by Carrigan Bain | Jun 16, 2026
The 126th U.S. Open Championship is here, and 5 Clubs is kicking off one of the biggest weeks in golf. Gary Williams previews the challenge awaiting the world’s best players at legendary Shinnecock Hills, a venue that has hosted U.S. Opens across three different centuries. Hear analysis on Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Brooks Koepka, and other contenders heading into championship week. Special guests include:
- Todd Lewis from Shinnecock Hills
- Ben Crenshaw on the restoration and history of Shinnecock
- Keith Stewart from Read The Line
- USGA President Kevin Hammer
- Paul McGinley
Plus:
- Bud Cauley’s emotional first PGA TOUR victory at the RBC Canadian Open
- Weekly winners from around professional golf
- Club 5 rankings heading into the U.S. Open
- Key storylines, course setup discussion, and what makes Shinnecock one of the game’s greatest tests
Can Scottie Scheffler complete the career Grand Slam? Can Rory McIlroy add another U.S. Open title? Or will a surprise contender emerge on one of golf’s most demanding stages? Watch now as 5 Clubs gets you ready for U.S. Open week.
by Carrigan Bain | Jun 16, 2026
On this episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams is joined by Mel Reid to break down Nelly Korda’s victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. Reid shares her perspective from Golf Channel’s Live From coverage, discusses the key moments that defined Korda’s week, and explains why this version of Nelly may be the most dangerous yet. They also discuss Charlie Hull’s charge, Allison Lee’s impressive performance, and what could be ahead as the LPGA major season continues. Later, Justin Leonard joins the show following the announcement that the World Champions Cup will return this December. Leonard discusses taking over as U.S. captain, the unique team format, the importance of camaraderie in senior team golf, and his growing role within the U.S. Ryder Cup leadership structure as a vice captain under Jim Furyk. Gary also shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s commitment to the Australian Open, the evolving global golf schedule, LIV Golf’s future, this week’s RBC Canadian Open, Dogs of the Week, and the latest Picks of the Week. Featured Topics:
- Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open
- Mel Reid’s analysis from Riviera
- Charlie Hull’s Sunday charge
- Allison Lee and Gabby Lopez performances
- World Champions Cup returns in December
- Justin Leonard on Team USA captaincy
- Ryder Cup planning with Jim Furyk
- Rory McIlroy and the Australian Open
- RBC Canadian Open preview
- Dogs of the Week & Picks of the Week
