The Golf Insiders

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. 

Host and Producer Holly G and The Golf Insiders Social Media Expert, EVVUS, Will Perry, are in the studio with a wrap up of the Tour Championship and a preview of the 2016 Ryder Cup in Minnesota sponsored by L2 Putters. 

In the second segment, Greg Wires Publisher Golf Minnesota calls in to talk about the Ryder Cup. Holly and Greg talk about Arnold Palmer's passing and how Arnie will be honored at the Ryder Cup this week. Holly mentions that with Arnie's passing there might be a 13th player on Team USA. Greg said that Darren Clarke mentioned in a press conference Arnie's Army was worldwide. Greg said that It's an unusual feeling while there is sadness with his passing, there is joy in rejoicing his life as well. 

Holly asks Greg about the golf course at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Has had huge events, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and many. Greg and Holly talk about the way the course's holes are being switched around for the Ryder Cup this year for the fans and the competition.  It's not set up the way members play daily nor how it has been set up for Ryder Cups in the past.

Holly asks Greg what might be some of the keys and strategies to playing the best golf at Hazeltine. Greg says that it's a big course and you have to be able to get the ball out there.  But when you are playing your teammates ball in some of the matches, it might not might make that big of a difference how far you hit it.

Will asks Greg about the vibe around the area. Greg said that something surrounding the event now is an article where Danny Willet's brother didn't say nice things about American golf fans. Neither team was happy about the comments.

If you want to take a trip to Minnesota and see the beautiful fall season while playing golf, visit www.golfminnesota.com. 

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. 

Host and Producer Holly G and The Golf Insiders Social Media Expert, EVVUS, Will Perry, are in the studio with a wrap up of the Tour Championship and a preview of the 2016 Ryder Cup in Minnesota sponsored by L2 Putters. 

Holly and Will talk about the passing of Arnold Palmer last Sunday. Holly recaps her Arnie story from when she was a little girl and how that has impacted her life and career choice. For more about that story, see "Arnie and Me" on The Golf Insiders Blog. Will and Holly talk about what Arnie has done for the game of golf, the Golf Channel and how the people always were the most important thing.

This weekend the National Women's Golf Association is having its Celebrity Scramble at Black Bear Golf Club to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida. The event is Saturday and Sunday. Butch Benton at Black Bear calls in to talk about this weekend's events. The cost for the two day event including golf is $150 per person. For more information call 352-357-4732 or visit Black Bear Country Club's website.

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game or listen in the Orlando area on FM 96.9 Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear The Golf Insiders live. Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen. 

Host and Producer Holly G and The Golf Insiders Social Media Expert, EVVUS, Will Perry, are in the studio the week before the Tour Championship previewing the final event of the season. Will and Holly talk about who from the 30 final players have the chance to win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup title. 

Holly welcomes Aly N. Benitez, JD, MBA and Founder/Board President of Pulse of Orlando, Inc. to the show. Prior to tonight's show Holly was able to present a check for some of the proceeds from the GOLFUNITED Fore PULSE Charity Scramble Event. Aly updates listeners about what has been going on since the tragedy three months ago. Pulse of Orlando has raised more than $250,000 since the tragedy.

After the break Holly and Will speak with ESPN.com's Bob Harig who is at East Lake on the eve of the Tour Championship. Bob said it's a little subdued without a pro-am and no spectators on Tuesday's practice rounds. 

Holly asks Bob about Jason Day's nagging back injury. Bob said that Jason only started practicing a couple of days ago. Bob said that Jason had gotten away from the preventive measures to help heal his back with playing so much golf and it caught up with him.

Bob and Holly talk about Jordan Spieth who is the defending champ. Holly's sentimental favorite might be Paul Casey. Bob says that Casey could spoil the whole scenario by placing second in the final event after not winning the whole season and none of the top guys winning. 

Will and Bob talk about the way the FedEx Cup is set up. Last year Spieth missed the cut at the first two events of the FedEx Cup and still won the title.  Bob picks Spieth to win the Tour Championship given how he studied so well last year and how well he plays Bermuda greens.

Holly asks Will about the foursome at Grand Cypress contest that is starting this week. 

Steve Eubanks from Global Golf Post talks with Holly about the Evian Championship which was won by In Gee Chun. Holly and Steve talk about some of the players who have not played well of late. Steve talks about Lydia Ko and how her driving is giving her problems with distance. 

Holly asks Steve about East Lake who lives in the Atlanta area. Steve has played the course since it opened many years ago and has seen it go through some changes. He feels that whoever drives the best this week will win the Tour Championship. Steve picks Dusting Johnson to win.

Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel joins the show for the final segment from East Lake. Todd and Holly talk about the money that is one the line. Over the years a lot of the great players, like the top 5 players, winning the FedEx Cup has turned into a big deal as compared to when it started off.

Todd talks about this is the final event of the season and how it focuses just on individual play. That is followed by the team competition of the Ryder Cup. Todd feels that Bubba Watson is in the driver's seat for the final spot on Team USA. 

Will asks Todd about the U.S.'s chances. USA is favored on paper over the Europeans. However, USA has not won in a while and has a lot of pressure on them. Todd doesn't think there is a clear favorite and it's going to be quite a show.

Holly says there is a lot on the line for Captain Davis Love III. Todd points out that the last 3 winners of the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup have come from the Top 5 in the standings. He looks for Adam Scott to win.

Will picks Dustin Johnson from the Top 5 and Jordan Spieth from the other 25 players.  Holly agrees with the Jordan Spieth pick but takes underdog Paul Casey from the Top 5.