked them on Twitter. A really fun conversations with one of the most entertaining guys in golf media! Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Mar 21, 2017•50 min
The USGA unveiled their proposed rules changes to modernize golf's rules and make them easier to understand and apply. Shane welcomes on Thomas Pagel, USGA Senior Director of Rules and Amateur Status, who played a key role in these rules changes, to discuss a variety of topics regarding what went into the changes and how they feel it will affect the game. Then, Shane brings on Josh Lesnik, President of Kemper Sports, one of the top club management companies in the world. Lesnik dishes on how the...
Mar 01, 2017•51 min
There's a new #1 in the world as Dustin Johnson runs away with the Genesis Open at Riviera to claim the top spot in the rankings. With all of his success over the past few seasons, why doesn't Johnson get the recognition of Spieth, McIlroy, and Day? Plus, European Tour CEO Keith Pelley joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of the game, how the game and golf events can become more fan-friendly and what the European Tour does to change with the times and adopt new rules. Learn more about your...
Feb 21, 2017•37 min
Shane is joined this week by New York Times writer Karen Crouse. The two discuss Jordan Spieth's win at Pebble Beach this past weekend, how can that help him carry momentum into the Masters? Plus, Tiger gets injured yet again, will we ever see a fully healthy Tiger Woods? Can he still compete and win while dealing with injuries? The Masters will be creeping up before w know it, Karen discusses what it is like covering the event as a female journalist given their history of excluding women from m...
Feb 14, 2017•59 min
The man who will be calling Super Bowl 51 for FOX, Joe Buck, drops by for a long chat with Shane this week. Buck discusses an incredible year for him personally, including him releasing a book, and calling a Dustin Johnson win at the US Open, a 7-game World Series involving the Cubs at Wrigley Field, and now a Super Bowl. Buck reflects on some of the most memorable games he's called, including the '07 "IceBowl 2" in Lambeau Field, discusses his preparation for this year's Super Bowl between the ...
Feb 02, 2017•39 min
Shane recaps an interesting weekend that saw Tiger miss the cut, but another strong outing from Phil Mickelson coming off multiple sports hernia surgeries in the past few months. Can Tiger still compete at a high level this season? And what does the strong start mean for Phil? Plus, has Torrey Pines become too difficult of a course now? Plus Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner, joins Shane to talk about the perception of the women's game as athletes seems to be objectified now more than ever instead of...
Jan 31, 2017•38 min
The world #2 golfer Rory McIlroy joins Shane this week as he's home recovering from an unexpected stress fracture in his rib. McIlroy discusses what he's been doing with his time off, what the recovery process has been like, and when exactly he plans to return. Plus, the guys get into some deep golf conversations around the misconceptions of "bulking" and lifting weights and how that relates to injuries, and how the modern golf game isn't built to let players sustain long careers anymore. Plus, ...
Jan 24, 2017•43 min
World famous golf instructor and television host Michael Breed stops by to chat with Shane this week. On the day Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States, Breed discusses his interactions with Trump, his golf game, and how much he projects he will play while in office. Plus, the guys discuss the Rory McIlroy/Brandel Chamblee Twitter beef over swing mechanics. Plus Breed talks about some of the top pros he's coaches and how he landed a job as Assistant Pro at Augusta National. L...
Jan 20, 2017•40 min
