MUSINGS ON GOLF

As we look back at Ryan Fox's victory at The Open here on "Musings on Golf," we encourage you to look ahead and purchase a terrific book, "Fairways and Greens: A Novel," by Rich Poggi.
"Foxy" wasted no time in sealing his first major title, while the storylines abounded last week, with the drama produced by Bryson DeChambeau and the ensuing reaction from Rory McIlroy. Scottie Scheffler getting a free drop for a ball he never found! And so close again for Sam Burns and Cameron Young. 
And what about Doug Parker, who was once destined for PGA Tour stardom? Poggi nails it with the father-son dynamic Doug Parker's in this character-driven story of family, rediscovery, and second chances, all set against a game that has a way of revealing the truth about people when it matters most.

Many great baseball players have also found considerable success playing golf, but only Jim Kaat has a unique distinction in golf that goes far beyond anything that any other baseball player (or anyone) has ever accomplished. 
Jim's 283 career wins earned him election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and he spent 22 seasons calling games for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. 
So many great stories from the southpaw, plus you'll hear from Rory McIlroy, and about Tommy Fleetwood, Arnold Palmer, Walter Hagen, and my late podcast partner, Bob Bubka, as we get set for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

It is the Major Championship for celebrity golfers, and NFL great Brian Urlacher is getting his game in shape for the American Century Championship this weekend at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada.
Join the University of New Mexico legend for a terrific talk about his playing days at Soldier Field, watching Caleb Williams lead the Bears now, and his expectations when NBC Sports, Peacock and NBCSN showcase the 90-player field that also includes Stephen Curry, Tony Romo, Charles Barkley, and Annika Sorenstam. 
Tighten up that chin strap for a ride with Brian Urlacher, on "Musings on Golf."

As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, with the biggest sporting event in the world on our shores right now, we are joined by Rick Horrow, "The Sports Professor."
Rick, a Harvard Law School graduate. is a pioneer in the business of sports. With his fast-paced style, Rick talks about the massive dollars (and Euros) behind the PGA Tour, the four major golf championships and the Ryder Cup.
He also goes deep on the NFL, and pays tribute to his Dad through a new collaboration with Jack Nicklaus.
Buckle up to talk green, and get out some red, white and blue, with Rick Horrow on "Musings on Golf."

Talk about a tough crowd!
They don't come too much harsher than the galleries that Wyndham Clark had to endure in winning his second U.S. Open, on Long Island. Yes, Clark made a terrible mistake at Oakmont last year, but he has owned up to it and he proved how resilient he is in holding off Scottie Scheffler and others at Shinnecock Hills. 
Join Mark as he takes you "inside the ropes" in reporting on his 35th U.S. Open. Plus, find out the details on the entirely new look for the PGA Tour starting in 2028.