Today Raf and Mike host back to back guests, starting with acclaimed author, Bob Harig. Bob has been an ESPN and Sports Illustrated contributor for many years, recently releasing a new book titled: Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods — Bob has cover Tiger for decades, his new book provided greater detail of Tiger’s career path than the average person could ever know.

Our second guest is Canada’s Rick Young, a Score Golf contributor and one our countries top golf journalists, he provides a wonderful perspective on the business of golf. Rick just returned from his 27th attendance of the PGA Show in Orlando and shares his experience and thoughts of what to expect in the golf industry this year. We talk about golf in Canada, the 2024 Presidents Cup and which Canadian golfer may break through in the majors next.

Find Bob :

• X : @BobHarig
• Buy his book : Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods

   

Find Rick Young::

• Score Golf: Rick Young
• X : @YoungerGolf
• YouTube: @YoungerGolf

 

This week Raf and Mike host PGA Tour alumni John Cook.

John has racked up 11 PGA wins, 10 Champions Tour wins and several others including a US Amateur Championship.

John shares his insights on the recent win my amateur Nick Dunlap at the American Express Championship in La Quinta, California, as well the state of golf these days, don’t miss John’s recollection of his first lesson with the late and great Ken Venturi.

Expect to hear and see John broadcasting on the Champions Tour, PGA and NCAA events in 2024.

Today’s episode, Raf and Mike host two time PGA Tour winner Len Mattiace to talk about his latest charitable endeavours, his plans for the Champions Tour and we have some fun and chat about Donald Trump’s potential pick for VP, Len’s answer may come as a surprise.

Find Len:

• Website: https://www.lenmattiace.com/
• Twitter: @LenMattiace

Today our hosts Raf and Mike speak to Kevin Blue, he is the Chief Sports Officer of Golf Canada and all around great guy.

Kevin share his insights into the RBC Canadian Open event along with enhancements to the host venue, Hamilton Golf & Country Club. As well the many initiatives Golf Canada is working on to grow the game in Canada.

Canada is the 3rd largest golf community in the world, Golf Canada puts tremendous efforts into our sport including junior programs such as The First Tee, Youth On Course and the Junior Skills Challenge. Programs like these make the game accessible to anyone who shows interest.

Topics covered:

1. RBC Canadian Open (past and future), locations, past champions, etc.
2. NIL – Name, Image and Likeness compensation for amateurs.
3. Ball Rollback by the USGA and RandA
4. #mygolfyear marketing plan by Golf Canada

Find Kevin online:

• Golfcanada.ca: Kevin Blue named Chief Sport Officer of Golf Canada
• LinkedIn: Kevin Blue

   

Today Raf and Mike host famed golf writer Alan Shipnuck to discuss his new book: LIV and Let Die. No this is not a James Bond movie,rather a deep dive into the LIV/PGA Tour controversy. Alan is also one of the founders of The Firepit Collective.

Alan uncovers many secrets surrounding the most controversial scenario in all of sports. The book is littered with history and insight into backroom discussions about LIV, the PGA Tour and the framework agreement we have all heard of.

It’s a great read and Alan is a fantastic storyteller. He’s one of golf’s most respected writers.

Hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we enjoyed speaking to Alan.

Find Alan online:

• Twitter: @AlanShipnuck
• Instagram: @alanshipnuck
• Firepit Collective
• Publisher : Alan Shipnuck

Today Raf and Mike speak with Australian professional golfer Greg Chalmers. Greg has won 11 tournaments globally, including the 2016 PGA Tour Barracuda Championship, the Australian Open and PGA Championship (twice), the Korn Ferry’s 2005 Albertson’s Boise Open and 2008 Henrico County Open and several others.

We recap the 2023 Ryder Cup and dive into Greg’s upcoming Champions Tour debut.

Greg shares a funny story about his 2001 Masters Tournament.

Find Greg Chalmers online:

• Twitter: @GregChalmersPGA
• Instagram: gregchalmers1973
• Wikipedia: Greg Chalmers
  
  

MAXimum Chances (charity)

• Website: https://maximumchances.org/
• Facebook:   / maximumchances  
• Youtube: @maximumchances5634

Today, Raf and Mike host Jay Delsing and Gary Williams to talk about the Ryder Cup and all things golf. Both of these guys have been on the show before, they are extremely knowledgeable about golf while never holding back on their opinion. One of our best pods yet.

Both of these guests never disappoint!

Jay is a former PGA Tour veteran , host of The Delsing Report and can be found here:

• Website: GOLF WITH JAY DELSING
• Scoops with Danny Mac
• Twitter: @JayDelsing
• Instagram: jaydelsinggolf
• Youtube: @Jaydelsinggolfjaydelsing
• Wikipedia: Jay Delsing

Gary is the host of 5 Clubs Golf and can be heard on SiriusXM PGA Tour radio:

• Twitter: @Garywilliams1Up
• Instagram: @garywilliamsgc
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• 5 clubsgolf Instagram: @5clubsgolf 
• 5 Clubgolf Website
• 5 Clubgolf Youtube

Today’s episode features Robert Ball, also known as Bob “Golf” Ball. He is an established real estate developer from Oregon who has recently made waves on Twitter by pointing out facts within the PIF/PGA framework deal. Bob elaborates on his Tweet about the deal and how numbers mentioned to Congress do not stack up.

This is a must listen.

Bob is definitely one of our most outspoken guests in terms of the LIV Golf league and doesn’t hold back about PGA Tour’s leadership blunders this past 18 months.

Find Bob online:

• See his viral tweets here: /BobBallPdx/status/
• Twitter: @BobBallPdx
• Bob’s website: Robertball.com

Raf and Mike run through the latest in golf news.

PGA Tour, Lucas Glover’s latest win and his Ryder Cup chances. Stephen Ames wins again at the Boeing Classic, we recap Cam Smith winning again on the LIV Golf circuit.

After a few weeks off, Rafael and Mike host PGA Tour alumni’s, Richard “Dick” Zokol and Omar Uresti.

We discuss the 151st Open Championship that Brian Harman won with a commanding 6 shot lead.

Omar calls in from Royal Porthcawl , Wales, England to share his insights and tell us about the week ahead at the Senior Open Championship.