Co-hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres use The Practice Range to discuss the recent trend of commentary about Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson becoming Ryder Cup Captains. Will they follow the current or shave against the grain?
On The Weekend Backspin, they talk about Lexi Thompson coming from behind to win over Lydia Ko in Korea, Emiliano Grillo kicked off the new PGA Tour season with a win, Andy Sullivan became the first to three wins in the European Tour, and Bernhard Langer caught Colin Montgomerie and Jeff Maggert in the Race to the Charles Schwab Cup, with his win on the Champions Tour.
On The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network, they talk about Dottie Pepper’s move to CBS. She will be first woman announcer at Masters. Bryson DeChambeau is leaving SMU; the PGA of America announced the new Hall of Fame class; Scott Stallings’ return to the PGA Tour; Gary Player ranting on Morning Drive and The Open Championship officially announced going to Royal Portrush in 2019.
The Very Important Guest (VIG) of the Week is Niall Fraser, the Director of Golf at Lakewood Golf Club at the Marriott Grand Hotel Resort & Spa on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in southern Alabama.