The 19th Hole Golf Show

This week's 19th Hole Golf Show features discussion of the party at TPC Scottsdale known as the Wasted Open. Also, we talk about our new Tiger-only blog and his statement. Finally, we touch on the LPGA Tour season to date and the making of LPGACam on Waggle Room.

This week's 19th Hole Golf Show features one of my favorite golf writers, Jason Sobel from ESPN. I recap my visit to the PGA Show in Orlando: the good and the bad. Also, we touch on the Doug Barron situation and the Desert Swing event in Doha, Qatar this weekend.

We begin the season by recapping the action of the first two weeks on the PGA Tour with Golf Channel's Jerry Foltz and Alan Shipnuck from Sports Illustrated - including news on Pavingate!

In our finale episode for 2009, we talk about the Tiger Woods situation, interview Global Golf Post's Jim Nugent, and 2009 Masters runner-up Kenny Perry about the season that was and his future.

We start the show by discussing the HSBC Champions and LPGA Mizuno Classic. Then we talk with top 100 teacher Charlie King about how he plans to change golf instruction. And, finally, we talk with legendary golfer Tom Watson about a host of subjects, including Turnberry.

We start the show by talking about the vote for Olympic golf and the potential end of the Race to Dubai. Tiger's swing coach Hank Haney joins me to talk Pres Cup, v grooves, and Olympic golf. Finally, we update you on the LPGA Tour Commish search - someone is out - and the unfortunate timing of the PGA and LPGA Tour events last weekend.

We talk about the first leg of the PGA Tour Playoffs at The Barclays, Liberty National, and the field. Jordan Thomas joins me to talk about his advocacy and fundrasising for issues facing child amputees and his connection to golf. Finally, Golfweek's Sean Martin pops in from Tulsa to speak with Ryan about the US Amateur and who to look out for at Southern Hills.

We preview the PGA Championship by first talking about Hazeltine and its lack of natural defenses. It brings many more players into contention than you think. TNT course reporter Billy Kratzert then stops by to give us his thoughts on the championship and slow play. Finally, we talk about Michelle Wie's positive summer of '09, the loss of another LPGA event, and how the Euro Tour may be in even worse shape than they are.

Ryan kicks off the show by highlighting what the major storylines are on day one of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational - namely Phil and Tiger. We then turn to the subject of the Solheim Cup picks, buzz around Michelle Wie, and if some of that is lost by having an empty schedule this week. Finally, AmEx VP Courtney Kelso joins me to talk about the ways they're partnering with the PGA of America to enhance the fan experience with free stuff at Hazeltine.

We discuss the RBC Canadian Open and Mike Weir's chances to win his national title. Then we replay the Stewart Cink PGA Tour teleconference so you can hear from the Open Champion in his own words about winning the Open and the playoff with Tom Watson. Finally, we touch on two majors tournaments overseas this weekend - the Senior British Open with Tom Watson and the Evian Masters on the LPGA Tour.

Ryan talks about Tom Watson, Ben Curtis, and Tiger Woods to review round one of the Open at Turnberry. SBJ's golf reporter Jon Show joins to discuss the LPGA's future with Marsha Evans at the helm. And Golf Digest's fashion guru Marty Hackel joins me to talk scripting, new trends, and we invent a golf shoe that will tell you when youre tempo is off.

Ryan talks with author Eric Adelson about his new book on Michelle Wie. We discuss Wie's career, the influence of her family on her career, where she is today, and how Twitter has allowed Michelle to open up and display her personality.

We go over the results of the LPGA Championship and talk about how Anna Nordqvist calmed her nerves to win her first title and major. Golf Channel's Rich Lerner and I sit down to talk about the US Open, USGA, and all kinds of golf topics. Champ Tour legend Jim Colbert joins me to preview the US Open and talk about his work with Jim Kelly at the US Open for DirecTV.

Ryan kicks off the show by talking about the St. Jude Classic and the returns of Phil Mickelson and John Daly, and just how different they are. Golf World Senior Writer Ryan Herrington (ha, another Ryan!) joins me to preview the field of the US Open and the players most likely to win at Bethpage. Finally, we talk about day one of the McDonald's LPGA Championship - the action on the course and off of it.

We talk about the two great events this week in the Memorial and the State Farm Classic. Also, we touch on just how cool the Memorial Skins Game was. Ryan talks with USGA setup chief Mike Davis about the Open, his influences, and V grooves. Finally, PGA Tour pro Billy Andrade joins us to talk about he and Brad Faxon's CVS Charity Classic.