The 19th Hole with Michael Williams

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Jason Lusk, who heads the golf course rating program at Golfweek and is the Golf Travel Editor for USA Today. They discuss the rating system, how it works, who is in it and which courses Lusk is high on. Also features Shamik Patel of Killer Golf and New Zealand golf experts Ryan Brandeburg, James Cavanagh, Sam Porter and Hal Phillips talking about h...

Award-wining golf journalist Michael Williams hosts the show live from Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Guests include former USGA CEO Mike Davis on the latest edition of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Tyler O'Connor of Bird Golf and Wild Dunes Director of Golf Jeff Minton. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:02:45) - Mike Davis (00:02:46) - Jeff Minter (00:55:00) - Tyl...

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak about Wyndham Clark's historic win at the the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:16:25) - Adam Schupak

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents his annual U.S. Open preview, once again featuring The Open Doctor, Hall of Fame golf course architect Rees Jones. Jones gives his unique perspective on the acclaimed Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, identifies key holes and gives his predictions for winner and winning score (note: he has never been wrong). Also features Alison Metcalfe, EVP - North Americ...

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness products that is dedicated to the legacy of the great Arnold Palmer. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:02:00) -...

Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new venture into the world of premium accessories. Chapters (00:01:50) - James Ledford - Golf Pride (00:26:00)...

Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf market. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:04:05) - Brian Alley - Primland (00:24:10) - Tom Gocke - KRADUL Go...

Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf. Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:07:15) - John Scott Lewinski - PGA Championship (00:35:45) - David Southworth (01:01:00) - John Novosel...

Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and enjoy a trip to Scotland! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:09:10) - Jess Beers - Kissimmee (FL) Golf (00...

Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:06:15) - Blue Tees Golf (00:30:00) - Eastside Golf

Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson talking about his recent work in Myrtle Beach and the current trends he is seeing in golf course desig...

Award winning host Michael Williams hosts Casa de Campo Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gangon for a wonderful conversation on the past, present and future of one of the most iconic names in destination golf. Also features legendary golf innovator Vikash Sanyal and his latest entry into the game, the revolutionaary Chamber Putter system and how it promises to change how golf is played.  Chapters...

Award winning host Michael Williams features Jason Haga of Never Miss Your Shot Golf on their revolutionary way to make a golf memory last a lifetime on the golf course. Also features Bob Dugan of Thorguard on how their technology saves rounds and saves lives.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome (00:02:30) - Jason Haga (00:22:20) - Bob Dugan

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williams is joined by Bud Garmany of the renowned golf travel company Garmany Golf to talk about the current trends that are driving the new influx of golfers in the game. Also features VP of Sales for Motocaddy Andy Warren talking about the dramatic increase in the use of electric carts in the U.S. and details on new product for the global market leader. Chapters...

Award winning host Michael Williams is back from the PGA Show and is joined by Head of Experiential Marketing & National Partnerships at Lexus Nicole Peterson to talk about the exceptional automobiles that Lexus produces and how the company has connected so closely to championship golf. Also features Global Director, Product & Marketing at Wilson Golf Markus McCaine talking about the compa...

Award-winning host Michael Williams welcomes Rees Jones and Owen Parry, the visionaries behind the spectacular TPC Danzante Bay Golf Course at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico. Williams analyzes the mission and vision of the course with Parry, and discusses the signature holes and current trends in golf with Jones.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome (00:04:28) - Owen Parry (00:43:04) - Rees J...

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents an exclusive one-on-one interview with NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan reviweing the great rise of golf and what's in store for the game in 2026 and beyond. Also features The 19th Hole Holiday Gift Guide! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:02:15) - Greg Nathan, NGF (00:43:24) - Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with PXG Chief Operating Officer Brad Schweigert about the history of the company, its new line of superb golf clubs and the "aura" that surrounds the industry's most unique brand. Also features golf course architect, golf consultant and historian Bradley Kein about the highs and lows of the 2025 golf season and his recommendations on courses not to miss!...

Award-winning host Michael Williams highlights golf travel in this edition of The 19th Hole. Features Anthony Holder (PGA), Director of Golf at Horsehoe Bay Resort (TX) and Jevon Roberts, Assisstant Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship talking about the tourney and the destination. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show Open (00:03:25) - Anthony Holder (00:25:00) - Jevon Roberts - Bermu...

Award-winning host Michael Williams features an exclusive interview with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague. the interview covers the unprecedented popularity of golf, and the mission of the PGA in growing the popularity and availability of the game. Mr. Sprague also addresses the recent controversy at the Ryder Cup and what the officials are doing to prevent a repeat at Adare Manor in 2027. Chapter...

Award-winning host Michael Williams features Miura Golf Chief Operating Officer Bill Holowaty in a fascinating dive into the legendary Miura Golf brand and their one-of-a-kind golf clubs. The discussion covers the founding and early accomplishments of Miura, the allure of the Miura brand and a rundown of their current offerings. Also features Stephan Guertler of My Golf Concierge on playing golf o...

"America's Coach" Michael Breed joins award-winning host Michael Williams to talk about all things golf, including the current popularity of the game with the public and the state of the professional game. Breed also gives hot takes on a range of issues including scaling back the golf ball, how people actually learn to be better and his must-listen opinion on the controversy over fan behavior at t...

Chief Markeritng Officer and VP of Sales Jason Kychek joins award-winning host Michael Williams to celebrate the legendary Casa de Campo's 50th anniversary as they discuss the many attractions at the top-rated golf resort in the Carribean. Also features Phil Immordino of the Indoor Golf Alliance and junior golf coach Scott Holmes of 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn, VA. 

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts the 38th President of the PGA of America Ted Bishop for a remarakble one on one discussiun about the status of the game of golf including the recently completed Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black (NY). Bishop tells how the event was brought to Bethpage under his leadership, the preparations that went into the event and his opinion on whether current leadership sh...

Award-winning host Michael Williams reviews the highs and lows of the European victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course (NY). Special guest Golfweek Senior Writer Adam Schupak gives his views of the week, including the unquestioned brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the grit of the USA team on Sunday and the highly questionable behavior of fans during the entire eve...