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  • The Golf Insiders 06/11/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio on the eve of the 2014 U.S. Open Championship. 
    Ben Crane was the winner of the FedEx St. Jude Classic last week on the PGA Tour. 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from Pinehurst, N.C. to talk to the Holly and Rich about the U.S. Open.  Weather is the up first and then the renovations that were done to the course. Now the course resembles the original design by Donald Ross.
    From what Bob has heard, the players like the course and know that it is tough. The rough might resemble a barren wasteland and the fairways might be a little brown. 
    Holly talks to Bob about Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson's chances and how their games suit this course. The two also talk about some of the European players and how their game fits this course? Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy,  Jason Day, Sergio Garcia, etc.
    Bob also talks about the fact that we just might see a person at the top of the leader board that we normally don't see. Players will miss a lot of the greens, more than normal, and they will need to get up and down a lot more than typical in a tournament. 
    Jeff Rude, Senior Writer for Golfweek, calls in from Pinehurst and talks to Holly about the players and how much they are thinking or about their game with the redesign and the fact that this is the second longest U.S. Open golf course. Jeff also mentions that there won't be many birdie opportunities at Pinehurst this week and that it will take a creative shot maker as well as a great short game player to win. There's a lot of chance involved on this course, more than most and that is why it is hard to pick a winner. Jeff brings up the fact that Payne Stewart and Michael Campbell hit a total of 41 fairways in four days that they played and went on to win the U.S. Open. Jeff feels Sergio Garcia has a good chance to win.
    Mike Kern, Philadelphia Daily News, joins the show and talks to Holly and Rich about Rory McIlroy and his approach to golf lately without his former fiancee. Mike also talks about the conditions of the course and the weather. Pinehurst is all about the greens and playing them, being able to get up and down. His picks are Furyk, Sergio and Brendon Todd. 
    Scott McPherson, President of Antigua, calls into the show and talks to Holly and Rich about gifts for Father's Day and apparel. Scott, in the business for 35 years, talks with Holly about how apparel has changed over the years. Synthetics have dominated for the past decade or so, but Antigua is introducing some cotton blends this year. LPGA Stacy Lewis who recently won the Shoprite LPGA Classic is part of Team Antigua.
    43 min
  • The Golf Insiders 06/04/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Rich Bianco is joined in studio by guest cohost Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, while Holly G is in Atlantic City for the International Network of Golf Spring Conference. 
    Jeff and Rich cover Hideki Matsuyama winning his first PGA Tournament, the Memorial, after beating Kevin Na in a playoff. Jeff points out that Kevin Na had to wait so long and he probably didn't think he would even be in a playoff. Mentally the wait affected his snap hook drive off the tee.
    Rich's tip of the month is to tag your golf bag.
    Jeff and Rich talk about the upcoming Fedex St Jude Classic with defending champ Harris English. Winning a week before the U.S. Open  
    Todd Lewis, Golf Channel, calls in to talk to the duo about the Phil Mickelson and playing the FedEx to help warm up for the U.S. Open. Also Mickelson is caught up in an investigation by the FBI for accusations of insider trading practices. Todd feels that we need to let the facts play out and see what actually happened. 
    Todd says that Memphis might be the 3rd most difficult course on the PGA Tour so he doesn't foresee any birdie barrages. Jeff adds that the FedEx seems to be a nice extra "at bat" for some guys prior to the U.S. Open.
    Jeff also talks about Dustin Johnson's choice to the play his fifth consecutive tourney before the U.S. Open.
    Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, is the first digital golf magazine calls in and talks about heading to the Curtis Cup before making his trip to North Carolina for both the men's and women's U.S. Opens. The United States is the defending champ of the Curtis Cup and will be competing against the best amateurs in from Great Britain/Ireland. 
    Steve mentions that there are 23 teenagers in the upcoming U.S. Women's Open this year, which 3 already have 7 LPGA titles as well as 1 major championship.
    Michael Collins, Sr. Writer and Video talent for ESPN, calls in to wrap up the show talking about Phil Mickelson's FBI investigation and that it might be a good thing? Michael says that if Phil hits a bad shot it might not be as bad as talking to the FBI given the situation.
    Look for Michael Collins' in "Quiet Please" video coverage on ESPN.com. He also has upcoming videos talks about how Keegan Bradley's caddie got his nickname. Also upcoming Dave Pelz's incredible backyard, a ride in the blimp and the men's and women's U.S. Open from North Carolina. 
    43 min
  • The Golf Insiders 05/28/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio and go right to Bob Harig, ESPN.com, with breaking news that Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U.S. Open as much have anticipated. This is the 6th major championship he will miss due to injuries. 
    Holly and Bob talk about Adam Scott outlasting Jason Dufner winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational on the third hole of sudden death and Rory McIlroy won the BMW PGA Championship in England. 
    Bob and Holly discuss that other  than Bubba Watson winning the Masters, so far this season none of the big stars have really played well until the past weekend. Will a big name finally play well?  Rory and Adam will play together the first two days in the Memorial this week. 
    Bob talks about Jordan Spieth's amount of play this season. Bob said that Jordan is playing the events this year that gave him sponsor exemptions last year as a way of repaying them.
    Colin Montgomerie won the Senior PGA Championship for his first Major and first official win on U.S. soil.  Jessica Korda won the LPGA.
    Dr. Mitchell Supler, NeuroSpine Institute, calls in to the show to talk about back injuries. He discusses Tiger Woods' surgery on his lumbar. Dr. Supler says that typically after this type of surgery, patients are physically restricted the first month. Then they spend the next month rehabbing the muscles before they can take a full swing with a golf club. The NeuroSpine Institute specializes in minimally invasive surgery. 
    Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, talks with Holly and Rich about the upcoming U.S. Open at Muirfield Village. Jeff talks about Phil Mickleson, Matt Kuchar and other golfers competing. Jeff points out that It's a shot makers course and this is a different course now that it has been renovated. Rich asks Jeff about Rory winning and his chances at the U.S. Open. Jeff likes Gary Woodland and Justin Rose to possibly win the Memorial.
    Lance Ringler, Golfweek, calls in live from Prairie Dunes to give an update of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship between Oklahoma State and defending champ Alabama. Lance and Holly talk about Stanford being ousted. Rich talks to Lance about Mike McGraw leaving Oklahoma State and joining the coaching staff at Alabama a day later just over a year ago. Lance said that the golf course at Prairie Dunes has been different than golfers expected. The wind has not been a factor as it was expected. Holly also talks briefly with Lance about Duke winning their 6th National title in NCAA Women's Golf.
    43 min
  • The Golf Insiders 05/21/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio today on National Golf Day, sponsored by WE ARE GOLF, a coalition of golf's leading organization.
    Brendon Todd won the HP Byron Nelson Championship to become yet another first time winner on the PGA Tour.
    Headed into the Senior PGA Championship, Kenny Perry won on the Champions Tour. 
    Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Spanish Open on the European Tour for his 21 win on the tour and first time in 27 starts at the Open de Espana. 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk about Tiger Woods' press conference earlier today. Tiger mentioned that there is no timetable to return to golf. Back surgeries are a serious and there is no fixed time for recovery. Tiger said he wants to play now but Bob believes even if Tiger was cleared he couldn't play because he is not ready.
    Headed into the Crowne Plaza Invitational Adam Scott is the new #1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Scott added this tournament recently. Holly and Bob talk about defending champ Boo Weekley, Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson. Bob feels that Spieth ran out of gas after the Masters. Spieth is playing a lot of golf with only one week off headed into the U.S. Open. 
    Golf Channel's Morning Drive Host Damon Hack, joins the show, and talks about Tiger's press conference. Damon agrees with Holly that Tiger seems different than in the past. At 38 years old, Tiger is more mature and has to approach his recovery and return to golf. He also feels that there is not going to be another player for maybe 25-30 years there may be someone like he or Jack Nicklaus. 
    Damon and Holly talk about Big Break Florida winner, Jackie Stoelting, and the upcoming fall season where all the former winners are invited back to compete. Rich and Damon also talk about Lucy Li, 11-year-old who qualified for the upcoming U.S. Women's Open.  Texas Golfer Magazine's James McAfee calls in to talk about the Crowne Plaza at Colonial this week. James feels that golfers from Texas benefit from learning to play in the wind and Texas. James says that Colonial is a ball striking course and veterans seem to play better in this tournament. Hunter Mahan said that the greens there have little breaks here and there and told James that the players who play Colonial more learn to read the greens and their nuances. 
    Golfweek's Lance Ringler calls in to wrap up the show talking about the 2014 Women's NCAA Championship. Duke who was the runner-up last year currently holds a lead over USC. Rich, Holly and Lance also discuss young golfers like Lucy Li playing golf well at a young age. 
    45 min
  • The Golf Insiders 05/14/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio this week with a wrap up of The Players Championship won by Martin Kaymer.  
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk about The Players and Kaymer's adventure on the 17th hole on the final day. The duo talk about Kaymer coming back to form after being the number one in the Official World Golf Ranking.
    Holly and Bob talk about players who are winning but are changing their swings. Tiger Woods recently spoke about the changes to his swing...  paraphrasing ... when you play at this level and you are standing at the tee and you have to hit a draw, you have to be able to do it. If you can't, you are in trouble.
    Holly talks to Bob about Jordan Spieth going bogey free for 54 holes and the day he had Sunday. This was the 2nd big tournament that he wasn't able to win after being in the final group. Bob remarks that Spieth only turned pro 18 months ago and he is only 20 years old. He has been successful but what should we expect? Bob thinks that Spieth's swing gets a little quick when he is under the gun and maybe he needs to work on that?  "Nobody else but Tiger has been this successful at such a young age. It's not fair to compare Tiger to anyone."
    Holly asks about Rory McIlroy's play. Bob says that he will see a good test at Wentworth on the European Tour this weekend. Normally, like Ponte Vedra, Rory doesn't play well at Wentworth. If he plays well there it is a good indicator of where his game is.
    With the U.S. Open coming up, Bob and Holly also take a look at Phil Mickelson's game of late and missing the cut at The Players. 
    Michael Collins, ESPN's Sr. Writer and Video Talent, calls in to the show and gives some great insight about caddies on the Tour. Rich B asks Michael about Spieth's caddie and if he is shrink. Michael says that all caddies are pseudo psychologists among many other things for the Tour player. Every player is different and needs different things from their caddies. Michael mentions that professional caddies Mark Carens and Ted Scott have put together ProCaddyWorkout videos on YouTube demonstrating short videos on how caddies stay in shape for the Tours. 
    Golfweek's Collegiate reporter Lance Ringler calls in to update listeners about the upcoming men's and women's NCAA playoffs. The women had 3 regionals last week and 24 teams advanced with no surprises except for Vanderbilt who won the East by about 14 strokes.  
    Men's Collegiate golf gets underway May 15 and only the Top 5 teams advance. Lance shares that teams can't win a national championship if they are not at the championship. Lance says that there is currently a lot of parody in men's college golf. Individually Lance says that Patrick Rodgers, Stanford, is chasing Tiger Woods' individual wins title.  He has already declared that he will turn pro after the NCAA championships are over. 
    Lance and Holly wrap up the show talking about the guys who are coming on the PGA Tour now have no fear.
    44 min
  • The Golf Insiders 05/07/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about the upcoming Players Championship just up the road in Ponte Vedra, Fla. this week. Also the U.S. Open Qualifier was at Timacuan for the fourth time in five years.
    Sean Gorgone, The Whole Game of Golf, calls in to talk about qualifying for the U.S. Open. He shot a 71 and finished in a playoff spot for an alternate spot.  
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in from the press center at The Players Championship. Bob says that the PGA is almost assured of getting a new #1 in OWGR this week at The Players. If Adam Scott, Bubba Watson, Henrik Stenson or Matt Kuchar play well enough this week they could take over the top spot from Tiger Woods who is currently rehabbing his back. 
    Holly and Bob talk about JB Holmes win at the Wells Fargo last week and everything that he's been through over the past few years.  Brain surgery, injuring himself roller blading, elbow surgery etc. Bob's pick to win this week is Matt Kuchar.
    Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in and talks to Holly and Rich about The Players. Holly asks about Bubba Watson and other PGA starts like Jordan Spieth. Todd talks about Jordan's drive, emotion, etc. Todd and Holly discuss Adam Scott. He's never been #1 in the World both times, Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Masters, he was in contention he didn't play well. It's been a conscious distraction. Holly asks about all the first timers at The Players this year and their chances as well as recent winner Lee Westwood. Todd finishes up talking about Phil Mickelson's adjustment to his putter grip with the help of Dave Stockton. 
    Steve DiMeglio, USA Today, calls in for the first time on The Golf Insiders to talk to Holly about from The Players. For years at the Wednesday competition of The Players Championship, each player contributed to a prize fund, with some of the money going to charity and the rest going to the caddie who ended up closest to the pin.
    "This year, the competition honors the late Bruce Edwards, who Jim 'Bones' Mackay said was "the Arnold Palmer of caddies." Edwards, the longtime friend and caddie for Tom Watson, passed away in 2004 from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). On the 10th anniversary of his death, the PGA Tour will match all donations on the 17th, with all the money going to the Bruce Edwards Foundation."
    Steve feels that Matt Kuchar is hot coming into the tournament and also feels that Jordan Spieth and Sergio Garcia have a good chance at winning this event. Steve also stresses that all could miss the cut because the course has you on your toes every single round. "It's hard to get a rhythm for four days."
    Garry Smits, Florida Times Union, calls in to give listeners the conditions of the course. The greens on 4, 9, 11, 12 and 13 were over chemically treated. Nos. 4, 11 and 12 the players were not allowed to practice on them prior to the Wed event. Some were re-sodded and plugged. Garry says the greens are really soft because they've been watering them a lot.
    45 min
  • The Golf Insiders 04/30/14

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio for an hour of intelligent golf talk. 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to discuss first time winners on the PGA Tour this season and how much parody there is this season. Bob feels that a lot of under-the-radar players who you might not think could win are winning on Tour. South Korea's Seung-Yul Noh won the Zurich Classic earning his first PGA TOUR victory and becoming the 7th first-time winner on this year's wrap around season.
    Bob and Holly talk about Rory McIlroy's play of late and his falling out of the Top 10 for the first time in a while. McIlroy is feeling a bit better about his putting, which was non existent at the Masters.
    Rich and Bob discuss Keegan Bradley's inability to close lately. It's been almost two years since his last win. Bob says that it shows where years like Bradley who regularly win have not won other than Bubba Watson. Holly talks to Bob about his article on Anthony Kim. It's been almost years since has played on the PGA Tour.
    Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, talks to Holly about Noh talks about his excellent ball striking. He is well known in Asia. He is very old school in his ball striking. He works the ball around the golf course very well. 
    Holly and Steve talk about Lydia Ko battling Stacey Lewis for the victory at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic. Steve feels that if you are not watching what's happening on the LPGA you are cheating yourself.  Such great play, drama and personalities. 
    Jeff Shain, PGA Tour.com, calls in to the show to talk about Quail Hollow and the conditions of the course there. The course was changed from bent grass to Bermuda grass recently and that changes everything. With The Players next week, the field at Quail Hollow is full of interesting players prepping for The Players. Quail Hollow is shaping up much like the Shell Houston Open before the Masters. Jeff feels that The Players golf course doesn't favor anybody in the 144-man field.
    Lance Ringler, Golfweek, calls in to wrap up an hour of intelligent golf talk with the scoop on the collegiate championships. On the women's side Southern California, UCLA, Duke, Stanford and Arkansas headline the top 5. For the Men's championship goes by Match Play (the 6th year) Alabama, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Stanford, Oklahoma State are the top 5.  Lance talks about local team UCF, who has been a big surprise this year, find themselves in contention for a title.
    43 min
  • 04/23/2014 The Golf Insiders

    PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the 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. 

    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about Matt Kuchar's win at the RBC Heritage and his arm lock putting style. Holing out on the 18th and eventually win over Adam Scott. They also discuss Michelle Wie's win in Hawaii and Angel Jimenez's win in Malaysia.
    Tim Rosaforte, The Golf Channel, Golf Digest and Golf World, calls in from the Zurich Classic. Time recently won the 2014 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. He has won more than 40 awards.
    Holly asks Tim about Bubba's recent win at the Masters. Tim feels that Bubba has won a lot of people and fans over with his recent trip to the Morning Drive, back to Baghdad Florida and his involvement with the Drive, Chip and Putt tournament.
    Holly talks to Tim about the Tiger factor and with his absence once again how it will affect the financial aspects of golf.  Tim feels that sports fans love to see greatness no matter what sport and that is why Tiger is followed and viewed so much. 
    Holly and Tim talk about Jordan Spieth's passion and emotion and how some seemed to criticize him for that. Palmer was very emotional person when he played. He feels that there is a way to channel that passion. Tim feels that Jordan is very good for the game. You have to look at players over a long period of time and not just judge them on one outing. People to like to see emotion and makes for better TV for sure.
    Holly asks Tim about the upcoming U.S. Open. Tim feels this year's tournament is wide open and that it will be a chipping and putting contest and who can handle the pressure. 
    They wrap up the segment talking about Sean Foley being ranked the #2 teacher in the nation behind Butch Harmon. He feels that if Tiger wins a Major soon it changes the conversation. 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders about Matt Kuchar's recent win. With the win Bob feels that Kuchar's play over the last month has been really good. And now the win solidifies that and is not just looked at if he could close the deal on Sundays. Bob feels that Matt is a very solid player.
    Bob and Holly also talk about Jordan Spieth's play of late. He did well at the Masters and he followed that up with a descent showing the following week. They also talk about Phil Mickelson's chances of winning the U.S. Open and if he will ever win one? 
    Holly and Rich talk about local golf including the UCF Women's Golf Team finishing second to Louisville by 1 stroke at the American Athletic Conference Championship this past weekend. 
    44 min
  • The Golf Insiders 04/16/14

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    Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio wrapping up the 2014 Masters Tournament won by Bubba Watson. Rich was at this year's Masters tournament and talks about the tournament. 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich about the Masters and Bubba's tournament. 
    Bob said that he is interested to see how Bubba will do after winning this Masters as compared to his play after winning in 2012.
    When he won in 2012 and didn't followup with great play and more wins, you wondered if it was a fluke.  But now that he has won 2 of the past 3 Masters you have to rethink his "travel" over the past few years.
    Holly and Bob talk about the Masters ratings without Tiger and how significant the drop off in viewers was this year. There were great stories there and great weather but the ratings are discouraging. They also discuss the toughness of this year's course and the pin placement.
    Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from Hilton Head to talk about the Masters and the upcoming RBC Tournament. Todd feels that if Bubba drives the ball as well as he did in the Masters every week he's going to be tough to beat.
    Holly feels that Bubba's round Saturday was very telling because he didn't play his best but he knew he could play better.
    Todd says that he has stopped doubting Jordan Spieth.  His age, his experience, nothing is going to cause him to doubt him any longer. His passion and emotion help drive him to be successful. Todd feels that he is going to be a Major champion multiple times and the only problem he might have is handling all the demands put on him.Holly and Todd also talk about Jonas Blixt and how well he plays and putts. 
    Todd also talks about Harbour Town and the RBC Heritage this week. Players voted it the #2 favorite tournament to play behind Augusta. Todd says you don't have to be long off the tee to win it. It's a shot shapers tournament.
    Damon Hack, Co-Host of Morning Drive on The Golf Channel, calls in to talk about Bubba's surprise visit to the show Tuesday. Watch it here bit.ly/RlMnLT Damon talks about Bubba's brother like relationship with his caddy. They talk about his 366 yard driver shot on Hole 15. leaving him 144 from the pin. Bubba shot a gap wedge after that to set up his birdie.Rich feels that Bubba is a favorite going forward at Augusta because he plays the course so well. Damon discusses how Bubba is mentally right now and how comfortable he seems with life.
    Garry Smits, Florida Times Union, calls in to chat about The Masters and some of the players performances. Holly asks Gary about Matt Kuchar's trend of late not finishing on Sunday.  Gary also talks about Jonas Blixt and some of the international players who have settled in the Jacksonville area.
    44 min
  • The Golf Insiders 04 02 14

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    Rich Bianco is in the studio while Holly G is on vacation. Rich is joined by local friend and PGA Master Player, Instructor and Coach Sean Gorgone, "Whole Game of Golf." 
    Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to share the week of golf news with Rich and Sean.
    Bob talks about Bowditch's win and it was nice to see knowing his past personal and professional struggles. 
    Bob also talks to Rich and Sean about the Shell Houston Open preceding the Masters. Bob feels that the week before the Masters that players competing in that tournament want to play in conditions that will be similar to Augusta the following week.
    Rich brings up Tiger Wood's injury and talks to Bob about it. But back surgery has sidelined Woods for the Masters and for several weeks, maybe months to come. Bob said that without Tiger its a big loss at the Masters. He's been there every year for the past 20 years except for this one. Bob's dark horse pick Bill Haas, Rich's Matt Every and Sean's is Ryo Ishikawa.
    Brian Hewitt, Global Golf Post editor, calls in to talk to Rich and Bob about the Masters. Brian says he is thinking about moving the story forward. Many expected him not to play at Augusta this year. What will happen when he comes back. Tiger started working with Sean Foley in 2010 and have not won a Major since and his record last year and the Majors even though he won 5 tournaments last year. Brian feels that Tiger may change his swing some during his rehab and may come back with another swing coach?
    Jeff Shain, PGA.com calls in to wrap up the show and talks to the duo about the Shell Houston Open. Jeff says he divides the Shell Houston Open into two categories, those who will play the 2014 Masters and those trying to gain the invitation to this year's Masters. Folks like Dustin Johnson who has played really well outside of match play. 
    Jeff and Rich talk about the great Texas golf tournaments like the storied Shell Houston Open. Jeff says that the staff at the Shell Houston Open did an outstanding job replicating the conditions that will face the golfers in Augusta, even thought they are in a totally different client in Texas.
    44 min

About The Golf Insiders

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The Golf Insiders, hosted by Holly G Geoghegan, features a mix of fun and intelligent golf talk from inside the ropes of the PGA and LPGA Tour. The show features a weekly line-up of the nation’s top, award-winning golf reporters and journalists from ESPN, Golf Channel, Golfweek, and more!