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 #71 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with  guest, Nick O'Hern

A weekly podcast from the makers of McKellar golf journal. Hosted by Lawrence Donegan.

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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 #116 2024 PGA Championship Preview

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 #115 McIlroy Gets the Custard Pie?

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 #114 McIlroy Rides to the Rescue?

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 #113 Shackelford Goes to Augusta

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

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