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.
by Carrigan Bain | Mar 30, 2026
Gary Williams breaks down a packed Wednesday on 5 Clubs, starting with a recap of the TGL Finals and Tiger Woods’ brief return. Plus, the latest on his Masters status and what to realistically expect heading into Augusta. From there, the focus shifts to the Houston Open and the growing list of players fighting to earn their way into the Masters field. Amy Rogers from Golf Channel joins from Houston to break down the “tournament within a tournament”, highlighting players on the Masters bubble, including those inside and just outside the Top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. She dives into key names like Nicolai Højgaard, Pierceson Coody, and Rickie Fowler, what they need to do this week, and how the pressure of qualifying impacts performance. Amy also shares insight into the overall vibe on the ground in Houston, from players resetting after a busy stretch to others fine-tuning their games specifically for Augusta. Curt Byrum, Golf Channel analyst & former PGA TOUR winner, offers a player’s perspective on Memorial Park and why the course setup favors longer hitters. He discusses how firm conditions, limited rough penalties, and scoring opportunities shape the leaderboard, and which players could take advantage. Curt also touches on Brooks Koepka’s recent form, why his iron play and putting are trending, and what it takes mentally to compete this time of year with the Masters looming. Plus, Gary updates the Club 5 rankings, highlights Cam Young’s rise to the top, and wraps with this week’s picks, sleepers, storylines to watch, and dogs of the week. 5 Clubs airs live on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM Channel 92.
