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Holly G and Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network.com are in the studio on the eve of The Open Championship being played at the St. Andrews Golf Course in Fife, Scotland. You can follow all the action of the Open Championship with this link to the Syndicated Widget. 

Jeff has visited St. Andrews and says that there is no other place else that eats, sleeps and breathes golf like the people in Scotland who live around St. Andrews. There is as much away from the golf course and there is at The Old Course. The fans are very knowledgeable of the game and appreciative of good golf.  

Mike Kern, Philadelphia Daily News, calls in from Scotland to talk to Holly and Jeff about the weather surrounding the Open Championship and how it will change the player's game over the next four days on the Old Course. There's a chance of rain Thursday and Friday and wind on the weekend. Mike says it's going to be a typical British Open and the rain will probably soften the course.

Holly and Mike talk about Jordan Spieth's chances to win his 3rd consecutive Major championship this week at the Open Championship. Mike doesn't feel that Spieth will be able to do it because of the odds that are against him and are with the field. With all the great players of the past trying to win three in a row, the odds are not in favor of Spieth to win his 3rd Major. Dustin Johnson is a favorite because of his length off the tee. 

Jeff asks Mike who he thinks will challenge Spieth if Jordan makes a run, who will make the run with him?  Mike feels that a player who can adjust to the conditions and also hit the ball far off the tee. Dustin Johnson or Justin Rose. 

Spieth came back from 102nd last week at the John Deere Classic to win in a playoff.  Mike feels that Spieth is the best putter in the world right now and if you can putt you always have a chance. Holly feels that Jordan has the mental toughness that it takes and he doesn't sound like a 21-year-old. 

Holly and Mike wrap up the segment talking about the news that Rory might be out until January. 

Damon Hack, The Golf Channel, called in just before the show and spoke with Holly and Jeff about the Open Championship ... the weather and how it can affect players like it did Rory. Louis Oosthuizen was able to run away with it five years ago, because he was 15 minutes ahead of the weather and was already sitting in the club house watching the rest of the field play.

Loves the bunkers in the United Kingdom golf courses and says there is nothing like them anywhere in the U.S.

Holly talks about Jordan Spieth's chances. Damon said that he loved Spieth's quote from the press conference, "I'm not here to win 3 straight majors, I'm just trying to win the Open Championship."

Tiger Woods, said he's not dead and buried, he still wants to play and is still hungry but I'm going through swing changes again and there will be steps forward and steps back. Damon questions whether Tiger's B and A games eclipse Spieth's and Dustin Johnson's now? Tiger feels comfortable at The Old Course.

Holly asks Damon about the fans and the Open Championship crowds. "They love the game and applaud great shots even if they are still 40 feet from the hole. Extremely passionate and grateful and their role in this great game of golf. Damon loves Rickie Fowler's chances this week coming off his win last week in the Scotland Open and loves links players. Adam Scott reunited with Steve Williams and maybe Paul Casey's chances.

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Dr Bob Winters, Mental Conditioning Coach from the David Leadbetter Academy, calls in from the Nike Golf Schools where he heads up the Nike Junior Golf Program near Williams College in northern part of Massachusetts.

Holly asks how a player gets over past events like Dustin Johnson and deal with situations, worked with so many major open champions in the past 20 years I don't think they ever get over it. Failing is the fertilizer for future success. Dr. Bob says you can't ponder on it too much cause it destroys their focus. Remember Scott Hoch at the Masters and how he seemingly "gave it away" to Nick Faldo.

Be interesting to see how DJ will rebound at the Open Championship from his loss at Chambers Bay. Dr Bob says that how you win a grand slam like Spieth is pursuing or win the Triple Crown like American Pharaoh just did is that you have to go out and compete in the event to win it.

Jeff asks Dr. Bob how he feels the pairings at the Open Championship might affect DJ who is paired with Spieth given that Jordan just beat Johnson in the last event they faced each other? DJ can use it for motivation. Dr. Bob Winters also pointed out that there are a lot of distractions at the Open Championship other than just playing with the other player.

"A key is taking ownership of the now and being in the present moment," Winters said.  "If you dwell on the past or think of the future you wind up way off course." 

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Holly and Jeff wrap up the show briefly talking about The U.S Women's Open Championship won by In Gee Chung. 

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Holly G is in the studio flying solo bringing you the inside scoop on all things golf during another hour of intelligent golf talk. The Golf Insiders VIP Golf Card is now on sale for only $99 at www.thegolfinsiders.com. Cardholders can play 18 holes of golf at each of the 11 participating golf courses around the Central Florida area. A round of golf and cart are included in the price for the cardholder. Purchase your Golf Insiders VIP Golf Card at The Golf Insiders or at www.740thegame.com. 

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to start the show off talking about the Greenbrier Classic and the upcoming Open Championship from St. Andrews. Danny Lee won the Greenbrier Classic for his first win on the PGA Tour by outlasting three others and winning on the second hole in a sudden-death playoff. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship and now knows he can win on the PGA Tour.

At the Greenbrier, Robert Streb putted with his wedge after damaging his putter during the final round of the tournament.

Holly asks Todd about Bubba Watson, a resident at the Greenbrier Classic. Todd says that when a player wins he's mentally fatigued among many other things. 

Holly G asks Todd about Rory McIlroy announcing that he will miss the Open Championship due to an ankle injury he suffered while playing having a kick about with his friends. Todd feels that it is very smart of Rory to do this and give his body a chance to heal, especially after all that Tiger has tried to push through his pain and injuries. Todd said that he had injured his own ankle just by stepping off a curb while at the Dubai Championship.

Jordan Spieth opted not to go to St. Andrews and scout the course for the upcoming Open Championship, but instead play the John Deere Classic. Todd says that there are a lot of birdies to be had at this course. Holly and Todd spoke about the fact that some people believe that he should be at St. Andrews scouting the course and prepare to win his third consecutive Major championship. 

Todd says that Spieth feels a loyalty to John Deere since they gave him a sponsor's exemption that led to a victory and launched his career. Holly and Todd also mention that Spieth is the favorite according to Vegas now that McIlroy is out. 

"He's not the longest off the tee ... but he has two big things that make him an elite player, there is no better clutch putter on the PGA Tour, his will, determination and heart is unmatched on the PGA Tour," said Lewis. 

Tony Leodora, GolfTalk Live and Golfstyles Magazine, calls in from the site of the U.S. Women's Open Championship at the Lancaster Country Club, Pa., to talk about this week's Major Championship event. Tony says that the course is a William Flynn designed golf course. Flynn has also designed other notable courses like Shinnecock Hills in Long Island and Cherry Hills in Denver. Tony said that Flynn was quarantined in the Philadelphia area for about 10 years during an outbreak of Tuberculosis. So Flynn worked in the Philadelphia area and spent some of his time designing several golf courses. 

As for the U.S. Women's Open this week, Tony mentioned that there have been torrential rains in the central Pennsylvania area and heavy rain was falling while he was on the phone with Holly G.

Tony pointed out that 10 former women's open champs are playing in the this year's tourney as well as 10 former second place finishers like Stacy Lewis, Morgan Pressel and Suzann Pettersen. So it is sure to be an exciting week of golf. If you aren't in Lancaster for the tournament this week, you can watch it on Fox Sports and Fox Sports1, so check your local listings.

Golf Digest Top 50 Coach @GaryGilchrist calls in from the #USWomensOpen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to talk to Holly G about all things golf and his FREE Summer Golf Camp Session at the Gilchrist Golf Academy at Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey in the Hills, Fla. Listeners can sign up on The Golf Insiders home page for the Gilchrist Golf Academy Fantastic Giveaway worth $1,850.

Gilchrist coached Yani Tseng and helped he ascend to become the #1 ranked women's golfer in the World. Now one of his LPGA players he is coaching is Shanshan Feng. Gary feels that Feng is one of the most consistent ball strikers in the world. Gilchrist says that the women will have to learn how to putt the greens, especially with all the rain this week. 

Holly and Gary talked about the Swingclick training aid that he had a chance to test recently. I'm really impressed with the product, it's something that you can take to the range and it you don't have to put it on your club and make it heavier, but it attaches to your forearm and really helps you get your left arm in the correct position at the top of the backswing.  Gary said that the Swingclick also helps you with your tempo and rhythm as well as helping you wind your body. Gary pointed out that too many golfers don't set up the correct way and Swingclick will help you with that too.

From the John Deere Classic, Adam Schupak, Golfweek, calls in to wrap up the show. Holly and Adam talk about last week's win for Danny Lee and how this win might serve as a big breakthrough for him on the Tour. Danny won the U.S. Amateur Championship so young and everyone had great expectations for him.

Holly and Adam also discuss Jordan Spieth honoring his commitment to play the John Deere instead of traveling over to Europe and getting acclimated to the time change and the scope of  St Andrews. No one has one the first three legs of the Grand Slam on the PGA Tour since Ben Hogan did it in the 1950s. 

Adam said that he had been talking with former PGA Champion Lee Trevino, and Lee said that he liked to play in a tournament the week prior to a major championship so he would be able to figure out what is working and what was not. Lee didn't want to wait to get to the Major and try to figure it all out then.

Holly asks Adam about Phil Mickelson's chances with all of the legal drama going on in the background. Adam mentions that Phil has played so well on links golf courses for the past couple of years. Of course Phil played terrific at Muirfield at won in 2013. Adam feels that if St. Andrews plays fast that it could work well for Phil. we really haven't seen very much from Phil lately.

Since Mickelson won the Scottish Open in 2013 the week prior to winning the Open Championship the following week, Adam feels that we may find out more about Mickelson's game and his chances after this week's Scottish Open.

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Holly G and Sean Gorgone are in the studio for another hour

Sean Gorgone is an esteemed teacher in the Orlando area and in

PGA Professional National Championship decided today. Matt

Sean has gone through the U.S. Open qualification and gives listeners a little inside scoop on what the qualifying is like.

Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in a playoff

Holly and Sean take a whirl around the Tours and updated

Holly says that Bernhard Langer is not too happy with the new anchoring rule

Holly and Sean talk about Deweys indoor golf, a local sports bar, in the Orlando area that has 10 golf simulators. Customers can play more than 50 different golf courses on the simulators.

Holly also lets The Golf Insiders listeners know about the Golf Insiders VIP Golf Card that goes on sale next week. It features some of Central Florida’s Best

Mike Purkey, Global Golf Post, calls in from the Greenbrier

Mike feels that Tiger may have set the bar impossibly high in the past and no one can

Meanwhile, Mike Purkey believes that Bubba has put together quite a

Mike and Holly talk about Jordan Spieth playing at the John Deere ... because he is a

Adam Schupak from Golfweek from the Greenbrier media center at

Holly and Adam talk about how much motivation Tiger has now that he has

Tiger needs to play more to get a better feel for the game

Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network.com , calls in to wrap up the hour.

Holly and Jeff talk about the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open in

Fox sports will cover the tournament. Maybe a bit of a shaky

Jeff said that maybe they need to have some of the analysts in the 18th tower maybe go down and and have more people on the grounds. Jeff liked Joe Buck and Greg Norman.

Sean liked Greg Norman’s contribution and coverage during

Holly talks with Jeff about Fox’s coverage and what they can

Jeff said that every winner has come from behind the last five times at

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Holly G and Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network.com   are in the studio tonight talking about Jordan Spieth's win at the Open Championship his second consecutive Major Championship this year. The youngest winner of the U.S. Open Championship since Bobby Jones in 1922 and the first since Gene Sarazen to win two majors before turning 22.

Kudos to Mike Davis for creating the excitement that was created on the 18th by making it a Par 5 instead of a Par 4.

There was a lot of consternation about the shape of the greens during the week.

Holly and Jeff talk about Dustin Johnson's heartbreak by missing the putt on the final hole. Jeff mentioned that Dustin's putting seems like it was off for the last 3 days at Chambers Bay.

Afterwards, Dustin said he thought the 4 footer would stop before it did and then he just couldn't make the shot after.

Jeff said he counted at least 6 opportunities on the back 9 DJ could have birdied or saved par. 

Holly liked Fox's technology showing the gradation of the greens really helped viewers see just how tough the greens were for the U.S. Open. The greens were dry and fast. Dustin may have hurried his second putt on the 18th.

Even without Jordan Spieth's "A" game, he stayed patient and was able to learn. He can be competitive on any type of course and not shoot himself out of a tournament very often.

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Jeff about Chambers Bay and the 2015 U.S. Open Championship.  Todd said that more than anything what viewers saw on the 72nd hole is that Jordan knows how to finish a major championship and even though he double bogeyed earlier, he was able to collect himself and hold on for the win.  Todd feels that Jordan Spieth is one of the best clutch putter on the Tour.

Todd flew back with Jason Day's caddy and was able to talk about the 18th hole and what unfolded at Chambers Bay. The fact that Day's putt before Johnson's gave DJ some sort of a read that he could use, but in the end didn't seem to help.

This is the 4th time he had a chance to win a major on a Sunday for Dustin Johnson and he wasn't able to do it. Todd thought that DJ would two putt at worst and force a Monday playoff. DJ didn't stay for the ceremony and get the silver medal was an indication how badly it stung for Dustin Justin. 

Todd talked with Jason Day on Sunday night about his vertigo. Jason seemed optimistic. It's manageable but treatable. Need to find out what triggers it to help treat it. Holly suffers from a similar vertigo and there are exercises that you can do to help yourself. Holly said that it's like "the whole world is spinning" when it happens. 

Mike Purkey, Global Golf Post, calls in to talk with Holly and Jeff about the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. The players deserve better. Mike Davis' plan was to play the Open on nothing but fescue.

Mike was talking about fescue that when the temperature rises it turns brown fescue turns brown and lays down after a while. Late in the day a 10-12 footer you have to put enough speed to make it but if you miss it rolls 4-5 feet past the hole.

Michael Grellar is from the Seattle area and is Jordan Spieth's caddy. Grellar  got married at Chambers Bay and knows the course really well.

Jeff Babineau, Golfweek, calls in to wrap up another hour of intelligent golf talk. Babineau walked along with Jason Day and Dustin Johnson the final 18. 

Babineau wrote an article for Golfweek talking about the issues to address fro Chambers Bay: better greens, keep par 5s, address the fan experience.

Holly asked Jeff about Phil Mickelson who had trouble with the putter once again and with the greens being inconsistent from the first day. Babineau feels that Phil was very frustrated (obviously) and the window is definitely closing for Phil at the U.S. Open. Holly asked Babineau about Spieth. Jeff pointed out that what's really amazing is that Jordan was able to shoot a couple rounds where he didn't have his best stuff and still hung around. Tiger used to do that always in the past but he hasn't been able to take his success from the practice green to the course. "It's mental and Tiger used to be the toughest golfer in that department for years. Tiger playing more should help.

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Holly G and Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network.com are in the studio tonight on the eve of the second Major of the season, the U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay, Wash. On the PGA Tour at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, Fabian Gomez won his first PGA Tour title. 

Todd Lewis from the Golf Channel says that there are a lot of things that you need to win at the U.S. Open this year and one is being fit, be a great shot maker and have good ball control among other things. 

Holly asks Todd about what some of the players are saying about the course. Todd says that he has not heard any negative comments about Chambers Bay. They may not love it but don't hate it. But Todd says you have to have a positive frame of mind.

Rory said that this is a pure links golf course and Todd feels that the European golfers have an advantage with their knowledge of keeping the ball low. 

Phil Mickelson has a really good shot to win in Todd's mind, because the course is such an unknown and you have to be creative player and that fits Phil's game. Phil loves a thinking man golf's course.

Jeff asks Todd about PGA Executive Director of USGA Mike Davis' request to have players familiarize themselves with the course prior to the tournament. This is a unique course and you have to learn the nuances of the course. The practice rounds have been taking a long time. A lot of information gathering. 

Todd says that it is hard to predict a favorite or winner here. Rory hasn't played well lately but he has taken some time off and reboot and Todd likes his chances as well as Jordan Spieth's.

The winner of the FedEx St. Jude Classic was Fabian Gomez his first on the PGA Tour.

Jeff has a story on PGA Tour.com with a first look at the U.S. Open and Holly mentions that if you want to see some great Flyovers of the front 9 holes at Chambers Bay.

Mike Purkey, Global Golf Post, calls in from Chambers Bay, and talks about the weather and the course. Says the players don't have any idea of what to do or expect because they don't know how Mike Davis will set up the course that has only been in existence for about 7 years. The only time the course will look green is first thing in the morning then it will turn tan and yellow. Mike says that it already looks like the green has been rubbed off the practice green.

Holly asks Mike about Tiger's chances given his play of late. "Anybody's guess how he will do?" Mike likes Rory's chances and also thinks Rickie Fowler will do well at Chambers Bay. But he says that it may be one of the weakest U.S. Open field that Mike Purkey has seen in many, many years.

Liesel Niehaus and Mike Quinn call in from South Africa to talk with Holly about their product, Swingclick, which is the perfect timing and tempo swing trainer that you can actually wear on the course. The Swingclick gives audible clicks on your swing at the three key points of your swing. Their product was one of the top products at the 25th Anniversary ING Spring Conference held at Mission Inn at Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Gary Gilchrist who has his academy there had a chance to test the Swingclick along with some of his other teachers. Gilchrist thinks that the Swingclick is one of the best training aids he has ever used.

Holly and Jeff talk wrap up another hour of intelligent golf talk discussing the other professional tours. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship won by Inbee Park. It's a three-peat at the KPMG for Park, but the first win as the newly created "PGA" Women's Championship.

Champions Tour Bernhard Langer won the Constellation Sr Players Championship by six strokes after taking an 8-shot lead into the final round. Colin Montgomerie had to be checked out for chest pains on Saturday night and everything checked out at the hospital. He was able to play Sunday and finished third.

Fox Sports debuts its golf coverage with the U.S. Open. Fox is using drones for overhead coverage and will be in prime time since it is on the west coast. Jeff Shain picks two to win at U.S. Open, Jordan Spieth or Phil Mickelson and Holly picks Phil too.

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Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network.com is in the studio tonight filling in for an ailing Holly G.  On the PGA Tour, David Lingmerth won the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk about the U.S. Open in Chambers Bay, Wash., talks about Tiger and his play of late. Bob said that Tiger's results were maybe a wake up call for Tiger and some of us with the way he played at The Masters. Bob and Jeff talk about the swing changes and how they take time. Tiger went through that before. Can't be talking and acting as if everything is okay when he shot his highest round of 85. 

Bob and Jeff talk about Tiger and coming back too soon after his injuries and how much he may have set himself back doing that. Now he has a new swing coach.

Jeff said he's been asking a question about how long can he put up with this and the second is he ready to retire. Bob says that he feels that there's  too much out there for him to retire and he feels like there's another run in him. Really nobody retires, they play on majors on both tours.

Jeff asks about others like Phil Mickelson headed into the U.S. Open and what can we take away from some of their play of late and how that affects their outlook for the next Major. Bob said the golf course is so different. A good attitude is paramount and doing your homework. Bob said not to put too much stock in Rory's last two European events and his poor performance. 

The Golf Insiders welcomes back Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, after being off for heart surgery. Steve calls in from the Women's PGA Championship in Westchester Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. in the first time with the PGA moniker. The talk about the new venue is outstanding. Last week Suzann Pettersen won the Manuflife LPGA Classic. Suzann lives in the Dr. Phillips area here in Central Florida. Jeff and Steve talk about Lydia Ko's chances as well as others.

Mike Jamison, Executive Director of International Network of Golf, calls in to talk about the recent 25th Annual Spring Conference that was held at Mission Inn at Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. About 160 people attended the conference including business and industry leaders in the golf world as well as many members of the golf media. Great products at this year's conference including Swingclick, the High Heat Driver by Knuth Golf, who developed the slope system or the PGA. Putting training aid out of Tampa Laser Training aid for putting. Dennis Walters put on a demonstration. The Dennis Walters Golf Show is a one hour combination of "Golf Lessons and Life Lessons". It is great golf, great fun, along with an inspiring message. The show is also about reaching for dreams and Dennis is not talking about a dream you have at night. 

Flinggolf is a natural sport for Lacrosse, Baseball, Hockey, and Tennis Players fit right into the adaptive theme of the ING conference 

Lance Ringler, Golfweek talks about LSU winning the 2015 Men's Div 1 NCCA Golf Championship. Lance believes that the women's tournament overshadowed the men's this year for the first time in a while and both were played at The Concession Golf Club. It was a great two weeks of golf in Bradenton, Fla. The number one men's seed has never won the tournament and Lance feels that it is due to the match play format. Jeff and Lance talk about the collegiate players who then turn pro and how they have been successful whether they stay for four years or not.

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Holly G and Jeff Shain, PGATour.com and Prime Sports Network, are in the studio for another hour of intelligent golf talk. Holly and Jeff talk about Chris Kirk's win at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Makes his 4th Tour win. Jeff said that Kirk was the last man standing and birdied the 18th hole, which his competitors who were chasing him could not do. 

Holly and Jeff talk about Jordan Spieth who finished second has had several this year. There were at least 11 people who withdrew from the AT&T Byron Nelson. Torrential rains have been falling and the course is sloppy and wet and probably a lot of rain delays.

Jeff and Holly also discuss Ian Poulter and Ricky Fowler being rated as the most overrated players on the Tour in a recent survey. The survey was before Fowler's recent win. 

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Jeff about the Texas event with 12 players withdrawn. Bob said that the Byron Nelson had their best field in 8 or 9 years until the rain came and players started bailing out of the tournament. 

It's a long year and there are a lot of tournaments to play. Bob said that the players are not obligated to play. Day had dizziness issues before and Poulter said he tweaked his body earlier in the day and had to withdraw. 

Holly asks Bob about how these 12 players pulling out might

Holly and Jeff give away a stay at the Cinnamon Inn in Mt Dora. Homemade breakfast and the great cinnamon rolls.

Colin Montgomerie has won 3 events on the Champions Tour in the past 370 days and they have all been Major championships. 

Baylor and Stanford are playing for the NCAA Championship at The Concession in Bradenton, Fla., while the Golf Insiders is being aired live. The men's NCAA Championship starts this week coming up.

Mike Jamison, Executive Director of the International Network of Golf, calls in to talk about The 25th Anniversary of the International Network of Golf that starts Sunday evening at Mission Inn at Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. ING is the industry's only media-based networking organization.  The conference will feature a full schedule of networking and educational events. This year's theme will be growing the game of golf and will feature some of the nontraditional perspectives of the game including Sling Golf, more like a hybrid between Jai-alai and golf. Also other attendees will be the Freedom Golf Association, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf. Golf phenom 3-year-old Tommy Morrisey will be there, also Dennis Walters will do a trick shot exhibition from his specialized golf cart. Many other companies including TaylorMade, Nike, Razor, Bridgestone, Tour Edge. People coming from as far off as South Africa and Australia.

Lance Ringler, Golfweek, calls in from The Concession Golf Club to talk about the NCAA Division 1 Women's Championship with Baylor vs Stanford. Lance said that The Concession an outstanding Match Play course since it is tough and can be set up so many ways. It's been a second shot golf course this week for the women. Probably won't be the same for the men since they have more distance off the tee next week when the Men's NCAA Div 1 Championship tees off at The Concession.

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Holly G and Jeff Shain, PGATour.com are in the studio talking about Rory McIlroy's domination of the Wells Fargo Championship.

Jeff talked about McIlroy's being so efficient Saturday's round including 11 birdies to finish with a 61.  A really good group of young golfers who are making this tour their own. 

Holly talks about the younger player wanting to learn from their missteps on the golf course and in major tournaments.

Jeff pointed out that when you can talk about your mistakes on the course you can learn from them quicker. 

Jeff Babineau, Golfweek, calls in from to talk about the upcoming tournament at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Jeff Shain and Jeff Babineau talk about the successful Texas golfers of late.

Both Adam Scott and Phil Mickelson were talking recently how close that both of them have been. Went with the short putter at the start and changes in shafts in his irons and went back to the belly putter. Was number one this time last year and now is not even in the Top 10 Babineau said.

Holly asks Jeff about all the early talk about the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Babineau took a trip to the course recently and he said that it is different than other courses. More like a British Open course in that it is a hybrid between a links course and an American style course. Some may be frustrated with the course and others won't. It's the great unknown of the summer. 

Holly asks Jeff about Mike Davis and his approach to this year's U.S. Open. Put a bunker in the landing area and having some uneven surfaces on the tees or where the pins are located.

Adam Scott talked about the Olympics and not being so tuned in to. It's not the end all to the sport of golf like in other sports. Jeff thinks that a lot of passion may rise up in some of the players playing for their countries at the Olympics.

Holly mentions that Jeff Maggert posted his first win on the Champions Tour last week winning the Regions Tradition and this week is the Senior PGA Championship in Indiana, French Lick Resort. 

Brendan Sweeney, French Lick Resort, call in to talk about the Senior PGA Championship and the Pete Dye course. Colin Montgomery is the defending champion. Brendan talks about how the course is similar to Whistling Straits in Orlando area. He talks about the history of French Lick and how the town has been restored and revitalized.

Julie Williams, Golfweek, calls in to talk to Holly G and Jeff about the NCAA women's and men's championship at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton Fla. Julie feels that the Concession is a great challenge for the women's match play, which is the first for the women. Julie feels that with the sand all over the area it might be difficult for all the college coaches to get around quickly and visit their players.

Julie feels that Washington might be the team to watch. Had two players go to the LPGA in the fall and they are still winning as a team. Jeff asks Julie about the new format for the girls, match play, and it will give a new look to the women's NCAA Championship.

Unusual that the men and women will play at the same golf course in back to back weeks, The Concession, in Bradenton, Fla. The plan is to have it this way for the next couple of years. Julie thinks it is a good formula for the NCAA. Holly asks Julie about some of the players in the NCAA may make the jump to the Symetra Tour. 

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Holly G and special guest host Jeff Shain from PGATour.com are in the studio talking about Rickie Fowler's win at The Players Championship winning in a three-man playoff.

It was Fowler's second win on the PGA Tour. Jeff says that it might have been the most compelling Players Championship that he has seen in the 15 years he has been covering golf. 

Holly and Jeff also talk about how the tournament was fantastic as no one who was really in contention seem to fade as with other tournaments.  There were like 12 groups that had to be watched. Jeff said that Rickie had to wait an hour to see if his numbers would hold up while waiting on everyone to finish.

Holly talks with Jeff about Kevin Kisner being so close as capturing The Players Championship. Jeff said that it seemed like Kisner's putt was going to fall but it just seemed to defy gravity and hold on preventing him from winning. 

Holly likens Kisner to Raymond Floyd and Jeff thinks he is more of a bulldog like Jim Furyk.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in and talks with Holly and Jeff about the Players Championship. Like Holly G, Bob picked Sergio Garcia. Sergio had a two-shot lead and then Fowler caught fire. At the press conference after the event was over, Bob said that Sergio

Kisner and Fowler birdied hole and Sergio didn't in the

Jeff asks Bob Harig about Kisner. Bob says maybe the "golf gods" owe Kisner one for how close he was with some of the putts that would just hang there and not drop. But it's not like he's been giving these tournaments away ...getting beaten by

Holly and Bob talk about Rickie Fowler maybe coming in to The Players Championship under the radar. Bob sugested that maybe up until the back 9 on Sunday, Fowler was under the radar. Even though it's been talked about a lot since Fowler won his first Tour event, Bob thinks Fowler was more over-hyped not overrated.

Jeff, Bob and Holly G discuss Rickie seemingly playing his best

Bob talked about the rise of Ian Poulter. People say he's overrated but Bob feels that Ian came from

The young guns are stepping up and playing well with some

Todd Lewis, The Golf Chanel calls in and speaks with

Jeff asks Todd about Tiger and his game now. Todd is surprised that Tiger is not playing more competitive golf and feels Tiger needs to play more rounds.

Lance Ringler, Golfweek, calls in to wrap up the hour talking about the NCAA Division 1 Championships that will be played at The Concession in Bradenton, Florida.

The women's field is already set and at the time the show aired on May 13, 2015, the men had 6 regional tourneys under way.

Men's completion is unlike any other. Not really any club

Lance says that the women's side has a lot of parody too. Women going to team

Ringler commented that for first time see a team outside top 6 could win national championship in women's golf.

Lance told Holly and Jeff that it has been a long time since NCAA championships been played in Florida.

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Holly G and Rich B are in the studio for another hour of intelligent golf talk. 

Holly and Rich start the show talking about McIlroy's win over Gary Woodland in the

Holly and Rich are joined by Todd Lewis who calls in from

Holly and Todd also discuss Rory's win which Todd feels that McIlroy's resume is now more

Todd said that what was key is that McIlroy putted very well. Now as the players head into The Players Championship, he is wondering  how McIlroy will do

Rory was able to ask for and get two and half days of rest, which should help him play better

Holly asks Todd about Mickelson's pulling out of the event.  Todd said that it was disappointing but following the WGC to have the mandatory pro am on

It was all over Twitter that Rory wanted to attend the "Fight of the Century" between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao  But Rory wasn't able to make the fight because he was still in the WGC event. Lee Westwood went instead with Darren Clarke.

For The Players this week Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, and McIlroy pairing at Ponte Vedra Beach might be the premiere grouping for the first two days. Not a bombers course.

Todd also briefly talks about Tiger's press conference where he discussed his breakup with Lindsey Vonn. Todd pointed out that it has been a rough few days for Tiger and the break up actually happened on anniversary of his Woods' father's death. 

Tiger said he wasn't happy with his ball striking in the practice rounds. 

Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, calls in from media center at

Jeff said that he's going to watch Rory and see how

Jeff said he took everyone off the list of potential winners who were in the semifinals

Rich asked Jeff about the dust up between and Jimenez and Keegan Bradley involving Keegan's caddie as well.