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We had a packed show today as host Gary Williams opened with a recap of the previous night's Payne Stewart Award dinner and its recipient Paul Azinger. Harris English and Dan Hicks joined the program. English talked about winning without his A game; the upcoming Ryder Cup and a little Georgia football. Hicks talked about hosting the Payne Stewart Award dinner; Scottie Scheffler's consistency, whether Keegan Bradley will in fact be a playing captain and the madness that will fall upon Bethpage Black. Williams wrapped the show with our golf dogs of the week segment and our team picks for the TOUR Championship.

The TOUR Championship is upon us and host Gary Williams joined forces with Keith Stewart of Read The Line to preview the season-ending tournament from the wagering angle. Keith lent his expertise on the subject of golf wagering on a number of topics from skill sets to look for, how and when to bet Scottie Scheffler, live betting and more. The duo was also joined by Pat Mayo of the Pat Mayo Experience to gain his insights into how he is looking at this field of 30.

We were joined by two of the game’s writers today, Shane Ryan of Golf Digest and David Rumsey of Front Office Sports. Ryan, who has written a book on the Ryder Cup, talked about this year’s competition, the Keegan captaincy, the resumes of Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup and Europe bringing basically the same team forward again. Rumsey talked about the state of the big golf sponsorships, the new Versant’s jump into the property rights mix and their flexibility to partner with others and LIV’s first year as a partner with Fox Sports. Gary Williams closed with commentary on this year’s Payne Stewart Award winner, Paul Azinger.

The field is set for the TOUR Championship and we covered it throughout the show and were joined by Keith Stewart of Read The Line. Host Gary Williams talked about the incredible run for Scottie Scheffler and some of the great stories of the field of 30. Keith Stewart discussed how you bet Scottie Scheffler given his dominance and the fact that he is always the favorite. Stewart also talked about finding value in your wagering.

Today’s show was the final of three LIVE from Rusacks St. Andrews overlooking the iconic home of golf at St. Andrews. We were joined by Kevin Kisner and Brentley Romine. Romine led it off talking about the U.S. Am that enters match-play and he gave quick bios on several big names for that event and the Walker Cup. Kisner discussed the Playoffs, the value of making it to East Lake, Scottie Scheffler, Keegan Bradley and his thoughts on The Old Course at St. Andrews.

Today’s show aired LIVE from Rusacks St. Andrews overlooking the iconic home of golf with the R&A and 1st tee at St. Andrews in the backdrop. We were joined by Korn Ferry Tour member Cole Hammer and golf writer Sean Zak. Zak talked about the FedEx playoffs, some Hall of Famers winding down and about his summer long trip to Scotland and what he learned. Hammer, who has joined all year as part of his professional journey, touched on the state of his game, what he loved most about amateur golf and some University of Texas alums including Scottie Scheffler.

Today’s show aired LIVE from Rusacks St. Andrews overlooking the iconic home of golf with the R&A and 1st tee at St. Andrews in the back drop. Host Gary Williams talked about the iconic venue and was joined by Brendan Porath of The Fried Egg. The two talked about Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun, Tommy Fleetwood and the new predicament for Keegan Bradley and where he currently sits on the playing side of the Ryder Cup list. Williams also talked about the Top 50 cut list and the stories that surrounded it.

This episode of The Wagyu Filet Show broke down the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs and dove into the Ryder Cup rosters that will come out on the other side. They also dove into Scottie Scheffler’s amazing run, Rory McIlroy’s mindset and if East Lake is the right place to crown a Tour championship.

Host Gary Williams started the show with why Mike Keiser should be in golf’s Hall of Fame before being joined by Steve Scott and Jackson Koivun. Scott talked about the impact of PGA TOUR U and NIL, some amateurs to keep an eye on and his epic final pairing with Tiger Woods in the 1996 U.S. Amateur. Koivun talked about his amateur career, deciding to stay in college, looking forward to the Walker Cup and the rest of the year ahead.

The boys from The Wagyu Filet Show, Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge joined Gary Williams in studio. They dove into a number of topics including the FedEx playoffs, the Ryder Cup and some of their stories of the year from surprises, breakthroughs and disappointments.

Writers Gabby Herzig and Claire Rogers joined the show today. Host Gary Williams started the show by discussing Cam Young and his breakthrough win at the Wyndham and all the movement in the standings as well as a look at this year’s major winners on the men’s and women’s side. Herzig and Rogers discussed Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIroy, the Ryder Cup, their most underappreciated stories of the year and their road trip through Ireland and the U.K. after The Open.

Ian Baker-Finch joined the program as he prepares for is final TV broadcast after 19 years with CBS. An Open winner and now a staple in the broadcast world, Baker-Finch discussed his transition from player to broadcaster, best advice he got, Adam Scott winning The Masters and what that meant for the Aussies, the team around him at CBS and how he loves calling up places and they welcome him to come play with open arms. Host Gary Williams closed the show with the golf dogs of the week and the team picks for the Wyndham Championship and the AIG Women's Open.

Emerging PGA star Chris Gotterup and Sports Business Journal writer Josh Carpenter joined the show today. Gotterup talked about the start of his season and how better course management has led to his rise and win at the Scottish Open, how the pairing with Rory McIlroy on Sunday made him lock-in and how that win changed his season by qualifying for The Open, where he finished 3rd, and touched a bit on knowing he is at least now part of the Ryder Cup conversation. Carpenter talked about what will be priority for Brian Rolapp, the LIV TV situation, the business side of the upcoming Ryder Cup and more.

Gary Williams went through the weekend that was in golf from the 3M, the Senior Open and the U.S. AM and was joined by Grant Boone who dove into the women's game and the early success of Lottie Woad and what is making her so successful. Williams also talked about the continued emergence of Chris Gotterup and what that means for the remainder of the season.

Today's show started with a look at the U.S. Junior AM and all the names of players who have famous and notable golf fathers including the names Woods, Kuchar and Byrd and the hope that there is joy versus burden in carrying that same name. Bob Harig on Sports Illustrated also joined the program to talk about the evolution of Scottie Scheffler as a media voice, where things stand with Rory McIlroy going forward, the potential lost voice of Phil Mickelson and the new voice of the PGA TOUR, Brian Rolapp. We ended the show and the week with our golf dogs of the week and team picks for the 3M Open.

The Ryder Cup conversation will start to heat up as we head towards the FedEx Playoff and Brendon de Jonge joined Gary Williams in studio to talk about the which players from both sides are going to likely head to Bethpage Black. De Jonge was on-site at Royal Portrush and gave some first-person accounts of what he saw from Scottie Scheffler, Harris English, Chris Gotterup and others.

Scottie Scheffler again showed why he is the word's top-ranked golfer after capturing The Claret Jug as Champion Golfer of the Year at The Open. Host Gary Williams dove into an incredible week for Scheffler and what is separating him from the field. Sky Sports' David Howell also joined the program to talk about The Open, Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the looming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

We had a full guest list today for our Open Preview Show on Golf Channel and were joined by Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Billy Horschel, Tommy Roy and Stephen Watson. Horschel provided a player perspective on what it takes to get into the hunt and the conditions that alter play. Lerner and Chamblee gave some historical perspective to the event while weighing in on some of the top story lines. Roy discussed the event from the television perspective and what the audience will see. And Watson talked about the local Irish angle including what it would mean for Rory McIlroy to win the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.

The 153rd Open will be held at Royal Portrush and the 5 Clubs crew takes a deep dive into this year’s tournament. Gary Williams, Johnson Wagner, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour all weigh in on the top story lines heading in, the return of Rory McIlroy to where he grew up, the favorites, the longshots and what they expect to unfold in the last major of the 2025 season.

The 2025 Open Championship will kick off July 17 at Royal Portrush and in this wagering preview show, 5 Clubs and Read The Line partnered up to give viewers an in-depth look at the 153rd Open. 5 Clubs host Gary Williams, Read The Line's wagering expert and PGA professional Keith Stewart, and 5 Clubs contributors and former PGA TOUR players Johnson Wagner and Brendon de Jonge hit on a number of key topics as you look to prepare for how to "bet" The Open. The group discussed some of the basics from course examination, player characteristics, analytics, players in form, past history, and dove into some of the more detailed particulars on how to find value, when to bet certain odds and how to bet World #1 Scottie Scheffler. This show is intended to arm you with what you need to do the most important thing - WIN money.