Golf Today

THE JIN YOUNG KO FILES | Mar. 1

With four first-time PGA Tour winners already in 2022, Shane and Damon discuss when we will see the game's biggest stars reclaim the winner's circle. Macey Russell, founder of the Lee Elder Internship, joins the show to talk about the amazing impact of the internship as well as his friendship with the legendary, Mr. Elder. David Feherty also stops by to break down the upcoming week at Bay Hill and tell the story of the first time he met Arnold Palmer. Lastly, with the LPGA Tour back in swing,...

NEW CAPTAIN IN TOWN | Feb. 28

We have a new captain in town for Team USA! Zach Johnson, 5-time United States Ryder Cup team member, has officially been named the U.S. Captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. He joins Shane and Damon for an interview on how he plans to retain the cup, even on European soil. He also reflects on his time playing for Team USA and how filling multiple roles has prepared him for his captaincy. He said, “it’s my favorite thing I’ve been associated with as a professional.” Also, Sepp Straka...

Happy Birthday Hideki | Feb. 25

With The Honda Classic one round down, Shane and Eamon recap early play including the surprising start by 289th player in the world, Kurt Kitayama. The guys dive into Kitayama's background and discuss how the first year PGA Tour pro is outperforming his season statistics. Today is Hideki Matsuyama's birthday and it's the perfect time to examine where Hideki ranks among the stars in the game. Is the 2021 Master's winner still underrated? Roger Maltbie, one of the great voices in golf, returns ...

THE HONDA CLASSIC GETS IN GEAR | Feb. 24

Watch out for the Bear Trap! The golf is underway at PGA National for the Honda Classic. Shane and Eamon break down the field and get live reports from George Savaricas at the Golf Course. Veteran golf writer Larry Dorman, recipient of the 2022 Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Writers Award, also stops by to discuss what the award means to him and the legacy of his friend Tim. Last week's winner on the Korn Ferry Tour Byeong Hun An joins the show to talk about his big win, fatherhood and everythin...

THE PHIL MICKELSON CONTROVERSY | Feb. 23

Phil Mickelson's words and actions over the past few months have him mired in controversy. Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch dissect Mickelson's lengthy statement while George Savaricas gathers reactions from PGA TOUR pros on the ground preparing for the Honda Classic.

JOAQUIN THE DREAM! | Feb. 22

Win a golf tournament wire-to-wire AND get a trophy from Tiger Woods?! Joaquinn Niemann is clearly killing it, how could we not ask him to be on Golf Today? Plenty more guests too as 2022 Bob Jones Award recipient Juli Inkster as well as 2004 Honda Classic Champion Todd Hamilton join the program. Plus, with the Honda Classic approaching, we test how much Shane and Eamon know about the legendary "Bear Trap" at PGA National. Joaquinn Niemann: 45:18 Juli Inkster: 32:50 Todd Hamilton: 1:03:08

ANNIKA ON THE SHOW! | Feb. 21

Need we say more? The only LPGA player to ever break 60 in an official round is on the show today! Annika Sorenstam talks about her surprise entry into the U.S. Women's Open this summer and her decision to headline the Senior LPGA Championship too. Shane and Eamon also break down the weekend that was at Riviera and what winning the Genesis Invitational means for Joaquin Niemann's career. Annika Sorenstam: 43:32

GENESIS BEGINS | Feb. 17

The golf world is abuzz as Tiger Woods returns to the PGA TOUR as a non-playing host at the Genesis Invitational! Damon & Eamon discuss the 82-time winner's journey back to competition. Meanwhile disaster has struck Oakland Hills C.C. in Bloomfield, Michigan; a fire has decimated their historic clubhouse. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to discuss the latest on the situation. Carlos Monarrez: 34:34

CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME | Feb. 16

It's the eve of the Genesis Invitational and guests galore on Golf Today! Damon and Eamon speak to former USC Long Snapper Jake Olson about he's achieved so much in sports, including golf, despite losing his eyesight as a teenager. Longtime club pro Rob Lebritz has a new lease on his career too! Lebritz speaks to the guys on how excited he is to debut on the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS after his emotional win at Q-School last season. Not to mention, Oklahoma State standout Eugenio Chacarra pops into t...

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' | Feb. 15

The California swing continues in one of the state's most iconic golf courses! Last week's winner Scottie Scheffler joins us from Riviera Country Club to discuss his first PGA TOUR win and his strategy for the Genesis Invitational. Kira K. Dixon chimes in too with live reports on the golf course as the players tune up their game for Thursday. Scottie Scheffler: 26:01

FORE THE LOVE OF THE GAME | Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's day! Everybody loved the finish at the Waste Management Open on Sunday, especially first-time winner Scottie Scheffler. Matt, Paige & Eamon discuss what Scheffler's first ever PGA TOUR win means for his career. Few states love golf more than Minnesota! So Minnesota-native Tom Lehman drops by to discuss his state's love affair with golf, and local efforts to keep a historic golf course safe from re-zoning in Minneapolis. Tom Lehman 30:32

DAY TWO IN THE DESERT | Feb. 11

We're at the halfway point of the WM Phoenix Open! Damon and Rex examine the field and take an earnest look at the state of Rickie Fowler's game. Brooks Koepka made some noise in the press room yesterday too. Find out why the four-time major champ is embarrassed with where he stands in the Official World Golf Ranking. Also, Entertainment Tonight's Kit Hoover stops by the program to discuss her love of golf and some of the best player outfits she's seen this week! Kit Hoover (31:22)

The Party Begins

In the middle of a party a golf tournament has broken out. The WM Phoenix Open starts today and we're bringing you all the action. Damon and Rex discuss Brooks Koepka's competitive mentality and how it's led to past success at the Phoenix Open. With the Super Bowl around the corner, NBC host, NFL reporter and avid golfer Kathryn Tappen joins the show to discuss the best storylines going into the big game. The guys also quiz past WM Phoenix Open champions, Paul Azinger and Hunter Mahan, on the...

OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN! | Feb. 09

Big news from Team USA today, Stacy Lewis is their new captain! The two-time major winner joins the program to discuss her plans for the team in Finca Courtesin in 2023. History was made on the PGA TOUR this week as well when D.J. Gregory became the first non-player to ever win the COURAGE Award! He joins to discuss his charitable work through his "Walking for Kids Foundation" and the lessons he's learned in his lifelong battle with Cerebral Palsy. Not to mention, WWE Superstar "The Miz" join...

THE KOEPKA FILES | Feb. 08

Brooks Koepka is back! But how close is he to being the Brooks of old? Damon and Rex discuss. Our whole team is live at the scene at the WM Phoenix Open, but Steve Burkowski is our man on the golf course. He joins the show to provide behind the scenes info to get you ready for round one on Thursday.

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING | Feb. 7

Leona Maguire (sham)rocks! The 2-time Annika Award-winner and Solheim Cup champion became the first-ever Irish winner on the LPGA Tour this weekend. Maguire joined us to discuss what the moment meant to her, and what it could mean for the future of Irish golf. Seven-time PGA TOUR winner and Golf Channel contributor Peter Jacobsen also stops by to recap his final appearance as a competitor at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his favorite event. Leona Maguire (13:49) Peter Jacobsen (19:42)

HAMMING IT UP

It's National Girls and Women in Sports Day and we're joined by soccer star Mia Hamm. Shane and Rex talk to Hamm about influential moments in women's sports history and discuss her golf game ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur runner-up, Emilia Migliaccio, also joins the show to talk about what it's like to play at Augusta as well as her new career as a golf writer. With his game trending in the right direction at last week's Farmers Insurance Open, Ja...

HAMMING IT UP | Feb. 02

It's National Girls and Women in Sports Day and we're joined by soccer star Mia Hamm. Shane and Rex talk to Hamm about influential moments in women's sports history and discuss her golf game ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur runner-up, Emilia Migliaccio, also joins the show to talk about what it's like to play at Augusta as well as her new career as a golf writer. With his game trending in the right direction at last week's Farmers Insurance Open, Ja...

BOGEY BOYS ON THE BEACH | Feb. 01

The stars come out for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and of course you'll see them on Golf Today. Macklemore joins Shane and Rex to discuss what he loves about the Pro-Am and his golf-specific clothing line. Former Pebble Beach Pro-Am winner John Cook appears on the show as well to reminisce about his experiences both at the event and his career overall. John Cook: 11:02 Macklemore: 21:02

BUCKET LIST MOMENT | Jan. 31

A LONG, LONG WEEKEND | Jan. 28

A Wednesday start on the Farmers Insurance Open meant a Thursday cut for Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, and Rickie Fowler. Anna Whiteley and Eamon Lynch discuss the state of each of their games, and whether Bryson's intense workout regimen is catching up to him health-wise. Korn Ferry Tour whiz-kid Ashkay Bhatia stops by the show as well to discuss going pro as a teenager, and how it's helped him get off to a hot start to his career.  Akshay Bhatia (12:32)

APGA ALL DAY | Jan. 27

As day two dawns on the Farmers Insurance Open, Shane and Damon take a look at how the field is shaping up. APGA CEO Ken Bentley also stops by to discuss the event that his tour will run concurrently with Farmers on Saturday and Sunday: The APGA TOUR at Farmers Insurance Open. Ken Bentley: 29:38

THINGS DJ SAYS | Jan. 26

The Farmers Insurance Open starts today, which means the season begins for two-time major champion Dustin Johnson! Shane and Damon discuss what the PGA TOUR legend needs to do to return to dominance. Paige Mackenzie stops in as well to discuss the numbers we need to know ahead of the Gainbridge LPGA tomorrow. The PGA Show rolls on in Orlando, FL as well! Matt Adams is joined by PGA Teacher and Coach of the year John Mulligan to discuss what the award means to him AND what it's like to coach g...

TIPPING POINT AT TORREY | Jan. 25

Jon Rahm didn't hold back today when asked about his remarks about course setup at The American Express this past weekend; Shane and Damon share their reactions to Rahm's comments as well. The international flavor continues after the Spaniard when Latin American Amateur Champion Aaron Jarvis joins the show to discuss his career-changing win at this year's championship, and South African PGA TOUR hopeful James Hart du Preez comes in to discuss his incredible power from the tee box. Aaron Jar...

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION | Jan. 24

This edition of Golf Today is bringing us all back to school! Paige Mackenzie stops by to help the guys with their punctuation, while Damon and Shane touch base with Danielle Kang after her masterclass on the final day at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Three-time PGA TOUR winner (and fourth grade spelling bee champion) Max Homa also joins the show to talk about his title defense at the upcoming Genesis Invitational. 

THE RICKIE FOWLER FILES | Jan. 20

As Rory McIlroy tees it up at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship this week, we discuss his goals for the 2022 campaign and re-examine goals of seasons past. The LPGA also kicks into gear at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions and the defending champ is Jessica Korda. Damon and Shane discuss Korda’s career and how her sister, Nelly, inspires her to be better. Plus, The Ringer’s Kevin Clark joins the show to break down the NFL season and his new obsession with the game of golf. The guys al...

THE JON RAHM FILES | Jan. 19

Jon Rahm makes his first PGA TOUR start of 2022, so we look back at his best moments in 2021 and listen as the World No. 1 meets the media at The American Express. We also take a walk down memory lane and revisit Phil Mickelson's glory days. We look ahead to Super Bowl LVI and are joined by NBC Sports' Mike Tirico ahead of SNF's (4) Rams at (2) Buccaneers game. With the LPGA Tour kicking off the year this week in Orlando, our Paige Mackenzie joins to give us a deeper look into what we can e...

STATE YOUR CASE | Jan. 18

We're two days away from the first LPGA action of 2022! Shane and Damon keep the countdown going by diving back into everyone's favorite discussion: Nelly Korda vs. Jin Young Ko for World No. 1. 2020 NBA Champion and current Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma also stops by to talk to the guys about how his love of golf has grown over the years, and where his game is now. Rex Hoggard reports live from California ahead of the American Express Championship, and PGA TOUR hopeful Aaron Beverly sto...

HIDEKI HANGS TOUGH | Jan. 17

What a finish at the SONY Open! Hideki Matsuyama fights back from a five-stroke deficit to win in a playoff. Shane and Damon discuss just how dangerous Matsuyama could be if one particular facet of his game becomes more consistent... It's Martin Luther King Jr. day as well, so we again reflect on the legacy of Lee Elder and invite in a distinguished panel of guests to discuss where golf stands today in terms of racial equality. Paige Mackenzie also stops by to preview the first LPGA event of ...

FURYK-EVER YOUNG | Jan. 14

Day two from Honolulu is underway at the SONY! With Jim Furyk poised to make the cut at SONY Open, Shane and Damon discuss his Hall of Fame candidacy and what has made his career so memorable. The guys dive into Bryson DeChambeau's most recent batch of conrtoversial comments too. In honor of the upcoming Netflix docuseries about the PGA TOUR, we discuss what TV characters the stars of the men's game would be. Steve Burkowski also chimes in with a report from Hawaii and Brandel Chamblee joins ...

SURF'S UP! | Jan. 13

The first wave of golfers has hit the course at the SONY Open and we're all over it on Golf Today! Steve Burkowski and Notah Begay join us from Hawaii with updates on course conditions and who's making an early climb up the leaderboard. Legendary sportscaster Joe Buck also comes on the program to discuss his love of Golf and give his two cents on how the NFL Playoffs will shake out. Steve Burkowski: 3:04 Joe Buck: 15:29 Notah Begay: 23:11

REMEMBERING ROSIE | Jan. 12

We lost a dear friend yesterday when former Golf Channel reporter Tim Rosaforte passed away at 66. Today we take time to look back on his life and the legacy he leaves behind in the game of golf. Steve Burkowski also joins the show to report from Hawaii on the eve of the 2022 SONY Open. Steve Burkowski (3:18)

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! | Jan. 11

We are (SONY) Open for business on Golf Today! "Open" is the operative word as Shane, Eamon and Paige continue to break down the field at the SONY Open and we welcome in Steve Burkowski with live reporting from Hawaii. Two-time U.S. Women's Open champion Juli Inkster joins the program as well to discuss the recent growth of the women's national championship. LPGA star Madelene Sagstrom comes on to talk about the highs and lows of her past season and what she's hoping to accomplish in 2022. La...

THE ALOHA SWING | Jan. 10

The Hawaiian leg of the PGA TOUR season begins its second week and we're here for it! Shane and Eamon discuss record-breaking performances at the Sentry Tournament of Champions with Paige Mackenzie. Tripp Isenhour joins the show as well to analyze the impact of the USGA's decision to grant a yearly U.S. Open bid to the cumulative points leader on the Korn Ferry Tour at season's end. Tripp Isenhour (40:22)

BIG DAY FOR THE LPGA | Jan. 07

When the USGA breaks news, they do it on Golf Today! USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the program to discuss massive prize fund increases and course improvements for the U.S. Women's Open in the coming years. Two-time Major Champion Brittany Lincicome calls in to discuss what this means for her personally, her LPGA counterparts, and women's sports overall. Not to mention, it's day two of 2022 on the PGA TOUR. Steve Burkowski chimes in with live reports from Hawaii at the Sentry Tournament of Champion...

THE PGA TOUR IS BACK! | Jan. 06

Celebrate the first REAL day of 2022 with us on Golf Today! George and Eamon are joined by John Wood and Steve Burkowski live from Maui for opening round coverage of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Paige Mackenzie joins the guys as well to analyze the field and discuss which player has the best chance of starting the year with a win. John Wood: 3:26 Steve Burkowski: 11:07

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS | Jan. 05

A new year, means a whole new slate of predictions to make! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch team up with Paige Mackenzie to discuss what the year in golf could look like. Beth Ann Nichols from Golfweek joins the program as well to take a closer look at the LPGA season to come and Steve Burkowski reports live from Hawaii on the eve of the first PGA TOUR event of the new year. Steve Burkowski: 6:55 Beth Ann Nichols: 16:07

ISLAND TIME | Jan. 04

Preparations for the Sentry Tournament of Champions are in full swing down in Hawaii. Steve Burkowski reports live from Maui on how things are shaping up. The weather and playing conditions are so perfect that it has Rich and Eamon wondering if the stage is set for Phil Mickelson to take another PGA TOUR win. The guys discuss that and further enhancement of Major Championship venues and prize pools on the LPGA tour with Paige Mackenzie. Steve Burkowski: 2:56

ALOHA 2022! | Jan. 03

Who wouldn't want to start the new year with a trip to Hawaii? Take one with us on Golf Today! Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch preview the field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, with Steve Burkowski and Mark Rolfing reporting live from Maui. Paige Mackenzie also chimes in with her predictions for 2022 on the LPGA Tour! Steve Burkowski: 2:57 Paige Mackenzie: 18:35 Mark Rolfing: 51:42

ALOHA 2022! | Jan. 01

Who wouldn't want to start the new year with a trip to Hawaii? Take one with us on Golf Today! Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch preview the field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, with Steve Burkowski and Mark Rolfing reporting live from Maui. Paige Mackenzie also chimes in with her predictions for 2022 on the LPGA Tour! Steve Burkowski: 2:57 Paige Mackenzie: 18:35 Mark Rolfing: 51:42

TIGER'S BACK ON THE PROWL | Dec. 16

Enough said! Todd Lewis and Rex Hoggard report live from the Friday pro-am where Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are getting ready for the PNC Championship this weekend. Nelly Korda and her tennis champion father Petr are in the field too, so Shane and Damon discuss how the reigning Women's PGA Champion can follow up her incredible LPGA season. Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard (1:50)

OUR FAVORITE TOURNAMENTS OF 2021 | Dec. 16

We're closing in on the last Golf Today of the year! As the year comes to a close, Shane and Damon look back on some of their favorite events of the year on both the LPGA and PGA TOUR. Todd Lewis reports live from the PNC Championship on which tees Tiger Woods will play from this week, and which clubs he'll swing. 2005 Players Championship winner Fred Funk has been trying his hand at golf course design and stops by with details on the course he's building in Colorado. Lastly, before Golf Chan...

2021 UNWRAPPED | Dec. 15

If Spotify unwraps your music choices, Shane and Damon can unwrap the year in golf! Don't miss their takes on the year that was. Tiger Woods is three days away from his return to competitive golf too, so Notah Begay stops by the program to share some of his favorite Tiger stories. LPGA Qualifying School Graduate Allison Corpuz also joins us to discuss her goals for 2022 and talk some PAC-12 smack with D-Hack. And of course "Alternative Golf Week" rolls on. Craig Loughry from Golf Ontario disc...

BOLD PREDICTIONS | Dec. 14

In a sport that's about as easy to predict as the powerball, Shane and Damon give us their projections for 2022 in both the PGA and LPGA tours. 2001 PGA Champion Rich Beem pops in to discuss what it was like to win that title against Tiger at the peak of his dominance, and what it will be like to share the course with him again at the PNC Championship. Not to mention, newly-minted LPGA Qualifying School graduate Bianca Pagdanganan joins the show to discuss her goals for the upcoming season. ...

A NORMAL SHOW. | Dec. 13

Is a round of golf every really normal? We know it's not, and Kyle Porter wrote a whole book to prove it! He joins Shane and Damon to discuss his new book "A Normal Sport," the story of the page-turner of a season that was 2021. Ted Sobel has a new book too! The Los Angeles radio legend hops on the show and talks about how following Tiger Woods' career from the beginning helped inspire "Touching Greatness." And make sure you don't throw away grandpa's old clubs! Alternative Golf Week starts w...

GOLF'S GREAT RECORDS | Dec. 10

With Tiger back on the prowl and noted golf aficionado Stephen Curry approaching the NBA all-time record for three pointers, Damon and Rich discuss some of Tiger's records and other golf milestones that may never be broken. Symetra Tour pro Brynn Walker joins the show to discuss her career and role in Golf Channel's ongoing reporting about the challenges of making a living in golf's minor leagues. Lastly, golf architect week continues with a visit from Rob Collins, a young course designer who...

OF COURSE IT'S ART! | Dec. 9

Tiger is back and the world continues to react! Damon and Shane discuss the aftermath of Tiger’s announcement and how he continues change the game. Also, architects David McLay-Kidd, Jim Urbina, and Kyle Franz join the show to talk about the evolution of golf course construction and how to build a beautiful track for the average player. Andy Johnson, founder and writer of The Fried Egg, gives his thoughts on architecture too as he dives into resurgence of the golf course boom and his unique v...

TIGER WOODS: HE'S BACK | Dec. 8

Expect anything different?!? Tiger Woods is returning to competitive golf! Golf Channel reporters Rex Hoggard and Todd Lewis discuss the groundbreaking news that the 15-time major champion will play with his son Charlie in the PNC Championship. Tournament Director Teo Sodeman chimes in as well to give us the inside look at how Tiger's entry affects the tournament from an organizational standpoint. Golf Architect Week continues too! Architects Christine Fraser and Brandon Johnson make guest ap...

BUILDING BLOCKS | Dec. 7

We're building up to the QBE Shootout with a week of golf course appreciation! Course architects Gil Hanse and Keith Rhebb join the show to discuss how a course is built (literally) from the ground up. Meanwhile, bona fide swing architect Chris Como stops by to discuss how he and Bryson DeChambeau are working to make him hit even longer! And lastly, Kennedy Swann is trying to build her golf career. The former college star opens up about her dreams and the challenges that stand in her way. G...

ON THE PROWL | Dec. 6

While Viktor Hovland is winning, Tiger Woods is lurking... The 15-time major champ couldn't take the Hero World Challenge trophy from Hovland after an exceptional Sunday comeback, but more footage of Tiger swinging the golf club sure stole the headlines! Rich Lerner and Jaime Diaz discuss what Hovland's ascension and Tiger's potential resurgence could mean for golf. Also, baseball legend and noted golf enthusiast Roger Clemens stops by the show to talk about how his current pastime is shaping...