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Host Gary Williams started the show with why Mike Keiser should be in golf’s Hall of Fame before being joined by Steve Scott and Jackson Koivun. Scott talked about the impact of PGA TOUR U and NIL, some amateurs to keep an eye on and his epic final pairing with Tiger Woods in the 1996 U.S. Amateur. Koivun talked about his amateur career, deciding to stay in college, looking forward to the Walker Cup and the rest of the year ahead.

The boys from The Wagyu Filet Show, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined Gary Williams in studio. They dove into a number of topics including the FedEx playoffs, the Ryder Cup and some of their stories of the year from surprises, breakthroughs and disappointments.

Writers Gabby Herzig and Claire Rogers joined the show today. Host Gary Williams started the show by discussing Cam Young and his breakthrough win at the Wyndham and all the movement in the standings as well as a look at this year’s major winners on the men’s and women’s side. Herzig and Rogers discussed Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIroy, the Ryder Cup, their most underappreciated stories of the year and their road trip through Ireland and the U.K. after The Open.

Ian Baker-Finch joined the program as he prepares for is final TV broadcast after 19 years with CBS. An Open winner and now a staple in the broadcast world, Baker-Finch discussed his transition from player to broadcaster, best advice he got, Adam Scott winning The Masters and what that meant for the Aussies, the team around him at CBS and how he loves calling up places and they welcome him to come play with open arms. Host Gary Williams closed the show with the golf dogs of the week and the team picks for the Wyndham Championship and the AIG Women's Open.

Emerging PGA star Chris Gotterup and Sports Business Journal writer Josh Carpenter joined the show today. Gotterup talked about the start of his season and how better course management has led to his rise and win at the Scottish Open, how the pairing with Rory McIlroy on Sunday made him lock-in and how that win changed his season by qualifying for The Open, where he finished 3rd, and touched a bit on knowing he is at least now part of the Ryder Cup conversation. Carpenter talked about what will be priority for Brian Rolapp, the LIV TV situation, the business side of the upcoming Ryder Cup and more.

Gary Williams went through the weekend that was in golf from the 3M, the Senior Open and the U.S. AM and was joined by Grant Boone who dove into the women's game and the early success of Lottie Woad and what is making her so successful. Williams also talked about the continued emergence of Chris Gotterup and what that means for the remainder of the season.

Today's show started with a look at the U.S. Junior AM and all the names of players who have famous and notable golf fathers including the names Woods, Kuchar and Byrd and the hope that there is joy versus burden in carrying that same name. Bob Harig on Sports Illustrated also joined the program to talk about the evolution of Scottie Scheffler as a media voice, where things stand with Rory McIlroy going forward, the potential lost voice of Phil Mickelson and the new voice of the PGA TOUR, Brian Rolapp. We ended the show and the week with our golf dogs of the week and team picks for the 3M Open.

The Ryder Cup conversation will start to heat up as we head towards the FedEx Playoff and Brendon de Jonge joined Gary Williams in studio to talk about the which players from both sides are going to likely head to Bethpage Black. De Jonge was on-site at Royal Portrush and gave some first-person accounts of what he saw from Scottie Scheffler, Harris English, Chris Gotterup and others.

Scottie Scheffler again showed why he is the word's top-ranked golfer after capturing The Claret Jug as Champion Golfer of the Year at The Open. Host Gary Williams dove into an incredible week for Scheffler and what is separating him from the field. Sky Sports' David Howell also joined the program to talk about The Open, Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the looming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

We had a full guest list today for our Open Preview Show on Golf Channel and were joined by Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Billy Horschel, Tommy Roy and Stephen Watson. Horschel provided a player perspective on what it takes to get into the hunt and the conditions that alter play. Lerner and Chamblee gave some historical perspective to the event while weighing in on some of the top story lines. Roy discussed the event from the television perspective and what the audience will see. And Watson talked about the local Irish angle including what it would mean for Rory McIlroy to win the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.

The 153rd Open will be held at Royal Portrush and the 5 Clubs crew takes a deep dive into this year’s tournament. Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour all weigh in on the top story lines heading in, the return of Rory McIlroy to where he grew up, the favorites, the longshots and what they expect to unfold in the last major of the 2025 season.

The 2025 Open Championship will kick off July 17 at Royal Portrush and in this wagering preview show, 5 Clubs and Read The Line partnered up to give viewers an in-depth look at the 153rd Open. 5 Clubs host Gary Williams, Read The Line's wagering expert and PGA professional Keith Stewart, and 5 Clubs contributors and former PGA TOUR players Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge hit on a number of key topics as you look to prepare for how to "bet" The Open. The group discussed some of the basics from course examination, player characteristics, analytics, players in form, past history, and dove into some of the more detailed particulars on how to find value, when to bet certain odds and how to bet World #1 Scottie Scheffler. This show is intended to arm you with what you need to do the most important thing - WIN money.

Lee Westwood and Trevor Immelman joined the program this morning. Westwood recently qualified for this year’s Open at Royal Portrush and Immelman is the lead analyst in the booth for CBS Sports.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley headlined a packed show today that also included Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge, Taylor Zarzour and Keith Stewart.

ESPN broadcaster and 5 Clubs contributor joined Gary Williams this morning to talk about a number of golf-related topics. Bilas will participate in the American Century Championship this weekend and talked about what he loves about that event. Bilas, with a law background, also talked about the PGA TOUR and LIV discussions and how the collegiate landscape in changing with NIL, anti-trust, transfer portals and more. And finally, Bilas talked about what it is that draws him to the game of golf.

This 5Clubs conversation is one that happens somewhere, every day in grill rooms and on golf courses all over the world. Tiger or Jack? Hogan of Jones? Author Michael Arkush took on the task of constructing a list of the top 100 players all time, meaning ALL time golf and not just men but women as well. This conversation examines the challenges and parameters of compiling a top 100 but it extends beyond the book to include where Scottie Scheffler would be right now and which other players currently competing will eventually be in the top 100. We all love debates on lists, here’s a top 100 all-time golf discussion rooted in Michael’s new book.

Andrew Novak and Henni Zuel joined the program this morning. Novak, who is having a career year, talked about how he has had to grow into every level of golf to get comfortable and feel like he can belong. He also talked about how motivating it is to know he is part of the Ryder Cup conversation. Zuel, part of the Sky Sports broadcast team, joined to talk about the recent qualifiers for The Open including Lee Westwood. The show ended with dogs of the week and team picks for the John Deere Classic.

Brendan Porath, head of content at The Fried Egg, joined Gary Williams to talk about a number of topics in the game from the ever-evolving schedule, the need to have more overseas events, the way the season seems to end with a whimper, what the new PGA TOUR CEO will prioritize, whether Rory McIlroy has anything left this year that can top his April and the inevitability of Keegan Bradley as a Ryder Cup USA playing captain.

Sean Zak of Golf Magazine joined the program today to cover a number of topics in the game from best story from the Majors this year, the Keegan Bradley playing captain debate for the Ryder Cup and expectations and thoughts on the new head of the PGA TOUR, Brian Rolapp. Host Gary Williams recapped the weekend that was in golf and dove into Nebraska golf highlighting Sand Hills, CapRock Ranch and Landmand.