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The West Coast swing is in full effect and the PGA Tour makes a stop at one of the most iconic venues for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch have the inside scoop for what you can expect ahead of this weekend’s competition. Later, Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner join for a Golf Today Roundtable to discuss all the hottest topics in golf. In the 90’s Payne Stewart was one of the most iconic golfers to play the sport. He was a winner at Pebble Beach, but is most remembered for his U.S. Open victory. Stewart loss his life in a tragic plan crash. Today would have been his 67th birthday. With more on Payne Stewart’s legacy, we are joined by Victoria Nenno, a Senior Historian with the USGA Museum. Victoria Nenno (19:05) Rhett Evans (23:37) Jeremy Paul (31:44)

Two LPGA legends duked it out Sunday as Nelly kept Lydia out of the Hall of Famer for now. Damon and Eamon recap the thrilling LPGA Drive on Championship and what's next for Lydia Ko. Also, the Golf Today Roundtable returns to break down Matthieu Pavon's Farmers Open win and the murky future of Tyrrell Hatton. PETER JACOBSEN (16:43)

Golf Today celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special guests USGA Executive Committee member Sinclair Eaddy Jr. and 2023 APGA Adrian Stills Award winner Wyatt Worthington II. Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner recap yesterday's final round of the Dubai Invitational. Paige Mackenzie and Karen Stupples look ahead to the 2024 LPGA Tour season, which kicks off this week with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Damon and Eamon welcome 1985 American Express winner Lanny Wadkins. Sinclair Eaddy Jr. (29:06) Wyatt Worthington II (49:51) Lanny Wadkins (1:00:27)

Damon Hack and Rex Hoggard sit down with Head Men’s Golf Coach at Alabama, Jay Seawell, who speaks about Dunlap’s historic victory as an amateur on the PGA Tour and how he was “not surprised” by the win. Senior Editor at Golf Digest, Tod Leonard, joins to talk about the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open, and the uncertain future of the tournament at Torrey Pines. We button up the show with Football Hall of Fame Cornerback Ronde Barber and Masters Champion Bernhard Langer, who announce the new James Hardie Football Hall of Fame Invitational, where golf and football legends will compete for a purse of 2.2 million dollars starting in 2025. Jay Seawell (2:03) Tod Leonard (14:05) Ronde Barber & Bernhard Langer (22:31)

Today, we recap Nick Dunlap’s first PGA Tour win as an amateur. Damon and Rex talk about his potential on tour and what his future will look like. Rory McIlroy wins for the 17th time on the DP Tour in Dubai this past weekend. Later in the show, Charley Hoffman will join us to chat about his upcoming week at Torrey Pines. Lydia Ko then joins us to talk about her most recent win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions and how she’s 1 point away from qualifying for the LPGA hall of fame. Ryan Lavner (08:51) Todd Lewis (09:58) Chase Johnson (17:55) Bhrett McCabe (30:26) Charley Hoffman (41:17) Lydia Ko (51:00) Steve Burkowski (57:57) Beth Ann Nichols (1:04:36)

On today’s episode, Damon and Eamon hear from World #1 Scottie Scheffler ahead of The American Express. Then, last year’s runner-up, Davis Thompson joins to talk about his upset loss to Jon Rahm and looks ahead to this coming weekend. Later, they catch up with Rose Zhang as she prepares for the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. With competition kicking off tomorrow, Damon and Eamon speak with past champs, discuss what to watch out for, and get an inside look at how social media is impacting the game. JHONATTAN VEGAS (8:44) MIN WOO LEE AND TOM "BUBBIE" BRODERS (14:31) SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (19:39) DAVIS THOMPSON (23:07) ROSE ZHANG (27:57) STEVE STRICKER (36:46) DANIELLE KANG (48:25) GRAYSON MURRAY (58:41) BILL HARMON (1:06:26)

With lots happening in the world of golf across tours, Damon and Eamon breakdown what’s going on this week. They are also joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz, National Soccer Hall of Famer Landon Donovan, and longtime NBA veteran Chandler Parsons. Later, they catch up with Golf Digest Senior Writer, Joel Beall. With the American Express tournament upon us, we are joined by American Express Executive Director, Pat McCabe. We invite you to join us for our latest interviews and look ahead for the week.

Chris Kirk's 14th season on the PGA TOUR couldn't have gotten off to a better start! The former University of Georgia Bulldog wins the first event of the year and gets to join Damon & Eamon on the show. Kirk discusses his favorite shots from the weekend, and how his openness about addiction struggles has helped him find success on tour once again. Gary Woodland is starting his own comeback too. The 2019 U.S. Open Champion is back on TOUR for the first time this week since undergoing brain surgery. Woodland spoke to Todd Lewis about his expectations for the week, and the support he needed to get back to the sport he loves. UCLA Men's Golf star Omar Morales is just at the beginning of his pro journey! The amateur standout joins us before he tees 'em up in the Latin American Amateur Championship in Panama later this week. Over in Europe, Martin Slumbers, head of the R&A Golf Association, has announced he will be stepping down from his role by the end of 2024. John Huggan from Golf Digest stops by to discuss what Slumbers' departure means for the European game, and gives us a primer of what to expect from Rory McIlroy in the season to come. Chris Kirk (6:00) Omar Morales (16:15) John Huggan (21:36) Gary Woodland (45:07)

A partnership that transcended golf, commercials that led to discussions on race and diversity in the game, it has become official, Tiger Woods and Nike have parted ways. Damon and Eamon discuss all the details around this split. Overnight, Rory spoke with Golf Digest regarding the direction of the game. This week we say Aloha from The Sony Open in Hawaii. Later we catch up with 2012 Sony Open champion, Johnson Wagner, 2007 Sony Open champion, Paul Goydos as well as many others. You’ll want to lean into this riveting conversation. Johnson Wagner (1:06) YADHU URS (25:23) PAUL GOYDOS (28:53) ERIC COLE (38:24)

It's an exciting day in the golf world: the big cat is back! In Wednesday's episode of Golf Today, Damon and George discuss the return of Tiger Woods, who teed it up in a 9-hole pro-am at the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas. Todd Lewis joins in on the action to provide his insight from The Albany Club. Woods will make his first start since the Masters tomorrow in a pairing with Justin Thomas. Later in the show, Luke Donald joins the guys to talk about his return to the captaincy for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Later on, Notah Begay III joins Damon and George to give his thoughts on Woods' return to professional golf. Finally, Rich Lerner joins Golf Today to provide his insights on the Tiger Woods return. Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas tee off tomorrow at 11:52am.

Tiger Woods' return to competitive golf is only two days away! Listen to what the 82-time PGA TOUR winner had to say at his first media opportunity since the Masters this past spring. Damon Hack & George Savaricas also share their thoughts on what Tiger had to say about the TOUR negotiations with the Saudi PIF, his personal health, and the state of the PGA TOUR Policy Board.

Golf Today is back with the words we all wanted to hear: Tiger Woods is back! Damon Hack & George Savaricas invite in Paige Mackenzie and Golf Digest writer Shane Ryan to discuss what a successful week would look like for Tiger at the Hero World Challenge. Later on, the guys talk to Golfweek Columnist Beth Ann Nichols as well to get her take on the newest batch of Tiger-Mania and a recap of the 2023 LPGA season. Shane Ryan (14:36)

Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch alongside the TOUR’s top players explain their reasoning on why Rory McIlroy resigned from the PGA TOUR’s Policy Board. LPGA Players react to the CME Group extending their commitment to the LPGA Tour and increasing the Tour Championship purse to 11 million dollars. Persevering through immense personal tragedy, 41-year-old Camilo Villegas is a champion on the PGA TOUR once again. Villegas joins the show to reflect on his win at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, Zach Johnson, reflects upon his experience in Rome and what he could have done better to lead Team USA. University of Kentucky golf star Alex Goff, 2016 RSM Classic winner Mackenzie Hughes, and Golfweek Magazine’s Beth Ann Nichols button up the show! Camilo Villegas (30:41) Alex Goff (44:56) Mackenzie Hughes (49:46) Beth Ann Nichols (1:05:55)

The LPGA ends its 2023 season as the top players on the year-long CME Globe Standings compete one last time at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. Four-time winner this season, Celine Boutier joins us to discuss past victories and her mindset going into this week. Later down the road Eamon and Damon catch up with two-time major champion Lilia Vu. As the culmination of the DP World Tour season seeks to crown the tour’s Race to Dubai Champion this week, Sarah Stirk from Sky Sports joins to discuss the finer details of this grand finale. Hall of Famer Davis Love III has more experience than just about anyone these days, as a player, around the Ryder Cup, and in PGA Tour politics. Love joins us to discuss some important topics. Billy Horschel is back in action for the first time since August. Damon and Eamon find out what he's been up to. CELINE BOUTIER (21:58) LILIA VU (29:17) SARAH STIRK (35:29) DAVIS LOVE III (48:29) BILLY HORSCHEL (58:53)

Damon and Eamon recap an electric weekend in golf that saw wins by Camilo Villegas, Lilia Vu, Max Homa, and Steve Alker. They then welcome Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner to talk about the last few weeks on the PGA Tour and Rory’s recent comments on his fiery Ryder Cup. The guys then get into Homa’s win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge and welcome in John Huggan to talk about everything to do with the DP World Tour. Anthony Rodriguez, senior program director of First Tee, then hops on to talk about all he is doing to grow the game of golf with the younger generation. After that, Isabella Fierro breaks down what it means to be part of the newest class of Epson Tour graduates. Lastly, the general manager of Cedar Crest Golf Course and member of African American Golf Hall of Fame Ira Molayo breaks down everything going on with the Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest this week.

On today's episode of "Golf Today," Damon and Eamon discuss changes to the world handicap index system implemented by the R&A. Later on, Brendon Todd joins the show to talk about his 2019 Butterfield Bermuda Championship win with the tournament around the corner. After that, 15 year-old phenom Oliver Betschart calls in to talk about being in the field at this week's PGA Tour event. Afterwards, Erik Van Rooyen facetimes the guys to talk about his win in Mexico at the World Wide Technology Championship. After Erik, Damon and Eamon are joined by Paige Mackenzie and Beth Ann Nichols. The team roundtable discusses all things LPGA including The Annika, Nelly Korda's putter change, Lydia Ko, and Lexi Thompson's showing at the Shriners. Speaking of LPGA, Angel Yin joins the show after the roundtable to talk about her win at the Buick Shanghai back in October. Finally, Champions Tour player Charlie Wi closes it out to preview the Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix this weekend.

The LIV Golf season might have ended but the tour still continues to make news. Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch invite in golf writers Ryan Lavner and Joel Beall for a roundtable discussion about LIV's new qualifying tournament and the potential exemptions their members could receive into major championships. Over on the LPGA Tour, Celine Boutier took the top spot in the Player of The Year race with her thrilling win in a 9-hole playoff in Malaysia! Beth Ann Nichols joins us to discuss her rapidly rising stock in the women's game, and just how far the Frenchwoman has come since swing yips nearly derailed her career in college. Minji Kang's LPGA career is just about to begin! The Epson Tour graduate stops by to discuss her pathway to golf's highest level and some of her hobbies outside of the game. Lastly, we bring in Rex Hoggard to discuss the PGA TOUR's decision to turn down a potential partnership offer from venture capital fund Endeavor. Minji Kang (32:26)

Today, Damon and Eamon convene a panel of some of the biggest names in golf journalism to discuss the ramifications of the Official World Golf Ranking denying players ranking points for participating in LIV Golf events. Hear what Shane Ryan and Taylor Zarzour have to say. Newly-minted PGA TOUR member Wilson Furr stops by as well to discuss his solid rookie campaign on the Korn Ferry Tour, and how he plans to keep the momentum rolling to next season.

Lexi Thompson is a day away from her PGA TOUR debut! We hear how the former Chevron champion is feeling about her chances of making a splash at TPC Summerlin this week in the Shriners Children's Open. Smylie Kaufman won the event back in 2015, so he drops by to look back at his win and evaluate Thompson's chances of making the cut. Luke List is our most recent winner on the PGA TOUR, taking the Sanderson Farms Championship in a playoff after dropping an over 70-foot putt! The now two-time winner joins the show to discuss how the FedExCup Fall has revitalized the end of season schedule and provided more opportunities for the rank and file of the tour to solidify their status. 9-year pro and United States Air Force veteran Tom Whitney locked in PGA TOUR status last week after qualifying thru the Korn Ferry Tour Finals; he tells us how military experience and the memory of his late brother spurred him on towards achieving his dream. Lastly, Stuart Cink is no stranger to the highs and lows of professional golf! Damon and Eamon catch up with the 2009 Open Champion about his experiences as a Vice Captain at the Ryder Cup; and how a picture of him with the team went viral for an unexpected reason. Smylie Kaufman (17:53) Luke List (29:46) Tom Whitney (39:29)

The Official World Golf Ranking has ruled against LIV Golf's appeal for players to receive ranking points in their events. Ron Green Jr. broke the story for the Global Golf Post so he joins Damon and Eamon to discuss why the OWGR came to this decision and where it all goes from here. On the PGA TOUR, Lexi Thompson will be the the first woman to have a tour start since Brittany Lincicome in 2018 when she tees it up at the Shriners Children's Open. The guys discuss what this achievement could mean for the women's game and the 11-time LPGA TOUR winner's legacy. John Cook won the Shriners back in 1992, so he joins us for a past champs chat about his legendary PGA TOUR career and the special moments he had playing the Las Vegas-based event. Korn Ferry Tour graduate Joe Highsmith will start his PGA TOUR journey next season after securing TOUR membership this past weekend at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship! The former Pepperdine standout stops by to discuss his goals for his rookie season. Ron Green Jr (1:30) Joe Highsmith (26:30)