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MUSINGS ON GOLF

by Musings on Golf · English · Sport

The biggest names, and best storytellers, from the world of golf can be found each week on "Musings on Golf." Please join Kelly Elbin, former PGA of America Communications Director, as he goes in-depth with our guests, who have plenty to share about their lives and accomplishments.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 58 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

S2026 Ep239: Chandler Withington, PGA: The Art of the Game Through Archive 22

It isn't everyday that a PGA Golf Professional walks away from a great job at club that has hosted a Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and U.S. Open. For Chandler Withington, it was a personal decision that has led to the launch of a successful second career that is making a lot of golf fans very happy in their homes and offices. Join Chandler, of Archive 22, as he discusses his journey to drawing spectacular pieces of hand-drawn art that even transcend golf. Plus, we talk Tom Kim, Michael Block, and another first-time winner on the PGA Tour.

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S2026 · E238 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
S2026 Ep238: Joe LaCava: From Tiger Woods and Fred Couples to the Family of the Year
It has been a remarkable journey "on the bag" for two notable winners of the Masters, and for Joe LaCava it has always been about his own family. Hear from Joe as he talks Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, and being honored on October 6 as the Family of the Year by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. We also go in-depth in our review of the U.S. rally to victory at the Presidents Cup and what it might mean for the Ryder Cup next September at Adare Manor in Ireland.
S2026 · E237 · 22 Sep 2026 · 58 min
S2026 Ep237: Gary Belsky: The Transformative Nature of "Solo Golf"
In his new book, "Solo Golf: The Zen of Playing Alone and How It Can Transform Your Game," Gary Belsky talks about distilling golf to its essence, and divides this fascinating read into three sections -- The Mystical, The Experimental, and The Practical. It may be a little book in size, but "Solo Golf" packs big messages that might just transform your life! Plus, we talk Presidents Cup, Rory McIlroy and the Ryder Cup, the BMW Championship, and Kelly even sings. What! Yep. So take the Solo route and tee it up (by yourself), on "Musings on Golf."
S2026 · E236 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
S2026 Ep236: Bob Toski: The Elegant Mouse Turns 100
His long life has been filled with one great golf story after another, and Bob Toski brings the goods during the week of his 100th birthday. Join Bob on a century-long journey from his boyhood home in Massachusetts with no indoor plumbing to winning five times on the PGA Tour to leading the famous Golf Digest instruction schools for two decades. Pound for pound, no one hit the ball as far as Bob Toski. And no one may have better stories than The Mouse himself. Tee it up and celebrate a life that just keeps going, with the incomparable Bob Toski, right now on "Musings on Golf."
S2026 · E235 · 9 Sep 2026 · 53 min
S2026 Ep235: Adam Thielen: Thriving on Competition, from the NFL Gridiron to the Golf Irons to ESPN
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots are set to kick off the '26 NFL season this week on NBC Sports, and "Musings on Golf" has a big catch with a special guest who knows the game intimately and who can flash his skills on the fairways and greens. Over 13 NFL seasons, Adam Thielen caught 704 passes for nearly 8,500 yards and 64 receiving touchdowns for his home state Minnesota Vikings, as well as the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, he can be found teeing it up with some of golf's rising stars. You can even "catch" him on his new…
S2026 · E234 · 1 Sep 2026 · 53 min
S2026 Ep234: Nathan Smith: Captain America Shoots for Back-to-Back Walker Cup Triumphs
Much like Scottie Scheffler once again displayed his dominance of the PGA TOUR on Sunday by winning the Tour Championship, Nathan Smith looks to add to the United States' control of the Walker Cup this weekend in Ireland. Hear from Scottie as to what fuels his inner drive and find out about Nathan, who is the American Captain for the second straight year and whose story is rather atypical from other top amateur golfers. It's time to tee it up, with Captain America, Nathan Smith, on "Musings on Golf."
S2026 · E233 · 25 Aug 2026 · 57 min
S2026 Ep233: Mike Purkey: Making His Case for "The Immortals of American Golf"
How do we mere mortals properly judge those who have risen above us? Well, Mike Purkey (GOLF Magazine and Global Golf Post) has established himself as one of golf's most talented writers, so he has the credentials to compile such a list. The result is his terrific new book, "The Immortals of American Golf." Yes, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones are among the 18 selected, but join Mike to hear the stories of others who you might not have anticipated. One even transcends golf. Also, we talk Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark as the PGA Tour's Tour Championship…
S2026 · E232 · 17 Aug 2026 · 51 min
S2026 Ep232: George Peper: Presenting "The Best Logos in Golf"
As the great golf writer, George Peper, notes early on in his newest effort: "Bottom line: logos have become the most talked about—and least explored—element of modern golf. Thus, this book." And what a book it is. "The Best Logos in Golf" is a visual and cultural exploration of the logos that have shaped the game of golf. And it's written by a man who knows the game like few others, as he was editor-in-chief of GOLF Magazine for 25 years, the current editor of LINKS Magazine, and the sole author of 21 books, three of which have been New York Times bestsellers. Walk along with George as he…
S2026 · E231 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
S2026 Ep231: Vince Cellini: Remembering His Big Break, and The King, at Golf Channel
When your first interview at Golf Channel is with Arnold Palmer, you better be on your game. For Vince Cellini, it was yet another test that he passed in an award-winning career that has seen him cover 10 NFL Super Bowls, eight NBA Finals, and four MLB World Series. Versatility at the highest of sports announcing. That's what Vince has brought over more than 40 years of experience, and it continues to this day, as he hosts Golf Channel's PGA Tour Champions Learning Center. Step up to the tee, learn a few things to help your game, and enjoy a master storyteller in Vince Cellini. Right now, on…
S2026 · E230 · 4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
S2026 Ep230: Pat Bradley: A World Golf Hall of Fame Story of Determination, Family, and Legacy, from a Proud Massachusetts Native
She won 31 times on the LPGA Tour, including six major championships. She was the third woman to complete the LPGA career Grand Slam (nearly winning all four majors in the same year), she played on three U.S. Solheim Cup Teams and captained the U.S. Team in 2000. And this week, Pat Bradley tees it up for the fourth consecutive time in The Woodford Legends Invitational at The Woodford Club in Kentucky. Join Pat for a powerful, story-filled conversation filled with love of family -- her brother, Mark, is a PGA of America Professional, and her nephew is 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan…
S2026 · E229 · 28 Jul 2026 · 52 min
S2026 Ep229: Notah Begay III: Honored with the Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company
He is the only full-blooded American Indian to ever play on the PGA TOUR, and he won four times, all within a span of nine months. And while back injuries derailed the playing career of Notah Begay III, they hardly kept him from the much larger role he continues to play in the lives of so many young people on the golf course and far beyond. All of that wonderful labor of love has led Notah, who played with Tiger Woods at Stanford University, to earning the treasured Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company. Join Notah as we discuss the Award, his outstanding work at NBC Sports and…
S2026 · E228 · 21 Jul 2026 · 53 min
S2026 Ep228: Rich Poggi: Reviewing His "Fairways and Greens: A Novel," and Recapping The Open at Royal Birkdale
As we look back at Ryan Fox's victory at The Open here on "Musings on Golf," we encourage you to look ahead and purchase a terrific book, "Fairways and Greens: A Novel," by Rich Poggi. "Foxy" wasted no time in sealing his first major title, while the storylines abounded last week, with the drama produced by Bryson DeChambeau and the ensuing reaction from Rory McIlroy. Scottie Scheffler getting a free drop for a ball he never found! And so close again for Sam Burns and Cameron Young. And what about Doug Parker, who was once destined for PGA Tour stardom? Poggi nails it with the father-son…
S2026 · E227 · 15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
S2026 Ep227: Jim Kaat: Celebrating the MLB All-Star Game and Previewing the Open Championship
Many great baseball players have also found considerable success playing golf, but only Jim Kaat has a unique distinction in golf that goes far beyond anything that any other baseball player (or anyone) has ever accomplished. Jim's 283 career wins earned him election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and he spent 22 seasons calling games for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. So many great stories from the southpaw, plus you'll hear from Rory McIlroy, and about Tommy Fleetwood, Arnold Palmer, Walter Hagen, and my late podcast partner, Bob Bubka, as we get set for the Open…
S2026 · E226 · 8 Jul 2026 · 36 min
S2026 Ep226: Brian Urlacher: The Chicago Bears' Great Readies for the American Century Championship
It is the Major Championship for celebrity golfers, and NFL great Brian Urlacher is getting his game in shape for the American Century Championship this weekend at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada. Join the University of New Mexico legend for a terrific talk about his playing days at Soldier Field, watching Caleb Williams lead the Bears now, and his expectations when NBC Sports, Peacock and NBCSN showcase the 90-player field that also includes Stephen Curry, Tony Romo, Charles Barkley, and Annika Sorenstam. Tighten up that chin strap for a ride with Brian Urlacher, on "Musings on Golf."
S2026 · E225 · 1 Jul 2026 · 44 min
S2026 Ep225: Rick Horrow: The Sports Professor on the Business of Sports in the U.S. and Beyond
As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, with the biggest sporting event in the world on our shores right now, we are joined by Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor." Rick, a Harvard Law School graduate. is a pioneer in the business of sports. With his fast-paced style, Rick talks about the massive dollars (and Euros) behind the PGA Tour, the four major golf championships and the Ryder Cup. He also goes deep on the NFL, and pays tribute to his Dad through a new collaboration with Jack Nicklaus. Buckle up to talk green, and get out some red, white and blue, with Rick…
S2026 · E224 · 23 Jun 2026 · 57 min
S2026 Ep224: Mark Cannizzaro: The New York Post Golf Writer Recaps a Tarnished 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Talk about a tough crowd! They don't come too much harsher than the galleries that Wyndham Clark had to endure in winning his second U.S. Open, on Long Island. Yes, Clark made a terrible mistake at Oakmont last year, but he has owned up to it and he proved how resilient he is in holding off Scottie Scheffler and others at Shinnecock Hills. Join Mark as he takes you "inside the ropes" in reporting on his 35th U.S. Open. Plus, find out the details on the entirely new look for the PGA Tour starting in 2028.
S2026 · E223 · 17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
S2026 Ep223: John Bodenhamer: The USGA's Set-Up Man for the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
John Bodenhamer, who was a member of BYU's first championship team in any sport, knows what it means to succeed at the highest levels of golf. Join John for this comprehensive preview of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the only club to host our national championship in three different CENTURIES. You'll also hear from Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and defending champion J.J. Spaun as NBC Sports, USA Network and Peacock ready to bring you the U.S. Open!
S2026 · E222 · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
S2026 Ep222: Adam Schriber, PGA: Believing in J.J. Spaun
Adam Schriber is one of Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers in America, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and a two-time Michigan PGA Section Teacher of the Year. For reigning U.S. Open Champion J.J. Spaun, Adam is more than his swing coach -- he is the one who instills belief and positive thoughts for J.J., and has been instrumental in J.J. climbing to #9 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Come along for an eventful road trip with Adam, who talks about his humble origins in playing the game, how he landed J.J. as a student, and what the pair is doing in advance of J.J.defending his title next…
S2026 · E221 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
S2026 Ep221: Fred Funk: What a Story!
Fred Funk was cut from his college golf team at the University of Maryland, yet ultimately returned to coach at that same school. He was an older rookie on the PGA Tour, and he went on to capture the Tour's marquee event as its oldest winner. Hardly long off the tee, he led the Tour in driving accuracy eight times en route to eight wins, two Presidents Cup appearances and a spot on the 2004 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Enjoy this terrific interview with Fred, whose fighting spirit has made him one of golf's great stories. And the Tiger Woods tale is so awesome!
S2026 · E220 · 26 May 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
S2026 Ep220: Bobby Clampett: The Thinking Behind Impact Zone Golf
Yes, he won on the PGA Tour after an extraordinary career at BYU. He also was behind the mic for CBS Sports for nearly 30 years. Yet, his passion for impact-based teaching is what truly drives Bobby Clampett, the founder of Impact Zone Golf. Join Bobby as he talks about the profound influence that the book "The Golfing Machine" has had on his playing and teaching -- Bryson DeChambeau is also a disciple of the influential book -- and how Impact Zone Golf can better your game, whether in person or online. Plus, we talk about the PGA of America relieving Don Rea of his presidential duties, and…
S2026 · E219 · 21 May 2026 · 56 min
S2026 Ep219: Rex Hoggard: From the Marines to Golf Channel, and Recapping the 108th PGA Championship
He has covered a quarter century worth of PGA Championships and more than 100 major golf championships in all. From serving our country to providing great perspectives about our game on Golf Channel, Rex Hoggard shares plenty of terrific stories as we recap the 108th PGA Championship. Plus, so much more. Join the Emmy Award winner for a wide ranging discussion that also includes LIV Golf, the PGA TOUR and who rounds out his dream foursome.
S2026 · E218 · 13 May 2026 · 39 min
S2026 Ep218: Sara Bush, PGA: A Leader at Folds of Honor, Enriching Lives Through Golf
PGA of America Professional Sara Bush has had several roles in golf, but none is more important than her current responsibilities as the Director of Golf Relations at Folds of Honor. Join Sara as she offers personal remarks about Patriot Golf Days and Folds of Honor, then as she talks about how she and her team work diligently to secure significant funds through the game of golf to provide educational scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since 2007, that number of scholarships has reached an amazing 73,000 ... and counting. Enjoy…
S2026 · E217 · 13 May 2026 · 43 min
S2026 Ep217: Jeff Kiddie, PGA: The Inside Story on Aronimink Golf Club and the '26 PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy seeks his second straight major title of 2026 while Scottie Scheffler aims to raise the Wanamaker Trophy for the second consecutive year as the 108th PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia. And who better to talk about the challenges that stand before the strongest field in major championship golf than Jeff Kiddie, now in his 19th year as the PGA Head Professional at Aronimink. In addition to being a major part of the Aronimink family, Jeff has also been honored by his PGA of America family, having been named the 2023 PGA Golf…
S2026 · E216 · 6 May 2026 · 59 min
S2026 Ep216: Jan Stephenson: The LPGA's Ultimate Game Changer
Her 16 LPGA victories, including three major championships, earned Jan Stephenson induction to the World Golf Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, for service to golf and to not-for-profit organizations. She was also awarded recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart in October for her service to combat wounded/disabled/blind veterans and first responders. Oh, and she once famously posed in a bathtub filled with golf balls while wearing not very much at all! What great stories from the one and only Jan Stephenson, right now on "Musings on…
S2026 · E215 · 28 Apr 2026 · 55 min
S2026 Ep215: So, who is better ... Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus?
Bob Harig, senior golf writer for Sports Illustrated, delves deep into their records, rivalries, and the context of their illustrious careers to help you decide, in his fabulous new book, "Tiger v. Jack: Golf's Great Debate." Hear from Bob as he provides strong cases for both legendary figures, on the newest episode of "Musings on Golf." Plus, listen to Nelly Korda talk about her wire-to-wire victory at the LPGA's first major of the year, the Chevron Championship.
S2026 · E214 · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
S2026 Ep214: Robert Gamez: Remembering Golf's Greatest Walk-off Shot
He won three times on the PGA Tour, with his second victory pulsated by one of golf's most dramatic shots. Join Robert Gamez on a stroll down memory lane that never gets old -- unless you're Greg Norman -- as he fondly recalls the 176-yard shot that bounced into the hole for an eagle 2 on the final hole to capture the 1990 Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill. From his junior days dominating golf in his native Las Vegas to a fabulous collegiate career at the University of Arizona, to playing golf and getting to know Arnold Palmer, all the way to his efforts today on the PGA Tour Champions, Robert…
S2026 · E213 · 14 Apr 2026 · 48 min
S2026 Ep213: Bill Fields: Recapping Rory McIlroy's Win at the Masters, and Getting in "A Quick Nine Before Dark"
Rory McIlroy delivered yet another historical triumph on Sunday at the Masters, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back winners of the most prestigious event in golf. Join acclaimed golf writer Bill Fields, who just covered his 41st Masters, as he talks about Rory's repeat and discusses his terrific new book, "A Quick Nine Before Dark: A Life in Golf." Bill is the recipient of the 2020 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism, and his great storytelling is a perfect fit for "Musings on Golf." From growing up near Pinehurst to his college days…
S2026 · E212 · 7 Apr 2026 · 59 min
S2026 Ep212: Alan Shipnuck: The Whole Book About Rory McIlroy As We Preview The Masters
Masters week 2026 is underway, and as Rory McIlroy prepares to defend the title that catapulted him into the history books, a new book is out that covers the life to date of the most interesting figure in competitive golf today. As we celebrate the great game of golf this week, join the best-selling author, Alan Shipnuck, who talks about "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar." From his role representing the PGA Tour to his relationship with Tiger Woods, the kid from Northern Ireland is now among golf's immortals. And Alan captures it all, in this stirring account.…
S2026 · E211 · 1 Apr 2026 · 51 min
S2026 Ep211: Russ Holden, PGA: Giving Back, Through the Warriors Journey Golf
There is no other sport where more people help others than golf. In this powerful interview, PGA of America Professional Russ Holden, the director of golf for The Warriors Journey, talks about how they welcome wounded warriors into a safe, encouraging community through golf, then stay with them long after the first tee. Russ caddied for Bernhard Langer and started Caddy For A Cure, which offered the public the opportunity to experience a day “inside-the-ropes” at a PGA TOUR venue, caddying for a PGA TOUR player—with 100% of the proceeds going to charity. You'll also hear from an emotional…
S2026 · E210 · 24 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
S2026 Ep210: Dave Kindred: From Muhammad Ali to Small-Town Girls Basketball, a Most Distinguished Sportswriting Career
The stories he wrote for Golf Digest from the 1990s through the turn of the 21st Century only begin to tell the extraordinary tale of Dave Kindred, one of America's greatest sportswriters. He is the recipient of the 2010 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and is a member of both the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. Having covered 51 Masters Tournaments, he talks about Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. What a fabulous career he has had, and what a fantastic interview…

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 58 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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