Gotterup wins in Hawaii, Sony Open Reaction | Sean Martin & Steve Wheatcroft | 5 Clubs

Gotterup wins in Hawaii, Sony Open Reaction | Sean Martin & Steve Wheatcroft | 5 Clubs

by | Jan 20, 2026

The PGA TOUR season is officially underway, and storylines are beginning emerge. Gary Williams reacts to the Sony Open, where Chris Gotterup secured his third PGA TOUR victory, a win shaped by a year of learning how to close while consistently contending. It’s a performance that signals a player is ready to take the next step. Gary is joined by Sean Martin, Senior Manager of Content Development at the PGA Tour to examine what makes Gotterup a “star in the making,” the relentless win-first mindset of Robert MacIntyre, and how the early-season calendar—including the American Express—is influencing player schedules. The conversation also explores the significance of Scottie Scheffler sustaining elite form across back-to-back seasons, the impact of Brooks Koepka re-entering the PGA TOUR, and how the new schedule model is designed to maintain competitiveness while giving fans greater clarity. Former PGA TOUR professional Steve Wheatcroft joins to share perspective on how players approach the start of a new season, the mission behind The Mulligan Foundation and its work supporting mental health in golf, and the lasting impact of his book Cocktails & Range Balls on conversations around life on tour. We close with thoughts on the Latin America Amateur Championship and its place in the global golf ecosystem.

Reactions to the Dubai Invitational & Final-Round Contenders at the Sony Open | 5 Clubs

Reactions to the Dubai Invitational & Final-Round Contenders at the Sony Open | 5 Clubs

by | Jan 20, 2026

The 5 Clubs Sunday Special breaks down the first PGA TOUR event of the season, the Sony Open, along with reactions to the week’s action at the Dubai Invitational. Gary Williams opens the show with takeaways from Dubai, including Nacho Elvira’s victory, Rory McIlroy’s strong play, and how Shane Lowry narrowly missed out on a win, before turning full attention to three days of play at the Sony Open and how the leaderboard has taken shape heading into the final round. Taylor Zarzour, voice of the Tennessee Titans and host of The Starter on PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM, joins the show to discuss who’s contending in Hawaii, who they expect to win, and which emerging players could begin challenging the Scotties and Rorys of the world. Gary and Taylor also take a closer look at Nacho Elvira’s win on the European Tour, discussing his path to success through years of grinding overseas and how the victory introduced him to a global audience beyond Europe. The show also takes a closer look at Davis Riley and other players positioned to make a Sunday run at the Sony Open, along with thoughts on Vijay Singh using his lifetime exemption and what it means in today’s PGA TOUR landscape.