Five Clubs

Gary Williams opens this episode of 5 Clubs by looking back at the weekend winners, including an emotional and inspiring victory by Gary Woodland at the Texas Children's Houston Open. Gary reflects on what the win means, considering everything Woodland has battled through and why it is one of the best stories in golf.

Then Gary is joined by Ron Green Jr., longtime golf writer and columnist, to discuss what has changed to Augusta National Golf Club, how fans and players function without their phones during Masters week, what Rory McIlroy must do to repeat at The Masters, the pressure facing Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, the impact of Fred Ridley on Augusta National, and the latest surrounding Tiger Woods.

Later, Gary welcomes Josh Carpenter, from Sports Business Journal, to break down Season 2 of TGL, whether the league has become over-sponsored, what the future of its television coverage looks like, and the latest business update involving Tiger Woods. Josh also discusses Augusta National’s new player facility, why it is such a smart addition, what it means that Prime Video will be showing the Masters and what that could mean for the future of golf on streaming.
0:00 Weekend Winners
6:35 Gary Woodland
15:15 Ron Green Jr.
31:00 Josh Carpenter
42:46 Final Thoughts

Gary also briefly shares why Michael Thorbjornsen could be a player to watch this week. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

Gary Williams breaks down a packed Wednesday on 5 Clubs, starting with a recap of the TGL Finals and Tiger Woods’ brief return. Plus, the latest on his Masters status and what to realistically expect heading into Augusta.

From there, the focus shifts to the Houston Open and the growing list of players fighting to earn their way into the Masters field.

Amy Rogers from Golf Channel joins from Houston to break down the “tournament within a tournament”, highlighting players on the Masters bubble, including those inside and just outside the Top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. She dives into key names like Nicolai Højgaard, Pierceson Coody, and Rickie Fowler, what they need to do this week, and how the pressure of qualifying impacts performance. Amy also shares insight into the overall vibe on the ground in Houston, from players resetting after a busy stretch to others fine-tuning their games specifically for Augusta.

Curt Byrum, Golf Channel analyst & former PGA TOUR winner, offers a player’s perspective on Memorial Park and why the course setup favors longer hitters. He discusses how firm conditions, limited rough penalties, and scoring opportunities shape the leaderboard, and which players could take advantage. Curt also touches on Brooks Koepka’s recent form, why his iron play and putting are trending, and what it takes mentally to compete this time of year with the Masters looming.

Plus, Gary updates the Club 5 rankings, highlights Cam Young’s rise to the top, and wraps with this week’s picks, sleepers, storylines to watch, and dogs of the week. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

0:00 TGL Finals
4:55 Tiger returning to Augusta
15:25 Amy Rogers
25:55 Curt Byrum

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On this episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down Tiger’s upcoming appearance at TGL and what it could mean heading into Augusta. Is this just a moment, or a real sign he could compete at The Masters?
Sean Zak, Senior Writer at Golf Magazine & Golf.com, joins to share insights from global golf, including LIV Golf’s impact in South Africa and why Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau may be the biggest threats at Augusta. The conversation also dives into Rory McIlroy’s current form and the mental challenge of returning to The Masters after last year’s breakthrough.
Also, Taylor Zarzour joins in-studio to discuss Tiger’s lasting impact, the biggest storylines in 2026 so far, and who is trending heading into the first major of the year.
Later, 21-time professional winner John Cook joins the show to share his perspective on preparing for Major championships, building confidence early in a career, and what it takes to believe you belong at the highest level. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

0:00 Tiger Returning for TGL Finals
13:10 Sean Zak
29:05 Taylor Zarzour
1:11:30 John Cook

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Gary Williams is live from Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth with a full Monday recap on 5 Clubs. He breaks down Matt Fitzpatrick’s win at the Valspar Championship, Bryson DeChambeau’s latest LIV Golf victory, and the biggest storylines from across the game.

Shane Ryan of Golf Digest joins the show to discuss the state of the PGA TOUR, Jon Rahm vs. the DP World Tour, and what the future of the Ryder Cup could look like for Team USA. Brentley Romine of Golf Channel also joins to talk college golf, the impact of NIL, and how it is changing life for both players and coaches.

Gary also shares thoughts from Colonial, one of the most historic venues in American golf, ahead of this week’s top women’s college event and the upcoming Charles Schwab Challenge. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

0:00 Weekend Recap
14:00 Shane Ryan
32:15 Brentley Romine
44:07 Colonial Country Club

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On this Wednesday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams opens the show with a look at the TGL Finals, breaking down one of the more surprising playoff outcomes and what it means moving forward.

Gary is then joined by ESPN's Lead Basketball Analyst, Jay Bilas, for a thoughtful conversation on competition, toughness, and how those traits translate to the game of golf. The two dive into what defines true competitiveness, how elite athletes process failure, and why trust and mindset are critical for success: both in basketball and on the golf course.

Later in the show, Gary shifts to the Valspar Championship, discussing the strength of the field and key storylines from the final leg of the Florida swing. He’s joined by Keith Stewart of Read The Line to break down this week’s picks, trends, and what to watch for at Innisbrook's Copperhead course.

Gary also shares his Picks of the Week, giving his insights on who could contend and why.
5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.

0:00 TGL Finals
11:55 Jay Bilas
43:20 Keith Stewart

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