Podcast

The 19th Hole with Michael Williams

Golf, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Sports

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.

Episodes
58
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 3 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

58 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 250: It's a Celebration with Bob Vokey and Robert Trent Jones Jr.!

    Episode 250

    Show notes

    Award-wining host Michael Williams celebrates the groundbreaking 250th episode of the 19th Hole. Williams shares memories and observations with the very first 19th Hole guest, master clubmaker for Titleist Bob Vokey along with Hall of Fame golf course architecht Robert Trent Jones Jr.

    1 hr 25 min
  2. Episode 249: Exclusive! Richard Haass Joins The 19th Hole!

    Episode 249

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by distinguished diplomat, award-winning author and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass to talk about his connection to golf, the places he has played and memorable experiences he has had playing. Also features leading golf consultant Lance Sabella of GHMG and a first look at Adare Manor, host of the 2027 Ryder Cup.

    1 hr 14 min
  3. Episode 248: Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner Joins The 19th Hole!

    Episode 248

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams chats with Kemper Sports CEO Steve Skinner about the growing popularity of golf and what operators need to do to keep the crowds coming. Also features Brandon Carter of Sand Valley Golf Resort (WI), and PGA Tour Superstore Vice President Ralph Stokes.

    1 hr 35 min
  4. Episode 247: The Two Robbies Talk Golf and Football (aka Soccer)

    Episode 247

    Show notes

    Award-winning Journalist Michael Williasn welcomes NBC Premier League Analysts and hosts of "The 2 Robbies" podcast Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe to talk about the new Premier Leagues season and their favorite things about soccer and golf. Also features minority owner of Ipswich Town Phil Ciano talking about the amazing rise in popularity in the U.S. of both soccer and golf.

    1 hr 18 min
  5. Episode 246: The Good Good and Callaway Video Controversy

    Episode 246

    Show notes

    Award winning Host Michael Williams gives his take on the now-deleted video depicting a male personality from Good Good Golf shoving a female golfer to the ground and threatening her as a part of a commercial for Callaway. Williams discusses the content of the video, the fallout from it and what it could mean to the popularity of the game. Also features Firepit Productions and former Golf Channel personality Matt Ginella.

    55 min
  6. Episode 245: The Best Courses You've Never Heard Of

    Episode 245

    Show notes

    Award winnng host Michael Williams features some of the most exclusive courses in the country and how they are making the game a special experience. Also features a segment about Williams' latest article on ESPN/Andscape about what golf is doing to increase participation among minorities at golf's professional level. Guests include The Institute GC President Jeffery Sanchez and The Hill GC COO David Bennett.

    1 hr 12 min
  7. Episode 243: Jay Haas joins the 19th Hole LIVE from the Lodge at Primland!

    Episode 243

    Show notes

    PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions great Jay Haas joins award-winning host Michael Wiliams live from the fabulous Lodge at Primland resort in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Haas talks about his amazing career and his current connection to the Primland property. Also features Primland's Harold Primat talking about his stellar motor racing career and his role in establishing The Lodge at Primland as one of the premier golf and resort destinations in the world.

    1 hr 15 min
  8. Episode 242: The Enduring Magic of Casa de Campo

    Episode 242

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Director of Golf Emeritus Gilles Gagnon about the amazing golf (and more) at Casa de Campo including the newly restored Teeth of the Dog and the always challenging Dye Fore courses. Also features CEO of The Golf Performance Academy Lee-Anne Gilchrist, and her vision for operating the facilities that could produce the next generation of championship golfers.

    57 min
  9. Episode 241: Why Golf and Football (Soccer) Are So Popular (Hint: It's Global)!

    Episode 241

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams gives his take on the worldwide popularity of Golf and Football (aka Soccer) on a weekend where both the World Cup final and the British Open are being contested. Also feature Scott MacGuffie talking about the revolutionary TITE Eyewear brand.

    42 min
  10. Episode 240: Golfweek and USA Today Editor Jason Lusk Joins The 19th Hole!

    Episode 240

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Jason Lusk, who heads the golf course rating program at Golfweek and is the Golf Travel Editor for USA Today. They discuss the rating system, how it works, who is in it and which courses Lusk is high on. Also features Shamik Patel of Killer Golf and New Zealand golf experts Ryan Brandeburg, James Cavanagh, Sam Porter and Hal Phillips talking about how to plan a golf trip to one of the truly special destinations in the game.

    1 hr 31 min
  11. Episode 239: Former USGA Head Mike Davis Joins Live From Wild Dunes Resort!

    Episode 239

    Show notes

    Award-wining golf journalist Michael Williams hosts the show live from Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Guests include former USGA CEO Mike Davis on the latest edition of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Tyler O'Connor of Bird Golf and Wild Dunes Director of Golf Jeff Minton.

    1 hr 25 min
  12. Episode 238: Golfweek's Adam Schupak Breaks Down the 2026 U.S. Open!

    Episode 238

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams talks with Golfweek and USA Today Senior Writer Adam Schupak about Wyndham Clark's historic win at the the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

    56 min
  13. Episode 237: It's The Most Wonderful (Golf) Time Of The Year!

    Episode 237

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams presents his annual U.S. Open preview, once again featuring The Open Doctor, Hall of Fame golf course architect Rees Jones. Jones gives his unique perspective on the acclaimed Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, identifies key holes and gives his predictions for winner and winning score (note: he has never been wrong). Also features Alison Metcalfe, EVP - North America for Tourism Ireland on the magical courses and other attractions that fill the Emerald Isle.

    1 hr 22 min
  14. Episode 236: A Jewel In Asia And A Legacy At Home

    Episode 236

    Show notes

    Award-winning host Michael Williams is joined by Andy Johnston of Sentosa Golf Course in Singapore talking about his mission to make it one of the most beautiful and most sustainable courses in the world. Also features Garrett Perdue of Arnie's, a new line of exceptional health and wellness products that is dedicated to the legacy of the great Arnold Palmer.

    48 min
  15. Episode 235: Golf Pride and ORKAI Take Center Stage!

    Episode 235

    Show notes

    Award-winning host MIchel Williams talks with Golf Pride President James Ledford about the new breed of golfer and the new ways Golf Pride provide the perfect fit for them. Also features co-CEO Deb Bennett of ORKAI, detailing their growth from providing the very best in golf bags to their new venture into the world of premium accessories.

    54 min
  16. Episode 234: The Destination Of Your Dreams

    Show notes

    Award-winning host MIchael Williams talks with Director of Golf and Recreation Brian Alley at Primland Resort (VA) about the exceptional facility and all that it has to offer including golf. Also features Tom Gocke, founder of KRADUL golf bags and the splash the products are making in the golf market.

    53 min
  17. Episode 233: PGA Championship Roundup!

    Episode 233

    Show notes

    Award-winining host Michael Williams hosts golf journalist John Scott Lewinski talking about the 2026 PGA championship won by Aaron Rai at Aronomink Country Club (PA). Also features legendary golf resort owner David Southworth and John Novosel of Bushnell Golf.

    1 hr 18 min
  18. Episode 232: Oh, The (Golf) Places You'll Go!

    Episode 232

    Show notes

    Host Michael Williams is back with some of the best places to go for an exceptional golf experience. Guests include Jess Beers of the Kissimmee (FL) Sports Commission, Lauren Buie of the Jekyll Island (GA) Authority and travel spcialists Nikki McLain and Yves Lemarchand on how to best plan and enjoy a trip to Scotland!

    1 hr 20 min
  19. Episode 231: Blue Tees Golf and Eastside Golf Are Making Golf Fun

    Episode 231

    Show notes

    Award-wining host Michael Williams hosts Drew Koehler of Blue Tees Golf talking about their newest products that make golfers better and help them enjoy the game more. Also features Tony Starks of Eastside Golf, who provide popular offerings to golfers while helping ot grow the game.

    53 min
  20. Episode 230: It's Myrtle Beach Golf Time!

    Episode 230

    Show notes

    Award winning host Michael Williams talks about America's first golf destination with Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Executive Director Tracy Conner, including its storied history and its wonderful current offerings. Also features acclaimed golf course architecht Brandon Johnson talking about his recent work in Myrtle Beach and the current trends he is seeing in golf course design.

    53 min