The bunkered Golf Podcast

Six-time major champion, former world No.1, hall of famer, and knight of the realm Sir Nick Faldo joins this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   The all-round legend discusses the continued growth of his junior programme the Faldo Series, a new virtual golf competition he’s running, Rory McIlroy’s Masters hope, the late Seve Ballesteros, Christmas dinner, and much more.  Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce discuss Jon Rahm’s decision to skip the DP World Tour Championship (again), what Donald Trump’s return to the White House might mean for golf, and whether or not Bernhard Langer is one of golf’s most underrated players of all time.   And that’s just for starters.  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel         Tune-in now!           ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                      Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

As 2024 inches towards a close, it has been another miserable year for 15-time major champion Tiger Woods. So, what does 2025 have in store for him?  Michael, Bryce and Alex debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  How often will he play? Will he be tempted to join the Champions Tour when he turns 50 in December ‘25? Will TGL be a help or a hindrance to him? Will he (whisper it) call it a day?  Elsewhere, the guys discuss proposed changes to the PGA Tour, reports that a billion-dollar peace deal to finally unite the men’s game is on the table, and much more.  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel        Tune-in now!          ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                     Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s that time of year when playing privileges for next season are decided – and, for many of the game’s best-known pros, it’s shaping up to be a worrying few months.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce reflect on the end of the regular DP World Tour season where Eddie Pepperell, Oliver Wilson and David Law were amongst those who lost their cards. What now for those players? And what kind of season has it been for the DP World Tour?  Speaking of Q-School, LIV Golf has announced details of a big change to its Promotions event – and its critics are loving it.   Plus, the latest on the Hailey Davidson saga and how to deal with people you catch cheating.  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel       Tune-in now!         ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                 ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The cost of admission for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage has been confirmed – and it’s nothing short of outrageous.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss this development, the reasons for it and they wonder if Patrick Cantlay might have a point...  Elsewhere, is Greg Norman about to be replaced as the CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf? If so, what kind of legacy does he leave?   And what can struggling golf clubs do to stave off the threat of potential closure?   Get all this and more on the latest episode of golf’s most opinionated podcast.  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel      Tune-in now!        ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship created no shortage of talking points. Should dogs be allowed on golf courses? Does Bob Mac have a point about the 17th at St Andrews needing blown up? Is his (and others') swearing getting out of control? Is Bryce responsible for the new Old Tom Morris statue in St Andrews? And, oh yeah... what should we make of Jay Monahan and Yasir Al Rumayyan playing golf together?  Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss all of those points on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about a golf course closing to visitors next summer, as well as an explainer of the new ‘winter rules’ and a return of 'Sadie Says'. Can a six-year-old outsmart Bryce and Alex? One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel      Tune-in now!        ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Filming is well under way on Happy Gilmore 2.   So, on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Alex take a deep dive into the long-awaited sequel to the ‘90s golf caper.  Which characters are making a return? Is Rory McIlroy really going to make a cameo? When’s it out? Did Michael really have the idea for it first?  The guys discuss all of this and much more.   Elsewhere, the Presidents Cup ended with a familiar result – but was this year’s match enough of a contest to suggest there’s a future for the event?  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel      Tune-in now!        ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

This week, for one week only, The bunkered Podcast is bleeding black and gold.   Michael, Bryce and Alex preview the Presidents Cup, taking place at Royal Montreal Golf Club. Is this the week the Internationals finally snap their losing streak? What happens to the match if they don’t? Has the US sabotaged itself by banning LIV golfers?   Elsewhere, the guys look back on the BMW PGA Championship and another near-miss for Rory, whilst also weighing up Ian Poulter’s chances of fulfilling his dream of becoming the European Ryder Cup captain.   Plus... what’s your biggest golf ick? The guys discuss theirs (in some detail).  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel     Tune-in now!       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                               ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

U-S-A! U-S-A! Or something like that.  For the first time since 2017, the United States have won the Solheim Cup. Where did it all go right for Stacy Lewis and her star-studded side? More to the point, where did it all go wrong for a Suzann Pettersen-led Europe?  Michael and Bryce pick apart all the big talking points on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Spoiler alert: they HATE the captains and vice-captains dancing on the first tee...  Elsewhere, what now for Tiger after his latest surgery? How does Rory McIlroy bounce back from yet another near-miss? And which golfers would feature in our ultimate Big Brother house?  Plus don't miss our exclusive Presidents Cup competition!  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel    Tune-in now!      ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s Solheim Cup week once again – but Europe are not going for their fourth consecutive win, right? Right?!  That’s just one of the many Very Important Questions answered on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Michael, Bryce and Alex look forward to this week’s clash at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, taking a deep dive into each team, their captains and pretty much everything else.  Plus, is Jon Rahm really about to pass up the chance to play in the Ryder Cup? What’s the real motive behind Rory and Scottie’s match with Brooks and Bryson? And does anybody know Doja Cat’s actual name?  One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel   Tune-in now!     ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                             ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Rory McIlroy’s comments about wanting to play less golf next year have prompted some people to suggest that the Irishman could be about to perform the mother of all U-turns and join LIV Golf.   Is that really a possibility? Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss that prospect on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there’s praise for $62million man Scottie Scheffler, frustration over the FedEx Cup, a salute to Catriona Matthew and the Solheim Cup team, and an absolutely massive spider.   Plus, Twin Atlantic frontman Sam McTrusty joins us to discuss the band’s new album Meltdown – out now – as well as golf in Canada and Bob MacIntyre tattoos. One last thing... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel  Tune-in now!    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews brought the curtain down on golf’s major season for 2024 – but did it also shine a light on some of the challenges the women’s realm of the sport is facing?   Disappointing crowds, not enough media coverage, lots of retirement chatter... all were on show throughout the week and, whilst some people would gladly turn a blind eye to that, The bunkered Podcast will not. Because that’s not how you solve problems.   On this week’s episode, Michael and Bryce discuss all the above, whilst also praising the extraordinary Lydia Ko who is, at long last, a major champ once again.  The guys also get into the Matt Fitzpatrick driver debacle, Keegan Bradley’s playing-captain prospects, and (of course) the big Oasis reunion. No, for real.  Plus... join our Audience Panel and help shape the future of bunkered. Find out more at www.bunkered.co.uk/audiencepanel Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                       ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Anthony Kim was once one of the world's most exciting, talented and recognisable young golfers.  Between 2006 and 2012, he won multiple times on the PGA Tour, inspired the US to Ryder Cup glory, reached sixth on the world rankings, and broke records at Augusta National.  Then he walked away without explanation.  For 12 years, nobody knew where he was. Sightings of him were few and far between. He as good as vanished until the LIV Golf League persuaded him to return this year.   Where has he been all this time? What convinced him to end his exile? And more to the point, what comes next?  AK answers those questions on this week's episode of The bunkered Podcast - his FIRST major one-on-one chat on this side of the pond.   Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce discuss Lydia Ko completing the Olympics ‘medal slam’, weigh in on the fuss caused by Trump Turnberry’s £1,000 green fee, and discuss the three golf-related items they would want with them if they were stranded on a desert island.   It’s another bumper episode.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                      ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well, well, well. Who saw that coming! The men’s Olympic golf competition was right up there with the very best tournaments staged all year.  Michael and Alex reflect on an epic week at Le Golf National.   Does the format work? Would it really be better with amateurs? Could this event, in time, become as big as a major?  Plus, how good is Scottie Scheffler? What now for Tommy Fleetwood? And was Jon Rahm’s collapse really one of the “biggest chokes of the year”?  Michael also reflects on his recent visit to the LIV UK event at JCB Golf & Country Club, whilst Alex lives up to his reputation as bunkered’s resident Bradley Walsh.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                      ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen – it's time for Open Sunday.   Michael, live from Royal Troon, and Bryce, live from his man cave, are here to set the stage for the final round of the 152nd edition of the championship.   Will leader Billy Horschel seal the deal to win his first major? Who from the chasing pack is most likely to snatch the Claret Jug from him? How far back is too far back? Which one of the four amateurs left in the field will win the Silver Medal?   The guys consider all of these points and more. LFG!  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                       ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                     ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                       ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Shane Lowry is the man to beat heading into the weekend at The 152nd Open – but, for many of the game’s top players, the fight for the Claret Jug is over for another year.  On today’s Open Commute, recorded live in the media centre at Royal Troon, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry reflect on a dramatic, incident-packed Friday.  Can Lowry finish the job and win his second Claret Jug? What now for Rory McIlroy? Will Tiger show up at Royal Portrush next year? And how gutsy was that fightback by Bob Mac?  Get all this and more on our Round 2 recap.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                      ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                    ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                      ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                           Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well... who saw all that coming?!  A quite remarkable first round of The 152nd Open is in the books and Michael and Alex are here to look back on it all.   Can Shane Lowry ride his early momentum to win a second Claret Jug? Where did it all go wrong for Rory? Why does Bryson not have answers to the questions posed by links golf?! And Tiger... sigh!   Tune-in now ahead of Round 2!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                     ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                     ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                          Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! It’s time for The 152nd Open to get under way!  Before it does, Michael and Alex have your latest Open Commute live from Royal Troon, featuring reaction to R&A chief Martin Slumbers’ comments about Muirfield, some thoughts on Bob Mac, an interesting meeting with a legend’s family, and loads more.   Particularly if you’re heading to the golf course on Thursday, shove this right in your ears!  The Open Commutes are available every morning this week wherever you get your podcasts.     Tune-in now!    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                      ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                    ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                    ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

We’re another day closer to The 152nd Open getting under way – and there is a LOT to talk about on today’s episode of the Open Commute.  Michael, Bryce and Alex react as Tiger Woods claps back at Colin Montgomerie’s retirement remarks, as well as thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s presser, Bryson DeChambeau’s new-found star power, the pick of the tee times, and more.  The Open Commutes are available every morning this week wherever you get your podcasts.    Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                     ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                        Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Here we go again: the Open Commutes are back!  Michael McEwan and Alex Perry reflect on a busy first day at Royal Troon for The 152nd Open.   Michael details what he saw – and liked – about Tiger Woods after following the three-time major champ for his first practice round, there’s praise for Robert MacIntyre after his remarkable Scottish Open win, and the guys share their first impressions of the course and which players it might suit.   The Open Commutes will be available every morning this week wherever you get your podcasts.   Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                       Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

And just like that, the final men’s major of the season is upon us – and what an epic it’s shaping up to be.  Join Michael, Bryce and Alex as they preview The 152nd Open at Royal Troon.  Where will the championship be won and lost? Can Rory bounce back from his US Open heartbreak? Does Bryson have the game to make it two major wins in a row? Does Tiger have a prayer of making the cut?  Get all this and so much more in this feature-length episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                      Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

So, Tiger Woods has decided he doesn’t want to be the US Ryder Cup next year after all.   The 15-time major champion has turned down the chance to lead his country at Bethpage – but why?!   Michael and Bryce react on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there’s praise for Ewen Ferguson and Bernhard Langer, whilst six-time DP World Tour winner Joost Luiten joins the show to talk about taking the Dutch Olympic authorities to court last week. Spoiler alert: he won!  Also, what makes the ultimate golf club bacon roll? Why is Alex playing 100 holes in a day? And what did Bryce’s mum tell him this week that left him stunned?  ONE LAST THING: The bunkered Podcast will be live from the Open Campsite at Royal Troon next week. Tune in to find out how you can get on our guest list!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                     Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The best players in the world can’t stop him. The police couldn’t stop him. Even Extinction Rebellion protestors couldn’t stop him.   So, just who can stop Scottie Scheffler?  The world No.1 stretched his lead at the top of the OWGR with a sixth victory of 2024 at the Travelers Championship as he continues his dominant streak this year.   However, is he benefiting from the fact that he doesn’t have to play the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm now that they (and others) are playing on the LIV Golf League?   Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the Dutch Olympic golf debacle and the kinda weird constant swearing by LIV golfers.   Plus, former Premier League goalscorer Peter Odemwingie joins us to chat about his decision to become a PGA professional (and reveals what it’s like to go up against Lionel Messi in the World Cup).  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                     Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

We’ve only gone and made you a very special episode of The bunkered Podcast, haven’t we?  With Alex on holiday, Michael (fresh from Germany) and Bryce look back on an incredible US Open, specifically Rory’s choke and Bryson’s win.  How does McIlroy bounce back from this major disappointment? Does he need a new caddie? Is he really this generation’s Greg Norman? How good was DeChambeau’s bunker shot on the 72nd hole? Plus loads more.  We tried to keep it to a tight 40 minutes, so sit back, relax and enjoy!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                     Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

And just like that, the third men’s major of 2024 is upon us.  Michael, Bryce and Alex look ahead to the 124th US Open, taking place this week at Pinehurst.   Will the USGA get it right or (very badly) wrong with the course set-up? Can anybody – other than the police – stop Scottie Scheffler? Does Tiger have a hope of even making the cut? Is this the week Rory’s drought major ends? What the hell is Champion Ultra Dwarf?  Elsewhere, there’s praise for new Hall of Famer Padraig Harrington and Michael challenges Bryce and Alex to a game of “Golf Club or Metal Band”.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                 ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Robert MacIntyre is a PGA Tour winner.   The 27-year-old Scot – and three-time guest on The bunkered Podcast – stormed to victory in the RBC Canadian Open and the weekend and, well, we’re all feeling rather emotional about it.  On this week’s episode, Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on a huge week for the young Obanite, ponder what’s next for him and discuss his decision to skip the Memorial Tournament in Ohio in favour of a massive party back home in Oban.  Elsewhere, there’s reaction to the US Women’s Open, whilst Beef Johnston joins us for a chat about his brand-new book Golf Is Hard.   Also, Bryce almost lost a finger at the weekend. We’ll let him explain how...  Alex Perry is taking on The Big Golf Race for Prostate Cancer UK next month. To find out more - and perhaps even be so kind as to sponsor him - click here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bunkered-x-the-fitness-chef-big-golf-race Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredgolf                                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce reflect on the tragic news about Grayson Murray.   They discuss the two-time PGA Tour winner’s career, his successes, his challenges and what lessons can be learned from his heartbreaking decision to take his own life at only 30 years of age.   Elsewhere, there’s a full US Women’s Open preview. Can Nelly Korda make it seven wins (seven!) in her last eight starts? Is Rose Zhang her most likely challenger? Are we finally seeing prize money progress? And should trans golfers, such as Hailey Davidson, be allowed to enter qualifying for these events?  There’s also some chat about Bryson and a long overdue statue for one of the game’s greatest names.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!               ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Xander Schauffele is a major champion at long, long last. So often the bridesmaid in the game’s biggest events, the Californian stepped up to win the PGA Championship at Valhalla.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on Schauffele’s major breakthrough and wonder where it all went right.  There’s chat about Bryson’s new-found popularity, Viktor’s missed opportunity, Bob Mac’s incredible week and Scottie Scheffler’s arrest (still feels completely weird to type that).   Plus, is Tiger Woods in denial? Is DJ a spent force in the majors? And what now for Rory McIlroy?  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s PGA Championship week which means it’s time for part two of our preview.   Michael, Bryce and Alex run the rule over some of the contenders for the Wanamaker, including a resurgent Rory McIlroy, new-dad Scottie Scheffler, the near-faultless Ludvig Aberg and the polarising Patrick Cantlay.  Plus, have we already seen the best of the career grand slam-chasing Jordan Spieth? Why do the Brits always do so badly? And could we be in line for more Michael Block heroics?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the latest PGA Tour bombshell, as well as thoughts on Bob MacIntyre’s recent comments.   As if all that wasn’t enough, there’s also a chance to win a brand-new Callaway driver as The bunkered Podcast hits a major milestone...  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!             ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Michael, Bryce and Alex set the scene for the second men’s major of the season: the PGA Championship.   Is any player under more pressure to perform at Valhalla than Talor Gooch? Does the six invites for LIV players expose a serious flaw in the world rankings? Does the PGA really have the strongest field in golf? And is Brooks Koepka the man to beat?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the TGL and the latest LIV shenanigans, as well as one of the best Honesty Boxes to date.   For some reason, there’s a bit of talk about Eurovision, too. But hey, why not?  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

So, there we have it. PGA Tour players who ‘stayed loyal’ to the PGA Tour in the aftermath of LIV’s emergence now know how much they’re going to be rewarded with. Tiger Woods is set to receive $100m. There’s $50m for Rory McIlroy. Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will each pocket $30m. And on and on it goes.  But is this a good look for the game? Is the professional realm of the sport in danger of losing fans altogether as the incredibly rich get ludicrously richer?  Michael and Alex get heated about it on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, is dominance boring? Why has Rory McIlroy returned to the PGA Tour policy board? Is LIV Adelaide the real ‘fifth major’?   Plus, we welcome our youngest-ever guest to the show, with genuinely very funny consequences.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                       ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Michael, Bryce and Alex sit down to pick at the bones of the 2024 Masters Tournament.  Is Scottie Scheffler boring? Why Amen Corner is the greatest stretch in golf. How many majors is Ludvig going to win? Does Rory need a new caddie? Plus so much more.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about Rory’s rumoured move to LIV (what a load of nonsense) and golf’s TV trouble.  The guys also play a golf version of ‘snog, marry, avoid’ and somehow end up getting Hideki Matsuyama on the Aftershocks...  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                      ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

And just like that, it’s over!   Scottie Scheffler is the 2024 Masters champion.  In their final commute from Augusta National, Michael and Alex reflect on the world No.1’s dominant final round performance, Ludvig Aberg’s spectacular major debut, Collin Morikawa’s final round hiccup, and much more besides.   Consider this the Sun Day Pod, if you will.  Tune-in now (and thank you for listening!) ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                       ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                     ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                       ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The stage is set for a truly thrilling Masters Sunday... and what better way to start it than by tuning in to the penultimate episode of the Masters Commute from The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Alex break down a spectacular Saturday at Augusta National and set the scene for a potentially epic final round.  Can anybody stop Scottie Scheffler? Will Collin Morikawa complete the third leg of the career grand slam? What should we make of Tiger’s 82? How far back is too far back?  The guys discuss all of that and take your questions, too.  Sit back, relax and tune in!  Let’s go!    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                      ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                     ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                      ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well, then... that was a WILD day.   Strap in as Michael and Alex recap one of the most extraordinary second rounds in Masters history.   Michael’s eats humble pie on Tiger but mounts a stirring defence of Rory McIlroy’s caddie Harry Diamond.  There’s talk, too, about the (many) big names who won’t be around for the weekend and the guys answer your questions, too.  Sit back, relax and enjoy.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                      ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                     ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                      ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Day 1 of the 2024 Masters is in the books and, with some players still to complete their first rounds, Bryson DeChambeau leads the way by one from 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler.   Our men in Augusta, Michael and Alex, reflect on a compelling start to the tournament.   Should be surprised by Bryson’s start? What to make of Rory McIlroy’s one-under start? Is Jon Rahm’s title defence already over? Is Tiger Woods rolling back the years? And exactly HOW MUCH did Michael spend on a Masters-themed American football in the merch shop?!  It’s all here! Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                     ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                    ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                     ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The waiting is almost over... it’s time for the 2024 Masters to begin!  Well, whenever the rain allows it to, that is! Michael and Alex have a rather grim weather update to start today’s Masters Commute. The bad news? It’s going to be wet on Thursday. The good news? The rest of the week looks a whole lot better.   Elsewhere, there’s chat about Greg Norman’s surprise appearance at the Masters today, Fred Ridley’s extremely interesting presser, and a withering take-down of the Par-3 Contest by Mr Perry.  All that, plus a namecheck for Bob Holness. Yes, really.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!      ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                    ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                    ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Michael and Alex are back with the second Masters Commute of the week – although it very nearly didn’t happen after they had a run-in with local cops en route to Augusta National this morning.   Find out what happened (it’s very funny) and, in the same ep, get the chaps’ thoughts on Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and all of the other big talking points as the opening round of the 88th Masters draws ever closer.  Also, is your middle name ‘Steve’? The guys would like to hear from you...  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!     ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s officially Masters week and you know what that means: daily ‘commutes’ from The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Alex are kicking things off this week from their (very fancy) Airbnb close to Augusta National.  Michael details his travel nightmare, Alex gives his account of a solar eclipse unlike any other, and there’s chat about Ludvig Aberg's jacket prospects, Brian Harman’s turkey shoot, and much more besides.   Tune-in now and every day this week!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Hello, friends! Prepare for an audio experience unlike any other – the 2024 Masters preview from The bunkered Podcast.  On this bumper episode, Michael, Bryce and Alex look ahead to the 88th edition of the first men’s major of the year.   Is this finally going to be Rory’s year? Can anybody stop Scottie Scheffler? How will Tiger get on? Who are the dark horses to watch, the first-timers who could snap the rookie curse, and the men most likely to contend?   The guys also answer YOUR questions, discuss the merch they’ve got an eye on, talk through the course changes, and much, much more!  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s a bonus episode of The bunkered Podcast!  Michael is joined by bunkered gear editor James Tait and associate editor Alex Perry to reflect on a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience... playing the Old Course in St Andrews in reverse.   Michael and James spent Easter Monday playing the historic links the way it was originally designed and, in this special ep, reflect on a day that won't soon be forgotten.   Alex is the voice of you, the listener, prodding the pair for insights and thoughts on what it’s like to play the world’s most famous course backwards.   It’s only a short episode so shove it in your ears and enjoy!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Chris DiMarco thinks LIV should buy the Champions Tour because the prize funds on the over-50s tour are “a joke”.  They’re playing for a total prize purse of $66million this year.  Does he have a point or is he wildly out of touch? Michael and Bryce debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, Michael’s taking credit for Happy Gilmore 2, should we concerned about no Scots at The Masters, and how do we get golf onto the school curriculum?  Get all that plus so much more.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

With his come-from-behind win at The PLAYERS Championship, world No.1 Scottie Scheffler consolidated his position as the game’s most dominant player, which begs the question: can anybody stop him?  Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on Scheffler’s Sawgrass success (try saying that ten times really fast) and discuss what he has to do to get to the next level. Michael also outlines why he hates the expression ‘Tiger-esque’.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss Jay Monahan’s future, the big meeting in the Bahamas, and Jon Rahm’s magnificent Masters menu.   Plus, ‘What The Hell Is That Sponsor’ makes an overdue return and there’s some spirited debate about which golfer would make the best James Bond and Bond villain.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s the biggest week in the PGA Tour’s calendar – but is it the fifth major?   Michael, Bryce and Alex debate this point, and loads more like it, on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   The guys discuss Tiger Woods’ absence, Scottie Scheffler’s shot at history and Rory McIlroy’s form ahead of the 50th anniversary edition of the event at TPC Sawgrass.   Elsewhere, there’s chat about Wyndham Clark’s recent controversial comments, Anthony Kim’s return to golf, and another player making a welcome comeback to the game’s top table.   Plus, the Podder of Merit Champagne corks are popping...  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Anthony Kim is back! After almost 12 years in the wilderness, the one-time world No.6 has joined LIV Golf and will feature in the league’s remaining 11 events of the season – but how will he fare?  With Bryce on holiday, Michael and Alex dig discuss Kim’s return. Can he be competitive? Could he win? Why does he seem to think he has ‘haters’? And much more besides.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss Talor Gooch’s ‘asterisk’ remarks and preview season two of Full Swing.   Former Masters champion Danny Willett also stops by for a chat about his injury rehab and explains why he’s backing Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race.   Plus much, much more!  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

As launch events go, Tiger Woods’ having to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational after only 24 holes was probably not what the 15-time major champ had in mind for his new apparel brand Sun Day Red.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss another hectic week in the life of Tiger Woods and ask: just who, exactly, is going to buy his clobber?  Elsewhere, former world No.1 and three-time major champ Nick Price joins us to discuss Seve, LIV, the rollback and much, much more.   Plus, should Jordan Spieth have been DQ’d? Is the PGA Tour in need of a spark to ignite its season? And who would be in your nightmare fourball?  Tune-in now!    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The first event of the new LIV season is in the books – but how did it go? Did Jon Rahm make any difference? Is the broadcast any good? What do they still need to fix?  Michael, Bryce and Alex get into it all on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the Pebble wash-out, Wyndham Clark’s ‘legacy’ remarks, the PGA Tour’s new $3bn investment, and a full preview of the WM Phoenix Open.   Plus... municipal courses. What can we do to stop councils from shutting them down?   Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

After 12 years in the wilderness, it appears as though Anthony Kim is finally ready to make his return to golf – but where will he play? How will he play? Can he still compete? And was he ever really that good to begin with?  Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss the American’s rumoured comeback on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there’s reaction to the controversy surrounding transgender golfer Hailey Davidson, praise for Nick Dunlap, and a full preview of the new LIV Golf League season which gets under way this week. First order of business: will Jon Rahm make any difference to LIV’s fortunes?   Plus, Alex’s Honesty Box answer leaves Michael and Bryce absolutely disgusted...  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                           Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

A new study has found that almost half of all golf club members in the UK are paying more than £1,000 a year for that privilege, up from roughly one in five in 2018 – but amidst a cost of living crisis, just how sustainable is that?   Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss that very topic on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, brought to you in association with Callaway.   Elsewhere, there’s reaction to Keith Pelley’s shock departure from the DP World Tour, Rory’s latest brush with victory in Dubai and plenty of chat about whether or not sponsor’s invites need to be more tightly regulated.   Plus, what has made Michael so angry this week?   Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                      ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                          Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

After a hugely successful 2023 and an extended break over the festive period, The bunkered Podcast is back with its first episode of 2024 – and it’s a humdinger!  Michael, Bryce and Alex react to the news that Tiger Woods and Nike are going their separate ways after 27 years. Is it that big a deal? Why has Nike never really cracked the golf industry? And what apparel brand will Tiger be rocking going forward?  Elsewhere, Martin Slumbers announces his intention to resign as chief exec of the R&A mid-show, there’s thoughts on the year ahead for Rory, and the guys make their best predictions for 2024.   Plus, Alex has a surprising new fashion accessory and Michael has a new hobby...  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                     ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It's the final episode of The bunkered Podcast this year and Michael, Bryce and Alex are turning the page on 2023 in trademark fashion: by sarcastically reflecting on its biggest moments and talking points. Bryce steps into the hosting hot-seat as the trio react to Jon Rahm’s megabucks move to LIV Golf and hand out a string of awards celebrating the weird and wonderful from the last 12 months.   From patios to Guardians to hats and more, recap another mental year in the 'Royal and Ancient' game.   Plus, there’s a bumper Honesty Box, including this absolute belter: £200m each, would you go to LIV...?  Tune-in now (and thanks for all your support this year!)  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                       ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                        Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Sound the klaxon and light the beacons - it’s time for another Emergency Podcast!  The much-anticipated golf ball rollback has been announced by the R&A and USGA.   These changes will see distance controlled not just for the game’s elite – starting in 2028 – but also, from 2030, for all of us mere mortals.  Michael, Bryce and Alex sat down and hit record as soon the news dropped. Tune in to hear their reactions, concerns, hopes, frustrations and so much more besides.  This is raw, unedited, unfiltered straight-talking.   Press that play button right now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                       ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                      ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                       ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                       Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Fresh from being announced as the European captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Luke Donald joins us on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  The mastermind of this year’s ‘Italian Job’, Donald discusses his decision to take the job for a second time, putting his legacy on the line, the prospect of going up against Tiger Woods, and a likely raucous home support. He also does his finest New York accent. Spoiler: it’s very, very good.  Elsewhere, Michael, Bryce and Alex debate Tiger’s return, Jay Monahan’s latest comments and the field for the LIV Golf Promotions event.   Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                       ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                     a  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                       ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                       Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s the rumour that just won’t go away – is Masters champion Jon Rahm about to become the latest big-name signing for LIV Golf?  Michael McEwan, Bryce Ritchie and Alex Perry discuss that very prospect on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, is Ludvig Aberg really a ‘generational talent’? Is the Player Impact Program one of the most grotesque things about the game? What should we expect from Tiger’s latest comeback? And what are the old golf rules or habits you would defend to the death?  Plus, a new feature makes its debut this week...  Tune in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                      ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                      ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                      ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                      Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Rory McIlroy has dropped a (huge?) bombshell by resigning from the PGA Tour’s Policy Board – but why? Why now? What does this mean for Jay Monahan? And is this a good thing for Rory fans?  Michael, Bryce and Alex debate all of this on the latest episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Also, the DP World Tour – how should we assess its 2023 season? Plus, the World Handicap System... it’s a nightmare to understand, right? So, how should we feel about changes to it?  Get all this, plus the most tenuous David Cameron link you have EVER heard, on this week’s ep.  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                 ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                     ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                     ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                     ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                     Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Details are starting to emerge about Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new TGL venture, which is set to debut in January.   But what’s it all about? Who’s taking part? And should you care?  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex take a deep dive into the made-for-TV competition.  Elsewhere, are we getting closer to a Tiger tour comeback? What’s with all the Michael Block hate? And why is the PGA Tour letting its players try to qualify for LIV?  It’s another packed episode of the award-winning bunkered Podcast – tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Michael, Bryce and Alex are joined on this week’s episode by bunkered’s gear editor James Tait, who’s fresh from his third-place finish at last week’s World Long Drive Championship.   James went toe-to-toe with some of the biggest-hitters in the game – including Kyle Berkshire and defending champ Martin Borgmeier – and gave them all a run for their money, posting the longest drive of the week... a 452-yard monster!  James talks us through the week, gives us the lowdown on his equipment (the loft on his driver is ridiculous), and explains how he preps for such an event. It’s a brilliant chat.  Elsewhere, the guys reflect on LIV’s first full season and discuss what they got right, what they got wrong, and which players they might be targeting during the off-season.   As well as that, there are tributes to Ivor Robson and Kevin McAlpine.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!               ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

So that’s that, then. The OWGR has decided that it’s not going to give world ranking points to LIV Golf... but is that the right call or a monumental blunder?  Michael McEwan and Alex Perry discuss that on today’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   On the subject of LIV, golf writer Alan Shipnuck joins us for a chat about his new book “LIV and Let Die: The Inside Story of the War between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf”. His insights are genuinely fascinating.  There’s also reaction to the latest in the Patrick Cantlay / ‘Hat-gate’ saga, as well as some legitimate excitement at new videos of Tiger Woods hitting shots.   Plus, how will Lexi Thompson get on when she takes on the men of the PGA Tour this week and who would win a golf ‘Royal Rumble’? The guys make their predictions.   Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!               ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well, well, well. The stage is set for a rip-snorter of a final day in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.  Europe maintains a five-point lead going into Sunday’s decisive singles session but the momentum might be with the United States following their 3-1 Saturday afternoon fourballs.  HOWEVER! The whole thing has been overshadowed by an extraordinary car park kerfuffle involving Rory McIlroy and Patrick ‘No Hat’ Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava. Michael and Alex were about to hit record on today’s Ryder Cup Commute when that all kicked off and THIS is their unfiltered, unedited, live reactions to it, as well as a preview of what’s sure to be an epic Sunday. Tune-in now! Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by Eden Mill, takes place at Drygate in Glasgow on October 5. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.bunkered.co.uk/podcastlive.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well… that was quite something, wasn’t it? Europe has taken a massive step towards regaining the Ryder Cup after inflicting a record-equalling beating on the United States on Day 1 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. On today’s episode of the Ryder Cup Commute, Michael and Alex assess where it went right for Europe, where it went wrong for the US, and answer the question every golf fan is asking: is there any way back for the United States over the weekend? Tune-in now! Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by Eden Mill, takes place at Drygate in Glasgow on October 5. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.bunkered.co.uk/podcastlive.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s time for the talking to stop... well, nearly!  With just hours to go until the opening shots of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Michael and Alex are back with another Ryder Cup Commute.   The guys react to the pairings for Fridays opening foursomes session, look back on a surprisingly good opening ceremony, and – somehow – find a place to namecheck Noel Edmonds and Mr Blobby. (It’s been a long week already, leave them alone!)  Tune-in now!  Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by Eden Mill, takes place at Drygate in Glasgow on October 5. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.bunkered.co.uk/podcastlive.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Michael and Alex are back with another bonus episode of The bunkered Podcast live from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.  There’s a weather update – spoiler alert: it’s still scorchio – as well as reaction to Rory McIlroy’s interesting remarks on LIV golfers and Wyndham Clark’s even more interesting remarks on the European team. Also, ties... how do we feel about the match finishing 14-14 like the Solheim Cup last week? Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Max Homa have all been sharing their thoughts.   Plus – Brian Harman’s favourite tree and Rickie Fowler pole-vaulting. Yes, really.  Tune-in now for all of the latest news and gossip straight from Rome!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline          Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Buongiorno! Welcome to the first bunkered Podcast Ryder Cup commute, coming to you live from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome.  On today’s episode, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry give their immediate reactions to the set-up for this week’s match, including first-hand accounts of the spectacular first tee experience. The guys also discuss Luke Donald’s first big surprise of the week and Scottie Scheffler’s big putting news, as well as Jordan Spieth’s eventful presser... Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

So, here it is – the definitive Ryder Cup preview podcast.  On this extended episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss all the big talking points ahead of the upcoming match in Rome Has the build-up been a bit low-key? Who are the danger men on each side? Which players have got the most to prove?   The guys are also joined by former Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley and 2002 PGA champion Rich Beem, who’ll be covering the action for Sky Sports.  Plus... a Ryder Cup in Saudi Arabia – could it happen?   Tune-in now! Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by Eden Mill, takes place at Drygate in Glasgow on October 5. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.bunkered.co.uk/podcastlive.  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!             ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The 18th edition of the Solheim Cup is about to get under way at Finca Cortesin in Spain and yup, we’re very excited! On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex preview the action. Why does the Solheim attract more controversy than the Ryder Cup? Who are the players to watch out for? And has US captain Stacy Lewis already made an almighty blunder? Elsewhere, the guys discuss Shane Lowry’s passionate defence of his Ryder Cup captain’s pick, ponder Rory McIlroy’s claims about an Open Championship in the Republic of Ireland, and Bryce reveals his dream Pro-Am partner. Spoiler alert: she makes absolutely dreadful movies. Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by Eden Mill, takes place at Drygate in Glasgow on October 5. Get your tickets now before they sell out at www.bunkered.co.uk/podcastlive. ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

And so that’s it. We now know the 12 European men who will attempt to win back the Ryder Cup from the USA in Rome in just a few weeks’ time.   One of those players, Robert MacIntyre, joins this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast to reflect on “the worst week” of his life and to look ahead to his date with destiny at Marco Simone & Country Club at the end of the month. Spoiler alert: he’s itching to get going.  Elsewhere, Michael, Bryce and Alex assess each of Luke Donald’s six picks. Did the skipper get it right or is there anybody who ought to have been chosen by him? And which singles match-ups would the guys most like to see?  Plus, don’t forget – The bunkered Podcast is going live the week after the Ryder Cup. Listen to find out how you can be there!  Tune-in now!     ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

So, we now know the identities of the 12 men who will contest the 2023 Ryder Cup on behalf of the United States of America... and not everybody is happy!  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex take a closer look at the wild cards handed out by Zach Johnson this week.   Has Justin Thomas done enough to justify his nod? Is Brooks Koepka’s pick a win for LIV? How must Cam Young be feeling? And should Bryson have been in the mix?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about how the European team is shaping up and a full recap of the PGA Tour season that ended last week. Spoiler alert: the guys don’t like the Tour Championship. At all.  Oh, and keep your ears peeled for a very, very special announcement...  Tune-in now!    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Fans of team matchplay golf – rejoice! The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup are both looming large on the horizon and, like you, we’re VERY excited.  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce discuss the likely (and unlikely) picks that will complete the US Ryder Cup team, whilst disagreeing BIG TIME on one name for the European side.   As for the Solheim, European rookie Gemma Dryburgh joins us for a chat just a matter of hours after getting one of Suzann Pettersen’s captain’s picks.   Plus, is the PGA Tour / PIF / DP World Tour ‘merger’ in danger of collapse, and the guys discuss the most random things they’ve ever seen on the golf course.   Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

On this week’s episode of the award-winning bunkered podcast, Michael and Bryce react to shock claims made about Phil Mickelson’s gambling by the six-time major champ’s former associate Billy Walters.  Do these claims expose a vulnerability in the sport? How will they impact Phil’s legacy? Was Rory McIlroy’s response to the rumours right on or out of order? The guys get into it all.  Elsewhere, Ian Woosnam joins the show to preview next month’s Ryder Cup and look back at his winning captaincy in 2006, whilst there’s also chat about the new DP World Tour schedule, Lilia Vu’s AIG Women’s Open victory and Lucas Glover’s Ryder Cup prospects.   Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The PGA Tour is back in the spotlight this week. Hot on the heels of announcing its radically different schedule for 2024 – which includes a record $25m bonus payment for the FedEx Cup winner – one of its longest-serving and most influential executives quit.   This came just days after it was announced that Tiger Woods had accepted a new role as a Player Director.   Considering everything that’s going on, it’s reasonable to ask: is the PGA Tour in turmoil?   Michael McEwan and Alex Perry get into that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, the guys preview the AIG Women’s Open, share their thoughts on the R&A’s new pet project Golf It!, salute Bryson DeChambeau for his 58.  Plus, Michael makes an extraordinary admission about starters...   Tune in now!  Tune in now.   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Another Open Championship is in the books – and let’s be honest, it wasn’t a classic.  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce reflect on the ‘Walkover on the Wirral’, where Brian Harman romped to his first major title.  Is the new champ getting the respect he deserves? If not, why not? Did the R&A make a blunder with the course set-up? What was with the unruly behaviour from the crowds? What next for Rory? The guys get into all of this and more.  There’s also a look ahead to this week’s Evian Championship, which a surprise name has chosen to skip, as well as an early preview of how the Ryder Cup teams are shaping up and a major Podder Of Merit development...  Tune in now.    ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Brian Harman has one hand on the Claret Jug... but will he seal the deal and become just the third left-hander to win The Open?  Michael McEwan and Alex Perry are joined by Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir to discuss the surprise runaway leader at Royal Liverpool.  There’s also chat about what looks like being yet another major near-miss for Rory McIlroy, a simply phenomenal third round from Masters champion Jon Rahm, and a scintillating performance from Fitzpatrick... Alex, not Matt.  Tune in now to get warmed up for one of the great Sundays on the sporting calendar.  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The 151st Open Championship has reached the halfway stage, with all signs pointing towards it being a fascinating weekend at Royal Liverpool.  On today’s Open Commute, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry are joined by GOLF.com’s Sean Zak to recap day two and look ahead to the final 36 holes at Hoylake.  Can Brian ‘Bulldog’ Harman hold on to his lead to win his first major? Will local lad Tommy Fleetwood deliver England’s first Open champion on English soil in over half a century? And what’s the deal with all the big names missing the cut?  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline           Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Well, that was a fun first day!  Round one of The 151st Open is in the books. We had low scores, high scores and pretty much everything in between on Thursday at Royal Liverpool.  Michael and Alex are joined by Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr Dineen to chat about amateur Christo Lamprecht’s stunning start, Tommy Fleetwood’s title prospects, and Rory McIlroy’s challenging (but ultimately satisfying) opening salvo.  The guys also discuss another horror day at the office for Justin Thomas as well as some extraordinary comments made by Ernie Els after his first round.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline           Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Ahead of the first round of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry reflect on a busy last day of practice on the Wirral. There’s analysis of a story-packed press conference with Martin Slumbers, the chief executive of the R&A, including chat around Just Stop Oil, prize money and The Open’s position on both Royal Porthcawl and Turnberry.  The guys also respond to remarkable comments made about the new 17th at Royal Liverpool by top coach Pete Cowen - genuinely wild - and debate the weird things that spectators at golf events do, say and wear.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline          Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s time for the second of our special, bitesize Open Commutes, coming to you live from The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool.  Michael McEwan, Bryce Ritchie and Alex Perry discuss the big talking points from press conferences featuring Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Collin Morikawa, which included the return of one of golf's most feisty debates: which is it... ‘The Open’ or the ‘British Open’?  Plus, the host of ITV’s ‘The Chase’, Bradley Walsh, joins us to preview the action before taking on his very own golf-themed cash-builder.  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Back by hugely popular demand, our bitesize "commute" podcasts will be coming to you live from Royal Liverpool every day this week for The 151st Open.   On today’s episode, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry discuss Rory McIlroy’s cancelled presser, Matt Fitzpatrick’s shockingly low expectations, and Cam Smith’s prospects of doing back-to-back Open victories.   Elsewhere, Alex Noren joins us for a quick chat ahead of his 11th Open appearance. Could he emulate fellow Swede Henrik Stenson and get his hands on the Claret Jug this week?  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline        Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

It’s time for The 151st Open – and to celebrate, we’re bringing a new voice onto the award-winning bunkered Podcast.  Our new associate editor Alex Perry joins regular hosts Michael and Bryce to look ahead to this year’s Open at Royal Liverpool.   Will Rory repeat his 2014 success and end his major drought? What impact will the new par-3 17th have? What big questions will the R&A have to face? How should we feel about the likes of Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia not being involved? What one change could you make to improve the championship?  The guys get into all of this and much, much more.  It’s the one Open preview you don’t want to miss.  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                    ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                    Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The undoubted star of the 2023 US PGA Championship, Michael Block joins this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  He sat down with Michael at Dundonald Links to discuss Open qualifying and how his life has changed since his performance at Oak Hill two months ago. They also chat about his now-infamous remarks about Rory McIlroy as well as some of the crazier offers he’s received since his PGA heroics.   Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce discuss the latest on LIV, Michelle Wie’s farewell to the game, and all of the things about golf that people are just pretending to like.  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell is the special guest on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  In a wide-ranging chat G-Mac, one of the biggest characters in the game, discusses everything from his move to LIV Golf, the future of the Saudi-funded league, his Ryder Cup dream, and Lionel Messi playing in his back yard. Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce debate the latest news on the big tour merger, reflect on the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and discuss the USGA’s Rory rules blunder.  Plus... what are the worst trophies in golf? As it turns out, there’s a clear No.1.  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Wyndham’s win, Rory’s near-miss, Scheffler’s putting, Rickie’s resurgence – Michael and Bryce reflect on a dramatic US Open. There’s chat about Justin Thomas’ slump as well as the lack of crowds at Los Angeles Country Club and much, much more.  The guys also react to Tom Watson’s open letter to the PGA Tour and discuss what can be done to silence the social media bots that seem determined to prolong the division in the men’s game.  Plus, have you had any epiphanies about golf or when you've been playing golf? Michael shares one he had on the course last week – and which has left him feeling a bit blue...  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                   ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                   Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

And just like that, it’s time for another men’s major.   Michael and Bryce look ahead to this week’s 123rd US Open Championship, taking place at Los Angeles Country Club.  What should we expect from the tournament? Is this finally the week Rory ends his major drought? What’s the point in 300-yard par-3s? When does tough become too tough? The guys get into it.  Elsewhere, there’s more reaction to last week’s shock “merger” news, and former Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and England forward Teddy Sheringham joins us for a chat.   Tune in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                 ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

What. The. Hell?! Peace appears to have (very unexpectedly) broken out in professional men’s golf civil war. The PGA Tour has agreed to merge with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour in a groundbreaking new commercial entity to “unify” the professional game, ending months of division, hostility and rancour.   It’s a truly huge announcement – and one that nobody saw coming – which merits its very own Emergency Podcast.  Within minutes of the news breaking, Michael and Bryce hit record to document their reaction – and those of the game’s biggest names and you, our listeners – in this special ep.   Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Ever fancied yourself as a golf course designer? Then you need to listen to this. Kyle Phillips - the man behind Dundonald, Kingbarns, The Grove and countless other top-class tracks around the globe - joins this week's episode of The bunkered Podcast. Find out how he designs a new golf course, what he thinks of the proposed golf ball rollback, and what impact A.I. could have on his industry. It's a fascinating chat. Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce recap the US PGA. What does Brooks Koepka's win mean for LIV? How good was Michael Block's performance? Does the championship *really* have an identity crisis. Plus... who is the best one-time major champion of all time? Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The second men’s major of the year is upon us – but does anybody really care?  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce discuss the PGA Championship’s identity crisis and weigh up what can be done to solve it.   In terms of who’ll be left holding the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday night, is this the week that Rory finally breaks his major duck? Is Jon Rahm looking good for back-to-back major wins? Can one of the 18 LIV men steal the show and the spoils?  Plys... if you could erase any year from the major championship record books, which one would it be and why? The guys make their suggestions.  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The decision by Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia to resign from the DP World Tour means that they can never again play for or captain a European Ryder Cup team.   Whichever way you look at it, that blows a huge hole in the side. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce debate the implications of that and wonder what might happen to the event in the years to come...  Elsewhere, Brendan Lawlor joins us to preview this week’s first-of-its-kind G4D Open at Woburn. He also opens up on the social media abuse he has been subjected to recently and reveals how Padraig Harrington and Niall Horan have influenced his career.  Elsewhere, was Phil Mickelson right to blast the USGA?   Get all this and more! Tune in now...  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!               ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

It's the question that has divided golf and golf fans: should players competing on the LIV Golf League get world ranking points?  After another positive week for the Greg Norman-fronted circuit, Michael and Bryce take a closer look at the cases for and against.  Elsewhere, Kate Rose talks to us about the brilliant Rose Ladies Series and gives a fascinating insight into her life with former world No.1, major champion and Olympic gold medallist Justin.   There's also chat about King Charles' coronation and what that might mean for golf clubs, and the guys spell out how they'd celebrate winning on the PGA Tour.   Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!              ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Tiger Woods is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing yet another operation last week. Question is, what now for the great man?  Dr Bill Mallon, a tour pro turned orthopedic surgeon, joins this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast to explain what Woods’ subtalar fusion entailed, how long he’s likely to be out for, and whether or not this is a procedure too far for the 15-time major champion.   Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce reflect on LIV’s most successful event to date and wonder whether the first women’s major of the season is suffering from an identity crisis.   Plus, the Podder of Merit has a new official overseeing things from afar...  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!             ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Clear your playlist and make way for this...  Keith Pelley, the chief executive of the DP World Tour, joins The bunkered Podcast for a full, frank and in-depth chat.   Arbitration, the strategic alliance, the Ryder Cup, his own future – the Canadian dishes on all of these subjects and more in an exceptionally candid conversation. You don’t want to miss it.  Elsewhere, Michael and Bryce discuss slow play (hiya, Patrick!), Rory skipping the RBC Heritage, and much, much more.   Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!            ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline             ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline             ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

So, here it is. The pod you’ve all been waiting for.   Our man Michael McEwan was lucky enough to play Augusta National Golf Club on Monday, just hours after Jon Rahm won the 87th Masters.  On this special episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael relives the experience, describing what it’s like to drive up Magnolia Lane, the legend’s locker he got to use, first tee nerves, playing Amen Corner, what he shot, and much, much more.   This is one episode you just don’t want to miss.   Tune in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!           ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline            ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline            ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Jon Rahm is the Masters champion!  On the final episode of this year’s Masters Commute, Michael McEwan is joined again by Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir to look back at a thrilling, marathon final day at Augusta National.  We hear from the new champ and analyse what he got right in the quest for his second major championship?  There’s also discussion about where it went wrong for Brooks Koepka and how Phil Mickelson rolled back the years to remind us all of just how good he can be.  And yes, Michael’s playing the golf course on Monday morning so there’s a little chat about that, too.  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!          ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline           ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline           ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline           ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline           Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Thanks to Mother Nature, there’s a round-and-a-half of the 2023 Masters Tournament to be played on Sunday, so here’s another Masters Commute live from Augusta National to get you in the mood.  Michael McEwan is joined by Evin Priest from Golf Digest to preview the final day’s play.   Can anybody catch Brooks Koepka? How far back is too far back? And is a Monday finish a realistic possibility?  Plus, what has prompted the recent resurgence of Jason Day (currently –4 for the tournament)? Evin, who knows the former No.1 well, shares some amazing insights.  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!         ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline          ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline          ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline          ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline          Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The big winner on Day 2 of the 87th Masters? Mother Nature. Inclement conditions forced the suspension of play with several players still on the golf course... but, despite that, things are looking good for Brooks Koepka.  Can the four-time major champion add a Green Jacket to his trophy collection? Michael McEwan and special guest Alex Myers of Golf Digest discuss. There's also reaction to amateur Sam Bennett's stunning performance and Rory McIlroy's shock missed cut. Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Re-live a thrilling first day of the 87th Masters Tournament with Michael McEwan and special guest Sean Zak of Golf.com.  Can Brooks Koepka see this one out for major win No.5? Is Jon Rahm poised to win his first Masters? Is Rory McIlroy too far back? What on Earth was Viktor Hovland wearing? The guys discuss all of this and much more.  Plus, what’s your most controversial Masters opinion? There are some baeuties in here!  Tune-in now!   ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!        ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline         ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline         ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline         ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline         Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The 87th Masters Tournament is finally upon us! To set the scene with all of the latest news and insights direct from Augusta National, our man Michael McEwan is joined by Sky Sports' Jamie Weir.  Jamie gives us an insight into what a long-awaited Masters victory for his compatriot Rory McIlroy would mean to the people of Northern Ireland, whilst there's reaction to chairman Fred Ridley's press conference plus much, much more. It's the perfect appetiser to Thursday's opening round. Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline        Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

The countdown to the Masters continues!  Today, Michael McEwan is joined by Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr DIneen to discuss a busy Tuesday at Augusta National.   What should we expect from Tiger Woods? Can he somehow contend for a record-equalling sixth Green Jacket?  What about Rory? Has he learned from past mistakes?  And most importantly... what song would be playing in your car on the drive up Magnolia Lane?  Tune-in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!       ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline        ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline        ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline        ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline        Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Back by popular demand, it's the bunkered Masters Commute, live from Augusta National.  Michael McEwan, our man at The Masters, is joined by The Guardian's golf correspondent Ewan Murray to preview this week's action. What impact will the LIV golfers have? What are Rory's title prospects? And what else has been happening early in the week at Augusta? Tune in now to find out. ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!      ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline       ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline       ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline       ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline       Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk

Hello, friends! It's here. A tradition unlike any other... The bunkered Podcast Masters preview.  On this week's episode, Michael and Bryce looking ahead to the 87th edition of golf's most anticipated tournament.  Will Rory complete the career grand slam at last? Can Scottie Scheffler successfully defend? Who are the dark horses? How will LIV players be treated? What makes Augusta National so special?  The guys get into all of this and more.  Tune in now! ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf! ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

Justin Thomas. Bryson DeChambeau, Brandel Chamblee. Rory McIlroy. They’ve all weighed in on plans by the R&A and USGA to rollback the golf ball – but who’s right, who’s wrong and what’s going to happen next? Michael and Bryce get into the proposed rule change on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   In other news, does professional golf need more matchplay on the menu? What is Rory up to with his equipment? And should LIV Golf fans be getting worried?  Plus... what is the weirdest golf sponsorship deal of all time? As it turns out, there’s one out-and-out winner that you’ve probably forgotten all about...  Tune in now! ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf! ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                  Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer

The R&A and USGA have announced the most significant changes to golf equipment in a generation, outlining plans to introduce a Model Local Rule that will restrict how far elite players are able to hit the ball.  On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce react to that news, assess what kind of impact it’s likely to have and discuss who the biggest winners and losers are.   Elsewhere, has The PLAYERS Championship lost its lustre? Is Rory McIlroy cracking under the pressure of being the PGA Tour’s de facto spokesperson? And why the hell have the BBC passed up the chance to show golf for free?!  Plus, Bryce hears some devastating news about Diego Maradona...  Tune in now!  ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best news, reviews, comment and more from the home of golf!     ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredonline                 Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer