Is LIV Golf Facing Bankruptcy? Plus Caleb Surratt on Jon Rahm’s Mentorship & Dylan Dethier | 5 Clubs

Is LIV Golf Facing Bankruptcy? Plus Caleb Surratt on Jon Rahm’s Mentorship & Dylan Dethier | 5 Clubs

by | May 26, 2026

On this edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams dives into a chaotic week in professional golf, breaking down the massive financial and business reporting surrounding the future of LIV Golf. Williams addresses a provocative Bloomberg News report regarding a potential end-of-year bankruptcy filing for the league, discussing what that could mean for high-profile player contracts and the ongoing conversation about potential pathways for players to return to the PGA TOUR. After updating the weekly “”Club 5″” player power rankings following the latest major championship action, he previews the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and looks ahead to the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Caleb Surratt, LIV Golf player and former University of Tennessee standout, joins the show live from Belgium to reflect on a whirlwind week. Fresh off surviving a grueling 6-for-1 playoff at Dallas Athletic Club to qualify for his first career U.S. Open, Surratt breaks down his exhausting travel schedule as he tees it up on the DP World Tour. He shares invaluable insights into life as a young professional, detailing the immense impact of having veteran superstars Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton as teammates and mentors, while also touching on how he tunes out the off-course noise regarding the future of his league . Dylan Dethier, senior writer for Golf.com and co-host of The Drop Zone podcast, stops by to break down the biggest winners and storylines coming out of the PGA Championship. Dethier highlights the emotional and career-altering performances of veteran players like Padraig Harrington and Justin Rose, while analyzing the golf world’s expectations for Scottie Scheffler heading into windy and firm conditions at Shinnecock Hills. He also offers an inside-baseball look at the governance of the sport, discussing the ongoing friction surrounding the proposed golf ball rollback and the PGA TOUR’s shifting content creation rules influenced by players like Bryson DeChambeau. Gary ends the show with Dogs and Picks of the Week.

Aaron Rai’s PGA Breakthrough & Jordan Spieth’s Next Step | Ron Green Jr. & Sean Zak | 5 Clubs

Aaron Rai’s PGA Breakthrough & Jordan Spieth’s Next Step | Ron Green Jr. & Sean Zak | 5 Clubs

by | May 26, 2026

Gary Williams opens this episode of 5 Clubs by breaking down the value and intrigue surrounding Jordan Spieth as he continues searching for a return to contention on the PGA TOUR. Gary reflects on Spieth’s evolution from major champion to one of golf’s most compelling week-to-week storylines, while also examining the significance of Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship and what it says about depth across professional golf. Gary also previews the new “Ask Rory” GolfPass series featuring back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy and shares behind-the-scenes insight into Rory’s unforgettable shot on the 15th hole at Augusta National. Ron Green Jr., senior writer for Global Golf Post, joins Gary in studio to discuss the overall success of the PGA Championship, the setup at Aronimink, and why the golf course itself became one of the stars of the week. Ron explains why Aaron Rai’s closing stretch was one of the best major championship finishes in recent memory, evaluates the PGA of America’s direction under new leadership, and shares his thoughts on the current state of LIV Golf, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Sean Zak, senior writer for Golf Magazine, gives his perspective on Aaron Rai’s breakthrough major victory and why it could impact future PGA TOUR field-size discussions. Sean also explains why he believes Xander Schauffele is built perfectly for U.S. Open conditions at Shinnecock Hills and weighs in on Jordan Spieth’s current form and the challenge of putting together a complete week against today’s elite competition.