So, now that it’s going to be 72 holes, does LIV need to change its name? That’s just one of the questions Michael, James and Lewis ponder on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. The guys explore the reasons behind the Saudi-funded league’s big format shift and assess if it’s likely to get them the world ranking points they so badly crave. Elsewhere, Michael tries deep-fried pineapple, the guys make the case for ‘Freduardo’ Molinari to be the Ryder Cup captain, and Gary Player is *this* close to getting his own weekly segment on the show. Plus, Golf Tenable, Podder of Merit, the Hole in None Club, and the invention of a brand-new business called Fore Wheel Drive. Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer 

Not for the first time, the Old Course at St Andrews is set to undergo a raft of changes ahead of The Open's return to golf's hometown in 2027 - but is this a case of evolution or revolution? At what point (if ever) does the course drift too far from its original look and feel?  Michael, James and Lewis discuss on this week's episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, the guys set the record straight about clickbait, misquoting and that whole Graeme McDowell thing; could a LIV player ever really be Ryder Cup captain; Gary Player's three "greatest players of all time"; and there is a genuinely laugh-out-loud funny - not to mention surreal - addition to the Hole In None Club.  Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer 

With news that Good Good is to sponsor an upcoming PGA Tour event, is this a glimpse into a YouTube-first future for golf? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that prospect on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere…What was Jason Day thinking going with only 13 clubs in his bag last week? What is Hallowe’en like in St Andrews? And there’s a hugely emotional addition to the Hole In None Club. You’re going to want to tune in just for that. Listen now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer 

Oh. Dear. Tiger Woods has been forced to undergo yet MORE back surgery that looks set to prolong his latest spell on the sidelines. The 15-time major champion hasn’t played a competitive round of golf on the PGA Tour since Friday of the 2024 Open Championship - and who knows when the next one might be. So, we have to ask the question… is this finally the end of the road for the former world No.1? Has the time come to call it quits and put his health first? Michael, James and Lewis debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, Lewis has won a trophy, there are new additions to the Hole In None Club, and Michael has probably ruined Keita Nakajima’s week… Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

Deep breath. Here goes. Our absolutely massive Ryder Cup debrief. No punches pulled. No opinions left on the table. This is the good stuff. Michael, James and Lewis discuss every major talking point from last week’s match at Bethpage. From the fan behaviour, to Keegan Bradley’s decision-making, to Tommy Fleetwood’s MVP performance, and all points in between. Also, the Hole-in-None Club welcomes its first members, James reflects on the World Long Drive Championship in Colorado, and we’re the first media to take a peek inside Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake’s new St Andrews - does T-Squared Social live up to the hype? Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

Europe stands on the brink of Ryder Cup glory after opening up a historic advantage over the US on Day 2 at Bethpage. Luke Donald’s men require just two-and-a-half points from Sunday’s singles session to retain the trophy - yep, this thing is almost done! Michael and Ben record today’s final Commute live from the spectator village, reflecting on what Europe have done so well this week, where it’s gone wrong so far for the US, and whether or not there’s any possibility of a stunning American fightback. Plus, Scottie, Scottie, Scottie - where has it all gone wrong? Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

Europe holds a commanding lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup - do they already have one hand on the trophy?   Michael and Ben discuss that on the latest (sleep-deprived) episode of The Ryder Cup Commute.   There’sm praise for Jon Rahm, criticism for some of Keegan Bradley’s decision-making, and disappointment in the subdued atmosphere.   (Plus, some obligatory thoughts on Bryson…)   Tune-in now!   --         ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

The opening morning of the 2025 Ryder Cup is finally upon us… and it has the potential for major fireworks! Michael and Ben report live from Bethpage where they take a look at the pairings each captain has chosen for the opening morning’s foursomes and try to predict how they’ll all go. Plus, is everything okay with Justin Rose? Ben has a worrying stat to share about the former world No.1… Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

Well, now. We’ve got something rather special for you today. Here to run the rule over the 2025 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony is none other than… Mr Alex Perry! Alex joins Michael at Bethpage to reflect on how both captains - Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley - fared at the Opening Ceremony. Did Luke make the right call with his money digs? How badly did Keegan blunder with his Justin Rose / Justin Leonard faux-pas? The guys discuss all of that and more on today’s ep. Tune-in now! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

It’s another huge week in golf which means it’s time for another series of ‘Commutes’ from The bunkered Podcast. Michael McEwan is in New York state for this week’s Ryder Cup match at Bethpage and, on today’s episode, he’s joined by bunkered’s senior writer Ben Parsons to discuss their early impressions of the golf course and the surrounding set-up. The guys also get into the biggest talking point of the week so far: the $500k payments to each American player and their captain Keegan Bradley. Is this, as Ben puts it, an “unfathomable mistake” for the hosts to have made? Tune-in now and every day this week! --       ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer    

It’s that time again! The 44th Ryder Cup is almost upon us - but who’s going to leave Bethpage with the trophy? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that and much more on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. As well as picking a winner, the guys also try to predict who some of the pairings may be and weigh up exactly just how abusive the home fans might be. Elsewhere, Michael has launched the Hole In None Club and there’s a chance to win limited-edition clothing from Under Armour. Tune-in now! --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

Another Walker Cup, another US win. Last weekend made it five in a row for the ‘Stars and Stripes’. So is it time for the match to get a Ryder Cup-style shake-up? Or maybe enlist the support of some of the game’s best-known pros? Michael, James and Lewis discuss on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s reaction to Rory’s win in Ireland and a warning to fans, as well as news of another tour pro’s premature retirement. Oh, and Michael would like to apologise to Ryan Fox in advance. Tune-in now! --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

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 European Tour less valuable in a Ryder Cup context than ever.   Tune-in to hear what the guys think about all this and more.   --               ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                    ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                  ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                                Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

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 now! --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

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 washing, and much more besides. Listen now! --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

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 now! --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer     

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 yourself...  (Also, Scottie Scheffler: ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’ and Best Supporting Actor Oscar front-runner.)    --              ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                   ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                 ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                               Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer        

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 of this – plus cows, ghosts and Gary Player – on a particularly feisty, sleep-deprived ep of The bunkered Podcast.  Tune-in now!  --             ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                  ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                                ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                              Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer       

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 news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                 ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                             ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                               ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                             Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer      

      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 - the perfect way to start Open Saturday.   Tune-in now!     --           ⛳️ Chat to us on social and subscribe to the magazine for the best golf news, reviews, comment and more, direct from the home of golf!                ⓣ https://twitter.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/bunkeredonline                                            ⓨ https://www.youtube.com/bunkeredonline                                              ⓘ https://www.instagram.com/bunkeredgolfonline                                            Get the magazine every month: https://www.bunkered.co.uk/suboffer