by Carrigan Bain | Mar 11, 2026
Live from the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, Gary Williams takes 5 Clubs on the road for a special episode featuring legends from both football and golf. Hall of Famers Calvin Johnson and Thurman Thomas share how golf fits into their lives after football, from managing expectations on the course to why the game keeps pulling them back. Marcus Allen joins the show to talk about why golf becomes the ultimate locker room after retirement, along with stories from iconic courses like Augusta National, Oakmont, and Muirfield Village. Throughout the show, Gary is also joined by PGA TOUR Champions players Billy Andrade, Bo Van Pelt, Darren Clarke, and Jay Haas, offering insight into life on the Champions Tour and the competitive spirit that never fades. Gary also sits down with Jeff Shreve from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Noor Boyle from James Hardie to discuss the impact of the event and how it continues to bring together legends from both sports. 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).
by Carrigan Bain | Mar 11, 2026
Gary Williams hosts a two-hour edition of 5 Clubs as the PGA TOUR heads to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Webb Simpson, 2018 PLAYERS Champion and U.S. Open winner, joins in studio to discuss the evolution of TPC Sawgrass, the challenges of competing as a part-time player, and what makes the Arnold Palmer Invitational such a demanding test. Two-time PGA TOUR winner Akshay Bhatia also stops by to share thoughts on his early-season form and the key stretch of events beginning at Bay Hill. Brendon de Jonge breaks down Scottie Scheffler’s recent starts, Rory McIlroy’s strong West Coast swing, and which rising young players could make a move during Florida’s biggest weeks. Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter adds insight on PGA TOUR scheduling discussions, potential structural changes ahead, media rights trends, and the growing business landscape around signature events and major championships. With Bay Hill setting the stage for one of the premier events of the season, this episode covers competitive storylines, the business of the game, and the momentum building toward THE PLAYERS Championship and beyond.
