by Carrigan Bain | May 26, 2026
Gary Williams opens this Memorial Day edition of 5 Clubs by reflecting on the meaning of the holiday and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. He then dives into Wyndham Clark’s remarkable final-round 60 at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the mental reset that helped fuel his comeback victory, and why the win could mark a major turning point after a difficult stretch in Clark’s career. Gary also discusses Scottie Scheffler’s continued consistency, the changing dynamics of PGA TOUR venues, and the rise of young talent like Blades Brown. Steve Sands, longtime Golf Channel broadcaster and NBC Sports commentator, joins Gary to preview this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club and explain why iconic venues still matter on the PGA TOUR schedule. Sands also shares thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler needing to play together more often, the sports fandom of PGA TOUR players, memorable stories involving Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Roger Maltbie, and Arnold Palmer, and why golf’s history and personalities remain such a vital part of the sport. Steve Burkowski, college golf analyst and one of the leading voices in NCAA golf coverage, joins live from Carlsbad, California to preview the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship. Burkowski breaks down the dominance of Stanford and USC, why Texas could challenge for the national title, and which players are emerging as future LPGA stars. He also discusses the growing international influence in college golf, the USGA’s new player development initiatives, and the evolving landscape of amateur golf in the United States.
by Carrigan Bain | May 26, 2026
On this edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams dives into a chaotic week in professional golf, breaking down the massive financial and business reporting surrounding the future of LIV Golf. Williams addresses a provocative Bloomberg News report regarding a potential end-of-year bankruptcy filing for the league, discussing what that could mean for high-profile player contracts and the ongoing conversation about potential pathways for players to return to the PGA TOUR. After updating the weekly “”Club 5″” player power rankings following the latest major championship action, he previews the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and looks ahead to the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Caleb Surratt, LIV Golf player and former University of Tennessee standout, joins the show live from Belgium to reflect on a whirlwind week. Fresh off surviving a grueling 6-for-1 playoff at Dallas Athletic Club to qualify for his first career U.S. Open, Surratt breaks down his exhausting travel schedule as he tees it up on the DP World Tour. He shares invaluable insights into life as a young professional, detailing the immense impact of having veteran superstars Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton as teammates and mentors, while also touching on how he tunes out the off-course noise regarding the future of his league . Dylan Dethier, senior writer for Golf.com and co-host of The Drop Zone podcast, stops by to break down the biggest winners and storylines coming out of the PGA Championship. Dethier highlights the emotional and career-altering performances of veteran players like Padraig Harrington and Justin Rose, while analyzing the golf world’s expectations for Scottie Scheffler heading into windy and firm conditions at Shinnecock Hills. He also offers an inside-baseball look at the governance of the sport, discussing the ongoing friction surrounding the proposed golf ball rollback and the PGA TOUR’s shifting content creation rules influenced by players like Bryson DeChambeau. Gary ends the show with Dogs and Picks of the Week.
