MUSINGS ON GOLF

It is the Major Championship for celebrity golfers, and NFL great Brian Urlacher is getting his game in shape for the American Century Championship this weekend at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada. Join the University of New Mexico legend for a terrific talk about his playing days at Soldier Field, watching Caleb Williams lead the Bears now, and his expectations when NBC Sports, Peacock and NB...

As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, with the biggest sporting event in the world on our shores right now, we are joined by Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor." Rick, a Harvard Law School graduate. is a pioneer in the business of sports. With his fast-paced style, Rick talks about the massive dollars (and Euros) behind the PGA Tour, the four major golf championships...

Talk about a tough crowd! They don't come too much harsher than the galleries that Wyndham Clark had to endure in winning his second U.S. Open, on Long Island. Yes, Clark made a terrible mistake at Oakmont last year, but he has owned up to it and he proved how resilient he is in holding off Scottie Scheffler and others at Shinnecock Hills.  Join Mark as he takes you "inside the ropes" in reporting...

John Bodenhamer, who was a member of BYU's first championship team in any sport, knows what it means to succeed at the highest levels of golf. Join John for this comprehensive preview of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the only club to host our national championship in three different CENTURIES.  You'll also hear from Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and defending champion J.J. Spa...

Adam Schriber is one of Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers in America, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and a two-time Michigan PGA Section Teacher of the Year. For reigning U.S. Open Champion J.J. Spaun, Adam is more than his swing coach -- he is the one who instills belief and positive thoughts for J.J., and has been instrumental in J.J. climbing to #9 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Come along...

Fred Funk was cut from his college golf team at the University of Maryland, yet ultimately returned to coach at that same school. He was an older rookie on the PGA Tour, and he went on to capture the Tour's marquee event as its oldest winner.  Hardly long off the tee, he led the Tour in driving accuracy eight times en route to eight wins, two Presidents Cup appearances and a spot on the 2004 U.S....

Yes, he won on the PGA Tour after an extraordinary career at BYU. He also was behind the mic for CBS Sports for nearly 30 years. Yet, his passion for impact-based teaching is what truly drives Bobby Clampett, the founder of Impact Zone Golf. Join Bobby as he talks about the profound influence that the book "The Golfing Machine" has had on his playing and teaching -- Bryson DeChambeau is also a dis...

He has covered a quarter century worth of PGA Championships and more than 100 major golf championships in all. From serving our country to providing great perspectives about our game on Golf Channel, Rex Hoggard shares plenty of terrific stories as we recap the 108th PGA Championship. Plus, so much more. Join the Emmy Award winner for a wide ranging discussion that also includes LIV Golf, the PGA...

PGA of America Professional Sara Bush has had several roles in golf, but none is more important than her current responsibilities as the Director of Golf Relations at Folds of Honor. Join Sara as she offers personal remarks about Patriot Golf Days and Folds of Honor, then as she talks about how she and her team work diligently to secure significant funds through the game of golf to provide educati...

Rory McIlroy seeks his second straight major title of 2026 while Scottie Scheffler aims to raise the Wanamaker Trophy for the second consecutive year as the 108th PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia. And who better to talk about the challenges that stand before the strongest field in major championship golf than Jeff Kiddie, now in his 19th year as the...

Her 16 LPGA victories, including three major championships, earned Jan Stephenson induction to the World Golf Hall of Fame, Class of 2019.  She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, for service to golf and to not-for-profit organizations. She was also awarded recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in October for her service to combat wounded/disabled/blind veterans and firs...

Bob Harig, senior golf writer for Sports Illustrated, delves deep into their records, rivalries, and the context of their illustrious careers to help you decide, in his fabulous new book, "Tiger v. Jack: Golf's Great Debate." Hear from Bob as he provides strong cases for both legendary figures, on the newest episode of "Musings on Golf." Plus, listen to Nelly Korda talk about her wire-to-wire vict...

He won three times on the PGA Tour, with his second victory pulsated by one of golf's most dramatic shots.  Join Robert Gamez on a stroll down memory lane that never gets old -- unless you're Greg Norman -- as he fondly recalls the 176-yard shot that bounced into the hole for an eagle 2 on the final hole to capture the 1990 Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill. From his junior days dominating golf in h...

Rory McIlroy delivered yet another historical triumph on Sunday at the Masters, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners of the most prestigious event in golf. Join acclaimed golf writer Bill Fields, who just covered his 41st Masters, as he talks about Rory's repeat and discusses his terrific new book, "A Quick Nine Before Dark: A Life in Golf." Bill is th...

Masters week 2026 is underway, and as Rory McIlroy prepares to defend the title that catapulted him into the history books, a new book is out that covers the life to date of the most interesting figure in competitive golf today. As we celebrate the great game of golf this week, join the best-selling author, Alan Shipnuck, who talks about "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Supers...

There is no other sport where more people help others than golf. In this powerful interview, PGA of America Professional Russ Holden, the director of golf for The Warriors Journey, talks about how they welcome wounded warriors into a safe, encouraging community through golf, then stay with them long after the first tee. Russ caddied for Bernhard Langer and started Caddy For A Cure, which offered t...

The stories he wrote for Golf Digest from the 1990s through the turn of the 21st Century only begin to tell the extraordinary tale of Dave Kindred, one of America's greatest sportswriters. He is the recipient of the 2010 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and is a member of both the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Associati...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Mike Golic loves golf, and he and his family love to use the game to help others. Golic, who spent 25 years at ESPN after nine years in the NFL, talks about why Notre Dame is so special to him and how the 5th Annual Golic Subpar Celebrity Golf Classic next month means so much to the South Bend, Indiana community.  Join Mike as we talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Ryder Cup...

It has been a family affair in golf for Kevin Hammer, who has just begun a two-year term as USGA President. His Dad, Laurie, won a PGA Tour event with Ryder Cup Captain and PGA Champion Dave Stockton, then went on to a 40-year career as the PGA of America Head Professional at Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club in Florida. Kevin, who played golf collegiately at the University of Florida, talks abou...

Joel Zuckerman has written 10 books, including ones about PGA of America Professionals and the legendary course designer, Pete Dye. In his new book, "Gratitude Tiger," Joel talks about how he has expressed his feelings in a unique way, by writing more than 300 Letters of Gratitude.  In addition to hearing how and why Joel has written to Rory McIlroy and an array of friends and family, you'll hear...

Among the millions of Americans who celebrated after Jack Hughes scored the Winter Olympics gold-medal-winning goal in hockey was Joe Pavelski, whose current prowess as a golfer is only bettered by his 18 seasons in the National Hockey League. Joe was a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that came up short to the Canadians in the gold medal game, so this triumph was especially sweet.  Joi...

On the diamond, John Smoltz won 213 Major League games and saved 154 others and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot. On the links, he has impressed the very best in our game, with Tiger Woods saying that he is the best player Tiger has seen outside of the PGA TOUR.  He's the lead analyst for Fox Sports coverage of Major League Baseball, and can he ever talk bas...

He worked for two of our game's great players for five years, and Bill Pelham's wonderful read, "Burke and Demaret: The Wit and Wisdom of Golf's Most Colorful Duo," is a tribute to the men who created Champions Golf Club outside of Houston.  Some of the stories that were legendary around the club are now told through this fun and poignant book. Pelham went on to play in five major championships an...

The gold medal earned by the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team was truly the "Miracle on Ice," and at the center of it was the Captain, Mike Eruzione.  Join Mike for heartwarming stories about the role that family plays in his life, what he thinks about the upcoming Winter Games in Italy, and how he has so many aces! From the ice to the links, it's time to tee it up with a true American sports h...

Golf is a family gathering place for Cooper Manning, who talks about teeing it up with his famous younger "quarterbacking" brothers Peyton and Eli, and his Dad, Archie, plus how his son, Arch, is preparing for his next season at the The University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his humorous bits on Fox Sports "The Manning Hour," Coop also discusses his hilarious new SiriusXM Radio golf podcast...