04/23/2014 The Golf Insiders

PODCAST NOTE: Listeners can tune in to iHeart Radio 740 The Game Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. to hear the The Golf Insiders live.  Add The Golf Insiders podcast to your iPhone as an app. Click here and go to the bottom of the device's screen to create the "Quick Launch" icon for the Golf Insiders. Once you've done this it will add The Golf Insiders podcast as an App to your home screen.  Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about Matt Kuchar's win at the RBC Heritage and his arm lock putting style. Holing out on the 18th and eventually win over Adam Scott. They also discuss Michelle Wie's win in Hawaii and Angel Jimenez's win in Malaysia. Tim Rosaforte, The Golf Channel, Golf Digest and Golf World, calls in from the Zurich Classic. Time recently won the 2014 PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. He has won more than 40 awards. Holly asks Tim about Bubba's recent win at the Masters. Tim feels that Bubba has won a lot of people and fans over with his recent trip to the Morning Drive, back to Baghdad Florida and his involvement with the Drive, Chip and Putt tournament. Holly talks to Tim about the Tiger factor and with his absence once again how it will affect the financial aspects of golf.  Tim feels that sports fans love to see greatness no matter what sport and that is why Tiger is followed and viewed so much.  Holly and Tim talk about Jordan Spieth's passion and emotion and how some seemed to criticize him for that. Palmer was very emotional person when he played. He feels that there is a way to channel that passion. Tim feels that Jordan is very good for the game. You have to look at players over a long period of time and not just judge them on one outing. People to like to see emotion and makes for better TV for sure. Holly asks Tim about the upcoming U.S. Open. Tim feels this year's tournament is wide open and that it will be a chipping and putting contest and who can handle the pressure.  They wrap up the segment talking about Sean Foley being ranked the #2 teacher in the nation behind Butch Harmon. He feels that if Tiger wins a Major soon it changes the conversation.  Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the Golf Insiders about Matt Kuchar's recent win. With the win Bob feels that Kuchar's play over the last month has been really good. And now the win solidifies that and is not just looked at if he could close the deal on Sundays. Bob feels that Matt is a very solid player. Bob and Holly also talk about Jordan Spieth's play of late. He did well at the Masters and he followed that up with a descent showing the following week. They also talk about Phil Mickelson's chances of winning the U.S. Open and if he will ever win one?  Holly and Rich talk about local golf including the UCF Women's Golf Team finishing second to Louisville by 1 stroke at the American Athletic Conference Championship this past weekend.