Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen – it's time for Open Sunday.   Michael, live from Royal Troon, and Bryce, live from his man cave, are here to set the stage for the final round of the 152nd edition of the championship.   Will leader Billy Horschel seal the deal to win his first major? Who from the chasing pack is most likely to snatch the Claret Jug from him? How far back is too far back? Which one of the four amateurs left in the field will win the Silver Medal?   The guys...

Shane Lowry is the man to beat heading into the weekend at The 152nd Open – but, for many of the game’s top players, the fight for the Claret Jug is over for another year.  On today’s Open Commute, recorded live in the media centre at Royal Troon, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry reflect on a dramatic, incident-packed Friday.  Can Lowry finish the job and win his second Claret Jug? What now for Rory McIlroy? Will Tiger show up at Royal Portrush next year? And how gutsy was that fightback by Bob...

  Well... who saw all that coming?!  A quite remarkable first round of The 152nd Open is in the books and Michael and Alex are here to look back on it all.   Can Shane Lowry ride his early momentum to win a second Claret Jug? Where did it all go wrong for Rory? Why does Bryson not have answers to the questions posed by links golf?! And Tiger... sigh!   Tune-in now ahead of Round 2!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct...

 Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! It’s time for The 152nd Open to get under way!  Before it does, Michael and Alex have your latest Open Commute live from Royal Troon, featuring reaction to R&A chief Martin Slumbers’ comments about Muirfield, some thoughts on Bob Mac, an interesting meeting with a legend’s family, and loads more.   Particularly if you’re heading to the golf course on Thursday, shove this right in your ears!  The Open Commutes are available every morning this week...

We’re another day closer to The 152nd Open getting under way – and there is a LOT to talk about on today’s episode of the Open Commute.  Michael, Bryce and Alex react as Tiger Woods claps back at Colin Montgomerie’s retirement remarks, as well as thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s presser, Bryson DeChambeau’s new-found star power, the pick of the tee times, and more.  The Open Commutes are available every morning this week wherever you get your podcasts.    Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and...

Here we go again: the Open Commutes are back!  Michael McEwan and Alex Perry reflect on a busy first day at Royal Troon for The 152nd Open.   Michael details what he saw – and liked – about Tiger Woods after following the three-time major champ for his first practice round, there’s praise for Robert MacIntyre after his remarkable Scottish Open win, and the guys share their first impressions of the course and which players it might suit.   The Open Commutes will be available every morning this...

And just like that, the final men’s major of the season is upon us – and what an epic it’s shaping up to be.  Join Michael, Bryce and Alex as they preview The 152nd Open at Royal Troon.  Where will the championship be won and lost? Can Rory bounce back from his US Open heartbreak? Does Bryson have the game to make it two major wins in a row? Does Tiger have a prayer of making the cut?  Get all this and so much more in this feature-length episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat...

So, Tiger Woods has decided he doesn’t want to be the US Ryder Cup next year after all.   The 15-time major champion has turned down the chance to lead his country at Bethpage – but why?!   Michael and Bryce react on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there’s praise for Ewen Ferguson and Bernhard Langer, whilst six-time DP World Tour winner Joost Luiten joins the show to talk about taking the Dutch Olympic authorities to court last week. Spoiler alert: he won!  Also,...

The best players in the world can’t stop him. The police couldn’t stop him. Even Extinction Rebellion protestors couldn’t stop him.   So, just who can stop Scottie Scheffler?  The world No.1 stretched his lead at the top of the OWGR with a sixth victory of 2024 at the Travelers Championship as he continues his dominant streak this year.   However, is he benefiting from the fact that he doesn’t have to play the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm now that they (and others)...

We’ve only gone and made you a very special episode of The bunkered Podcast, haven’t we?  With Alex on holiday, Michael (fresh from Germany) and Bryce look back on an incredible US Open, specifically Rory’s choke and Bryson’s win.  How does McIlroy bounce back from this major disappointment? Does he need a new caddie? Is he really this generation’s Greg Norman? How good was DeChambeau’s bunker shot on the 72nd hole? Plus loads more.  We tried to keep it to a tight 40 minutes, so sit back,...

And just like that, the third men’s major of 2024 is upon us.  Michael, Bryce and Alex look ahead to the 124th US Open, taking place this week at Pinehurst.   Will the USGA get it right or (very badly) wrong with the course set-up? Can anybody – other than the police – stop Scottie Scheffler? Does Tiger have a hope of even making the cut? Is this the week Rory’s drought major ends? What the hell is Champion Ultra Dwarf?  Elsewhere, there’s praise for new Hall of Famer Padraig Harrington and...

Robert MacIntyre is a PGA Tour winner.   The 27-year-old Scot – and three-time guest on The bunkered Podcast – stormed to victory in the RBC Canadian Open and the weekend and, well, we’re all feeling rather emotional about it.  On this week’s episode, Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on a huge week for the young Obanite, ponder what’s next for him and discuss his decision to skip the Memorial Tournament in Ohio in favour of a massive party back home in Oban.  Elsewhere, there’s reaction to the...

On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce reflect on the tragic news about Grayson Murray.   They discuss the two-time PGA Tour winner’s career, his successes, his challenges and what lessons can be learned from his heartbreaking decision to take his own life at only 30 years of age.   Elsewhere, there’s a full US Women’s Open preview. Can Nelly Korda make it seven wins (seven!) in her last eight starts? Is Rose Zhang her most likely challenger? Are we finally seeing...

Xander Schauffele is a major champion at long, long last. So often the bridesmaid in the game’s biggest events, the Californian stepped up to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on Schauffele’s major breakthrough and wonder where it all went right.  There’s chat about Bryson’s new-found popularity, Viktor’s missed opportunity, Bob Mac’s incredible week and Scottie Scheffler’s arrest (still feels completely...

It’s PGA Championship week which means it’s time for part two of our preview.   Michael, Bryce and Alex run the rule over some of the contenders for the Wanamaker, including a resurgent Rory McIlroy, new-dad Scottie Scheffler, the near-faultless Ludvig Aberg and the polarising Patrick Cantlay.  Plus, have we already seen the best of the career grand slam-chasing Jordan Spieth? Why do the Brits always do so badly? And could we be in line for more Michael Block heroics?  Elsewhere, there’s chat...

Michael, Bryce and Alex set the scene for the second men’s major of the season: the PGA Championship.   Is any player under more pressure to perform at Valhalla than Talor Gooch? Does the six invites for LIV players expose a serious flaw in the world rankings? Does the PGA really have the strongest field in golf? And is Brooks Koepka the man to beat?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the TGL and the latest LIV shenanigans, as well as one of the best Honesty Boxes to date.   For some reason,...

So, there we have it. PGA Tour players who ‘stayed loyal’ to the PGA Tour in the aftermath of LIV’s emergence now know how much they’re going to be rewarded with. Tiger Woods is set to receive $100m. There’s $50m for Rory McIlroy. Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will each pocket $30m. And on and on it goes.  But is this a good look for the game? Is the professional realm of the sport in danger of losing fans altogether as the incredibly rich get ludicrously richer?  Michael and Alex get...

Michael, Bryce and Alex sit down to pick at the bones of the 2024 Masters Tournament.  Is Scottie Scheffler boring? Why Amen Corner is the greatest stretch in golf. How many majors is Ludvig going to win? Does Rory need a new caddie? Plus so much more.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about Rory’s rumoured move to LIV (what a load of nonsense) and golf’s TV trouble.  The guys also play a golf version of ‘snog, marry, avoid’ and somehow end up getting Hideki Matsuyama on the Aftershocks...  Tune-in...

And just like that, it’s over!   Scottie Scheffler is the 2024 Masters champion.  In their final commute from Augusta National, Michael and Alex reflect on the world No.1’s dominant final round performance, Ludvig Aberg’s spectacular major debut, Collin Morikawa’s final round hiccup, and much more besides.   Consider this the Sun Day Pod, if you will.  Tune-in now (and thank you for listening!) ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and...

The stage is set for a truly thrilling Masters Sunday... and what better way to start it than by tuning in to the penultimate episode of the Masters Commute from The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Alex break down a spectacular Saturday at Augusta National and set the scene for a potentially epic final round.  Can anybody stop Scottie Scheffler? Will Collin Morikawa complete the third leg of the career grand slam? What should we make of Tiger’s 82? How far back is too far back?  The guys...

Well, then... that was a WILD day.   Strap in as Michael and Alex recap one of the most extraordinary second rounds in Masters history.   Michael’s eats humble pie on Tiger but mounts a stirring defence of Rory McIlroy’s caddie Harry Diamond.  There’s talk, too, about the (many) big names who won’t be around for the weekend and the guys answer your questions, too.  Sit back, relax and enjoy.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and...

Day 1 of the 2024 Masters is in the books and, with some players still to complete their first rounds, Bryson DeChambeau leads the way by one from 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler.   Our men in Augusta, Michael and Alex, reflect on a compelling start to the tournament.   Should be surprised by Bryson’s start? What to make of Rory McIlroy’s one-under start? Is Jon Rahm’s title defence already over? Is Tiger Woods rolling back the years? And exactly HOW MUCH did Michael spend on a Masters-themed...

The waiting is almost over... it’s time for the 2024 Masters to begin!  Well, whenever the rain allows it to, that is! Michael and Alex have a rather grim weather update to start today’s Masters Commute. The bad news? It’s going to be wet on Thursday. The good news? The rest of the week looks a whole lot better.   Elsewhere, there’s chat about Greg Norman’s surprise appearance at the Masters today, Fred Ridley’s extremely interesting presser, and a withering take-down of the Par-3 Contest by...

Michael and Alex are back with the second Masters Commute of the week – although it very nearly didn’t happen after they had a run-in with local cops en route to Augusta National this morning.   Find out what happened (it’s very funny) and, in the same ep, get the chaps’ thoughts on Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and all of the other big talking points as the opening round of the 88th Masters draws ever closer.  Also, is your middle name ‘Steve’? The guys would like to hear from you...  ⛳️ Chat to us...