Five Clubs

The PGA TOUR has taken its most significant step toward restructuring in years. On today's episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down the two-series model officially unveiled by CEO Brian Rolapp at TPC River Highlands, what it means for players, sponsors, and the future of professional golf, and what critical details are still missing from the picture.
Joining Gary:
Ryan Lavner (GolfChannel.com / Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav) live from the Travelers Championship to discuss the hardline promotion and relegation structure, what the top 90 cutline means for players like Adam Scott, the Challenger Series sponsorship challenge, and where the PGA TOUR's regular season finale should land on the calendar.
Gabby Herzig (The Athletic) on the significance of Tiger Woods appearing in the room, whether the PGA TOUR would ever build a structure that excludes him, what LIV Golf players are likely thinking after Tuesday's announcement, and why the WM Phoenix Open has to be the opening event of the Championship Series.
Keith Stewart (Read the Line) on site at TPC River Highlands breaking down course conditions ahead of the Travelers Championship, plus picks for both the Travelers and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, where the 5 Clubs panel is heavily invested in Nelly Korda.
Plus:
- Brian Rolapp's two-series roadmap explained
- Promotion and relegation comes to American professional golf
- Championship Series vs. Challenger Series: the sponsorship divide
- Match play returns as the postseason finale
- Pine Valley, Cypress Point, Bandon Dunes: where does the final series go?
- Making the regular season champion the automatic Player of the Year
- Tiger Woods and his role in the TOUR's next chapter
- Travelers Championship and KPMG Women's PGA picks with Keith Stewart

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, Channel 92.

0:00 Reaction to the PGA TOUR's News
13:30 Ryan Lavner
26:10 Gabby Herzig
39:05 Keith Stewart

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The PGA TOUR appears poised for its most significant transformation in decades.

On today’s episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down the anticipated changes being announced by new PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp and what they could mean for the future of professional golf. From meritocracy, cuts, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, promotion and relegation, and the possibility of match play in the postseason, the discussion centers on how the TOUR can evolve while preserving its core identity.

Joining Gary:
Rex Hoggard (Golf Channel) from the Travelers Championship to discuss what players are saying about the proposed changes, the future of signature events, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, and whether a two-tier TOUR structure is viable.
Michael Bamberger (Golf Magazine/Golf.com) reflects on the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, fan behavior, golf’s traditions, Arnold Palmer’s influence on the modern TOUR, and why match play may deserve a larger role in professional golf.

Plus:
- Brian Rolapp’s expected PGA TOUR roadmap
- The future of Championship and Challenger Series competition
- Promotion and relegation in professional golf
- Why every elite event may need a cut
- Sponsor exemptions under scrutiny
- U.S. Open reflections from Shinnecock Hills
- Arnold Palmer’s lasting influence on the TOUR
- Could match play return in a major way?

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

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Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion.

On today's episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down Clark's wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills, the challenging environment he faced throughout the final round, and how he managed to outlast the field to claim his second U.S. Open title.

Joining Gary is Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf to discuss:
- Wyndham Clark's championship performance
- Scottie Scheffler's pursuit and what kept him from making a serious Sunday charge
- The atmosphere and fan reaction throughout the final round
- How the USGA handled the Shinnecock Hills setup
- Breakout performances from Sam Burns, Tom Kim, Keith Mitchell, and more
- What this result means heading into the final stretch of the season

Plus, Gary shares his thoughts on the future stars who emerged at Shinnecock, the PGA TOUR's upcoming week under new CEO Brian Rolapp, and Rory McIlroy's continued search for another major championship.

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The 126th U.S. Open Championship is here, and 5 Clubs is kicking off one of the biggest weeks in golf.

Gary Williams previews the challenge awaiting the world's best players at legendary Shinnecock Hills, a venue that has hosted U.S. Opens across three different centuries. Hear analysis on Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, and other contenders heading into championship week.

Special guests include:
- Todd Lewis from Shinnecock Hills
- Ben Crenshaw on the restoration and history of Shinnecock
- Keith Stewart from Read The Line
- USGA President Kevin Hammer
- Paul McGinley

Plus:
- Bud Cauley's emotional first PGA TOUR victory at the RBC Canadian Open
- Weekly winners from around professional golf
- Club 5 rankings heading into the U.S. Open
- Key storylines, course setup discussion, and what makes Shinnecock one of the game's greatest tests

Can Scottie Scheffler complete the career Grand Slam? Can Rory McIlroy add another U.S. Open title? Or will a surprise contender emerge on one of golf's most demanding stages?

Watch now as 5 Clubs gets you ready for U.S. Open week.

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

On this episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams is joined by Mel Reid to break down Nelly Korda’s victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. Reid shares her perspective from Golf Channel’s Live From coverage, discusses the key moments that defined Korda’s week, and explains why this version of Nelly may be the most dangerous yet. They also discuss Charlie Hull’s charge, Allison Lee’s impressive performance, and what could be ahead as the LPGA major season continues.

Later, Justin Leonard joins the show following the announcement that the World Champions Cup will return this December. Leonard discusses taking over as U.S. captain, the unique team format, the importance of camaraderie in senior team golf, and his growing role within the U.S. Ryder Cup leadership structure as a vice captain under Jim Furyk.

Gary also shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s commitment to the Australian Open, the evolving global golf schedule, LIV Golf’s future, this week’s RBC Canadian Open, Dogs of the Week, and the latest Picks of the Week.

Featured Topics:
- Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open
- Mel Reid’s analysis from Riviera
- Charlie Hull’s Sunday charge
- Allison Lee and Gabby Lopez performances
- World Champions Cup returns in December
- Justin Leonard on Team USA captaincy
- Ryder Cup planning with Jim Furyk
- Rory McIlroy and the Australian Open
- RBC Canadian Open preview
- Dogs of the Week & Picks of the Week

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

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