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Another show packed with great interviews! Jim Furyk was named captain of Team USA for the 2024 Presidents Cup today, so he sat down with Damon & Eamon to chat about his hopes for the event, and what he learned from his captaincy in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Jim is just the tip of the iceberg as USGA CEO Mike Whan, and past U.S. Women's Open champions Michelle Wie West and Paula Creamer stop by to preview the event as it heads to one of golf's most storied courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links. Could it be the last time we see Michelle Wie West tee it up in a professional event? Hear what she had to say on the matter. Not to get ahead of ourselves, the Hanwa LifePlus International Crown is this week at TPC Harding Park! LPGA stars Minjee Lee and Atthaya Thitikul are set to represent Australia and Thailand, respectively, in the revitalized team competition. Our crew speaks to both of them on what they expect from the week, and why they think their teams have what it takes to nab the top spot at week's end. Jim Furyk (2:37) Mike Whan (14:24) Michelle Wie West (35:51) Atthaya Thitikul (47:28) Paula Creamer (53:05) Minjee Lee (1:02:00)

Sources tell Eamon Lynch that four more events have been awarded 'elevated' status in the 2022-2023 PGA TOUR season! PGA TOUR pros react to the news as Eamon and Damon take a closer look as well. Paige Mackenzie chimes in too and gives us an honest assessment of Jin Young Ko's game headed into the Ladies BMW in her native South Korea. USGA President Mike Whan also dropped by the show to discuss a groundbreaking investment the governing body is making in the First Tee and further diversifying the game. Lastly, former University of Texas standout Parker Coody joins the show to discuss the hot start to his pro career! The member of the 2022 National Champions has already secured full Korn Ferry status for the coming season. Mike Whan (24:15) Parker Coody (36:56)

Ryder Cup Europe has parted ways with Henrik Stenson as captain for Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome. Shane Ryan and Todd Lewis call into the show to react to the news with Damon and George. USGA CEO Mike Whan joins us to discuss the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open and what the new national championship means for golfers with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments. On the PGA TOUR, 4-time winner Billy Andrade is the 2022 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award for character, charity and sportsmanship. Andrade discusses his personal relationship with Stewart and what winning the award in his namesake means to him. The LPGA is in France for the Evian Championship, so this year's Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho gives us the inside scoop on her preparations for the penultimate major of the season. Shane Ryan: 10:00 Mike Whan: 18:30 Billy Andrade: 26:13 Todd Lewis: 40:15 Jennifer Kupcho: 53:30

When the USGA breaks news, they do it on Golf Today! USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the program to discuss massive prize fund increases and course improvements for the U.S. Women's Open in the coming years. Two-time Major Champion Brittany Lincicome calls in to discuss what this means for her personally, her LPGA counterparts, and women's sports overall. Not to mention, it's day two of 2022 on the PGA TOUR. Steve Burkowski chimes in with live reports from Hawaii at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. George and Eamon also talk to amateur golf star Grace Summerhays about her ascendant career and her upcoming freshman season at Arizona State University. Mike Whan: 2:54 Steve Burkowski: 20:31 Brittany Lincicome: 29:35 Grace Summerhays: 41:08

Only two events remain in the LPGA season and the race to the CME Globe is neck and neck! Shane and Damon discuss their favorites to finish No. 1 and draw comparisons between LPGA Golfers and Superstars in other sports. USGA CEO Mike Whan joins the program (28:07) as well to discuss their initiatives to diversify golf leadership and make the game more inclusive.