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 #26

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

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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 #117 Xander Schauffele Wins His Major. Finally.

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 #26

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