MUSINGS ON GOLF

MUSINGS ON GOLF

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  • S2026 Ep219: Rex Hoggard: From the Marines to Golf Channel, and Recapping the 108th PGA Championship

    He has covered a quarter century worth of PGA Championships and more than 100 major golf championships in all.

    From serving our country to providing great perspectives about our game on Golf Channel, Rex Hoggard shares plenty of terrific stories as we recap the 108th PGA Championship. Plus, so much more.

    Join the Emmy Award winner for a wide ranging discussion that also includes LIV Golf, the PGA TOUR and who rounds out his dream foursome.

    56 min
  • S2026 Ep218: Sara Bush, PGA: A Leader at Folds of Honor, Enriching Lives Through Golf

    PGA of America Professional Sara Bush has had several roles in golf, but none is more important than her current responsibilities as the Director of Golf Relations at Folds of Honor.

    Join Sara as she offers personal remarks about Patriot Golf Days and Folds of Honor, then as she talks about how she and her team work diligently to secure significant funds through the game of golf to provide educational scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
    Since 2007, that number of scholarships has reached an amazing 73,000 ... and counting. 

    Enjoy the PGA Championship and take a few minutes to learn about this incredible organization and all they do to give back to those who have lost so much.

    39 min
  • S2026 Ep217: Jeff Kiddie, PGA: The Inside Story on Aronimink Golf Club and the '26 PGA Championship

    Rory McIlroy seeks his second straight major title of 2026 while Scottie Scheffler aims to raise the Wanamaker Trophy for the second consecutive year as the 108th PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia.

    And who better to talk about the challenges that stand before the strongest field in major championship golf than Jeff Kiddie, now in his 19th year as the PGA Head Professional at Aronimink. In addition to being a major part of the Aronimink family, Jeff has also been honored by his PGA of America family, having been named the 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year. 

    Discover what makes Aronimink special, what holes stand out on the classic Donald Ross design, and what score Jeff thinks is needed to be crowned the new PGA Champion. All that, and a special tribute to the great amateur golfer, Jay Sigel, right now on "Musings on Golf."

    44 min
  • S2026 Ep216: Jan Stephenson: The LPGA's Ultimate Game Changer

    Her 16 LPGA victories, including three major championships, earned Jan Stephenson induction to the World Golf Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. 

    She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, for service to golf and to not-for-profit organizations. She was also awarded recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in October for her service to combat wounded/disabled/blind veterans and first responders.

    Oh, and she once famously posed in a bathtub filled with golf balls while wearing not very much at all!

    What great stories from the one and only Jan Stephenson, right now on "Musings on Golf."

    59 min
  • S2026 Ep215: So, who is better ... Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus?

    Bob Harig, senior golf writer for Sports Illustrated, delves deep into their records, rivalries, and the context of their illustrious careers to help you decide, in his fabulous new book, "Tiger v. Jack: Golf's Great Debate."

    Hear from Bob as he provides strong cases for both legendary figures, on the newest episode of "Musings on Golf."

    Plus, listen to Nelly Korda talk about her wire-to-wire victory at the LPGA's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship.

    55 min
  • S2026 Ep214: Robert Gamez: Remembering Golf's Greatest Walk-off Shot

    He won three times on the PGA Tour, with his second victory pulsated by one of golf's most dramatic shots. 

    Join Robert Gamez on a stroll down memory lane that never gets old -- unless you're Greg Norman -- as he fondly recalls the 176-yard shot that bounced into the hole for an eagle 2 on the final hole to capture the 1990 Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill.

    From his junior days dominating golf in his native Las Vegas to a fabulous collegiate career at the University of Arizona, to playing golf and getting to know Arnold Palmer, all the way to his efforts today on the PGA Tour Champions, Robert takes us through the ebbs and flows of his career.

    A career highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime shot for the ages!

    1 hr 16 min
  • S2026 Ep213: Bill Fields: Recapping Rory McIlroy's Win at the Masters, and Getting in "A Quick Nine Before Dark"

    Rory McIlroy delivered yet another historical triumph on Sunday at the Masters, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners of the most prestigious event in golf.

    Join acclaimed golf writer Bill Fields, who just covered his 41st Masters, as he talks about Rory's repeat and discusses his terrific new book, "A Quick Nine Before Dark: A Life in Golf."

    Bill is the recipient of the 2020 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, and his great storytelling is a perfect fit for "Musings on Golf." From growing up near Pinehurst to his college days at North Carolina to covering (and shooting) the game at its highest levels, Bill Fields also delivers, with a poignant memoir and phenomenal storytelling. 

    49 min
  • S2026 Ep212: Alan Shipnuck: The Whole Book About Rory McIlroy As We Preview The Masters

    Masters week 2026 is underway, and as Rory McIlroy prepares to defend the title that catapulted him into the history books, a new book is out that covers the life to date of the most interesting figure in competitive golf today.

    As we celebrate the great game of golf this week, join the best-selling author, Alan Shipnuck, who talks about "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar." From his role representing the PGA Tour to his relationship with Tiger Woods, the kid from Northern Ireland is now among golf's immortals. And Alan captures it all, in this stirring account.

    Fore, please.  Alan Shipnuck now drivin', on "Musings on Golf."

    59 min
  • S2026 Ep211: Russ Holden, PGA: Giving Back, Through the Warriors Journey Golf

    There is no other sport where more people help others than golf. In this powerful interview, PGA of America Professional Russ Holden, the director of golf for The Warriors Journey, talks about how they welcome wounded warriors into a safe, encouraging community through golf, then stay with them long after the first tee.

    Russ caddied for Bernhard Langer and started Caddy For A Cure, which offered the public the opportunity to experience a day “inside-the-ropes” at a PGA TOUR venue, caddying for a PGA TOUR player—with 100% of the proceeds going to charity.

    You'll also hear from an emotional Gary Woodland after his stirring victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open, and we'll talk about why Tiger Woods has made the right decision to seek the help he desperately needs.

    52 min
  • S2026 Ep210: Dave Kindred: From Muhammad Ali to Small-Town Girls Basketball, a Most Distinguished Sportswriting Career

    The stories he wrote for Golf Digest from the 1990s through the turn of the 21st Century only begin to tell the extraordinary tale of Dave Kindred, one of America's greatest sportswriters.

    He is the recipient of the 2010 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and is a member of both the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame.

    Having covered 51 Masters Tournaments, he talks about Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.

    What a fabulous career he has had, and what a fantastic interview this is, with Dave Kindred on "Musings on Golf."

    1 hr 2 min

About MUSINGS ON GOLF

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The biggest names, and best storytellers, from the world of golf can be found each week on "Musings on Golf." Please join Kelly Elbin, former PGA of America Communications Director, as he goes…

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