Host Michael Williams recaps the 2024 U.S. Open and reviews how he and Rees Jones picked the winner AND winning score! Special guest Irish Mnister of Sport, Art and Culture Catheirne Martin and Omni Homestead Managing Director Mark Spadoni talk about the explosion of destination golf travel.

The 124th U.S. Open Champioship is this week at the iconic Pinehurst #2! Host Michael Williams is joined in this episode by "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones to talk about his personal connection to the course, what makes it special and his predictions for what will ahppen this week. It's a master class in golf by one of the legends of the game..don't miss it!

Established in 2010, Club Champion has grown from a regional three-studio fitting business to a trusted golf club fitting expert with locations in every major golf market nationwide, featuring Tour-level fittings designed by Master Fitter and Builder Nick Sherburne, the company’s founder.

Club Champion employs over 220 team members, including roughly 150 fitters nationwide. Recently, their team calculated that they can offer golfers 65,000 different club combinations, a dizzying number that showcases the depth of their product offering. Hear how variety and expert fitting combine to make golfers better.

Williams also pays tribute to Joe Hardy, the beloved businessman and golf patron who passed away recently at the age of 100. 

CHAPTERS:
[00:20] Show Open 
[1:25] Tribute to Joe Hardy
[8:45] Cassandra Bausch
[13:10] The Club Champion Experience
[17:20] 65,000 Combinations
[22:00] Cost and Availability

Golf has always been a favorite pastime for celebrities. From Frank Sinatra to Alice Cooper, celebs have found golf to be a place for fun and escape from the spotlight. Nick Jonas, one of the most talented and versatile entertainers around, is a passionate fan of golf and  plays as often as he can. 

Jonas is also a fan of fashion, and he expresses his love for both in a new apparel collection that he has designed for PXG. Jonas is a member of Scottsdale National Golf Club (AZ) which is owned by PXG founder Bob Parsons and his wife Renee. Renee is also the President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel, and she collaborated with Jonas for an exciting and unique line of clothing and accessories. "It's always been a dream of mine to combine my love of fashion and of golf," said Jonas at the grand opening of the PXG pop up store in New York City. "I think we have created a line that has a classic feel with a modern touch." 

"It's super exciting for us to be working with Nick," said Parsons. "Through our collaboration, we look forward to introducing PXG to a whole new set of customers." 

In this episode of The 19th Hole, host Michael Williams talks with Renee Parsons and Nick Jonas about their love of golf and fashion, and their exciting new partnership.

My dear friend Mark Parsinen, who died suddenly and tragically a few years ago, was a student of the game who loved life and loved golf. We would often have conversations about how golf was like life, full of highs and lows, rewards and penalties. I cherish those conversations as a watch the 150th edition of the Open Championship in St. Andrews, a town that Mark made his home for a number of years while he built the modern classic course Kingsbairns. The Open is now the final major of the year a fitting place in the rota because it brings the game back to its origins, its essence. It brings the game to links golf. 

I love links golf because it really is like life. American style parkland courses are what we’d like life to be, all manicured and perfect. American golf says that if you do good things, good things will happen. Hit it far, hit it close and you will succeed. But links golf is different. You can hit a “perfect shot” and get a disappointing or even a disastrous result. All you can do is find your ball and try again. In links golf, there are a variety of ways to reach the goal and a 25-year old and an 85-year old can make par in wildly different ways. The weather can change an easy task into an impossible one, and that is totally our of your control. Just like life, you do your best and carry on. 

St. Andrews is the ultimate golf course because it is the original laboratory for the game. It has charmed and challenged players for over 400 years. But even more than that, it is a representation of the human experience and how year after year, generation after generation, the challenges and pleasures of life remain the same and they can be found in the sandy, undulation soil of a links golf course.

There is a long list of movies that have been done where golf is a central theme. The list of quality movies in that genre is considerably shorter.  There are a couple of golf comedies that generate a large audience; Caddyshack and Tin Cup probably foremost among them. But for golf movies with a more serious story line, making a quality film is harder than hitting a 1-iron in cold weather.

But a new film breaks that mold. Phantom of the Open, starring Academy Award-winning actor mark Rylance is a new release that tells the story of Maurice Flitcroft, a humble crane operator from the north of England whose first encounter with golf inspired him to enter the British Open. The results are the very definition of tragic-comic, with Flitcroft posting a score that looked more like the high temperature in Death Valley. Undaunted, Flitcroft endures the jeers of the golf establish, fans and even his own family to continue express his love for the game through competition.

Writer Simon Farnaby says that the story is appealing because it isn’t really a story about golf. “Maurice Flitcroft was thought to be kind of a clown. But he was actually an intelligent, well-read man. He loved his family and he loved golf, and the movie is about his two loves.”

Phantom has opened to broad critical appeal and will be in wide release in the United Steles in the summer of 2022. It is a heart-warming story about a man who’s love for golf is equal parts pure and relentless. His game is rank amateur, but his spirit is Hall of fame.

Go Daddy and PXG founder Bob Parsons sat down for an exclusive interview with host Michael Williams at the newest PXG location in suburban Washington, DC. Parsons talks about his motivations and inspirations as  an entreprenuer and a golfer, and how he has been so sccessful in such a short period of time in golf. Parsons is remarkaly open about is past struggles, the importance of the mlitary in his life and his vision for PXG as the best golf club and apparel manufacturer in the world. Parsons is a true visionary and he is in rare form in this exclusive conversation in The 19th Hole. 

Also in this episode, Williams is on fire with his take on the LIV Tour and Greg Norman's most recent comments about the tour, its association with the regime of Saudi Arabia and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Williams gives his unique take on both the business and moral integrity of the tour, and takes on the idea that golf is "a force for good". You won't want to miss this passionate take on the hottest subject in golf!

The PGA Tour is back in Washington, DC as the Wells Fargo Championship comes to town. Held at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms just across the street from Congressional Country Club in Bethesda. MD, The Wells Fargo features a strong field including Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele and local star Greg Odom, Jr. of Howard University. On this week’s episode, host Michael Williams talks about the impact of professional golf on his hometown, especially on young people.

This week’s guests include Ryan Dotters of Full Swing Golf, the game-changing launch monitor used by Tiger Woods. Also features Brian Dillman of Miha Bodytec, a revolutionary new exercise system that uses pulsed electricity to replace heavy weight training.

Hit the play below above to listen, and look for more new episodes of "The 19th Hole with Michael Williams" on the Morning Read Podcast Network!

Galvin Green is known as the premier maker of golf outerwear. US Operations Director Tom Romano joins host Michael Williams to talk about how Galvin Green is now leading the way in producing top quality gaments while setting the standard for sustainability in golf. Also features former LPGA Commissioner Charlie Mechem and his new book, "Arnie and Jack: Stories of My Long Friendship With Two Remarkable Men".

Host Michael Williams takes a ride out West to discover the joys of golf in Mesquite, Nevada. Located just outside Las Vegas, Mesquite delivers a great experience and exception value just minutes from The Strip...especially by helicopter! Going Williams are guests Christian Adderson of Mesquite Golf and Bryan Kroten of Maverick Helicopters.

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts a packed show featuring Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak with a review of the 2025 golf season, including where Sottie Scheffler ranks among all-time greats, the future of LIV Golf and Schupak's prediction for this year's highly anticipated Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black G.C. (NY). Show also features Clay Simpson of SkyGolf and Stephen Bell of Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal, Ireland.

In this episode, award winning host Michael Williams talks with KemperSports CRO Steve Skinner about the state of golf as a business, discussing the state of the game now and what it must do to maintain it's current record levels of popularity. Also features Joe Domek of Bunker Hill Farms, one of the most exclusive properties in golf, talking about what makes Bunker Hill Farms so special and carrying on the vision of the late founder Mike Domek.

Whether it's delightful or frightful outside, award-winning host Michael Williams has you covered! this week's guests include Lou Delfina of Galvin Green and Nick Zaloga of Lansdowne Resort.

Host Michael Williams talks about his two passions, golf and soccer (football!) with the famed broadcaster Robbie Mustoe. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne talking about the amazing growth of Club Champion and what's next in the golf club fitting business.

Award-winning host Michael Williams shares stories of his latest trip to Ireland and how you can plan yours with Tourism Ireland Executive Vice President North Ametica & Australia/NZ Alison Metcalfe. Also features Golf District CEO Josh Segal on how his new product is making more round avalable for more players.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction
• (00:09:30) - Alison Metcalfe
• (00:28:00) - Josh Segal

In this very special edition of the 19th Hiole with Michael Williams, USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer talks about the 2025 U.S. Open at storied Oakmont Country Club just outside Pittsburgh, PA. Bodenhamer, who sets the up the U.S. Open courses, gives his unique perspective on what makes Oakmont one of the best and most difficult courses in the world, what changes have been made for this edition of the Open and what it takes to bring an event like this to the world. Bodenhamer also gives his thoughts on what players wlll have to do to win, along with his favorite holes at Oakmont. This is one edition of the 19th Hole you don't want to miss!

In this episode, award-winning host Michael Williams gives his preview of the 2025 U.S. Open and the magificent Oakmont Contry Club course. His special guest is the acclaimed golf course archtecht "The Open Doctor", Rees Jones, who gives history, insight and his prediction for the winner and the winning score!

Award-winng host Michael Williams talks with two of the most influential people in golf. Matt Ginella of Golf Digest and The Golf Channel talk about his new latest project and everything else glf realated. Also features Stephanie Luttrell of Titelist talking about the revolutionary GT series drivers/fairway metals and her fascinating career.

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts two greats of the game. Hall of Fame golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II talks about Rory, the Masters and all things golf. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne on the explosive growth of club fitting and how it will impact the game.

It was a groundbreaking and earthshaking 2025 Masters for newly crowned career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, and award-winning host Michael Williams breaks down the things that made this win one for the ages. Also features acclaimed golf course architect Agustin Pizá about the historic events at Augusta and the future of course design. And don't miss the "earthshaking" moment when an earthquake makes its way onto the show along with Williams and Pizá!

It's a tradition like no other, and The 19th Hole with Michael Williams is celebrating the first major championship of the year with a range of wonderful guests. First up with award-winning host Michael Willams is Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland talking about the magic that is golf in Ireland.

Host Michael Williams explores the lates in sticks (clubs) and stones (clubs) with Taylor Hull and Brent Clement of Honma Golf, and Frederick Waddell of Pinnacle Golf.

Award-winning host Michael Williams features Miura Golf Chief Operating Officer Bill Holowaty in a fascinating dive into the legendary Miura Golf brand and their one-of-a-kind golf clubs. The discussion covers the founding and early accomplishments of Miura, the allure of the Miura brand and a rundown of their current offerings. Also features Stephan Guertler of My Golf Concierge on playing golf on the European continent, and Kayla Forschler of Bunker Hill Farms Golf Course (IL).

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:42) - Bill Holowaty - Miura Golf
• (00:40:55) - Stephan Guertler - My Golf Concierge
• (01:01:10) - Kayla Forschler - Bunker Hill Farms

"America's Coach" Michael Breed joins award-winning host Michael Williams to talk about all things golf, including the current popularity of the game with the public and the state of the professional game. Breed also gives hot takes on a range of issues including scaling back the golf ball, how people actually learn to be better and his must-listen opinion on the controversy over fan behavior at the Ryder Cup and who should be held responsible. You won't want to miss this very special episode of the 19th Hole!

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:10) - Michael Breed part 1
• (00:18:48) - Michael Breed part 2

Chief Markeritng Officer and VP of Sales Jason Kychek joins award-winning host Michael Williams to celebrate the legendary Casa de Campo's 50th anniversary as they discuss the many attractions at the top-rated golf resort in the Carribean. Also features Phil Immordino of the Indoor Golf Alliance and junior golf coach Scott Holmes of 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn, VA. 

Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts the 38th President of the PGA of America Ted Bishop for a remarakble one on one discussiun about the status of the game of golf including the recently completed Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black (NY). Bishop tells how the event was brought to Bethpage under his leadership, the preparations that went into the event and his opinion on whether current leadership should be held responsible and resign because of the blowback from the event. This very special edition of The 19th Hole is a must-listen for any fan of golf!

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:54) - 38th PGA President Ted Bishop

Award-winning host Michael Williams reviews the highs and lows of the European victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course (NY). Special guest Golfweek Senior Writer Adam Schupak gives his views of the week, including the unquestioned brilliance of the Euros on Friday and Saturday, the grit of the USA team on Sunday and the highly questionable behavior of fans during the entire event.

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:03:23) - Ryder Cup analysis
• (00:27:00) - Adam Schupak

Join award-winning host Michael Wiliams for a very special interview with "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones. Jones gives a hole-by-hole analysis of the masterful A.W. Tillinghast design that he perfected for modern play. Jones also gives his prediction for who will win the most coveted trophy of golf. Also features CEO Randy Peitsch of Super Stroke, giving his insight into the astonishing growth and amazing future of the company.

• (00:00:00) - A Special Day at Bethpage
• (00:14:15) - Rees Jones
• (01:14:00) - Randy Peitsch

To celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Hole, award-winnig host Michael Willliams welcomes back the great Bob Vokey of Titleist. Vokey discusses the continued importance of the short game both to the long-hitting pros and the amateur, the best wedge players he ever saw and his latest offerings in the revered SM wedge line. Also features Chris Anderson of Nemcolin Resort, talking about the special attractions that golfers (and non-golfers!) can find there.

Award-winning host Michael Williams features an exclusive interview with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague. the interview covers the unprecedented popularity of golf, and the mission of the PGA in growing the popularity and availability of the game. Mr. Sprague also addresses the recent controversy at the Ryder Cup and what the officials are doing to prevent a repeat at Adare Manor in 2027.

• (00:00:00) - Show open
• (00:02:36) - Derek Sprague
• (00:30:15) - Agustin Pizá

Award-winning host Michael Williams highlights golf travel in this edition of The 19th Hole. Features Anthony Holder (PGA), Director of Golf at Horsehoe Bay Resort (TX) and Jevon Roberts, Assisstant Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship talking about the tourney and the destination.

• (00:00:00) - Show Open
• (00:03:25) - Anthony Holder
• (00:25:00) - Jevon Roberts - Bermuda

Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with PXG Chief Operating Officer Brad Schweigert about the history of the company, its new line of superb golf clubs and the "aura" that surrounds the industry's most unique brand. Also features golf course architect, golf consultant and historian Bradley Kein about the highs and lows of the 2025 golf season and his recommendations on courses not to miss!

• (00:00:00) - Show open
• (00:03:17) - Brad Schweigert - PXG
• (00:32:55) - Bradley Klein

Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:06:15) - Blue Tees Golf
• (00:30:00) - Eastside Golf

Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson talking about his recent work in Myrtle Beach and the current trends he is seeing in golf course design. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:40) - Tracy Conner-MBAGCOA
• (00:16:10) - Brandon Johnson

Award winning host Michael Williams hosts Casa de Campo Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gangon for a wonderful conversation on the past, present and future of one of the most iconic names in destination golf. Also features legendary golf innovator Vikash Sanyal and his latest entry into the game, the revolutionaary Chamber Putter system and how it promises to change how golf is played. 

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:48) - Gilles Gagnon
• (00:28:15) - Vikash Sanyal

Award winning host Michael Williams features Jason Haga of Never Miss Your Shot Golf on their revolutionary way to make a golf memory last a lifetime on the golf course. Also features Bob Dugan of Thorguard on how their technology saves rounds and saves lives. 

• (00:00:00) - Welcome
• (00:02:30) - Jason Haga
• (00:22:20) - Bob Dugan

Award-winning Journalist Michael Williams is joined by Bud Garmany of the renowned golf travel company Garmany Golf to talk about the current trends that are driving the new influx of golfers in the game. Also features VP of Sales for Motocaddy Andy Warren talking about the dramatic increase in the use of electric carts in the U.S. and details on new product for the global market leader.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:03:47) - Bud Garmany
• (00:25:50) - Motocaddy

Award winning host Michael Williams is back from the PGA Show and is joined by Head of Experiential Marketing & National Partnerships at Lexus Nicole Peterson to talk about the exceptional automobiles that Lexus produces and how the company has connected so closely to championship golf. Also features Global Director, Product & Marketing at Wilson Golf Markus McCaine talking about the company's acclaimed new DYNAPWR irons.

Award-winning host Michael Williams welcomes Rees Jones and Owen Parry, the visionaries behind the spectacular TPC Danzante Bay Golf Course at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico. Williams analyzes the mission and vision of the course with Parry, and discusses the signature holes and current trends in golf with Jones. 

• (00:00:00) - Welcome
• (00:04:28) - Owen Parry
• (00:43:04) - Rees Jones

Award-winning host Michael Williams presents an exclusive one-on-one interview with NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan reviweing the great rise of golf and what's in store for the game in 2026 and beyond. Also features The 19th Hole Holiday Gift Guide!

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:02:15) - Greg Nathan, NGF
• (00:43:24) - Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and enjoy a trip to Scotland!

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:09:10) - Jess Beers - Kissimmee (FL) Golf
• (00:26:30) - Lauren Buie - Jekyll Island Golf
• (00:51:10) - Nikki McLean and Yves Lemarchand - Golf in Scotland

Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf.

• (00:00:00) - Opening
• (00:07:15) - John Scott Lewinski - PGA Championship
• (00:35:45) - David Southworth
• (01:01:00) - John Novosel - Bushnell Golf

Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf market.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:04:05) - Brian Alley - Primland
• (00:24:10) - Tom Gocke - KRADUL Golf

Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness products that is dedicated to the legacy of the great Arnold Palmer.

• (00:00:00) - Open
• (00:02:00) - Andy Johnston - Sentosa GC
• (00:22:20) - Garrett Perdue - Arnie's

Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new venture into the world of premium accessories.

• (00:01:50) - James Ledford - Golf Pride
• (00:26:00) - Deb Bennett - Orkai