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McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #127A sombre start to this week's podcast with Geoff calling in from Los Angeles to give a general overview of the impact of the wild fires. He discusses RIveria CC and the what this week's events might mean for next month's Genisis Inivtational. We also discuss this week's TGL launch and the latest defection to LIV golf and what it might portent for a deal between the PiF and the PGA Tour. 2025-01-101h 22McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #126We're back. After a short hiatus Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan step back up to the mics to discuss the latest ongoings in the mad world of golf - Ryder Cup payments, more PiF-PGA Tour deal shenanigans, Jay Monahan's future, next year's Walker Cup at Cypress Point and a lot more. It's nice to be back.
Oh yes, and get your copy of the new McKellar magazine at mckellarmagazine.com/shop2024-12-181h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #122 The Tron Carter ShowThis week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Friend of the Podcast, NLU's Tron Carter.They discuss playing the Old Course in reverse, this week's Women's British Open and what's next for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Before that, our intrepid hosts break down the US Amateur and what makes bad golf course architecture bad.2024-08-221h 19McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #120For the McKellar Golf Podcasts completists. Our Open Championship review.Some brilliant insight from Geoff Shackelford on his week at Royal Troon covering the 2024 Open Championship. 2024-08-051h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #119 2024 Open Championship PreviewOnly one show in town this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan preview the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon and also take a sideways glance at golf on the west coast of Scotland. 2024-07-171h 08McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #118 Keegan Bradley - A Ryder Cup SurpriseAfter a five week hiatus (explanation in the pod), the boys are back. Shackelford and Donegan discuss the appointment of a new US Ryder Cup captain, the "Rise of the Amateurs"and what lies ahead over the next two weeks in Scotland.2024-07-091h 05McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #117 Xander Schauffele Wins His Major. Finally.This week Geoff Shackeford and Lawrence Donegan look back on one of the more exciting major champions in recent years. But was Valhalla worthy as a major championship venue. They also discuss the ever-more-offensive application of the rules by our PGA Tour "heroes". Plus, breaking news on the PiF/PGAT negotiations. 2024-05-221h 17McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #116 2024 PGA Championship PreviewThis week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to the PGA Championship at Valhalla- the golf course and the players. They also talk about the latest round of PGA Tour politics and another win for the Self-Immolation Caucus. 2024-05-141h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #115 McIlroy Gets the Custard Pie?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.
2024-05-081h 20McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #114 McIlroy Rides to the Rescue?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".
2024-04-241h 24McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #113 Shackelford Goes to AugustaA second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.2024-04-161h 19McKellarMcKellar golf podcast #112 Scott Scheffler Wins the 2024 MastersThis 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.
2024-04-151h 05McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #105 The Podcast Annual Outing EditionOur 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.2024-02-2158 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #104 Riviera Country Club EditionThe 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.2024-02-141h 13McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #103 LIV Golf's Coming Out Party?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. 2024-02-081h 19McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #102 Behold! PGA Tour Enterprises is BornAn 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.2024-02-011h 00McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #101 A Signature Pebble Beach EditionShackelford 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.
2024-01-311h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #100 There's No Kidnapping in Golf. Or is there?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 Pelley and Martin Slumbers as they get ready to leave the stage. A packed show, hence it's 90 minutes long. 2024-01-181h 32McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #99 The PGA Tour- Unfit for Purpose?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. 2024-01-101h 09McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #98 Predictions for 2024A 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. 2024-01-021h 23McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #97 "Golf Wars": The End Game?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.2023-12-131h 21McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #96 Jon Rahm Leaves For LIVThe 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.. 2023-12-081h 05McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #95 The Golf Ball Roll Back Special EditionIt'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 .2023-12-0655 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #94 PGA Tour Commissioner Tiger Woods SpeaksTiger 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.2023-11-301h 14McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #93 The Netflix ShitshowThis 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. 2023-11-1656 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #92 All Golf Business, Not a Lot of GolfFeels 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. 2023-11-081h 06McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #91 Golf Course Rankings Suck. Official!This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the genius of Royal Melbourne, more rumours as the VC big cats circle the world of pro golf, Luke Donald and 2025 Ryder Cup. They are joined by Friend of the Pod David Jones - aka UKGolfGuy - to discuss Golf magazine's world top 100 ranking list. 2023-11-021h 27McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #90 The Alan Shipnuck EditionThis week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan the 2023 Asia Pacific Amateur at Royal Melbourne and the latest developments in the "Framework Agreement"machinations. The main event, however, is a chat with Alan Shipnuck about his new book on the LIV business, LIV and Let Die.
2023-10-251h 22McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #89 The Peter Dawson Fan Club Edition OWGR Chairman Peter Dawson announces LIV Golf is ineligible for world ranking points. Shackelford and Donegan discuss the (very plausible) case he makes. Our hosts also check in on how the "framework agreement" between PIF and the PGA Tour is doing, and celebrate the news that Portmarnock GC may have made its way onto the Open rota. A fun-packed show.2023-10-121h 08McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #88 Ryder Cup 2023. That Was FunThis week Geoff Shackelfordand Lawrence Donegan discuss the biggest story of there week in golf. And also takealook back at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, the golf and all the off-course shenanigans.2023-10-021h 18McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #87 The 2023 Ryder Cup PreviewOn the eve of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to look ahead to next week's contest in Italy. We also touch of on the touchiness of the modern day professional golfer.
2023-09-251h 07McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #86 PGA TOUR/PIF and "The events of June 6th".After a summer hiatus, your favorite smarty-pants golf Podcast is back. We catch up on Shackelford and Donegan's summer travels, discuss the Ryder Cup and drop a few hints about the hints currently circulating that suggests the PGA Tour, in the parlance of the 1950s American domestic drama, might be "fooling around" with someone else while the PIF is pre-occupied with avoiding scrutiny from the US Senate.2023-09-2056 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #85 The PGA Tour and the Ball Rollback. An Emergency Show!In a special show the legendary Mike Clayton joins Shackelford and Donegan to discuss the PGA Tour's decision to ignore years of negotiations with, an accommodations by, the USGA and R&A, over a proposal to roll back the ball "elite competition golf". It's an elevated chat, even though we say so ourselves.2023-07-2849 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #84 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegandiscuss Brian Harman's win at the 2023 Open Championship.A feisty episode this week, with Geoff on his way to the bookies to collect on the stunning Sepp Straka EW bet and Lawrence gets Rory's putting "coach: Bad Faxton off his chest (not literally, of course). Good fun.2023-07-251h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #83 2023 Open Championship PreviewWith Geoff Shackelford stymied by technical issues, Lawrence Donegan is joined by the legendary Mike Clayton to take a look ahead to this week's Open at Royal Liverpool. And a for a very special "Royal Liverpool" Friend of the Pod segment, we are joined by golf coach Alex Murray, whose insight on Tiger Woods' preparations for the 2006 Open could change the way golf historians will look back on Tiger's famously "strategic"approach when he won at Hoylake that year. A must listen. 2023-07-201h 07McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #82 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on the PGA Tour Senate HearingThis week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan got together immediately after the Senate Committee hearing into the PGA Tour/Saudi "arrangement" to discuss what was said and, more stunningly, what was revealed in the documents released by the committe. We also talked about the 2023 US Women's Open at Pebble.2023-07-121h 25McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #81 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan review the 2023 US Open ChampionshipA very special show this week as Lawrence Donegan talks to Geoff Shackelford about his 2023 US Open week at Los Angeles Country Club, a major championship played on a George Thomas course that Geoff helped restore to its former glory. Some great insights and anecdotes from Shack. A must listen.2023-06-211h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #80 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with preview of the 2023 US Open ChampionshipGeoff Shackelford look ahead to this week's US Open at LA Country Club's North course.2023-06-1350 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #79 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on the PGA Tour's deal with the devil.Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the joint announcement by the PGA Tour and Saudi's Public Investment Fund that they are going into business together, to hell with the promises, the faux morality and the moral blackmail. It was hard to know where to start with the shit show to end all shit shows, but we gave it our best shot. 2023-06-071h 02McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #78 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan put the world of golf to rights....again.The brand new edition of McKellar magazine is out!! And so is Shackelford's new book!! To celebrate these great events, Geoff and Lawrence finally solve every problem still facing the game of golf, amateur and professional. All in the space of an hour. You are so welcome.2023-06-021h 00McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #77 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with a PGA Championship previewGeoff and Lawrence look ahead to Glory's third last shot of 2023 on the the wonderfully restored Oak Hills golf course. They also discuss a fresh injection of nastiness in the LIV/PGA Tour battle with the news that the US Department of Justice's is making a serious effort to investigate anti-trust allegations against the PGA Tour. 2023-05-1854 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #76 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with no special guestsAfter a health-induced hiatus, Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the big events of the week in golf - Tiger's "retirement", European Tour cracks the whip on LIV, the "carpet bombing" TV coverage of major championships, the rise and rise of No Laying Up, Donald Trump's dodgy dealings with the Saudis attracts the interest of special counsel Jack Smith. A great conversation this week. 2023-05-121h 00McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #75 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with Friend of the Pod, Stanford coach Conrad RayThis week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan looolook back at the first women's major championship of the year, and bring some breaking news (kinda) on the future Open Championship hopes of beloved member of the championship rota. They are joined by Friend of the Pod, Stanford men's golf coach Conrad Ray, who offers his insight on the rapidly changing landscape (to say the least) of college golf. Be prepared to become well-informed.2023-04-271h 20McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #74 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan on this week in the world of golfThe brand new edition of McKellar magazine is now available for sale and to celebrate the occasion Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dial up the "hot take" factor in their regular look back on events in golf - Slow play! Patrick Cantlay! Harbour Town! Brooks Kopeka's splayed left hand! Scotty Scheffler - nice guy, or not? What's next for the CEO of Symphony Ventures ! Fred Ridley! And please buy the new issue of McKellar. here is the link.
https://www.mckellarmagazine.com/product/issue-7/2023-04-191h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #73 Lawrence Donegan and Mike Clayton, with a special guest.This week regular host Lawrence Donegan is joined by the Aussie legend Mike Clayton for a Master's week podcast about all things golf. They are joined from Augusta by this week's Friend of the Pod, Geoff Shackelford.2023-04-051h 22McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #72 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan with their Masters PreviewThe 2023 Masters is almost upon us. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic week at Augusta National Golf Club. 2023-03-301h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #71 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, Nick O'HernIn the latest episode our intrepid hosts discuss this week's big events in golf - the demise of the World Matchplay, belt tightening at LIVGolf , the changing face of golf's "media establishment", and Rory McIlroy's ability to identify and ride that wave, plus his frankly stunning (and smart) intervention in the ball rollback debate. Friend of the Pod is Nick O'Hern, matchplay conqueror of Tiger Woods and one of shortest hitters to ever make a serious living on the PGA Tour. 2023-03-231h 31McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #70 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with extra special guest, author Geoff Shackelford.This week our intrepid hosts wander through the thick undergrowth of the week in golf, celebrating the wonders of state and local golf associations and berating the conspicuous capitalism of college golf team that fly private. What are we teaching these kids? We look back at the Players and ahead to Scottie Scheffler's Masters champions' dinner. Our Friend of the Pod is Geoff Shackelford, author of 2004 "classic" (it says here) The Future of Golf which looked forward to the day when USGA and R&A would take steps to rein in modern equipment. Geoff gives his views on this week...2023-03-171h 28McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #69 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, former PGA Tour pro Joe OgilvieThis week Geoff and Lawrence are joined by Friend of the Pod, Joe Ogilvie, one of the smartest, most thoughtful guys to ever play in the professional ranks. Joe, once touted as a future PGA Tour commissioner, gives us his thoughts on the tour's proposed schedule changes for 2024, both the good and the baffling, and what one version of the future might hold for LIV. It is definitely an "elevated" discussion. Before that, our co-hosts talk women's college golf, NBC's coverage, and this week's Players championship. We give Jay Monahan's press-Players press conference the Rotten Tomatoes treatment (look away no...2023-03-081h 31McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #68 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, James Corrigan of the Telegraph newspaperThis week Geoff and Lawrence discuss the PGA Tour's proposed schedule for the 2024 season. Elevated events! No cuts! Limited Fields! Does it all sound a little familiar? We break down....sorry ... we break it all down. In our irregular USGA segment, we look at the organisation's new "national development" plan, and at its proposal to allow rich old dudes to run amok at the Walker... (correction: endow the Walker Cup and Curtis Cup for future generations) . Friend of the pod this week is James Corrigan of the Telegraph, who takes a look back at his trip to Mexico for last...2023-03-021h 33McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #67 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest, LIV caddy Craig Connolly.This week Geoff and Lawrence discuss a great 2023 Genesis Invitational at Riviera - Tiger's appearance (and performance), a compelling Sunday climax, and they dissect the golf course, its genius and its flaws. They also chat about the Netflix documentary and the sad death of long-time rules official John Paramore. Long-time European and PGA Tour caddy Craig "The Weeman" Connolly joins Lawrence to discuss his new life working with Martin Kaymer on the LIV Tour, which starts its 2nd season this week. Don't ever say we're not fair and balanced. 2023-02-221h 16McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #66 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest David Dusek of GolfweekOn this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss the great Swilcan Bridge fiasco and what it says about the Old Course and the Links Trust. They look back at Peeble Beach and ahead to this week's millennial major, aka the Waste Management Open. Friend of the Pod is David Dusek, senior writer at Golfweek, who brings his insight into forthcoming announcement from the governing bodies on how they aim to rein in distance in elite golf.2023-02-081h 12McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #65 Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Brian KeoghOn this week's podcast Lawrence and Geoff discuss what's going on in the world of golf - Rory, Reed, the advent (finally) of decent TV coverage of the PGA Tour, the telling shift in the marketing priorities of equipment manufacturers. They are joined by Brian Keogh of the Irish Independent, who talks about his experiences covering the teenage McIlory and takes a wider look at Irish golf in general.
2023-02-011h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #64: Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Iain CarterThis week Shackelford and Donegan get down in the dirt with everyone else and discuss the Dubai drive range free-for-all (eyes rolling) between Rory McIlroy and P Reed. They also take a stroll through the biography of Reed's lawyer and look back at exciting Sunday finishes in Abu Dhabi and Palm Springs. Friend of the Pod Iain Carter of the BBC checks in from Dubai and reports on the mood in and around the Europea...sorry... DP World Tour. 2023-01-261h 25McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #63: Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan, with guest Bob Harig.Our latest podcast with Shackelford and Donegan. This week they are joined by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated to discuss LIV Golf's new TV deal in the US with The CW Network, as well as Bob's book, "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry".2023-01-191h 15McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #62A weekly podcast. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the main events of the week in golf.2023-01-131h 14McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #61: A Review of the 2022 SeasonLawrence Donegan and the great Geoff Shackelford look back on a tremendous (and tumultuous) year in the world of golf, from the major championships to the major bust-up between the PGA Tour and LIV golf. Be warned - we only had an hour so we couldn't get round to everything, just highlights (and the lowlights), but as always we had an entertaining, informed conversation.
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1. The new McKellar boxed set can be found at McKellarmagazine.com/shop. Support great golf journalism and spend your entire Xmas budget on McKel...2022-12-101h 21McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #60: Jamie Corrigan and Geoff Shackford on LIV Golf.This week host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford and James Corrigan, whose work at the Telegraph newspaper on LIV Golf has dominated the coverage of what is golf's biggest story since the emergence of Tiger in the mid-1990s. It's a great discussion, full of insight and little nuggets of new information. 2022-10-071h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #59. The McKellar Golf Podcast - the Lazarus of Golf Podcasts.The podcast is back. This week our man in the big chair Lawrence Donegan is joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter and author of the smash hit "The Quadrilateral" substack newsletter (subscribe if you don't already) Geoff Shackelford. We tried not to spend too much time talking about LIV but failed miserably. But before that, we discuss the Old Course and its genius. 2022-10-021h 05
McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #58: "The Phil Mickelson Affair"We are back! In a new episode, host Lawrence Donegan is joined by Mark Cannizarro of the New York Post and Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter to discuss Phil Mickelson, the ethics of journalism, the limitless supplies of hypocrisy in professional golf and the corporate world, the Saudi golf league and where does the professional game go from here. Big stuff. Smart chat. 2022-03-0553 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #57: The Future of Professional Golf (Is the PGA Tour the next FC Barcelona?)Big infection points demand "emergency" podcasts. Lawrence Donegan is joined this week by Geoff Shackelford of The Quadrilateral newsletter and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss the potential upheaval in the landscape of the professional golf and the PGA Tour's self-defeating silence when confronted by the existential threat of Saudi billions.2021-11-031h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #56: Geoff Shackelford on Torrey PinesThis week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Geoff Shackelford to discuss, amongst other things, the South Course at Torrey Pines, site of the 2021 US Open. In his story in the new edition of McKellar Magazine (mckellarmagazine.com/shop) Geoff describes Ress Jones' 2019 redo of his 2001 redo of the San Diego muni as one of golf's biggest missed opportunites. In the podcast, he explains why.
2021-06-101h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #55: The 2021 PGA ChampionshipAn all-star major championship deserves all-star guests. This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by Iain Carter of the BBC and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to discuss Phil Mickelson's victory at Kiawah Island. But first, we discuss the feud between Brooks and Bryson and what it means for Team USA...2021-05-2655 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #54: Special Guest Andrew 'Chubby" ChandlerThis week Lawrence Donegan flies solo and talks to golf agent Chubby Chandler about the political and business machinations in the world of professional golf. Chubby takes us on a tour through the money mountains and comes to some startling conclusions about where the game is heading.
Please note: we have a brand new edition of McKellar magazine out now. You can buy your copy at McKellarmagazine.com/shop .
This podcast was sponsored by our friends at Sounder Golf. Find them at www.Soundergolf.com2021-05-171h 01McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #53: USGA/R&A finally move on Equipment.This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by friend of the pod, Iain Carter of the BBC, to discuss a tsunami of news in the world of golf - golf equipment rollbacks (proposed), Patrick "handsy" Reed, awkward press conferences we have known, and a whole lot more. Really fun show this week. Lots of laughs. 2021-02-031h 12McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #52: Trump and TurnberryThis week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Martin McLaughlin, investigations editor of the Scotsman newspaper and the foremost chronicler of Donald Trump's star-crossed ownership of Turnberry golf course in Scotland. Martin guides us through the former President's hapless stewardship of the one-time Open Championship venue, describing in eye-popping detail the uses and abuses of US taxpayer's money to line the pockets of the Trump family businessman. It's an unmissable show. It will make you laugh, it'll make you cry. But most of all it'll make you say to yourself, "Thank f*** he's gone."
...2021-01-221h 09McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #51: Iain Carter, the BBC's Golf CorrespondentA brand new show with Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post are joined by legendary BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to discuss the announcement of a "strategic partnership" between the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and the implications for the future of the professional game worldwide.
2020-12-041h 07McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #50: The Masters PreviewThe McKellar golf podcast is back. This week Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by the great Robert Lusetich to discuss the 2020 Masters. We talk about - who else? - Bryson and what he might (or might not) do the course. We chat two-tee starts, no fans, the special privileges the media has this week. And so much more. Enjoy. 2020-11-101h 15McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #49: The 2020 PGA ChampionshipThis week co-hosts Lawrence Donegan and Mark Cannizzaro are joined by Evan Priest of the Australian Associated Press to discuss the thrilling final day of the 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park. Collin Morikawa won the first major championship of the year with one of the best shots of this or any other year, making eagle on the 70th hole to cement a winning lead. History made, history dissected. 2020-08-1057 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #48. Tommy FleetwoodThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by one of the best (and most popular) players in the world, Tommy Fleetwood, to discuss his life and career. We talked about his amateur career and his development as a golfer , his dad, and his move into the pro game. He spoke about the importance of environment and the people you surround yourself, and about finding his game, losing it and finding it again. It's a brilliant insight into the mind of a world-class golfer. 2020-06-231h 07McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #47. Mark Cannizzaro of the New York PostThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the legendary New York Post reporter Mark Cannizzaro. Mark was one of the few reporters allowed inside the PGA Tour 'bubble" in Fort Worth to report on the Charles Schwab Challenge. He talked to us about the surreal experience.2020-06-151h 02McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #46. Peter KostisThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Peter Kostis, leading swing coach and one of the most famous voices in modern television coverage of the PGA Tour. We talked to Peter about returning to his beginnings in the game, his career with the CBS network in the US and returning to his roots. 2020-06-0956 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #45: Keith PelleyThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of golf in Europe and beyond. We talk Ryder Cup, closer relations with the PGA Tour, "no thanks" to the Premier Golf League and the bouncing back from the financial tsunami of COVID-19. 2020-06-0356 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #44: Darren ClarkeThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Darren Clarke, 2011 Open Champion and one of the greatest ball-strikers of the modern era. We talk Ryder Cup, major championships and the pursuit of perfection. 2020-05-271h 19McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #43: Rory McIlroyThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by world no1 Rory McIlroy for a wide-ranging discussion - Seminole, golf course architecture, the balance between power and artistry, golf development, his amateur career, the pros, and his interests and views on the world beyond golf. 2020-05-141h 28McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #42: Jamie DiazThis week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Golf Channel analyst Jaime Diaz, considered by most of peers in the media tent to be the best golf writer of his generation. We talked to him about golf in these turbulent times - the sport's imminent return, and its future. But we start in happier, more innocent times, with Jaime's recollections of playing golf with the 14-year-old Tiger Woods. 2020-05-051h 17McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #42: James CorriganIn a special news podcast, Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan speak to James Corrigan of the Telegraph about the prospects for the Ryder Cup and the financial landscape facing the European Tour. (Spoiler; it ain't good).
2020-04-3048 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #41: Pete CowenThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Pete Cowen, considered by most of the savvy people around the upper echelons of professional golf to be the best swing coach in world. Pete doesn't chase publicity or attention so it was an absolute privilege to spend an hour talking to him about his career and ideas about coaching.2020-04-281h 10McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #39 Denis PughThis week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Denis Pugh, who discusses his work with many of the top class players he has coached through years - Seve, Monty, Molinari and many others. 2020-04-141h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #38 Lee WestwoodThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Lee Westwood, winner of 44 professional tournaments around the world. We discuss Lee's story - a late starter in junior golf who became the world's number one player. 2020-04-071h 16McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #37 Padraig HarringtonThis week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Padraig Harrington. We discuss his social media coaching career, his majors, the golf coaches he has worked with - Torrance, Cowen, Gankas, his Ryder Cup captaincy and how he sees his career post-Ryder Cup.2020-03-311h 38McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #36This week John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Geoff Ogilvy. Amongst other things we discuss Geoff's move home to Australia and how it has made him a better golfer, the "art of scoring", and how much he enjoyed vice-captaincy enjoyed the Presidents Cup. Plus much more.2020-03-261h 12McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #35This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by legendary agent Chubby Chandler to discuss golf in a Coronavirus world - how will the pandemic impact the game and what does he see for the future.
2020-03-191h 07McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #34This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined Meg MacLaren, professional golfer and five-star writer/blogger, to discuss her life on tour. We also talk about Bay Hill, The Players and Saudi sportswashing. NOTE: we lost the last 30 seconds of the recording. Hopefully, that won't spoil your enjoyment of the podcast. thanks.2020-03-101h 02McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #33The week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by Mark Cannizzaro to discuss Paul Azinger, the Honda "Classic", gambling in golf, and the preponderance of mediocre golf courses on the PGA Tour's Flordia swing..2020-03-0459 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #32Back after a short holiday/trip to Australia, the hosts of Moaning Drive Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are back to discuss the week's events in golf. 2020-02-251h 01McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #31A busy week in golf deserves a bumper podcast. Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss everything from the BBC's relationship with golf to the proposed. We discuss the PR effort on behalf of Saudi Arabia, Rory at Torrey Pines and Course set-up in Dubai. And more. 2020-01-291h 11McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #30We're back! Lawrence Donegan catches up with John Huggan in Dubai to discuss the European Tour's desert swing, the proposed world tour for golf, knee-high rough and Tiger's first tournament start of 2020 in San Diego. 2020-01-2559 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #29Here's to 2020. To mark the beginning of the year (if not the golf calendar) Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the great Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to look ahead to the majors and more. Be warned: the chat goes long and deep!2020-01-081h 44McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #28This week Lawrence Donegan is joined by the most controversial man in golf, John 'The Fossil' Huggan, and Mike Clayton to discuss Royal Melbourne, and the President's Cup, plus the enablers who have set Patrick Reed free to do whatever, dude. 2019-12-171h 09McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #27This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan are joined by the great Mike Clayton to discuss events in the world of golf. Aussie Open, Patrick Reed, Presidents Cup, Royal Melbourne. Plenty to talk about!2019-12-101h 32McKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast Special EditionYou can buy Issue #3 of McKellar right now! Podcast host Lawrence Donegan gives listeners a guided tour of the brand new edition of the world best' literary golf journal. Available at mckellarmagazine.com . thanks 2019-12-0514 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #26This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss Phil Mickelson's response to criticism over his announced participation in a golf tournament in Saudi Arabia. The chaps also chat about why Rory McIlroy > Jon Rahm, the Australian Open, and next week's Presidents Cup. 2019-12-0344 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #25Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the week in golf - Dubai, Nedbank, the prospect of a world tour, McIlroy, Fleetwood, Q school and much else besides.2019-11-1955 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #24A brad new episode of Moaning Drive with John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan. Special guest Denis Push discusses his work with Francesco Molinari and his life on Twitter, and joins in on our regular discussion of the week's events in golf. One of the smartest guys in the game. Denis, that is. Not Huggan or Donegan. 2019-11-1258 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #23The latest edition of Moaning Drive. Huggy and Donegan discuss Robert Rock, the HSBC and Christina Kim. Plus, Huggy does the Golf.com PGA Tour players survey (until he gets bored and gives up) 2019-11-0659 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #22Bumper show this week as regulars John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan offer their Moaning Drive 'hot takes' on the Skins game, Nicolas Colsaerts' win in France, the brilliance of Justin Thomas and the uselessness of golf's drugs testing policies.
Now available on all good podcasting platforms. 2019-10-2257 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #21This week Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the European Tour's announcement of a new tournament, the Scandinavian Mixed, in which men and women will compete head to head. Brilliant idea. We also discuss the Italian Open on the ET, Ryder Cup venues and the two things you say to yourself after every shot.2019-10-1559 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #19This week on Moaning Drive ....John Huggan and Lawrence Donegan discuss Rory McIlroy's comments about golf course set-ups on the European Tour + a whole lot else besides. 2019-10-0153 minMcKellarMcKellar Golf Podcast #18The band is back together! In the first of their new weekly episodes on the wide world of golf, Lawrence Donegan and John Huggan discuss the BMW Championship and Sanderson Farms whatever. Plus, a quick look ahead to the Dunhill at St Andrews later this week.2019-09-2445 min