S1 Ep129: Jim McLean: All-American Player, Hall of Fame Teacher
From his playing days at the University of Houston all the way to his renowned Golf School, PGA of America Master Jim McLean has been a champion in the game. Discover what sets Jim apart, and how he can help your game, too.
45m Aug 20, 2024
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S1 Ep128: Padraig Harrington: A Classy Addition to the Hall
He is one of the newest members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, and Padraig Harrington might just be its classiest. Learn why "Paddy" had a back-up plan for professional golf, what clicked during an amazing stretch of accomplishments, and how all of us can help the next generation love the game as much as he does.
54m Aug 14, 2024
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S1 Ep127: Coach John Fields: Hook 'Em Horns!
He guided Olympic gold medalist Scottie Scheffler through his four years in Austin, and University of Texas men's golf coach John Fields continues to be a driving force in the collegiate game after 27 seasons at the helm. Hear what Scottie's dramatic win meant to Coach, and why he believes the NCAA Men's Golf Championships need to look like the College World Series.
45m Aug 06, 2024
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S1 Ep126: Jerry Foltz: Inside the LIV Golf Experience
He spent 27 years in various roles at Golf Channel before making the move to be one of the lead commentators for LIV Golf. Hear Jerry Foltz talk about the initial fear he had in taking the new job and the fun he has had with the team-oriented league ever since.
43m Jul 30, 2024
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S1 Ep125: Lorne Rubenstein: Recapping The Open, Canadian Style
An epic conclusion to The Open deserves a Roundtable Recap worthy of a champion writer. So, 16-time author Lorne Rubenstein, the golf columnist for the Globe and Mail in Toronto for nearly 35 years, joins Bob and Kelly to review another major triumph for Xander Schauffele. Oh, and Bob picked Xander to win. Just call him the Nostradamus of Golf!
49m Jul 23, 2024
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S1 Ep124: Xander Schauffele: Majorly Golden
For Xander Schauffele, the road directly ahead might just be paved with both another major championship and one more Olympic gold medal. Hear how the X Man, who won his first major title in May at the PGA Championship, is preparing for The Open this week and the defense of his golden glory outside of Paris in a few weeks!
42m Jul 16, 2024
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S1 Ep123: Joe Theismann: Ready to Score at the American Century Championship
He led the Washington Redskins to their first Super Bowl title and enjoyed a lengthy career in broadcasting. This week, Joe Theismann tees it up again in the American Century Championship in Tahoe. Hear why No. 7 continues to give it his all at the top celebrity event in golf. Also, Bob and Kelly discuss the surprise pick of Keegan Bradley to be the next U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain.
59m Jul 10, 2024
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S1 Ep122: John O'Hurley: Hello, Mr. Peterman!
As we celebrate the 4th of July this week, we look ahead to another grand tradition -- the American Century Championship later this month at Lake Tahoe. Who better to talk about this star-studded celebrity golf event than one of America's most versatile entertainers, John O'Hurley. Enjoy some special stories, on the course and off, from J. Peterman of "Seinfeld."
49m Jul 02, 2024
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S1 Ep121: Rhett Evans: To The Top of the World
The challenges were extraordinary, but for Rhett Evans, CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the preparation and perseverance paid off when he reached the summit of Mount Everest last month. Join us for an incredible visit with a golf leader unlike any other.
46m Jun 25, 2024
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S1 Ep120: Ron Green Jr. - U.S. Open Roundtable Recap
Award-winning journalist Ron Green Jr. of Global Golf Post joins Bob and Kelly for an in-depth review of the riveting U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. From Bryson's heroics to Rory's disasters, we tell the stories of a major championship that will be talked about for a very long time.
50m Jun 19, 2024
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S1 Ep119: Gary Koch: Welcome Back to the U.S. Open
Gary Koch was an integral part of NBC Sports' golf team for 25 years before he and Roger Maltbie were let go in the fall of '22. Wisely, the network has brought back both for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Gary gives his insights on the famous course, who his (surprise) pick is, and how it feels to be back on air. As an added bonus, Bob Bubka shares his interview with Payne Stewart just m...
59m Jun 11, 2024
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S1 Ep118: Andy North: U.S. Open Stories, Through the Lens of a Champion
Yes, more folks may know Andy North today for his 30-plus years covering golf than the two U.S. Opens he captured decades ago. What you may not know about are the personal setbacks that put Andy on the path to a great career in golf and which drive him to try to rid all of us of cancer. Tee it up with the tall Badger who is getting ready for Pinehurst next week!
50m Jun 04, 2024
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S1 Ep117: Hale Irwin: In Elite U.S. Open Company
Only six men have won the U.S. Open Golf Championship at least three times, and Hale Irwin's three titles spanned 16 years. From his 7-over par (yes) winning score 50 years ago at Winged Foot to his "victory lap" at Medinah in 1990, Hale combined a cerebral approach with a wicked long-iron game to tame the beasts put forth by the USGA. Have a listen to the World Golf Hall of Famer who never shi...
58m May 28, 2024
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S1 Ep116: Adam Schupak: Recapping a Remarkable PGA Championship
He has written about golf for more than 25 years, so Adam Schupak has certainly seen his share of major championships. Hear what Adam, the senior writer at Golfweek.com, has to say about an extraordinary week, both on the course and off, in our special PGA Championship Roundtable Recap.
29m May 21, 2024
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S1 Ep115: Randy Smith, PGA: A Major Influence, from Justin to Scottie
As Scottie Scheffler attempts to win his third major title -- and second straight of '24 -- this week at the PGA Championship, PGA of America Professional Randy Smith will be there to help Scheffler, as he has done since Scottie was 7. Learn what makes the man who also taught Open Champion Justin Leonard such a guiding force for major success.
47m May 15, 2024
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S1 Ep114: Scott Van Pelt: SVP at the PGA
From his early days as a reporter at Golf Channel to his current reign as the king of sports late night at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt continues to bring the passion for sports that makes him so likable and respected. He's front and center this week at the PGA Championship and on the mark with great stories about Arnold Palmer and his dream golf foursome!
53m May 14, 2024
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S1 Ep113: Hughes Norton: The Rise, and Fall, of Tiger's Super Agent
He was The Man behind The Man, when Tiger Woods burst onto the global stage and began to transform the world of golf. In his compelling new book, "Rainmaker," Hughes Norton takes you behind the scenes in representing golf icons such as Tiger and Greg Norman. You will not put this one down!
1hr 3m May 08, 2024
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S1 Ep112: Stacy Lewis: Onward, Captain!
For the second consecutive year, two-time major champion Stacy Lewis will guide the Americans as they try to reclaim the Solheim Cup this fall. Join Bob and Kelly for a powerful interview with Stacy, who overcame scoliosis as a youngster and is prepping for victory on home soil.
41m May 01, 2024
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S1 Ep111: Adam Schefter: ESPN’s Inside Guy
The NFL Draft starts Thursday, so expect Adam Schefter of ESPN to have all the scoop once again. As passionate as he is about the game of football that he covers, Adam follows the game of golf with the same ardor. We chose Adam to give you the inside stories, from the gridiron to the links!
50m Apr 24, 2024
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S1 Ep110: Frank Nobilo: A Masterful Voice
In a roundtable recap of the 2024 Masters, Bob and Kelly are joined by Frank Nobilo, who called the action for CBS Sports on Holes 12 and 13 at Augusta National. He sure knows the famous course, having finished fourth at the 1996 Masters among his four appearances in the major championship. The New Zealander joined CBS Sports in 2015, after more than a decade at Golf Channel.
46m Apr 17, 2024
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S1 Ep109: Larry Mize: Golf's Greatest Shot?
Thirty-seven years have passed, yet the memory of his 140-foot chip-in to Masters lore remains fresh and vivid for Larry Mize. Take a stroll through the towering pines with the proud Augusta native, who took down The Shark then had the Golden Bear drape the Green Jacket over his shoulders.
55m Apr 10, 2024
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S1 Ep108: Stewart Hagestad: Carrying on a Masters Tradition
The legendary amateur golfer, Bobby Jones, started The Masters Tournament and demanded that amateur golfers be included in the first major championship of the year. Stewart Hagestad, who has won the U.S. Mid-Amateur three times, continues that legacy next week at Augusta National Golf Club. Check out how Stewart has become a major force in amateur golf, and what Masters week means to him.
46m Apr 03, 2024
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S1 Ep107: Hal Sutton: Oh, It Was the Right Club!
In the most pressure-packed of golf moments, Hal Sutton took down arguably the two greatest players of all time -- Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods -- to win a major championship and a Players Championship, respectively. Hear from the man who definitely had the right club, and plenty of game, to win 14 times on the PGA Tour. He shoots really straight, about golf and life.
43m Mar 27, 2024
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S1 Ep106: Lanny Wadkins: In the Clutch
Confidence was always a big part of the arsenal that helped propel Lanny Wadkins to a major championship title, a Players Championship crown, and one of the great shots in Ryder Cup history. Join the fast-swinging Lanny as he tells greatest tales of two Gene's -- Sarazen and Littler -- and weighs in on today's fractured landscape at the elite golf level.
40m Mar 19, 2024
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S1 Ep105: Bernhard Langer: The Iron Man of Golf
For most touring professionals, reaching the age of 66 means it's time to reflect on a career gone by. For two-time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer, those identical digits represent little more than an opportunity to add to his all-time leading victory total on the PGA Tour Champions. Sidelined for now by a pickleball injury (yep), Langer takes the long road, from  his start in the game in Ge...
49m Mar 12, 2024
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S1 Ep104: Mike Davis: Pursuing the Apogee of Golf
He oversaw the set-up for the U.S. Open for many years. Now, Mike Davis, former CEO of the USGA, has his sights set on completing an extraordinary new golf complex in Southeast Florida. Hear powerful tales -- the one about Tiger in advance of his incredible triumph at the '08 Open is riveting -- from the man who is seeking the pinnacle of private golf.
52m Mar 04, 2024
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S1 Ep103: Tom Watson: Getting on Course with Watson Links
He was mentored throughout his development as a golfer, so it matters to the great Tom Watson to see the next generation of players mentored, as well, through his junior golf program that is on the rise. Learn why Tom is driven by Watson Links and hear his thoughts about LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup, and sharing the first tee with Jack and Gary at the Masters
45m Feb 27, 2024
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S1 Ep102: Rhett Evans: The GCSAA's Mountain Man
He has helped push the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to new heights, and now Rhett Evans is preparing to scale what is considered the highest point on Earth. Climb aboard and listen in on what drives the CEO of the GCSAA to continue to grow the influence of the 20,000-member organization and what incredible lengths he will go to this spring to try to reach the summit of Mou...
48m Feb 20, 2024
48m
S1 Ep101: Barbara Nicklaus: Golf's Lovely Lady
On the eve of Valentine’s Day, we bring you the woman whose love for her famous husband, her large extended family and her incredible charitable pursuits have defined the extraordinary life of Barbara Nicklaus. Join Bob and Kelly as we get to the heart of Barbara meeting Jack, raising five kids, and what fueled her passion to help so many children. How lovely
37m Feb 13, 2024
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S1 Ep100: Jay Randolph Sr.: A Half Century of Broadcasting Excellence
When your guest brings up names such as Bob Jones, Henry Longhurst and Jack Buck, you know you're listening to a living legend taking a sweet stroll down memory lane. Such is the amazing life of the great Jay Randolph Sr., who will regale all of you with one grand story after another, including two decades of televised golf and a lovely tale of an 18-year-old ski jumper who made history in his ...
40m Feb 06, 2024
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S1 Ep99: Doug Ferguson: AP's National Golf Writer, the Game's Great Storyteller
His passion for the game may only be surpassed by his commitment to delivering the wealth of stories that have made him the most-read golf journalist. Jump aboard the well-traveled world of Doug Ferguson, a recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and the chronicler of all things golf.
54m Jan 31, 2024
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98: Ian Woosnam: From Beans and Bacon to Apes Hill Barbados (with a Green Jacket in Between)
Wee in stature but powerful in his game, Ian Woosnam grew from modest beginnings in golf to a Hall of Fame career, highlighted by his triumph at the 1991 Masters. Get in the swing now with Woosie!
40m Jan 23, 2024
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S1 Ep97: Mark Calcavecchia: Of Claret Jugs, RVs and Bowling Balls
He almost didn't fly to the one major championship he ended up winning.  These days, Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia can be found rumbling the highways and byways of the U.S. in an RV with his wife and dogs. It's time to tee it up with "Calc," so don't spare a second to strike up some great stories!
43m Jan 17, 2024
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S1 Ep96: Gary McCord: Of Wit and Wisdom
Steve Martin, split pants and LIV Golf.  Oh, and bikini wax, of course. Yeah, when it comes to the wide-ranging stories from (and about) Gary McCord, golf is but one aspect. So, sit back -- this is a long one, folks -- and enjoy the mustachioed McCord, who is never at a loss for words.
1hr 8m Jan 10, 2024
1hr 8m
S1 Ep95: Kevin Kisner: Getting His Shot
With a New Year brings a fresh opportunity for Kevin Kisner, who gets his first of two appearances as an analyst this weekend for NBC Sports. Known for his dry wit, the four-time PGA Tour winner talks about landing this "tryout" and how he expects to balance his on-course play with his above-course commentary.
26m Jan 04, 2024
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S1 Ep94: Suzy Whaley ... Views from the President
She is the first woman to serve as President of the PGA of America and the second woman to qualify for a PGA Tour event. Funny thing, though, about Suzy Whaley ... golf wasn't even her best sport when she started college! Find out what makes Suzy so successful at so many levels, and check out her new "Golf Nation."
57m Dec 20, 2023
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S1 Ep93: Renee Powell -- A Great Golf Ambassador
While she is notable for being the second African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour -- tennis great Althea Gibson was the first -- Renee Powell's story and legacy extends well beyond the fields of play. Listen in to the compelling words of one of golf's great ambassadors, who continues to give back to the game through the course her father built and around the world.
41m Dec 12, 2023
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S1 Ep92: Adam Long: The PGA Tour's Straight Man
Consistency defined Adam Long last month, as he hit an incredible 69 consecutive fairways over three PGA Tour events. Still, there is so much more to Long than his record-setting feat, including staring down Phil in the desert and being the third player in what is likely the final time Phil and Tiger will ever play a competitive round together. It's time to get the Straight scoop from Mr. Long!
43m Dec 06, 2023
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S1 Ep91: Rhett Butler: It's in the Cards
His golfing skills always brought attention to Rhett Butler, but a massive audience really gave a damn when Butler finished fifth in the World Series of Poker Main Event in 2006. Buckle up for a rollicking ride, from the course to the tables to the shoes, where Butler now holds all the aces at William & Harry.
35m Nov 28, 2023
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S1 Ep90: Ken Green: Overcoming Devastation, Giving Thanks
His world was tragically changed in an instant, yet Ken Green has decided to seek the positives in life as he continues to move forward. In this special Thanksgiving episode, we invite you to join the five-time PGA Tour winner in his ongoing journey to help others through the game for which we all are thankful.
40m Nov 20, 2023
40m
S1 Ep89: Tripp Davis: Champion Golfer, Champion Architect
Success, at very high levels, has been the trademark of Tripp Davis. From being part of a national championship team at Oklahoma to renovating and restoring such outstanding facilities as Atlanta Athletic Club and Preston Trail Golf Club, Tripp's skills as a player and golf course architect have kept him at the top of the game. His Bryon Nelson story is tops, too!
41m Nov 15, 2023
41m
S1 Ep88: Jim Nantz: Welcome to the PGA of America Hall of Fame
The accolades have all been deserved for Jim Nantz, one of the best broadcasters ever. Being inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame on November 8? Well, this one is highly personal, as you will hear in this riveting interview that concludes with a heartwarming story about the man with whom he shared CBS golf telecasts for 17 years.
35m Nov 07, 2023
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S1 Ep87: Brad Adams: A Golfing Bloodline
Three generations of the Adams family have given much to the game of golf. The son of the founder of metal woods and grandson of a highly respected golf professional, Brad carries on a legacy of innovation with a line of putters that literally can stand on their own! The Adams bloodline is a thick one, indeed!
34m Oct 30, 2023
34m
S1 Ep86: Michelle McGann: A Tip of the Hat, Please!
Her signature headwear is but one reason why Michelle McGann stands out in the game of golf. Battling diabetes since she was a teenager, Michelle forged an outstanding career on the LPGA Tour, and she continues to positively impact lives through her own Foundation. Hear all about the style and substance that define Michelle McGann!
39m Oct 24, 2023
39m
S1 Ep85: Alan Shipnuck: LIV and Let Die
Professional golf has been dramatically changed by the launch of LIV Golf, and no writer has been more closely linked to the high-stakes battle between the upstart league and the PGA Tour than Alan Shipnuck. His brand new book, "LIV and Let Die," is sure to be a big-seller, and his words are must-listen right here!
51m Oct 17, 2023
51m
S1 Ep84: Vinny Giles: A Great American Amateur
His decision to remain a lifelong amateur golfer resulted in a storied career for Vinny Giles. The proud Virginian is the only player to win the U.S. Amateur, British Amateur and U.S. Senior Amateur. Four times he represented his country in the Walker Cup, and he captained the '93 U.S. squad to the largest margin of victory in the event. Many have also called him the greatest bunker player of a...
58m Oct 10, 2023
58m
S1 Ep83: Musings on Golf: A Rude Ryder Cup Recap
So much drama. So many questions. Way too much Europe. Once again, the Europeans used the "home-field" advantage to claim the cherished gold chalice, this time from start to finish. Jeff Rude, one of the world's great golf writers and storytellers, joins Bob and Kelly to recap a week replete with chants of "Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" echoing throughout Rome.
37m Oct 04, 2023
37m
S1 Ep82: Tony Jacklin: Europe's Greatest Ryder Cup Captain
The week of the 44th Ryder Cup in Italy has finally arrived, and no one is more qualified to discuss the European turnaround in the biennial gathering than Tony Jacklin. As Captain for an unprecedented four consecutive matches under the European banner, Jacklin elevated and guided his players to a new era of sustained success. Captain Jacklin is a must-listen!
50m Sep 27, 2023
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S1 Ep81: Dottie Pepper: Solheim Cup Memories
After Bob and Kelly preview this week's Solheim Cup, Dottie Pepper of CBS Sports steps to the tee to talk about her winning ways as a member of the first six U.S. Solheim Cup Teams. And her feelings about match play just might surprise you!
32m Sep 19, 2023
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S1 Ep80: Tom Purtzer: What a Golf Swing!
Tom Purtzer's rythmic swing was a work of art, and it helped him produce five wins on the PGA Tour and 15 professional wins in all. So, get a (good) grip and set yourself up for a fun conversion with the guy who is helping others find their own perfect swing today!
43m Sep 12, 2023
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