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WOMEN'S OPEN WEEK! | Aug. 2 Aug 02, 2022

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T-minus two days away from the final women's major of the season! Defending champion Anna Nordqvist joins the show to discuss her title defense at Muirfield, and Paige Mackenzie stops by to let us know who to watch out for in the AIG Women's Open field. The race for the FEDEXCUP is heating up on the PGA TOUR too, so Kira K. Dixon drops in with updates on golfers trying to crack the top 125 and qualify for the playoffs. Not to mention, the Presidents Cup is around the corner! International Team hopeful Tom Kim stops by to make his case for making the team and to share what he's learned in his rookie year on tour. Tom Kim: 35:57 Anna Nordqvist: 46:20 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NEW CAPTAIN, WHO DIS? | AUG. 1 Aug 01, 2022

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Luke Donald is the new captain of the European Ryder Cup team! The 5-time participant as a player will lead the team into Rome a little more than a year from now, so he joined Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch today to share his vision for the team. Rex Hoggard and the BBC's Iain Carter join the program to react to the news as well. Rex also helps break down several key changes to the PGA TOUR schedule next season. Paige Mackenzie stops by too and breaks down a come-from-behind victory in the Women's Scottish Open for Akaya Furue. Luke Donald: 13:57 Iain Carter: 42:46 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TRUST GOLF WOMEN'S SCOTTISH OPEN & ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC | JULY 27 Jul 27, 2022

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The players on the LPGA prepare for this week's Women's Scottish Open, and take a look ahead toward the fifth and final major championship at Muirfield. Amundi Evian Championship winner, Brooke Henderson, joins Golf Today to talk about her recent success. Damon and Eamon discuss candidates for Player of the Year on the PGA Tour, as well as the field for the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic. George Savaricas is on the field at the Detroit Golf Club. He caught up with Patrick Cantlay, who breaks down this season's homestretch. Brooke Henderson (40:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FEDEXCUP CHANGEUP | July 26 Jul 26, 2022

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The PGA TOUR has announced a second FedExCup Points list to remove golfers that have been suspended from the playoff hunt. Rex Hoggard joins Damon and Eamon to react to the news and George Savaricas gauges player reactions from the golf course at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Irish amateur golfer Hugh Foley has entered rarified air as one of two golfers to ever win both the Northern and Southern Irish Amateur Championships. He discusses his remarkable feat with the guys as well has his future plans in the sport. In the pro ranks, Chris Naegel made it into the Rocket Mortgage Classic as a Monday Qualifier, the fourth time this month he's done so this month! He chats with the guys about what it takes to chase his dreams. Hugh Foley: 40:16 Chris Naegel: 53:41 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ALL WE DO IS WIN | JULY 25 Jul 25, 2022

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Winner, Winner, Sunday dinner! One Sunday yielded 5 big wins across the highest levels of pro golf on Sunday. Brooke Henderson was the biggest winner of them all, taking home her second major at The Amundi Evian Championship! Damon and Eamon welcome in Beth Ann Nichols to discuss Henderson's biggest victory this side of her 20th birthday. In the men's game, Tony Finau took home PGA TOUR win no. 3 at The 3M Open! Our guys dive in on what this means for one of the most popular players in the game. Lastly on the senior sets, Kari Webb took down her lifelong rival Annika Sorenstam at the Women's Senior PGA and Darren Clark toughed out a rain delay to win the Senior Open Championship. Wyatt Worthington II won his way into the Rocket Mortgage Classic this week by coming out on top at the John Shippan Invitational, he joins the program to discuss what diversity initiatives in pro golf have done for his career and for other diverse golfers. And Kim Moore captured the hearts of golf fans the world over with her convincing win at the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open last week! The head coach of Western Michigan Women's Golf calls in today to reflect on one of the most special championships she has ever competed in. Wyatt Worthington II: 20:35 Beth Ann Nichols: 46:34 Kim Moore: 55:10 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

STENSON LOSES HIS CAPTAINCY | July 20 Jul 20, 2022

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Ryder Cup Europe has parted ways with Henrik Stenson as captain for Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome. Shane Ryan and Todd Lewis call into the show to react to the news with Damon and George. USGA CEO Mike Whan joins us to discuss the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open and what the new national championship means for golfers with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. On the PGA TOUR, 4-time winner Billy Andrade is the 2022 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award for character, charity and sportsmanship. Andrade discusses his personal relationship with Stewart and what winning the award in his namesake means to him. The LPGA is in France for the Evian Championship, so this year's Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho gives us the inside scoop on her preparations for the penultimate major of the season. Shane Ryan: 10:00 Mike Whan: 18:30 Billy Andrade: 26:13 Todd Lewis: 40:15 Jennifer Kupcho: 53:30 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

C'est Si Bon Evian! | July 19 Jul 19, 2022

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Bienvenue a Golf Today! The French theme is in full affect as the LPGA Tour is gearing up for its fourth major of the season in Evian-les-Bains, France. Damon and George welcome in both Karen Stupples & Paige Mackenzie to discuss the Amundi Evian Championship, and Minjee Lee's chances at defending her maiden major championship. The PGA TOUR heads to Minnesota for the 3M Open, so Kira K. Dixon chimes in with an update on the field as the race for the FEDEX Cup Playoffs starts to heat up. Kira K. Dixon: 10:38 Karen Stupples: 31:10 Paige Mackenzie: 40:22 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OLD COURSE, NEW CHAMP! | July 18 Jul 18, 2022

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Cameron Smith is your new Champion golfer of the year! Todd Lewis speaks to the newly-minted major champion, fresh off his signature win at the Old Course. Damon and George are joined by Sir Nick Faldo and Peter Jacobsen to reflect on an all-timer of an Open Championship. Australian golf commentator Luke Elvy also joins the program to discuss what Smith's final-round 64 means for his legacy in his home country. Smith edged 54-hole leader Rory McIlroy by two strokes, whos major championship drought now extends to eight years. Our hosts discuss what that means for the Northern Irishman and what a missed cut says about the state of Tiger Woods' comeback. Todd Lewis & Cameron Smith: 0:36 Sir Nick Faldo: 10:17 Peter Jacobsen: 47:48 Luke Elvy: 26:42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WAIT A MINUTE MR. POSTMAN! | Jul. 06 Jul 06, 2022

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Here comes the postman! J.T. Poston won at the John Deere Classic on Sunday, so he joins the show today to discuss his second career PGA TOUR win and his upcoming trip to St Andrews to compete in The Open. Elsewhere in Scotland this week, the Scots stage their own national championship! Anna Jackson & Eamon Lynch discuss a Scottish Open field that boasts 14 of the worlds 15 top-ranked players. Back in the U.S., the PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS is gearing up for its third major: The Senior Players Championship. Golf Channel analyst Justin Leonard calls in as he prepares for his CHAMPS debut there. WWE Superstar "The Miz" also stops by to preview the American Century Championship and Paige Mackenzie wraps up the LPGA season at its midpoint. J.T. Poston: 3:10 Justin Leonard: 20:20 The Miz: 31:30 Paige Mackenzie: 51:00 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIGER ADDRESSES THE PRESS! | JULY 5 Jul 05, 2022

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Golf Today's George Savaricas and Eamon Lynch talk about the JP McManus Pro-Am and the star-studded field. Tiger Woods addresses the press talking about what it means to play after WD the PGA Championship as well as getting ready for The Open in the near future. Pierceson Coody, the Live and Work in Maine Open winner, joins the show to talk about his golfing career and how college golf can translate well into the professional game. PIERCESON COODY (46:20) 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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