MUSINGS ON GOLF

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mike Golic loves golf, and he and his family love to use the game to help others. Golic, who spent 25 years at ESPN after nine years in the NFL, talks about why Notre Dame is so special to him and how the 5th Annual Golic Subpar Celebrity Golf Classic next month means so much to the South Bend, Indiana community. 

Join Mike as we talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Ryder Cup, Ron Jaworski, the late Coach Lou Holtz and the offensive lineman who made his NFL life a real challenge!

It has been a family affair in golf for Kevin Hammer, who has just begun a two-year term as USGA President. His Dad, Laurie, won a PGA Tour event with Ryder Cup Captain and PGA Champion Dave Stockton, then went on to a 40-year career as the PGA of America Head Professional at Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club in Florida.

Kevin, who played golf collegiately at the University of Florida, talks about the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the golf ball rollback, and the exciting USGA initiatives.

You'll also hear from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp on the six themes that have emerged as the Tour looks to overhaul itself, perhaps starting next year!

Joel Zuckerman has written 10 books, including ones about PGA of America Professionals and the legendary course designer, Pete Dye. In his new book, "Gratitude Tiger," Joel talks about how he has expressed his feelings in a unique way, by writing more than 300 Letters of Gratitude. 

In addition to hearing how and why Joel has written to Rory McIlroy and an array of friends and family, you'll hear from Shane Lowry about his devastating loss at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, why the USGA is honoring Tiger Woods, and words from Rickie Fowler about being honored with an award named for Arnold Palmer. 

So much to have gratitude about, in this episode of "Musings on Golf."

Among the millions of Americans who celebrated after Jack Hughes scored the Winter Olympics gold-medal-winning goal in hockey was Joe Pavelski, whose current prowess as a golfer is only bettered by his 18 seasons in the National Hockey League.

Joe was a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that came up short to the Canadians in the gold medal game, so this triumph was especially sweet. 

Join Joe as he talks hockey at the highest level, and how he plans to defend his title at the American Century Championship on NBC Sports in July.

On the diamond, John Smoltz won 213 Major League games and saved 154 others and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot.

On the links, he has impressed the very best in our game, with Tiger Woods saying that he is the best player Tiger has seen outside of the PGA TOUR. 

He's the lead analyst for Fox Sports coverage of Major League Baseball, and can he ever talk baseball and golf.

Step up to the plate, and get ready for Smoltzie, on "Musings on Golf."

He worked for two of our game's great players for five years, and Bill Pelham's wonderful read, "Burke and Demaret: The Wit and Wisdom of Golf's Most Colorful Duo," is a tribute to the men who created Champions Golf Club outside of Houston. 

Some of the stories that were legendary around the club are now told through this fun and poignant book. Pelham went on to play in five major championships and credits his time at Champions for making him the player he ultimately became. 

Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Mickey Rooney, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Willie Mays. They're all mentioned in the book, as are Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

What a great read about two men who left their marks on the course -- five major championship titles between them -- and through Champions Golf Club, their legacy that continues to thrive today. 

The gold medal earned by the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team was truly the "Miracle on Ice," and at the center of it was the Captain, Mike Eruzione. 

Join Mike for heartwarming stories about the role that family plays in his life, what he thinks about the upcoming Winter Games in Italy, and how he has so many aces!

From the ice to the links, it's time to tee it up with a true American sports hero, Mike Eruzione!

Golf is a family gathering place for Cooper Manning, who talks about teeing it up with his famous younger "quarterbacking" brothers Peyton and Eli, and his Dad, Archie, plus how his son, Arch, is preparing for his next season at the The University of Texas at Austin.

In addition to his humorous bits on Fox Sports "The Manning Hour," Coop also discusses his hilarious new SiriusXM Radio golf podcast, "We Need a Fourth," with former ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne and Brian Baumgartner of "The Office" fame.

As a bonus, we hear from Scottie Scheffler after his 20th PGA TOUR victory at The American Express, and listen in on Brooks Koepka as he eagerly awaits returning to the PGA TOUR at the Farmers Insurance Open. 

He didn't start playing golf until he was 37, and has the game ever impacted who Michael Wilbon of ESPN has met, where he has traveled, and how he lives his life.

Join Michael on a delicious, story-filled journey that includes playing golf with a U.S. President, on-course trash talking with Tony Kornheiser, his co-host on "Pardon the Interruption," and watching his son blow by the old man off the tee.

Please enjoy this terrific interview with ESPN's Michael Wilbon and discover how golf has truly changed his life.

She was once so shy as a junior golfer about speaking in public that she intentionally three-putted so as not to win. All Annika Sorenstam did was shake off the nerves and proceed to having one of the greatest careers in LPGA history, carving out a remarkable run all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Along with my special co-host, 1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia, join Annika as she talks about the joy of playing golf with her son in the PNC Championship and her commitment to the Foundation that bears her name and is helping to develop, empower and advance young women around the world through golf and in life.