MUSINGS ON GOLF

He didn't start playing golf until he was 37, and has the game ever impacted who Michael Wilbon of ESPN has met, where he has traveled, and how he lives his life. Join Michael on a delicious, story-filled journey that includes playing golf with a U.S. President, on-course trash talking with Tony Kornheiser, his co-host on "Pardon the Interruption," and watching his son blow by the old man off the...

She was once so shy as a junior golfer about speaking in public that she intentionally three-putted so as not to win. All Annika Sorenstam did was shake off the nerves and proceed to having one of the greatest careers in LPGA history, carving out a remarkable run all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Along with my special co-host, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, join Annika as she talk...

As the NFL Playoffs begin this weekend, kick it off right here with fabulous insights and stories from Brian Mitchell, one of the greatest special-teams performers in league history. Find out who BMitch thinks will win Super Bowl 60, and why the 103 rounds of golf he played last year were on the low side for him. Get in the return mode with Brian Mitchell, here on "Musings on Golf."

As we close out a year filled with incredible guests -- Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player among others  -- we're proud to once again present this popular episode with Dr. Bob Rotella, golf's pre-eminent psychologist. Dr. Bob continues to get into the mind of elite golfers such as Rory McIlroy and help them achieve greater success in their careers. Find out how Dr. Bob gets the best in the game to clea...

April 23, 1962. Find out why that date set Duke Butler on the path that led him to being involved in the business operations of the PGA Tour for 40 years. A member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, Duke ran the Houston Open for 14 years. Hear great stories from Duke about Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, and what he has to say about the future of the Ryder Cup and PGA Tour.  Right now, on "Musings on...

He came close to winning in more than 300 starts on the PGA Tour, and now Brendon de Jonge is feasting as a member of the golf media.  Join Brendon for a lively discussion about growing up in Zimbabwe, playing college golf at Virginia Tech, and teaming with Ernie Els four times in the Presidents Cup.  Plus, why his new show with fellow Hokie, Johnson Wagner, sounds so delicious!

What if you could take some of the best practices, the ways by which Augusta National Golf Club has grown the Masters Tournament into one of the premier sporting events in the world, and successfully apply them to YOUR business? In his terrific new book, "The Augusta Principles: Timeless Business Lessons from the World's Premier Golf Club," author John Sabino sets out to help you do just that. Joi...

Great storytelling is what makes for a great guest on "Musings on Golf," and with David Marr III, we hit the jackpot. Join David on a sweet stroll down golf's memory lane. He talks lovingly about his Dad, Dave Marr Jr., who won the 1965 PGA Championship, captained the 1981 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and was part of ABC Sports' iconic golf coverage for two decades. There is plenty, too, about Arnold Palme...

In one of the many accounts that have been written about Dennis Walters' remarkable life, his great friend, PGA of America Professional Wayne Warms, says that Dennis's "is the greatest story in the history of golf." Discover why that is true in this special Thanksgiving episode with two Jersey boys who have been friends for more than 60 years. From the lowest of lows to his induction into the Worl...

He won for the first time on the PGA TOUR. He made the Ryder Cup USA Team for the first time, in his home state of New York, no less. Then, he finished, you guessed it, first in points among the 12 Americans at Bethpage Black. What a breakthrough year it was for Cameron Young, who reflects on why it happened and what it was like to play, and win, on golf's greatest stage. Be the "first" to check o...

His lone PGA TOUR victory appropriately came at an event honoring our military, and Billy Hurley III continues today to help military families through his Foundation. Join Billy for this special Veterans Day episode, as he talks about his years at the United States Naval Academy, and which three Veterans would round out his dream foursome. He's the only graduate of a U.S. Military Service Academy...

He's a business executive with a passion for golf -- he's played 93 of the top 100 courses in the U.S. -- and a new book that is absolutely terrific. "PARdon Me: 50 Years of Golf, One Hole at a Time," is Joe Bronson's third book, and this one is packed with stories about Arnie, family, his 18 most challenging holes, and even, yes, 18 that NEVER should have been designed.  Get this book, and get re...

What an incredible interview this is with the legendary Gary Player, who celebrates his 90th birthday on November 1. From the challenges of his youth in South Africa to a touching letter from his great friend, Jack Nicklaus, to the philanthropy that drives him today, you will hear it all in this special episode. A remarkable life. An amazing man. Gary Player at 90, and still going strong.

Eleven times he entered the winner's circle on the PGA TOUR, and 10 times he won on PGA TOUR Champions. His stellar resume also includes a U.S. Amateur title, an NCAA Team Championship at his beloved The Ohio State University, and a spot on the last U.S. Ryder Cup Team to win on foreign soil.  Join John Cook as he shares stories about his journey in golf -- how the great Ken Venturi helped shape J...

Over his 10 1/2 seasons in Major League Baseball, Tommy Hutton played for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, the two teams who will square off in the World Series starting on Thursday. Join Tommy for plenty of baseball talk -- 2026 will be his 43rd year broadcasting the sport -- and lively banter about his golf game, as he gets you set for the Fall Classic and mixes in some great...

You talk about a fun, new book! Former PGA Tour player Jay Delsing is out with "You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You: An Unforgettable Memoir of Golf, Grit and a Blue-Collar Kid on the PGA Tour," and you are going to be roaring while reading this one. From Jack Nicklaus to Sean Connery to John Daly, and, what, almost a fist fight on the course! It's all here in a laugh-filled interview with St. L...

He was an American sports hero in the 2014 Winter Olympics and a 2018 Stanley Cup Champion with the Washington Capitals. As the puck drops on the 2025-26 NHL season, join the recently retired T.J. Oshie, who talks about his passion for golf, his new opportunities as a hockey analyst, and the special bond he will always share with his late Dad, "Coach."

She has covered every Ryder Cup since 1999, and does she ever have strong opinions about what took place over three crazy days at Bethpage Black. Join Ann Liguori, Host of "Talking Golf," on WFAN-NY and the Sports Innerview podcast,  and author of "Life on the Green, Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf," as we dissect the good, the bad, and the really ugly out of Europe's 15-13 victory. Ole, O...

His playing record of 17-8-3 is impressive, and he was never on the losing side. He also captained two U.S. teams. Yet, the real legacy of Jack Nicklaus and the Ryder Cup is forged in the vision of the Golden Bear, who saw the global growth of golf early on and convinced the powers that be that all of continental Europe needed to be included in the Matches.  Join Jack on a Ryder Cup stroll down th...

Imagine being PGA of America Professional David Young this week. Imagine the pride of watching your son, Cameron, tee it up in the Ryder Cup. In your home state.  For David, it's the real deal. It's happening. So, join him as he talks about the journey of helping develop Cam into the elite player he is, working with him to prepare for this week, and what it will be like to see his boy in golf's mo...

He is known as "Bones," and he delivers a full body of stories culled from 11 appearances in the Ryder Cup and five major championships while on the bag for Phil Mickelson.  Hear great insights from Jim "Bones" Mackay, as he reminisces on the great, and what could have been, and looks ahead to being on-course next week, reporting in the heat of the drama at the 45th Ryder Cup on Long Island. Get t...

He is known as "Bones," and he delivers a full body of stories culled from 11 appearances in the Ryder Cup and five major championships while on the bag for Phil Mickelson.  Hear great insights from Jim "Bones" Mackay, as he reminisces on the great, and what could have been, and looks ahead to being on-course next week, reporting in the heat of the drama at the 45th Ryder Cup on Long Island. Get t...

He was not on anyone's list of favorites to win the 2002 PGA Championship outside of Minneapolis. Yet, when he offered up a little jig after securing the Wanamaker Trophy -- and holding off a ferocious rally by Tiger Woods -- Rich Beem had earned his place as a major golf champion.  Join Rich, now completing his first decade with Sky Sports, as we discuss his incredible story and look ahead to who...

 What began in 1927 at Worcester (Massachusetts) Country Club has grown into one of the great spectacles in sports, and Hank Gola captures the passion and patriotism of the biennial event in his fabulous new book, "Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail." Join Hank as he takes us from Walter Hagen at the outset, to Seve Ballesteros and the Spanish armada changing the game, to...

He's the unique combination of great player and award-winning Coach. Indeed, as class gets back in session on college and university campuses, Coach Mike Small is looking to produce yet another year of high marks for the men's golf team at the University of Illinois.  A three-time winner of the PGA Professional Championship, Coach Small also has been named Big 10 Coach of the Year a conference-rec...