With the U.S. Women's Open starting this week it was a great time for Gary Williams to sit down with the legendary Judy Rankin.  The conversation was wide-ranging from her career in golf, to the changes in the game over time to what she sees next for the sport she has devoted a lifetime. 

Judy Rankin with Gary Williams

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It was an eventful week at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 and Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge were in the thick of it with their media roles for NBC, the Golf Channel and PGATour Radio on SiriusXM.  In this episode of The Wagyu Filet Show they touch on all of it all Johnson re-creating and hitting the winning bunker shot post-round with Bryson DeChambeau watching on with trophy in hand and having a drink with him afterwards, they talked the disappointment for Rory McIlroy and his snubbing of the media post-round and the finish as a whole and how the USGA got it spot on.  Finally they take a quick look forward to the last major of the year as both will be back in media roles for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

The Wagyu Filet Show - U.S. Open Recap

Keith Stewart, from "Read the Line", is a class A member of the PGA of America and he’s also a leader in the golf wagering space. He joined Gary Williams to explain his approach to handicapping the best fields in golf. This is our first show on wagering and a major and Keith takes us through the best and most effective way to bet the U.S. Open.

Keith Stewart from "Read The Line" with Gary Williams

The 2024 U.S. Open marks the 4th time in 25 years for Pinehurst No. 2 to play as the host venue.  Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner and Taylor Zarzour discuss Pinehurst as an anchor site, the approach of the USGA to tighten the U.S. Open rotation, the identity of the championship and how it will stand up this year. 
 The guys also discuss styles that are rewarded at No. 2, plus Scottie Scheffler’s place as a favorite, Xander Schauffele’s chances to go back-to-back, Rory McIlroy's strengths being rewarded and his weaknesses being exposed by this venerable course . Plus, players who need a week, Bryson DeChambeau’s outlook, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm trying to save the major season and what to expect of and from Tiger Woods.  Also, the tournament long shots, hunches, winners and where does Pinehurst’s first U.S. Open in 1999 rank all time in Open history.

2024 U.S. Open Preview Show with Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner & Taylor Zarzour

Emma Carpenter was joined by her University of Minnesota golf teammate Bella McCauley and the Golden Gophers duo discussed their time together as well as the path that has led to Bella to becoming one of the top collegiate players in the country.  McCauley was an accomplished junior player in the state of Minnesota and has qualified for the NCAA Tournament the last two years as an individual. 
 Other topics the two discussed were McCauley's recruiting process which occurred during Covid restrictions, what led her to stay in her home state, playing in the cold, the early success that lead to getting hooked on golf, how she grew up more as a "feel" player versus diving into the analytics, her devotion to her short game, her ability to perform and go low in pressure situations, winning the Big 10 Championship, and some fun questions to close it out.

Bella McCauley with Emma Carpenter

What is an Ivy League educated guy spending his days moving dirt around?  Beau Welling saw Augusta National and Cypress Point as a kid and both places got to him.  After years working and learning from Tom Fazio, Welling has established his own design firm among the best in the industry.  This conversation is about Beau’s background and experiences, the state of the design industry and is the cash influx sustainable.  Plus, his favorite holes, why he loves curling and Alistair Mackenzie as a drinking buddy.  It’s all in this 5 Clubs conversation with Gary Williams.

Judy Rankin with Gary Williams

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