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.
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).
"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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 for more players.
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 what makes Oakmont one of the best and most difficult courses in the world, what changes have been made for this edition of the Open and what it takes to bring an event like this to the world. Bodenhamer also gives his thoughts on what players wlll have to do to win, along with his favorite holes at Oakmont. This is one edition of the 19th Hole you don't want to miss!
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 winning score!
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 drivers/fairway metals and her fascinating career.
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.
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 at Augusta and the future of course design. And don't miss the "earthshaking" moment when an earthquake makes its way onto the show along with Williams and Pizá!
It'sa 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.