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ALOHA 2022! | Jan. 03 Jan 03, 2022

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Who wouldn't want to start the new year with a trip to Hawaii? Take one with us on Golf Today! Rich Lerner and Eamon Lynch preview the field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, with Steve Burkowski and Mark Rolfing reporting live from Maui. Paige Mackenzie also chimes in with her predictions for 2022 on the LPGA Tour! Steve Burkowski: 2:57 Paige Mackenzie: 18:35 Mark Rolfing: 51:42 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIGER'S BACK ON THE PROWL | Dec. 16 Dec 17, 2021

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Enough said! Todd Lewis and Rex Hoggard report live from the Friday pro-am where Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are getting ready for the PNC Championship this weekend. Nelly Korda and her tennis champion father Petr are in the field too, so Shane and Damon discuss how the reigning Women's PGA Champion can follow up her incredible LPGA season. Todd Lewis & Rex Hoggard (1:50) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OUR FAVORITE TOURNAMENTS OF 2021 | Dec. 16 Dec 16, 2021

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We're closing in on the last Golf Today of the year! As the year comes to a close, Shane and Damon look back on some of their favorite events of the year on both the LPGA and PGA TOUR. Todd Lewis reports live from the PNC Championship on which tees Tiger Woods will play from this week, and which clubs he'll swing. 2005 Players Championship winner Fred Funk has been trying his hand at golf course design and stops by with details on the course he's building in Colorado. Lastly, before Golf Channel reporter Kira K. Dixon was a key part of our golf coverage she was Miss America in 2015! She calls in from the site of the 100th edition of the competition to reflect on how the competition changed her life and also her first full season covering the PGA TOUR. Kyle Thompson (19:49) Fred Funk (24:08) Todd Lewis (35:18) Kira K. Dixon (46:48) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2021 UNWRAPPED | Dec. 15 Dec 15, 2021

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If Spotify unwraps your music choices, Shane and Damon can unwrap the year in golf! Don't miss their takes on the year that was. Tiger Woods is three days away from his return to competitive golf too, so Notah Begay stops by the program to share some of his favorite Tiger stories. LPGA Qualifying School Graduate Allison Corpuz also joins us to discuss her goals for 2022 and talk some PAC-12 smack with D-Hack. And of course "Alternative Golf Week" rolls on. Craig Loughry from Golf Ontario discusses winter golf in the great, white north and Jared Solomon of Five Iron Golf tells us about how his unique chain brings simulator golf to a whole new level. Notah Begay (5:39) Craig Loughry (22:59) Allison Corpuz (47:32) Jared Solomon (52:42) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BOLD PREDICTIONS | Dec. 14 Dec 14, 2021

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In a sport that's about as easy to predict as the powerball, Shane and Damon give us their projections for 2022 in both the PGA and LPGA tours. 2001 PGA Champion Rich Beem pops in to discuss what it was like to win that title against Tiger at the peak of his dominance, and what it will be like to share the course with him again at the PNC Championship. Not to mention, newly-minted LPGA Qualifying School graduate Bianca Pagdanganan joins the show to discuss her goals for the upcoming season. Rich Beem (17:10) Bianca Pagdanganan (31:32) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A NORMAL SHOW. | Dec. 13 Dec 13, 2021

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Is a round of golf every really normal? We know it's not, and Kyle Porter wrote a whole book to prove it! He joins Shane and Damon to discuss his new book "A Normal Sport," the story of the page-turner of a season that was 2021. Ted Sobel has a new book too! The Los Angeles radio legend hops on the show and talks about how following Tiger Woods' career from the beginning helped inspire "Touching Greatness." And make sure you don't throw away grandpa's old clubs! Alternative Golf Week starts with Rob Birman of the Northwest Hickory Players, who's helping lead a hickory renaissance. Ted Sobel (3:15) Kyle Porter (11:32) Rob Birman (43:40) 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 GREAT RECORDS | Dec. 10 Dec 10, 2021

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With Tiger back on the prowl and noted golf aficionado Stephen Curry approaching the NBA all-time record for three pointers, Damon and Rich discuss some of Tiger's records and other golf milestones that may never be broken. Symetra Tour pro Brynn Walker joins the show to discuss her career and role in Golf Channel's ongoing reporting about the challenges of making a living in golf's minor leagues. Lastly, golf architect week continues with a visit from Rob Collins, a young course designer who's turning heads early in his career. Brynn Walker: 16:59 Rob Collins: 32:27 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OF COURSE IT'S ART! | Dec. 9 Dec 10, 2021

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Tiger is back and the world continues to react! Damon and Shane discuss the aftermath of Tiger’s announcement and how he continues change the game. Also, architects David McLay-Kidd, Jim Urbina, and Kyle Franz join the show to talk about the evolution of golf course construction and how to build a beautiful track for the average player. Andy Johnson, founder and writer of The Fried Egg, gives his thoughts on architecture too as he dives into resurgence of the golf course boom and his unique vision for restoring old courses to its original aesthetic. 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: HE'S BACK | Dec. 8 Dec 08, 2021

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Expect anything different?!? Tiger Woods is returning to competitive golf! Golf Channel reporters Rex Hoggard and Todd Lewis discuss the groundbreaking news that the 15-time major champion will play with his son Charlie in the PNC Championship. Tournament Director Teo Sodeman chimes in as well to give us the inside look at how Tiger's entry affects the tournament from an organizational standpoint. Golf Architect Week continues too! Architects Christine Fraser and Brandon Johnson make guest appearances to discuss their roads through the industry and what drives them. Rex Hoggard: 2:38 Todd Lewis: 20:04 Christine Fraser: 14:39 Brandon Johnson: 38:05 Teo Sodeman: 31:03 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BUILDING BLOCKS | Dec. 7 Dec 07, 2021

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We're building up to the QBE Shootout with a week of golf course appreciation! Course architects Gil Hanse and Keith Rhebb join the show to discuss how a course is built (literally) from the ground up. Meanwhile, bona fide swing architect Chris Como stops by to discuss how he and Bryson DeChambeau are working to make him hit even longer! And lastly, Kennedy Swann is trying to build her golf career. The former college star opens up about her dreams and the challenges that stand in her way. Gil Hanse (5:30) Chris Como (38:26) Keith Rhebb (46:17) Kennedy Swann (57:28) 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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