Five Clubs

Gary Williams opens this edition of 5 Clubs by reflecting on Colonial Country Club’s historic place on the PGA TOUR as the tournament celebrates its 80th consecutive year at the same venue. Gary discusses the importance of tradition, the value of iconic venues on the PGA TOUR schedule, and why players — not markets — ultimately drive the success of events. He also previews the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship match play portion, highlights Texas star Farah O’Keefe winning the individual title, and shares thoughts on the future of college golf and player development.

Julie Elion, performance and mental coach, joins Gary to discuss her new book “Mastering Your Mental Game” and the deeper psychological side of performance. Elion shares insights on vulnerability, self-awareness, pressure, anxiety, and how elite athletes navigate difficult moments both on and off the golf course. She also explains how players can reset after adversity, overcome fear-based thinking, and improve performance through honesty and self-examination. The conversation goes far beyond golf and touches on lessons that apply to everyday life, work, and competition.

Aaron Rai, 2026 PGA Championship winner, joins Gary to reflect on the life-changing experience of winning his first major championship. Rai discusses the preparation and mindset that helped him close out the victory, including his elite attention to detail, decision-making under pressure, and the confidence gained from years of disciplined work. He also breaks down key moments from the final round, including crucial shots down the stretch, his strategic approach to the golf course, and the support system around him, including his wife and family. Rai’s thoughtful perspective offers a fascinating look inside the mindset of a major champion.

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

0:00 PGA TOUR Venues
8:08 Women's NCAA Championship
12:00 Julie Elion
27:30 Aaron Rai
44:00 Final Thoughts

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Gary Williams opens this Memorial Day edition of 5 Clubs by reflecting on the meaning of the holiday and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. He then dives into Wyndham Clark’s remarkable final-round 60 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the mental reset that helped fuel his comeback victory, and why the win could mark a major turning point after a difficult stretch in Clark’s career. Gary also discusses Scottie Scheffler’s continued consistency, the changing dynamics of PGA TOUR venues, and the rise of young talent like Blades Brown.

Steve Sands, longtime Golf Channel broadcaster and NBC Sports commentator, joins Gary to preview this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club and explain why iconic venues still matter on the PGA TOUR schedule. Sands also shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler needing to play together more often, the sports fandom of PGA TOUR players, memorable stories involving Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Roger Maltbie, and Arnold Palmer, and why golf’s history and personalities remain such a vital part of the sport.

Steve Burkowski, college golf analyst and one of the leading voices in NCAA golf coverage, joins live from Carlsbad, California to preview the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship. Burkowski breaks down the dominance of Stanford and USC, why Texas could challenge for the national title, and which players are emerging as future LPGA stars. He also discusses the growing international influence in college golf, the USGA’s new player development initiatives, and the evolving landscape of amateur golf in the United States.

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0:00 Recapping the Weekend Winners
17:10 Steve Sands
33:40 Steve Burkowski

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On this edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams dives into a chaotic week in professional golf, breaking down the massive financial and business reporting surrounding the future of LIV Golf. Williams addresses a provocative Bloomberg News report regarding a potential end-of-year bankruptcy filing for the league, discussing what that could mean for high-profile player contracts and the ongoing conversation about potential pathways for players to return to the PGA TOUR. After updating the weekly "Club 5" player power rankings following the latest major championship action, he previews the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and looks ahead to the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Caleb Surratt, LIV Golf player and former University of Tennessee standout, joins the show live from Belgium to reflect on a whirlwind week. Fresh off surviving a grueling 6-for-1 playoff at Dallas Athletic Club to qualify for his first career U.S. Open, Surratt breaks down his exhausting travel schedule as he tees it up on the DP World Tour. He shares invaluable insights into life as a young professional, detailing the immense impact of having veteran superstars Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton as teammates and mentors, while also touching on how he tunes out the off-course noise regarding the future of his league .

Dylan Dethier, senior writer for Golf.com and co-host of The Drop Zone podcast, stops by to break down the biggest winners and storylines coming out of the PGA Championship. Dethier highlights the emotional and career-altering performances of veteran players like Padraig Harrington and Justin Rose, while analyzing the golf world's expectations for Scottie Scheffler heading into windy and firm conditions at Shinnecock Hills. He also offers an inside-baseball look at the governance of the sport, discussing the ongoing friction surrounding the proposed golf ball rollback and the PGA TOUR's shifting content creation rules influenced by players like Bryson DeChambeau.

Gary ends the show with Dogs and Picks of the Week.

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

0:00 Latest on LIV Golf
9:03 Club 5
12:20 Caleb Surratt
26:45 Dylan Dethier
41:40 Dogs & Picks of the Week

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Gary Williams opens this episode of 5 Clubs by breaking down the value and intrigue surrounding Jordan Spieth as he continues searching for a return to contention on the PGA TOUR. Gary reflects on Spieth’s evolution from major champion to one of golf’s most compelling week-to-week storylines, while also examining the significance of Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship and what it says about depth across professional golf. Gary also previews the new “Ask Rory” GolfPass series featuring back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy and shares behind-the-scenes insight into Rory’s unforgettable shot on the 15th hole at Augusta National.

Ron Green Jr., senior writer for Global Golf Post, joins Gary in studio to discuss the overall success of the PGA Championship, the setup at Aronimink, and why the golf course itself became one of the stars of the week. Ron explains why Aaron Rai’s closing stretch was one of the best major championship finishes in recent memory, evaluates the PGA of America’s direction under new leadership, and shares his thoughts on the current state of LIV Golf, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Sean Zak, senior writer for Golf Magazine, gives his perspective on Aaron Rai’s breakthrough major victory and why it could impact future PGA TOUR field-size discussions. Sean also explains why he believes Xander Schauffele is built perfectly for U.S. Open conditions at Shinnecock Hills and weighs in on Jordan Spieth’s current form and the challenge of putting together a complete week against today’s elite competition.

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0:00 Jordan Spieth's value in Golf
10:49 Ron Green Jr.
37:25 Sean Zak

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Gary Williams breaks down Aaron Rai’s breakthrough win at the PGA Championship, a performance that showcased elite ball striking, composure under pressure, and one of the best closing stretches of the season. Gary also examines Rory McIlroy’s missed opportunity after winning The Masters, Jon Rahm’s continued resurgence in major championships, Scottie Scheffler’s short-putting concerns, and why the PGA of America may have delivered one of the most debated and compelling major setups in recent memory.

Brendan Porath, co-founder of Fried Egg Golf, joins 5 Clubs to unpack the biggest moments from the PGA Championship at Aronimink. Porath explains why Aaron Rai’s bunker shot on the 13th hole was the defining moment of the tournament, discusses Rory McIlroy’s struggles on the par-5s, and shares why Jon Rahm appears to be regaining clarity in his major championship form. He also dives deep into the course setup debate, the impact of wind and firm conditions, and why this PGA Championship created so much conversation throughout the golf world.

Gary also revisits a previous conversation with Aaron Rai from The Memorial Tournament, where the new major champion discussed gratitude, perspective, and how mindset can directly impact performance at the highest level of golf. The episode closes with additional thoughts on Scottie Scheffler’s putting, Rory McIlroy’s consistency in major championships, and what lies ahead as the golf world turns its attention toward Shinnecock and the remainder of the major season.

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

0:00 PGA Championship Recap
14:55 Brendan Porath
34:30 Diving into Aaron Rai's win and Scottie Scheffler's Putting

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