McKellar

McKellar Golf Podcast

A weekly podcast from the makers of McKellar golf journal. Hosted by Lawrence Donegan.

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114 episodes
Updated Dec 19, 2025

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Apr 16, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #113 Shackelford Goes to Augusta
A second show for Masters week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan look back on a fabulous week for the Green Jackets, and Scotty Scheffler.
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
McKellar golf podcast #112 Scott Scheffler Wins the 2024 Masters
This week regular co-host Lawrence Donegan is joined by special guest Mike Clayton to look back on the 2024 Masters. We talk about Scottie, Rory, Ludwig and, the biggest star of them all -- the golf course at Augusta National.
Apr 4, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
McKellar GolfPodcast #111 The Iain Carter Episode
This week Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan are joined by Iain Carter to discuss his new book "Golf Wars", which takes us on a journey through the madness of last two years of professional golf. We talk about the new leadership of the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. Love Carter! Buy his book!!
Mar 25, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #110 The Tao of Peter Malnati
Jam-packed show this week. Shackelford and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod Bob Harig to discuss his new book delving into the legacy of Tiger Woods, Drive. Before that, our hosts discuss Peter Malnati's great win on the PGA Tour, homemade putting strokes versus orthodox putting strokes, and the importance of muni golf.
Mar 19, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
McKellar GolfPodcast #109 Nassau, Here We Come!
Lots of golf, and lots of golf politics this week. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan talk about a fantastic Players championship - from Scheffler's performance to NBC's return to golf broadcasting form, from the booing of Jay to Wyndham's impersonation for Michael Flatley in the Sawgrass rough. We also discuss the Nassau peace talks.
Mar 12, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #108 The Future of Golf. Jay Monahan Reveals ...Not Very Much
This week Shack and Donegan are joined by Friend of the Pod, the Guardian's Ewan Murray, to discuss today's Jay Monahan's "State of the Tour" press conference - what he said, and what he left unsaid. We try our best to decode the commissioner's grumpy demeanor and excessive verbiage. Our hosts then discuss Bay Hill, the "mashing" habits of our PGA Tour heroes and the Netflix portrayal of the Ryder Cup "boys' club".
Mar 6, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #107 LIV's World Ranking Woes
A lot of LIV this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan dissect the latest OGWR twist, access to the Majors for the Saudi crew and the Anthony Kim car crash. We check in on the "Events of June 6th" ask the big question - WTF is Rory up to? Finally, we say farewell to Keith Pelley, eternal optimist ground down by the golf wars.
Feb 27, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #106 European Golf Ascendant
A worldwide show this week as Shackelford and Donegan discuss the success of Europeans on the PGA Tour, golf in Africa and the Middle East, the Masters' invites and, last and most certainly least, "The Match".
Feb 21, 2024 · 58 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #105 The Podcast Annual Outing Edition
Our two hosts made it to the Genesis Invitaional this year and look back on a fantastic event from the perspective of a media member (Geoff) and as a fan (Lawrence). Our hosts also discuss the appointment of a new Walker Cup captain for GB&I, throw out some gossip about the, ahem, "negotiations" between PGAT and LIV, and disagree over just about everything else. A fun episode.
Feb 14, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #104 Riviera Country Club Edition
The PGA Tour heads to Riviera CC this week and Geoff Shackelford is here to explain the subtle changes that have improved two of the best greens in golf, and why the legendary LA venue is one of the best spectator experiences in the game. Amateur sociologist Lawrence Donegan asks the question - what does the Shitshow at Scottsdale say about the state of the United States.
Feb 8, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #103 LIV Golf's Coming Out Party?
Bad weather turned into good fortune for LIV Golf this weekend. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the first head-to-head match up between the PGA Tour and LIV "product. Pebble Beach or Mayacoba - which tournament provided the best entertainment/competition.
Feb 1, 2024 · 1 hr
McKellar Golf Podcast #102 Behold! PGA Tour Enterprises is Born
An emergency podcast featuring Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan arguing about the prospects for the PGA Tour now that it is a for-profit enterprise part owned by a bunch of private equity sharks.
Jan 30, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #101 A Signature Pebble Beach Edition
Shackelford and Donegan discuss the AT&T at Pebble Beach, one of the highlight events of the PGA Tour season, as well as the the start of the LIV Golf 2024 season. And for those who can't get enough speculation about what the future of pro golf might look like -we've got plenty of that, too.
Jan 18, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #100 There's No Kidnapping in Golf. Or is there?
As Yasir Al-Rumyyan moves ever closer to controlling professional golf, Geoff Shacklford and Lawrence Donegan discuss The Athletic's sensational exclusive portraying Mr LIV Golf as an alleged participant in yet more sinister behaviour by the Saudi Crown Prince. In other news, our hosts assess the PGA Tour's downward spiral, with gloomy news being delivered from the likes of Webb Simpson. There's also golf - Hawaii! Dubai! -and a whole lot more. We also assess the contributions of Keith Pelley and Martin Slumbers as they get ready to leave the stage. A packed show, hence it's 90 minutes long.
Jan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #99 The PGA Tour- Unfit for Purpose?
Packed show this week. Shack and Donegan talk Kapalua, the disfunctionality of the PGA Tour, Tiger and Nike, and take discuss Rory McIlroy's "plan" for a world tour of golf.
Jan 2, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #98 Predictions for 2024
A bit of fun this week as Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan play Carnac the Magnificent and look ahead to the next year in golf. All predictions to be taken with a healthy dose of scepticism.
Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #97 "Golf Wars": The End Game?
LIV drops the hammer with Rahm, and the PGA Tour picks its partner for the dance. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss the revived prospect of a deal being reached between the protagonists in what Sports Illustrated this week called the "golf wars". Friend of the Pod Josh Carpenter, assistant editor of Sports Business Journal, joins to discuss Wells Fargo's decision to end its sponsorship of the event at Quail Hollow and what it means for the Tour's business.
Dec 8, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #96 Jon Rahm Leaves For LIV
The death knell for the PGA Tour? Jon Rahm leaves for LIV. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan picks their way through the latest stage in the PGA Tour's drive towards self-destruction..
Dec 6, 2023 · 55 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #95 The Golf Ball Roll Back Special Edition
It's been 20 years in the making but finally the R&A and USGA move to roll back the golf ball. Geoff Shackelford joins Lawrence Donegan to explain what is happening and why it took so long .
Nov 30, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
McKellar Golf Podcast #94 PGA Tour Commissioner Tiger Woods Speaks
Tiger Woods is back playing competitive golf and ruling the roost. Geoff Shackelford and Lawrence Donegan discuss Tiger's dressing down of Jay Monahan and what he's new role as de facto Commisssioner means for the Tour. They also discuss the USGA/R&A impending announcement on the golf ball and celebrate what it might mean for golf.