Musings on Golf welcomes top guests from around the world of golf to tell their unique stories and visit with Bob Bubka (The Voice of Golf) and longtime golf exec Kelly Elbin. Musings on Golf drops new podcasts on Tuesdays.
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Hi! I'm Erik and I'm the co-founder and CEO of Random Golf Club, a global community of local golfers. Welcome to my completely unedited and off the cuff golf podcast! Each week I seek to uncover the stories of WHY we golf, not necessarily HOW we golf. NO SWING TIPS HERE. Listen in on Mondays for a mix of my musings, stream of consciousness golf inspired rants by yours truly, listener questions and a look into the life of this golf-crazed, travel-addicted and sleep-deprived journalist, plus i ...
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118: Andy North: U.S. Open Stories, Through the Lens of a Champion
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Yes, more folks may know Andy North today for his 30-plus years covering golf than the two U.S. Opens he captured decades ago. What you may not know about are the personal setbacks that put Andy on the path to a great career in golf and which drive him to try to rid all of us of cancer. Tee it up with the tall Badger who is getting ready for Pinehu…
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Ep 315: Winged Foot to Merion feat. Sam Hahn
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I just took a golf vacation for the first time in years. Listen as friend of the pod Sam Hahn (from Lab Golf of course) and I reminisce over our bucket list golf trip in Long Island. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Craving more golf podcast content? Make sure to SUBSCRIB…
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117: Hale Irwin: In Elite U.S. Open Company
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Only six men have won the U.S. Open Golf Championship at least three times, and Hale Irwin's three titles spanned 16 years. From his 7-over par (yes) winning score 50 years ago at Winged Foot to his "victory lap" at Medinah in 1990, Hale combined a cerebral approach with a wicked long-iron game to tame the beasts put forth by the USGA. Have a liste…
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116: Adam Schupak: Recapping a Remarkable PGA Championship
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He has written about golf for more than 25 years, so Adam Schupak has certainly seen his share of major championships. Hear what Adam, the senior writer at Golfweek.com, has to say about an extraordinary week, both on the course and off, in our special PGA Championship Roundtable Recap.By Musings on Golf
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Ep 314: I Caddied at the PGA Championship...
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I'm buzzing. I just caddied at the 2024 PGA Championship for my good friend Rich Beem. I can't believe it. Here is the behind-the-scenes look at what it was really like at Valhalla this year for the PGA and what it was REALLLLLY like that fateful Friday morning when Scottie got arrested. Stay tuned! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Ge…
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115: Randy Smith, PGA: A Major Influence, from Justin to Scottie
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As Scottie Scheffler attempts to win his third major title -- and second straight of '24 -- this week at the PGA Championship, PGA of America Professional Randy Smith will be there to help Scheffler, as he has done since Scottie was 7. Learn what makes the man who also taught Open Champion Justin Leonard such a guiding force for major success.…
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From his early days as a reporter at Golf Channel to his current reign as the king of sports late night at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt continues to bring the passion for sports that makes him so likable and respected. He's front and center this week at the PGA Championship and on the mark with great stories about Arnold Palmer and his dream golf foursome!…
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113: Hughes Norton: The Rise, and Fall, of Tiger's Super Agent
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He was The Man behind The Man, when Tiger Woods burst onto the global stage and began to transform the world of golf. In his compelling new book, "Rainmaker," Hughes Norton takes you behind the scenes in representing golf icons such as Tiger and Greg Norman. You will not put this one down!By Musings on Golf
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Erik and Michael Peña sit down at Pelican Golf Club for a lengthy chat between new friends. They talk falling in love with golf in Hollywood, Michael's surprise at ANGC, and behind the scenes of their match. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Find a Long Drink supplier near…
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The boys are back! In this special episode of the EAL Show, Erik and JoJo recount their last month of travels and deep dive into the Anthony Kim match. We answer audience questions PLUS Erik's in-depth review of Dune Pt. 2. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Post your job f…
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For the second consecutive year, two-time major champion Stacy Lewis will guide the Americans as they try to reclaim the Solheim Cup this fall. Join Bob and Kelly for a powerful interview with Stacy, who overcame scoliosis as a youngster and is prepping for victory on home soil.By Musings on Golf
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The NFL Draft starts Thursday, so expect Adam Schefter of ESPN to have all the scoop once again. As passionate as he is about the game of football that he covers, Adam follows the game of golf with the same ardor. We chose Adam to give you the inside stories, from the gridiron to the links!By Musings on Golf
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Ep 311: The Future of the Golf Swing With UGP's Mac Todd
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EAL is joined this week by old friend and Urban Golf Performance founder Mac Todd. UGP is an all-in-one facility for golfers of any level to enhance and grow their love for the game. Erik and Mac talk the long road of entrepreneurship in golf and what it's like to take on "big golf." Learn more about UGP at https://urbangolfperformance.com The EAL …
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In a roundtable recap of the 2024 Masters, Bob and Kelly are joined by Frank Nobilo, who called the action for CBS Sports on Holes 12 and 13 at Augusta National. He sure knows the famous course, having finished fourth at the 1996 Masters among his four appearances in the major championship. The New Zealander joined CBS Sports in 2015, after more th…
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Thirty-seven years have passed, yet the memory of his 140-foot chip-in to Masters lore remains fresh and vivid for Larry Mize. Take a stroll through the towering pines with the proud Augusta native, who took down The Shark then had the Golden Bear drape the Green Jacket over his shoulders.By Musings on Golf
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108: Stewart Hagestad: Carrying on a Masters Tradition
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The legendary amateur golfer, Bobby Jones, started The Masters Tournament and demanded that amateur golfers be included in the first major championship of the year. Stewart Hagestad, who has won the U.S. Mid-Amateur three times, continues that legacy next week at Augusta National Golf Club. Check out how Stewart has become a major force in amateur …
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Ep 310: A Major Announcement with Alex Bodney
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Erik is joined by lifelong golfer and close friend Alex Bodney to trade old war stories from on the course and off it. The EAL Show is presented by Ecco Golf. Head to https://golf.ecco.com/ and follow them @eccogolf on Instagram. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/ealshow! Use code lowtempslowscores for $150 off your nex…
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107: Hal Sutton: Oh, It Was the Right Club!
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In the most pressure-packed of golf moments, Hal Sutton took down arguably the two greatest players of all time -- Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods -- to win a major championship and a Players Championship, respectively. Hear from the man who definitely had the right club, and plenty of game, to win 14 times on the PGA Tour. He shoots really straight,…
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Confidence was always a big part of the arsenal that helped propel Lanny Wadkins to a major championship title, a Players Championship crown, and one of the great shots in Ryder Cup history. Join the fast-swinging Lanny as he tells greatest tales of two Gene's -- Sarazen and Littler -- and weighs in on today's fractured landscape at the elite golf …
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Ep 309: Grant Horvat on Turning Professional and the Future of YouTube Golf
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YouTube Superstar Grant Horvat returns to the program to talk through his current game, playing in a PGA Tournament, and state of the union on YouTube Golf. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/EALSHOW. Terms and conditions apply. Find a Long Drink supplier near you! www.thelongdrink.com/RGC GRANT HORVAT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gran…
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105: Bernhard Langer: The Iron Man of Golf
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For most touring professionals, reaching the age of 66 means it's time to reflect on a career gone by. For two-time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer, those identical digits represent little more than an opportunity to add to his all-time leading victory total on the PGA Tour Champions. Sidelined for now by a pickleball injury (yep), Langer takes th…
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Ep 308: Behind Breaking Bandon with Contestant Niall Croke
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Erik catches up with Breaking Bandon star Niall Croke in NYC. The pair chat Irish golf, proper banter, why New York is the best city in the world, and what it's really like on the breaking series when the cameras are turned off. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! Hea…
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104: Mike Davis: Pursuing the Apogee of Golf
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He oversaw the set-up for the U.S. Open for many years. Now, Mike Davis, former CEO of the USGA, has his sights set on completing an extraordinary new golf complex in Southeast Florida. Hear powerful tales -- the one about Tiger in advance of his incredible triumph at the '08 Open is riveting -- from the man who is seeking the pinnacle of private g…
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103: Tom Watson: Getting on Course with Watson Links
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He was mentored throughout his development as a golfer, so it matters to the great Tom Watson to see the next generation of players mentored, as well, through his junior golf program that is on the rise. Learn why Tom is driven by Watson Links and hear his thoughts about LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup, and sharing the first tee with Jack and Gary at the M…
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102: Rhett Evans: The GCSAA's Mountain Man
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He has helped push the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America to new heights, and now Rhett Evans is preparing to scale what is considered the highest point on Earth. Climb aboard and listen in on what drives the CEO of the GCSAA to continue to grow the influence of the 20,000-member organization and what incredible lengths he will go t…
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Ep 307: Golfing the Caribbean | Adventures in Golf Special
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The crew returns for a special behind-the-scenes look into filming in St. Lucia and Bermuda for Adventures in Golf. Plus! Keffer is going through a swing slump and Erik tries to talk him out of it. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! Post your job for free at LinkedIn…
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101: Barbara Nicklaus: Golf's Lovely Lady
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On the eve of Valentine’s Day, we bring you the woman whose love for her famous husband, her large extended family and her incredible charitable pursuits have defined the extraordinary life of Barbara Nicklaus. Join Bob and Kelly as we get to the heart of Barbara meeting Jack, raising five kids, and what fueled her passion to help so many children.…
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100: Jay Randolph Sr.: A Half Century of Broadcasting Excellence
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When your guest brings up names such as Bob Jones, Henry Longhurst and Jack Buck, you know you're listening to a living legend taking a sweet stroll down memory lane. Such is the amazing life of the great Jay Randolph Sr., who will regale all of you with one grand story after another, including two decades of televised golf and a lovely tale of an …
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Ep 306: Golf Footwear with Sneakerhead Jacques Slade
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In Jacques "Kustoo" Slade's own words: "I wear sneakers, play golf, and tech out." Jacques joins the program to talk falling in love with the game, Tiger's history with Nike, and what his favorite golf footwear of all time. Tune in! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time!…
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99: Doug Ferguson: AP's National Golf Writer, the Game's Great Storyteller
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His passion for the game may only be surpassed by his commitment to delivering the wealth of stories that have made him the most-read golf journalist. Jump aboard the well-traveled world of Doug Ferguson, a recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and the chronicler of all things golf.…
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98: Ian Woosnam: From Beans and Bacon to Apes Hill Barbados (with a Green Jacket in Between)
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Wee in stature but powerful in his game, Ian Woosnam grew from modest beginnings in golf to a Hall of Fame career, highlighted by his triumph at the 1991 Masters. Get in the swing now with Woosie!By Musings on Golf
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97: Mark Calcavecchia: Of Claret Jugs, RVs and Bowling Balls
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He almost didn't fly to the one major championship he ended up winning. These days, Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia can be found rumbling the highways and byways of the U.S. in an RV with his wife and dogs. It's time to tee it up with "Calc," so don't spare a second to strike up some great stories!By Musings on Golf
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Steve Martin, split pants and LIV Golf. Oh, and bikini wax, of course. Yeah, when it comes to the wide-ranging stories from (and about) Gary McCord, golf is but one aspect. So, sit back -- this is a long one, folks -- and enjoy the mustachioed McCord, who is never at a loss for words.By Musings on Golf
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With a New Year brings a fresh opportunity for Kevin Kisner, who gets his first of two appearances as an analyst this weekend for NBC Sports. Known for his dry wit, the four-time PGA Tour winner talks about landing this "tryout" and how he expects to balance his on-course play with his above-course commentary.…
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Ep 305: Behind The Scenes Of Adventures In Golf
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We're back from shooting Adventures in Golf and we brought juicy stories from the set with us! Tune in for an exclusive look at what it takes to film our favorite golf show. Plus! Erik takes on Kapalua's Plantation Course in the first Break 90 of 2024! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one…
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94: Suzy Whaley ... Views from the President
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She is the first woman to serve as President of the PGA of America and the second woman to qualify for a PGA Tour event. Funny thing, though, about Suzy Whaley ... golf wasn't even her best sport when she started college! Find out what makes Suzy so successful at so many levels, and check out her new "Golf Nation."…
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93: Renee Powell -- A Great Golf Ambassador
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While she is notable for being the second African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour -- tennis great Althea Gibson was the first -- Renee Powell's story and legacy extends well beyond the fields of play. Listen in to the compelling words of one of golf's great ambassadors, who continues to give back to the game through the course her father bu…
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Ep 304: Sam Hahn, L.A.B. Golf, & the Future of the Putter
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It's all in the title! Scratch golfer, friend of the pod, and CEO of L.A.B. Golf Sam Hahn joins the program for a special post-breaking series conversation. Erik and Sam talk the surprising origins of L.A.B. and what the future holds for the upstart Oregonian golf brand. You don't want to miss it! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go t…
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