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HALL OF FAMERS ONLY | Jan. 02 Jan 06, 2023

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Our second show of 2023 is loaded to the brim with Hall of Famers! First, World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez stops by to share her favorite memories of her recently deceased friend, golf legend Kathy Whitworth. Later, two-time Masters champ and hall of famer Ben Crenshaw lends his insights into the Plantation Course at Kapalua! The venue of this week's Sentry Tournament of Champions is one of his course designs. Hopping over to baseball, 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee John Smoltz comes on to discuss his golf game and share epic stories of friendly rounds he's played with Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, and many more of golf's all-time greats. Lastly, Vanderbilt sophomore Gordon Sargent stops by, even though he isn't a hall of famer just yet... The reigning NCAA DI Men's Individual Champion shares about his budding career and how excited he is to have received a special invitation to The Masters. Nancy Lopez (20:01) John Smoltz (40:53) Ben Crenshaw (48:20) Gordon Sargent (37:08) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NEW YEAR, BOLD PREDICTIONS! | Jan. 01 Jan 04, 2023

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Happy new year! On the first Golf Today of 2023 Todd Lewis joins us from the golf course as preparation is well underway at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Over the holiday break, the golf community lost one of its all time greats in Kathy Whitworth. Beth Ann Nichols and Judy Rankin stop by to reflect upon her life and the incredible golf legacy she built over a decades-long professional career. We take a look at the year to come on the LPGA as well with Paige Mackenzie, who helps the guys drop their biggest predictions for the world of golf overall in 2023. Beth Ann Nichols (15:40) Judy Rankin (39:30) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UNWRAPPING THE 2022 SEASON | DEC. 14 Dec 14, 2022

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After an eventful season, Anna Jackson and Damon Hack reflect on their most memorable highs and lows this year. Later, Paige Mackenzie joins to discuss her takeaways as well. It has been eleven years since a rookie team won the QBE Shootout. Winning duo, Sahith Theegala and Tom Hoge join to tell us more about their win. 46 players earned their LPGA cards through Q-School on Sunday and one of which is Netherlands very own, Dewi Weber. She joins to give us insight on her journey to this point. Christmas came early for Tim O’Neal on Friday, as he secured his PGA Tour Champions card through Q-School. Tom Hoge & Sahith Theegala (5:39) Dewi Weber (14:39) Tim O'Neal (20:05) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKIE! | Dec. 13 Dec 13, 2022

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Five-time PGA Tour Winner Rickie Fowler is celebrating his 34th birthday today — Anna Jackson, Damon Hack and Paige Mackenzie give their birthday wishes for Rickie in the new year. In 2017, Zack Fischer lost his KFT Card and went four years without status. Last week, Fischer won PGA Tour Latinoamérica's, Visa Argentine Open, which earned him an invitation to the 2023 Open Championship. Fischer joins the show to discuss his journey and how he'll prepare for the upcoming Open. Lastly, Pro Golfer Montrele Wells has quite the story to tell. After originally committing to Benedict College to run track on an Athletic Scholarship, his plans changed when the coach was fired and his scholarship pulled. Undeterred, Wells worked his way onto the school's golf team, going from "not good enough," to the number one player on the team. Montrele Wells joins the show to talk about his college career, winning the Adrian Stills Award and addressing diversity in the game. ZACK FISCHER (23:54) MONTRELE WELLS (32:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AND STILL I RISE | Dec. 12 Dec 12, 2022

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Joining a list of winners, despite his injury, Sahith Theegala and Tom Hoge ended the weekend on a high note becoming the first rookie team to win the QBE Shootout since 2011. Sahith reflects on the past year. It’s a Tiger week as we gear up for Tiger Woods’ appearance with son Charlie at the PNC Championship later this week. Sports Illustrated writer, Bob Harig joins to discuss Tiger’s 2022 season and a lookahead to his 2023 season. After recovering from shoulder surgery and pushing through his battle with depression, Brian Cooper shares just how special earning his PGA Tour Champions card was. Bob Harig - 11:18 Brian Cooper- 20:21 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GOING THE DISTANCE | Dec. 9 Dec 09, 2022

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When Anne Van Dam heard that Jane Park needed help covering the costs of her daughter's medical care, she hit the ground running -- literally! Not to mention Cycling and Swimming too, after committing to do a half-Iron Man race to fundraise her eventual goal of $50,000. Anne joins the show to share more of her story! Later on, Damon and Rex dive in on some of the unique partnerships at the QBE Shootout; and find out just how well some of these pairings know each other outside the ropes. Not too far from our Golf Channel studios here in Connecticut, a longtime volunteer at the Travelers Championship was named the PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year! Charles Buder is his name, he stops by to reflect on more than 50 years as a volunteer scorer at the Travelers. Anne Van Dam 8:32 Charles Buder: 23:02 Know your Partner with Kevin Kizner & Max Homa (30:08) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ASHLEIGH BUHAI JOINS THE SHOW | Dec. 8 Dec 08, 2022

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Damon and Rex preview the upcoming QBE Shootout and discuss the future changes to the event. Ashleigh Buhai also joins the show to discuss her win at last weeks Australia Open and how hiring a mental coach has helped her game. Ashleigh Buhai (31:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LPGA YEAR IN REVIEW | Dec. 7 Dec 07, 2022

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With the LPGA Tour season firmly in the books, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner evaluate how the season turned out on the ladies tour. Will rival tours potentially play an outsized role in the LPGA season to come? On the PGA TOUR, Will Zalatoris has announced his return to competitive golf will be at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Maui this January. The guys discuss what he'll need to do to regain the end of year momentum he lost to a back injury in 2022. The QBE Shootout takes place in Naples, Florida this week mere months after hurricane Ian caused serious damage to parts of the area. Tournament director Rob Hartman calls in to discuss how the tournament has persevered and is committed to making an impactful contribution to helping its community rebuild. Lastly, major champion Lanny Wadkins stops by to discuss the state of the game and Bernhard Langer's odds to make PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS history by beating the all-time senior wins record. Rob Hartman (13:40) Lanny Wadkins (17:58) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STRANGE DAYS INDEED | Dec. 6 Dec 06, 2022

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Curtis Strange stops by the show today! The two-time major champion gives us his perspective on the state of the sport, and expresses his disappointment in Greg Norman's truculent behavior since taking the helm of LIV Golf. Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner also take a look at the state of Scottie Scheffler's game, and whether or not they're expecting another multi-win season for the reigning Masters champ. Lastly, PGA TOUR radio personality and newly-minted author Will Haskett stops by to discuss his book "The Science of Golf." Curtis Strange (6:43) Will Haskett (32:46) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HOVLAND WINS THE HERO | Dec. 5 Dec 05, 2022

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Viktor Hovland is your 2022 Hero World Challenge champion, beating out Scottie Scheffler on the 72nd hole. Damon and Ryan talk about Hovland's big win and how an improved putting game has led to newfound success. Former NBA player, J.R Smith, joins the show to talk about his love of golf, his work with golf coach Chris Como, and what it's like to go back to college. With the Hero World Challenge week complete and PNC on the horizon, the guys react to Tiger's goals for the upcoming season. JR SMITH (7:43) BETH ANN NICHOLS (29:18) 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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