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 of Merit update...  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      

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 - “almost killed Paula Creamer”. Or did he?  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 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 as his own, relatively recent prostate cancer diagnosis. He wants all men to get themselves checked and so do we.   Plus, why are we talking about ordained monks?!  Tune-in now to find out.  --    ⛳️ 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    

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, Dustin Johnson’s major struggles, and the farce of the 20 club professionals’ involvement in the second men’s major of the year.   All this, plus Podder of Merit, Bare Lies, Asked & Answered, and much more besides.  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    

And just like that, the second men’s major of the season is upon us.  Michael, James and Lewis look ahead to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, discussing Jordan Spieth’s prospects of joining Rory McIlroy in the career grand slam club; McIlroy’s own title hopes; the inevitability of Scottie Scheffler; and the most likely first-time-major-winners in the mix for the Wanamaker.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss the upcoming Scottish Championship at Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course and Michael owns up to hitting his mother with a golf ball. Yes, really.   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   

As the dust settles from his history-making win at The Masters, Rory McIlroy is probably asking himself one big question: what now?   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis attempt to answer it. What should be the Irishman’s target now that he has achieved his lifelong ambition? Will he still have the same motivation going forward? How many majors can he realistically win?   Elsewhere, the guys discuss the recent news around the World Handicapping System and plans to weed out grassroots cheats, whilst Michael makes a startling admission during this week’s round of Bare Lies...  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          

Ladies and gentlemen, golf history has been made. Rory McIlroy has won The Masters, becoming only the sixth male golfer ever to complete the career grand slam. Michael is joined by bunkered’s senior writer Ben Parsons - who followed Rory for the entirety of his epic final round - to reflect upon a scintillating, unforgettable Sunday at Augusta National. It gets emotional... 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       

Rory McIlroy stands on the threshold of sporting history and golf immortality.  The Irishman, chasing a Masters victory to become only the sixth golfer to complete the career grand slam, takes a two-shot lead into the final round at Augusta National.  Chasing him down? The man who pipped him to the post for the US Open just ten months ago, Bryson DeChambeau.   It’s going to be an epic Sunday here in Georgia and, to set the scene, Michael is joined by Evin Priest of Golf Digest.  Expect emotion, expect anticipation, and expect beer!  If this doesn’t get you amped for the final round of the 89th Masters, nothing will.   Let’s have a day!  -- ⛳️ 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         

In your LIFE have you seen a leaderboard like that! Justin Rose leads from Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry and a host of other huge names as the 89th Masters Tournament reaches the halfway point. On today’s Masters Commute, Michael is joined by Sean Zak from Golf.com to reflect on a simply scintillating Friday and to look ahead to the prospect of a weekend for the ages at Augusta National. 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       

Well. What a day that was. The opening round of the 89th Masters Tournament did NOT disappoint.   On today’s episode, Michael McEwan is joined by Golf Digest senior editor (and Commute veteran) Luke Kerr Dineen to reflect on Justin Rose’s exceptional start, Scottie Scheffler’s “brain-wrecking” consistency, Fred Couples’ history-making round, and Nick Dunlap’s horror day.   All this, plus pistol-shooters!  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       

Fore, please! Michael McEwan is joined on today's episode of the Masters Commute by Golf.com's Dylan Dethier (as seen on Netflix series Full Swing). The guys recap Fred Ridley's press conference, which covered ground including slow play, Angel Cabrera and more.  Dylan also shares some insights into what Masters contender Ludvig Aberg is really like having spent some time with the young Swede recently, whilst there's gold in Rae's Creek... no, really! 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        

The first men’s major of the season is upon us, which means it’s time for the return of The bunkered Podcast’s Masters Commutes.  Michael McEwan is joined today at Augusta National Golf Club by bunkered’s senior writer – and Masters rookie – Ben Parsons.  The pair recap an eventful journey to Georgia, with Ben detailing what it was like to clap eyes on Amen Corner for the first time today.   The guys also discuss Rory McIlroy’s unusual presser, the chaos of the Masters Golf Shop, and Bob MacIntyre’s chances of slipping into a green jacket.  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        

Hello friends and welcome to a podcast unlike any other - bunkered's 2025 Masters preview! Join Michael, James and Lewis - featuring a special cameo from the one and only Jim Nantz - as they look ahead to this week's action from Augusta National. Are the stars finally aligning for Rory? How much of a blow (if even a blow at all) is Tiger's absence? Why are the 'old guys' retiring earlier this days? Will Bob Mac become the latest lefty to slip into a green jacket? Should Angel Cabrera even be involved? The guys discuss all this and so much more.  Fore, please! Get involved! Share your thoughts with us and feature on a future episode of The bunkered Podcast. Email letters@bunkered.co.uk --      ⛳️ 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/bunkeredgolf                                                                       ⓕ 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 inaugural season of TGL – the new tech-infused golf league pioneered by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy – is drawing to a close this week. But was it any good?  Michael, James and Lewis discuss what the simulator comp got right and what it needs to improve upon if it’s to have any future.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss Viktor Hovland’s stunning return to winning ways, Andy Murray’s new deal with Callaway, and what’s behind the rise in temper tantrums on tour this year.  ALSO! Would you like to be featured on Bare Lies? Get in touch! Email editorial@bunkered.co.uk with details.  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/bunkeredgolf                                                                       ⓕ 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             

 He had to wait until Monday morning to make it official but Rory McIlroy is now a two-time PLAYERS champion.  The Irishman’s extra holes win over JJ Spaun at TPC Sawgrass makes him the first European to win the PGA Tour’s flagship event on multiple occasions, moves him ahead of Phil Mickelson on the PGA Tour Career Money List, and marks the first time that he's won twice on US soil in a calendar year prior to The Masters.   Now, all eyes are on Augusta National next month... is this finally going to be McIlroy’s moment?  Michael, James and Lewis discuss on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss whether tour pros have become too soft, what the future holds for Tiger Woods after yet another injury setback, and James brings Butch Harmon into bare lies.  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/bunkeredgolf                                                                      ⓕ 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            

Hello, friends – did you miss us?  After a brief hiatus, The bunkered Podcast is back with new co-hosts, new nonsense, a new Podder of Merit but the same timeless promise: 100% opinions, 0% fluff.   This week, Michael McEwan, James Tait and Lewis Fraser discuss Sergio Garcia’s Ryder Cup prospects and weigh up whether or not the controversial Spaniard merits a place in the conversation for Bethpage.   Speaking of the Ryder Cup, Michael catches up with Paul McGinley for a blether and there’s a brand-new feature to replace Honesty Box (RIP).  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/bunkeredgolf                                                                     ⓕ 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         

Tyrrell Hatton has started 2025 in the best possible fashion by winning the Dubai Desert Classic.   Is the Englishman a major champion in waiting? Or is his short fuse the reason why his record in golf’s marquee events isn’t particularly great?  Michael and Bryce discuss that – plus Rory McIlroy’s first start of the year – on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, the guys are joined by eight-time Olympic medallist and golf nut Duncan Stewart, debate the legacy of former LIV CEO Greg Norman, and discuss the biggest myths in golf.   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/bunkeredgolf                                                                     ⓕ 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         

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s much anticipated new indoor golf league – TGL – has launched... but is it any good? Does it have a long-term future? Is it maybe just a bit boring?  Michael and Bryce discuss that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, the guys also reflect on the Team Cup and Justin Rose’s Ryder Cup captaincy credentials, and try to make sense of Eugenio Chacarra’s comments about LIV Golf now that he’s no longer part of the league.   Plus: the best and worst accounts on social media.  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/bunkeredgolf                                                                    ⓕ 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        

Thinking about buying some new golf clubs for 2025? Don’t even think about splashing the cash until you’ve listened to this special bonus episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Bryce are joined by bunkered’s gear editor James Tait to run the rule over the latest releases from golf’s biggest brands.   James gives an insight into what goes on at a product launch, gives the lowdown on the new Callaway Elyte and TaylorMade Qi35 ranges, and gives a sneak preview of upcoming releases from Titleist, Srixon, Ping, Cobra and more.   Thirty minutes of straight-up golf equipment chat. Tune-in now!  HUNGRY FOR MORE? Check out our YouTube channel – youtube.com/bunkered - for more gear chat from James.  --  ⛳️ 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/bunkeredgolf                                                                   ⓕ 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       

And just like that, it’s time to start another year of blethering about the greatest sport ever invented.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Bryce look ahead at what might be in store for golf and golfers in 2025.   What does a good year look like for Rory McIlroy? How often will Tiger Woods play? Will Tommy Fleetwood finally break his duck on the PGA Tour? And will TGL be a hit or a miss?  Also, there’s a new season of Podder of Merit and the guys recap some festive antics.   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/bunkeredgolf                                                                  ⓕ 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