Hawk & Purk
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsLongtime golf writers John Hawkins and Mike Purkey are combining their six decades in the industry to bring you Hawk & Purk, a weekly podcast known for its unparalleled insight, unfiltered opinions and some of the game’s biggest names as guests.
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Episodes
145: American Beauty
September 27, 2021 19:27 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBHawk & Purk recap a dominant U.S. performance at the 43rd Ryder Cup.
144: So long, Super Season
September 07, 2021 14:41 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBHawk and Purk return from a lengthy hiatus and find plenty to talk about as the PGA Tour winds to a close
143: U.S. Open wrap
June 22, 2021 22:12 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBJon Rahm’s dazzling birdie-birdie finish puts a bow on one of the best national championships in the 21st century—a tournament with a little bit of everything.
142: U.S. Open Preview
June 15, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHawk and Purk size up the field—and the San Diego ballpark itself—in the the first national championship held at Torrey Pines since Tiger Woods’ unforgettable victory in 2008.
141: A Memorial never to forget
June 07, 2021 20:05 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHawk and Purk have plenty to say regarding the unprecedented disqualification of Jon Rahm, who was forced to withdraw at Muirfield Village after building a six-shot thru 54 holes.
140: Phabulous Phil
May 24, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBHawk and Purk review a memorable and historic PGA Championship won by Phil Mickelson, who became the oldest player ever to win a major title.
139: PGA Championship preview
May 18, 2021 16:05 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBHawk and Purk discuss all things related to this week’s action on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, where the PGA will be played for a second time—and for the second time in May.
138: Off the Schneid
May 10, 2021 21:29 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBRory McIlroy ends an 18-month winless stretch in Charlotte, although Hawk & Purk clearly disagree on what they saw and what it means.
137: Peter Kostis makes it a trio
May 04, 2021 21:27 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe longtime swing coach and CBS analyst dissect the changing world of golf on television—changes many would say are for the worse.
136: Masters Wrap
April 12, 2021 19:05 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHawk and Purk take a deep dive into Hideki Matsuyama’s first major title—a tournament defined largely by all the failure around him.
135: Masters Friday
April 09, 2021 23:48 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSpecial guest Bob Bubka joins Hawk and Purk to talk about the biggest disappointments and surprises through 36 holes.
134: The Definitive Masters Preview
April 06, 2021 18:36 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHawk and Purk review all the key issues and top players on the eve of the 85th gathering at Augusta National.
133: Players Recap
March 15, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAmid a wall-wall Euro invasion, Justin Thomas prevails over Lee Westwood to win the PGA Tour’s premier prize. Hawk & Purk give it to you straight.
132: Underlooked or Overcooked?
March 09, 2021 19:28 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHawk & Purk serve up a filter-free preview of this week’s Players Championship, at TPC Sawgrass, golf’s ultimate love-it-or-hate-it venue.
131: March toward Augusta
March 01, 2021 18:40 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHawk & Purk pile it on with a month’s worth of reflections—a mere five weeks before the 2021 Masters.
130: Did You See It Bounce?
February 01, 2021 20:50 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHawk & Purk kick off 2021 with a bang, as Patrick Reed’s latest rules skirmish overshadows his victory at Torrey Pines.
129: A Year in Review
December 08, 2020 19:44 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHawk & Purk employ the clearest of vision to assess 2020, identifying the biggest newsmakers and grading their performances in this most turbulent of golf seasons.
128: Masters Wrap
November 17, 2020 19:09 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHawk & Purk assess the good, bad and unusual to emerge from the 84th Masters, won last week by Dustin Johnson.
127: The Ultimate Masters Preview
November 10, 2020 15:46 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHawk & Purk dissect the effects of playing the tournament in November, the DeChambeau factor, the unprecedented two-tee start and where the game’s biggest names stand on the eve of a tradition unlike any other.
126: So Many Questions...
October 27, 2020 21:37 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIs Patrick Cantlay a top-10 player? Do Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm look flawed heading to Augusta National? Does Tiger Woods have any chance of defending his Masters title? Hawk & Purk have answers.
125: The Smell Test
October 13, 2020 20:46 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAfter warming up with a bit of Buy or Sell, Hawk & Purk sniff around some of the game’s more interesting news items.
124: Breaking Down DeChambeau
October 06, 2020 17:59 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBLongtime network announcer and swing instructor Peter Kostis discusses the phenomenon of Bryson DeChambeau and how Augusta National might play for a Masters in November.
123: The Definitive U.S. Open Wrap/Rap
September 22, 2020 18:12 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThere were plenty of storylines from Winged Foot; Hawk and Purk discuss the dominant performance by Bryson DeChambeau, the demise of Matthew Wolff and the week’s biggest disappointments.
122: The ultimate U.S. Open preview
September 15, 2020 18:07 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHawk & Purk burrow though the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking with a buy-or-sell mentality and an unlimited budget. Who gets left on the shelf? You might be surprised.
121: FedEx Cup Farce?
September 08, 2020 17:51 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHawk & Purk both take strong exception to the ramifications emerging from the Tour Championship, where the man who shot the lowest score didn’t “win” the tournament.
120: A Lot to Chew On
September 01, 2020 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBHawk & Purk review the second FedEx Cup playoff event—which featured one of the greatest finishes you’ll ever see and a U.S. Open-like set up—and take a peek at the regular-season finale in Atlanta.
119: Dominant DJ, Faltering Fowler
August 26, 2020 17:44 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBHawk & Purk assess Dustin Johnson’s overpowering performance in the FedEx Cup playoff opener and pore over the big names that didn’t advance.
118: Cash and the Courier
August 18, 2020 18:36 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBHawk & Purk dive headfirst into the three-week dollar derby known as the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
117: A San Francisco Treat
August 11, 2020 17:54 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBHawk & Purk discuss a compelling PGA Championship, won by Collin Morikawa over a star-studded leaderboard that provided plenty of storylines.
116: A PGA by the Bay
August 04, 2020 18:25 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week’s PGA Championship is the first of seven majors to be played over the next 11 1/2 months. Hawk & Purk provide some perspective on this busy stretch
115: No dog days on the horizon
July 28, 2020 18:12 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIt’s time to get serious, golf fans, as Hawk & Purk cast an eye on the stretch of big events over the next two months and wonder why so many big names are coming up small.
114: To move or not to move
July 21, 2020 18:34 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJon Rahm hopped into the World Ranking’s No. 1 spot in the world with his victory at the Memorial, but it was the wiggle of his ball on the 16th hole Sunday evening that has everyone talking.
113: Tiger returns, Thomas burns
July 14, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBHawk & Purk review Collin Morikawa’s second career victory—thanks to some sloppy play by Justin Thomas down the stretch—and discuss Tiger Woods’ first start since February.
112: Not Some Ordinary Guy
July 07, 2020 20:42 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBHawk & Purk mix it up with longtime Golf Digest senior writer Guy Yocom, who offers his takes on Bryson DeChambeau, CBS, and back-to-back tournaments at Muirfield Village.
111: Is DJ a Hall-of-Famer?
June 30, 2020 20:57 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHawk and Purk discuss Dustin Johnson’s 21st PGA Tour victory and NBC’s reacquisition of the U.S. Open from Fox.
110: Ryder’s on the Move?
June 23, 2020 20:47 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBHawk & Purk discuss the terrific finish at Hilton Head and address a report that this year’s Ryder Cup will be pushed back to 2021.
109: At Long Last
June 09, 2020 20:36 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBHawk & Purk discuss the return of pro golf after a three-month hiatus and preview this week's tournament at Colonial.
108: Jerry Foltz joins Hawk & Purk
June 02, 2020 16:08 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBPro golf’s most underrated analyst joins the fellas to discuss a variety of topics, offering his usual mix of wry humor and poignant wisdom
107: A Successful Sequel
May 26, 2020 14:56 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBHawk & Purk ruminate over why Tiger vs. Phil II was far better than the 2018 debut but was it more entertaining than the Seminole match a week earlier?
106: A Match Made in....?
May 19, 2020 16:31 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBHawk & Purk preview the Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson “encore” and look back on the charity skins game at Seminole.
105: Gearing up....or fearing the worst?
May 05, 2020 16:51 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHawk & Purk discuss the risks of resuming the PGA Tour season during the second week in June—and compare the Tiger-Phil match to the Seminole fourball later this month.
104: More Tips From Kip
April 21, 2020 20:53 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBVeteran PGA Tour caddie Kip Henley makes an encore appearance on Hawk & Purk. This time, he’s unarmed and very dangerous.
103: A Sked with no Cred?
April 07, 2020 18:40 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHawk & Purk pick apart pro golf’s plan to resume play this summer, one that doesn’t include a British Open but will feature a postseason without a legitimate regular season.
102: A Caddie With Character
March 31, 2020 20:16 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThey don’t come any more comical or candid than longtime PGA looper Kip Henley, a southern storyteller with a pretty sharp game of his own
101: Jim Furyk tees it up with Hawk & Purk
March 24, 2020 16:54 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBSeventeen PGA Tour wins. Nine Ryder Cups. Two sub-60 rounds. The 2003 U.S. Open. Now that Furyk has joined the fellas for a chat, we can say he’s done it all.
100: Curtis Strange chats with Hawk & Purk
March 17, 2020 16:03 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe 17-time PGA Tour winner takes on all subjects as pro golf begins its hibernation.
99: Peter Kostis hooks with Hawk & Purk
March 10, 2020 19:18 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBGolf’s ultimate voice of reason shares his thoughts on everything, from his messy departure at CBS to how to hit a quality fairway-bunker shot.
98: Gary McCord Joins Hawk & Purk
March 03, 2020 21:10 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe longtime CBS golf analyst and former tour pro reminds us why he was one of the game’s most interesting and colorful characters.
97: WGC = World Gone Cockeyed
February 25, 2020 19:57 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHawk & Purk discuss the dwindling significance of the World Golf Championships and the lack of essential star power at so many PGA Tour events.
96: The Big Boys are Baffling
February 18, 2020 20:14 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHawk & Purk look back on Riviera and ahead to the Florida swing, scratching their heads over the health of Tiger Woods/Brooks Koepka and another puzzling performance from Rory McIlroy.