The 19th Hole Golf Show

The Open Championship is in the books. We will discuss Paddy's win, the Shark's collapse, and Birkdale. Vin Lee, inventor of the Caesar Featherie golf ball, will stop by as well. Finally, we'll talk about Michelle Wie playing in Reno and Colt Knost securing a PGA Tour card for next year.

Anthony Kim picked up his second win of the year at the AT&T National - what does it mean? Ryan gives his tips for finding the best in golf coverage around the Web. Also, we'll talk about the victory of Seon Hwa Lee in Arkanas, as well as some Ryder Cup hype.

The Open Championship is here and Kenny Perry is not. We'll talk about that. Ryan will tell you exactly why the Open will not have an asterisk and who could be a contender. We'll also weigh in on Paula Creamer's 3rd win of the year and a PGA Tour card with a win.

We're going to try a new, half hour, faster paced format. Ryan starts by talking about Kenny Perry's great season and his decision to skip the Open Championship. Then we'll talk about Interlachen, In-Bee Park, and what wins the Open. Finally, we'll talk about drug testing and the youth movement on the European Tour.

We will go over the US Open - Tiger's one-legged win, Rocco's effort, and the brilliant USGA setup. Tiger's injury will get some play and put his US Open win into perspective, as well as the Tour's future without him. Ryan will do his quick review of media coverage of the Open and preview the return of the LPGA Tour this week.

Back from a Memorial Day vacation, we are talking setups - Memorial and Wentworth. Players are complaining about both, but the Champions were pretty stoic about Oak Hill. Tiger was in town to talk the National and we'll talk about his comments. Finally, some potential big news on the LPGA Tour TV front. Ryan discusses the potential impact on events.

The USGA has announced the pairings for the Open next week and they are stunners. Mike Davis also explains why he is concerned about the setup. We'll talk about course setups being too tough week to week. Also, Ryan previews the LPGA's second major, the LPGA Championship. Finally, we'll take our shot at Kenny Perry for skipping the US Open.

It is Players week and we debate the validity of it being a fifth major - why it isn't and why Stephen Ames is sending mixed signals. We discuss slow play and charitable giving on the PGA Tour. A dream threesome on the LPGA Tour gets seen by very few - why? Finally, John Daly surfaces in Italy.

Annika Sorenstam has announced she is stepping away from the game. We'll discuss that and the Players. Is Sergio the next big thing - again? How about starting a playoff on 17? And we go over a host of Tour decisions, including those about caddies, slow play, and drug testing.

This week, we discuss the results of the Byron Nelson and whether or not Adam Scott should be discussed as a legit opponent to Tiger Woods. Ryan speaks with Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club owner Gay Davis about the club, its involvement in women s golf and championship golf, and the bias against the Pacific Northwest. Kim Taylor from MetLife joins us to discuss the MetLife blimp and a documentary surrounding the story of it and golf. Finally, Ryan makes the argument that Callaway support bifurcation for all of the wrong reasons.

We go over the Masters in three ways. First, how did Trevor Immelman manage to win a green jacket. Second, how Augusta National is not the same anymore. Then, how the media took the kid gloves off about the golf course. Ryan then lauds Lorena Ochoa for getting into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

We preview the Masters from all angles. First, ESPN.com Golf Editor Jason Sobel joins us to give us the buzz surrounding the tournament. We then talk about the real contenders for the championship. The changes to Augusta and their impact on scoring will also be discussed. Ryan also will go over the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

This week, Ryan discusses what LPGA fans face when they get inadequate mainstream golf coverage and that they are not alone in feeling like they get gipped sometimes. Colin Montgomerie is a hot topic, as his race baiting excuses for why he was not invited to the Masters seem to be sparking controversy and apologies. Bubba Watson is being called a jerk for what he said about Steve Elkington. It is a lesson in deciding what should be private in pro golf. Finally, Ryan promotes a column on course setups and wonders if Woody Austin likes being known as an honest guy.

This week, Ryan goes over the first round of the CA Championship and whether or not it is more likely that Tiger Woods could win 12 in a row or win the 4 majors in a single season. He then rails about John Daly getting yet another exemption, this time into the Buick Open, and wonders at what point something will be done. Several interesting news and notes are touched upon from PGA National being so difficult to other, lighter items. Finally, a quick note about Ochoa not winning in Mexico last weekend and to not worry.

On this week s show, we begin by marveling in Tiger Woods recent win streak but still wonder about his ability to maintain the streak. Nicklaus Golf Chief Designer Clay Long joins us to talk clubmaking the recent introduction of interchangeable shafts, the future of customized clubs, and what Nicklaus is doing on all fronts. We touch on the changes to the PGA Tour cut rule and FedEx Cup points races. Finally, we preview what the HSBC Women s Champions event means to the LPGA Tour.

We go over the first round of the Accenture Match Play. Ryan talks about what should be done with the WGCs - want to take a guess? The LPGA Tour slow play policy strikes early and Annika wins, giving us 2 major storylines right away on that Tour. Wiesy returns, and is Lorena Ochoa a Saint?

Vijay Singh joins the ranks of the choke artists in Pebble Beach. Chambers Bay is the 2015 US Open course and that's a good thing. Ernie Els may play the match play after all, and the LPGA Tour is back...with drug testing.

On this week's abbreviated edition - cause Ryan's a little ill - we talk about Ernie Els and just how committed he is to becoming number one in the world. We touch on events that seem to thrive without the presence of Tiger Woods and why. There's some chatter about some slight jabs that Mickelson is throwing at Woods. Also, we get into the other news of the week!

On this week's show, we'll speak with PGA Tour of Australasia CEO Ben Sellenger about the OneAsia Tour and Aussie golf. We'll talk about an unfortunate change to one of the LPGA's best rules. Also, we'll talk about an update on the USGA's grooves proposal and interchangeable shafts at the Orlando PGA show.

Golfweek went over the line with their latest cover. The new Rule 78 on the PGA Tour rears its head very early and with bad results. The Barclays has a new host and the Tour may have to explain some shady business. Finally, what is next for Tadd Fujikawa?

We have the season underway and already a lot to discuss! The Mercedes lacks support from all angles, so what is there to do? Kelly Tilghman made a slip on the tongue and we'll share what - if anything - that means. Tadd Fujikawa is profiled as he prepares to repeat his performance at the Sony Open. And Morgan Pressel does some real good.

With tournament season winding down, we spotlight a few key topics. We discuss the nomination to USGA President of James Vernon and its implications. Ryan wonders about tweaks to the FedEx Cup points, whether a female athlete can go from being a sexy athlete to athletic sexy, and if appearance fees ruin the feel of a golf tournament.

This week, Mike Weir became a winner again and we'll discuss the impact of the President's Cup on that. The European Tour may be showing signs of competing but Ryan will analyze what more they have to do in the context of the Order of Merit race. Suzann Pettersen picked up her fourth win of the year in very odd conditions. And we find out that TGC's A team will stay the same. Is that good or bad?

Now that the FedEx Cup is over, we can go over what went well and what could stand to be improved. Tiger dominates again - this time in Atlanta. The United States prevailed in the Solheim Cup, but not without some form of controversy. Sal Johnson from Golf Observer.com joins us to discuss. Also, we talk about the golf media s cycle of stories and the PGA Tour kicking off its Fall Series while the N Wide Tour wraps the season up!

Tiger Woods was simply amazing over the weekend in Chicago. Now, how will fans react to not seeing the BMW Championship for two years? The greens at East Lake are in rough shape and is causing another blow for the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, the golf media just needs to pick a stance. CBS lead golf producer Lance Barrow joins us to discuss the year for the PGA Tour on the Eye. Finally, Ryan throws out there the idea of the LPGA version of the President s Cup.

Phil Mickelson called out Commissioner Tim Finchem after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship - why? We'll discuss. Ryan questions why the Golf Channel and NBC seem to be avoiding the FedEx Cup downside. Then, FINALLY, we get to the golf action on Monday in Boston between Woods and Mickelson, as well as the fantastic finish on the LPGA Tour that was overshadowed by the Playoffs.

Steve Stricker is a great story and capped it off with a fairytale ending at the Barclays this past weekend. Tiger returns and looms in Boston this week for round two of the Playoffs. Lorena Ochoa is simply unstoppable right now. The American Solheim Cup team was named and Ryan called the Captain's Picks. Also, USGA Web editor Ken Kavlon will join us to discuss Colt Knost's US Amateur victory at Olympic Club.