Co-hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres, check-in on the world of GOLF to bring you the latest news, insight, analysis, interviews, recaps and previews.
On The Weekend Backspin they recap how Brian Stuard survived the weather-plagued Zurich Classic and out dueled Jamie Lovemark and Byeong-Hun An for the playoff win; Li Haotong delighted the home fans winning the Volvo China Open; Jenny Shin came from behind to win the Volunteers of America Shootout; and Seamus Power finished strong to win the United Leasing and Finance Championship.
The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network, talks about more changes coming to the Fox broadcasting team; the recent article on Golf.com by Mike Bamberger on Mark Steinberg; a Tiger Woods update; the USGA will have a 300-yard Par-3 at Oakmont for the US Open; Ian Baker Finch understands why guys are pulling out of the Olympics, and why Olympics added Golf; plus National Golf Day is May 18.
Our Very Important Guest (VIG) of the Week, is The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus who talks golf course design, philanthropy efforts and “change the frickin’ ball.”
Which leads to our topic of the week on The Practice Range. We will discuss whether philanthropy in golf is a heartfelt thing or just lip service.