Five Clubs

On this Tuesday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams is joined by Emilia Doran, live from Riviera, to reflect on the dramatic finish at the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach and preview The Genesis Invitational at one of the PGA TOUR’s most iconic venues.

Emilia shares her perspective from inside the ropes on what separated the best players at Pebble, including Scottie Scheffler’s late Sunday charge and Collin Morikawa’s return to the winner’s circle. Drawing from her experience walking alongside the game’s elite, she explains how decision-making, commitment, and shot variety continue to define performance at the highest level, and how working alongside a caddie can make the difference in pressure moments late in a round.

The conversation then shifts to The Genesis Invitational at Riviera, where Emilia breaks down why the course remains one of the TOUR’s most respected tests and how softer conditions could impact scoring this week. She also discusses how being around the world’s best players has shaped her own approach to competition and course management.

Later, USGA President Fred Perpall joins Gary to discuss the continued growth of the game and how new players are entering through non-traditional formats before transitioning to green-grass golf. He also shares insight into the USGA’s anchor site strategy for the U.S. Open and how the USA Development initiative is helping create opportunities for the next generation of elite American golfers.

Gary closes with this week’s Book Club, featuring The Inner Game of Tennis and The War of Art, two reads focused on performance, mindset, and managing pressure.

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

0:00 Opening Thoughts
5:42 - Venues on the PGA Tour
10:58 Emilia Doran
27:36 Fred Perpall
44:23 Book Club

On this Monday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams leads with the story of the week: Anthony Kim winning at LIV Adelaide in one of the most powerful comeback moments golf has seen in decades.
Gary puts the win in perspective through the time gap, the personal toll, and what it means for someone to come back from the darkest chapters of life and still find a way to compete, perform, and win again. He shares why this wasn’t just a golf result; it was a human story about purpose, resilience, and choosing to keep going. Gary also highlights Anthony Kim’s post-win words about fighting through bad days, finding peace of mind, and wanting to use winning as a platform to help other people.
Taylor Zarzour then joins to add firsthand context on Anthony Kim, including their past interactions, how close it felt at times to a tragic ending, and why this win connected in a way no money-driven storyline ever could. They also discuss what this victory could mean next, from LIV’s momentum to the long-term possibilities for where Anthony Kim’s story goes from here.
After that, the show touches on Collin Morikawa breaking through to win at Pebble Beach and Scottie Scheffler continuing his historic run of consistency, before looking ahead to Riviera and the loaded stretch of events coming up. 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).

0:00 Reaction to the Weekend's Winners
3:04 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Recap
13:08 Anthony Kim wins at LIV Adelaide
23:45 Taylor Zarzour

On this Wednesday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams sets the stage for a big week in golf and welcomes Justin Rose, an AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion and one of the game’s true statesmen. Rose opens up about the doubt he felt during the back half of 2022, the turning point that led him to seek fresh swing insight, and how working with coach Mark Blackburn helped “steer the ship” back toward his best patterns.
Rose also dives into why winning on the PGA Tour in your 40s is becoming increasingly rare, how the modern game has shifted toward power and younger talent arriving “ready to win,” and what it takes to stay competitive at the highest level with recovery, preparation, and leaning into strengths. Plus, a rapid fire “5 to Go” with Rose featuring favorite restaurants, best shots witnessed, Ryder Cup bus vibes, and the golf destination he’s most motivated to finally experience.
Later, Keith Stewart from Read the Line joins the show to break down Pebble Beach from an information first lens, including his key stats to watch across the two course setup, why wedge play and short game matter so much here, and how putting conditions can influence the week. Stewart also talks through players to watch, the leaderboard movement from last week, and the team’s picks for Pebble.
We close the Wednesday show with Dogs of the Week, featuring viewer submitted pups with golf connections from around the country. Subscribe for more from 5 Clubs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio.
0:00 Opening Thoughts
14:15 Justin Rose
27:35 Keith Stewart
39:18 Picks of the week

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On this Tuesday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams reacts to the PGA TOUR’s latest push positioning THE PLAYERS Championship as a Major, including Brandel Chamblee’s headline-making stance that THE PLAYERS “stands alone” and is the best Major. Gary breaks down why the “Fifth Major” conversation keeps resurfacing, why Major history is more murky than people realize, and why retroactively awarding Major status would open an impossible can of worms.
Brendan Porath of Fried Egg Golf joins from Chicago to talk about Chris Gotterup’s rise and what makes his game feel sustainable. Brendan explains why Gotterup’s wins have come on demanding stages, why Scottie Scheffler’s week to week persistence is so compelling, and how the PGA TOUR’s Signature Event pathways like the Next 10 and Swing 5 help shape fields. They also debate sponsor exemptions, field size, and what would make the system feel more merit based.
Also from Fried Egg Golf, Kevin Van Valkenburg joins next to continue THE PLAYERS Championship Major discussion and how the PGA TOUR is going on offense with its messaging. Kevin digs into how “Major” status has shifted historically, why the TOUR wants more ownership of golf’s biggest stages, and what a defining 2026 accomplishment could look like for Rory McIlroy. He also shares a thoughtful angle on Scottie Scheffler’s balance and mentality, and what Tiger Woods’ future impact could be as the PGA TOUR evolves.
Gary closes the show with a quick historical "what if" involving Augusta National and the USGA, and why The PLAYERS conversation will only get louder as THE PLAYERS week approaches.
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0:00 Opening Thoughts
13:54 Brendon Porath
33:07 Kevin Van Valkenburg
43:20 Final Thoughts

On this Monday edition of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams reviews key developments from the weekend in golf, highlighted by the performances of Chris Gotterup and Patrick Reed.
Golf course designer and World Curling President Beau Welling joins 5 Clubs with Gary from Italy to discuss his wide ranging career, current projects with TGR Design, and the evolution of modern golf architecture. Welling shares insight into how data, playability, and course design can challenge elite players while remaining accessible for golfers of all skill levels, along with a look at the growing demand for golf worldwide.
Luke Clanton then joins the show to talk about his fast rise from elite amateur golf to earning his PGA TOUR card through PGA TOUR U. Clanton breaks down what it felt like playing under the spotlight at the WM Phoenix Open, why pressure is something he embraces, and how he’s adjusting to life on tour from training and adding weight, to staying grounded with perspective from his family.
They also discuss Clanton’s comfort in a TV driven environment like TGL, what he’s learning from being around the game’s best, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, and how he keeps his routine and mindset consistent as expectations grow.
The episode also looks at Patrick Reed’s early season success overseas, his wins on the DP World Tour, and what that momentum could mean moving forward as he continues to compete internationally and in major championships.
0:00 Opening Thoughts
2:59 Recap of Weekend Winners
14:00 Beau Welling
27:50 Luke Clanton
42:59 Patrick Reed wins in Qatar