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THE END OF THE TIGER AND NIKE ERA | JAN. 9 Jan 09, 2024

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A partnership that transcended golf, commercials that led to discussions on race and diversity in the game, it has become official, Tiger Woods and Nike have parted ways. Damon and Eamon discuss all the details around this split. Overnight, Rory spoke with Golf Digest regarding the direction of the game. This week we say Aloha from The Sony Open in Hawaii. Later we catch up with 2012 Sony Open champion, Johnson Wagner, 2007 Sony Open champion, Paul Goydos as well as many others. You’ll want to lean into this riveting conversation. Johnson Wagner (1:06) YADHU URS (25:23) PAUL GOYDOS (28:53) ERIC COLE (38:24) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIGER WOODS ANNOUNCES SPLIT WITH NIKE | JAN. 08 Jan 08, 2024

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Our first Golf Today of 2024 was a big one as Tiger Woods announced that he is parting ways with Nike. After 27 years together, the Big Cat will be seeking a new sponsor. On Sunday, Chris Kirk won the Sentry for his 6th career PGA Tour victory. Damon and Eamon break down the win and discuss the hardships Kirk endured on his way back to sobriety. After that, Shane Ryan from Golf Digest joins the guys to talk about Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm's move to LIV Golf, PGA Tour Player of the Year debate, and more. Later in the show, Rex Hoggard joins the show and gives his insights on the most pressing topics in the golf world today. Later on, former PGA Tour caddie and current NBC Sports on-course commentator John Wood joins the guys to discuss Chris Kirk's win, putting woes from certain players, Ludvig Aberg, and Tiger Woods. Finally, Damon and Eamon give their final thoughts on Kevin Kisner's debut in the broadcast booth with Dan Hicks and Curt Byrum at the Sentry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE BIG CAT IS BACK | NOV. 29 Nov 29, 2023

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It's an exciting day in the golf world: the big cat is back! In Wednesday's episode of Golf Today, Damon and George discuss the return of Tiger Woods, who teed it up in a 9-hole pro-am at the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas. Todd Lewis joins in on the action to provide his insight from The Albany Club. Woods will make his first start since the Masters tomorrow in a pairing with Justin Thomas. Later in the show, Luke Donald joins the guys to talk about his return to the captaincy for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Later on, Notah Begay III joins Damon and George to give his thoughts on Woods' return to professional golf. Finally, Rich Lerner joins Golf Today to provide his insights on the Tiger Woods return. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas tee off tomorrow at 11:52am. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIGER WOODS ADDRESSES THE MEDIA | Nov. 28 Nov 28, 2023

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Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf is only two days away! Listen to what the 82-time PGA TOUR winner had to say at his first media opportunity since the Masters this past spring. Damon Hack & George Savaricas also share their thoughts on what Tiger had to say about the TOUR negotiations with the Saudi PIF, his personal health, and the state of the PGA TOUR Policy Board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIGER WOODS: READY TO ROAR AGAIN! | Nov. 27 Nov 27, 2023

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Golf Today is back with the words we all wanted to hear: Tiger Woods is back! Damon Hack & George Savaricas invite in Paige Mackenzie and Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan to discuss what a successful week would look like for Tiger at the Hero World Challenge. Later on, the guys talk to Golfweek Columnist Beth Ann Nichols as well to get her take on the newest batch of Tiger-Mania and a recap of the 2023 LPGA season. Shane Ryan (14:36) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THE RACE IS ABOUT TO BEGIN | Nov. 15 Nov 15, 2023

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Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch alongside the TOUR’s top players explain their reasoning on why Rory McIlroy resigned from the PGA TOUR’s Policy Board. LPGA Players react to the CME Group extending their commitment to the LPGA Tour and increasing the Tour Championship purse to 11 million dollars. Persevering through immense personal tragedy, 41-year-old Camilo Villegas is a champion on the PGA TOUR once again. Villegas joins the show to reflect on his win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Zach Johnson, reflects upon his experience in Rome and what he could have done better to lead Team USA. University of Kentucky golf star Alex Goff, 2016 RSM Classic winner Mackenzie Hughes, and Golfweek Magazine’s Beth Ann Nichols button up the show! Camilo Villegas (30:41) Alex Goff (44:56) Mackenzie Hughes (49:46) Beth Ann Nichols (1:05:55) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BITTER SWEET SEASON ENDINGS | Nov. 14 Nov 14, 2023

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The LPGA ends its 2023 season as the top players on the year-long CME Globe Standings compete one last time at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Four-time winner this season, Celine Boutier joins us to discuss past victories and her mindset going into this week. Later down the road Eamon and Damon catch up with two-time major champion Lilia Vu. As the culmination of the DP World Tour season seeks to crown the tour’s Race to Dubai Champion this week, Sarah Stirk from Sky Sports joins to discuss the finer details of this grand finale. Hall of Famer Davis Love III has more experience than just about anyone these days, as a player, around the Ryder Cup, and in PGA Tour politics. Love joins us to discuss some important topics. Billy Horschel is back in action for the first time since August. Damon and Eamon find out what he's been up to. CELINE BOUTIER (21:58) LILIA VU (29:17) SARAH STIRK (35:29) DAVIS LOVE III (48:29) BILLY HORSCHEL (58:53) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Weekend Winners Around the World Nov 13, 2023

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Damon and Eamon recap an electric weekend in golf that saw wins by Camilo Villegas, Lilia Vu, Max Homa, and Steve Alker. They then welcome Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner to talk about the last few weeks on the PGA Tour and Rory’s recent comments on his fiery Ryder Cup. The guys then get into Homa’s win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge and welcome in John Huggan to talk about everything to do with the DP World Tour. Anthony Rodriguez, senior program director of First Tee, then hops on to talk about all he is doing to grow the game of golf with the younger generation. After that, Isabella Fierro breaks down what it means to be part of the newest class of Epson Tour graduates. Lastly, the general manager of Cedar Crest Golf Course and member of African American Golf Hall of Fame Ira Molayo breaks down everything going on with the Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A MEXICO RECAP AND A BERMUDA PREVIEW! Nov 08, 2023

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On today's episode of "Golf Today," Damon and Eamon discuss changes to the world handicap index system implemented by the R&A. Later on, Brendon Todd joins the show to talk about his 2019 Butterfield Bermuda Championship win with the tournament around the corner. After that, 15 year-old phenom Oliver Betschart calls in to talk about being in the field at this week's PGA Tour event. Afterwards, Erik Van Rooyen facetimes the guys to talk about his win in Mexico at the World Wide Technology Championship. After Erik, Damon and Eamon are joined by Paige Mackenzie and Beth Ann Nichols. The team roundtable discusses all things LPGA including The Annika, Nelly Korda's putter change, Lydia Ko, and Lexi Thompson's showing at the Shriners. Speaking of LPGA, Angel Yin joins the show after the roundtable to talk about her win at the Buick Shanghai back in October. Finally, Champions Tour player Charlie Wi closes it out to preview the Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GOLF'S SCANDANAVIAN INVASION! | Nov. 01 Nov 01, 2023

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It's been a banner year for Nordic countries in golf. Whether it was Ingrid Lindblad's stellar college play or Ludvig Åberg's rapid ascent to the European Ryder Cup team, the cold hasn't stopped them from heating up the golf links! Sweden's Lindblad and Åberg join the show today, as well as Norway's Mats Ege, who hopes to follow in Åberg's footsteps and secure PGA TOUR status through PGA TOUR University as he tees it up for Eastern Tennessee State this season. Sahith Theegala fully established himself amongst the TOUR's best this season with his first win at the Fortinet Championship! He stops by the program to discuss the rest of his fall plans and give Damon & Eamon insight into his competitive mentality. Beau Hossler is also trying to solidify his status, he shares his strategy for the remainder of the FedExCup fall. Not to mention, World Wide Technologies Championship Tournament Director Joe Mazzeo talks to the guys about how Tiger Wood's El Cardonal Course at Diamante is shaping up ahead of the 15-time major champion's course design debut on the PGA TOUR. Joe Mazzeo (11:58) Beau Hossler (17:55) Ludvig Åberg (26:16) Mats Ege (35:31) Ingrid Lindblad (41:28) Sahith Theegala (47:17) 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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