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WE HAVE THE POWER! | Nov. 02 Nov 02, 2022

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Seamus Power that is... The irishman braved tough conditions en route to his second win on the PGA TOUR last week in Bermuda! Seamus joins the show to talk about how the win strengthens both his upcoming playing schedule AND his Ryder Cup chances. Todd Lewis is on the golf course at the World Wide Technologies Championship at Mayakoba! He caught up with Viktor Hovland before the first round of his attempt at a rare PGA TOUR three-peat at the event. Fred Funk won the first edition of the tournament back in 2007 at age 47, he stops by to reflect on that win and other legendary moments in his career. Seamus Power (18:35) Fred Funk (41:55) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS MONTH | Nov. 1 Nov 01, 2022

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This November, we recognize Alzheimer's Awareness Month to honor the legacy of our friend and colleague Tim Rosaforte; who passed away because of the disease earlier this year. CBS Sports commentator Jim Nantz lost his father to Alzheimer's over a decade ago and has since become an advocate for Alzheimer's awareness and a champion for finding a cure. Nantz joins the show to discuss the work his foundation has done to further research and alternative treatments for the disease. Back on the golf course, Jordan Smith shot a remarkable -30 at the Portugal Masters last weekend to win for the second time on the DP World Tour. The Englishman joins the program to discuss a win that he hopes gets him on a roll as the Race to Dubai heats up. And the wrap-around season continues for the PGA TOUR at Mayakoba, Mexico! Some of golf's biggest names have headed south of the border to tee it up at the World Wide Technologies Open at Mayakoba, including Tony Finau. Our crew discusses Finau's career year in 2022 and how he brings it to the next level coming into another Ryder Cup year. Jordan Smith (16:37) Jim Nantz (58:46) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WINNERS WHO DIDN'T WIN | Oct. 31 Oct 31, 2022

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Ben Griffin might not have won in Bermuda, but he sure taught us a thing or two about what it means to be a winner! A year removed from his comeback to pro golf after burnout and financial hardship forced him into early retirement, he held a 54-hole lead on the PGA TOUR! Seamus Power might have gotten the better of him on Sunday, but we dive into his story. A winner on the LPGA Tour, Austin Ernst joins the program to discuss her upcoming appearance on Golf Channel Academy! And after she's done spouting wisdom for your golf game, world-renowned swing coach Chris Como comes along to give us a preview of his new instructional show on GolfPass: Ask Chris Como! Not to mention Beth Ann Nichols swings by as well to discuss news and notes from the LPGA, including a shocking coaching shake-up from one of the world's best.

Austin Ernst (31:45)

Chris Como (38:51)

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CLASS IS IN SESSION | Oct. 26 Oct 26, 2022

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Put on your thinking cap! Putting guru Brad Faxon is joining the show to discuss the approach he's taken to remake Rory McIlroy's game on the greens. Listen close, maybe there's something for your game in there too... Barclay Brown is putting the final touches on a stellar college career at Stanford University. The senior, originally from England, shares what his time in Palo Alto has helped him accomplish as an amateur on his way to professional golf. Meanwhile, Steven Alker has taken his lumps and is reaping the rewards on the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS! The 5-time winner stops by after winning the opening leg of the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs at the Dominion Energy Classic. Brad Faxon (9:08) Steven Alker (27:21) Barclay Brown (58:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MAJOR SECOND WIND | Oct. 25 Oct 25, 2022

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Several days removed from Rory McIlroy's 23rd PGA TOUR and ascension to World No.1 win Cara Banks and Eamon Lynch can't help but ask... Does Rory have any major championship mojo left in the tank at 33? Sky Sports' Paul McGinley calls to weigh in with his opinion as well. The crew asks the same question of two-time major champion Lydia Ko after her 18th career victory on the LPGA Tour this past weekend. Sticking with the LPGA, Brittany Altomare joins the show from media day at the Pelican Championship in her natve Tampa, Florida! Brittany discusses everything from her affinity for the Solheim Cup to her quest for her first LPGA win. Paul McGinley (7:44) Brittany Altomare (42:54) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RORY'S BACK ON TOP! | Oct. 24 Oct 24, 2022

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For the first time since the summer of 2020, Rory McIlroy sits atop the Official World Golf Ranking! George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch look back at the torrid run from the Irishman that started with a missed cut at the Valero Texas Open and culminated in his title defense at the CJ Cup Sunday. On the LPGA Tour, Lydia Ko took home her 18th career win this past weekend! Beth Ann Nichols and Paige Mackenzie drop in to discuss the significance of her second win of the season, and how close she could be to ending her drought in major championships. Speaking of winners, Steven Alker kicked off the Schwab Cup Playoffs on PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS with his third win of the season! Our crew reacts to his meteoric rise on the senior set. Beth Ann Nichols (19:50) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AND THE WINNER IS... | Oct. 19 Oct 19, 2022

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Cameron Young is your 2021-2022 PGA TOUR Rookie of the year! The former Wake Forest Demon Deacon joins the show to discuss winning the namesake award of his Alma mater's most famous alumnus: Arnold Palmer. Still riding high off last weekend's win, Keegan Bradley stops by! He talks about the emotional win in Japan, and why he thinks his game wont make him wait 5 more years for his next one. On the Korn Ferry Tour, Q-School is in full swing! We talk to finalist Trent Phillips about his run to the final stage, and what it will take to graduate from PGA TOUR Canada and earn Korn Ferry status. Keegan Bradley (2:26) Trent Philips (21:33) Cameron Young (48:01) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MORE ELEVATED EVENTS | Oct. 18 Oct 18, 2022

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Sources tell Eamon Lynch that four more events have been awarded 'elevated' status in the 2022-2023 PGA TOUR season! PGA TOUR pros react to the news as Eamon and Damon take a closer look as well. Paige Mackenzie chimes in too and gives us an honest assessment of Jin Young Ko's game headed into the Ladies BMW in her native South Korea. USGA President Mike Whan also dropped by the show to discuss a groundbreaking investment the governing body is making in the First Tee and further diversifying the game. Lastly, former University of Texas standout Parker Coody joins the show to discuss the hot start to his pro career! The member of the 2022 National Champions has already secured full Korn Ferry status for the coming season. Mike Whan (24:15) Parker Coody (36:56) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WINNERS ONCE AGAIN! | Oct. 17 Oct 17, 2022

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Keegan Bradley and Lexi Thompson are back in the winners circle! The former major champs got it done on the PGA TOUR and Aramco Team Series on Sunday. Freddie Couples rekindled the winning magic for the first time in 5 years on the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS too with a scintillating back 9 to win the SAS Championship! We discuss what the wins mean for these golf legends going forward. And in the amateur ranks, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship starts next week! Australian Karl Vilips stops by the show to discuss his preparation and excitement for his second appearance in the championship, in which he'll play for exemptions into The Masters and The Open Championship. Over on the DP World Tour, Sergio Garcia has addressed the fact that he will not be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup due to a lack of events played on the European set. Eamon and Todd discuss what that means for the team competition to lose arguably the most dominant player in its history. Karl Vilips (36:04) Ewan Murray (52:09) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ZOZO IS A GO-GO! | Oct. 13 Oct 13, 2022

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Round one is in the books in Japan! Eamon and Damon break down the biggest winners from round one and we hear from the leaders. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS legends Dick Mast stops by to chat about how he's maintained his golf game into his seventies ahead of the SAS Championship. Meanwhile, Gina Kim is just starting her career! The LPGA rookie discusses how sponsors exemptions and high-level amateur golf have prepared her to make her presence felt on the tour next season. Lizette Salas has won twice on the LPGA and joined us today to open up about the highs and lows she has experienced in the professional game. Dick Mast (15:18) Gina Kim (29:29) Lizette Salas (47:10) 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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