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Holly G calls in from The Concession Golf Club in Sarasota, Fla. while Rich Bianco handles the show from the studio. The Concession, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in association with Tony Jacklin, is hosting the Big Ten Match Play Championship Feb 10th and 11th. The event will broadcasted on Big Ten. ESPN.com’s Bob Harig calls in from Pebble Beach to talk about Tiger’s return for his first event on the PGA Tour of the season. Bob reports that the 3 courses the players are playing on this week at Pebble Beach are in great shape and Tiger is playing in this event for the first time in 10 years. Tiger’s iron play is been pin high which is what he is looking for and what Bob feels put Tiger in position to win at Abu Dhabi. Bob also commented on the fact that Tiger has not played enough competitive golf and the more he plays, the better he will get.  Tiger is teamed with Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo and is a scratch golfer, which should help Tiger and let him focus on his game. Love him or hate him, with Tiger back on the Tour, ticket sales have been up 30%. Phoenix Open is unique and that is how 515,000 show up.  Bob said that they are prepared for it and that the community is involved and embrace the event. Collegiate Reporter Asher Wildman from Golfweek is with Holly G at The Concession Golf Club talking about the Big Ten Match Play tournament that starts tomorrow.  Asher talks about recent PGA Tour winner Kyle Stanley and the fact that he knows him pretty well and how Kyle prepares for a tournament and how badly he wanted to win.  Asher feels that the young 20 something year olds are poised to win and it should be no surprise to anyone who follows the game. Asher says that UCLA, the lady’s defending collegiate champion, is so deep that they lost players to the LPGA Tour. He feels Texas is definitely the team to beat on the men’s side.  Asher also feels that anything can happen though in Match Play . UCF has two new recruits and is probably the favorite to win Conference USA for the men’s division. Check out collegiate on Golfweek at www.golfweek.com or follow Asher Wildman on Twitter @golfweekwildman. Every week there is a conference breakdown on Golfweek. The Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis calls in to wrap up the show. The trio talk about a new and improved Tiger and comment on his press conference. Todd’s biggest point that he took away from Tiger’s interview was that Tiger is more at peace with a lot of things.  Life, his game, etc.

Holly G and Rich Bianco open the show talking about the PGA Merchandise Show.  Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Course was today.  The duo talks about the new upcoming equipment. Tour talk with Brian Hewitt from Global Golf Post calls in to talk about the Tour.  Mark Wilson won the Humana Challenge. Brian talks about the fact that Brian got criticized for not being emotional after his win. Hard to switch from controlling your emotions to letting it out. Preview of the event at Abu Dhabi Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods playing together for the first three days. Brian talks about Dustin Johnson and if he can straighten out his mental game, he can be a force to be reckoned with.  Luke Donald has 12 new clubs of 14 to start at Abu Dhabi. Why? With the metrics and the testing and machinery of computers to tell players what they are doing and what the club is doing and is not as big of a deal as it used to be in the past when players changed. Golbalgolfpost.com Sign up, weekly digital golf magazine that comes on Monday morning free of charge. PGA Show kicks off tomorrow. Scott Walker from the Golf Channel called in to share the Golf Channel’s 17the year. Scott talks about Ernest Sports has an app that hooks up to your iPhone and records how far you hit the ball. Oakley has some new shoes. Bright Red and the lightest. Barefoot B.E.R.B.S. debuted their minimalist shoes that let you feel like you are playing with no shoes.  Ping I20 line. Design means as much as anything with the new cliubs. The look and feel of the clubs. Performed well as well as looked good. PSP The Little One Sqrd up has the laser that shoots lasers out of all four ends to help you line up. About $300. Alignment is key. Puma recently partnered with Cobra. Rickie Fowler changed to Cobra.  Lexi Thompson was putting on a demonstration at Demo Day.  New Shows with Grey Goose and new hosts this year on the Golf Channel. Trying to be all things to all golfers on the Golf Channel which is keeping them busy. Rich talks a bout the new iPhone app to keep up with the PGA Tour. Mike Ferris, VP of Product Marketing at TaylorMade calls in to talk about their new Rocketballz. RBZ New line of clubs and balls.  Bomb with bite.  Testing a 3 wood with Dustin Johnson jumps off the face like a rocket. Full line of clubs in the Rocketballz insane distance and exceptional short game performance. React core and speed mantle technology. 3 piece ball core is soft but fast all about velocity. Engine of the golf ball. Cover is really soft, all the speed and distance and bite on the greens. The new R11 S follows the R11 white driver.  Only thing that remained the same is the color. Bigger, faster and longer and more tunable. Best driver we have ever made. Tour players finding 7-12 yards more this year over the last year’s R11. The Burner line affordable price points.  2.0 Driver will be able to afford this newer technology. Rick Smith, executive director of PGA North Florida Region, calls in to wrap up the show talking about Golf 2.0 with Jack Nicklaus kicks off the PGA Show. Golf is fun, great fitness, fellowship and friendships. Ken Griffey Jr. junior golf initiative big primary focus for PGA of the US. Electronic surveys used at demo Day to help better tailor the game to fit what the people’s needs are in the golf world today. Rick talks about the Tee It Forward program that lets players from a point on the course that they can feel comfortable.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio. PGA Show wrap up.  Holly shares her playing experience with Mary Bryan at Errol Golf and Country Club. The Golf Insiders won an Outstanding Achievement at ING Interview with Paula Creamer at PGA Show will air next week on the Golf Insiders. Holly and Rich talk about the finish at the Farmers Insurance.  Brandt Snedeker wins in a playoff. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in to talk about the Farmers Insurance and his conversation with Kyle Stanley who lost after leading by 7 shots.  Todd thinks it was hard for Stanley to play with a large lead thinking what could happen if he lost the lead. All-American at Clemson and on the Walker Cup team. Todd feels that this loss much like McIlroy’s in the past will make him a stronger player eventually. Todd Lewis shares his thoughts about Tiger’s performance and his attitude or control of his temper at the event. Tiger needs to work on his temper and controlled competitiveness.  The team also talks about Robert Rock’s performance and his apparel. Rock doesn’t wear a hat or visor but may be not wearing one because of his “great” hair. Might need to rethink his endorsement deal and wear a hat or visor for endorsement opportunity. Todd looks ahead for some of the interesting story lines in 2012.  Tiger, Phil and Jason Day will all unfold each week on The Golf Channel. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, just back from the Abu Dhabi. Even though the climate can be tough, there are lush green golf courses there in the United Arab Emirates.  Tiger received an appearance fee to be there as did several other players. Bob speculates as to whether we as golf fans should ever expect Tiger to get back to the Tiger he was several years ago, especially due to his age. Next up is the Waste Management Open on the PGA Tour and the Qatar Masters and then the Dubai tournament.  Bob Harig shares his thoughts on Phil’s play coming into a tournament in his own “backyard.” Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to wrap up the show.  Lexi Thompson makes her start on the LPGA Tour year.  She is playing at the Gold Coast Tournament upcoming and then the Women’s Australian Open.  Jeff shares the composure of Lexi and the great support team, i.e. her parents.  Think that it also helps that her two brothers are competitive golfers. One on the Nationwide and the other brother in college. Jeff talks with Holly G and Rich about Meg Mallon being named the next Solheim Cup captain. He feels that Meg is at an advantage since she knows the area and the course well.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about the finish 0f the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Championship. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to kickoff the show and talks to the team about Phil Mickleson’s win at the AT&T Pebble Beach. The up and down nature of Phil’s game made it surprising how he came back on Sunday. The fact that he was playing Tiger was an added bonus even though Tiger was in the hunt Sunday morning but ended up finishing 9 back. Bob talks about how Tiger drives the sport and nothing evokes interest like Tiger. Bob shares that the event was the highest rated golf event at Pebble in the past 15 years. “None of the stuff that Phil might have picked up from Butch Harmon about Tiger doesn’t help him unless he makes the shots, and he did.” Big Ten Match Play Championship, hosted by The Concession Golf Club in Sarasota, Fla., was recently won by Northwestern for the third year in a row. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, joins the duo and talks about Jessica Korda’s win on the LPGA Tour.  Jeff talks about the young players who are making a name for themselves on the LPGA Tour. Jeff also talks about Corey Pavin’s win on the Champions Tour and his incredible shot on No 14 to save par.  The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour is right around the corner with the tune up to the Masters. Vartan Kupelian from PGA Tour.com and Global Golf Post calls in and discusses Tiger’s Sunday downfall and the bigger issue of Tiger’s game … his mental game.  Vartan feels that it’s not just ball striking abilities or putting that is his problem. Tiger used to dominate everyone and his aura enabled him to win. Players feared his abilities and now they don’t.  On the flip side Phil Mickleson is playing some of the best golf that he’s played in a long, long time. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, wraps up the show talking about the Sunday dual between Tiger and Phil. The Golf Channel’s coverage Sunday early coverage was the most watched of any event on the Golf Channel.  Todd feels that Tiger is searching for the confidence that he had a huge amount of before. Todd comments on the fact that Phil now has 40 wins and feels that it is going to be a long time before someone will match that mark.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about the dramatic finish of the Northern Trust Open. Bill Haas beat Phil Mickleson in a playoff. Sergio Garcia also did well to finish 4th. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, kicks off the show talking about the finish at the Northern Trust Open. Thought that Phil should have left himself with 100 yards because he is one of the best from that distance in on the PGA Tour.  But he chose to hit 3 Wood and the rest is history. Holly and Bob talk about the early success of Phil and how that may help him heading into the Masters. They also talk about Keegan Bradley’s success at the Northern Trust Open and a great start at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is underway today.  The WGC is set up completely off the world rankings with the top 64 players. Minus two players who chose not to compete but both are replaced. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to the show to talk to Holly and Rich about the excitement of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. How Wednesday and Thursday matches are so exciting.  Todd feels that the Europeans are more experienced with match play and that may be why the last two years the winners have been from Europe. Todd talks about the short game and great putters are favored at this match play event. You can check out Todd on The Golf Channel or online at www.golfchannel.com Both Bob Harig and Todd Lewis both pick Charles Schwartzel as one of the players to be in the finals. Follow Bob at espn.go.com/golf/ Jeff Shain from the Orlando Sentinel talks to the duo about the WGC.  They also talk to Jeff about the upcoming Florida Swing and the Honda Classic having Tiger Woods for the first time. You can follow Jeff at www.OrlandoSentinel.com or you can Tweet him @jeffshain. Holly talks to GolfSmith’s Dan Watkins about some of the new products that have just come out like the new adjustable clubs which are selling well. TaylorMade’s RocketBallz, Callaway, Cobra, etc. Also big are the new things are the forged wedges. GolfSmith also offers custom fitting.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio for this abbreviated version of The Golf Insiders brought to you by Barber Pole Golf. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the press center at Doral to talk about the upcoming WGC-Cadillac Championship.  Bob and Holly discuss Rory McIlroy walking off the course before the end of his round. Rory apologized to the media this morning and said that he was wrong to have quit no matter what the reason. Bob talks in his article about Rory being able to release a valve of pressure that has built up with being number one. Michael Thompson wins the Honda Classic after only being a pro since 2011. This is by far his best finish of the year and had missed 3 of 4 cuts this year and the other tourney finished at the bottom. Bob said that Michael shows that he likes to play tough courses, Olympic and now at the Honda Classic. Geoff Olgivie had a great showing at the Honda Classic enough to get him into the WGC event this week. He finished 51st in the world in 2012 that kept him out of the WGC events. Jeff Babineau, Golfweek Editor, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders from Doral. Golfweek's Brad Klein did a feature with Donald Trump about all the renovations that will be going on at Doral (6-month makeover) after this week's WGC-Cadillac Championship. Jeff also comments on Rory's press conference and feels that McIlroy did the right thing. The duo talk about how Rory's equipment change has affected his  game along with the huge contract he signed with Nike.

Rich Bianco is joined in the studio by Jay Golden . Jay, PGA Professional at Winter Park Pines, is in for Holly G. The duo opens the show talking about Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy becoming Number 1 in the world. Bob Harig, EPSN.com, calls in from Doral to talk to Rich and Jay.  Donald Trump has purchased Doral and it remains to be seen if the name of the TPC stays the same. There are plans to overhaul the course next year. The Top 24 players will be playing with one another in pairs of three at the World Golf Championships - Cadillac Championship on Thursday and Friday. No. 1, 2 and 3 will be paired Rory will be joined by Luke Donald and Lee Westwood and then 4-6, and so on. The trio talks about the fact that the WGC events may be taking away from the normal PGA events since it takes the top 50 players in the world. Bob feels that maybe this is Tiger’s week for a win. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to talk to Rich and Jay about the Florida Swing. As the players prepare for the Masters. Jeff worked for 12 years at the Miami Herald is back in his old stomping grounds. Jeff talks about Trump’s purchase of Doral of $150 Million. Jeff feels that Rory and Tiger, Nick Watney or Lee Westwood should do well this week. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to the duo about coming to the Golf Channel. Most may not know that Todd sang the National Anthem at a few of the Magic games in the past when he was the sports anchor for a local radio station. And that Todd used to be in a band that opened for REM. Todd talks about his interview opportunities with some of the players over the years and some of the questions that Tiger gets asked and how he handles it. Mainly the issue about not answering questions about his book in a recent press conference. The question was that Tiger had mentioned that he had thought about leaving golf and becoming a Navy Seal. Mary Bryan former CBS sportscaster, now the assistant coach for the UCF Knights, calls in to wrap up the show. Mary shares the recent success of the Knights and how they have gone from 100 from the start of the season to 34th now. Mary also teaches at Grand Cypress. Mary catches listeners up on the LPGA.

Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking the Florida Swing, sponsored by Barber Pole Golf.  Holly and Rich get right into Tiger's win at the WGC Cadillac at Doral. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to talk about the upcoming tournament in Tampa at the Copperhead Course. Jeff talks about the Copperhead's snake pit being the 4th toughest holes to close on last year. The trio talk about Luke Donald's finish at Doral. Donald was last year's winner at Innisbrook for the Tampa Bay Championship. Jeff talks about the LPGA Tour and the upcoming RR Donnelly Founder's Cup. Natalie Gulbis has been sidelined with Malaria after the LPGA swing through Asia.  Paula Creamer was a part of a 5-car accident there but is getting better. Tavistock Cup teams were named Tuesday. Rosters are similar to last year, but with Isleworth lost a few members including Tiger Woods who now is on Team Albany. Two more teams are joining the Cup for a total of 6.  Oak Tree and Primland. Charles Howell III is anchoring the Oak Tree National team along with Rickie Fowler, Bob Tway and Scott Verplank. Team Primland is represented by Fred Couples, Bill Haas, Jay Haas and Webb Simpson. Florida Golf Central is celebrating its 14th anniversary of Florida Golf Central, the Florida swing, the rebirth of Errol Estate Golf & Country Club, and the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf School in Orlando with drinks and appetizers. Tuesday, March 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Errol Estate Golf and CC 355 Errol Parkway, Apopka. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in and talks with Holly and Rich about Tiger's win. Todd feels that Tiger is playing the best golf he's played in the past five years. Todd also talks about Sean Foley, Tiger's swing coach, and how well Tiger is doing now after all the criticism they both took after leaving Hank Haney. Tiger has 76 PGA Tour wins with four different swings.  Hunter Mahan and Justin Rose also work with Foley. Rich B's tip: If you want to start a new golfer out in the game start at the hole and work backward to the driver. Start with a short putt and then chipping and so on. Sean Foley endorses PSP Golf's The Little One. "I never look at it for a win for me because I don't hit any shots, or put in the practice rounds, I look at my self as coach," Sean Foley. He feels that Tiger is the Greatest Player of All times at the age of 37. Foley feels that his key to helping his "students" succeed is giving them access to their abilities. Sean feels that in 2013 we can measure now what we use to guess about with the technology that is out there. i.e. 3D analyzers, launch monitors and radar tracking devices, etc.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking Florida Swing.  This show is sponsored by Barberpolegolf.com, manufacturers of world-class solid brass putters. The duo take time out to salute Arnold and Winnie Palmer and all the events surrounding this week's tournament. The win gets him into the Masters and many other great tournaments. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the Bay Hill press center to start of the show talking about Kevin Streelman's first PGA Tour win at the Tampa Bay Championship.  Boo Weekley playing Aldila's latest RIP iron shafts posted his best finish of the season in second place. Both Justin Leonard and Sergio Garcia both played well this tournament too. A lot of focus this week at Bay Hill is on Tiger Woods who is playing well of late and has won there 7 times. He went from 58 to number 2 in the world golf ranking last year in a seven months. Bob feels that it is remarkable that Tiger is on the cusp of becoming #1 again after everything that he has been through including 4 different swing coaches. After the Bridgestone in 2010 where he played so poorly, he got with Sean Foley and began his trek back to the top. The only other player to win as many tournaments as Tiger in the past year, 5, is Rory McIlroy. Bob spoke to Tiger about The Masters and not winning at the Masters since 2005. Tiger wants to win all the majors and Bob feels that maybe last year Tiger wanted it too much. Darren Decarlo, the Perfect Golf Club owner, and PGA Professional and teaching professional, calls in to talk about marshaling at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Pro-Am.   Darren feels that Tiger is the odds on favorite to win at Bay Hill.  Holly and Darren discuss Tiger's swing change since he has been with Sean. Darren bases his picks off the Pro-Am and these players played well at the Pro-Am Wednesday, like Brandt Snedeker, Tiger, Ernie Els. Gary Smits, Florida Times Union, calls in from Bay Hill to speak with Rich and Holly G. Breaking News reports that Yani Tseng missed her Pro-Am time Wednesday and got kicked out of the tournament this week. The two also talk about Tom Watson giving back one of the 4 Captain's picks for the 2014 Ryder Cup.  Watson feels that it is a great thing that there is one more spot that could earn the spot now. 3 of the last 4 major winners are in the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week, minus McIlroy. Palmer said that he was disappointed that Rory did not come to his tournament. Holly G and Rich B gave away two tickets to the caller who can identify how many times Tiger has won at Bay Hill. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to wrap up the show and talks about the injury to Brandt Snedeker muscle pull.  Brandt did well at the Pro Am Wednesday at Bay Hill, second place which is not bad for coming off the "injured reserve."  Jeff talks about the shape of the golf course and how the rain has helped it.  Jeff is anxious to see how Boo Weekley will fair this week.  The last two tournaments he finished 8th and then 2nd.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in studio talking about all things golf. Brian Hewitt, editor of Global Golf Post, talks to Holly and Rich about some of the key European players who have skipped the Arnold Palmer Invitational, especially Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, the number 1 and number 2 players in the world. Brian also talks about special invitations to Majors and the hope that Ernie Els can get one for the Masters. Todd Lewis calls in from the Golf Channel to the Holly and Rich B about Bay Hill and Tiger Woods and his preparations for the Masters and his injuries. Todd also talks about Tiger's past two years and all that he is trying to rebuild. Todd also talks about other player's chances. ESPN.com's Bob Harig talks to the Golf Insiders from the press room at Bay Hill. Bob talks about Tiger tweaking his back on the front nine and some of his injuries in the past and now that he is 35 years old. Bob also talks about Ernie Els and how well he played at the Transitions but was not able to putt well. Bob also talks about the golf courses here in Florid this year and how some Tour players are playing them. Dr Bob Winters, putting guru, calls in to talk about Ernie Els' putting woes and  the stress that surrounded his undoing in the final few holes at the Transitions Championship. Dr Bob talks about putting. www.drbobwinters.com Orlando Sentinel's Jeff Shane calls in from Bay Hill to wrap up the Show.  Jeff and the team talk about Ernie Els and what he needs to do to get into the Masters. He has to win at Bay Hill or in Texas the following week. Jeff picks Bubba Watson and Robert Garrigus potential to win this week.

After 5 days of Golf at Bay Hill and some at Windermere for the Tavistock Cup, Rich B and Holly G are in the studio.  The two talk about the freak storm that ran right over Bay Hill with gusts over to 65 mph and a lot of uprooted trees. Tiger Woods picked up his 77th win and 8th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Holly has some of Tiger Woods press conference audio from Bay Hill. Tiger talks about the significance of winning at Bay Hill and what it means to him personally. Tiger also talks about how close he is to getting back to where he was a couple of years ago. "I'm almost there," he said. His putting has come around after a few quick lessons from Steve Stricker and now he looks forward to Augusta. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the duo about Bay Hill, the tournament and the storm. Bob talks about having Tiger back in form makes golf that much better to watch and it is good for the game.  Not that he will always win, but he is putting well enough and playing well enough to win every time, according to Harig. Sean Foley really has Tiger dialed in. Bob talks about how great players fine tune their game as they get older to compensate for power lost. Team Albany wins on first hole of the playoff at Tavistock Cup after Ian Poulter sunk his putt. The Golf Insiders gave away a 10th Anniversary Collectors edition Tavistock Cup. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to discuss Bay Hill. Todd was actually back at the station just in case something happened with the weather. Todd feels that Tiger is the best closer in the game of golf.  He has already done it three times this year after having a lead going into the final round. Todd also talks about Rickie Fowler and how he needs to grow and learn from his missteps. He had the opportunity on the final day at 16 to draw close to Tiger and unfortunately put it in the water. Todd also talks about Phil Mickelson missing the cut. As the golf world turns toward Augusta, the trio talk about who needs to step it up at the Shell Houston Open in order to be prepared for Augusta. Bubba is the defending Masters Champion and Todd feels that his length off the tee helps him tremendously at Augusta. Steve Stricker has played well in the few tournaments that he has played in not finishing outside the top 5 in any of them. Jay Golden, PGA teaching pro Winter Pines Park, calls in and talks to Holly about how wind affects putting. The way Tiger said it did at Bay Hill. Jay said to Hit a low draw when playing into the wind.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in studio talking about all things golf. The duo starts off talking Arnold Palmer Invitational and Tiger's win. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to start the show to talk about Tiger's play and win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.How the Florida Swing has gone so far and the notable wins. Jeff also talks to Holly about the LPGA Tour, Yani Tseng and her three wins already this year as the ladies head into the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Holly and Rich were at Tiger Wood's press conference just after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational and has the audio for the Golf Insider's listeners. Holly also brings up the fact that Sean Foley who works in the Orlando area has a pretty good stable of top players in Hunter Mahan, Justin Rose and Tiger Woods. Golf Channel's Jason Sobel calls in to talk to the duo about Tiger and his success this past week and what he has gone through over the past two years. Holly and Jason talk "Tigermania" and how the past three months have been in golf and heading into the Masters. Phil Mickleson, Luke Donald, Justin Rose, Hunter Mahan and Tiger have all won. Dr Bob Winters, calls in to wrap up the show talking about Hank Haney's book and the controversy surrounding some of his comments. The trio talk about confidentiality between player and coach.  Dr Bob finishers talking about Tiger and his putting on Sunday.

Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking all things golf. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to kick off the show. Bob and Holly review D.A. Points' win at the Shell Houston Open as well as how well Rory McIlroy played. Bob also discussed the upcoming Masters and the play of McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Charles Schwartzel. Bob also covered the top players that have not won a major including Justin Rose, Brandt Snedeker, Ian Poulter and Luke Donald. Jay Golden, PGA Tour pro from Winter Pines Golf Club in Winter Park called in to discuss the art of shotmaking.  The trio talked about Bubba Watson's great shot from the trees at the Masters last year. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, also talked about the upcoming Masters as well as other things golf. Terrie Purdhum, Publisher, Florida Golf Central Magazine, called in to wrap up the show. She and Holly talked about the great event at the Errol Estate Golf & Country Club in Apopka, Fla., as well as the magazine's 14th Anniversary.

Rich Bianco is joined in the studio by Jay Golden, teacher, entertainer and PGA Pro at Winter Park Pines, on the day before the Masters. Holly G is on location in Augusta. Holly kicks off the show calling in from the Masters and talks about the conditions there as well as the storm that cancelled the Par 3 event. The guys are joined in studio with former PGA Professional Fred Gibson. Fred offers golf lessons in the Central Florida area. www.golfwithfred.com 407-808-6561. Fred also stresses the importance of club fitting. Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel phones in from Augusta and talks about some of the changes made to the course. Jeff Shain from the Orlando Sentinel calls in from the Augusta to talk about the wet conditions to start the Masters.  Jeff talks about comments made by Luke Donald and Lee Westwood prior to the Masters. The chances for them and others. Close to 10 other players than Tiger and Rory McIlroy. Tony Leodora, Golf Talk Live, calls in from Augusta to wrap up the show talking about the man from Seattle who won 4 tickets to the Masters and had his dog eat his tickets. Tony talks about his conversation with Jim Furyk's father.

Holly G is joined by Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, in the studio while Rich Bianco calls in to start the Show from Augusta National. Rich talks about being at the Hallowed Grounds of Augusta and experiencing everything Masters Week. Lot of people out for practice rounds -- nearly 50,000 watching. Gary Smits from Florida Times Union also calls in from the Masters to talk about the Par 3 contest that went on today. Ended in a 3 way tie and eventually won by Ted Potter Jr. Gary talks about the odds makers have Tiger at 7-2 and McIlroy at 12-1. Brian Hewitt, Global Golf Post Editor, calls in from Orlando to talk to Holly and Jeff Shain about his thoughts on the Masters. Since Global Golf Post is international, Holly has Brian go down the list of hot players country by country. He favors McIlroy and McDowell. Doesn't think Luke Donald's first major will be at the Masters. He really likes Adams Scott and is his second choice after Tiger. He really likes how the tournament has set up for Adam Scott. No Australian has won the Masters, Greg Norman has come the closest. Doesn't think Angel Cabrera and Sergio will do well. Cabrera since he hasn't played well lately and Sergio might have overplayed prepping for the Masters. Global Golf Post is publishing daily during the Masters. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, wraps up the show talking to Holly and Jeff from Augusta. About 100 people from the Golf Channel are there covering the Masters. Holly talks to Todd about Tiger Wood's numbers not statistically boding well for him headed into the Masters compared to last year. But Todd points out that he only had one win last year and this year he had 5 already. He's holding more trophies and has the confidence. Phil Mickelson's Frankenwood has a lot of workability and almost the same length of the Driver. Tianlang Guan Is the Youngest Player Ever to Compete at Masters Tournament. Todd goes over the American picks, Keegan Bradley is high on Todd's radar. Keegan is much more prepared for his second Masters and gets a lot of advice from Phil Mickelson. Bubba turned in his green jacket a couple weeks ago and Todd says he is hungry again for another title. Jeff likes either Tiger, Phil Justin Rose to win the Masters and Holly's picks are Justin Rose or Adam Scott to win.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio with the complete Masters wrap up.   Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk about the wild week at Augusta. Bob felt that the last 1 to 1 1/2 hours got really good and lots of fireworks with Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Angel Cabrera.  "I don't think that the golfers were that affected by the rain, it was more of an annoyance toward the end," said Harig. Bob talked about the late Friday and early Saturday chaos after it was questioned whether Tiger took an illegal drop or not. Was a big two shot swing given the situation. Bob felt there was a lot of harsh comments toward Tiger without people knowing the rules. There is so much polarization and negativity toward Tiger that if it was someone else, would there have been quite the outrage.  Bob covered it in his column "Time to rethink the rules" on ESPN.com. Bob felt that even though Tiger didn't play well he still ended up fourth. If he the ball goes in on the 15th hole instead of hitting it, who knows what could have happened?  77th Masters is in the book. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in to talk about the Masters with Rich and Holly.  Holly asks Todd about how the rain affected the play. Todd feels that you have to rise to the occasion and make the adjustments. Just like the NFL. The playoffs are nothing like the conditions during the regular season. Todd felt that when Adam Scott figured out his putting on the back 9 of the final round, he was able to take over. Todd and Holly talk about Adam Scott's past from 2009 on and his failures. Adam Scott said that he felt that his failure at The Open Championship gave him the belief that he could win a major championship. Todd also talks about how global the win was for the game of golf. Especially for Australia. Todd feels that when the U.S. won Olympic gold in 1980 and how big that was for the U.S., it is the same for the Australians. Scott received a round of applause by the media when he walked into the press room after winning the Masters.  Todd said that Adam Scott's life is balanced off the course now which lets his game be more focused on the course.  Vartan Kupelian, PGA Tour.com, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders about the over 50 crowd that made the cut and played the final two days of the Masters. He doesn't feel that Couples had a collapse ... Extremely difficult for Fred Couples who is suffering from a bad back and 53.  On the other end of the spectrum, the 14-year-old Guan Tianlang from China played so well he made the cut. But he stressed that 3 years can change any golfer. Vartan also covers Sergio has not evolved into the player everyone thought he would turn into after he battled Tiger 15 years ago at a Major championship event.  Garry Smits, Florida Times Union, calls in to wrap up the show.  There has never been two players who have birdied the 18th in the history of the Masters. Both Angel Cabrera and Adam Scott have a history together and mutual respect for one another. Holly and Gary talk about what happened to Brandt Snedeker at the Masters and looking forward to the RBC Heritage this week. It's a short, tight course.  Gary feels that Ernie Els may win the RBC Heritage. Holly and Rich feel that Brian Gay has a good chance to win the RBC Heritage this week.

Rich Bianco is in the studio and joined on the line by Holly G. Friday Holly was in Daytona shooting a commercial with Sean Foley and then in Tampa for the Champions Tour event. Sunshine State Conference Championship event at The Concession last Monday and Tuesday. Second Straight Conference Title for the men and the women had a one stroke win over. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in and talks about the Valero Texas Open and the lack of the Top 50 players in the field after the Masters.  The Valero is the third longest running tournament on the PGA Tour with more than 9 decades on the Tour. Bob mentions that even though the field is not full of top players, there is still a lot of good golf being played. Holly feels that Matt Kuchar needs to step up and win a tournament.  The only other that might want it more would be Justin Leonard in his own backyard. Rich and Bob talk about Carl Pettersson’s win at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C.  Ironically he would not be eligible to play for the European team at the Ryder Cup. He is not a member of the European Tour and with the commitments he would have to play there, which he doesn’t want to. Jeff Shain from the Orlando Sentinel calls in to talk to the duo about golf and the lack of events going on. Rory McIlroy jumps back to Number 1 in the OWGR without even playing.  Jeff explains to the listeners that the World Golf Rankings are based on a two-year rolling tournament schedule. So each time a player adds another event, the first event on the two-year timetable drops off. Jeff also talks about an article he is working on about how to continue to grow the game of golf during these trying times. Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel calls in to talks about The Golf Channel's coverage of the Tour. Holly asks Todd about Luke Donald's trials of this season. Todd feels that Luke is the most under rated #1 player in the World. With his accomplishments last year there is a lot of belief that he should do it again this year.  Luke has told Todd that his short game is off at this time and that he will be working on it before he competes again. The trio also talks about the former number one players, like Luke who have not won a Major championship. Sean Gorgone, Golf Master Instructor and Coach at Sweetwater Country Club, calls in to the Show to talk to Rich and Holly about being named the North Florida Section PGA Player of the Year.

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Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about Matt Kuchar's win at the RBC Heritage and his arm lock putting style. Holing out on the 18th and eventually win over Adam Scott. They also discuss Michelle Wie's win in Hawaii and Angel Jimenez's win in Malaysia. Tim Rosaforte, The Golf Channel, Golf Digest and Golf World, calls in from the Zurich Classic. Time recently won the 2014 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. He has won more than 40 awards. Holly asks Tim about Bubba's recent win at the Masters. Tim feels that Bubba has won a lot of people and fans over with his recent trip to the Morning Drive, back to Baghdad Florida and his involvement with the Drive, Chip and Putt tournament. Holly talks to Tim about the Tiger factor and with his absence once again how it will affect the financial aspects of golf.  Tim feels that sports fans love to see greatness no matter what sport and that is why Tiger is followed and viewed so much.  Holly and Tim talk about Jordan Spieth's passion and emotion and how some seemed to criticize him for that. Palmer was very emotional person when he played. He feels that there is a way to channel that passion. Tim feels that Jordan is very good for the game. You have to look at players over a long period of time and not just judge them on one outing. People to like to see emotion and makes for better TV for sure. Holly asks Tim about the upcoming U.S. Open. Tim feels this year's tournament is wide open and that it will be a chipping and putting contest and who can handle the pressure.  They wrap up the segment talking about Sean Foley being ranked the #2 teacher in the nation behind Butch Harmon. He feels that if Tiger wins a Major soon it changes the conversation.  Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders about Matt Kuchar's recent win. With the win Bob feels that Kuchar's play over the last month has been really good. And now the win solidifies that and is not just looked at if he could close the deal on Sundays. Bob feels that Matt is a very solid player. Bob and Holly also talk about Jordan Spieth's play of late. He did well at the Masters and he followed that up with a descent showing the following week. They also talk about Phil Mickelson's chances of winning the U.S. Open and if he will ever win one?  Holly and Rich talk about local golf including the UCF Women's Golf Team finishing second to Louisville by 1 stroke at the American Athletic Conference Championship this past weekend. 

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio. The Golf Insiders welcomes Active Life Chiropractors in Mount Dora as a sponsor. The duo congratulate Graeme McDowell on his win at the RBC Heritage. The two also talk about the new rule "Ball Moving After Address (Rule 18-2b)". A new exception is added which exonerates the player from penalty if their ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that they did not cause the ball to move. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk about the RBC Heritage and Graeme McDowell outlasting the competition in tough conditions, especially Sunday, is remarkable. Todd also discusses McDowell's popularity in the United States. Holly talks to Todd about the upcoming Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the chances of Jason Dufner repeating. Terrie Purdum, Publisher Florida Golf Central Magazine, calls in to talk about the 14th Anniversary of the Magazine. Terrie talks about the love and support from the Central Florida community over the past 14 years. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in from the Web.com Tour event in Valdosta, Ga., to talk to Holly and Rich about the upcoming press conference at Reunion Friday with a major announcement. Speculation is that a new LPGA tournament may be coming to the Orlando area. Jeff also talks to Holly about McDowell's win at the RBC Heritage. The duo also talks about McDowell's restaurant Nona Blue. Holly also brings up very emotional Billy Horschel who is in the Top 5 after the first day of the Zurich Classic and has been doing well over the past few tournaments. Jeff feels that Billy would do well at TPC Louisiana since they have so many first time winners there. Jeff wraps up talking about the story he recently did on Orlando's Mason Kresge and his support for Autism Awareness.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio. Rich just finished competing in the North Florida Section Senior Match Play. He lost on the 18th hole of the quarterfinals. Bob Dixon eventually won the tourney. LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez, 48-time career winning on the LPGA Tour including 3 major championships, calls in to the Golf Insiders from her home in Alabama. Nancy talks about life and that she recently became a grandmother when her daughter gave birth to Molly Dec. 16, 2012. Nancy and Holly talk about the the Legends Tour. The Legends Tour play 12 events culminating with the Handa Open Championship in November. The Tour was at The Villages this past weekend. Nancy Scranton earned her fifth career win at The Legends Tour’s inaugural $225,000 Walgreens Charity Championship. Nancy Lopez Golf provides everything for the ladies from clubs to apparel. Nancy believes that having the right club brings out the best in all players. Golf clubs are typically too heavy and designed for men. Nancy's company started designing clubs and grips for women. Nancy is excited that golf is coming to the Olympics. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Rich and Holly from the Wells Fargo Championship. Bob talks about the ruling with Vijay Singh and the ruling on Tiger Woods a few tournaments ago. In Bob's Birides and Bogies column, he feels that Vijay got off on a technicality. Bob said that Vijay committed the violation but they let him off. Gives golf a bit of a black eye. The USGA and the R&A released a statement in great detail about the ruling on Tiger's drop at the Masters. They should have talked to Tiger at the time they discovered the infraction. David Eger, Champions Tour player and former official, was the one who called it on Tiger and eventually saved him from being disqualified. Rich Smith, North Florida PGA ED/CEO, calls in to wrap up the show and talk about Friday's announcement that the HQ would be moving  from Daytona Beach to Reunion Resort. The North Florida section is the 4th largest in the country and runs from Jacksonville to Melbourne to Sarasota up to the panhandle of Florida. They have teamed with Salamander Resorts and Hotels to help grow the game of golf.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Host Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking about their recent match at Errol Estate Golf and Country Club in Apopka, Fla.  They are starting a Thursday night golf league with times from 5-6:30 p.m. The duo talk about Tiger's victory over Kevin Streelman, Jeff Maggert, David Lingmerth and Sergio Garcia at the The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk about The Players Championship.  Todd feels that the story that people will remember is the tit-for-tat between Woods and Garcia.  But friction adds to the drama.  What happened motivated Tiger Woods. Holly asks Todd about Garcia's decision to tee it up again at the 17th after he hit his first shot in the water. Todd also recounts Garcia's inability to accept the blame for how he plays. Sergio has tremendous upside at 33 and Todd feels like he is maturing but also has to realize he hasn't lived up to what people expected him to become. Holly also talks to Todd about Tiger's errant shot on 14 and how it allowed a lot of players to get back into the hunt. Whether the shot was proper and improperly dropped the ball. Casey Wittenberg said it was the correct place. Rich B also talked about Casey's responsibility to watch his competitor and he did just that. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders about all the news in the world of golf. "It was a heck of a golf tournament, his 4th win of the year." Bob feels that the win is overshadowed by the nonsense that has surrounded Sergio's complaint about Tiger pulling his club as Sergio hit his shot. Bob doesn't feel that Tiger was intentionally trying to interrupt Sergio's shot or pull gamesmanship. Bob also echoed Todd Lewis' comments that Casey Wittenberg told Tiger where to drop the ball, which was his call to make. Bob feels that a lot of liberty is taken on a weekly basis with the drops that follow a water hazard. 740 The Game presents The Heathrow Open set for Jun 17 at Heathrow Country Club for $55 per player. The 2-person scramble will be the Monday after the U.S. Open. Call  407-842-1452 to sign up. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to wrap up the show and talk about the HP Byron Nelson Classic in Texas.  Jeff feels that Jason Day may do well since he has played well over the past few times. Marc Leishman is the other person who intrigues Jeff this upcoming week. Holly and Jeff talk about the field for the HP Byron Nelson.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and open the show talking about The Players Championship and the gallery. Kevin Na was being heckled by the gallery for not being able to pull the trigger. Rich B feels that the gallery needs to be more understanding. Matt Kuchar, a native of Winter Park, Fla. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the team about Matt Kuchar's victory and press conference. Bob talks about Matt Kuchar being the runner up and finishing in the top 10 for the past couple of years, but this win gives him a "major" like title since this tourney is often thought of as a 5th major. Bob and Holly talk about Rory McIlroy's missing the cut and his thoughts on that as well as Tiger's play. Rich talks about Hunter's Creek and their Get Golf Ready for May and the event Hunter's Creek is holding May 19th at 9 a.m. Golf 2.0 bringing people back to the game. Holly mentions Kuchar complimenting his mother for adding on golf at the country club even though both his parents were tennis players. Dr Bob Winters, sports psychologist at the David Leadbetter Academy, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the pain that was going on in Kevin Na's head. Dr Bob has played golf at all levels. He talks about Na "freezing" before his shots ... the body and mind looking for a trigger to let you release the club. Dr. Bob said that he knows that Na has many idiosyncrasies. Dr Bob said that Na is experiencing performance anxiety.  ASD- Acute Stress Dysfunction ... a disruption and dysfunction going on. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, phones in and offers his thoughts on Matt Kuchar's win at The Players. Todd brings up the family surrounding Matt that helps him. This week is the Byron Nelson Classic and the defending champ is Keegan Bradley. Todd talks about Keegan's adjustment after winning big on the PGA Tour.  Todd also talks to Holly and Rich about Tiger and the last three tourneys have been the worst in his career. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to wrap up the Show. Jeff talks about "local boy done good" Matt Kuchar's big win.  Jeff feels that maybe this is the start of something for Matt.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking all the latest news on Tiger and Sergio, the anchoring ban and the International Network of Golf Spring Conference. While at the ING Conference at Reunion Golf Resort Holly was paired with the rep from Bridgestone golf who fitted her for the first time with the correct ball for her swing speed and smash factor. Holly said not only does your swing speed have a lot to do with the ball you should use, it also has a lot to do with where you hit the ball off the clubface each time. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the latest news in golf. Holly asks him about Sergio Garcia's press conference at a European Tour event where he offered an apology to Tiger. The backstory is that Tiger Woods and Sergio have been going back and forth after an "incident" at The Players Championship.  With the two paired together and contending for the lead at The Players, Tiger pulled a club from his bag at the same time Sergio was about to hit his shot 50 yards away. Tiger thought Sergio had played his shot already. The selection caused the crowd around him to react and Sergio felt that the noise affected his shot. The two have been exchanging comments in the media ever since.  At a banquet in London, Sergio was jokingly asked about getting together with Tiger. Sergio said, “We will have him round every night. We will serve fried chicken.” The "racist" comment hearkened back to the comment Fuzzy Zoeller made about Woods at the 1997 Masters Tournament which haunts Fuzzy to this day. Sergio apologized at the press conference. Bob mentions that the two have only played 20 times in the past 13 years, which is not very often and does not know where the animosity comes from? There have been a few incidents over the years where Sergio has taken opportunities to poke at Tiger and the same with Tiger and Sergio. Harig also mentions that the other part of the situation is that Sergio has to worry about his sponsors staying with him and the fallout from his comments.  Especially when he is making most of his money off the golf course. Holly talks to Bob about his article on ESPN.com about the USGA's ban on anchoring when putting.  The ban takes affect in 2016. Bob feels that not a lot of players will be affected by the ban. Even the players that have had success with the anchoring of the putter say that it is an advantage, which is not fair to other players. There has been speculation that the Tour may do its own thing, but Bob doesn't feel that will happen. Holly talks to Kevin Baker, Director of Golf and head PGA Professional at Reunion Golf Resort & Spa about everything that Reunion has to offer golfers and their families. Holly was at Reunion for the ING Spring Conference.  Reunion offers 3 different courses, Palmer, Nicklaus and Watson. Each course is different than the other but none is a "signature" course. Reunion is a Stay and Play resort as well as host to 1oo events throughout the year. It is also home of the ANNIKA Academy and Frank Thomas' Putting Pad - a structured way to teach putting and the new home of the North Florida PGA Headquarters. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk. Jeff and Holly talk about his latest story about the Web.com Tour. The discussion also covers the HP Byron Nelson Championship and Sang-Moon Bae's win. Also the upcoming Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Most of the European players are playing in the BMW PGA Championship in Europe, which is the Euro version of The Players Championship.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Holly G and Rich B are in the studio. Holly and Rich briefly discuss Boo Weekley’s win at the Colonial. That makes 3 tartan jackets for Boo, who is from Florida's panhandle near Milton.

Holly sat down with Frank Thomas at Reunion Golf Course recently to talk about the anchoring ruling by the USGA. Frank spent 26 years working for the USGA. One of his jobs was helping to write equipment rules for the USGA. He now runs The Putting Pad at Reunion GC. He was also the individual who introduced the graphite golf shaft to the industry.

"The Anchoring Rule ... is a very complex rule and it tries to tell people how they should hold the club, which is the first time we've done that in the history of the game. I think it is going to be cumbersome and difficult to interpret and difficult to monitor. However the USGA believes that they can rely on the integrity of the individual and his intentions to get this rule working effectively," Thomas said. Thomas feels that anchoring doesn't improve the putting of some of the best players in the world. It does help improve the performance of some of the bad putters and the long putter is very much more efficient than the belly putter. However, we need to recognize that the best putters in the world are not anchoring. He said that about 40 percent of your score is from putting and about 45 percent of the game is spent on the putting green. Frank teaches proper putting and has designed his own putter. "We don't really understand putting very well and it hasn't been and not been teaching teachers how to teach the systematic and structured approach to putting," he said. "When you start using the long putter you start losing feel." Following is an excerpt from the PGA's statement on the USGA's decision. Although we do not agree with the decision, we applaud the USGA for its willingness to listen to our concerns and engage in meaningful discussions. In our opinion and based on our experience, the USGA treated the comment period for what it was intended to be -- a time to exchange opinions, concerns and potential solutions. See more 740 The Game presents The Heathrow Open set for Jun 17 at Heathrow Country Club for $55 per player. The 2-person scramble will be the Monday after the U.S. Open. Call  407-842-1452 to sign up. Mike Kern, writer for the Philadelphia Daily News, was at the ING Conference and talks with Holly and Rich about some of the new products at the conference including Happy Feet insoles for your shoes, based in Orlando as well as tips to prevent skin cancer and TaylorMade's Rocket Ballz. Mike talks about the field of the Memorial Tournament and the upcoming U.S. Open at Merion. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich B from the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance. Todd talks about the field and who to watch. Tiger loves Jack Nicklaus golf courses. He feels good on them and has had success on them. Matt Kuchar, Keegan Bradley. Holly and Todd talks about the drama between Tiger and Sergio. Tiger said that Sergio had not apologized but he wants to move on. Todd feels that Sergio might feel the back lash when he gets to the sports fans in Philadelphia.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. Hosts Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio this week and start off the show talking about Matt Kuchar's win at the Memorial Tournament.  Rich and Holly also talk about the U.S. Open qualifiers and "The Longest Day in Golf"  The best players in the U.S. played to gain a spot in the U.S. Open. Lee Janzen was DQd for wearing metal spikes. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the Memorial Tournament. Some of the struggles that the players had even surprised Jack Nicklaus. Kevin Chappell was the only player to get through a round without a bogey and he did that on the final day. Tiger had been playing so well before the Memorial and then turned in the worst score of his career. This year he has won four tournaments and placed T4 at the Masters. Bob feels that if Tiger improves his putting that he will play well at the U.S. Open. He had one bad week. Everyone talks about the shortness of the course at Marion but Bob feels that there are holes that have difficulty and he doesn't feel that Marion will be a pushover. Rich and Bob talk about the limited number of spectators that can come watch the U.S. Open live due to the small size of the property at Marion. The players will warm up at the West Course at Marion and then be shuttled about a mile to the East Course to play. Holly plays her interview with Annika Sörenstam at the Reunion Golf Course. The interview was conducted shortly after Annika was elected as a member of the PGA a couple of weeks ago and the announcement was made that the HQ for the North Florida PGA was being moved to Reunion. Annika talks about getting kids involved and her approach with getting her own children involved in golf without forcing it on them. She also talks about her trip to China as an ambassador of the game with Greg Norman. Holly asks Annika about the The ANNIKA Intercollegiate, a new college golf tournament co-founded by the ANNIKA Foundation and Golfweek, will be held Sept. 27-30, 2014 at Reunion, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort. The top female golfer will now earn the ANNIKA Award which is a new award. The men have had an award for the top male for many years. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to wrap up the hour talking about the Wegman's LPGA Championship in Pittsford, N.Y. Jeff talks about illnesses and injuries affecting the Wegman's. Also the trio discuss Michelle Wie's putting stance. Yani Tseng and Kristie Kerr pulled out of the Pro-Am event at the Wegman's. Holly closes out the hour asking Jeff his thoughts on the upcoming U.S. Open.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich B are in the studio on the eve of the second major of the season, the U.S. Open. Holly gives a shout out to Inbee Park who won the Wegman's LPGA Championship defeating Catriona Matthew on the third hole of a sudden death playoff. It was Park's seventh career victory and third major championship title. Harry English posted his first win of his PGA Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic holding off a strong finish by Phil Mickleson and Scott Stallings as the Tour sets up for the U.S. Open. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from Merion to talk about his interview with Lee Westwood as well as the weather and the shape of the golf course after all the rain. Close to 6 inches of rain has fallen on the course in less than a week. Todd also talks about the expectations of low numbers on the score at Merion. Holly and Todd talk about Phil Mickelson's whirlwind trip back and forth to the West Coast. Wednesday Phil flew out to attend his daughter's 8th grade graduation and then is supposed to arrive in the Philadelphia area around 4:15 in the morning and tee off a few hours later for his first round of the 113th U.S. Open. Todd is not sure if Phil is giving himself the best opportunity to win the major he so desperately wants. Todd and Holly also discuss the focused mindset of Webb Simpson and the chances of Pennsylvania native Jim Furyk. Todd feels that Rory McIlroy is not in the right spot with his game to win this major. Todd feels that Rory's switch of 14 clubs in his bag when he signed with Nike. Todd feels that it takes any player a while to adjust to any equipment changes they make and feels that it could take Rory until the final major of the season before he is completely dialed in with his new clubs. Philadelphia Daily News' Mike Kern, calls in from the press area in Merion to talk about the weather on the eve of the U.S. Open. Mike has written a series of article about Merion hosting the U.S. Open. "The thing about Merion is that the rough is always tough and needs to be that way since the course is short."  Mike said that the rough is akin to rough on the Tour about 10-15 years ago. Tony Leodora, Golfstyles Magazine and host of Golf Talk Live, calls in to wrap up the show. Tony and Holly talk about Ben Hogan's famed 1-ron shot at Merion. Tony said that he favors the older players to do well at Merion because of their patience and experience. Those two elements are really the key to winning the 113th U.S. Open.

Host Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking everything U.S. Open preview and the wrap up of the FedEx St Jude Classic.  Dustin Johnson won Listen to sound bytes from Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods', Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson on their preparations for the U.S. Open. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the team about the U.S. Open and all the story lines around it. Bob feels that Olympic doesn't usually bode well for the star players or the favorite. He wouldn't be surprised if that didn't continue with someone off the radar winning the year's second major. Players will start on Hole 1 and Hole 9 because it is closer to the clubhouse. Holly and Rich talk about Tuck and O'Neil's upcoming Monday after the Majors event at Shingle Creek Open. www.espnflorida.com Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from Olympic and talks about the beauty of the area surrounding Olympic. Also about the 14-year-old boy from China, Andy Zhang, who qualified as an alternate for the U.S. Open. Then he got the call Tuesday from the USGA and accepted the invitation to play in the tournament.  Also, Dennis Miller from Youngstown, Ohio finally made the cut for the U.S. Open after 12 tries. He made it in a playoff after his ball hung on the lip of the cup and finally fell in.  Todd also talks about Casey Martin being able to play and ride a cart due to his circulatory problem in his leg. Also, a lot of other stories at Olympic. Jeff Babineau, Editor Golfweek, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich from the U.S. Open.  Jeff talks about some of the "other" notable golfers and their chances at the Open. Jeff feels that players need a lot of heart to play the course because of its difficulties. If they miss a shot or two, not to let it get them down. The trio talks about Phil Mickelson's chances and the fact that he is a U.S. Open five-time runner up there needs to win one to complete his resume'. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to wrap up the show from Olympic and talks about the inland fog coming in from the ocean and the moisture in the area even though there won't be any rain to speak of, according to the forecast. Jeff talks about Graham McDowell and his chances after missing a few cuts of late. Also Ricky Fowler's chances and how well he has been playing of late with the exception of shooting in the 80s.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio wrapping up the U.S. Open won by Justin Rose. Phil Mickelson finished in 2nd for a record 6th time at the Open. Scott is the first Brit to win since Tony Jacklin won more than 30 years ago.  Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the U.S. Open. Todd was sating that if you followed Justin Rose's Tour path, you should've seen this coming. It should be no surprise. Since 2010, his breakout year, he has been on the upward path. Todd wonders how Rose will deal with the the pressure after winning a Major championship.  Holly and Todd talk about Steve Stricker's errant shot on the 2nd hole and the fact that he was able to fight back but unfortunately come up short. After Saturday's round, Todd interviewed Phil and Phil said that he was hitting the ball the best he'd ever at the U.S. Open and that he was in the best position to win the trophy that he covets and cherishes the most. Todd felt that may force Phil to press on Sunday and that is what it seemed he did. Todd said that of the past 19 major championships, there have been 18 different winners and neither have been Tiger or Phil. Todd and Holly wrap up the segment talking briefly about Tiger Woods' injury and it preventing him from playing in his tournament. Dr. Gio Valiante, Sports Psychologist and Mental Golf Coach of Justin Rose and author of Fearless Golf calls in to talk to Holly and Rich. Dr Gio talks about Justin's focus that he learned from Fearless Golf. Repeating the same routine before each and every shot. Preparation is the key and that his golfers possess  Dr Gio feels that Confidence and Motivation are two key hallmarks of the game that need to be protected. Golfers take a roller coaster ride while playing golf and he said that golfers can get easily burnout. Players need to get time away from the game. He said it is good to know why you play the game and he did a survey asking players why they play. For the love of the game, or they enjoyed some sort of reward, attention or accolade The doctor, recently named the guru of the year by The Golf Channel, has released his second book "Golf Flow," which is a 10 year study of golfers when they get into a zone while playing. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to wrap up the U.S. Open recap show. Bob feels that if a golfer was just a fraction off Merion would expose that and it did to several golfers. Bob and Holly talk about Jason Day and how he "shows up" in the major championships and plays extremely well, but only has one win on Tour. Holly talks to Bob about Hunter Mahan having a tie of the lead before the final holes of the Open and wasn't able to close it out. Bob talks about how close the out of bounds being only a yard off the green and forcing players to put right. Bob talked about how the USGA set up Merion and how tough it was.

Host Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking all things golf. Webb Simpson wins the U.S. Open at Olympic. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from the Travelers Championship to talk to the duo about the U.S. Open. Todd shares about his experience playing Olympic the Monday after the U.S. Open by winning a media lottery. Webb Simpson really did well on Saturday to set himself up for his win on Sunday. When Todd spoke with Webb Saturday before his round, Webb's goal was to go out and shoot a 68 after being +5 after the first two days. Webb did just that on Saturday and posted the same score of 68 on Sunday for the eventual win. Webb's victories have been graduating up from his first win on the PGA Tour and then won in a playoff before winning the U.S. Open. Todd talked to Jim Furyk after his final round at the U.S. Open and his trouble on 16 on Sunday after the USGA had moved the pin up 100 yards.  The same thing has happened to legends in the game to include Phil Mickelson. Jim said that it will take him a few days to get over it.  Todd also talks to Holly about Lee Westwood's chances of winning the Open Championship for his first major. Also talk about Tiger's unraveling on Sunday. The duo talks about Tiger and how his life has changed over the past 1 and 1/2 years and how it has affected his mental game. Bruce Berlet, who has covered golf in Connecticut for more than 40 years, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the US Open and the upcoming Travelers Championship. The Travelers has always had a great draw of Tour players following the U.S. Open and they have done that by offering extra special services and travel arrangements for the players, their families and their caddies. Bruce talks about how fan friendly the tournament is maybe second to only Phoenix. Bruce also talks about the storied history of the now Travelers Championship there at the TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to wrap up the Show. Jeff talks about the U.S. Open and how it unfolded at the end. Graeme McDowell's chances as well as Jim Furyk. Simpson never grabbed the lead until after he was in the clubhouse.

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich B are in the studio as the LPGA gears up for the 3rd major of the season. Holly talks about the record setting opportunities for Inbee Park who has already won the first two LPGA majors of the season. Park has 5 wins so far this season and is ranked as the #1 golfer on the LPGA. The AT&T National is also on tap as well as the U.S. Senior Open Championship in Pittsburgh, PA.  Ken Duke won the Travelers Championship using Aldila's new graphite Tour Irons featuring RIP Technology and Aldila's new Tour Green shafts in his fairway woods.  Holly also mentioned that the Space Coast Pro Golf Tour (SCPGT)  presented by Edwin Watts will return in October.  Every tournament winner is guaranteed a $5,000 1st place check. Rich B pleads with all golfers to make sure that they spend the few dollars to buy a bag tag and attach it to their golf bag to help easily identify clubs on the course or at the pro shop. Thousands of dollars on equipment is definitely worth identifying them with a tag! Global Golf Post's Steve Eubanks calls in to talk about the upcoming U.S. Women's Open and Inbee Park's quest for history. Steve feels that she is the best putter on Tour and that is the reason she's #1. He feels that Park will win the U.S. Open and another major down the road. Holly asks about the Americans in the draw. Stacey Lewis, Christie Kerr and Paula Creamer. Where's Yani Tseng? Holly and Steve also talk about the U.S. chances in the upcoming Solheim Cup. Steve also talks about the wonderful story of Ken Duke's win at the Travelers Championship.  Holly also talks about the Space Coast Pro Golf Tour (SCPGT) presented by Edwin Watts will have 39 events. Association with Mike Bender. New owners Brian Schindler and Jeffery Bernstein. Dr. Bob Winters, Mental Conditioning Coach, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about golf. Dr. Bob says you have to ask yourself "Am I playing to play great ... or am I playing not to mess up? Unfortunately players sabotage their talent sometimes. The key is to balance everything. Dr. Bob says you have to have this core belief ... "If it is to be it has to begin and end with me."   Dr Bob says as players we become obsessed with making a certain score. You have to stay in the moment and focus on the shot that is in front of you. Golfers can check out his Golf Profile, which is cutting-edge web-based technology. World renowned Golf Psychologist Dr. Robert Winters of the David Leadbetter Academy interprets your profile scores and goes one-on-one with you as your personal coach through customized video analysis explaining your scores and offering his personal tips to help you develop more confidence and reach your full potential. Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich B about the past weekend's PGA Tour as well as what's ahead. Bubba Watson grumbling with his caddie. Jeff feels that since Bubba has won a major he has put pressure on himself. Bubba's caddie convinced him to use a 9-iron and Bubba didn't want to do it and it didn't work out. Bubba let him know it. 

NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and kick off the show talking about the LPGA.  Holly and Rich return after the Fourth of July holiday break. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk about the LPGA and Inbee Park winning her 3rd Major in  a row. The LPGA added a 5th Major last year.  Todd also talks to Holly about Jonas Blixt, who shot a final round 67 to win The Greenbrier Classic, the second Tour win of his career and will be headed to Augusta now.  Holly and Todd talk about the upcoming British Open and some of the players chances. Graeme McDowell just won the Alstom Open de France on the European Tour. Todd feels that Phil Mickelson has been pressing and that he takes his losses very personally. Phil feels pretty good about his chances at the Open. Tiger is coming off an injury and not playing for a while. Todd feels that Muirfield is the most "Amercianized" of the Open Championships in the past 10 years.  Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, calls in to talk about The John Deere Classic and the field. Some top PGA Tour players are opting out of the John Deere and competing in the Scottish Open while others chose to go to Muirfield a week early to prepare for the British Open. Vartan Kupelian, PGA Tour, former writer Detroit News, calls in to talk about the Champions Tour and how all of their Major championships are compacted. Vartan talks about Fred Couples, Duffy Waldorf, Kenny Perry and Tom Watson among other notables.  The Golf Insiders returns next Wednesday between 6-7 p.m. on AM 740 The Game to preview the British Open.

Host Holly G and Rich B are in the studio back from vacation and are talking to Bob Harig, ESPN.com, start off talking about the unlikeliness of Ted Potter Jr and Troy Kelly ending up in a playoff at the Greenbrier Classic.  The duo also talks about Tiger and Phil both missing the cut at The Greenbrier, which has never happened before, where the two have missed the cut at the same tournament since turning pro. Bob also talks to Holly about the upcoming Open Championship and how the course is set up with 3 Par 3s on the front 9 and finishing with 4 straight Par 4s on the back 9 at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club about 30 miles south of London, England.  Holly asks Bob about the Big 3, or the Top 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking, Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood. Brian Hewitt, Global Golf Post Editor, calls in to talk to Rich and Holly about all things around the world of golf. Bob talks about the weather at the British Open and how it is supposed to be cold and wet.  The last 15 majors have all be won by 15 different players. Brian also researched that the World #1 has fared at the Open Championship. Since 1986 106 majors, the #1 player going into those championships has only won 14 times, and 11 of the 14 was Tiger. #1 Luke Donald has already been over practicing on his long game at Royal Lytham. Holly asks Brian if he thinks Tiger will surpass Jack for the most major titles. Brian doesn't feel that Tiger is dominant any longer, but he is dangerous. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about covering the Open Championship and how close it is to the third major of the season. Jeff discusses the Champions Tour and the U.S. Women's Open. Na Yeon Choi shot a 65 on Saturday when the Field's average was 77 en route to her first Major win. Holly talks to Jeff about the upcoming Greenbrier Classic. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to the duo about the British Open. Todd feels that this is the most unpredictable of all majors due to the weather.Todd feels that Tom Watson may be in the mix on the weekend. If there is a setup that favors Luke Donald, this is the Major for him.

Host Holly G and Rich B are in studio as golf heads and kickoff the show congratulating Zach Johnson on his big win at the John Deere Classic. Mike Bender, former golf teacher at Timacuan Golf Club was on Johnson's bag, as his regular caddy was playing in a tournament on the Senior Open Championship. Brian Hewitt, Global Golf Post editor nearly 400,000 subscribers, talks about the season's third major, the Open Championship. Brian was saying that the winner of the tournament will be declared the Champion Golfer of the Year. With all the rain in England of late, the golf course will be green and the speed of the greens will be a little slower. As always the weather plays an integral part of the Open Championship and determines whether you are 15 over or 16-under par. Brian and Holly talk about the top 3 players in the World and how they may fare at the Open? Brian has Tiger and Luke Donald in the pool for the top two at the Open Championship. Brian has a sense that Luke Donald, the #1 in the World, might be the week he gets it done. Follow Brian at (www.globalgolfpost.com) After the break, Rich and Holly talk about Roger Chapman wins the Senior PGA Championship. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the Open Championship.  Todd talks about how Tiger's short game is not as good as it used to be and he doesn't think Tiger will do as well. Todd feels that Tiger is NOT the favorite even though odds makers have him as such.  If the course was faster and firmer, then Tiger would be the favorite. But since it won't be, Todd doesn't like Tiger as the Champion. He still doesn't feel Tiger is at the top of his game. Luke Donald or Lee Westwood's chances at winning their first major. Luke doesn't start well at major championships and Todd feels that would be the key for Luke if he starts well, he could finish well. As for Westwood, Todd doesn't like his chances either because his short game is not great. For the Open Championship, you have to get up and down a good bit. Follow Todd at  (www.golfchannel.com) Todd feels that an Englishman will win the Open Championship. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel/Tribune Newspapers, calls in from the Open Championship in the U.K., to wrap up the Show.  Jeff tells listeners that the weather will be way better than previously expected. The bunkers are penal enough as is with a multitude of them at Royal Lytham, but Jeff says with the rain of late there on top of the type of  sand, bunker play will be heavier and clumpy. Jeff picked four Europeans including Justin Rose, Lee Westwood, Padraig Harrington and Retief Goosen. Follow Jeff on his blog at (http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports-golf/)

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Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about local golfer Sean Gorgone, Sweetwater Country Club Pro, who placed second at the NFPGA Professional National Championship at World Woods Golf Club July 26 and is trying to qualify for the Nationwide Tour. ESPN.com's Bob Harig calls in to talk to the duo about Tiger Woods' firing of caddie Steve Williams. Steve had came back from New Zealand figuring that Tiger would be playing and when Tiger didn't the opportunity to caddie for Adam Scott arose. Bob also discusses The Greenbrier Classic and the changes to the course since Stuart Appleby shot a 59 last year and went on to win the event. The team talks to Global Golf Post's Brian Hewitt about golfers abroad, like Canadian Pro Adam Hadwin, playing on a sponsor's exemption, who finished tied for fourth at the RBC Canadian Open. Brian also talks about the sport of golf "getting over Tiger Woods" with focus on Rory McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler. The trio also talks about the Women's British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links and how Yani Tseng will do? Brian comments on the poor scheduling on the Champions Tour having two major tournaments back to back. Holly mentions the LPGA scheduling their Majors so close together this season. Northern Islanders success on the PGA Tour of late. Golf Channel's Todd Lewis calls in to talk about Sean O'Hair's win at the RBC Canadian Open and the upcoming Greenbrier Classic.Todd comments on the fact that a lot of the golfers are playing in the final events of the regular season gearing up for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Orlando Sentinel's Jeff Shain wraps up the show talking about Tiger's parting ways with Steve Williams and the fact that he has one more change to his game. Odd that he would want to fire his right-hand man after 13 years and Stevie's potential replacement.

Host Holly G and special guest host Jay Golden, teaching Pro at Winter Pines Golf Course in Winter Park are in the studio talking golf.  Jay talks about the problem with Tiger's putting and leaving it short. Jay talks about Dave Pelz and his numerous experiments on putting. Pelz's conclusion was that you need to hit a putt with the speed enough to roll past the hole 18 inches. Why were some many putts coming up short? Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from Akron, site of the upcoming World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational and talks about his article on Adam Scott and how he is doing after his Open Championship collapse.  Bob and Jay also talk about the equipment in today's game and how it has changed over the years. Holly and Bob also discuss the last major of the season, the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course. The conditions and how Tiger and others may fare? Jeff Babineau, Editor of Golfweek, calls in and talks about Scott Piercy's ability to outlast the field at the RBC Canadian Open.  Jay and Jeff talk about how a major championship should test the player's entire game. Jeff talks about Tiger's conservative approach at the last Major. Holly asks Jeff about the potential upcoming ban on anchoring the putter to your body. Jeff mentions that it's legal at the time according to the rules. Some players are made to feel like they are doing something illegal when they are not. Jeff mentions that he feels that if it keeps people in the game that they should allow it. The trio also talk about Jeff's article on Adam Scott and Stevie Williams getting together after Adam Scott lost the Open and discussing the results. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in from the Bridgestone to talk to Holly and Jay. Jeff explains what the World Golf Championships are about. It was designed to create avenue that the best golfers could come together and compete more often outside the majors. The trio talk about the WGC Bridgestone right before the final major of the season. It used to be Tiger's tournament. Jay and Jeff discuss Rod Perry who is a local golfer that is now qualified to compete in the upcoming PGA Championship. Jeff wraps up the show talking to Holly about the upcoming Ryder Cup. Jeff feels that it is going to be a lot of fresh faces at Medinah.

Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and start off the show by reviewing last week's wins for Scott Stallings wins the Greenbrier Classic in a playoff defeating Bill Haas and Bob Estes as well as Olin Browne winning his first Major at the U.S. Senior Open Championship. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk about the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational field as well as Tiger's return to golf. Bob feels that the expectations for Tiger should be somewhat tempered since we don't know how much has he worked on his game? Not sure how much Tiger was able to get on the course and play golf and not just hit on the range and chip and putt. Holly and Bob talk about the life-changing win for Scott Stallings at the Greenbrier. Now he is able to play at the WGC this weekend and play in the 2012 Masters. Rory McIlroy announces that he will resume his PGA Tour membership in 2012. Canadian David Byrne, winner of Big Break Indian Wells, calls in and talks with the team about how his life has changed by winning Big Break and how his mother was there for him the whole time taking him to practice. Jeff Shain from the Orlando Sentinel calls in to talk about Rory McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour next season as well as Tiger practicing at The Medalist Golf Club in the Jupiter, Fla. area and the changes Tiger has made in his game. Jeff also talks with the team about Yani Tseng winning five majors -- the youngest golfer ever to win five majors. Cabin Bluff Woodbine, Ga., Andy the Director of Sales, calls in and wraps up the show talking about Cabin Bluff and everything there is to see there for the whole family.  Davis Love III golf course, deep sea fishing, boat cruises, hiking, hunting, etc. www.cabinbluff.com

Holly G is joined in the studio by Michael Jamison, International Network of Golf, Sean Gorgone, PGA Class A Pro. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from S.C. to talk about the PGA Championship and the changes to the grass and the wind that surrounds the course and how it affects the play. Todd also comments that this is the longest golf course. Holly asks Todd who he thinks will do well at the event and how the play of some of the players play of lately will affect them. Mike Jamison talks with Todd about the fact that players are ready to play once they leave the Web.com Tour, like Keegan Bradley is doing. Todd also mentions that Tiger is not as formidable as he has been in the past where players didn't think they could beat him. Todd also mentions a heated debate segment upcoming on the Golf Channel about the status of Anchoring the Putter. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in from S.C and updates everyone on the weather and how much rain has been falling in the area and how it may affect the tournament. Jeff discusses Tiger's putting and how it is improving of late. Holly and Jeff review Furyk's collapse and failure to close the deal at the Bridgestone Invitational where Keegan Bradley walked away with the tournament title. Jeff feels like Dustin Johnson to win the PGA Championship. Dr Bob Winters, calls in and talks about what it takes to get in the right state of mind to play golf. Bob mentions that it is 72 holes of golf and nothing is over until the end of the tournament. You have to keep playing until the game is over and you can't really try to protect the green. Jim Furyk shot a 69 but Bradley shot a 64 to win. Sean asks Dr. Bob about Tiger. Dr. Bob feels that Tiger needs to take it one play at a time and go back to his basic mental fundamentals. That is how he won so many championships and if he wants to beat Jack's record, Tiger needs to go back to the mental basics and he can do it. Dr. Bob Winters is teaching out of the David Leadbetter Academy and can be reached online at www.DrBobWinters.com. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the team about the weather at Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean), Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Bob discusses the player's take on the golf course there and how most have been very complimentary so far about the cours. Bob feels that may change depending upon the weather as the tournament gets underway. Holly asks Bob if there is someone flying under the radar who might step to the front and win the PGA Championship? So much parody on the Tour of late.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio after Holly spent the week in New York covering the season's final major, The PGA Championship.  Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in and talks about the play of the 2013 PGA Champion Jason Dufner as well as Jim Furyk's play on the final day of the major.  Bob also talks about the upcoming FedEx Cup Playoffs and the pros and cons of how the playoffs are set up and the controversial qualifying regiment.  Bob also likes the fact that now the FedEx Cup Playoffs will end the season and how the schedule will start for the 2013-14 season. Holly and Rich also welcome Rod Perry, 2013 PGA Professional National Champion, to the show. Perry was one of the PGA pros to qualify for the PGA Championship and compete in Rochester agains the heavy hitters of the PGA Tour. With the win Rod automatically earned exemptions for 6 PGA Tour events in 2014. The 3 opposite the major championships and then 3 of his choice. Holly talks with Rod about the differences in the turf at Florida where he normally plays and in N.Y. and the brutal rough at Oak Hill.  Rod is the club pro at Port Orange Crane Lakes Golf and Country Club. Rod will be traveling to England in mid September to compete in the 26th PGA Cup Matches. The Top 10 United States PGA Club professionals against the Top 10 from Great Britain & Ireland.  Holly and Rich wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk speaking with Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, about the upcoming Solheim Cup in Colorado. The golf ball travels a little bit further in Colorado and he feels that distance will be a factor. There are a lot of undulations in the greens so where you drive it to will go a long way. Holly brings up that there are a total of 10 rookies competing at this year's Solheim Cup. Steve said that every time in the past there is a rookie who shows up and surprises everyone during the competition. Holly talks to Steve about the success of Global Golf Post putting out a daily issue during the season's final major.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and are joined on the phone by Bob Harrig, ESPN.com. The trio talks about Rory McIlroy's big win at the PGA Championship. Bob and Rich talk about the huge European showing at the PGA Championship with most of the Top 10 finishers being European. Bob and Holly also talk about Tiger and Rory. Bob Baldassari, Senior Director of Player Development, PGA of America, calls in and talks about the PGA Championship and everything else that went on at Kiawah Island Resort (Ocean), Kiawah Island, South Carolina during the week of the PGA Championship. Bob also talks about the upcoming events for the Juniors and growing the game of golf. The PGA of America comprises 27,000 men and women professionals with one singular goal in mind - to make the game of golf more enjoyable for you. Bob also talks about beginner golfers and the It's Okay rules that make it more fun for golfers who are just starting out to use until they learn the game. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from Greensboro to talk to Holly and Rich B about golf . Todd talks about Rory's big win and how effortlessly he seemed to play over the weekend. Todd also talks about the spotlight now being more on Rory much as it has been on Tiger for years. Todd discusses the changes to the greens at the Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina and how the greens will be a lot faster than they were in the past and how that will affect the scoring. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about Rory's win. Jeff talks about the horrendous traffic backup issues in the South Carolina area around the PGA Championship. Jeff talks about the young talent on the Ryder Cup and that Davis Love III has to pick some veterans ... like Stricker and Furyk. Jeff Babineau, Golfweek Editor, wraps up the show with his thoughts about the PGA Championship and the redesigned Golfweek.com web site.

Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and start off the show talking to ESPN Radio 1080's Jerry O'Neill of the weekly Tuck and O'Neill radio show. Jerry's was the captain of the winning team at the Rosen Cup one of the Monday After The Majors events that was recently held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Course. The teams compete in a Ryder Cup format. Bob Harig from ESPN.com calls in to talk about Keegan Bradley's victory at the PGA Championship. It was Bradley's first major that he had ever played in and he came from behind to win it in dramatic fashion. Orlando Sentinel's Jeff Shain calls in to talk to the team about the PGA Championship. Also Bradley is the only two time winner this year that has a Major as one of his two victories, making him a candidate for Player of The Year and Rookie of The Year. The show wraps up with Mark Bradley, Keegan Bradley's father and Head Golf Professional at Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, calling in to talk about his son's recent win of the PGA Championship. His dad talks about Keegan's love for the game early on and put in many, many hours. Skiing is a huge part of the Bradley's life and Keegan used to compete in the winter skiing and then playing golf in the summer. Keegan made the switch full time to golf in his sophomore year.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.   Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the eve of The Barclays, the kickoff to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Holly and Rich talk about Patrick Reed's win at the Wyndham Championship with his caddy and wife. Reed won in a playoff against Jordan Spieth. The U.S. Amateur Championship won by Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, the Solheim Cup won by the European team and Reed's win at the Wyndham Championship dominated the golf airwaves this past weekend. Senior Professional National Club Championship at Reunion with seven spots at stake for the Nationals.  Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from The Barclays to talk to Holly and Rich about and the first stage of the FedEx Cup Playoffs (FedEx Cup 101). The course has been changed so it is not as tough which Bob feels maybe a good thing to let the players go after it in a birdie fest.  Bob and Holly talk about Tiger's stiff neck after sleeping in an uncomfortable bed.  Bob talks about how the points have changed. Each win in the regular season of the PGA Tour is 500 pts. If you win one FedEx Cup event, it is 2,500 points or the equivalent of 5 PGA Tour wins. Now you have to perform in the playoffs. If you finish in the Top 30 at the end of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, you automatically qualify you for the first 3 Major championships in 2014 if you are not already there. Bob feels that the when it is all said and done, finishing in the Top 30 at the end of this season is not a whole reflection of the entire season.  The positive of the FedEx Cup is that for the next 5 weeks draws the attention of the world as some of the best players are still competing at the end of the season. Bob's pick on ESPN.com is Webb Simpson to win the first event. The Golf Insiders welcomes Michael Collins senior golf analyst from ESPN to the show. Michael got his start to golf as a caddy on the Nationwide Tour. He blogs and tweets at the PGA Championship and conducts a Golf Cast at each of the majors. Michael who is a professed one finger typer talks about what is the most fun for him on the job. Hanging out with his friends. Michael says he is the same on and off the camera.  Global Golf Post's Steve Eubanks calls in to wrap the show and wrap the Solheim Cup. Steve feels that the Europeans were able to close well, even after being All Square or behind in the match and being able to come from behind on Holes 16-18 and win. He loves Charley Hull and he natural flow and natural talent. Holly also talks about Caroline Hedwell who went 5-0 for the European.  Steve commented that Lexi Thompson hit the ball far but teammate Gernia Piller was by far the longest hitter at the Solheim Cup. 

Holly G s in the studio with Rich B and special guest Phillip Jaffe, PGA Member/Teaching Professional and Designer of Palmbird Putter Grips. The duo talks about Sergio Garcia's Monday finish with his new caddy. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in and talks about Sergio Garcia's long overdue win at the Wyndham Championship. Bob had actually picked Sergio to win. The trio also talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup selections for Davis Love III. Furyk, Stricker, and maybe Hunter Mahan and Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler or Brandt Snedeker. Bob also talks about the FedEx Cup Playoffs and how it keeps the top players around after the PGA Championship whereas before the FedEx Cup, players were very sporadic where they played or if they even played the rest of the year. Bob and Holly also talk about how they might improve the FedEx Cup playoffs so that it is a lot easy to understand.  Bob says its hard for the players to know where they stand let alone the fans know who is winning. Holly and Rich B talk about the upcoming World Amateur Handicap Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with Chris King. More than 3,000 golfers from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries vie to become world champion. The largest and most fun-filled amateur golf tournament on the planet was first played back in 1984 with 684 participants. The tournament is played on approximately 60 different Myrtle Beach area courses, including several Top 100 public layouts, and each flight plays a different course each day. www.worldamgolf.com Phillip Jaffe, PGA Member/Teaching Professional and Designer of Palmbird Putter Grips keeps the club head online and helps you make a lot of short putts. It is designed after the bird of paradise flower. The PalmBird’s Design, covers a larger surface area in your palms, which allows the putting stroke to be initiated from the shoulders instead of the hands and wrists and is naturally back weighted. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to talk to Rich B and Holly G about Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore being accepted as members at Augusta National.  Jeff talks with the team about the two-year vetting process to get accepted as a member.  Jeff also gives his thoughts about The Barclays and the rest of the Playoffs for the FedEx Cup. Holly will be at the World Am in Myrtle Beach doing the Golf Insiders Show.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about the first round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.  In honor of the FedEx Cup and the end of the season, The Golf Insiders is giving away a Stay and Play Giveaway package to Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast to help celebrate the reopening of its Conservatory Course. To register go to the Events page on The Golf Insiders. The package is valued at $650. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the Deutsche Bank to talk to Holly and Rich B about Adam Scott winning The Barclays as well as the second stage of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.  Bob talks about Tiger's health as well as Justin Rose being overshadowed at The Barclays by what was going on with Tiger's health. Tiger Woods went to his knees on the 13th Hole after hitting a shot. Rose came within a shot of coming back and winning the tournament. Check out Bob's story on Tiger's chances of winning the FedEx Cup. Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to the show and talks about Tiger and Adam Scott's chances of winning the Player of the Year honors. Rich and Steve discuss Tiger's swing and how violent to the body it is. Holly talks to Steve about Lydia Ko repeating as the winner of the Canadian Open as an amateur. Holly and Steve also talk about the Solheim Cup. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from the Deutsche Bank to wrap up the show talking about all things golf especially The FedEx Cup. The main topic is Tiger and his health, especially being the #1 player in the world.  Don't forget to register for the Hammock Beach Stay and Play giveaway on The Golf Insiders Events page. 

Rich Bianco is in the studio with special guest Peter Kessler, "The Voice of Golf". The show is joined in progress as the two are talking about Watney's success and the FedEx Cup playoffs. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to join the discussion about the FedEx Cup Playoffs with Rich and Peter. Bob's point is that Nick Watney is taking advantage of his win at the Barclays, the only win this season. His best finish prior to that was 8th, but now he is right there in the mix with all the golfers who have played well all year. Fair or not? That's the way the FedEx Cup is set up for now. Bob also brings up the point if people are expecting too much of Tiger with all that he has been through?  His age, his injuries, his personal life. He is back to second in the standings and if you take away the name Tiger Woods, everyone else would be a major success story. Rich B and Bob talked about the upcoming Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston, Norton, Mass. Adam Scott is Bob Harig's pick. Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk about the Ryder Cup and Europe's team. The duo talks about Gary Woodland's success last year and didn't qualify for the Top 125 this year as he has been battling injuries. Todd feels that he will get healthy and come back strong in 2013. Todd talks about the Deutsche Bank Championship and how it differs from Beth Page and it may be the easiest course of the four in the FedEx Cup Playoffs this year. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to talk to the duo about the LPGA and the Tour's youngest winner, 15 year old Lidia Ko from New Zealand who was born is South Korea. Peter brings up the point that Suzanne Petterson has not dominated the Tour like one would think she could with all of her abilities. Jeff also talks about Watney's success and the rest of the FedEx Cup. Chris King, communications director for marketing cooperative Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, calls in from the World Golf Amateur's 19th Hole to wrap up the show and update the status of the weather and how the tournament has been going at the tournament. The 29th Annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship features approximately 3,100 players.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  In honor of the FedEx Cup and the end of the season, The Golf Insiders is giving away a Stay and Play Giveaway package to Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast to help celebrate the reopening of its Conservatory Course. To register go to the Events page on The Golf Insiders. The package is valued at $650. The winner will be announces live on the Sept. 25 Golf Insiders Show. Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and Henrik Stenson's big win that catapulted him to the top of the FedEx Cup standings ahead of Tiger Woods.  Ian Poulter climbed significantly in the FedEx Cup Standings after a great showing at the Deutsche Bank. Graham DeLaet moved into 5th place with steady performances. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about Henrik Stenson's win and his great play all year. Holly and Bob also talk about Trevor Immelman's win on the Web.com Tour to regain his PGA Tour card. Immelman had been plagued by injuries almost ever since he won the Masters several years ago. Bob talks about the limited schedule of Steve Stricker and how he is spending more time with his family. Stricker finished second at the Deutsche Bank and played his way on to the President's Cup.  The trio talks about Jordan Spieth and Webb Simpson being picked for the President's Cup by Captain Fred Couples. Bob feels that going forward with international and team competition that it's good to get a young player or two on the team to get them that experience.  Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst from ESPN, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich B about Tiger, the President's Cup picks, and more. Michael and Rich talk about Michael's video on Lydia Ko's decision not to turn pro. Michael, Rich and Holly also talk about young players in general who are faced with the decision to take the money and go pro or not. Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to talk to break down the Web.com Tour 4 tournament final. The Top 25 on the Money List already have the PGA Tour card for next year.  Now they move on and compete with the guys from the PGA Tour who finished 126-200 on the PGA Tour in FedEx Cup Tour as well as the Top 75 total on the Web.com battle it out for 25 spots on the PGA Tour in this 4 series event.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  In honor of the FedEx Cup and the end of the season, The Golf Insiders is giving away a Stay and Play Giveaway package to Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast to help celebrate the reopening of its Conservatory Course. To register go to the Events page on The Golf Insiders. The package is valued at $650. The winner will be announces live on the Sept. 25 Golf Insiders Show. Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the eve of the the third leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. As the PGA Tour turns its attention to Conway Farms in the Chicago area for the BMW Championship. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the media center at the BMW to talk about the golf course and give listeners the lay of the land.  Bob talks about Luke Donald is a member at Conway Farms. Bob also talks about the predicted weather change. Seventy players are competing in the FedEx Cup playoffs and the Top 30 spots move on to the Tour Championship next week. The winner of the FedEx Cup playoffs wins an additional $10 million.Bob said that Jim Furyk is the only one of the FedEx Cup winners who has not been in the Top 5 at the start of the final even and went on to win the Tour Championship. Bob said that Luke Donald, Ian Poulter, Rory McIlroy have more of a sense of urgency and need to play well at the BMW in order to make the move into the top 30. Holly talks to Jeff Bernstein, Business Development Director and Co-owner of The Space Coast Pro Tour (SCPT). The Space Coast Tour is a training ground for the Web.com Tour. The first of more than 35 two-day SCPT tournaments will be Oct. 21 and 22 at the Reunion Resort. The SCPT recently added a Women's Division to the Tour and all women who don't have a membership on the LPGA Tour can play on the Space Coast Pro Tour. The Mike Bender Golf Academy is the home base for the SCPT for practice, etc. The Space Coast Tour is affiliated with The Folds of Honor Foundation who will play a key role at the inaugural event at Reunion. Interested players can register now for one or many of the events.  Todd Lewis, Golf Channel, talks to Holly and Rich about the BMW Championship. Todd talks about the week break after the first two events and how that helps most of the players. Todd and Holly also talk about the Evian Masters, the 5th Major Championship on the LPGA Tour. Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, calls in to wrap up the show talking about the Web.com Tour finals. Jeff feels that there are about 9 players who have a legitimate shot at winning.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  In honor of the FedEx Cup and the end of the season, The Golf Insiders is giving away a Stay and Play Giveaway package to Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast to help celebrate the reopening of its Conservatory Course. To register go to the Events page on The Golf Insiders. The package is valued at $650. The winner will be announces live on the Sept. 25 Golf Insiders Show. Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the eve of the the final round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The duo discuss Zach Johnson's win at the BMW Championship and his play all this year, especially the last couple of months. Also mention Jim Furyk's 59. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich B from East Lake. Holly mentions that Bob was an Evans Scholar winner which is given to caddies.  The last tournament of the 2013 season. Bob mentions that the PGA Tour has finally drawn the line in the sand and said that the season end each year with the Tour Championship.  Holly and Rich talk about the Rules infractions with Bob and the fact that people are calling them in while watching them on TV or via other avenues. Bob said that as it stands now people can call in infractions and they have to be investigated. What other sport can do that? None! Holly talks to Bob about the movers on the FedEx Cup final 30 headed into the final event of the season. Winner of the Tour Championship have come from outside the top 5 heading into it. Almost every year of late that has happened. Bob says that he feels that Tiger really wants to win this final tournament to put to rest all the naysayers and solidify Player of The Year and make up for his not so stellar play at the BMW. Mike Bender, swing coach of Zach Johnson, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about Zach's win. Mike feels that Zach has been playing the most consistent golf of his PGA career. Zach actually took the first FedEx Cup event off to be in his brother's wedding. As it turns out he was able to get in a practice round at the site of the BMW Championship. Mike talks about how he and Zach reviewed Zach's swing earlier this season at The Mike Bender Golf Academy and compared it to the past. They identified how he had inadvertently got into a different set up which was affecting his game. After the correction, Zach got his confidence back and went on a roll.  Mike and Holly talk about Tour players choosing the number of tournaments that they want to play and how that affects them. Mike said that Zach likes to pick the golf courses and tournaments that fit his game.  Holly and Mike wrap up the segment talking about the Space Coast Pro Tour that Mike played on in the 70s and 80s making its return to Central Florida Oct. 21 at Reunion Golf Course. The Mike Bender Academy is the home practice and instructional facility for the upcoming Tour. Todd Lewis, the Golf Channel, calls in from East Lake to talk to Holly and Rich. Holly talks to Todd about Suzann Pettersen's win at Evian and the play of Lydia Ko.  Todd talks about the fact that Tiger will play the tournament at East Lake without playing a single hole on East Lake. Tiger has won at East Lake twice and finished second four times so he is pretty comfortable. The trio talk about Matt Kuchar's chances as well as some of the others.

Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking all things golf. They kick off the show talking about the Tour Championship with Bob Harig, ESPN.com. A lot of different possibilities, except for the top 5 in the standings. If McIlroy, Tiger, Watney, Mickelson or Snedeker wins, then they would win the FedEx Cup. Holly G and Bob talk about how all of the members of the Ryder Cup team are at the Tour Championship.  Bob makes the point that players who are competing in the Ryder Cup tee off on Friday with the same pressure as you would have if you were in a final Sunday. If you are in a Sunday final, you played well enough on the first three days to get into the final. For the Ryder Cup, you start off with that pressure. The three talk about the Tiger vs. Rory rivalry and if Tiger feels any intimidation. Bob likes Phil to win the FedEx Cup. He feels that Phil is playing really well right now and has played well in Atlanta. Holly and Rich are joined by Marty Perlmutter, President of the Leaderboard of Miami, to talk about an upcoming charity golf tournament to benefit the Greater Orlando Children's Miracle Network. The 10th Annual McLane Foodservice Golf Tournament will be Sept 29 at Falcon's Fire. Register at www.mclanecharitygolftournament.net or show up at 7:30 a.m. for an 8:30 tee off. $150 per person. The golf tournament annually raises money for the Children's Miracle Network and the Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando. The scramble golf tournament will include a skills challenge for all players, a live auction, helicopter ball drop and a couple of unique on-course games. Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in from East Lake to talk to the Golf Insiders about the course in Atlanta and the transformation of the area. Jeff also talks about the potential possibilities for any of the 30 participants. Jeff also talks to Holly about the Women's Open Championship and how well Paula Creamer and Jiyai Shin have played the past couple weeks. Shin won and Creamer finished 3rd. The two had played the week before in a 9 hole playoff that Shin won on Monday. Todd Lewis calls in to wrap up the show. Holly and Todd talk about the Freddy Couples being selected to the Hall of Fame and Steve Stricker named 2012 Payne Stewart Award recipient at East Lake. Todd likes Luke Donald.

Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the eve of the Ryder Cup.

Bob Harig from ESPN.com calls in from Medinah to talk about the atmosphere surrounding the Ryder Cup. A lot of people are there on Tuesday and Wednesday have shown up in droves to pack the stands and line the fairways to watch practice.

Holly and Bob talk about the fact that a lot of the European players are widely known in the U.S. due to the fact that some live here in the U.S. or just their notoriety on the Tour. Bob discusses that in the past the U.S. players have been unable to make key putts against their opponents.

Rich and Bob also talk about the idiosyncrasies of best ball and four ball that shows up in Ryder Cup competition. Your style of play changes depending upon your partner. You have to know your partner well and be able to hit shots when you need to. Bob feels that the key comes down to putting. The team that does that the best wins.

Brian Hewitt from Global Golf Post calls in from Medinah to talk about the Ryder Cup. Brian lived 30 years in the Chicago area and knows the courses well. Bob also talks about how many fans have shown up so early to support the competition.  It’s like the World Series and Super Bowl put together. Bob talks about Davis Love III’s approach with the team. The rough at Medinah Number 3 is almost like no rough at all the way that Davis Love has set up the course to “favor” the Americans. Two most important players Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods that need to play well. The main characteristic that both of them benefit from is no rough like Augusta where both have played well. Brian feels that players with the best Ryder Cup records are on the other side playing for the best are on the European side.

Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in from Medinah to talk about the pairings for the Ryder Cup and how that will affect each team. Jeff feels that the infusion of young players on the U.S. will help bring energy to that team. Holly and Jeff talk about possible weak links on the European team. Kaymer’s game has dropped off going from number 1 in the world and dropping out of the Top 20. Jeff feels that Nicloas Colsaerts will help the European Team. The trio also talks about the presence of the late Seve Ballesteros will be at the first Ryder Cup since his passing. Jeff points out that anyone with a hot putter has a chance to be a hero at the Ryder Cup.

PODCAST NOTE: Users can add The Golf Insiders podcast to their iPhone as an app now. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the night before the start of the 2013-2104 season start. The Frys.com Open is the first event.  The two kick off the show talking about the U.S.'s domination of the President's Cup. Holly talks about many of the headlines at the Presidents Cup. Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich first about the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays series that just ended. Holly asks Bob about the Presidents Cup 2013 and all the crazy headlines. Bob shared that there were a lot of things that were not golf that went on and compared it to the Ryder Cup. The two talk about the competition and the history of the Presidents Cup. Bob said that Graham DeLaet was "the player" on the International Team. Tiger Woods had to be the player on the U.S. side. He was the one who clinched it for the U.S. Jason Dufner had a really solid performance for the U.S. as well. Jeff Babineau, Golfweek editor, calls in to the show to talk to Holly and Rich about the streaker at the Presidents Cup. Jeff was "fortunately or unfortunately" there when it happened. Jeff commented on the fact that the event was closer than expected. Jeff also talks about the players for the U.S. and the pairings. Holly talks to Jeff about the upcoming Frys.com Open and this year it is the kickoff to the 2013-2014 season. Used to be the fall season, now counts toward the FedEx Cup playoffs.  Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from California to wrap up the show. Todd talks about the weather and how it affected the broadcasting of the event. It was shown tape delayed and that was about the only option for NBC.  Todd spent some time with Marc Leishman after the event and he spoke about the chemistry problem. The International Team really didn't know one another before the President's Cup. This is a team event.Todd talks to Holly about "the squirrel." Davis Love III was there at the second hole where the squirrel had fallen out of its nest. Love being the outdoorsmen picked up the squirrel and the rest is history. Todd also talks about the start of the season beginning this week and how that has changed from years past. 14 rookies on the Tour are looking forward to playing right away on the PGA Tour. Now you can earn 500 FedEx Cup points and an invitation to a major. Todd feels that by doing this a wrap-around season helps save these events and keep them relevant.  

Kevin Casey of Golfweek joins the show June 28, 2017.

Kevin Casey joins Holly and Will to talk about the U.S. Senior Open and how Bernhard Langer has established himself as the player to beat.

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

Bob Harig from ESPN joins the show June 21, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Jay are joined by Bob Harig who was unimpressed with the performance of Rickie Fowler this past weekend.

"The fact that he didn't really make it a game is kinda what bothers you. He wasn't really a factor on the final holes."

Like many of us. Bob was surprised by Koepka who emerged from a list of names on the leaderboard that most casual golf fans wouldn't recognize.

"He hasn't done all that much in his career prior to his U.S. Open win"

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Jay Golden

Inclement weather forces tee times to move up 2 hours Thursday and Friday. The pressure of Rory McIlroy has approaching three years without a major championship and Charley Hoffman silently having a great year with four top 20 finishes in his last five starts and more on this episode of The Golf Insiders. Originally aired August 2, 2017.

Gary Van Sickle says you can’t rule out Phil Mickelson at Royal Birkdale and fancying Jason Dufner for his second major.

“I’ve said he’s going to be in the Hall of Fame and people laugh at me.” - Gary Van Sickle on Zach Johnson

“You can never rule out Phil Mickelson. You never know he’s going to do.”

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On The Open Championship being wide open at Royal Birkdale, John Rahm as a budding star and Rahm’s ball marking faux pas at The Irish Open.

“It’s wide open” for who might take The Open Championship

“In golf you're self-policed, and that’s why it’s a big deal.” - @GaryVanSickle on John Rahm’s rules faux pas

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Golf Writers Association of America President, Gary VanSickle joins the show June 28, 2017.

Gary VanSickle joins the show this week to talk about team golf. Should changes be made to the Ryder and Presidents Cup? Gary makes a pitch for a 3-way Ryder Cup format adding an international squad to join the US and Europe squads.

"The US Teams are long overdue for widespread infusion of youth for the US Presidents Cup team."  

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Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

Golf Writers Association of America President, Gary VanSickle joins the show June 21, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Jay are joined by Gary VanSickle, who, like many of us, struggled to identify the main contender during the weekend at the U.S. Open. Gary notes that the course conditions were primed for birdies but the top groups from the weekend did not reflect that.

"You give these guys soft greens and it doesn't matter. You could put the pins in the bunkers and they'll still shoot low." - Gary VanSickle on course conditions

"If the course was so easy then why did the top players in the world not make the cut?" - Gary VanSickle on the criticism of Erin Hills

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Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Jay Golden

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Tiger Woods' former swing coach, Sean Foley, ESPN's Bob Harig, and the President of the Golf Writers Association of America, Gary VanSickle join the show May 17, 2017 to recap everything from The PLAYERS Championship.

After nearly losing his Tour card a few weeks ago, Ian Poulter found himself back in contention this past Sunday at The PLAYERS Championship. And while he was playing well, some could agrgue that he was playing it 'too safe'. 

“I thought he was playing to win by playing not to lose.” - Bob Harig, ESPN

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ESPN's Bob Harig joins the show June 7, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Bob Harig from ESPN joins the show to break down Jason Dufner's win at The Memorial and provide some behind the scenes details on Dufner's time training with Rickie Fowler. We also discuss what players can expect from the ever-challenging Erin Hills next week.

"Instead of letting it get him down, he hung in there. It was a heck of a performance." - Bob Harig, ESPN ________________________________________________________________________ 

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

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Dave Cordero, Director of Communications for the World Golf Hall of Fame joins the show May 24, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will are joined by Dave Cordero who is excited about the future of the World Golf Hall of Fame and the celebration of the game's history.

“We feel like this is a place that could really take off here in the next couple of years. I just can’t stress enough what a great spot this is for golf fans.” - Dave Cordero ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Bob Harig of ESPN and Todd Lewis of Golf Channel join the show March 29, 2017. Recapping Dustin Johnson's sweep of the WGC's with another win.

“He’s making it look easy”, said Harig of Dustin Johnson. Todd Lewis with thoughts on Phil Mickelson's recent solid play and chances at The Masters: “I would not be surprised if he is leading at The Masters.” ..."He feels like it’s technically and mechanically the best it’s ever been.”

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

 

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Bob Harig of ESPN joins the show April 26, 2017. This week, we break down Kevin Chappell's first PGA victory after 180 starts on Tour as well as preview the exciting new team format that will be in effect for this week's Zurich Classic in New Orleans.

On Kevin Chappell, "To birdie the 72nd hole, that was clutch. That’s a guy who can be a factor in Majors. Now that he’s busted that door down, there’s a good chance he can do it some more." - Bob Harig

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ESPN's Bob Harig joins the show May 31, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Bob Harig joins the show to discuss the latest news on Tiger Woods' arrest over the weekend. As conflicting reports pour in, Bob warns that it's too quick to jump to conclusions.

“We don’t really know yet. You have to be careful in my line of work until all the facts come in.” - Bob Harig, ESPN

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau and Gary Smits join the show May 10, 2017. This week, we preview The PLAYERS Championship, which features one of golf's most iconic holes and an unbelievably talented field of competitors this week. 

“It makes sense” to move The Players back to March. No sport is going to win that battle against football. Hopefully we can get back to a Florida swing.” - Gary Smits

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Tiger Woods' former swing coach, Sean Foley, ESPN's Bob Harig, and the President of the Golf Writers Association of America, Gary VanSickle join the show May 17, 2017 to recap everything from The PLAYERS Championship.

The PLAYERS Champion has been played at TPC Sawgrass since 1982. It has been played in May since 2007. Whether it's the timing of the tournament or the overly difficult nature of the course itself, Gary VanSickle voices the concern of many that something needs to change.

“I don’t know if March is going to be any better than May. That course is not fun to play. I don’t think they have the set up right.” - Gary VanSickle 

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After several blunders over the past few years, the USGA is under pressure to ensure that this year's US Open goes off without a hitch. While rules officials will be scattered across every hole at Erin Hills, the USGA is relatively helpless against the potentially inclement weather that threatens the area. Gary VanSickle reports that the US Open likes to air on the side of caution when it comes to weather, which may partially explain their decision to cut back the controversial fescue lining the fairways.

On the positive side, players may have an advantage on the greens which should make for some dramatic play over the weekend.

"“It’s hard to see the greens getting firm and fast with this weather.” - Gary VanSickle

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Golfweek's Jeff Babineau joins the show June 7, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Jeff Babineau calls in with the latest in US Open coverage. As the Tour's best players make their way to Wisconsin for some extra practice, they are learning that Erin Hills is going to be a challenge. The longer hitters may have the edge next week, but the biggest test will be on the players' endurance.

"The average age of recent Major winners is 33 and a half. I think that shows you need a little bit of seasoning to win the US Open." - Jeff Babineau, Golfweek ________________________________________________________________________ 

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GolfWeek's, Kevin Casey joins the show May 31, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Kevin Casey of GolfWeek reports LIVE from the NCAA Championship at Rich Harvest Farms where the Oklahoma Sooners take on the defending Oregon Ducks.

"Every single hole has it’s own identity. The course is in pristine condition with the Oklahoma University taking on defending champs Oregon University as the Sooners currently hold a 3-1-1 advantage with a heated finish winding down." - Kevin Casey 

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau and Gary Smits join the show May 10, 2017. This week, we preview The PLAYERS Championship, which features one of golf's most iconic holes and an unbelievably talented field of competitors this week. 

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Tiger Woods' former swing coach, Sean Foley, ESPN's Bob Harig, and the President of the Golf Writers Association of America, Gary VanSickle join the show May 17, 2017 to recap everything from The PLAYERS Championship.

This week, we get an insiders perspective on the 2017 PLAYERS Champion, Si Woo Kim as well as an analysis of Ian Pouler's conservative play coming down the stretch on Sunday. As exciting as this year's tournament was, viewer ratings seem to suggest a need for change. Is the design of TPC Sawgrass to blame? Or perhaps it should be moved from May back to March? Tune in to find out!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

ESPN's Bob Harig and Jeff Babineau from Golfweek join the show June 7, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will recap Jason Dufner's 5th PGA Tour win at The Memorial Tournament and look ahead to what players can expect from next week's US Open. Bob Harig and Jeff Babineau join the show to give us an insiders look at Erin Hills, which should test even the best players in the field next week. ________________________________________________________________________ 

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GolfWeek's Jeff Babineau, the Director of Communications for the World Golf Hall of Fame, Dave Cordero, and Volvik's Diretor of Marketing, John Claffey join the show May 24, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will recap Billy Horschel's unexpected victory Sunday at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship and discuss their action packed week at the International Network of Golf conference. John Claffey also stops by to talk about Volvik and the company's goal of changing their perception in the industry.

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau, Steve Eubanks, and Todd Lewis join the show May 3, 2017. This week, we recap the Zurich Classic, which featured the exciting new team format. Holly and Will also look ahead to this week's Wells Fargo Championship, which marks the return of World #1 Dustin Johnson.

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

ESPN's Bob Harig, GolfWeek's Kevin Casey, and Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel join the show May 31, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will analyze Kevin Kisner's win at the Dean and DeLuca Invitational and discuss the latest news on Tiger Woods. Todd Lewis stops by to offer his preview of the Memorial where he believes John Rahm is a player to watch. Rounding out the show, Kevin Casey brings us a LIVE update from the NCAA Championship.

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Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will analyze Kevin Kisner's win at the Dean and DeLuca Invitational and discuss the latest news on Tiger Woods. 

"He's been a bit underrated, but now that he has 2 victories he may be someone to watch. He's a steady guy." - Holly G on Kevin Kisner

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau and Gary Smits join the show May 10, 2017. This week, we preview The PLAYERS Championship, which features one of golf's most iconic holes and an unbelievably talented field of competitors this week. 

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Tiger Woods' former swing coach, Sean Foley, ESPN's Bob Harig, and the President of the Golf Writers Association of America, Gary VanSickle join the show May 17, 2017 to recap everything from The PLAYERS Championship.

This week, we get an insiders perspective on the 2017 PLAYERS Champion, Si Woo Kim as well as an analysis of Ian Pouler's conservative play coming down the stretch on Sunday. As exciting as this year's tournament was, viewer ratings seem to suggest a need for change. Is the design of TPC Sawgrass to blame? Tune in to find out!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

Golf Writers Association of America President, Gary VanSickle, Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel, Jeff Babineau from Golfweek, and Steve Eubanks from the Global Golf Post join the show June 14, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will cover everything you need to know heading into the US Open. Erin Hills will be no easy test for these players as they must endure a grueling 7,741 yard walk through unfamiliar holes and threatening weather. Experts from around the golf world join the show to offer their insights and picks for the week.

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GolfWeek's Jeff Babineau joins the show May 24, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will are joined by Jeff Babineau who gives his take on Billy Horschel's unexpected victory Sunday at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship as well as Jason Day's improvement after a string of poor performances.

"He’s showed he can grab that momentum and do big things with it." - Jeff Babineau on Billy Horschel ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Bob Harig of ESPN, Jeff Babineau of Golfweek, Jeff Shain of Island Packet, and Ann Liguori join the show April 12, 2017. Breaking down Sergio Garcia's first Major victory and recapping all the best moments from the 2017 Masters Tournament.

"The one thing about him having so many top finishes at majors is that he's so good he kept putting himself there." - Jeff Babineau

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Erin Hills is not a familiar course to a majority of the players in the field this week. The course boasts 138 bunkers that will prove to be truely hazardous for players who miss the fairway and the potentially bad weather is sure to bring them into play. Jeff Babineau identifies the final 6 holes as a window of opportunity where birdies can be made if weather permits. 

“You feel like you're at the British Open” - Jeff Babineau on the atmosphere of Erin Hills

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau and Gary Smits join the show May 10, 2017. This week, we preview The PLAYERS Championship, which features one of golf's most iconic holes and an unbelievably talented field of competitors this week. 

“There’s a supreme confidence about him right now.” - Jeff Babineau

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau, Steve Eubanks, and Todd Lewis join the show May 3, 2017.

Jeff Babineau says the Zurich Classic was “was a big hit." ...These guys really relished the format.”

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Shain of Island Packet joins the show April 19, 2017. This week, we take a look at Wesley Bryan's first PGA Tour victory and his meteoric rise from a trick shot sensation to tournament champion.

"Wesley Bryan has really found something in his game." - Jeff Shain

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Bob Harig of ESPN joins the show April 26, 2017. This week, we break down Kevin Chappell's first PGA victory after 180 starts on Tour as well as preview the exciting new team format that will be in effect for this week's Zurich Classic in New Orleans.

“The alternate shot is a little bit of an unknown here. I think it’s possible to have someone win who we’re not talking about.” - Bob Harig

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Bob Harig of ESPN, Jeff Babineau of Golfweek, Jeff Shain of Island Packet, and Ann Liguori join the show April 12, 2017. Breaking down Sergio Garcia's first Major victory and recapping all the best moments from the 2017 Masters Tournament.

"I think now the pressure's off," says Bob Harig. "He's still one of the top 5 ball strikers out there and there's no doubt his mind and his attitude helped him win. In the old days, Sergio would have lamented his luck. It's a good story for the game" 

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau, Steve Eubanks, and Todd Lewis join the show May 3, 2017. This week, we recap the Zurich Classic, which featured the exciting new team format. Holly and Will also look ahead to this week's Wells Fargo Championship, which marks the return of World #1 Dustin Johnson.

“Under those circumstances, anyone is going to play slow.” - Steve Eubanks

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Winning a Major championship requires a certain degree of focus and mental toughness that some players simply lack. Steve Eubanks believes Rory has that mental toughness. During a week where most players were complaining about fescue and course conditions, Rory was one of the few to acknowledge that this is the US Open. It's supposed to be hard.

“He's entering it with a mindset that I like. He's got a great attitude about it. And in a US Open setting that's what it takes.” - Steve Eubanks on Rory McIlroy ____________________________________________________________________________

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Tiger Woods' former swing coach, Sean Foley, ESPN's Bob Harig, and the President of the Golf Writers Association of America, Gary VanSickle join the show May 17, 2017 to recap everything from The PLAYERS Championship.

This week, we get an insiders perspective from Si Woo Kim's swing coach, Sean Foley and learn how even he was surprised by Kim's performance over the weekend. 

"When he gets playing good, he just gets so much confidence and he's fearless." Sean Foley recounts a conversation with Kim's caddie

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel joins the show May 31, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Todd Lewis joins us LIVE from The Memorial to talk about his players to watch this week. At the top of his list is the young up and comer, Jon Rahm.

“I’ve really been impressed with Jon Rahm. He wants to absorb as much information as he can and he plays fearlessly, but intelligently." Todd Lewis, Golf Channel

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE!

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry

WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Babineau, Steve Eubanks, and Todd Lewis join the show May 3, 2017. This week, we recap the Zurich Classic, which featured the exciting new team format. Holly and Will also look ahead to this week's Wells Fargo Championship, which marks the return of World #1 Dustin Johnson.

“The biggest challenge with this golf course are the greens. 20-30mph winds, a difficult second shot golf course, and many are seeing it for the very first time" - Todd Lewis

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

Todd Lewis calls in LIVE from Erin Hills to offer his insight on what players will be dealing with this week. Despite the long nature of the course, Todd isn't counting out the shorter hitters.

“I think we get intoxicated with length. You don’t win Major championships off the tee.” 

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John Claffey, Director of Marketing for Volvik Golf joins the show May 24, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will are joined by John Claffey to discuss the growth of Volvik Golf, Bubba Watson, and a recent partnership with the Long Drive Championship.

“It's definitely opened up a lot of doors” - John Claffey ____________________________________________________________________________________ 

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WEEKLY PODCAST WITH TOP GOLF REPORTERS FROM GOLF CHANNEL, ESPN, GOLFWEEK AND MORE: Jeff Shain of Island Packet joins the show April 19, 2017. This week, we take a look at Wesley Bryan's first PGA Tour victory and his meteoric rise from a trick shot sensation to tournament champion.

"The first SC winner of SC tournament and it’s only taken 49 years to get it." - Jeff Shain

Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Will Perry.

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In the first segment of the show, Holly G along with co host Kevin Sternett, assistant pro at Golden Bear Club at Keene's Point and Will Perry, creative director at EVVUS and social media guru for The Golf Insiders, briefly cover  Dustin Johnson's comeback win at the WGC-Bridgestone and Brooke Henderson's back-to-back wins on the LPGA Tour. This week is the U.S. Women's Open conducted by the USGA. 

Holly G makes a special announcement about the GolfUnited Pulse Orlando Scramble scheduled for Friday, Aug 26, 2016 at the Grand Cypress Golf Club. The scramble benefits the OneOrlando and Pulse of Orlando Funds and starts at 8 a.m. There will also be an After Party and Silent Auction. The goal is to raise $100,000.

Robert Scott, Grand Cypress Golf Club's Tournament Director, calls in to talk with The Golf Insiders about the upcoming tournament. 

The GolfUnited Fundraising Scramble will be played on the New Course at Grand Cypress, which is Jack Nicklaus’ tribute and homage to the famed Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. 

100% of the proceeds from the Scramble and the Silent Auction that follows the event will go to OneOrlando and Pulse of Orlando Funds. One way to contribute is to donate $49 and "buy" a sign along the fairway.

Volunteers are needed to help out with this major event. You don't have to be a golfer to participate or contribute. 

Participants need to RSVP to reserve their spot by contacting Holly G at 321-303-9684 or Will Perry at 727-364-6384.

Golf Instructor, Jay Golden helps host the show June 21, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Jay discuss everything from the course conditions to the low scoring at Erin Hills Golf Course. While much of the weather was outside of their control, the USGA may need to reevaluate some of its decisions moving forward. What is best for the growth of the game? Do we need to return to courses that warrant a defensive battle against par?

"There's just so many guys who can win on any given day." - Holly G on the state of the PGA Tour field. _________________________________________________________________________________

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Hosted by Holly Geoghegan and Jay Golden

Bob Harig from ESPN, Steve Eubanks from Global Golf Post, Kevin Casey of Golfweek, and Gary VanSickle join the show June 28, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly and Will get the inside scoop on Jordan Spieth's dramatic playoff victory at the Travelers Championship. With both the KPMG Women's PGA and the U.S. Senior Open getting underway, this should prove to be a great weekend for golf fans. 

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Bob Harig from ESPN, Golf Writers Association of America President, Gary VanSickle, and Steve Trivett join the show June 21, 2017.

This week on the Golf Insiders, Holly is joined by Jay Golden as they cover all the action from last week's U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills. In a tournament where the top 3 players in the world missed the cut, Brooks Koepka emerged as champion on Sunday, sparking debates across the golf work over the change in difficulty at recent Major venues.

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Jeff Babineau LIVE from The Open Championship.

Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson getting inspired at Royal Birkdale, the impending weather tracking in, whether The Open will bring the 8th consecutive first-time major winner and the expectations of Rory McIlroy.

“Maybe getting back to The Open will inspire him.” - Jeff on Henrik Stenson

“I think he finally convinced himself, I can be a great Links player.”- Jeff on Phil Mickelson

“We’ve had 7 first time winners in a row, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see an 8th.

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