MUSINGS ON GOLF

From his playing days for Coach K at Duke to his 30 years as ESPN's college basketball analyst to a legal case involving Barney the Purple (what!), Jay Bilas has established himself as a major player in sports and beyond. 

Join Jay as he gets set.for the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, where he'll hang with Steph Curry, Tony Romo and Charles Barkley in Tahoe.

With Independence Day upon us, we delve deep into the business of golf, where the sustainability and survival of many facilities are often dependent upon companies such as Nanula's Concert Golf Partners. 

Join Peter as we explore the dynamics of this massive part of the golf industry, right here on "Musings on Golf."

It was rated by both ESPN and Golf Channel as the greatest shot in golf history, and New York Times best-selling author Chris Millard delivers a terrific new account of what led to Tom Watson's historic chip-in on the famed 17th hole at Pebble Beach that propelled him to the 1982 U.S. Open title over Jack Nicklaus. 

Join Chris as he takes you on the journey that led to the moment that changed everything in golf. What a listen, and what a book, "The Shot."

In covering his fourth U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Mark Rolfing of NBC Sports and Golf Channel provides great insights and perspectives on the thrilling victory by J.J. Spaun and the beatdown that the course (and Mother Nature) inflicted on the field.

Plus, Mark fondly recalls his interview with Arnold Palmer, shortly after The King played his final U.S. Open round, in 1994.

The 125th U.S. Open Golf Championship begins Thursday at Oakmont Country Club, and no one knows more about the storied club than Bob Ford.

For 37 years, he was the PGA of America Head Professional at Oakmont, and he's the last host professional to make the cut in the U.S. Open (1983). This week, he will serve for the ninth consecutive year as the Official Starter for our national championship.

Come along with Mr. Ford, who has plenty to say about this beast of a course, and what it takes to have a chance to prevail on it.

The influence that Deane Beman wielded over golf for two decades cannot be overstated, and his legacy as PGA Tour Commissioner rightfully led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He launched THE PLAYERS Championship, formed the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA TOUR Champions), developed the TPC network of courses, grew charitable contributions from less than $1 million a year to more than $30 million, and grew the assets of the Tour from $400,000 to $260 million. 

Hear what Deane has to say about LIV Golf, the current state of the game at the elite level, and what still drives him today. Plus, Scottie and Jack talk about another winning week by the World No. 1.

Down the stretch, Scottie Scheffler never wavered in capturing his third major title, Sunday at the PGA Championship. We'll talk Scottie, and visit with PGA of America Professional Brennan Little, full-time caddie for Gary Woodland who is competing this week at the Senior PGA Championship in the Nation's Capital. 

Plus, join Kelly on his journey across the UK, playing many of the courses on the Open Championship Rota with seven other golf nuts!

Were it not for a fellow soldier in Vietnam who told Larry Nelson about the wonders of golf, it's entirely possible that Larry might never have taken up the game at age 21. As we celebrate PGA Championship week, we welcome in a Southern gentleman whose classy manner belies a burning desire to win ... and win he did, twice capturing the PGA Championship as well as a U.S. Open.

Join Bob and Kelly for the unique story of Larry Nelson, a major winner and World Golf Hall of Fame member. 

Before she was a standout on the LPGA Tour, Morgan Pressel was just a kid who lost her Mom to breast cancer. Using her fame on the course, and with great assistance from PGA of America Professional Paul Clivio, Morgan has gone on to raise more than $14 million through the Morgan Pressel Foundation to fight this insidious disease.

Join Bob and Kelly as we talk with Morgan and Paul, and as we celebrate the great work also being done by the South Florida PGA Section to benefit their community.

Long before Tiger and Phil and Justin and Jordan became household names, Stephen Hamblin knew of their golfing prowess as the Executive Director of the American Junior Golf Association. 

Join Bob and Kelly as we hear great stories from Stephen, who has guided the country's premier junior golf circuit for 41 years, helping countless kids achieve their dreams of playing collegiate golf, and, in many cases, far beyond.