by Carrigan Bain | Apr 2, 2026
On this episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams reacts to the latest news surrounding Tiger Woods and discusses what it could mean heading into Masters week. Gary is joined by Emilia Doran, former Wake Forest National Champion and Golf Channel analyst, to preview the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, break down the top contenders, and share what it is like to compete at Augusta National. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins the show to talk Masters season, Augusta National’s place among the greatest venues in sports, and the players he has his eye on this spring. Acclaimed golf writer Alan Shipnuck stops by to discuss his new Rory McIlroy biography, why now was the right time to write the book, and what Rory’s career grand slam means for his legacy. Plus, Chantel McCabe joins Gary to give her thoughts on the Augusta National Women’s Amateur field and the biggest storylines heading into one of the biggest weeks in golf.
by Carrigan Bain | Apr 2, 2026
Gary Williams opens this episode of 5 Clubs by looking back at the weekend winners, including an emotional and inspiring victory by Gary Woodland at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Gary reflects on what the win means, considering everything Woodland has battled through and why it is one of the best stories in golf. Then Gary is joined by Ron Green Jr., longtime golf writer and columnist, to discuss what has changed to Augusta National Golf Club, how fans and players function without their phones during Masters week, what Rory McIlroy must do to repeat at The Masters, the pressure facing Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, the impact of Fred Ridley on Augusta National, and the latest surrounding Tiger Woods. Later, Gary welcomes Josh Carpenter, from Sports Business Journal, to break down Season 2 of TGL, whether the league has become over-sponsored, what the future of its television coverage looks like, and the latest business update involving Tiger Woods. Josh also discusses Augusta National’s new player facility, why it is such a smart addition, what it means that Prime Video will be showing the Masters, and what that could mean for the future of golf on streaming.
