MUSINGS ON GOLF

He guided Olympic gold medalist Scottie Scheffler through his four years in Austin, and University of Texas men's golf coach John Fields continues to be a driving force in the collegiate game after 27 seasons at the helm. Hear what Scottie's dramatic win meant to Coach, and why he believes the NCAA Men's Golf Championships need to look like the College World Series.

He spent 27 years in various roles at Golf Channel before making the move to be one of the lead commentators for LIV Golf. Hear Jerry Foltz talk about the initial fear he had in taking the new job and the fun he has had with the team-oriented league ever since.

An epic conclusion to The Open deserves a Roundtable Recap worthy of a champion writer. So, 16-time author Lorne Rubenstein, the golf columnist for the Globe and Mail in Toronto for nearly 35 years, joins Bob and Kelly to review another major triumph for Xander Schauffele. Oh, and Bob picked Xander to win. Just call him the Nostradamus of Golf!

For Xander Schauffele, the road directly ahead might just be paved with both another major championship and one more Olympic gold medal. Hear how the X Man, who won his first major title in May at the PGA Championship, is preparing for The Open this week and the defense of his golden glory outside of Paris in a few weeks!

He led the Washington Redskins to their first Super Bowl title and enjoyed a lengthy career in broadcasting. This week, Joe Theismann tees it up again in the American Century Championship in Tahoe. Hear why No. 7 continues to give it his all at the top celebrity event in golf. Also, Bob and Kelly discuss the surprise pick of Keegan Bradley to be the next U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain. 

As we celebrate the 4th of July this week, we look ahead to another grand tradition -- the American Century Championship later this month at Lake Tahoe. Who better to talk about this star-studded celebrity golf event than one of America's most versatile entertainers, John O'Hurley.  Enjoy some special stories, on the course and off, from J. Peterman of "Seinfeld."

The challenges were extraordinary, but for Rhett Evans, CEO of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the preparation and perseverance paid off when he reached the summit of Mount Everest last month. Join us for an incredible visit with a golf leader unlike any other.

Award-winning journalist Ron Green Jr. of Global Golf Post joins Bob and Kelly for an in-depth review of the riveting U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. From Bryson's heroics to Rory's disasters, we tell the stories of a major championship that will be talked about for a very long time.

Gary Koch was an integral part of NBC Sports' golf team for 25 years before he and Roger Maltbie were let go in the fall of '22. Wisely, the network has brought back both for this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Gary gives his insights on the famous course, who his (surprise) pick is, and how it feels to be back on air.  As an added bonus, Bob Bubka shares his interview with Payne Stewart just mome...

Yes, more folks may know Andy North today for his 30-plus years covering golf than the two U.S. Opens he captured decades ago. What you may not know about are the personal setbacks that put Andy on the path to a great career in golf and which drive him to try to rid all of us of cancer. Tee it up with the tall Badger who is getting ready for Pinehurst next week!

Only six men have won the U.S. Open Golf Championship at least three times, and Hale Irwin's three titles spanned 16 years. From his 7-over par (yes) winning score 50 years ago at Winged Foot to his "victory lap" at Medinah in 1990, Hale combined a cerebral approach with a wicked long-iron game to tame the beasts put forth by the USGA. Have a listen to the World Golf Hall of Famer who never shied...

He has written about golf for more than 25 years, so Adam Schupak has certainly seen his share of major championships. Hear what Adam, the senior writer at Golfweek.com , has to say about an extraordinary week, both on the course and off, in our special PGA Championship Roundtable Recap.

As Scottie Scheffler attempts to win his third major title -- and second straight of '24 -- this week at the PGA Championship, PGA of America Professional Randy Smith will be there to help Scheffler, as he has done since Scottie was 7. Learn what makes the man who also taught Open Champion Justin Leonard such a guiding force for major success.

From his early days as a reporter at Golf Channel to his current reign as the king of sports late night at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt continues to bring the passion for sports that makes him so likable and respected. He's front and center this week at the PGA Championship and on the mark with great stories about Arnold Palmer and his dream golf foursome!

He was The Man behind The Man, when Tiger Woods burst onto the global stage and began to transform the world of golf. In his compelling new book, "Rainmaker," Hughes Norton takes you behind the scenes in representing golf icons such as Tiger and Greg Norman. You will not put this one down!

For the second consecutive year, two-time major champion Stacy Lewis will guide the Americans as they try to reclaim the Solheim Cup this fall. Join Bob and Kelly for a powerful interview with Stacy, who overcame scoliosis as a youngster and is prepping for victory on home soil.

The NFL Draft starts Thursday, so expect Adam Schefter of ESPN to have all the scoop once again. As passionate as he is about the game of football that he covers, Adam follows the game of golf with the same ardor. We chose Adam to give you the inside stories, from the gridiron to the links!

In a roundtable recap of the 2024 Masters, Bob and Kelly are joined by Frank Nobilo, who called the action for CBS Sports on Holes 12 and 13 at Augusta National. He sure knows the famous course, having finished fourth at the 1996 Masters among his four appearances in the major championship. The New Zealander joined CBS Sports in 2015, after more than a decade at Golf Channel.

Thirty-seven years have passed, yet the memory of his 140-foot chip-in to Masters lore remains fresh and vivid for Larry Mize. Take a stroll through the towering pines with the proud Augusta native, who took down The Shark then had the Golden Bear drape the Green Jacket over his shoulders. 

The legendary amateur golfer, Bobby Jones, started The Masters Tournament and demanded that amateur golfers be included in the first major championship of the year. Stewart Hagestad, who has won the U.S. Mid-Amateur three times, continues that legacy next week at Augusta National Golf Club. Check out how Stewart has become a major force in amateur golf, and what Masters week means to him.

In the most pressure-packed of golf moments, Hal Sutton took down arguably the two greatest players of all time -- Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods -- to win a major championship and a Players Championship, respectively. Hear from the man who definitely had the right club, and plenty of game, to win 14 times on the PGA Tour. He shoots really straight, about golf and life.   

Confidence was always a big part of the arsenal that helped propel Lanny Wadkins to a major championship title, a Players Championship crown, and one of the great shots in Ryder Cup history. Join the fast-swinging Lanny as he tells greatest tales of two Gene's -- Sarazen and Littler -- and weighs in on today's fractured landscape at the elite golf level.

For most touring professionals, reaching the age of 66 means it's time to reflect on a career gone by. For two-time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer, those identical digits represent little more than an opportunity to add to his all-time leading victory total on the PGA Tour Champions.  Sidelined for now by a pickleball injury (yep), Langer takes the long road, from  his start in the game in Germa...

He oversaw the set-up for the U.S. Open for many years. Now, Mike Davis, former CEO of the USGA, has his sights set on completing an extraordinary new golf complex in Southeast Florida. Hear powerful tales -- the one about Tiger in advance of his incredible triumph at the '08 Open is riveting -- from the man who is seeking the pinnacle of private golf.

He was mentored throughout his development as a golfer, so it matters to the great Tom Watson to see the next generation of players mentored, as well, through his junior golf program that is on the rise. Learn why Tom is driven by Watson Links and hear his thoughts about LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup, and sharing the first tee with Jack and Gary at the Masters