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The 19th Hole with Michael Williams
by Michael Williams
Award-winning journalist Michael Williams brings his wit and insight to golf and the golf lifestyle, including travel, fashion, food, mixology and more. Featuring a range of fascinating guests who play the game and make the game, the 19th Hole is the "must listen" podcast for golf.
Episodes
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Episode 250: It's a Celebration with Bob Vokey and Robert Trent Jones Jr.!
Award-wining host Michael Williams celebrates the groundbreaking 250th episode of the 19th Hole. Williams shares memories and observations with the very first 19th Hole guest, master clubmaker for Titleist Bob Vokey along with Hall of Fame golf course architecht Robert Trent Jones Jr. Chapters...
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Episode 249: Exclusive! Richard Haass Joins The 19th Hole!
Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by distinguished diplomat, award-winning author and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass to talk about his connection to golf, the places he has played and memorable experiences he has had playing. Also features leading...
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Episode 248: Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner Joins The 19th Hole!
Award-winning host Michael Williams chats with Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner about the growing popularity of golf and what operators need to do to keep the crowds coming. Also features Brandon Carter of Sand Valley Golf Resort (WI), and PGA Tour Superstore Vice President Ralph Stokes. Chapters...
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Episode 247: The Two Robbies Talk Golf and Football (aka Soccer)
Award-winning Journalist Michael Williasn welcomes NBC Premier League Analysts and hosts of "The 2 Robbies" podcast Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe to talk about the new Premier Leagues season and their favorite things about soccer and golf. Also features minority owner of Ipswich Town Phil Ciano...
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Episode 246: The Good Good and Callaway Video Controversy
Award winning Host Michael Williams gives his take on the now-deleted video depicting a male personality from Good Good Golf shoving a female golfer to the ground and threatening her as a part of a commercial for Callaway. Williams discusses the content of the video, the fallout from it and what…
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Episode 245: The Best Courses You've Never Heard Of
Award winnng host Michael Williams features some of the most exclusive courses in the country and how they are making the game a special experience. Also features a segment about Williams' latest article on ESPN/Andscape about what golf is doing to increase participation among minorities at…
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Episode 243: Jay Haas joins the 19th Hole LIVE from the Lodge at Primland!
PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions great Jay Haas joins award-winning host Michael Wiliams live from the fabulous Lodge at Primland resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Haas talks about his amazing career and his current connection to the Primland property. Also features Primland's Harold Primat...
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Episode 242: The Enduring Magic of Casa de Campo
Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gagnon about the amazing golf (and more) at Casa de Campo including the newly restored Teeth of the Dog and the always challenging Dye Fore courses. Also features CEO of The Golf Performance Academy Lee-Anne…
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Episode 241: Why Golf and Football (Soccer) Are So Popular (Hint: It's Global)!
Award-winning host Michael Williams gives his take on the worldwide popularity of Golf and Football (aka Soccer) on a weekend where both the World Cup final and the British Open are being contested. Also feature Scott MacGuffie talking about the revolutionary TITE Eyewear brand. Chapters…
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Episode 240: Golfweek and USA Today Editor Jason Lusk Joins The 19th Hole!
Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Jason Lusk, who heads the golf course rating program at Golfweek and is the Golf Travel Editor for USA Today. They discuss the rating system, how it works, who is in it and which courses Lusk is high on. Also features Shamik Patel of Killer Golf…
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Episode 239: Former USGA Head Mike Davis Joins Live From Wild Dunes Resort!
Award-wining golf journalist Michael Williams hosts the show live from Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Guests include former USGA CEO Mike Davis on the latest edition of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Tyler O'Connor of Bird Golf and Wild Dunes Director of Golf…
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Episode 238: Golfweek's Adam Schupak Breaks Down the 2026 U.S. Open!
Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak about Wyndham Clark's historic win at the the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Chapters (00:00:00) - Open (00:16:25) - Adam Schupak
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Episode 237: It's The Most Wonderful (Golf) Time Of The Year!
Award-winning host Michael Williams presents his annual U.S. Open preview, once again featuring The Open Doctor, Hall of Fame golf course architect Rees Jones. Jones gives his unique perspective on the acclaimed Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, identifies key holes and gives his predictions for…
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Episode 236: A Jewel In Asia And A Legacy At Home
Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness...
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Episode 235: Golf Pride and ORKAI Take Center Stage!
Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new...
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Episode 234: The Destination Of Your Dreams
Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf...
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Episode 233: PGA Championship Roundup!
Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf. Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening...
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Episode 232: Oh, The (Golf) Places You'll Go!
Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and...
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Episode 231: Blue Tees Golf and Eastside Golf Are Making Golf Fun
Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game. Chapters...
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Episode 230: It's Myrtle Beach Golf Time!
Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson...
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Episode 229: Casa de Campo and Chamber Putters Lead The Way
Award winning host Michael Williams hosts Casa de Campo Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gangon for a wonderful conversation on the past, present and future of one of the most iconic names in destination golf. Also features legendary golf innovator Vikash Sanyal and his latest entry into the…
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Episode 228: Making Memories, Saving Lives in Golf
Award winning host Michael Williams features Jason Haga of Never Miss Your Shot Golf on their revolutionary way to make a golf memory last a lifetime on the golf course. Also features Bob Dugan of Thorguard on how their technology saves rounds and saves lives. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome...
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Episode 227: The Future of Travel and Transit in Golf
Award-winning Journalist Michael Williams is joined by Bud Garmany of the renowned golf travel company Garmany Golf to talk about the current trends that are driving the new influx of golfers in the game. Also features VP of Sales for Motocaddy Andy Warren talking about the dramatic increase in…
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Episode 226: Lexus Sets A New Pace In Golf, While Wilson Sets A New Standard
Award winning host Michael Williams is back from the PGA Show and is joined by Head of Experiential Marketing & National Partnerships at Lexus Nicole Peterson to talk about the exceptional automobiles that Lexus produces and how the company has connected so closely to championship golf. Also...
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Episode 225: The Inside Story Of A Modern Masterpiece
Award-winning host Michael Williams welcomes Rees Jones and Owen Parry, the visionaries behind the spectacular TPC Danzante Bay Golf Course at Villa Del Palmar Resort in Loreto, Mexico. Williams analyzes the mission and vision of the course with Parry, and discusses the signature holes and…
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Episode 224: The State of the Golf Nation with Greg Nation of the NGF!
Award-winning host Michael Williams presents an exclusive one-on-one interview with NGF President and CEO Greg Nathan reviweing the great rise of golf and what's in store for the game in 2026 and beyond. Also features The 19th Hole Holiday Gift Guide! Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening (00:02:15)…
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Episode 222: PXG Stands Alone!
Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with PXG Chief Operating Officer Brad Schweigert about the history of the company, its new line of superb golf clubs and the "aura" that surrounds the industry's most unique brand. Also features golf course architect, golf consultant and historian Bradley...
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Episode 221: Oh, The Places You'll Go(lf)!
Award-winning host Michael Williams highlights golf travel in this edition of The 19th Hole. Features Anthony Holder (PGA), Director of Golf at Horsehoe Bay Resort (TX) and Jevon Roberts, Assisstant Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship talking about the tourney and the...
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Episode 220: Exclusive! Our One-on-One Interview with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague
Award-winning host Michael Williams features an exclusive interview with PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague. the interview covers the unprecedented popularity of golf, and the mission of the PGA in growing the popularity and availability of the game. Mr. Sprague also addresses the recent…
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Episode 219: Exploring the Legends of Miura Golf
Award-winning host Michael Williams features Miura Golf Chief Operating Officer Bill Holowaty in a fascinating dive into the legendary Miura Golf brand and their one-of-a-kind golf clubs. The discussion covers the founding and early accomplishments of Miura, the allure of the Miura brand and a...
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Episode 218: A Breed Apart...America's Coach Speaks Out!
"America's Coach" Michael Breed joins award-winning host Michael Williams to talk about all things golf, including the current popularity of the game with the public and the state of the professional game. Breed also gives hot takes on a range of issues including scaling back the golf ball, how...
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Episode 217: Legendary Casa de Campo Celebrates It's Magnificent 50th Anniversary on The 19th Hole!
Chief Markeritng Officer and VP of Sales Jason Kychek joins award-winning host Michael Williams to celebrate the legendary Casa de Campo's 50th anniversary as they discuss the many attractions at the top-rated golf resort in the Carribean. Also features Phil Immordino of the Indoor Golf Alliance...
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Episode 216: An Exclusive Take On The Ryder Cup From The Man That Brought It To Bethpage
Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts the 38th President of the PGA of America Ted Bishop for a remarakble one on one discussiun about the status of the game of golf including the recently completed Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black (NY). Bishop tells how the event was brought to Bethpage under his...
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Episode 215: Adam Schupak Breaks Down a Ryder Cup to Remember!
Award-winning host Michael Williams reviews the highs and lows of the European victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course (NY). Special guest Golfweek Senior Writer Adam Schupak gives his views of the week, including the unquestioned brilliance of the Euros on Friday and…
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Episode 214: EXCLUSIVE! Rees Jones Gives an Inside Look at the 2025 Ryder Cup
Join award-winning host Michael Wiliams for a very special interview with "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones. Jones gives a hole-by-hole analysis of the masterful A.W. Tillinghast design that he perfected for modern play. Jones also gives his prediction for who will win the most coveted trophy of golf....
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Episode 213: Here We Go! Bob Vokey Joins The 19th Hole...Again!
To celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Hole, award-winnig host Michael Willliams welcomes back the great Bob Vokey of Titleist. Vokey discusses the continued importance of the short game both to the long-hitting pros and the amateur, the best wedge players he ever saw and his latest offerings…
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Episode 212: The BEST 2025 Season Review with Adam Schupak!
Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts a packed show featuring Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak with a review of the 2025 golf season, including where Sottie Scheffler ranks among all-time greats, the future of LIV Golf and Schupak's prediction for this year's highly…
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Episode 211: Two Great Visionaries, One Great Game
In this episode, award winning host Michael Williams talks with KemperSports CRO Steve Skinner about the state of golf as a business, discussing the state of the game now and what it must do to maintain it's current record levels of popularity. Also features Joe Domek of Bunker Hill Farms, one of...
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Episode 210: Ireland is Golf!
Award-winning host Michael Williams shares stories of his latest trip to Ireland and how you can plan yours with Tourism Ireland Executive Vice President North Ametica & Australia/NZ Alison Metcalfe. Also features Golf District CEO Josh Segal on how his new product is making more round avalable…
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Special Edition! John Bodenhamer of the USGA talks U.S. Open!
In this very special edition of the 19th Hiole with Michael Williams, USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer talks about the 2025 U.S. Open at storied Oakmont Country Club just outside Pittsburgh, PA. Bodenhamer, who sets the up the U.S. Open courses, gives his unique perspective on…
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Episode 208: The Definitive U.S. Open Preview with Rees Jones
In this episode, award-winning host Michael Williams gives his preview of the 2025 U.S. Open and the magificent Oakmont Contry Club course. His special guest is the acclaimed golf course archtecht "The Open Doctor", Rees Jones, who gives history, insight and his prediction for the winner and the...
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Episode 206: Gamechangers!
Award-winng host Michael Williams talks with two of the most influential people in golf. Matt Ginella of Golf Digest and The Golf Channel talk about his new latest project and everything else glf realated. Also features Stephanie Luttrell of Titelist talking about the revolutionary GT series...
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Episode 205: RTJII Reflects, Nick Sherburne Projects!
Award-winning host Michael Williams hosts two greats of the game. Hall of Fame golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II talks about Rory, the Masters and all things golf. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne on the explosive growth of club fitting and how it will impact the game.
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Episode 204: An Earthshaking Masters for McIlroy!
It was a groundbreaking and earthshaking 2025 Masters for newly crowned career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, and award-winning host Michael Williams breaks down the things that made this win one for the ages. Also features acclaimed golf course architect Agustin Pizá about the historic events…
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Episode 203: It's Masters Week!
It's a tradition like no other, and The 19th Hole with Michael Williams is celebrating the first major championship of the year with a range of wonderful guests. First up with award-winning host Michael Willams is Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland talking about the magic that is golf in Ireland.
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Episode 202: Sticks and Stones!
Host Michael Williams explores the lates in sticks (clubs) and stones (clubs) with Taylor Hull and Brent Clement of Honma Golf, and Frederick Waddell of Pinnacle Golf.
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The 19th Hole with Michael Williams Episode 201: When It Rains...
Whether it's delightful or frightful outside, award-winning host Michael Williams has you covered! this week's guests include Lou Delfina of Galvin Green and Nick Zaloga of Lansdowne Resort.
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The 19th Hole with Michael Williams: Robbie Mustoe and Nick Sherburne
Host Michael Williams talks about his two passions, golf and soccer (football!) with the famed broadcaster Robbie Mustoe. Also features Club Champion founder Nick Sherburne talking about the amazing growth of Club Champion and what's next in the golf club fitting business.
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Ireland is Awesome at Everything and Rees Jones Knows Everything
Host Michael Williams recaps the 2024 U.S. Open and reviews how he and Rees Jones picked the winner AND winning score! Special guest Irish Mnister of Sport, Art and Culture Catheirne Martin and Omni Homestead Managing Director Mark Spadoni talk about the explosion of destination golf travel.
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The 19th Hole Episode 190 - U.S. Open Preview with Rees Jones
The 124th U.S. Open Champioship is this week at the iconic Pinehurst #2! Host Michael Williams is joined in this episode by "The Open Doctor" Rees Jones to talk about his personal connection to the course, what makes it special and his predictions for what will ahppen this week. It's a master…
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Award-winning journalist Michael Williams brings his wit and insight to golf and the golf lifestyle, including travel, fashion, food, mixology and more. Featuring a range of fascinating guests who play the game and make the game, the 19th Hole is the "must listen" podcast for golf.
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Award-winning journalist Michael Williams brings his wit and insight to golf and the golf lifestyle, including travel, fashion, food, mixology and more. Featuring a range of fascinating guests who play the game and make the game, the 19th Hole is the "must listen" podcast for golf.
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