Co-hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres, once again check-in on the world of golf to bring you the latest news, insight, analysis, interviews, recaps and previews.
They start off The Weekend Backspin with Dust collecting his second consecutive win at the WGC-Bridgestone; Greg Chalmers eagled final hole to earn his first PGA Tour victory; Brooke Henderson repeated at the Cambia Portland Classic, with four-shot win, and Thongchai Jaidee cruised to a victory at the Open de France as Rory McIlroy faded.
The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network, covers the latest news on the state of the golf business; the most recent withdrawals and thoughts from potential Olympic golfers;Bubba Watson pledged $250K to West Virginia flood victims; Hyundai takes over sponsorship of Riviera event: Genesis Open; and a Judge Bans a 10-year-old girl from Golf Course.
On The Practice Range, they will talk about the possible challenge that the European Tour and CEO Keith Pelley pose to the established and more profitable PGA Tour. Can they become a viable option?
And the VIG (Very Important Guest) of the Week, is former PGA of America President, Ted Bishop. He talks about his book “Unfriended” and his experiences as the PGA President.