The bunkered Podcast

It’s PGA Championship week which means it’s time for part two of our preview.   Michael, Bryce and Alex run the rule over some of the contenders for the Wanamaker, including a resurgent Rory McIlroy, new-dad Scottie Scheffler, the near-faultless Ludvig Aberg and the polarising Patrick Cantlay.  Plus, have we already seen the best of the career grand slam-chasing Jordan Spieth? Why do the Brits always do so badly? And could we be in line for more Michael Block heroics?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the latest PGA Tour bombshell, as well as thoughts on Bob MacIntyre’s recent comments.   As if all that wasn’t enough, there’s also a chance to win a brand-new Callaway driver as The bunkered Podcast hits a major milestone...  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

Michael, Bryce and Alex set the scene for the second men’s major of the season: the PGA Championship.   Is any player under more pressure to perform at Valhalla than Talor Gooch? Does the six invites for LIV players expose a serious flaw in the world rankings? Does the PGA really have the strongest field in golf? And is Brooks Koepka the man to beat?  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the TGL and the latest LIV shenanigans, as well as one of the best Honesty Boxes to date.   For some reason, there’s a bit of talk about Eurovision, too. But hey, why not?  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

So, there we have it. PGA Tour players who ‘stayed loyal’ to the PGA Tour in the aftermath of LIV’s emergence now know how much they’re going to be rewarded with. Tiger Woods is set to receive $100m. There’s $50m for Rory McIlroy. Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will each pocket $30m. And on and on it goes.  But is this a good look for the game? Is the professional realm of the sport in danger of losing fans altogether as the incredibly rich get ludicrously richer?  Michael and Alex get heated about it on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, is dominance boring? Why has Rory McIlroy returned to the PGA Tour policy board? Is LIV Adelaide the real ‘fifth major’?   Plus, we welcome our youngest-ever guest to the show, with genuinely very funny consequences.  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

Michael, Bryce and Alex sit down to pick at the bones of the 2024 Masters Tournament.  Is Scottie Scheffler boring? Why Amen Corner is the greatest stretch in golf. How many majors is Ludvig going to win? Does Rory need a new caddie? Plus so much more.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about Rory’s rumoured move to LIV (what a load of nonsense) and golf’s TV trouble.  The guys also play a golf version of ‘snog, marry, avoid’ and somehow end up getting Hideki Matsuyama on the Aftershocks...  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, it’s over!   Scottie Scheffler is the 2024 Masters champion.  In their final commute from Augusta National, Michael and Alex reflect on the world No.1’s dominant final round performance, Ludvig Aberg’s spectacular major debut, Collin Morikawa’s final round hiccup, and much more besides.   Consider this the Sun Day Pod, if you will.  Tune-in now (and thank you for listening!) ⛳️ 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 stage is set for a truly thrilling Masters Sunday... and what better way to start it than by tuning in to the penultimate episode of the Masters Commute from The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Alex break down a spectacular Saturday at Augusta National and set the scene for a potentially epic final round.  Can anybody stop Scottie Scheffler? Will Collin Morikawa complete the third leg of the career grand slam? What should we make of Tiger’s 82? How far back is too far back?  The guys discuss all of that and take your questions, too.  Sit back, relax and tune in!  Let’s go!    ⛳️ 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, then... that was a WILD day.   Strap in as Michael and Alex recap one of the most extraordinary second rounds in Masters history.   Michael’s eats humble pie on Tiger but mounts a stirring defence of Rory McIlroy’s caddie Harry Diamond.  There’s talk, too, about the (many) big names who won’t be around for the weekend and the guys answer your questions, too.  Sit back, relax and enjoy.   ⛳️ 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

Day 1 of the 2024 Masters is in the books and, with some players still to complete their first rounds, Bryson DeChambeau leads the way by one from 2022 champion Scottie Scheffler.   Our men in Augusta, Michael and Alex, reflect on a compelling start to the tournament.   Should be surprised by Bryson’s start? What to make of Rory McIlroy’s one-under start? Is Jon Rahm’s title defence already over? Is Tiger Woods rolling back the years? And exactly HOW MUCH did Michael spend on a Masters-themed American football in the merch shop?!  It’s all here! 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 waiting is almost over... it’s time for the 2024 Masters to begin!  Well, whenever the rain allows it to, that is! Michael and Alex have a rather grim weather update to start today’s Masters Commute. The bad news? It’s going to be wet on Thursday. The good news? The rest of the week looks a whole lot better.   Elsewhere, there’s chat about Greg Norman’s surprise appearance at the Masters today, Fred Ridley’s extremely interesting presser, and a withering take-down of the Par-3 Contest by Mr Perry.  All that, plus a namecheck for Bob Holness. 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

Michael and Alex are back with the second Masters Commute of the week – although it very nearly didn’t happen after they had a run-in with local cops en route to Augusta National this morning.   Find out what happened (it’s very funny) and, in the same ep, get the chaps’ thoughts on Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and all of the other big talking points as the opening round of the 88th Masters draws ever closer.  Also, is your middle name ‘Steve’? The guys would like to hear from you...  ⛳️ 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 officially Masters week and you know what that means: daily ‘commutes’ from The bunkered Podcast.  Michael and Alex are kicking things off this week from their (very fancy) Airbnb close to Augusta National.  Michael details his travel nightmare, Alex gives his account of a solar eclipse unlike any other, and there’s chat about Ludvig Aberg's jacket prospects, Brian Harman’s turkey shoot, and much more besides.   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! Prepare for an audio experience unlike any other – the 2024 Masters preview from The bunkered Podcast.  On this bumper episode, Michael, Bryce and Alex look ahead to the 88th edition of the first men’s major of the year.   Is this finally going to be Rory’s year? Can anybody stop Scottie Scheffler? How will Tiger get on? Who are the dark horses to watch, the first-timers who could snap the rookie curse, and the men most likely to contend?   The guys also answer YOUR questions, discuss the merch they’ve got an eye on, talk through the course changes, and much, much more!  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 a bonus episode of The bunkered Podcast!  Michael is joined by bunkered gear editor James Tait and associate editor Alex Perry to reflect on a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience... playing the Old Course in St Andrews in reverse.   Michael and James spent Easter Monday playing the historic links the way it was originally designed and, in this special ep, reflect on a day that won't soon be forgotten.   Alex is the voice of you, the listener, prodding the pair for insights and thoughts on what it’s like to play the world’s most famous course backwards.   It’s only a short episode so shove it in your ears and enjoy!  ⛳️ 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

Chris DiMarco thinks LIV should buy the Champions Tour because the prize funds on the over-50s tour are “a joke”.  They’re playing for a total prize purse of $66million this year.  Does he have a point or is he wildly out of touch? Michael and Bryce debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, Michael’s taking credit for Happy Gilmore 2, should we concerned about no Scots at The Masters, and how do we get golf onto the school curriculum?  Get all that plus so much more.  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 his come-from-behind win at The PLAYERS Championship, world No.1 Scottie Scheffler consolidated his position as the game’s most dominant player, which begs the question: can anybody stop him?  Michael, Bryce and Alex reflect on Scheffler’s Sawgrass success (try saying that ten times really fast) and discuss what he has to do to get to the next level. Michael also outlines why he hates the expression ‘Tiger-esque’.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss Jay Monahan’s future, the big meeting in the Bahamas, and Jon Rahm’s magnificent Masters menu.   Plus, ‘What The Hell Is That Sponsor’ makes an overdue return and there’s some spirited debate about which golfer would make the best James Bond and Bond villain.  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 the biggest week in the PGA Tour’s calendar – but is it the fifth major?   Michael, Bryce and Alex debate this point, and loads more like it, on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   The guys discuss Tiger Woods’ absence, Scottie Scheffler’s shot at history and Rory McIlroy’s form ahead of the 50th anniversary edition of the event at TPC Sawgrass.   Elsewhere, there’s chat about Wyndham Clark’s recent controversial comments, Anthony Kim’s return to golf, and another player making a welcome comeback to the game’s top table.   Plus, the Podder of Merit Champagne corks are popping...  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

Anthony Kim is back! After almost 12 years in the wilderness, the one-time world No.6 has joined LIV Golf and will feature in the league’s remaining 11 events of the season – but how will he fare?  With Bryce on holiday, Michael and Alex dig discuss Kim’s return. Can he be competitive? Could he win? Why does he seem to think he has ‘haters’? And much more besides.   Elsewhere, the guys discuss Talor Gooch’s ‘asterisk’ remarks and preview season two of Full Swing.   Former Masters champion Danny Willett also stops by for a chat about his injury rehab and explains why he’s backing Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race.   Plus much, much more!  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 launch events go, Tiger Woods’ having to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational after only 24 holes was probably not what the 15-time major champ had in mind for his new apparel brand Sun Day Red.   On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss another hectic week in the life of Tiger Woods and ask: just who, exactly, is going to buy his clobber?  Elsewhere, former world No.1 and three-time major champ Nick Price joins us to discuss Seve, LIV, the rollback and much, much more.   Plus, should Jordan Spieth have been DQ’d? Is the PGA Tour in need of a spark to ignite its season? And who would be in your nightmare fourball?  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 first event of the new LIV season is in the books – but how did it go? Did Jon Rahm make any difference? Is the broadcast any good? What do they still need to fix?  Michael, Bryce and Alex get into it all on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.  Elsewhere, there’s chat about the Pebble wash-out, Wyndham Clark’s ‘legacy’ remarks, the PGA Tour’s new $3bn investment, and a full preview of the WM Phoenix Open.   Plus... municipal courses. What can we do to stop councils from shutting them down?   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

After 12 years in the wilderness, it appears as though Anthony Kim is finally ready to make his return to golf – but where will he play? How will he play? Can he still compete? And was he ever really that good to begin with?  Michael, Bryce and Alex discuss the American’s rumoured comeback on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.   Elsewhere, there’s reaction to the controversy surrounding transgender golfer Hailey Davidson, praise for Nick Dunlap, and a full preview of the new LIV Golf League season which gets under way this week. First order of business: will Jon Rahm make any difference to LIV’s fortunes?   Plus, Alex’s Honesty Box answer leaves Michael and Bryce absolutely disgusted...  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