The 19th Hole with Michael Williams

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by distinguished diplomat, award-winning author and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass to talk about his connection to golf, the places he has played and memorable experiences he has had playing. Also features leading golf consultant Lance Sabella of GHMG and a first look at Adare Manor, host of the 2027 Ryder Cup. Cha...

Award-winning host Michael Williams chats with Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner about the growing popularity of golf and what operators need to do to keep the crowds coming. Also features Brandon Carter of Sand Valley Golf Resort (WI), and PGA Tour Superstore Vice President Ralph Stokes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open - Killer Golf review (00:08:55) - Steve Skinner (00:35:15) - Brandon Carter (01:02:30...

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williasn welcomes NBC Premier League Analysts and hosts of "The 2 Robbies" podcast Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe to talk about the new Premier Leagues season and their favorite things about soccer and golf. Also features minority owner of Ipswich Town Phil Ciano talking about the amazing rise in popularity in the U.S. of both soccer and golf. Chapters (00:00:00) -...

Award winning Host Michael Williams gives his take on the now-deleted video depicting a male personality from Good Good Golf shoving a female golfer to the ground and threatening her as a part of a commercial for Callaway. Williams discusses the content of the video, the fallout from it and what it could mean to the popularity of the game. Also features Firepit Productions and former Golf Channel...

Award winnng host Michael Williams features some of the most exclusive courses in the country and how they are making the game a special experience. Also features a segment about Williams' latest article on ESPN/Andscape about what golf is doing to increase participation among minorities at golf's professional level. Guests include The Institute GC President Jeffery Sanchez and The Hill GC COO Dav...

PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions great Jay Haas joins award-winning host Michael Wiliams live from the fabulous Lodge at Primland resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Haas talks about his amazing career and his current connection to the Primland property. Also features Primland's Harold Primat talking about his stellar motor racing career and his role in establishing The Lodge at Primland as one of...

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gagnon about the amazing golf (and more) at Casa de Campo including the newly restored Teeth of the Dog and the always challenging Dye Fore courses. Also features CEO of The Golf Performance Academy Lee-Anne Gilchrist, and her vision for operating the facilities that could produce the next generation of championship go...

Award-winning host Michael Williams gives his take on the worldwide popularity of Golf and Football (aka Soccer) on a weekend where both the World Cup final and the British Open are being contested. Also feature Scott MacGuffie talking about the revolutionary TITE Eyewear brand. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:02:30) - Why Golf and Football (Soccer) Are So Popular (00:14:05) - Scott MacGuffie - TIT...

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Jason Lusk, who heads the golf course rating program at Golfweek and is the Golf Travel Editor for USA Today. They discuss the rating system, how it works, who is in it and which courses Lusk is high on. Also features Shamik Patel of Killer Golf and New Zealand golf experts Ryan Brandeburg, James Cavanagh, Sam Porter and Hal Phillips talking about h...

Award-wining golf journalist Michael Williams hosts the show live from Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Guests include former USGA CEO Mike Davis on the latest edition of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Tyler O'Connor of Bird Golf and Wild Dunes Director of Golf Jeff Minton. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:02:45) - Mike Davis (00:02:46) - Jeff Minter (00:55:00) - Tyl...

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak about Wyndham Clark's historic win at the the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:16:25) - Adam Schupak

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents his annual U.S. Open preview, once again featuring The Open Doctor, Hall of Fame golf course architect Rees Jones. Jones gives his unique perspective on the acclaimed Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, identifies key holes and gives his predictions for winner and winning score (note: he has never been wrong). Also features Alison Metcalfe, EVP - North Americ...

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness products that is dedicated to the legacy of the great Arnold Palmer. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:02:00) -...

Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new venture into the world of premium accessories. Chapters (00:01:50) - James Ledford - Golf Pride (00:26:00)...

Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf market. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:04:05) - Brian Alley - Primland (00:24:10) - Tom Gocke - KRADUL Go...

Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf. Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:07:15) - John Scott Lewinski - PGA Championship (00:35:45) - David Southworth (01:01:00) - John Novosel...

Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and enjoy a trip to Scotland! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:09:10) - Jess Beers - Kissimmee (FL) Golf (00...

Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:06:15) - Blue Tees Golf (00:30:00) - Eastside Golf

Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson talking about his recent work in Myrtle Beach and the current trends he is seeing in golf course desig...

Award winning host Michael Williams hosts Casa de Campo Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gangon for a wonderful conversation on the past, present and future of one of the most iconic names in destination golf. Also features legendary golf innovator Vikash Sanyal and his latest entry into the game, the revolutionaary Chamber Putter system and how it promises to change how golf is played.  Chapters...

Award winning host Michael Williams features Jason Haga of Never Miss Your Shot Golf on their revolutionary way to make a golf memory last a lifetime on the golf course. Also features Bob Dugan of Thorguard on how their technology saves rounds and saves lives.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome (00:02:30) - Jason Haga (00:22:20) - Bob Dugan

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williams is joined by Bud Garmany of the renowned golf travel company Garmany Golf to talk about the current trends that are driving the new influx of golfers in the game. Also features VP of Sales for Motocaddy Andy Warren talking about the dramatic increase in the use of electric carts in the U.S. and details on new product for the global market leader. Chapters...

Award winning host Michael Williams is back from the PGA Show and is joined by Head of Experiential Marketing & National Partnerships at Lexus Nicole Peterson to talk about the exceptional automobiles that Lexus produces and how the company has connected so closely to championship golf. Also features Global Director, Product & Marketing at Wilson Golf Markus McCaine talking about the compa...

Award-winning host Michael Williams welcomes Rees Jones and Owen Parry, the visionaries behind the spectacular TPC Danzante Bay Golf Course at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico. Williams analyzes the mission and vision of the course with Parry, and discusses the signature holes and current trends in golf with Jones.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome (00:04:28) - Owen Parry (00:43:04) - Rees J...

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents an exclusive one-on-one interview with NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan reviweing the great rise of golf and what's in store for the game in 2026 and beyond. Also features The 19th Hole Holiday Gift Guide! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:02:15) - Greg Nathan, NGF (00:43:24) - Holiday Gift Guide 2025