by Carrigan Bain | Jun 16, 2026
Gary Williams opens the show by previewing a massive week in golf, with the U.S. Women’s Open making its Riviera debut and the Memorial Tournament celebrating its 50th edition. Gary discusses Nelly Korda’s pursuit of another major championship, the significance of Riviera hosting the game’s biggest women’s event, and shares thoughts from Jack Nicklaus on the PGA TOUR schedule, course setup challenges, and the evolving state of professional golf. Bob Harig, longtime golf journalist and author of Tiger vs. Jack: Golf’s Great Debate, joins Gary to discuss the enduring comparison between Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Harig explains why the debate remains compelling, breaks down how different eras shape the conversation, and shares insights from years of covering both legends. The discussion also touches on Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golf’s future, and Harig’s thoughts following the recent changes at Sports Illustrated. Gene Wojciechowski, New York Times bestselling author and longtime sports storyteller, discusses his new golf-themed novel All Carry. Gene shares how his personal connection to golf and his relationship with his father inspired the story, why caddies remain some of the most fascinating figures in the game, and how years of covering golf helped shape the authenticity of the book’s characters and setting. Keith Stewart, founder of Read The Line, returns for his betting analysis for both the Memorial Tournament and the U.S. Women’s Open. Keith breaks down why Muirfield Village continues to challenge the world’s best players, explains why Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to complete a Memorial three-peat, and shares his pick for the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera. The Show wraps with Dogs & Picks of the week.
by Carrigan Bain | Jun 16, 2026
Gary Williams opens the show with a passionate reflection on the importance of storytelling in golf following the end of Sports Illustrated’s dedicated golf coverage. He discusses the role legendary writers have played in shaping the game’s biggest moments, from Amen Corner to major championship history, and why the human element remains at the heart of great sports journalism. Gary also previews the Memorial Tournament, highlights NCAA Men’s Golf Championship action, and shares thoughts on some of the game’s brightest young stars. Brendon de Jonge, former PGA TOUR player and SiriusXM host, joins Gary to rank the best players in the world by tiers. The two debate where players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and others belong in today’s pecking order. They also discuss potential Presidents Cup sleepers, emerging stars, and which players could make a late-season run toward Player of the Year honors. Jack Nicklaus, 18-time major champion and host of the Memorial Tournament, reflects on the origins of one of golf’s most prestigious events and the vision he and Barbara Nicklaus had when creating Muirfield Village. Nicklaus shares stories from the tournament’s early years, explains how he built the event around the player experience, and discusses the importance of honoring golf’s history through the Captains Club and annual honorees. The Golden Bear also weighs in on Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam, Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance, and how modern players prepare and analyze the game. Nicklaus offers perspective on course management, major championship golf, and what he enjoys most about mentoring and interacting with today’s generation of PGA TOUR stars. John Bodenhamer, USGA Chief Championships Officer, joins the show from Riviera Country Club ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open. Bodenhamer discusses what makes Riviera such a special venue, the significance of bringing one of the game’s biggest championships to the historic Los Angeles club, and the USGA’s continued efforts to elevate women’s golf. He also shares insight into championship setup, the state of the women’s game, and what fans can expect from one of the most anticipated major championships of the year.
