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PGA TOUR LIVE host John Swantek has conversations with top players and discusses trending topics with leading broadcasters and content producers in the golf world.

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592 episodes

SI.com's Bob Harig on his new book, "Drive: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods"

John Swantek hangs with Bob Harig to discuss the release of his new book about the indomitable spirit of Tiger Woods. Also, the two unpack the Valspar Championship, including Peter Malnati's win and another close call for Cameron Young.

24m
Mar 25
Nick Gabrelcik, No. 3 in the PGA TOUR University Ranking on playing a familiar course this week & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton gives his picks for the Valspar Championship

Nick Gabrelcik, University of North Florida golfer, discusses his familiarity with the Copperhead Course, the benefits of his previous start there last year, the confidence he gains from competing against his peers, and describes his unique swing style. Rob Bolton discusses the upcoming Valspar Championship and provides insights into the players' mindset and the impact of weather on betting. He highlights Maverick McNealy's recent performance and evaluates Xander Schauffele's chances of success. Additionally, he identifies Mattie Schmidt as a sleeper pick and discusses the characteristics of the course that bettors should consider.

29m
Mar 20
Legendary NBC Sports announcer Gary Koch on an epic 50th edition of THE PLAYERS Championship

John Swantek hangs with six-time PGA TOUR winner Gary Koch to unpack another memorable week at THE PLAYERS Championship, including his relationship with the iconic 17th hole at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, a heart-breaking runner-up performance from Wyndham Clark and punctuated by Scottie Scheffler’s history-making performance.

22m
Mar 18
Former PLAYERS Champion Tim Clark remembers his win in 2010 & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton gives his picks for the 50th anniversary of the TOUR's gold standard

John Swantek hangs with Tim Clark, winner of THE PLAYERS Championship in 2010, as he shares his memories of the pressure he felt during the final holes.  He also discusses his early years in South Africa, his golfing idols, and his participation in the Presidents Cup. Also, Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

30m
Mar 13
NBC Sports commentator Curt Byrum on Scottie Scheffler's win and a look ahead to THE PLAYERS Championship

John Swantek hangs with Curt Byrum to unpack world #1 Scottie Scheffler’s dominant win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, including analysis of his incredible putting performance and his usual ball-striking dominance.  The two also discuss the shape of Rory McIlroy's game and give a preview of the 50th THE PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

22m
Mar 11
Bay Hill resident and former TOUR player Robert Damron on Arnold Palmer's legacy & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton on his picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

John Swantek hangs with PGA TOUR Winner, PGA TOUR LIVE on-course reporter, and Bay Hill Club & Lodge resident Robert Damron who discusses growing up with Arnold Palmer and how the legend's life greatly affected his own.  Also, Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field in Orlando, FL.

25m
Mar 07
Steve Sands of NBC Sports on Austin Eckroat's win at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches and the rest of the news in golf

John Swantek hangs with Steve Sands to unpack the start of the Florida swing, discuss this week's latest Signature Event on the PGA TOUR in the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, a look ahead to THE PLAYERS Championship, and the future of Tiger Woods.

25m
Mar 05
"Full Swing" Executive Producer Chad Mumm on what to expect in Season 2 & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton on his picks for the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

John Swantek hangs with Chad Mumm as they discuss Season 2 of "Full Swing" on Netflix, including a preview of some of the storylines covered, who could be the breakout stars of this year, and behind the scenes information on how the episodes came together.  Also, Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field in Palm Beach Gardens.

31m
Feb 29
PGATOUR.COM's Kevin Prise on Jake Knapp's incredible rise from the mini tours to being a PGA TOUR champion

John Swantek hangs with PGATOUR.COM associate editor Kevin Prise to discuss the fascinating journey of rookie Jake Knapp, the PGA TOUR’s newest champion at the Mexico Open at Vidanta.

26m
Feb 26
Brandon Wu on his success at the Mexico Open at Vidanta & GolfBet Insider Rob Bolton with his picks for the week

John Swantek hangs with Brandon Wu as they discuss his success at the Mexico Open at Vidanta, his sterling collegiate career at Stanford University, and his adjustment from the Korn Ferry Tour to playing on the PGA TOUR.  Also, Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field in Vallarta, Mexico.

29m
Feb 22
Sean Zak: Golf.com

John Swantek hangs with Sean Zak to unpack an eventful week in Los Angeles, the disappointment of a Tiger Woods WD and a brilliant final round from Hideki Matsuyama to capture the Genesis Invitational. 

26m
Feb 19
"On the Mark Golf Podcast" host and CBS Sports & PGA TOUR LIVE Analyst Mark Immelman on The Riviera Country Club & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton gives his picks for The Genesis Invitational

John Swantek hangs with Mark Immelman to discuss what he expects to see this week on the course, including Tiger Woods' return to competition and several players he expects to contend.  Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at The Genesis Invitational.

36m
Feb 15
Golf Digest senior writer Alex Myers with a look back at the WM Phoenix Open and a look ahead to Tiger Woods' return at the Genesis Invitational

John Swantek hangs with Alex Myers to unpack another super-charged edition of the WM Phoenix Open on Super Bowl Sunday, and peek ahead to the return of Tiger Woods at this week’s Genesis Invitational.  Also, conversation about the two's beloved New York Knicks and a strange golf-related knee injury.

24m
Feb 12
Five-time PGA TOUR champion Camilo Villegas on his difficult journey back to a win in Bermuda last year & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton gives his picks for the WM Phoenix Open

John Swantek hangs with Camilo Villegas to discuss his early success, his struggles on and off the course, and his eventual return to the winner’s circle last season. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the WM Phoenix Open.

29m
Feb 08
Golf Channel commentator Arron Oberholser on what he saw on the links up close at Pebble Beach this past week

John Swantek hangs with 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion Arron Oberholser to unpack a memorable week along the Monterey Peninsula including Wyndham Clark's record-breaking 60 to win the second Signature Event of the 2024 PGA TOUR season.  Also, the two talk football including the upcoming Super Bowl and growing up in the same area as Tom Brady.

27m
Feb 06
Three-time PGA TOUR champion Nick Taylor on returning to the site of his win in 2020 & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton with his picks for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

John Swantek hangs with defending RBC Canadian Open and 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion Nick Taylor and talks about those career-changing events. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at Pebble Beach for the second Signature Event of the season.  Plus, details on the Fenway Sports Group-led Strategic Sports Group's (SSG) minority partnership in PGA TOUR Enterprises, and a release date for Season 2 of "Full Swing" on Netflix.

32m
Feb 01
Frank Nobilo: CBS Sports

John Swantek hangs with Frank Nobilo to unpack the Farmers Insurance Open and discuss the hot topics in the game.

25m
Jan 30
Two-time PGA TOUR champion Luke List on returning to the site of his 2022 victory & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton provides an edge for gamers at the Farmers Insurance Open

John Swantek hangs with 2022 Farmers Insurance Open champion Luke List to discuss his nearly 20-year journey as a professional. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at Torrey Pines.

32m
Jan 23
Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year Ben Kohles on his journey back to the PGA TOUR & Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton forecasts The American Express

John Swantek hangs with Ben Kohles, who’s back on the PGA TOUR after a decade of ups and downs. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at The American Express.

33m
Jan 18
Akshay Bhatia talks about his his unique journey in golf

John Swantek welcomes guest host Sean Martin from PGATOUR.COM, who sits down with Akshay Bhatia to discuss his stellar success at a young age, how he has evolved his game over the last few years, his breakthrough win at the 2023 Barracuda Championship, and how he plans to attack the 2024 season.

28m
Jan 10
PGATOUR.COM's Sean Martin on an exciting week at The Sentry

John Swantek welcomes guest host Paul Hodowanic from PGATOUR.COM, who is joined by PGATOUR.COM's Lead of Editorial Sean Martin from on-site in Hawaii.  The two discuss Chris Kirk's victory at The Sentry, the play of Sahith Theegala, Jordan Spieth, and Scottie Scheffler, as well as a fashion check on Jason Day's new outfits.

26m
Jan 08
Swedish Sensations Ludvig Åberg and Vincent Norrman on starting the 2024 season at The Sentry

John Swantek welcomes guest host Sean Martin from PGATOUR.COM, who sits down with Ludvig Åberg and Vincent Norrman on-site at this week's Opening Drive to the 2024 season, The Sentry.  The two Swedes share how they adjusted to playing college golf in the United States, their incredible first seasons on the PGA TOUR, and living together in Tallahassee, Florida.

23m
Jan 04
12-time PGA TOUR champion Justin Leonard on teeing it up at the PNC Championship & Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig on a busy 2023 in golf

In the final episode of 2023, John Swantek hangs with Justin Leonard, who comes off a win at the World Champions Cup with Team USA, and is competing in this week’s PNC Championship.  Plus, Bob Harig explores all the recent news in the professional golf world including Tiger Woods as we wrap up the season.

32m
Dec 14, 2023
PGATOUR.COM's Kevin Prise on the return of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

John Swantek hangs with Kevin Prise to preview all of the great storylines at the final stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry located at TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club.  The two also discuss a huge win for Kevin's Buffalo Bills over the Kansas City Chiefs, and whether they will be able to catch up to John's Miami Dolphins.

26m
Dec 11, 2023
Seven-time PGA TOUR champion Peter Jacobsen on the creation of the World Champions Cup & LPGA rookie superstar Rose Zhang on playing in the Grant Thornton Invitational

John Swantek hangs with Peter Jacobsen to discuss the inaugural World Champions Cup, which features three international teams playing together in a unique format.  Also, LPGA sensation Rose Zhang on her stellar amateur career leading into her professional career, and how it aligns with her partner, Sahith Theegala, in the inaugural Grant Thornton Invitational.

28m
Dec 08, 2023
NBC/Golf Channel commentator Steve Sands on Tiger Woods and the results of the Hero World Challenge

John Swantek hangs with Steve Sands to unpack the Hero World Challenge and the competitive return of Tiger Woods.  They also discuss how Tiger's legacy is evolving as part of the TOUR's leadership.  Also, the two discuss the NFL as John's Dolphins handled Steve's Commanders and the controversial results of the College Football Playoff Committee.

29m
Dec 04, 2023
Two-time PGA TOUR champion Sepp Straka on playing in this week's Hero World Challenge. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton on the many ways to wager on Tiger Woods

John Swantek hangs with Sepp Straka, a member of the victorious 2023 European Ryder Cup team, and discusses representing his native Austria in the Olympic Games. Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton analyzes the field at the Hero World Challenge and debuts a new feature gamers can look forward to in 2024 on PGATOUR.COM.

28m
Nov 30, 2023
James Colgan from GOLF.COM on Tiger's return this week and news around the sport

John Swantek hangs with James Colgan to discuss the return of the Big Cat at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger's future, the TGL, and all the news from around professional golf.

25m
Nov 28, 2023
PGATOUR.COM's Sean Martin on Ludvig Åberg's first PGA TOUR win and news from around golf

John Swantek hangs with Sean Martin to unpack the week at The RSM Classic, including an emphatic victory for the Swedish sensation to cap off the PGA TOUR season.  Also, a recap of a busy news week around the TOUR, and Sean provides a manifesto for coffee drinkers everywhere.

23m
Nov 21, 2023
Four-time PGA TOUR champion Ryan Palmer on competing in the FedExCup Fall and Golfbet Insider Rob Bolton gives his picks

John Swantek hangs with Ryan Palmer, who is trying to slip inside the top 125 of the FedExCup Fall standings, and discusses his role in the PGA TOUR YouTube Series, "The Turn."  Rob Bolton analyzes the field at The RSM Classic.

30m
Nov 16, 2023