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THE WORLD NUMBER ONE RETURNS Jan 29, 2025

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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both making their season debuts at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in Pebble Beach, California. Damon and Eamon discuss the tournament with a slew of guests including Harris English, the Farmers Insurance Open Champion, and many more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NO WAY, SLOW PLAY! : JAN. 27 Jan 27, 2025

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On this edition of Golf Today, Jordan Cornette and Eamon Lynch recap the past week in golf that was headlined by Harris English capturing the Farmers Insurance Open. The two are joined early for a roundtable discussion with Rex Hoggard and George Savaricas to talk about the pace of play issue on the PGA Tour and possible solutions moving forward. The discussion continues with TGL talk and reaction to the first couple weeks of competition. After that, Beth Ann Nichols hops on to talk about a wide variety of topics around the LPGA. Jordan and Eamon then welcome in former soccer player and commentator Taylor Twellman ahead of his appearance in the LPGA Pro-Am this week. The guests continue with Justin Parsons, caddy of Harris English, to talk about the latest win and recap an exhilarating final round victory. Jordan and Eamon then pivot to Dan Roberts, Editor in Chief of Front Office Sports, discussing the impact of Tiger's 25th anniversary of his 2000 season and the lasting impact Woods had on the business side of golf. Finally, Managing Director of Player Relations and Development for the USGA, Heather Daly-Donofrio, joins to wrap up the show and discuss the brand new U.S. National Developmental Program. GT Roundtable: 9:16 Beth Ann Nichols: 29:32 Taylor Twellman: 38:20 Justin Parsons: 46:08 Dan Roberts: 58:30 Heather Daly-Donofrio: 1:07:35 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PGA SHOW & TORREY PINES | JAN. 21 Jan 21, 2025

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It’s a huge week for golf, and we’re here to break it all down! From the excitement of the PGA Show in Orlando, where the latest gear, apparel, and innovations are making waves, to the action-packed Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, there’s so much to cover. Plus, it’s a special day in golf history—today we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Jack Nicklaus! Join us as we dive into the highlights, share behind-the-scenes stories, and bring you closer to the heart of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TAKEAWAYS FROM THE AMERICAN EXPRESS | JAN. 20 Jan 20, 2025

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Damon Hack and Jordan Cornette recap Sepp Straka's win at The American Express, his third on the PGA Tour, and look into runner-up Justin Thomas' week in the desert. Plus, the guys discuss Tyrrell Hatton's win in Dubai and what it means for the European Ryder Cup team. Then, they have a couple of roundtables, first with Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour, and then Todd Lewis and Steve Sands to talk about a variety of topics within the game. Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour: 0:05 Gregory Odom Jr.: 25:43 Todd Lewis and Steve Sands: 30:38 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DEPARTING TO THE DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC | JAN. 15 Jan 15, 2025

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Here on Golf Today we hear from defending champion Rory McIlroy and 2022 winner Viktor Hovland leading into the Dubai Desert Classic. Gary Williams, host of the 5 Clubs Podcast, joined us to chat about his show. Last week, Nick Taylor won the Sony Open on Sunday. We'll hear from his short-game coach, Gareth Raflewski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DUNLAP LOOKS TO DEFEND | JAN. 14 Jan 14, 2025

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Last year, it was an amatuer who made history at the American Express. Alabama Sophomore Nick Dunlap took down some of the best players in the world to become the first amatuer to win on the PGA Tour since 1991. Dunlap joins Damon and Eamon to reminisce on his 2024 victory and how he plans to defend his title. Josh Carpenter, Assistant Managing Editor, Sports Business Journal, also joins the show to discuss the TGL, Tiger's debut and how the TGL team is preparing for their second event. NICK DUNLAP (3:18) GRAY ALBRIGHT (11:41) JOSH CARPENTER (31:43) PETER STURGEON (49:54) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

O CANADA! TAYLOR CAPTURES SONY OPEN JAN. 13 Jan 13, 2025

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On this edition of Golf Today, Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch recap a thrilling finish to the Sony Open in Hawaii where Canadian Nick Taylor was victorious in a two-hole playoff over Nico Echavarria. After that, Paige Mackenzie and Ryan Lavner join for the roundtable discussion on a variety of topics including Jordan Spieth's return from injury, Tiger's debut in the TGL, Keegan Bradley being a player captain for the Ryder Cup, and much more. After, Damon and Eamon discuss Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm making their season debuts on the DP World Tour at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Then, ahead of The American Express this week, Executive Director Pat McCabe joins the show to preview what should be an exciting week in La Quinta. Finally, Damon and Eamon wrap up the show talking about the Team Cup in Dubai this past weekend. All of that and more on Golf Today! Paige Mackenzie and Ryan Lavner 9:23 Pat McCabe 38:42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GOLF TODAY LOOKS TO 'TOMORROW!' | JAN. 08 Jan 08, 2025

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The game is moving forward! Last night Rex Hoggard was at the debut of the Tomorrow Golf League, also called TGL. He comes on the show with Ryan Lavner to discuss his first impressions of the upstart simulator golf league. Over in Hawaii, Hideki Matsuyama goes for two wins in a row. Todd Lewis checks in on the 2022 winner of the Sony Open at Hawaii, while also giving us a first look at some PGA TOUR rookies who have turned up to make the first start on their newly-earned cards. Our own Brad Faxon went wire-to-wire to win at Hualalai in 2001! The 8-time PGA TOUR winner joins us for a "Past Champions Chat" to look back at his dominant performance. Grayson Murray tragically took his own life only a few short months after winning the event last season, but his family and friends have teamed up to make sure his legacy lives on through a foundation bearing his name. Jeff Maness, president of the Grayson Murray Foundation, stops by the show to discuss the formation of that organization and what it will do to champion mental health awareness. Jeff Maness 37:00 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF GOLF CHANNEL | JAN. 07 Jan 07, 2025

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The revolution WAS televised! The past 30 years have seen astronomical growth in the game, and Golf Channel has put it all live on the air. Damon Hack & Eamon Lynch welcome in Rich Lerner to discuss what the Golf Channel has meant to the game since we first came on the air in January of 1995 -- and share some of the legendary stories he's picked up in his 28 years here. Just because we're in anniversary mode in the studio doesn't mean we're asleep on the job, though -- especially with the Hawaii swing in full gear! Todd Lewis joins us from the Sony Open in Hawaii to find out how the course is shaping up, and how the tournament will honor its defending champion: the late Grayson Murray. As we look back at the past today, we also get a glimpse into the game's future as the first match of the TGL gets underway tonight! The simulator golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is making a splashy entrance to the scene, but is there substance? Rex Hoggard has been to their facility in South Florida and joins us to weigh in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RORY GOES COAST TO COAST: JAN. 28 ' Jan 07, 2025

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Damon and Eamon are gearing up for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro- AM! 2019 U.S. Open Winner Gary Woodland joins the guys to reminisce on his victory at Pebble Beach. In his first tournament on the APGA tour 23 year old Kieron Van Wyck made history winning the Farmers Insurance Invitational. He became the first amateur golfer ever to win an APGA tour event since the tour began in 2010. He tells the guys what it took took to victory. Nicole Inakov joined the guys to discuss being paired with Ernie Els in the Pure Insurance Championship, and hitting an ace on hole 17 at Pebble Beach with Ernie watching. To close out the episode we hear from Rory McIlroy, who arrived at Pebble Beach this morning after his duel with Tiger in the TGL last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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