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This week Lawrence Donegan flies solo and talks to  golf agent Chubby Chandler about the political and business machinations in the world of professional golf. Chubby takes us on a tour through the money mountains and comes to some startling conclusions about where the game is heading.  Please note: we have a brand new edition of McKellar magazine out now. You can buy your copy at McKell...

This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by friend of the pod, Iain Carter of the BBC, to discuss a tsunami of news in the world of golf - golf equipment rollbacks (proposed), Patrick "handsy" Reed, awkward press conferences we have known, and a whole lot more. Really fun show this week. Lots of laughs. 

This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by  Martin McLaughlin, investigations editor of the Scotsman newspaper and the foremost chronicler of Donald Trump's star-crossed ownership of Turnberry golf course in Scotland.  Martin guides us through the former President's hapless stewardship of the one-time Open Championship venue, describing in eye-popping detail the uses an...

A brand new show with Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post are joined by  legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to discuss the announcement of a "strategic partnership" between the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and the implications for the future of the professional game worldwide. 

The McKellar golf podcast is back. This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by the great Robert Lusetich to discuss the 2020 Masters.  We  talk about - who else? - Bryson and what he might (or might not) do the course.  We chat two-tee starts,  no fans,  the special privileges the media has this week. And so much more. Enjoy. 

This week co-hosts Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Evan Priest of the Australian Associated Press to discuss the thrilling final day of the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park. Collin Morikawa won the first major championship of the year with one of the best shots of this or any other year, making eagle on the 70th hole to cement a winning lead. History made, history dissected...

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by one of the best (and most popular) players in the world, Tommy Fleetwood, to discuss his life and career. We talked about his amateur career and his development as a golfer , his dad, and his move into the pro game.  He spoke about the importance of environment and the people you surround yourself,  and about finding his game, losi...

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the legendary New York Post reporter Mark Cannizzaro. Mark was one of the few reporters allowed inside the PGA Tour 'bubble" in Fort Worth to report on the Charles Schwab Challenge. He talked to us about the surreal experience.

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Peter Kostis, leading swing coach and one of the most famous voices in modern television coverage of the PGA Tour. We talked to Peter about returning to his beginnings in the game, his career with the CBS network in the US and returning to his roots.  

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of golf in Europe and beyond. We talk Ryder Cup, closer relations with the PGA Tour, "no thanks" to the Premier Golf League and the bouncing back from the financial tsunami of COVID-19. 

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Darren Clarke, 2011 Open Champion and one of the greatest ball-strikers of the modern era. We talk Ryder Cup, major championships and the pursuit of perfection. 

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by world no1 Rory McIlroy for a wide-ranging discussion - Seminole, golf course architecture,  the balance between power and artistry, golf development, his amateur career, the pros, and his interests and views on the world beyond golf. 

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Golf Channel analyst Jaime Diaz, considered by most of peers in the media tent to be the best golf writer of his generation. We talked to him about golf in these turbulent times - the sport's imminent return, and its future. But we start in happier, more innocent times,  with Jaime's recollections of playing golf with the 14-year-old Ti...

In a special news podcast,  Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan speak to James Corrigan of the Telegraph about the prospects for the Ryder Cup and the financial landscape facing the European Tour. (Spoiler; it ain't good).

This week Lawrence  Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Pete Cowen, considered by most of the savvy people around the upper echelons of professional golf to be the best swing coach in world. Pete doesn't chase publicity or attention so it was an absolute privilege to spend an hour talking to him about his career and ideas about coaching.

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Curtis Strange for a wide-ranging discussion about his life in golf - his US Open victories, the Ryder cup, his love of the Old Course, his development as a player, Seve and the other members of the "Big Five". A captivating guest. Thx Curtis.

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Denis Pugh, who discusses his work with many of the top class players he has coached through years - Seve, Monty, Molinari and many others. 

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Lee Westwood,  winner of 44 professional tournaments around the world. We discuss Lee's story -  a late starter in junior golf who became the world's number one player. 

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Padraig Harrington. We discuss his social media coaching career, his majors, the golf coaches he has worked with - Torrance, Cowen, Gankas, his Ryder Cup captaincy and how he sees his career post-Ryder Cup.

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Geoff Ogilvy. Amongst other things we discuss Geoff's move home to Australia and how it has made him a better golfer,  the "art of scoring", and how much he enjoyed vice-captaincy enjoyed the Presidents Cup.  Plus much more.

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by legendary agent Chubby Chandler to discuss golf in a Coronavirus world - how will the pandemic impact the game and what does he see for the future.

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined Meg MacLaren, professional golfer and five-star writer/blogger,  to discuss her life on tour. We also talk about Bay Hill, The Players and Saudi sportswashing.  NOTE: we lost the last 30 seconds of the recording. Hopefully, that won't spoil your enjoyment of the podcast. thanks.

The week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Mark Cannizzaro to discuss Paul Azinger, the Honda "Classic", gambling in golf, and the preponderance of mediocre golf courses on the PGA Tour's Flordia swing..

Back after a short holiday/trip to Australia, the hosts of Moaning Drive Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are back to discuss the week's events in golf. 

A busy week in golf deserves a bumper podcast. Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss everything from the BBC's relationship with golf to the proposed. We discuss the PR effort on behalf of Saudi Arabia, Rory at Torrey Pines and Course set-up in Dubai. And more.