The 19th Hole Golf Show

Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins the show to talk about the upcoming U.S Open at Chambers Bay, his endurance in the FedEx Cup playoffs, fatherhood and fulfilling his potential as a major champion.

Rory McIlroy stunned golf with a 9-over 80 to open the Irish Open on Thursday. Combined with his 78 to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship, is that reason to worry about his major chances this summer? We also give some love to the NCAA Women's Golf Championship and the Stanford Cardinal.

After golf collectively got excited about the prospect of a new Big Three of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, the world No. 1 quelled that talk with two wins in his last three starts. But here's the thing: There hasn't been a great golf rivalry in the last half-century that didn't involve Jack Nicklaus. We explain why and how it'll be difficult for a great rivalry to ever surface aga...

Rickie Fowler picked up his second PGA Tour win on a big stage at The Players Championship, winning a three-man playoff after playing the final six holes of regulation in a staggering 6 under par. We talk about what this means for Fowler moving forward and if it might translate into a major championship this season. We also talk about the momentum golf now enjoys heading into the U.S. Open and how...

In light of their recent wins, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy have clearly set themselves up for a potentially lengthy rivalry for domination of the sport as Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods exit the main stage. We look at both players' styles and why, despite their differences, they work so well for them individually. We also look at the developing landscape in golf media and what it means to be a...

With so many horrible images of Baltimore -- a city I love and spent so many of my formative years in -- on TV this last week, it seemed worthwhile to offer a few reflections on Charm City in the context of its role in teaching me the game of golf. The city's golf courses, especially Carroll Park, were critical in bringing me to fully fledged participation in the sport.

Paul McGinley, winning 2014 Ryder Cup captain, joined the show to talk about Jordan Spieth's approach to the Masters and how he took control of the event. The Irishman also shared his views on how Rory McIlroy turned around his Masters in the final 45 holes, as well how Justin Rose did in standing toe-to-toe with Spieth.

Gary Player joins us to talk about the Big Three, who he likes to win the Masters, the pressure Rory McIlroy is under to complete the career Grand Slam like he did and the importance of Tiger Woods playing well to the sport of golf worldwide.

Michael Bamberger is one of the best golf writers and reporters in the business, and he's come out with a new book, "Men in Green," which details his journey to learn more about 18 legends -- some obvious, some not so much -- in a trip back to a different era of the sport.

We discuss playing golf with Bernhard Langer, his approach to golf and share other fun stories about the two-time Masters winner. Then we spend a few minutes discussing when, if ever, Tiger Woods will play tournament golf again with confidence.

Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Sean O'Hair gave us the Show of the Year at the Valspar Championship. What did we learn about Spieth and Reed, and their chances to win the Masters? What did can Sean O'Hair teach Tiger Woods about busting a mental slump?

Patrick Reed has escalated a conflict with author Shane Ryan over allegations in a forthcoming book, but it's only hurting his cause. Meanwhile, John Daly assails the PGA Tour's anti-doping program, already under fire for how it has handled the cases of Vijay Singh and Dustin Johnson.

We give some backstory on Dan Olsen's false accusations about a Tiger Woods suspension, as well some context to the issues faced by caddies at The Honda Classic last weekend.

Davis Love III is the new-old 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, and he's front man for a new approach to the biennial matches. Are the changes good? Why did it take a task force to implement common sense? And what happens if the U.S. loses?

We wonder if Davis Love III is the right man to be the 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain and when, if ever, Tiger Woods' game will be tournament ready.

A look at the life and legacy of Billy Casper, recalled through his autobiography and multiple personal conversations and time spent with the golf legend. What a life as a golfer and a man.

It seems Tiger Woods hit rock bottom at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, posting his worst-ever round as a pro. Is this true bottom? If Woods can't shake the chipping yips, will he walk away from golf? Then, on the other end, Brooks Koepka adds his name to the list of golf's future stars.

Some 12 days after Robert Allenby's weird Friday night in Honolulu, we still don't have a clear picture of what happened. So let's figure it out based on all the info we have and a little detective work.

The PGA Tour has decided to crack down on how players and caddies interact with the rowdy fans at the par-3 16th at TPC Scottsdale. Why now? What for? We'll discuss that and Patrick Reed's journey to becoming a top-tier player in golf.

The PGA Tour is back with the first event of 2015, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. We preview the Hawaii-based event and who we like to do well, including Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson. We also reveal where Tiger Woods will start his 2015 season.

As the calendar rolls over into 2015, there's so much to be excited about in golf's new year. From Rory McIlroy to Tiger Woods, from Jordan Spieth to Lydia Ko, and so much more, it's going to be a good year.

How did Tiger Woods look in his return at the Hero World Challenge? What expectations should we have for Woods going into 2015? On the other end of the leaderboard, the sky is the limit for winner Jordan Spieth, despite what he says.

A golf industry observer feels modern players don't associate club membership with prosperity, but rather as an entertainment option. Do you agree? Would you rather have a home course or play all over? And we'll discuss why that preference change may reflect the golf course industry.

Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge, and we're wondering what kind of player will show up Isleworth, and if that guy will matter in 2015.

Tiger Woods responds with fury to a parody interview written by Dan Jenkins and published in the December issue of Golf Digest. What was gained by all of this? Where does Woods go from here in how he deals with the broader media?