Five Clubs

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Gabby Herzig, William Sides, and Josh Carpenter | 5 Clubs Jan 13, 2026

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Brooks Koepka is officially back on the PGA Tour, and the ripple effects could reshape the future of professional golf. With the new Returning Member Program creating a pathway for players like Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Bryson DeChambeau to return, Gary Williams breaks down what this means for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf moving forward.

Gary is joined by Gabby Herzig of The Athletic and Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal to examine how Koepka’s return could influence player movement, Tour strategy, and the competitive balance between the PGA Tour and LIV — and what this moment signals for the next chapter of the professional game.

Gary also talks with Jones Cup champion and SMU standout William Sides to discuss his performance at Sea Island, his path through amateur golf, and even his choice of headwear as he continues to rise in the game.

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 92)

0:00 - 7:15 Opening thoughts on Brooks Koepka's Return

7:24 - 20:41 Gabby Herzig

21:49 - 31:35 William Sides

32:26 - 44:02 Josh Carpenter

Brad Faxon & Brooks Koepka possible return to the PGA Tour | 5 Clubs Golf Jan 12, 2026

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Today’s show opens with Gary Williams breaking down the latest surrounding five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, the nine-time PGA Tour winner, and the growing speculation about a potential return to the PGA Tour, along with a wider look at the current state of the professional game.

Golf Channel analyst and eight-time PGA Tour winner Brad Faxon — a former Ryder Cup player, Walker Cup champion, and one of the greatest putters in the history of the game — joins the show to share his perspective on what Koepka’s return could mean for the sport, why Scottie Scheffler is poised to dominate once again in 2026, and his personal favorites when it comes to both golf and food.

Gary wraps up the episode with a look ahead at this year’s major championship venues and other key events that will shape the golf calendar in 2026.

0:00 - 13:52: Brooks returning to PGA Tour

14:05 - 33:12 - Brad Faxon

34:00-43:45 - Major Venues & other notable events this year

44:05 - 46:14 -Closing thoughts

Luke Poulter, Myles Russell + More LIVE at Sea Island for the Jones Cup | 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Jan 07, 2026

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We’re back for 2026 — LIVE from Ocean Forest at Sea Island during Jones Cup week, one of the premier amateur events in golf.

Host Gary Williams sets the stage for a two-hour show featuring conversations from on site with some of the best players and voices in amateur and college golf, including Luke Poulter (University of Florida and Walker Cup Member), Jacob Modleski (Notre Dame and 2024 Jones Cup champion), and Miles Russell (two-time JGR Rolex Player of the Year and Florida State Committ) — plus insights on what makes Sea Island a unique incubator for elite golf.

In this episode, we dig into:

Why the Jones Cup matters as the bridge from fall to spring college golf

The Walker Cup pipeline and names to know in a Walker Cup year

What makes Ocean Forest such a demanding test

The history and impact behind the Jones Cup, and Sea Island’s commitment to the amateur game

How elite players prepare during the offseason and what separates the next wave

Interviews:

06:11-11:56: Brentley Romine

13:40-21:52: Luke Poulter

22:45-33:40: John Wade

34:44-45:02: Davis Thompson

47:20-55:37: Jacob Modleski

57:10-1:04:13: Miles Russell

1:05:40-1:15:34 : Bill Jones III

1:16:44-1:29:16 : Scott Steilen

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 92).

McIlroy, Scheffler, Lowry, Bradley & Mitchell join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 17, 2025

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Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Keith Mitchell, Keegan Bradley and Shane Lowry joined the final 5 Clubs on Golf Channel program for 2025. All of the guests discussed the Golf Channel Games. McIlroy recapped his year including the Masters and what his priorities are ahead. Bradley touched on his feelings for the Ryder Cup and the aftermath and the hole it has left in his soul. Lowry touched on his Ryder Cup memories including the pressure he felt on the 18th hole as the lead was slipping away. Mitchell talked about his appreciation for the world of broadcast as he prepared for his role in the Golf Channel Games and talked about the world’s top two players. And Scheffler touched on his improved putting, the back 9 at the PGA and how the condensed PGA TOUR schedule will have to be navigated. We also announced a new event in collaboration with Landmand Golf Club called the Heartbeat and showcased our dogs of the week.

Johnson Wagner & Angel Yin join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 16, 2025

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Johnson Wagner & Angel Yin joined the program today. Yin talked about the importance of the LPGA sharing the stage with celebrities, how important it is for her to maintain consistency, the work done by Craig Kessler, the global events and more. Wagner recapped a lot of the year and his work as a broadcaster from recreating golf shots on TV, the way the 17th played at The Players in the playoff, calling this year’s Masters on radio, the roller coaster of the week in Augusta and in particular that Sunday, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and more.

Brendon de Jonge & Oliver Wilson join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 15, 2025

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Brendon de Jonge & Oliver Wilson joined the program today. De Jonge started by sharing how uncomfortable the vibe is for the final day of Q school as five TOUR cards were on the line. They also talked about Rory McIlroy’s year, Scottie Scheffler’s year, Tommy Fleetwood, Marco Penge, Michael Brennan, Tyrrell Hatton, the signature series in 2026, Europeans on the majors hunt and more.

Hally Leadbetter & Gabby Herzig join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 10, 2025

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Hally Leadbetter and Gabby Herzig joined the program today. Leadbetter has been around the game her entire life but has forged her career on the content and broadcast side of the business. She talked about getting your foot in the door, how all of us love the rush of golf, having supportive friends in the industry and establishing trust with subjects. Herzig talked about relative reluctance of Scottie Scheffler, who will drive conversation in 2026, that we will hear more of LIV this year, Tiger Woods’s position moving forward, how enjoyable it is to talk to Rory McIlroy and Max Homa and much more. The show ended with the golf dogs of the week.

Fried Egg Golf & Jaime Diaz join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 09, 2025

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The Fried Egg Golf duo of Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath as well as golf historian Jaime Diaz joined the program today. Fried Egg Golf is celebrating their 10-year anniversary and they talked about what has changed over the last ten years, the Masters finish from Rory McIlroy, what the Masters has delivered over the past few years and the dominance of Scottie Scheffler. Jaime Diaz talked about the mentors for Tiger Woods, what made Jack Nicklaus so great and what to be made of the ball rollback in 2026.

Brad Dalke & Ryan Lavner join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 08, 2025

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Brad Dalke and Ryan Lavner joined today’s show with host Gary Williams. Dalke is part of Good Good Golf and he talked about how he got into YouTube golf and how much fun he is having again. He also talked about some of the players he played with that he knew would become top players in Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. Finally Dalke talked about how he is excited to be a part of the renewed Big Break show. Lavner follows the golf stories throughout the year and talked about Rory McIlroy’s win at the Masters, the Ryder Cup “moment”, Scheffler and the big year he expects from Jon Rahm.

Craig Kessler and Grant Boone join 5 Clubs on Golf Channel Dec 03, 2025

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LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler and Grant Boone joined today’s show with host Gary Williams. Boone led it off and shared news on a new collegiate event being hosted by Abilene Christian that has top programs across the country participating, how some top players are now going to and staying in college to refine their games, the rise from the Japanese players, the year from Nelly Korda and how Jeeno Thitikul bounced back from a devastating loss. Kessler talked about private equity in sports, how the LPGA is laser focused on the fans, his stance on team events, the three things that matter most for the tour, developing the right schedule and the keys to leadership.

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