This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the Rory McIlroy non-return to the citadels of power on the PGA Tour, and the costs associated with the tour's obsession with youth. Our hosts look back on the life and legacy of the great Peter Oosterhuis.

Packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by friend of the pod Ewan Murray of the Guardian, who discussed his scoop about Rory MIlroy returning to the PGA Tour policy board in an effort to speed up negotiations with the Saudis. Before that, our hosts talked about Nelly Korda's amazing win streak and Theo Epstein's presentation to PGA Tour members about "improving the product".

A second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.

This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Iain Carter to discuss his new book "Golf Wars", which takes us on a journey through the madness of last two years of professional golf. We talk about the new leadership of the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. Love Carter! Buy his book!!

Jam-packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod Bob Harig to discuss his new book delving into the legacy of Tiger Woods, Drive. Before that, our hosts discuss Peter Malnati's great win on the PGA Tour, homemade putting strokes versus orthodox putting strokes, and the importance of muni golf.

Lots of golf, and lots of golf politics this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan talk about a fantastic Players championship - from Scheffler's performance to NBC's return to golf broadcasting form, from the booing of Jay to Wyndham's impersonation for Michael Flatley in the Sawgrass rough. We also discuss the Nassau peace talks.

This week Shack and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod, the Guardian's Ewan Murray, to discuss today's Jay Monahan's "State of the Tour" press conference - what he said, and what he left unsaid. We try our best to decode the commissioner's grumpy demeanor and excessive verbiage. Our hosts then discuss Bay Hill, the "mashing" habits of our PGA Tour heroes and the Netflix portrayal of the Ryder Cup "boys' club".

A lot of LIV this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the latest OGWR twist, access to the Majors for the Saudi crew and the Anthony Kim car crash. We check in on the "Events of June 6th" ask the big question - WTF is Rory up to? Finally, we say farewell to Keith Pelley, eternal optimist ground down by the golf wars.

A worldwide show this week as Shackelford and Donegan discuss the success of Europeans on the PGA Tour, golf in Africa and the Middle East, the Masters' invites and, last and most certainly least, "The Match".

Our two hosts made it to the Genesis Invitaional this year and look back on a fantastic event from the perspective of a media member (Geoff) and as a fan (Lawrence). Our hosts also discuss the appointment of a new Walker Cup captain for GB&I, throw out some gossip about the, ahem, "negotiations" between PGAT and LIV, and disagree over just about everything else. A fun episode.

The PGA Tour heads to Riviera CC this week and Geoff Shackelford is here to explain the subtle changes that have improved two of the best greens in golf, and why the legendary LA venue is one of the best spectator experiences in the game. Amateur sociologist Lawrence Donegan asks the question - what does the Shitshow at Scottsdale say about the state of the United States.

Bad weather turned into good fortune for LIV Golf this weekend. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the first head-to-head match up between the PGA Tour and LIV "product. Pebble Beach or Mayacoba - which tournament provided the best entertainment/competition.

An emergency podcast featuring Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan arguing about the prospects for the PGA Tour now that it is a for-profit enterprise part owned by a bunch of private equity sharks.

Shackelford and Donegan discuss the AT&T at Pebble Beach, one of the highlight events of the PGA Tour season, as well as the the start of the LIV Golf 2024 season. And for those who can't get enough speculation about what the future of pro golf might look like -we've got plenty of that, too.

As Yasir Al-Rumyyan moves ever closer to controlling professional golf, Geoff Shacklford and Lawrence Donegan discuss The Athletic's sensational exclusive portraying Mr LIV Golf as an alleged participant in yet more sinister behaviour by the Saudi Crown Prince. In other news, our hosts assess the PGA Tour's downward spiral, with gloomy news being delivered from the likes of Webb Simpson. There's also golf - Hawaii! Dubai! -and a whole lot more. We also assess the contributions of Keith...

Packed show this week. Shack and Donegan talk Kapalua, the disfunctionality of the PGA Tour, Tiger and Nike, and take discuss Rory McIlroy's "plan" for a world tour of golf.

A bit of fun this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan play Carnac the Magnificent and look ahead to the next year in golf. All predictions to be taken with a healthy dose of scepticism.

LIV drops the hammer with Rahm, and the PGA Tour picks its partner for the dance. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the revived prospect of a deal being reached between the protagonists in what Sports Illustrated this week called the "golf wars". Friend of the Pod Josh Carpenter, assistant editor of Sports Business Journal, joins to discuss Wells Fargo's decision to end its sponsorship of the event at Quail Hollow and what it means for the Tour's business.

The death knell for the PGA Tour? Jon Rahm leaves for LIV. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan picks their way through the latest stage in the PGA Tour's drive towards self-destruction..

It's been 20 years in the making but finally the R&A and USGA move to roll back the golf ball. Geoff Shackelford joins Lawrence Donegan to explain what is happening and why it took so long .

Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf and ruling the roost. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss Tiger's dressing down of Jay Monahan and what he's new role as de facto Commisssioner means for the Tour. They also discuss the USGA/R&A impending announcement on the golf ball and celebrate what it might mean for golf.

This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss Rory MCIlroy's resignation from the PGA Tour's policy board, the latest news from the negotiations over the future of professional golf, and disaster that was Netflix's first foray into live golf streaming. Also, we give a shout out to Youth on Course - leading the way in actually growing the game, as opposed to talking about growing the game.

Feels like the money men (and it's mostly men) have been dominating the golf world this past week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the news that the PGA Tour is in the final stages of finding a "private equity partner" that will fund its future as a for-profit business and take a look at the shortlist. The made-for-TV TGL golf league is gearing up for a January launch. What do Shack and Lawrence think of the idea? Find out here.