MUSINGS ON GOLF

From his boyhood days spent listening to baseball's legendary voices to one magic moment at Fenway to the countless calls on the hardcourt and gridiron, it's been a dream come true for the great Dick Stockton. 

It was the most controversial ending in sports history, and Tom McMillen was right in the center of the bizarre finish of the 1972 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Gold Medal Game. Listen to Tom look back 50 years and recall his days as a Rhodes Scholar and the tallest member of the U.S. Congress.

As baseball storytellers go, Tim Kurkjian stands above all others. His lifelong love affair with the game shines through when you watch him on ESPN, and Tim's passion for baseball has landed him in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Come round the bases with Tim Kurkjian, who delivers in the clutch, one great story after another.   

He's the ambassador of golf in Hawaii, but the mission for Mark Rolfing and his wife, Debi, extends well beyond the golf course. Hear his story of how one golf shot helped propel a career, and how he and Debi have nurtured the lives of more than 35 infants.

Bob and Kelly welcome John Simpson, whose dedication to helping veterans through golf takes center stage later this month during the 10th Simpson Cup at Baltusrol Golf Club. Yet John's deeper impact on the lives of those who bravely serve is found everyday through his On Course Foundation. Have a listen!

His unconventional form at the free-throw line was merely one of the ways that set the dynamic Rick Barry apart in his incredible NBA career. Rick sure knows his game and delivers in the clutch again as he joins Bob and Kelly on a whirlwind drive around the court.

Drawing inspiration from the darkest of moments, Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney, a PGA Golf Professional, has helped shine a light of hope through Patriot Golf Days and the Folds of Honor, which has provided more than 35,000 educational scholarships for children and spouses of military members who have been killed and disabled while defending our nation. Hear his incredible journey and learn how you can s...

His life forever changed by a fateful accident on a golf course, Dennis Walters never gave up. He kept on dreaming, and through his more than 3,000 trick-shot golf shows, he continues to inspire with his powerful messages and incredible abilities. He's a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and a truly remarkable person!

The 150th Open Championship tees off Thursday at the Home of Golf, and Dan Hicks has a front-row seat to call the action at St. Andrews. Dan has been NBC Sports' lead play-by-play golf announcer for 20 years, but this is his first visit to St. Andrews. What! Yep, Dan tells all to Bob and Kelly. Great guy and terrific stories!  

He drove (and chipped and putted) his way to five PGA Tour victories, but Danny Edwards put it in another gear by becoming the only professional golfer to steer an automobile to victory in a premier national race. In this fast-paced episode, Danny takes us from the first tee to the winner's circle in this rollicking ride from the course to the speedway.

He guided his alma mater, the University of Maryland, to college basketball's promised land through his unique style of sweat and hustle. Coach Gary Williams joins us to talk about his passion for the game and the secrets to his Hall of Fame success!    

His impressions of Arnold Palmer left folks howling, but it's his impression of how Arnold treated others that left an indelible mark on Peter Jacobsen, our guest this week. Witty and wise, Peter shares some special tales of The King and the great actor, Jack Lemmon, his longtime playing partner at Pebble Beach. 

With the 122nd U.S. Open set to begin on Thursday at The Country Club, outside of Boston, who better to talk about the great layout than Rees Jones, the man who restored the course in advance of the 1988 U.S. Open. He's known as The Open Doctor, and after you hear Rees, you'll know why, and how he delivers on golf's major stages.

Bob and Kelly talk about the biggest story in golf, and this time, it's not Tiger! But they also discuss The Big Cat opting out of the U.S. Open, Minjee Lee's good karma at the Women's Open, and Women's Golf Day.

You see him on NBC Sports' golf coverage and at the Olympics, plus at the studio desk for weekend sports updates. When it comes to sports, Jimmy Roberts is always on, and he has 13 Sports Emmys between his time at NBC Sports and ESPN to back it up. Jimmy has great stories to tell, which makes him an ideal guest for Bob and Kelly to chat with.   

Behind every great winner is a driving force who helped build a champion. In the case of two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas, that would be his Dad and Coach, Mike Thomas, who shares his insights with Bob and Kelly. 

John Feinstein: Master of the Written Word   Over his magnificent career, John Feinstein has authored 44 books, written for The Washington Post for many years, and contributed to Golf Digest, Golf Channel, NPR and The Sporting News. His knowledge of sports runs deep, and his ability to tell a great story may be unrivaled. What a great guest for Bob and Kelly to chat with about the world of golf, c...

Bob Harig (Sports Illustrated/Morning Read) joins Bob and Kelly to discuss his new book, "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry." Go behind the scenes with this veteran golf writer who tells of the relationship between two very different individuals striving to conquer the world of golf.

What a treat to welcome in Coach Steve Spurrier, one of the greatest figures in the history of college football. He's the only one ever to win the Heisman Trophy AND coach a Heisman Trophy winner. So, put on that visor -- no tossing it, please -- and get ready to hear from the Head Ball Coach!  

She's the one who will interview the winning jockey on Saturday at the 148th Kentucky Derby, but the story of Donna Brothers goes far beyond the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports. Ride along as Bob and Kelly round the track with the delightful and insightful Donna Brothers.

With the 2022 NFL Draft only two days away, Bob Bubka and Kelly Elbin welcome in former Saints and Dophins GM Randy Mueller. He's the man when it comes to analyzing what should happen when the names are called in Las Vegas, and Randy has great stories from Draft war rooms he oversaw in the past. Randy Mueller's a sure-fire, first-round pick!

Her list of "firsts" is a testament to the remarkable, ground-breaking career of the incomparable Lesley Visser, who joins Bob and Kelly to talk about the love of sports that has carried her all the way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bolstered by her Mom's inspiring words -- "Sometimes, you have to cross when it says 'don't walk'" -- Lesley talks about her days at The Boston Globe, then on to C...

From Tiger's electric appearance on Monday to Scottie's powerful performance to earn the Green Jacket on Sunday, the 86th Masters Tournament kept the sports world abuzz throughout the week. Who better to tell Bob Bubka and Kelly Elbin what it felt like amidst the azaleas at Augusta National Golf Club than Steve Sands of NBC Sports and Golf Channel.    

 For THE best week in sports in '22, Bob Bubka and Kelly Elbin are honored to welcome two-time Masters Champion Ben Creshaw to our podcast. Ben talks about his emotional triumph at the '95 Masters (his second overall) and discusses the four major championships. We'll also give you our picks to put on the Green Jacket on Sunday night. National Championship game. MLB starts. The Masters. What a week...

What a treat it was for Bob Bubka and Kelly Elbin to spend time with Bob Ryan, the extraordinary sports writer whose full-time career spanned 44 years at The Boston Globe -- he still contributes even in retirement -- and now 15 books, with the soon-to-be-released baseball tome, "In Scoring Position." Bob Ryan talks NCAA Men's Basketball, the Boston Celtics (of course!) and so much more. It's 27 mi...