MUSINGS ON GOLF

MUSINGS ON GOLF

Musings on Golf welcomes top guests from around the world of golf to tell their unique stories and visit with Bob Bubka (The Voice of Golf) and longtime golf exec Kelly Elbin. Musings on Golf drops new podcasts on Tuesdays.

Episodes

July 9, 2025 47 mins
From his playing days for Coach K at Duke to his 30 years as ESPN's college basketball analyst to a legal case involving Barney the Purple (what!), Jay Bilas has established himself as a major player in sports and beyond. 

Join Jay as he gets set.for the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, where he'll hang with Steph Curry, Tony Romo and Charles Barkley in Tahoe.

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With Independence Day upon us, we delve deep into the business of golf, where the sustainability and survival of many facilities are often dependent upon companies such as Nanula's Concert Golf Partners. 

Join Peter as we explore the dynamics of this massive part of the golf industry, right here on "Musings on Golf."
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It was rated by both ESPN and Golf Channel as the greatest shot in golf history, and New York Times best-selling author Chris Millard delivers a terrific new account of what led to Tom Watson's historic chip-in on the famed 17th hole at Pebble Beach that propelled him to the 1982 U.S. Open title over Jack Nicklaus. 

Join Chris as he takes you on the journey that led to the moment that changed everything in golf. What ...
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In covering his fourth U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Mark Rolfing of NBC Sports and Golf Channel provides great insights and perspectives on the thrilling victory by J.J. Spaun and the beatdown that the course (and Mother Nature) inflicted on the field.

Plus, Mark fondly recalls his interview with Arnold Palmer, shortly after The King played his final U.S. Open round, in 1994.
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The 125th U.S. Open Golf Championship begins Thursday at Oakmont Country Club, and no one knows more about the storied club than Bob Ford.

For 37 years, he was the PGA of America Head Professional at Oakmont, and he's the last host professional to make the cut in the U.S. Open (1983). This week, he will serve for the ninth consecutive year as the Official Starter for our national championship.

Come along with...
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The influence that Deane Beman wielded over golf for two decades cannot be overstated, and his legacy as PGA Tour Commissioner rightfully led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He launched THE PLAYERS Championship, formed the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA TOUR Champions), developed the TPC network of courses, grew charitable contributions from less than $1 million a year to more than $30 million, and grew the assets...
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Down the stretch, Scottie Scheffler never wavered in capturing his third major title, Sunday at the PGA Championship. We'll talk Scottie, and visit with PGA of America Professional Brennan Little, full-time caddie for Gary Woodland who is competing this week at the Senior PGA Championship in the Nation's Capital. 

Plus, join Kelly on his journey across the UK, playing many of the courses on the Open Championship Rota ...
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Were it not for a fellow soldier in Vietnam who told Larry Nelson about the wonders of golf, it's entirely possible that Larry might never have taken up the game at age 21. As we celebrate PGA Championship week, we welcome in a Southern gentleman whose classy manner belies a burning desire to win ... and win he did, twice capturing the PGA Championship as well as a U.S. Open.

Join Bob and Kelly for the unique story of...
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Before she was a standout on the LPGA Tour, Morgan Pressel was just a kid who lost her Mom to breast cancer. Using her fame on the course, and with great assistance from PGA of America Professional Paul Clivio, Morgan has gone on to raise more than $14 million through the Morgan Pressel Foundation to fight this insidious disease.

Join Bob and Kelly as we talk with Morgan and Paul, and as we celebrate the great work al...
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Long before Tiger and Phil and Justin and Jordan became household names, Stephen Hamblin knew of their golfing prowess as the Executive Director of the American Junior Golf Association. 

Join Bob and Kelly as we hear great stories from Stephen, who has guided the country's premier junior golf circuit for 41 years, helping countless kids achieve their dreams of playing collegiate golf, and, in many cases, far beyond.
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There are good golf lists, then there is the well-researched, powerfully written new book by Michael Arkush, "The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of the Greatest Players of All Time." Arkush focuses on success in the majors as his primary criteria for who makes his list (and who doesn't). What a book and what an interview with the A-lister among golf writers!


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Adam Schupak, a senior writer at Golfweek, joins Bob and Kelly for the recap of one of the most compelling and dramatic Masters Tournaments ever. In the end, through all the twists and turns, it was an emotional Rory McIlroy who emerged with the Green Jacket and a spot on the game's mountaintop.
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As Bob and Kelly preview the 2025 Masters, we're joined by Corey Conners, who has finished in the top-10 three times at Augusta National Golf Club. Discover how Corey has played the course so well and what it's been like for the Canadian to represent his country in both the Olympics and the Presidents Cup.
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Injuries and illnesses have proven to be mere bumps in the road for Eric Cole, who continues to forge his identity on the PGA Tour. The son of two professional golfers, Eric was the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year on Tour. His compelling story, though, goes far beyond the course and illustrates the enduring spirit of golf.

Join Bob and Kelly as we talk with Eric, who inspires through his talent and tenacity.
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From learning at the feet of his uncle, himself an elite player, to creating and updating masterpieces to challenge all golfers, Tom Fazio has risen to the greatest of heights in the field of course architecture.

Join Bob and Kelly as we take a journey through the years with the legendary designer, who is very much a "player" in the major championships of today and golf's grandest event in the future.

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When you are mentioned by Rory McIlroy, you must be on the mind of the newly crowned Players Champion. So it is in the case of Dr. Bob Rotella, golf's pre-eminent psychologist, who continues to get into the mind of elite golfers such as Rory and help them achieve greater success in their careers.

Find out how Dr. Bob gets the best in the game to clear their thoughts and, yes, at times, just be average. Right now, on "...
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March 12, 2025 47 mins
He has represented his country twice in the Presidents Cup and broke through with his first PGA Tour victory last year. Taylor Pendrith is among five talented Canadians who are climbing leaderboards and turning heads.

Oh, and he's made eight Albatrosses! That's a 2 on a par 5, folks.

Catch up with this Canuck, who is ranked 41st in the world, and moving up!
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He's one of golf’s top strength and conditioning professionals, and a co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), which has certified more than 30,000 golf, fitness and medical professionals. 

Find out how Dr. Greg Rose made the right moves professionally, and how you can tap into the vast knowledge of a TPI Certified expert, to take the right steps necessary to find your most efficient golf swing.
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The son of an acclaimed golf course superintendent, David McLay Kidd brought his Scottish lineage and passion for links golf to create the incredible Bandon Dunes along the rugged coast of southern Oregon.

Join Bob and Kelly to hear glorious tales of Old Tom Morris and Scotland's ancient layouts, all of which continue to drive David as he soars (he's a pilot!) in his career while always creating designs that are in ha...
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We have a long talk about the short game with Bob Vokey, a magnificent storyteller who is synonymous with wedge design and who continues to be driven by his passion to help golfers score better.

It's ironic, actually ... for a guy who joined Titleist to work on drivers, Bob Vokey has stamped his legacy in the game with the wedges that bear his name.
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