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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 features Global Director, Product & Marketing at Wilson Golf Markus McCaine talking about the company's acclaimed new DYNAPWR irons.

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 current trends in golf with Jones.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome(00:04:28) - Owen Parry(00:43:04) - Rees Jones

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) - Greg Nathan, NGF(00:43:24) - Holiday Gift Guide 2025

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 Kein about the highs and lows of the 2025 golf season and his recommendations on courses not to miss! Chapters (00:00:00) - Show open(00:03:17) - Brad Schweigert - PXG(00:32:55) - Bradley Klein

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 destination. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show Open(00:03:25) - Anthony Holder(00:25:00) - Jevon Roberts - Bermuda

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 controversy at the Ryder Cup and what the officials are doing to prevent a repeat at Adare Manor in 2027. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show open(00:02:36) - Derek Sprague(00:30:15) - Agustin Pizá

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 rundown of their current offerings. Also features Stephan Guertler of My Golf Concierge on playing golf on the European continent, and Kayla Forschler of Bunker Hill Farms Golf Course (IL). Chapters (00:00:00) - Open(00:03:42) - Bill Holowaty - Miura Golf(00:40:55) - Stephan Guertler - My Golf Concierge(01:01:10) - Kayla Forschler - Bunker Hill Farms

"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 people actually learn to be better and his must-listen opinion on the controversy over fan behavior at the Ryder Cup and who should be held responsible. You won't want to miss this very special episode of the 19th Hole! Chapters (00:00:00) - Open(00:02:10) - Michael Breed part 1(00:18:48) - Michael Breed part 2

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 and junior golf coach Scott Holmes of 1757 Golf Club in Ashburn, VA. 

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 leadership, the preparations that went into the event and his opinion on whether current leadership should be held responsible and resign because of the blowback from the event. This very special edition of The 19th Hole is a must-listen for any fan of golf! Chapters (00:00:00) - Open(00:04:54) - 38th PGA President Ted Bishop

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 Saturday, the grit of the USA team on Sunday and the highly questionable behavior of fans during the entire event. Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening(00:03:23) - Ryder Cup analysis(00:27:00) - Adam Schupak

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. Also features CEO Randy Peitsch of Super Stroke, giving his insight into the astonishing growth and amazing future of the company. Chapters (00:00:00) - A Special Day at Bethpage(00:14:15) - Rees Jones(01:14:00) - Randy Peitsch

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 in the revered SM wedge line. Also features Chris Anderson of Nemcolin Resort, talking about the special attractions that golfers (and non-golfers!) can find there.

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 anticipated Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black G.C. (NY). Show also features Clay Simpson of SkyGolf and Stephen Bell of Lough Eske Castle Hotel in Donegal, Ireland.

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 the most exclusive properties in golf, talking about what makes Bunker Hill Farms so special and carrying on the vision of the late founder Mike Domek.