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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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66:50

Did Luke Donald get his Ryder Cup picks right?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Okay, so here it is. We now know the 12 players who will represent Europe in the forthcoming Ryder Cup, with captain Luke Donald naming six picks to go with the half-dozen who qualified automatically for his side. But did he get those decisions right? Michael, James and Lewis debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Who was the most contentious decision? Who might still withdraw from the match? Which players have the most legitimate case to be miffed at missing out? And is the

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89:00

Captain Keegan’s Ryder Cup risk - but will it pay off?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/08/27

So, Keegan Bradley will NOT become the Ryder Cup’s first playing captain in more than 60 years. The US skipper has opted not to give himself one of his six picks for the upcoming match at Bethpage.But is that the right call? Michael, James and Lewis debate that decision and weigh up the merits of those he did pick… and those he didn’t. Elsewhere, what’s next for Tommy Fleetwood now that he’s finally a PGA Tour winner and what convinced Lewis to heckle Luke Donald at the Scottish Open? Tune-in

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01:40:40

Europe’s 12th man! The Ryder Cup countdown continues…

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Europe’s Ryder Cup team is really starting to take shape, so much so that there may only be space for one more man on Luke Donald’s side - but who could that be?On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis run the rule over the three most likely contenders (and maybe a couple of outside bets). Elsewhere, Hunter Mahan joins us to discuss his role in Happy Gilmore 2 and his new life away from the tour as a high school golf coach. Plus, Monty impressions, the joy of power

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01:18:36

Why Europe are (clear) favourites to win the Ryder Cup

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/08/13

The countdown to the latest instalment of the Ryder Cup is well and truly on.On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and James are joined by Evin Priest of Golf Digest to preview next month’s action at Bethpage where, all things considered, Europe have to be regarded as favourites. no? Elsewhere, the guys assess what Tommy Fleetwood has to change if he’s to get over his PGA Tour hump, plus there analysis of where LIV Golf is at as it approaches the end of its season. Tune-in

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01:17:37

BONUS POD: Happy Gilmore 2 full review (with spoilers!)

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/25

At long, long last, Happy Gilmore 2 is here. The much-anticipated sequel to the 1996 comedy smash landed on Netflix this morning, with Adam Sandler reprising the titular role. Michael, James and Lewis got the popcorn out and sat down to watch it the minute it dropped before recording this pod with their unvarnished, unfiltered, kneejerk reactions. How well did it blend in all the cameos? Was it as good as the original? And did they steal the idea from Michael?! Have a listen and decide for

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01:21:37

The absolutely huge Open Championship review

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/21

With the dust settling on Scottie Scheffler’s emphatic win at Royal Portrush, Michael, James and Lewis reflect on an epic week in Northern Ireland. What is the new ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’s’ major ceiling? Could he challenge Tiger’s haul? Maybe even Jack’s? Or is that mental? Also, what about Rory? How many more chances will he have to win the Claret Jug on home soil? Is the Dunluce Links now permanently on the Open rota? And is Chris Gotterup a US Ryder Cup team lock? The guys debate all

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31:39

The 2025 Open Commute – Round 3 Recap LIVE from Royal...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/19

There are only 18 holes left in The 153rd Open. Scottie Scheffler has a four-shot lead at Royal Portrush and one hand on the Claret Jug. Is it all over or can Rory McIlroy reel him in and win a fairytale sixth major in front of his own people? Michael McEwan is joined by Golf Digest’s Evin Priest to set the scene for the final day’s play and the possibility of an epic ‘Duel at the Dunluce Links’ Tune-in now! -- ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf

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33:34

The 2025 Open Commute – Round 2 Recap LIVE from Royal...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Death, taxes and Scottie Scheffler looking good for a win. Those are the three certainties in life, and so it proved on day two of The 153rd Open. World No.1 Scheffler moved into pole position to win the Claret Jug after a scintillating 64 at Royal Portrush. Will he go on to finish the job this weekend? Could Bob MacIntyre be the one to stop him? And what the hell was that Shane Lowry rules incident all about? Michael McEwan and Lewis Fraser discuss on today’s episode of the Open Commute

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28:37

The 2025 Open Commute – Round 1 Recap LIVE from Royal...

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/18

The first round of The 153rd Open is in the books... and what a day it was! Michael McEwan and Ben Parsons reflect on an eventful Thursday at Royal Portrush where five players are currently tied for the lead. There’s also some chat about Rory McIlroy’s performance, the big names in danger of missing the cut, and the absolutely glacial pace of play. Spoiler alert: the guys hate six-hour rounds as much as you! Tune-in now! -- ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for

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30:01

The 2025 Open Commute - Day 3 LIVE from Royal Portrush

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/16

On today’s episode of the Open Commute, Michael is joined by Golf Digest’s Jamie Kennedy to reflect on the final practice day ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. The guys pay special attention to new R&A chief executive Mark Darbon and his first big meeting with the world’s golf media on Wednesday, in particular his thoughts on when Muirfield, Trump Turnberry and even Portmarnock might host the championship. There’s also chat about some other interesting tweaks that have been made to

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28:37

The 2025 Open Commute - Day 2 LIVE from Royal Portrush

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Okay, who had Scottie Scheffler being the most interesting interview on their Open Championship bingo card?The world No.1 - famous for not giving much away to the media - provided a compelling insight into his psyche and how he feels about winning when he faced the world’s golf press on Tuesday. Michael is joined by Golf.com’s Dylan Dethier to discuss that on today’s episode of the Open Commute, with time put aside to chat about defending champion Xander Schauffele, too. Tune-in now and every day

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33:10

The 2025 Open Commute - Day 1 LIVE from Royal Portrush

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/14

The 153rd Open is here which can mean only one thing... it's time for another round of Open Commutes courtesy of The bunkered Podcast team On today's episode, recorded live from Portrush, Michael and Ben reflect on an eventful journey to get to Northern Ireland as well as how Rory McIlroy appeared during his press earlier-than-usual Monday press conference. Elsewhere, two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington joins for a blether as he prepares to hit the opening tee shot in this year's

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01:36:06

The absolutely massive Open Preview podcast

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Everybody stay calm but The 153rd Open is upon us - and what a week it’s shaping up to be!On this bumper episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis set the scene for a potentially epic week at Royal Portrush. From where, specifically, on the course the Claret Jug might be won and lost, to Rory’s prospects of book-ending men’s major season with another emotional ‘W’, the guys cover all bases. There’s dark horses you should watch out for, thoughts on how the week might go for the

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01:13:27

Golf's and its 'Gen Alpha' problem

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/07/07

According to a new study, golf “risks dying out unless it acts fast to win over a new generation”. But is there any truth to that? Michael, James and Lewis discuss on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. There’s also praise for Lottie Woad following her remarkable win on the Ladies European Tour last weekend, whilst the guys set the scene for this week’s Genesis Scottish Open, which is set to debut (amongst other things) a new ‘Stadium Hole’... Tune-in now! -- ⛳️ Chat to us on

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01:31:26

Team America’s Keegan Bradley problem

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/06/24

With his win at the Travelers Championship, Keegan Bradley might just have played his way onto his own Ryder Cup team. But can he really be a playing captain? Is that too tall an order? Or might that be the masterstroke the US needs to reclaim the famous gold trophy from Europe this September? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that in detail on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, the guys look at where it all went wrong for Tommy Fleetwood in his latest attempt to win for the

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01:31:49

The gigantic US Open debrief!

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/06/16

We were promised carnage and carnage is what we got! On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis reflect on a wild US Open at Oakmont. There’s praise for new major champ JJ Spaun, plenty of Bob MacIntyre chat, thoughts on Rory, and plenty of questions about the course set-up. Elsewhere, the guys answer YOUR questions, try to work out what the significance is of “June 2001”, and Michael details the time he was asked to sing for the King and Queen of Norway. Yep,

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01:25:40

The massive US Open preview!

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/06/09

And just like that, it’s time for the third men’s major of the year. The 125th US Open takes place this week at Oakmont Country Club, and there are load of talking points for Michael, James and Lewis to get into. Does the championship get a bad rap? Is Scottie Scheffler the man to beat? Could Phil Mickelson make more major magic? What the hell is going on with Rory McIlroy? The guys discuss all that and more, with plenty of listener contributions, too. Oh, and there’s a very significant Podder

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01:17:02

Should par-3s be capped at 200 yards?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/06/03

You know how people say it’s the littlest things that cause the biggest arguments? That’s s certainly the case on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Michael, James and Lewis discuss long par-3s and whether or not they’re (a) any good and (b) should be capped at a particular yardage. Things get... feisty! Elsewhere, the guys discuss Scottie Scheffler and his major ceiling. How many majors will he finish his career with. All that, plus James tells us about the time he – and we quote -

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01:22:15

Is it time to scrap sponsors invites?

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/05/27

The murky world of sponsors invites is back in the spotlight following the decision to grant Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar and Brandt Snedeker places in this week’s Memorial Tournament. Should there be tighter restrictions on who sponsors are allowed to give exemptions to? Should they even be given that luxury at all? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, Steve Rider joins us to discuss the halcyon days of BBC Sport as well

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01:20:52

The truth about the Rory McIlroy driver debacle

The bunkered Golf Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Everybody’s talking about Rory McIlroy’s driver. Trouble is, not many of them are talking any sense. So, allow us to help. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis reflect on the biggest talking point from the PGA Championship, with James providing greater insight into the testing process. He should know – as a World Long Drive professional, his driver gets tested a LOT! Elsewhere, the guys discuss Scottie Scheffler’s victory, the LIV effect on its top players,

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