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McKellar Golf Podcast #125 Sep 17, 2024

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the Solheim Cup, the Irish Open, and then dissect the news that a proposed deal with LIV has been turned down by the DP World Tour. A packed and entertaining show.

McKellar Golf Podcast #124 The Curtis Cup Edition Sep 04, 2024

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McKellar Golf Podcast #123 The Blather of Jay Monahan Aug 29, 2024

This week Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal to discuss Jay Monahan's "State of the Game" press conference at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Before that, our intrepid hosts look back with fondness on the Women's British Open at St Andrews and the recent wave of brat-ish behaviour amongst our PGA Tour heroes.

McKellar Golf Podcast #122 The Tron Carter Show Aug 21, 2024

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Friend of the Podcast, NLU's Tron Carter.They discuss playing the Old Course in reverse, this week's Women's British Open and what's next for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Before that, our intrepid hosts break down the US Amateur and what makes bad golf course architecture bad.

McKellar Golf Podcast #121 Golf at the Olympics Aug 08, 2024

This week Shackelford and Donegan discuss men's golf event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and the role, and increasingly high-profile presence, of agents in professional golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #120 Aug 05, 2024

For the McKellar Golf Podcasts completists. Our Open Championship review.Some brilliant insight from Geoff Shackelford on his week at Royal Troon covering the 2024 Open Championship.

McKellar Golf Podcast #119 2024 Open Championship Preview Jul 17, 2024

Only one show in town this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon and also take a sideways glance at golf on the west coast of Scotland.

McKellar Golf Podcast #118 Keegan Bradley - A Ryder Cup Surprise Jul 09, 2024

After a five week hiatus (explanation in the pod), the boys are back. Shackelford and Donegan discuss the appointment of a new US Ryder Cup captain, the "Rise of the Amateurs"and what lies ahead over the next two weeks in Scotland.

McKellar Golf Podcast #117 Xander Schauffele Wins His Major. Finally. May 22, 2024

This week Geoff Shackeford and Lawrence Donegan look back on one of the more exciting major champions in recent years. But was Valhalla worthy as a major championship venue. They also discuss the ever-more-offensive application of the rules by our PGA Tour "heroes". Plus, breaking news on the PiF/PGAT negotiations.

McKellar Golf Podcast #116 2024 PGA Championship Preview May 14, 2024

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to the PGA Championship at Valhalla- the golf course and the players. They also talk about the latest round of PGA Tour politics and another win for the Self-Immolation Caucus.

McKellar Golf Podcast #115 McIlroy Gets the Custard Pie? May 08, 2024

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the Rory McIlroy non-return to the citadels of power on the PGA Tour, and the costs associated with the tour's obsession with youth. Our hosts look back on the life and legacy of the great Peter Oosterhuis.

McKellar Golf Podcast #114 McIlroy Rides to the Rescue? Apr 23, 2024

Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by friend of the pod Ewan Murray of the Guardian, who discussed his scoop about Rory MIlroy returning to the PGA Tour policy board in an effort to speed up negotiations with the Saudis. Before that, our hosts talked about Nelly Korda's amazing win streak and Theo Epstein's presentation to PGA Tour members about "improving the product".

McKellar Golf Podcast #113 Shackelford Goes to Augusta Apr 16, 2024

A second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.

McKellar golf podcast #112 Scott Scheffler Wins the 2024 Masters Apr 15, 2024

This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.

McKellar GolfPodcast #111 The Iain Carter Episode Apr 04, 2024

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Iain Carter to discuss his new book "Golf Wars", which takes us on a journey through the madness of last two years of professional golf. We talk about the new leadership of the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. Love Carter! Buy his book!!

McKellar Golf Podcast #110 The Tao of Peter Malnati Mar 25, 2024

Jam-packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod Bob Harig to discuss his new book delving into the legacy of Tiger Woods, Drive. Before that, our hosts discuss Peter Malnati's great win on the PGA Tour, homemade putting strokes versus orthodox putting strokes, and the importance of muni golf.

McKellar GolfPodcast #109 Nassau, Here We Come! Mar 19, 2024

Lots of golf, and lots of golf politics this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan talk about a fantastic Players championship - from Scheffler's performance to NBC's return to golf broadcasting form, from the booing of Jay to Wyndham's impersonation for Michael Flatley in the Sawgrass rough. We also discuss the Nassau peace talks.

McKellar Golf Podcast #108 The Future of Golf. Jay Monahan Reveals ...Not Very Much Mar 12, 2024

This week Shack and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod, the Guardian's Ewan Murray, to discuss today's Jay Monahan's "State of the Tour" press conference - what he said, and what he left unsaid. We try our best to decode the commissioner's grumpy demeanor and excessive verbiage. Our hosts then discuss Bay Hill, the "mashing" habits of our PGA Tour heroes and the Netflix portrayal of the Ryder Cup "boys' club".

McKellar Golf Podcast #107 LIV's World Ranking Woes Mar 06, 2024

A lot of LIV this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the latest OGWR twist, access to the Majors for the Saudi crew and the Anthony Kim car crash. We check in on the "Events of June 6th" ask the big question - WTF is Rory up to? Finally, we say farewell to Keith Pelley, eternal optimist ground down by the golf wars.

McKellar Golf Podcast #106 European Golf Ascendant Feb 27, 2024

A worldwide show this week as Shackelford and Donegan discuss the success of Europeans on the PGA Tour, golf in Africa and the Middle East, the Masters' invites and, last and most certainly least, "The Match".

McKellar Golf Podcast #105 The Podcast Annual Outing Edition Feb 21, 2024

Our two hosts made it to the Genesis Invitaional this year and look back on a fantastic event from the perspective of a media member (Geoff) and as a fan (Lawrence). Our hosts also discuss the appointment of a new Walker Cup captain for GB&I, throw out some gossip about the, ahem, "negotiations" between PGAT and LIV, and disagree over just about everything else. A fun episode.

McKellar Golf Podcast #104 Riviera Country Club Edition Feb 14, 2024

The PGA Tour heads to Riviera CC this week and Geoff Shackelford is here to explain the subtle changes that have improved two of the best greens in golf, and why the legendary LA venue is one of the best spectator experiences in the game. Amateur sociologist Lawrence Donegan asks the question - what does the Shitshow at Scottsdale say about the state of the United States.

McKellar Golf Podcast #103 LIV Golf's Coming Out Party? Feb 08, 2024

Bad weather turned into good fortune for LIV Golf this weekend. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the first head-to-head match up between the PGA Tour and LIV "product. Pebble Beach or Mayacoba - which tournament provided the best entertainment/competition.

McKellar Golf Podcast #102 Behold! PGA Tour Enterprises is Born Feb 01, 2024

An emergency podcast featuring Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan arguing about the prospects for the PGA Tour now that it is a for-profit enterprise part owned by a bunch of private equity sharks.

McKellar Golf Podcast #101 A Signature Pebble Beach Edition Jan 30, 2024

Shackelford and Donegan discuss the AT&T at Pebble Beach, one of the highlight events of the PGA Tour season, as well as the the start of the LIV Golf 2024 season. And for those who can't get enough speculation about what the future of pro golf might look like -we've got plenty of that, too.

McKellar Golf Podcast #100 There's No Kidnapping in Golf. Or is there? Jan 18, 2024

As Yasir Al-Rumyyan moves ever closer to controlling professional golf, Geoff Shacklford and Lawrence Donegan discuss The Athletic's sensational exclusive portraying Mr LIV Golf as an alleged participant in yet more sinister behaviour by the Saudi Crown Prince. In other news, our hosts assess the PGA Tour's downward spiral, with gloomy news being delivered from the likes of Webb Simpson. There's also golf - Hawaii! Dubai! -and a whole lot more. We also assess the contributions of Keith Pelley and Martin Slumbers as they get ready to leave the stage. A packed show, hence it's 90 minutes long.

McKellar Golf Podcast #99 The PGA Tour- Unfit for Purpose? Jan 10, 2024

Packed show this week. Shack and Donegan talk Kapalua, the disfunctionality of the PGA Tour, Tiger and Nike, and take discuss Rory McIlroy's "plan" for a world tour of golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #98 Predictions for 2024 Jan 02, 2024

A bit of fun this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan play Carnac the Magnificent and look ahead to the next year in golf. All predictions to be taken with a healthy dose of scepticism.

McKellar Golf Podcast #97 "Golf Wars": The End Game? Dec 13, 2023

LIV drops the hammer with Rahm, and the PGA Tour picks its partner for the dance. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the revived prospect of a deal being reached between the protagonists in what Sports Illustrated this week called the "golf wars". Friend of the Pod Josh Carpenter, assistant editor of Sports Business Journal, joins to discuss Wells Fargo's decision to end its sponsorship of the event at Quail Hollow and what it means for the Tour's business.

McKellar Golf Podcast #96 Jon Rahm Leaves For LIV Dec 08, 2023

The death knell for the PGA Tour? Jon Rahm leaves for LIV. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan picks their way through the latest stage in the PGA Tour's drive towards self-destruction..

McKellar Golf Podcast #95 The Golf Ball Roll Back Special Edition Dec 06, 2023

It's been 20 years in the making but finally the R&A and USGA move to roll back the golf ball. Geoff Shackelford joins Lawrence Donegan to explain what is happening and why it took so long .

McKellar Golf Podcast #94 PGA Tour Commissioner Tiger Woods Speaks Nov 30, 2023

Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf and ruling the roost. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss Tiger's dressing down of Jay Monahan and what he's new role as de facto Commisssioner means for the Tour. They also discuss the USGA/R&A impending announcement on the golf ball and celebrate what it might mean for golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #93 The Netflix Shitshow Nov 16, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss Rory MCIlroy's resignation from the PGA Tour's policy board, the latest news from the negotiations over the future of professional golf, and disaster that was Netflix's first foray into live golf streaming. Also, we give a shout out to Youth on Course - leading the way in actually growing the game, as opposed to talking about growing the game.

McKellar Golf Podcast #92 All Golf Business, Not a Lot of Golf Nov 08, 2023

Feels like the money men (and it's mostly men) have been dominating the golf world this past week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the news that the PGA Tour is in the final stages of finding a "private equity partner" that will fund its future as a for-profit business and take a look at the shortlist. The made-for-TV TGL golf league is gearing up for a January launch. What do Shack and Lawrence think of the idea? Find out here.

McKellar Golf Podcast #91 Golf Course Rankings Suck. Official! Nov 01, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the genius of Royal Melbourne, more rumours as the VC big cats circle the world of pro golf, Luke Donald and 2025 Ryder Cup. They are joined by Friend of the Pod David Jones - aka UKGolfGuy - to discuss Golf magazine's world top 100 ranking list.

McKellar Golf Podcast #90 The Alan Shipnuck Edition Oct 25, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan the 2023 Asia Pacific Amateur at Royal Melbourne and the latest developments in the "Framework Agreement"machinations. The main event, however, is a chat with Alan Shipnuck about his new book on the LIV business, LIV and Let Die.

McKellar Golf Podcast #89 The Peter Dawson Fan Club Edition Oct 12, 2023

OWGR Chairman Peter Dawson announces LIV Golf is ineligible for world ranking points. Shackelford and Donegan discuss the (very plausible) case he makes. Our hosts also check in on how the "framework agreement" between PIF and the PGA Tour is doing, and celebrate the news that Portmarnock GC may have made its way onto the Open rota. A fun-packed show.

McKellar Golf Podcast #88 Ryder Cup 2023. That Was Fun Oct 02, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelfordand Lawrence Donegan discuss the biggest story of there week in golf. And also takealook back at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, the golf and all the off-course shenanigans.

McKellar Golf Podcast #87 The 2023 Ryder Cup Preview Sep 25, 2023

On the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to look ahead to next week's contest in Italy. We also touch of on the touchiness of the modern day professional golfer.

McKellar Golf Podcast #86 PGA TOUR/PIF and "The events of June 6th". Sep 20, 2023

After a summer hiatus, your favorite smarty-pants golf Podcast is back. We catch up on Shackelford and Donegan's summer travels, discuss the Ryder Cup and drop a few hints about the hints currently circulating that suggests the PGA Tour, in the parlance of the 1950s American domestic drama, might be "fooling around" with someone else while the PIF is pre-occupied with avoiding scrutiny from the US Senate.

McKellar Golf Podcast #85 The PGA Tour and the Ball Rollback. An Emergency Show! Jul 28, 2023

In a special show the legendary Mike Clayton joins Shackelford and Donegan to discuss the PGA Tour's decision to ignore years of negotiations with, an accommodations by, the USGA and R&A, over a proposal to roll back the ball "elite competition golf". It's an elevated chat, even though we say so ourselves.

McKellar Golf Podcast #84 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegandiscuss Brian Harman's win at the 2023 Open Championship. Jul 25, 2023

A feisty episode this week, with Geoff on his way to the bookies to collect on the stunning Sepp Straka EW bet and Lawrence gets Rory's putting "coach: Bad Faxton off his chest (not literally, of course). Good fun.

McKellar Golf Podcast #83 2023 Open Championship Preview Jul 20, 2023

With Geoff Shackelford stymied by technical issues, Lawrence Donegan is joined by the legendary Mike Clayton to take a look ahead to this week's Open at Royal Liverpool. And a for a very special "Royal Liverpool" Friend of the Pod segment, we are joined by golf coach Alex Murray, whose insight on Tiger Woods' preparations for the 2006 Open could change the way golf historians will look back on Tiger's famously "strategic"approach when he won at Hoylake that year. A must listen.

McKellar Golf Podcast #82 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on the PGA Tour Senate Hearing Jul 11, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan got together immediately after the Senate Committee hearing into the PGA Tour/Saudi "arrangement" to discuss what was said and, more stunningly, what was revealed in the documents released by the committe. We also talked about the 2023 US Women's Open at Pebble.

McKellar Golf Podcast #81 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan review the 2023 US Open Championship Jun 21, 2023

A very special show this week as Lawrence Donegan talks to Geoff Shackelford about his 2023 US Open week at Los Angeles Country Club, a major championship played on a George Thomas course that Geoff helped restore to its former glory. Some great insights and anecdotes from Shack. A must listen.

McKellar Golf Podcast #80 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with preview of the 2023 US Open Championship Jun 13, 2023

Geoff Shackelford look ahead to this week's US Open at LA Country Club's North course.

McKellar Golf Podcast #79 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on the PGA Tour's deal with the devil. Jun 07, 2023

Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the joint announcement by the PGA Tour and Saudi's Public Investment Fund that they are going into business together, to hell with the promises, the faux morality and the moral blackmail. It was hard to know where to start with the shit show to end all shit shows, but we gave it our best shot.

McKellar Golf Podcast #78 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan put the world of golf to rights....again. Jun 02, 2023

The brand new edition of McKellar magazine is out!! And so is Shackelford's new book!! To celebrate these great events, Geoff and Lawrence finally solve every problem still facing the game of golf, amateur and professional. All in the space of an hour. You are so welcome.

McKellar Golf Podcast #77 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with a PGA Championship preview May 18, 2023

Geoff and Lawrence look ahead to Glory's third last shot of 2023 on the the wonderfully restored Oak Hills golf course. They also discuss a fresh injection of nastiness in the LIV/PGA Tour battle with the news that the US Department of Justice's is making a serious effort to investigate anti-trust allegations against the PGA Tour.

McKellar Golf Podcast #76 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with no special guests May 12, 2023

After a health-induced hiatus, Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the big events of the week in golf - Tiger's "retirement", European Tour cracks the whip on LIV, the "carpet bombing" TV coverage of major championships, the rise and rise of No Laying Up, Donald Trump's dodgy dealings with the Saudis attracts the interest of special counsel Jack Smith. A great conversation this week.

McKellar Golf Podcast #75 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with Friend of the Pod, Stanford coach Conrad Ray Apr 27, 2023

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan looolook back at the first women's major championship of the year, and bring some breaking news (kinda) on the future Open Championship hopes of beloved member of the championship rota. They are joined by Friend of the Pod, Stanford men's golf coach Conrad Ray, who offers his insight on the rapidly changing landscape (to say the least) of college golf. Be prepared to become well-informed.

McKellar Golf Podcast #74 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on this week in the world of golf Apr 19, 2023

The brand new edition of McKellar magazine is now available for sale and to celebrate the occasion Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dial up the "hot take" factor in their regular look back on events in golf - Slow play! Patrick Cantlay! Harbour Town! Brooks Kopeka's splayed left hand! Scotty Scheffler - nice guy, or not? What's next for the CEO of Symphony Ventures ! Fred Ridley! And please buy the new issue of McKellar. here is the link.

https://www.mckellarmagazine.com/product/issue-7/

McKellar Golf Podcast #73 Lawrence Donegan and Mike Clayton, with a special guest. Apr 05, 2023

This week regular host Lawrence Donegan is joined by the Aussie legend Mike Clayton for a Master's week podcast about all things golf. They are joined from Augusta by this week's Friend of the Pod, Geoff Shackelford.

McKellar Golf Podcast #72 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with their Masters Preview Mar 30, 2023

The 2023 Masters is almost upon us. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic week at Augusta National Golf Club.

McKellar Golf Podcast #71 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, Nick O'Hern Mar 23, 2023

In the latest episode our intrepid hosts discuss this week's big events in golf - the demise of the World Matchplay, belt tightening at LIVGolf , the changing face of golf's "media establishment", and Rory McIlroy's ability to identify and ride that wave, plus his frankly stunning (and smart) intervention in the ball rollback debate. Friend of the Pod is Nick O'Hern, matchplay conqueror of Tiger Woods and one of shortest hitters to ever make a serious living on the PGA Tour.

McKellar Golf Podcast #70 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with extra special guest, author Geoff Shackelford. Mar 17, 2023

This week our intrepid hosts wander through the thick undergrowth of the week in golf, celebrating the wonders of state and local golf associations and berating the conspicuous capitalism of college golf team that fly private. What are we teaching these kids? We look back at the Players and ahead to Scottie Scheffler's Masters champions' dinner. Our Friend of the Pod is Geoff Shackelford, author of 2004 "classic" (it says here) The Future of Golf which looked forward to the day when USGA and R&A would take steps to rein in modern equipment. Geoff gives his views on this week's epochal (it says here) announcement that the governing bodies are about to do exactly that.

McKellar Golf Podcast #69 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, former PGA Tour pro Joe Ogilvie Mar 08, 2023

This week Geoff and Lawrence are joined by Friend of the Pod, Joe Ogilvie, one of the smartest, most thoughtful guys to ever play in the professional ranks. Joe, once touted as a future PGA Tour commissioner, gives us his thoughts on the tour's proposed schedule changes for 2024, both the good and the baffling, and what one version of the future might hold for LIV. It is definitely an "elevated" discussion. Before that, our co-hosts talk women's college golf, NBC's coverage, and this week's Players championship. We give Jay Monahan's press-Players press conference the Rotten Tomatoes treatment (look away now, Jay!)

McKellar Golf Podcast #68 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, James Corrigan of the Telegraph newspaper Mar 02, 2023

This week Geoff and Lawrence discuss the PGA Tour's proposed schedule for the 2024 season. Elevated events! No cuts! Limited Fields! Does it all sound a little familiar? We break down....sorry ... we break it all down. In our irregular USGA segment, we look at the organisation's new "national development" plan, and at its proposal to allow rich old dudes to run amok at the Walker... (correction: endow the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup for future generations) . Friend of the pod this week is James Corrigan of the Telegraph, who takes a look back at his trip to Mexico for last week's LIV event and looks ahead to what's next for the "renegade" golf tour. It's a bumper show, especially for anyone who enjoys a good "Donald Trump going into the dressing rooms at the Miss Universe pageant" metaphor.

McKellar Golf Podcast #67 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, LIV caddy Craig Connolly. Feb 22, 2023

This week Geoff and Lawrence discuss a great 2023 Genesis Invitational at Riviera - Tiger's appearance (and performance), a compelling Sunday climax, and they dissect the golf course, its genius and its flaws. They also chat about the Netflix documentary and the sad death of long-time rules official John Paramore. Long-time European and PGA Tour caddy Craig "The Weeman" Connolly joins Lawrence to discuss his new life working with Martin Kaymer on the LIV Tour, which starts its 2nd season this week. Don't ever say we're not fair and balanced.

McKellar Golf Podcast #66 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest David Dusek of Golfweek Feb 08, 2023

On this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss the great Swilcan Bridge fiasco and what it says about the Old Course and the Links Trust. They look back at Peeble Beach and ahead to this week's millennial major, aka the Waste Management Open. Friend of the Pod is David Dusek, senior writer at Golfweek, who brings his insight into forthcoming announcement from the governing bodies on how they aim to rein in distance in elite golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #65 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Brian Keogh Feb 01, 2023

On this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss what's going on in the world of golf - Rory, Reed, the advent (finally) of decent TV coverage of the PGA Tour, the telling shift in the marketing priorities of equipment manufacturers. They are joined by Brian Keogh of the Irish Independent, who talks about his experiences covering the teenage McIlory and takes a wider look at Irish golf in general.

McKellar Golf Podcast #64: Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Iain Carter Jan 26, 2023

This week Shackelford and Donegan get down in the dirt with everyone else and discuss the Dubai drive range free-for-all (eyes rolling) between Rory McIlroy and P Reed. They also take a stroll through the biography of Reed's lawyer and look back at exciting Sunday finishes in Abu Dhabi and Palm Springs. Friend of the Pod Iain Carter of the BBC checks in from Dubai and reports on the mood in and around the Europea...sorry... DP World Tour.

McKellar Golf Podcast #63: Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Bob Harig. Jan 19, 2023

Our latest podcast with Shackelford and Donegan. This week they are joined by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated to discuss LIV Golf's new TV deal in the US with The CW Network, as well as Bob's book, "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry".

McKellar Golf Podcast #62 Jan 13, 2023

A weekly podcast. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the main events of the week in golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #61: A Review of the 2022 Season Dec 10, 2022

Lawrence Donegan and the great Geoff Shackelford look back on a tremendous (and tumultuous) year in the world of golf, from the major championships to the major bust-up between the PGA Tour and LIV golf. Be warned - we only had an hour so we couldn't get round to everything, just highlights (and the lowlights), but as always we had an entertaining, informed conversation.

Show notes:

1. The new McKellar boxed set can be found at McKellarmagazine.com/shop. Support great golf journalism and spend your entire Xmas budget on McKellar-themed gifts.

2. But remember to leave just enough over to subscribe to Geoff's twice-weekly Substack newsletter, The Quadrilateral . You can find it here - https://www.geoffshackelford.com/the-quadrilateral

thanks

Lawrence

McKellar Golf Podcast #60: Jamie Corrigan and Geoff Shackford on LIV Golf. Oct 07, 2022

This week host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford and James Corrigan, whose work at the Telegraph newspaper on LIV Golf has dominated the coverage of what is golf's biggest story since the emergence of Tiger in the mid-1990s. It's a great discussion, full of insight and little nuggets of new information.

McKellar Golf Podcast #59. The McKellar Golf Podcast - the Lazarus of Golf Podcasts. Oct 01, 2022

The podcast is back. This week our man in the big chair Lawrence Donegan is joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter and author of the smash hit "The Quadrilateral" substack newsletter (subscribe if you don't already) Geoff Shackelford. We tried not to spend too much time talking about LIV but failed miserably. But before that, we discuss the Old Course and its genius.

McKellar Golf Podcast #58: "The Phil Mickelson Affair" Mar 05, 2022

We are back! In a new episode, host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Mark Cannizarro of the New York Post and Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter to discuss Phil Mickelson, the ethics of journalism, the limitless supplies of hypocrisy in professional golf and the corporate world, the Saudi golf league and where does the professional game go from here. Big stuff. Smart chat.

McKellar Golf Podcast #57: The Future of Professional Golf (Is the PGA Tour the next FC Barcelona?) Nov 03, 2021

Big infection points demand "emergency" podcasts. Lawrence Donegan is joined this week by Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss the potential upheaval in the landscape of the professional golf and the PGA Tour's self-defeating silence when confronted by the existential threat of Saudi billions.

McKellar Golf Podcast #56: Geoff Shackelford on Torrey Pines Jun 10, 2021

This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford to discuss, amongst other things, the South Course at Torrey Pines, site of the 2021 US Open. In his story in the new edition of McKellar Magazine (mckellarmagazine.com/shop) Geoff describes Ress Jones' 2019 redo of his 2001 redo of the San Diego muni as one of golf's biggest missed opportunites. In the podcast, he explains why.

McKellar Golf Podcast #55: The 2021 PGA Championship May 25, 2021

An all-star major championship deserves all-star guests. This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Iain Carter of the BBC and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss Phil Mickelson's victory at Kiawah Island. But first, we discuss the feud between Brooks and Bryson and what it means for Team USA...

McKellar Golf Podcast #54: Special Guest Andrew 'Chubby" Chandler May 16, 2021

This week Lawrence Donegan flies solo and talks to golf agent Chubby Chandler about the political and business machinations in the world of professional golf. Chubby takes us on a tour through the money mountains and comes to some startling conclusions about where the game is heading.

Please note: we have a brand new edition of McKellar magazine out now. You can buy your copy at McKellarmagazine.com/shop .

This podcast was sponsored by our friends at Sounder Golf. Find them at www.Soundergolf.com

McKellar Golf Podcast #53: USGA/R&A finally move on Equipment. Feb 03, 2021

This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by friend of the pod, Iain Carter of the BBC, to discuss a tsunami of news in the world of golf - golf equipment rollbacks (proposed), Patrick "handsy" Reed, awkward press conferences we have known, and a whole lot more. Really fun show this week. Lots of laughs.

McKellar Golf Podcast #52: Trump and Turnberry Jan 22, 2021

This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Martin McLaughlin, investigations editor of the Scotsman newspaper and the foremost chronicler of Donald Trump's star-crossed ownership of Turnberry golf course in Scotland. Martin guides us through the former President's hapless stewardship of the one-time Open Championship venue, describing in eye-popping detail the uses and abuses of US taxpayer's money to line the pockets of the Trump family businessman. It's an unmissable show. It will make you laugh, it'll make you cry. But most of all it'll make you say to yourself, "Thank f*** he's gone."

McKellar Golf Podcast #51: Iain Carter, the BBC's Golf Correspondent Dec 04, 2020

A brand new show with Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post are joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to discuss the announcement of a "strategic partnership" between the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and the implications for the future of the professional game worldwide.

McKellar Golf Podcast #50: The Masters Preview Nov 10, 2020

The McKellar golf podcast is back. This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by the great Robert Lusetich to discuss the 2020 Masters. We talk about - who else? - Bryson and what he might (or might not) do the course. We chat two-tee starts, no fans, the special privileges the media has this week. And so much more. Enjoy.

McKellar Golf Podcast #49: The 2020 PGA Championship Aug 10, 2020

This week co-hosts Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Evan Priest of the Australian Associated Press to discuss the thrilling final day of the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park. Collin Morikawa won the first major championship of the year with one of the best shots of this or any other year, making eagle on the 70th hole to cement a winning lead. History made, history dissected.

McKellar Golf Podcast #48. Tommy Fleetwood Jun 23, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by one of the best (and most popular) players in the world, Tommy Fleetwood, to discuss his life and career. We talked about his amateur career and his development as a golfer , his dad, and his move into the pro game. He spoke about the importance of environment and the people you surround yourself, and about finding his game, losing it and finding it again. It's a brilliant insight into the mind of a world-class golfer.

McKellar Golf Podcast #47. Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post Jun 15, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the legendary New York Post reporter Mark Cannizzaro. Mark was one of the few reporters allowed inside the PGA Tour 'bubble" in Fort Worth to report on the Charles Schwab Challenge. He talked to us about the surreal experience.

McKellar Golf Podcast #46. Peter Kostis Jun 09, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Peter Kostis, leading swing coach and one of the most famous voices in modern television coverage of the PGA Tour. We talked to Peter about returning to his beginnings in the game, his career with the CBS network in the US and returning to his roots.

McKellar Golf Podcast #45: Keith Pelley Jun 03, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of golf in Europe and beyond. We talk Ryder Cup, closer relations with the PGA Tour, "no thanks" to the Premier Golf League and the bouncing back from the financial tsunami of COVID-19.

McKellar Golf Podcast #44: Darren Clarke May 27, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Darren Clarke, 2011 Open Champion and one of the greatest ball-strikers of the modern era. We talk Ryder Cup, major championships and the pursuit of perfection.

McKellar Golf Podcast #43: Rory McIlroy May 14, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by world no1 Rory McIlroy for a wide-ranging discussion - Seminole, golf course architecture, the balance between power and artistry, golf development, his amateur career, the pros, and his interests and views on the world beyond golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #42: Jamie Diaz May 05, 2020

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Golf Channel analyst Jaime Diaz, considered by most of peers in the media tent to be the best golf writer of his generation. We talked to him about golf in these turbulent times - the sport's imminent return, and its future. But we start in happier, more innocent times, with Jaime's recollections of playing golf with the 14-year-old Tiger Woods.

McKellar Golf Podcast #42: James Corrigan Apr 30, 2020

In a special news podcast, Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan speak to James Corrigan of the Telegraph about the prospects for the Ryder Cup and the financial landscape facing the European Tour. (Spoiler; it ain't good).

McKellar Golf Podcast #41: Pete Cowen Apr 28, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Pete Cowen, considered by most of the savvy people around the upper echelons of professional golf to be the best swing coach in world. Pete doesn't chase publicity or attention so it was an absolute privilege to spend an hour talking to him about his career and ideas about coaching.

McKellar Golf Pocast #40: Curtis Strange Apr 21, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Curtis Strange for a wide-ranging discussion about his life in golf - his US Open victories, the Ryder cup, his love of the Old Course, his development as a player, Seve and the other members of the "Big Five". A captivating guest. Thx Curtis.

McKellar Golf Podcast #39 Denis Pugh Apr 14, 2020

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Denis Pugh, who discusses his work with many of the top class players he has coached through years - Seve, Monty, Molinari and many others.

McKellar Golf Podcast #38 Lee Westwood Apr 07, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Lee Westwood, winner of 44 professional tournaments around the world. We discuss Lee's story - a late starter in junior golf who became the world's number one player.

McKellar Golf Podcast #37 Padraig Harrington Mar 31, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Padraig Harrington. We discuss his social media coaching career, his majors, the golf coaches he has worked with - Torrance, Cowen, Gankas, his Ryder Cup captaincy and how he sees his career post-Ryder Cup.

McKellar Golf Podcast #36 Mar 26, 2020

This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Geoff Ogilvy. Amongst other things we discuss Geoff's move home to Australia and how it has made him a better golfer, the "art of scoring", and how much he enjoyed vice-captaincy enjoyed the Presidents Cup. Plus much more.

McKellar Golf Podcast #35 Mar 19, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by legendary agent Chubby Chandler to discuss golf in a Coronavirus world - how will the pandemic impact the game and what does he see for the future.

McKellar Golf Podcast #34 Mar 10, 2020

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined Meg MacLaren, professional golfer and five-star writer/blogger, to discuss her life on tour. We also talk about Bay Hill, The Players and Saudi sportswashing. NOTE: we lost the last 30 seconds of the recording. Hopefully, that won't spoil your enjoyment of the podcast. thanks.

McKellar Golf Podcast #33 Mar 03, 2020

The week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Mark Cannizzaro to discuss Paul Azinger, the Honda "Classic", gambling in golf, and the preponderance of mediocre golf courses on the PGA Tour's Flordia swing..

McKellar Golf Podcast #32 Feb 25, 2020

Back after a short holiday/trip to Australia, the hosts of Moaning Drive Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are back to discuss the week's events in golf.

McKellar Golf Podcast #31 Jan 29, 2020

A busy week in golf deserves a bumper podcast. Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss everything from the BBC's relationship with golf to the proposed. We discuss the PR effort on behalf of Saudi Arabia, Rory at Torrey Pines and Course set-up in Dubai. And more.

McKellar Golf Podcast #30 Jan 25, 2020

We're back! Lawrence Donegan catches up with John Huggan in Dubai to discuss the European Tour's desert swing, the proposed world tour for golf, knee-high rough and Tiger's first tournament start of 2020 in San Diego.

McKellar Golf Podcast #29 Jan 08, 2020

Here's to 2020. To mark the beginning of the year (if not the golf calendar) Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the great Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to look ahead to the majors and more. Be warned: the chat goes long and deep!

McKellar Golf Podcast #28 Dec 16, 2019

This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by the most controversial man in golf, John 'The Fossil' Huggan, and Mike Clayton to discuss Royal Melbourne, and the President's Cup, plus the enablers who have set Patrick Reed free to do whatever, dude.

McKellar Golf Podcast #27 Dec 10, 2019

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the great Mike Clayton to discuss events in the world of golf. Aussie Open, Patrick Reed, Presidents Cup, Royal Melbourne. Plenty to talk about!

McKellar Golf Podcast Special Edition Dec 05, 2019

You can buy Issue #3 of McKellar right now! Podcast host Lawrence Donegan gives listeners a guided tour of the brand new edition of the world best' literary golf journal. Available at mckellarmagazine.com . thanks

McKellar Golf Podcast #26 Dec 03, 2019

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss Phil Mickelson's response to criticism over his announced participation in a golf tournament in Saudi Arabia. The chaps also chat about why Rory McIlroy > Jon Rahm, the Australian Open, and next week's Presidents Cup.

McKellar Golf Podcast #25 Nov 19, 2019

Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the week in golf - Dubai, Nedbank, the prospect of a world tour, McIlroy, Fleetwood, Q school and much else besides.

McKellar Golf Podcast #24 Nov 12, 2019

A brad new episode of Moaning Drive with John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan. Special guest Denis Push discusses his work with Francesco Molinari and his life on Twitter, and joins in on our regular discussion of the week's events in golf. One of the smartest guys in the game. Denis, that is. Not Huggan or Donegan.

McKellar Golf Podcast #23 Nov 06, 2019

The latest edition of Moaning Drive. Huggy and Donegan discuss Robert Rock, the HSBC and Christina Kim. Plus, Huggy does the Golf.com PGA Tour players survey (until he gets bored and gives up)

McKellar Golf Podcast #22 Oct 22, 2019

Bumper show this week as regulars John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan offer their Moaning Drive 'hot takes' on the Skins game, Nicolas Colsaerts' win in France, the brilliance of Justin Thomas and the uselessness of golf's drugs testing policies.

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McKellar Golf Podcast #21 Oct 15, 2019

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the European Tour's announcement of a new tournament, the Scandinavian Mixed, in which men and women will compete head to head. Brilliant idea. We also discuss the Italian Open on the ET, Ryder Cup venues and the two things you say to yourself after every shot.

McKellar Golf Podcat #20 Oct 07, 2019

This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Mike Clayton to discuss Jon Rahm's win in Spain, Kevin Na and the use of stats in golf. Plus, a bonus 10 minutes on the coming era of bifurcation.

McKellar Golf Podcast #19 Oct 01, 2019

This week on Moaning Drive ....John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan discuss Rory McIlroy's comments about golf course set-ups on the European Tour + a whole lot else besides.

McKellar Golf Podcast #18 Sep 24, 2019

The band is back together! In the first of their new weekly episodes on the wide world of golf, Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the BMW Championship and Sanderson Farms whatever. Plus, a quick look ahead to the Dunhill at St Andrews later this week.

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