The golf world is exploding with popularity, disruption and drama on the course. The LPGA and PGA Tour couldn't be more a part of mainstream sports and yet much of the news is still taking place off the course. We need some help putting this all into perspective.

Chris Powers is a staff writer, assistant editor, podcast host and content creator for Golf Digest. In this episode we dig into his insider network to discuss:

• LIV golf's present and future

It's an educational and entertaining conversation with one of GD's bright young storytellers. Join Chris and Keith as they try to peal back all the layers of this onion. 

The Weekly Update: The volume of the Claret Jug, incorrect scorecards, Stenson supplanted, Trey versus the TSA...

ProShow Playlist Ep. #219: 

I Need to Know (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), What is Life (George Harrison), Breakdown (Jack Johnson)

The 150th Open Championship is taking place at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. Together with Wade, Keith describes the course and the atmosphere. It has been a spectacular year for major championships, and the final chapter will undoubtedly be the best. 

From Tiger's last trip to St. Andrews(?) to Rory's possible coronation, Keith covers the whole week that was. He gives his reaction to the drama of the press room this week talking about Tiger's quotes on LIV and Martin Slumber's (R & A) state of the union. 

No guest needed when you have stories like this, tune in and listen to this very special major episode. 

The Weekly Update: Xander wins in Scotland, Rory versus LIV, Tiger's first, etc. 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #218: 

I Would Walk (The Proclaimers), In a Big Country (Big Country), It's a Long Way to the Top (AC/DC) 

The PGA Tour travels to Scotland for two weeks and so does the ProShow. Two men join the show from across the pond. The first is Jerry Sarvadi, the CEO of the Renaissance Club. The venue for this week's Genesis Scottish Open. His family story of building this fantastic golf destination is perfectly paired with his insights on the course and what we all can expect this week. 

Following Jerry, Sam Bairstow joins Keith. Sheffield England's amateur golf superstar was runner-up in the British Amateur last month. He's currently playing in the European Amateur Team Championships and next week will tee it up in the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews. 

You won't have to  imagine what it would be like to tee it up in the world's oldest major championship. Sam's transparent candor tells you the whole story of his anticipation of next week's historic tournament. 

The Weekly Update: Talor Gooch on the Ryder Cup, 300k at The Open and  Tiger and Rory play golf together! 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #217: 

In My Life (The Beatles), The Only One I Know (The Charlatans), Good 'ol Days (Macklemore) 

It's another show on location, this time in Washington DC. Keith is covering the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club. The ladies third major of 2022 has an amazing field. The first round had some serious fireworks. Not to be outdone, the PGA Tour is going low in Connecticut as well.  Rory leads that event after one round. 

Keith is joined by a player from the KPMG, Alisa Rodriguez. Alisa qualified for the Women's PGA last year and spoke to Keith that week so when she qualified for 2022, we just had to have her back. The spirited young PGA Apprentice can seriously golf her ball. 

Together they discuss qualifying, Congressional, her job and playing on the Epson Tour. How doe she balance it all, listen and learn. It's not every day we can chat with a major championship competitor. The insights she gives are refreshing and educational. 

The Weekly Update: Grayson Murray on Twitter, Mike Whan responds on social and a Caddie wins his first major. 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #216: 

She Works Hard for the Money (Donna Summer), Ghost (Justin Bieber), Heat Waves (Glass Animals)

Coming to you "live" from the 122nd US Open hosted by The Country Club in Boston, Massachusetts. Friday afternoon at a major championship has the media center buzzing so Keith invited two great ProShow friends on air to enjoy the atmosphere. 

Golf's iconic artist Lee Wybranski was on property to sign his indelible image of this year's championship. He and Keith discuss his tenure of fifteen years making US Open posters. How he selects the image and then ultimately the creation. Lee's seen some pretty good national championships and together they reminisce over a couple they share together.  

Lee's always looking to encapsulate the experience. It's one of those cool conversations where these two friends tell a different story that surrounds the tournament. Once Lee steps out of the booth, Teddy Greenstein sits in. The former Chicago Tribune reporter has covered over a dozen US Opens. 

From his first, and now this one for PointsBet, he tells a couple great stories. Keith and Teddy get into who was the most popular bet of the championship and the best live bets for the weekend. It wouldn't be a major week without Teddy G! There's even a little LIV talk...

Tune in and enjoy. This fast paced episode feels as quick as those greens at TCC. 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #215: 

Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith), Dirty Water (The Standells)

From the strange to the sublime, professional golf has officially gone wild. LIV Golf launched and Keith reacts to the first round and a week full of "activity." 

The US Open takes place next week in Boston at The Country Club. This amazing setting is about to blow the golf world away and Jason Gore joins us from the USGA to preview the national championship. 

TCC has hosted seventeen USGA championships and this next one promises to be something special. When you consider the 1999 Ryder Cup, Gil Hanse's historic renovation and the current climate of golf all cylinders are firing for a truly memorable tournament. 

Jason breaks down:

• The Country Club's relationship with the USGA

Next week plans to be something special and this interview is just the beginning. Tune in and take notes prior to watching the 122nd US Open.

The Weekly Update: Na versus Murray, LIV team names, sportswashing 101... 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #214: 

Super Bon Bon (Soul Coughing), Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins), Changes (David Bowie) 

What a week of golf! We started out with the LIV Golf lineup, then the Match 6, followed by a women's major championship and a "major" host in Jack Nicklaus for The Memorial. 

Keith is joined by two guests, the first is Joe Idone. Joe hosts the Preferred Lines podcast, writes and covers the men's professional game. He's a great innovator and storyteller. His take on the tour is fun and insightful. He and Keith cover:

• The LIV golf list

And more! Following Joe, Keith goes live to Pine Needles Golf Club to talk with Steve Eubanks. Steve is the LPGA's Managing Editor. He breaks down the first round, Annika and Nelly's return and how we can watch all weekend. 

It is a fast paced hour filled with great golf content. Enjoy the stories and especially the people who tell them. 

ProShow Playlist Ep. #213: 

Castle on the Hill (Ed Sheeran), Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker), Lucky Man (The Verve)

Keith returns from Tulsa to an epic interview. Bill Curbishley is the manager for The Who. He is in town as the band played Madison Square Garden last night! Keith's love for music and golf makes the episode electric. 

Bill and friend Jimmy Byers have started an initiative called Golfing4Life. A philanthropic vision to help talented young golfers achieve their dreams of playing on tour some day. Throughout the conversation they discuss:

• How Bill got introduced to golf by Judas Priest

When Keith has Bill open up, the conversation is priceless. If you love a great mentorship and manager story, there's non better than Bill. Tune and in and be entertained. 

The Weekend Update  - The "Michelob" guy and Nicklaus Co. is suing Jack Nicklaus...

ProShow Playlist Ep. #212: 

Radar Love (Golden Earring), The Seeker (The Who), Baba O'Riley (Pearl Jam cover) 

Keith is broadcasting "live" from the 104th PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The PGA of America's flagship event is one of the biggest stories of the year. The host club SHCC has previously hosted seven major championships. 

During a quick break from his coverage duties, Keith breaks down his week so far in Tulsa. Getting there was a quite a story and a Round 1 recap. Gavin Parker, PGA joins Keith in an epic interview covering his content work with the PGA. 

Gavin is the Director of Instruction at Salisbury Country Club in Virginia. His coaching is infectious and the PGA utilizes his passion and communication skills to help everyone make golf their thing. 

Together these two cover:

• First impressions of Southern Hills

It's the ultimate ProShow as these two can't keep each other from laughing and having a great time with an incredible test for Gavin at the end. Keith closes the show with a brief update on LIV Golf. This interview is something special, check it out!  

ProShow Playlist Ep. #211: 

Amber (311), Hey Mama (Kanye West), Easy Wind (Grateful Dead)

This ProShow is packed with great "infotainment." We start with Keith's reaction to the PGA Tour versus LIV Tour saga from this past week. Keith speaks to Cognizant Founders Cup Tournament Director Scott Wood. The LPGA is spending the week in our listener area and Scott's take on the experience is second to none.

Keith has been on property covering the tournament and encourages everyone alongside Scott to get there this weekend. Their leaderboard is stacked with stars and the finish plans to be special. Following Scott, author Shane Ryan joins Keith to discuss his new book on the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits that dropped this week. 

Shane has been researching the American approach for years and his book has already gained great critical acclaim. Together Shane and Keith share a couple Ryder Cup stories and breakdown the book. They close their conversation with an article Ryan wrote and Golf Digest published today covering the "Club Pro Crisis."   

ProShow Playlist Ep. #210: 

No One to Run With (Allman Brothers), Unconditional I (Arcade Fire), Ain't No Rest for the Wicked (Cage the Elephant)