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Ep 270: Bob Harig on his new book Tiger v. Jack, stories from his golf writing career, advice for younger journalists & more Oct 16, 2026

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Bob Harig talks with Garrett about his new book Tiger v. Jack and the interviews and journalism that he put into that coming together. Bob also shares stories from his 40-year golf writing career and gives advice for younger journalists on how to be fair with their work in golf media.

Ep 269: Stewart Cink on talking w/Rory McIlroy after career grand slam, tips for amateurs, Champions Tour's new event in Allentown, & more Oct 03, 2026

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Champions Tour star Stewart Cink talks with Garrett Johnston about the conversation he had with Rory McIlroy after the superstar won the career grand slam. Cink also shares why it's important for amateur golfers to be honest with themselves and learn from each round they play. Cink also talks about the PGA Tour Champions new event the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Ep 268: Cameron Percy on playing St. Andrews w/Tom Watson, the joys of playing the Champions Tour & more Oct 01, 2026

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Australian golfer Cameron Percy joins Garrett Johnston the week of the new Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic and they get into what he loves about playing the PGA Tour Champions, reminisicing of playing against his good friend Geoff Ogilvy in his amateur days, and the fun highlights of his pro career. Percy shares how special it was to see his friend Ogilvy lead the International team at the Presidents Cup last week and tells a number of fun stories from his career including the time he played a practice round for the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews with Tom Watson,

Ep 267: Golf Digest's Tod Leonard on modern golf storytelling, what it's like to know Xander Schauffele a long time & more Sep 26, 2026

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Golf Digest editor and writer Tod Leonard join Garrett and chats about his opinion on modern golf storytelling, adivce for younger golf journalists, what it's like to cover Xander Schauffele from the early days in San Diego to the major winner he is today, and more.

Ep 266: Sam Harrop of Sliced Podcast on the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover and more Sep 23, 2026

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Co-host of the Sliced Podcast, Sam Harrop joins Garrett from the UK and we talk the Presidents Cup, what makes Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood enjoyable to cover in today's game, modern golf journalism, and why it's fun to have a positive outlook on life during this era of negativity on social media.

Ep: 265: Corby Segal, caddie on the PGA Tour Champions, shares insight on his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur & more Sep 21, 2026

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Corby Segal, 30 year veteran caddie who's now with Charlie Wi on PGA Tour Champions, shares insight into his semifinal run at US Senior Amateur at Baltimore Country Club, paints a picture of what Pebble Beach was like for the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee, and gives his highlights of his life in golf from working in cart barns, to caddying, to becoming a member and winning titles at revered SoCal courses.

Ep 264: Fred Albers of PGA Tour Radio on PGA Tour Champs playing Pebble Beach this week Sep 16, 2026

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Fred Albers, a long time play by play voice on PGA Tour Radio talks about the PGA Tour Champions playing Pebble Beach this week in the Pure Insurance Championship Impacting the First Tee. Albers talks about what the youth from the First Tee can expect competing with PGA Tour Champions stars in this unique event and how meaningful the First Tee has been to a local youth player in his area of El Paso, Texas named Natalia Valasquez. Garrett and Fred also discuss the "Leaders and Legends" unique evening put on by the championship with First Tee kids attending and watching CEO's of companies give speeches aboiut life and Champs Tour players share their wisdom from the course as well.

Ep 263: Trey Wingo on LIV Golf's obstacles ahead, Garrett on influencers' negativity to LIV and more Sep 11, 2026

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Trey Wingo joins Garrett to talk about LIV Golf and if it can survive the offseason, why Garrett thinks that influencers and much of the media has been against LIV from the start-including No Laying Up-and a lot more.

Ep 262: Solheim Cup Preview w/Golf Channel's Grant Boone Sep 07, 2026

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Golf Channel announcer Grant Boone shares storylines for this week's 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands as Nelly Korda looks to continue her good play in this event against a strong European Team.

Ep 261: US Senior Amateur w/Mike McCoy & Matt Sughrue Sep 03, 2026

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Mike McCoy talks with Garrett Johnston about the photo of him in August at the US Amateur that went viral with a cigar and visor. McCoy jokes that people have said they wish he was their father-in-law, and he says he's also been called the "Most Interesting Man in the World." McCoy is also defending champion and shares what he's looking forward to about host course Baltimore Country Club, East Course.

Matt Sughrue is playing his eleventh U.S. Senior Amateur and he shares the mindset that has helped him succeed not only in this championship but at this golf course, which he's played 35 times. Sughrue lives in Arlington, Virginia only 50 miles away.

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