MUSINGS ON GOLF

He was not on anyone's list of favorites to win the 2002 PGA Championship outside of Minneapolis. Yet, when he offered up a little jig after securing the Wanamaker Trophy -- and holding off a ferocious rally by Tiger Woods -- Rich Beem had earned his place as a major golf champion. 

Join Rich, now completing his first decade with Sky Sports, as we discuss his incredible story and look ahead to who will be dancing in victory in two weeks, at the Ryder Cup. 

 What began in 1927 at Worcester (Massachusetts) Country Club has grown into one of the great spectacles in sports, and Hank Gola captures the passion and patriotism of the biennial event in his fabulous new book, "Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail."

Join Hank as he takes us from Walter Hagen at the outset, to Seve Ballesteros and the Spanish armada changing the game, to Paul Azinger and the pods that produced victory at Valhalla. What a read covering 13 different years of the Ryder Cup and the chase for the chalice!

What began in 1927 at Worcester (Massachusetts) Country Club has grown into one of the great spectacles in sports, and Hank Gola captures the passion and patriotism of the biennial event in his fabulous new book, "Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail."

Join Hank as he takes us from Walter Hagen at the outset, to Seve Ballesteros and the Spanish armada changing the game, to Paul Azinger and the pods that produced victory at Valhalla. What a read covering 13 different years of the Ryder Cup and the chase for the chalice!

He's the unique combination of great player and award-winning Coach.

Indeed, as class gets back in session on college and university campuses, Coach Mike Small is looking to produce yet another year of high marks for the men's golf team at the University of Illinois. 

A three-time winner of the PGA Professional Championship, Coach Small also has been named Big 10 Coach of the Year a conference-record 13 times. So, take a seat, listen up, and learn how Mike Small has done it all, on the course and for his alma mater, on "Musings on Golf."

From those summer nights of his youth working at his dad's driving range and miniature golf course to having dinner with Arnold Palmer while The King kept signing autographs, Rich Lerner of Golf Channel provides a masterclass in storytelling in this episode. 

Funny how a single moment can alter the course of one's life. For John Maginnes, who achieved some success as a professional golfer, the question he asked Tiger Woods after a PGA Tour round -- and the incredible answer from Tiger -- propelled John to the terrific career he has enjoyed on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Golf Channel and many other media outlets. 

Join John for fabulous stories about Tiger, Nick Faldo, Justin Rose, and even James Patterson. Yes, THAT James Patterson! It's amazing how one single question changed John Maginnes's life!

He has been called "The Mayor of Tempo Town" because of his sweet golf swing. And deservedly so. Yet, the story of Jake Knapp goes far beyond his record-setting rounds on the PGA Tour -- to his mastery of Rubik's Cube, his days as a bouncer, and his passion for a certain NHL team.

You'll love the stories from Jake as he prepares for his second go-round in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, right here on "Musings on Golf."

He caddied at some great golf destinations, and Matt Welter identified a problem that he urgently wanted to fix.

His solution? An on-site Dormy House, where employees could live for the extended time they are working at the facility, instead of fending for housing on their own.

His initial build, at the fabulous Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, just might the model for new and existing resorts. And that might just lead to even better experiences at those venues where you and your buddies are headed to play!

The game of golf is a bit quieter, and certainly sadder, with the passing of The Voice of Golf, Bob Bubka, the co-host of "Musings on Golf."

Please join Kelly Elbin as he welcomes Adam Schupak of Golfweek.com and PGA of America Golf Professional Bob Joyce, who reflect on the bountiful life of their buddy, Bob, a master storyteller who loved the game.

Plus, you'll hear Bob Bubka, the master storyteller, voicing some of his favorite stories, and reflections from his friend and colleague, Rupert Bell, of talkSPORT.

Just get Lee Trevino started, on his two victories in The Open, his relationship with Tiger, his newfound fame through YouTube, whether Keegan should be a Playing Captain, whatever.

The Merry Mex is at his finest as he offers advice and commentary on the game as it was in his day and all the way to the present. What a ride it is with the one and only Lee Trevino!