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Dallas native and 3-time Major champion, Jordan Spieth meets the media at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The question is, can he win this week and capture the career grand slam later this month? As Bandon Dunes celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner catch up with the man behind the magic, Mike Keiser. His dream changed the landscape of golf forever. Later, 13-time PGA Tour winner and CJ Cup Byron Nelson Defending champion, Jason Day catches up with our very own Rex Hoggard to discuss his expectations for this weekend in Mckinney, Texas. As we put a bow on the show, we are joined my TaylorMade CEO and President, David Abeles. Mike Keiser (15:30) David Abeles (26:35)

On Golf Today, Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner take a look ahead at The CJ CUP Byron Nelson. They are joined by Rex Hoggard as they breakdown Will Zalatoris decision to withdraw from the event. The desk will also dive into an early look at the upcoming Presidents Cup. Here, they will hear from Ryan Fox. With the 2024 U.S. Women's Open just one month away, last year's winner, Allisen Corpuz joins to discuss her performance last year. Later, Josh Lesnik, Executive Vice President of Golf at KemperSports, stops by to discuss 25 years of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. JOSH LESNIK - 12:27 ALLISEN CORPUZ - 29-59

Today on Golf Today, we review everything that went down in the Bayou over the weekend with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. We bring on Shane Ryan and Joe Beall of Golf Digest to take a deep dive into the notable stories in the golf world to start this week. We are joined by David McLay Kidd, the designer of one of the most iconic courses in the United States, Bandon Dunes. He delves into the stories behind the stunning design. The new and the old school mix up as Miles Russell, the 15 year old who has been on a tear on the Korn Ferry Tour, talks through his thoughts of his first few weeks playing professional golf. We wrap it up with our five favorite moments from the weekend. ROUND TABLE 4:27 DAVID MCLAY 18:43 MILES RUSSELL 32:12

A busy day in golf on the eve of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Damon and Eamon are joined by Rex Hoggard who lays out the PGA Tour Enterprises Equity Program. Later in the show, the guys in the studio are joined by former University of Florida teammates Billy Horschel and Tyson Alexander. The Gator Alumni are teaming up this week at the Zurich Classic and Horschel is fresh off a victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship. Afterwards, we hear from Rory McIlroy as he is set to return to the PGA Tour Policy Board. McIlroy is joining forces with Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry. Later in the show, we hear from Golf Central correspondent Steve Burkowski who spoke to several teams of brothers including Pierceson and Parker Coody, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, and Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard. Finally, the guys reflect on a special week from 15 year-old Miles Russel who made the cut in last week’s Korn Ferry Tour event. Rex Hoggard - 2:47 Billy Horschel & Tyson Alexander - 14:43 Steve Burkowski - 36:41

Little more than 6 months after his exit from the PGA TOUR Player Policy board, Rory McIlroy has been asked to re-join in lieu of Webb Simpson's departure. What does this mean for Rory's game and the TOUR's negotiations with the PIF? We discuss today on our Golf Today Roundtable with Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard. Over on the PGA TOUR Champions, Stewart Cink is hosting the Mitsubishi Electric Classic in his hometown of Duluth, Georgia! The 2009 Open Champion stops by to talk about his hosting duties for the week and his goals of continuing to compete on the PGA TOUR post-age 50. Hannah Green is in her prime on the LPGA Tour as she defends her title this week at the JM Eagle LA Championship. The Australian chats with Damon and Eamon live from the golf course as she starts her prep-work at Wilshire Country Club. Golf Today Roundtable (3:04) Stewart Cink (13:43) Hannah Green (29:45)

Damon and Eamon welcome in LPGA commentator, Grant Boone, to discuss the significance of Nelly Korda’s dominant 5 straight wins on tour. In celebration of Earth Day, Chief Operating Officer for the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman, speaks about how golf courses can be more environmentally sustainable. Mike Weir, Captain of the International Team at the upcoming 2024 Presidents Cup, joins the show after announcing Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy, and Camilo Villegas as his Captain’s Assistants. GRANT BOONE 5:04 KEVIN SUNDERMAN 21:12 MIKE WEIR 28:05

Jordan Cornette and George Savaricas take a look at two big tournaments coming up this weekend, The RBC Heritage on the PGA tour, and the first major on the LPGA tour season, the Chevron Championship. The guys are also joined by Amy Rodgers for more insight of the Chevron Championship. Lottie Woad, ANWA Winner discussed her preparations for her first major. Mike Tirico joins for an update on the golf rankings for the Paris Olympics. Previous RBC Heritage Winner Jim Furyk and Chevron Winner Amy Alcott also give their insights on their championship victories and who they think can win this weekend. Lottie Woad-8:45 Mike Tirico-24:18 Amy Alcott-30:07 Jim Furyk-42:00

Today Jordan and George breakdown Rory McIlroy’s recent stance on his loyalty to the PGA TOUR. Ahead of this weekend’s Chevron Championship, Golf Channel contributor Amy Rogers speaks with LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan. As Nelly Korda looks to win her 5th straight tournament, George, and Jordan breakdown her recent dominance. Ahead of this weekend’s RBC Championship, last year’s winner Matt Fitzpatrick speaks with Todd Lewis. Patty Tavatanakit sits down with Jordan and George. Later, NYPD Officer Vincenzo Rallo speaks about the impact he looks to make through golf. Nelly Korda 16:50 Lydia Ko 37:57 Patty Tavatanakit 43:06 NYPD Officer Vincenzo Rallo 50:10

Today we welcome in Jordan Cornette for his first Golf Today. He is joined with George Savaricas. They talk all things Masters, including our champ Scottie Scheffler, runner-up Ludvig Aberg, and Tiger Woods. Arron Oberholser and Rex and Lav also wrap up their thoughts on the 2024 Masters. We have an exclusive interview from Scottie Scheffler himself after his big win yesterday. Brentley Romaine joins us to talk about our upcoming week at the Western Intercollegiate. Beth Ann Nichols also provides her valuable insight at what to expect for our first LPGA major of the year, the Cheveron Championship. Lastly, Steven Edmonson joins us to celebrate "Golf's Opening Round". ARRON OBERHOLSER 16:02 ROUNDTABLE 33:25 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER 45:04 BRENTLEY ROMAINE 50:49 BETH ANN NICHOLS 57:30 STEVEN EDMONDSON 1:03:39

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, The Valero Texas Open and preview a look at Augusta National for next weeks Masters. Rex Hoggard stops by to discuss the field and the big players at the Valero Texas Open. The top women's amateur players are already underway for round 1 of the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Anna Jackson live at Augusta with Morgan Pressel breaking down all the coverage live. Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to give analysis of first round action and preview the week ahead. Paige MacKenzie-4:01 Rex Hoggard-11:52 Beth Ann Nichols-25:16 Anna Jackson + Morgan Pressel-38:19

After over a decade in pro golf Stephan Jaeger got his first PGA TOUR win in Houston! The victory punched his ticket to the Masters so he joins us to discuss how his big week at the Texas Children's Houston Open has changed his career trajectory. We have a week until the pros arrive at Augusta National for the year's first major, but that doesn't mean we have to wait to see world class golfers tee it up there! The top women's amateur players are there this week for the Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship, so we have Morgan Pressel, Beth Ann Nichols & Paige MacKenzie stop by the program to give in-depth previews of all the action. Wake Forest standout Rachel Kuehn is in the field for the fourth time this week. The graduate student shared her thoughts on the event and how her past experiences at Augusta National could provide her an advantage this go around. Stephen Jaeger (25:54) Rachel Kuehn (36:22)

Join us for another Golf Today roundtable as Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas are joined by Ryan Lavner and Golf Digest Senior Writer Joel Beall. The roundtable discusses Stephan Jaeger’s win at the Houston Open along with Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic second place finish. Later, Eamon and George are joined by both former Wake Forest golfer Emilia Migliaccio and current Stanford golfer Megha Ganne as they prepare for the Augusta National Women's Amateur. The pair at the desk will also hear from Nelly Korda following her victory in the Arizona Championship while GolfWeek Senior Writer Beth Ann Nichols joins to discuss Korda's recent run. Blair O'Neal and Martin Hall, Co-Hosts of School of Golf drop by to discuss season 14 of the show. Emilia Migliaccio (12:35) Golf Today Roundtable (18:34) Megha Ganne (33:56) Beth Ann Nichols (38:53) Blair O'Neal & Martin Hall (49:25)

Today George and Eamon preview this weeks event, the Houston Open. Damon catches up with both Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark to see how they feel going into this week. Eventually, we chat with past champ, Johnson Wagner. He won this event in 2008 and made it to a playoff in 2012. We catch up with last weeks winner, Peter Malnati to see how he's doing since his win and how he's preparing for this week and the Masters. Lastly, George and Eamon talk to Sean Zak, who has a book releasing soon called, "Searching in St. Andrews". JOHNSON WAGNER 11:03 PETER MALNATI 19:50 SEAN ZAK 34:14

This week the PGA Tour officially moves to its mini Texas swing after an eventful Florida swing. Making his return to the lone star state, world #1, Scottie Scheffler could to do something he’s never done before on the PGA Tour by winning three titles in a row. A year ago, the USGA announced the launch of the US National Development Program. Eamon and George are joined by head coach, Chris Zambri to gain insight on who will be on the roster. After setting a record sophomore season at UVA, Cavaliers junior, Amanda Sambach talks about her preparation for her fourth appearance at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Breaking in a new event and a new venue on the LPGA Tour, at Seville Golf and Country Club, superintendent, Zach Hill fills us in on all the preparation that has gone into making this event special. Zach Hill (16:32) Amanda Sambach (22:04) Chris Zambri (28:42)

George Savaricas and Matt Adams are joined by Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner for another roundtable. The group look at Peter Malnati and his performance at the Valspar Championship that saw him win his first tournament in over 8 years. The roundtable will also break down Justin Thomas’s comments on dominance in the sport of golf. Later, Anna Davis, Auburn freshman and member of the Auburn Golf team, joins George and Matt as she discusses the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship, an event she won in 2022. ROUNDTABLE (17:03) ANNA DAVIS (24:25)

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at John Rahms recent comments about defending his PGA Tour championships. Kira Dixon joins the guys to give a recap on the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting. Later, the guys have a roundtable discussion with Taylor Zarzour and Josh Carpenter about Xander Schauffele's thoughts on todays state of the game, and discuss John Rahms comments on reunifying the game.

Join Eamon Lynch and George Savaricas as they take a look at Scottie Scheffler's recent run, including his performance at The Players. Later, they will take an early look at The Masters, including what Jon Rahm chose to be on the menu. As players arrive in Florida for the Valspar Championship, you'll also hear from Xander Schauffele. Eamon and George also speak with both Nathalie Sheehan, host of "Golfers guide: swing sequencing with Nathalie Sheehan" and Tracy West, Tournament Director for the Valspar Championship. 23:40 - Nathalie Sheehan 27:47 - Tracy West

Today we recap the dramatic finish from The Players Championship. Scottie Scheffler came on top becoming the first player to win The Players Championship back to back years. Our roundtable conversation dives into Wyndham Clark's devastating loss, Xander Schauffele, and what Rory McIlroy thinks the outcomes of the player meeting with Yassir Al-Rumayyan. John Wood and Brad Faxon join us today. ROUNDTABLE (19:00) JOHN WOOD (35:52) BRAD FAXON (44:04)

It's Wednesday at Bay Hill as golf's biggest stars prepare for the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by Mastercard. George Savaricas and Ryan Lavner caught up with Rich Lerner and Brandel Chamblee who are on the grounds at Arnie's place. Golf Today welcomes special guests James Nicholas and Michael Kim. Todd Lewis and Mark Rolfing recount their favorite memories of Arnold Palmer himself.

After a Monday finish at the Cognizant Classic, everyone has finally arrived at Bay Hill to begin preparations for the Arnold Palmer Invitational! That includes not only our newly-minted winner Austin Eckroat, but also fellow tour pro Ben An! They both join us today to discuss everything from the states of their games to the health of the game overall after LIV Golf withdrew their appeal for Official World Golf Ranking Points. Kurt Kitayama also stops by the show today to discuss how winning last year's edition of the tournament changed his life, and how defending his title affects his approach to things this week. Ben An (12:11) Kurt Kitayama (37:15)