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

September 4, 2025 63 mins
 What began in 1927 at Worcester (Massachusetts) Country Club has grown into one of the great spectacles in sports, and Hank Gola captures the passion and patriotism of the biennial event in his fabulous new book, "Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail."

Join Hank as he takes us from Walter Hagen at the outset, to Seve Ballesteros and the Spanish armada changing the game, to Paul Azinger and the...
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He's the unique combination of great player and award-winning Coach.

Indeed, as class gets back in session on college and university campuses, Coach Mike Small is looking to produce yet another year of high marks for the men's golf team at the University of Illinois. 

A three-time winner of the PGA Professional Championship, Coach Small also has been named Big 10 Coach of the Year a conference-record 13 times...
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From those summer nights of his youth working at his dad's driving range and miniature golf course to having dinner with Arnold Palmer while The King kept signing autographs, Rich Lerner of Golf Channel provides a masterclass in storytelling in this episode. 

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Funny how a single moment can alter the course of one's life. For John Maginnes, who achieved some success as a professional golfer, the question he asked Tiger Woods after a PGA Tour round -- and the incredible answer from Tiger -- propelled John to the terrific career he has enjoyed on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Golf Channel and many other media outlets. 

Join John for fabulous stories about Tiger, Nick Faldo, Justin ...
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August 5, 2025 46 mins
He has been called "The Mayor of Tempo Town" because of his sweet golf swing. And deservedly so. Yet, the story of Jake Knapp goes far beyond his record-setting rounds on the PGA Tour -- to his mastery of Rubik's Cube, his days as a bouncer, and his passion for a certain NHL team.

You'll love the stories from Jake as he prepares for his second go-round in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, right here on "Musings on Golf."
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He caddied at some great golf destinations, and Matt Welter identified a problem that he urgently wanted to fix.

His solution? An on-site Dormy House, where employees could live for the extended time they are working at the facility, instead of fending for housing on their own.

His initial build, at the fabulous Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon, just might the model for new and existing resorts. And that mi...
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The game of golf is a bit quieter, and certainly sadder, with the passing of The Voice of Golf, Bob Bubka, the co-host of "Musings on Golf."

Please join Kelly Elbin as he welcomes Adam Schupak of Golfweek.com and PGA of America Golf Professional Bob Joyce, who reflect on the bountiful life of their buddy, Bob, a master storyteller who loved the game.

Plus, you'll hear Bob Bubka, the master storyteller, voicin...
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Just get Lee Trevino started, on his two victories in The Open, his relationship with Tiger, his newfound fame through YouTube, whether Keegan should be a Playing Captain, whatever.

The Merry Mex is at his finest as he offers advice and commentary on the game as it was in his day and all the way to the present. What a ride it is with the one and only Lee Trevino!
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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.

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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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