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Ryan Fox is the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year, and we're breaking down everything from an unforgettable Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Gary Williams is joined by 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem, fresh from Scotland, to discuss Ryan Fox's clutch finish, Cam Young's Sunday charge, Scottie Scheffler's consistency despite a cold putter, and Rory McIlroy's outlook after another major season.

On today's show:

- Ryan Fox's championship-winning finish at Royal Birkdale
- Rich Beem's biggest takeaways from The Open
- Cam Young's runner-up performance
- Scottie Scheffler's incredible major championship consistency
- Rory McIlroy's comments and what's next
- Bryson DeChambeau discussion
- Weekly Winners from around the world of golf

Plus, Gary shares his thoughts on why Royal Birkdale produced one of the most compelling Open Championships in recent memory.

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The countdown continues. The 154th Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale, and today on 5 Clubs, Gary Williams gets you ready for golf's oldest major.
Today's show includes:
A complete field breakdown and picks for the 154th Open, from Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood to Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, JJ Spaun, Patrick Reed and Wyndham Clark
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy on the difference between technical process and artistic performance, with a look back at Tiger Woods' 2000 Open at St Andrews
Gabby Herzig of The Athletic joins to break down just how firm and fast Royal Birkdale is playing, Rory's mindset heading into the year's final major, and the strength of the English contingent chasing a home Claret Jug
A full walkthrough of the biggest course changes since Royal Birkdale last hosted the Open in 2017, hole by hole
Richard Boxall of Sky Sports joins live to add a player's perspective on those changes, plus the story of fracturing his shin mid-round while in contention at the 1991 Open at Birkdale
5 Clubs pool standings and picks from around the contributor group, including Mel Reid, Emilia Duran, and Josh Carpenter of the Sports Business Journal
Who will lift the Claret Jug on Sunday? Let us know your pick in the comments!
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0:00 Eve of The Open Storylines
11:20 Gabby Herzig
26:40 The Updates to Royal Birkdale
31:25 Richard Boxall
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The countdown continues. The 154th Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale, and today on 5 Clubs, Gary Williams gets you ready for golf's oldest major.

Today's show includes:
- A complete preview of Royal Birkdale and the biggest course changes since 2017
- Jordan Spieth reflects on his Open Championship victory and whether he can reach that level again
- Rory McIlroy's pursuit of another Claret Jug after completing the career Grand Slam
- Tim Barter joins live from Royal Birkdale to break down course strategy, conditions, and the players to watch
- Rex Hoggard shares insights from inside the championship, including equipment changes, player reactions, and the week's biggest storylines
- Featured groups, betting favorites, and what firm, fast links conditions could mean for the championship

Who will lift the Claret Jug on Sunday? Let us know your pick in the comments!

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The final men's major of the year is here.

Gary Williams kicks off Open Championship week with a special two-hour edition of 5 Clubs, previewing the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. From the course setup and historic champions to the biggest storylines entering the week, this show gets you ready for one of golf's greatest championships.

In this episode:
- Royal Birkdale preview and what makes the course such a true Open test
- Tom Kim captures the Genesis Scottish Open and enters the week in top form
- Scottie Scheffler's missed cut: cause for concern or just a blip?
- Rory McIlroy's mindset heading into the final major of the season
- Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, and other contenders to watch
- Weekly winners from across professional golf
- John Wood joins the show to relive Jordan Spieth's unforgettable 2017 Open victory and discuss strategy at Royal Birkdale
- Bob Harig breaks down the latest headlines, LIV Golf, fan conduct, and major storylines
- Andrew Coltart and Taylor Zarzour preview the championship, identify sleepers, and make their picks

Who will lift the Claret Jug and become the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year?

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The Wednesday edition of 5 Clubs gets you ready for a loaded week of golf across the globe. Gary Williams previews the Genesis Scottish Open, a star-studded field at Renaissance Club, and the final tune-up before The Open Championship.

Mel Reid joins the show to break down the Amundi Evian Championship, why the course has been a difficult fit for Nelly Korda, the evolution of women’s majors, and which players could contend in France.

Emilia Doran checks in between competitive rounds at the Western Amateur to discuss balancing elite amateur golf and broadcasting, what she learned covering the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open, and how competing helps shape her perspective behind the mic.

Plus, Keith Stewart of Read The Line shares his thoughts on the changes at Renaissance Club, Rory McIlroy’s approach after completing the career Grand Slam, Scottish Open picks, Evian picks, and a look ahead to Open Championship week.

Also on the show:
- Chris Gotterup returning to Scotland after his breakthrough win
- Featured groups to watch at the Genesis Scottish Open
- The biggest storylines heading into the Amundi Evian Championship
- Dogs of the Week
- Picks of the Week

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