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The bunkered Golf Podcast

Join Michael McEwan and guests every week as they discuss the latest news and views from across the game. The bunkered Golf Podcast has featured guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the game – from Greg Norman, Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Player, to Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam and Paige Spiranac – and has racked up listeners in more than 150 different countries. If you like plenty of opinions and absolutely zero fluff, this is the golf podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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01:24:13

Luke who’s talking!

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Fresh from being announced as the European captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Luke Donald joins us on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. The mastermind of this year’s ‘Italian Job’, Donald discusses his decision to take the job for a second time, putting his legacy on the line, the prospect of going up against Tiger Woods, and a likely raucous home support. He also does his finest New York accent. Spoiler: it’s very, very good. Elsewhere, Michael, Bryce and Alex debate Tiger’s

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01:27:35

Is Jon Rahm joining LIV?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/11/24

It’s the rumour that just won’t go away – is Masters champion Jon Rahm about to become the latest big-name signing for LIV Golf? Michael McEwan, Bryce Ritchie and Alex Perry discuss that very prospect on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, is Ludvig Aberg really a ‘generational talent’? Is the Player Impact Program one of the most grotesque things about the game? What should we expect from Tiger’s latest comeback? And what are the old golf rules or habits you would defend to

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01:24:12

Rory McIlroy’s resignation and making sense of the WHS

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Rory McIlroy has dropped a (huge?) bombshell by resigning from the PGA Tour’s Policy Board – but why? Why now? What does this mean for Jay Monahan? And is this a good thing for Rory fans? Michael, Bryce and Alex debate all of this on the latest episode of The bunkered Podcast. Also, the DP World Tour – how should we assess its 2023 season? Plus, the World Handicap System... it’s a nightmare to understand, right? So, how should we feel about changes to it? Get all this, plus the most tenuous

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01:25:28

TGL: Golf game-changer or gimmick?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/11/06

Details are starting to emerge about Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new TGL venture, which is set to debut in January. But what’s it all about? Who’s taking part? And should you care? On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex take a deep dive into the made-for-TV competition. Elsewhere, are we getting closer to a Tiger tour comeback? What’s with all the Michael Block hate? And why is the PGA Tour letting its players try to qualify for LIV? It’s another packed

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01:35:19

What it’s like to hit a 452-yard drive (and what now...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/10/25

Michael, Bryce and Alex are joined on this week’s episode by bunkered’s gear editor James Tait, who’s fresh from his third-place finish at last week’s World Long Drive Championship. James went toe-to-toe with some of the biggest-hitters in the game – including Kyle Berkshire and defending champ Martin Borgmeier – and gave them all a run for their money, posting the longest drive of the week... a 452-yard monster! James talks us through the week, gives us the lowdown on his equipment (the loft on

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01:44:59

The LIV Golf / OWGR fiasco

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/10/11

So that’s that, then. The OWGR has decided that it’s not going to give world ranking points to LIV Golf... but is that the right call or a monumental blunder? Michael McEwan and Alex Perry discuss that on today’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. On the subject of LIV, golf writer Alan Shipnuck joins us for a chat about his new book “LIV and Let Die: The Inside Story of the War between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf”. His insights are genuinely fascinating. There’s also reaction to the latest in the

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46:18

The Ryder Cup Commute - Saturday Debrief (plus Rory’s...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/30

Well, well, well. The stage is set for a rip-snorter of a final day in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Europe maintains a five-point lead going into Sunday’s decisive singles session but the momentum might be with the United States following their 3-1 Saturday afternoon fourballs. HOWEVER! The whole thing has been overshadowed by an extraordinary car park kerfuffle involving Rory McIlroy and Patrick ‘No Hat’ Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava. Michael and Alex were about to

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43:37

The Ryder Cup Commute - Friday Debrief

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/29

Well… that was quite something, wasn’t it? Europe has taken a massive step towards regaining the Ryder Cup after inflicting a record-equalling beating on the United States on Day 1 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. On today’s episode of the Ryder Cup Commute, Michael and Alex assess where it went right for Europe, where it went wrong for the US, and answer the question every golf fan is asking: is there any way back for the United States over the weekend? Tune-in now! Don’t forget, the

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31:30

The Ryder Cup Commute – Day 3 – LIVE from Rome

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/28

It’s time for the talking to stop... well, nearly! With just hours to go until the opening shots of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Michael and Alex are back with another Ryder Cup Commute. The guys react to the pairings for Fridays opening foursomes session, look back on a surprisingly good opening ceremony, and – somehow – find a place to namecheck Noel Edmonds and Mr Blobby. (It’s been a long week already, leave them alone!) Tune-in now! Don’t forget, the first-ever bunkered Podcast LIVE, presented by

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30:12

The Ryder Cup Commute – Day 2 – LIVE from Rome

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/27

Michael and Alex are back with another bonus episode of The bunkered Podcast live from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. There’s a weather update – spoiler alert: it’s still scorchio – as well as reaction to Rory McIlroy’s interesting remarks on LIV golfers and Wyndham Clark’s even more interesting remarks on the European team. Also, ties... how do we feel about the match finishing 14-14 like the Solheim Cup last week? Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and Max Homa have all been sharing their

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32:28

The Ryder Cup Commute – Day 1 – LIVE from Rome

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/26

Buongiorno! Welcome to the first bunkered Podcast Ryder Cup commute, coming to you live from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. On today’s episode, Michael McEwan and Alex Perry give their immediate reactions to the set-up for this week’s match, including first-hand accounts of the spectacular first tee experience. The guys also discuss Luke Donald’s first big surprise of the week and Scottie Scheffler’s big putting news, as well as Jordan Spieth’s eventful presser... Tune-in now! ⛳️

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01:57:49

The 2023 Ryder Cup preview episode

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/22

So, here it is – the definitive Ryder Cup preview podcast. On this extended episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss all the big talking points ahead of the upcoming match in Rome Has the build-up been a bit low-key? Who are the danger men on each side? Which players have got the most to prove? The guys are also joined by former Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley and 2002 PGA champion Rich Beem, who’ll be covering the action for Sky Sports. Plus... a Ryder Cup in

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01:19:14

The Solheim Cup preview episode

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/15

The 18th edition of the Solheim Cup is about to get under way at Finca Cortesin in Spain and yup, we’re very excited! On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex preview the action. Why does the Solheim attract more controversy than the Ryder Cup? Who are the players to watch out for? And has US captain Stacy Lewis already made an almighty blunder? Elsewhere, the guys discuss Shane Lowry’s passionate defence of his Ryder Cup captain’s pick, ponder Rory McIlroy’s claims

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01:19:13

The European Ryder Cup picks debrief (feat special...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/09/05

And so that’s it. We now know the 12 European men who will attempt to win back the Ryder Cup from the USA in Rome in just a few weeks’ time. One of those players, Robert MacIntyre, joins this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast to reflect on “the worst week” of his life and to look ahead to his date with destiny at Marco Simone & Country Club at the end of the month. Spoiler alert: he’s itching to get going. Elsewhere, Michael, Bryce and Alex assess each of Luke Donald’s six picks. Did the

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01:26:47

The US Ryder Cup picks debrief!

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/08/30

So, we now know the identities of the 12 men who will contest the 2023 Ryder Cup on behalf of the United States of America... and not everybody is happy! On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex take a closer look at the wild cards handed out by Zach Johnson this week. Has Justin Thomas done enough to justify his nod? Is Brooks Koepka’s pick a win for LIV? How must Cam Young be feeling? And should Bryson have been in the mix? Elsewhere, there’s chat about how the

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01:27:09

The Ryder Cup / Solheim Cup countdown is on...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/08/24

Fans of team matchplay golf – rejoice! The Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup are both looming large on the horizon and, like you, we’re VERY excited. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce discuss the likely (and unlikely) picks that will complete the US Ryder Cup team, whilst disagreeing BIG TIME on one name for the European side. As for the Solheim, European rookie Gemma Dryburgh joins us for a chat just a matter of hours after getting one of Suzann Pettersen’s captain’s

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01:35:17

Should we be worried about Phil Mickelson’s (alleged)...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/08/16

On this week’s episode of the award-winning bunkered podcast, Michael and Bryce react to shock claims made about Phil Mickelson’s gambling by the six-time major champ’s former associate Billy Walters. Do these claims expose a vulnerability in the sport? How will they impact Phil’s legacy? Was Rory McIlroy’s response to the rumours right on or out of order? The guys get into it all. Elsewhere, Ian Woosnam joins the show to preview next month’s Ryder Cup and look back at his winning captaincy in

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01:28:04

Has the PGA Tour lost the plot?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/08/10

The PGA Tour is back in the spotlight this week. Hot on the heels of announcing its radically different schedule for 2024 – which includes a record $25m bonus payment for the FedEx Cup winner – one of its longest-serving and most influential executives quit. This came just days after it was announced that Tiger Woods had accepted a new role as a Player Director. Considering everything that’s going on, it’s reasonable to ask: is the PGA Tour in turmoil? Michael McEwan and Alex Perry get into

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01:30:02

The complete post-Open debrief

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Another Open Championship is in the books – and let’s be honest, it wasn’t a classic. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce reflect on the ‘Walkover on the Wirral’, where Brian Harman romped to his first major title. Is the new champ getting the respect he deserves? If not, why not? Did the R&A make a blunder with the course set-up? What was with the unruly behaviour from the crowds? What next for Rory? The guys get into all of this and more. There’s also a look

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32:25

The Open Commute - Round 3 recap – LIVE from Royal...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2023/07/22

Brian Harman has one hand on the Claret Jug... but will he seal the deal and become just the third left-hander to win The Open? Michael McEwan and Alex Perry are joined by Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir to discuss the surprise runaway leader at Royal Liverpool. There’s also chat about what looks like being yet another major near-miss for Rory McIlroy, a simply phenomenal third round from Masters champion Jon Rahm, and a scintillating performance from Fitzpatrick... Alex, not Matt. Tune in now to get

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