The bunkered Golf Podcast

DC Thomson

Join Michael McEwan and guests every week as they discuss the latest news and views from across the game.

The bunkered Golf Podcast has featured guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the game – from Greg Norman, Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Player, to Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam and Paige Spiranac – and has racked up listeners in more than 150 different countries.

If you like plenty of opinions and absolutely zero fluff, this is the golf podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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20 episodes
Updated July 20

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July 20 · 1 hr 34 min
The absolutely huge Open Championship review
And just like that, The 154th Open is over. New Zealand’s Ryan Fox is the ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’ - and very deservedly so. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Lewis - fresh from Royal Birkdale - recap all of the action from a memorable Open. Has there been a more popular winner in recent memory than Ryan Fox? Is Cam Young the best active golfer without a major? Why can’t Sam Burns close out 54-hole leads? Did the pressure of being the home favourite affect Tommy Fleetwood? Plus, the guys go deep on Bryson DeChambeau’s rules incident, Rory McIlroy’s response to it, and question whether or not Bob MacIntyre needs to change his ways if he ever wants to make the leap from major contender to major champion. And stick around right until the end of the episode because the guys have an announcement. Tune-in now! — SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS! Get all the golf info and opinions you need delivered straight to your inbox. Register for free at www.bunkered.co.uk/newsletters — ⛳️ 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
July 10 · 1 hr 31 min
The absolutely massive Open Championship preview!
It’s everybody’s favourite episode of the year: The bunkered Podcast’s Open Championship preview! On this week’s edition, Michael and Lewis set the scene for the 154th edition of golf’s oldest major from the ‘comfort’ of their roasting hot studio in Dundee. Is defending champion Scottie Scheffler really coming in undercooked? Why the hell is Rory McIlroy playing football? Is it Tommy’s time? Will Bryson finally make a major cut this year? Get all this and insight into Royal Birkdale course changes, standout holes, and the R&A’s new ‘Code of Conduct’ policy for spectators. Plus… if “6,000 rounds of golf” is the question, what is the answer? Tune-in now! — SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS! Get all the golf info and opinions you need delivered straight to your inbox. Register for free at www.bunkered.co.uk/newsletters — ⛳️ 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
July 6 · 1 hr 18 min
Links, lasagne and Peter Alliss’ record-breaking birth
The best two weeks in golf are here! According to Lewis, at least. Michael’s less convinced… but then again, he’s played Augusta National. Before next week’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, we’ve got the Scottish Open at The Renaissance, where an exceptional field will attempt to wrestle the title from Chris Gotterup. But should the event start moving around the country again? Just one of the many questions the guys tackle. Elsewhere, there’s some chat around the most infamous lasagne in golf, Peter Alliss’ jaw-dropping birth, Rory McIlroy’s unexpected movie cameo, and much more besides. Tune-in now! — SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS! Get all the golf info and opinions you need delivered straight to your inbox. Register for free at www.bunkered.co.uk/newsletters — ⛳️ 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
July 1 · 1 hr 31 min
The PGA Tour’s massive changes EXPLAINED!
Huge changes are coming to the PGA Tour. But what do you need to know and how significant are they? Michael and Lewis break it all down for you on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s some chat about Phil Mickelson, the most ridiculously difficult Golf Tenable to date, and an old favourite makes a welcome return… Tune-in now! — SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS! Get all the golf info and opinions you need delivered straight to your inbox. Register for free at www.bunkered.co.uk/newsletters — ⛳️ 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
June 23 · 1 hr 43 min
Are hostile fans ruining golf?
Wyndham Clark is just the latest golfer to suffer at the hands of ungracious spectators. Fortunately, it didn’t stop him from winning the US Open but, without something being done about it, how long until somebody does lose a tournament because of hecklers? Michael and Lewis take a closer look at this problem on the latest episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s reaction to news of a delay in the proposed (and much-discussed) golf back rollback, as well as thoughts on Joaquin Niemann making an unwanted bit of major history at the weekend. Plus, Lewis just did something he has never done before. 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
May 27 · 1 hr 26 min
Explaining TaylorMade’s major move
Routinely criticised for “flooding the market” with new drivers, TaylorMade has announced that it is pivoting, with immediate effect, from a 12-month new product cycle to a 24-month cycle. But why? And why now? Michael and Lewis break down the shock golf gear news on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, Michael says a not-very-fond farewell to PGA of America president Don Rea, there’s some chat about a new event in England, and Lewis opens up on his recurring golf dream / nightmare. 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
May 18 · 1 hr 32 min
The absolutely huge PGA Championship debrief
Let’s just call it Aaronimink, shall we? After a week of twists, turns and everything else, it was England’s Aaron Rai who emerged victorious at the PGA Championship, winning his maiden major in fantastic fashion. On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and Lewis do a deep dive on Britain’s latest major champ – iron headcovers and all. There’s also chat about the Sky Sports coverage, Garrick Higgo’s timekeeping, Rory’s latest clashes with American spectators, and much more besides. Plus, Michael has a new business idea... 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
May 11 · 1 hr 37 min
The massive PGA Championship preview
It’s time for the second men’s major of the year which means it’s time for another bumper edition of The bunkered Podcast. On this week’s episode, Michael and Lewis assess Scottie Scheffler’s chances of successfully defending the Wanamaker Trophy, Rory McIlroy’s chances of taking another step towards completing the calendar year grand slam, Jordan Spieth’s chances of completing the career grand slam, and the LIV golfers’ chances full-stop! Elsewhere, there’s a difference of opinion on the golf ball rollback and a Golf Tenable that Michael won’t soon forget… 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
May 7 · 32 min
BONUS POD: The ‘Saudification’ of golf… and where it all went wrong
Do not adjust your sets - this is not your typical episode of The bunkered Podcast! Instead, this is something brand-new from the TBP Universe. Introducing episode one of bunkered Business, a spin-off show focusing on the companies and commerce that power the game at all levels. Presented by Owen Wyatt, the chief growth officer of DC Thomson, and your regular bunkered Podcast host Michael McEwan, this is the podcast for golf entrepreneurs, innovators and decision-makers. To kick us off, a closer look under the bonnet of LIV Golf and where that investment went wrong for Saudi Arabia and its Public Investment Fund. FOR MORE GOLF CONTENT • Subscribe to the bunkered YouTube account for FREE here for all the latest golf tips and video content - / bunkered • 'Like' us on Facebook - / bunkeredonline • Follow us on Twitter - / bunkeredgolf • Follow us on Instagram - / bunkeredgolfonline EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUNKERED bunkered is your home for golf. With a distinctly Scottish edge, our magazine offers something for everyone with features, interviews, equipment, tuition, travel, competitions and much more besides. Meanwhile, our website, https://www.bunkered.co.uk, is the place to find all of the latest news and views from across the whole cross-spectrum of the game of golf. Stick us in your bookmarks? https://www.bunkered.co.uk/ Filmed at DC Thomson HQ, Dundee
May 5 · 1 hr 15 min
LIV Golf on life support - is this the end?
So it’s official: the PIF of Saudi Arabia will no longer bankroll LIV Golf - but what does that mean for the future of the league? Indeed, does it even have a future, or are we watching it take its final few breaths? Michael and Lewis discuss that, and what the implications might be for LIV’s star players, on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s not one, not two, but THREE rules SNAFUs to discuss, plus a call to action for anybody named Mark. 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
April 27 · 1 hr 25 min
What is the US Ryder Cup team thinking?!
Six months after losing the Ryder Cup in front of an, ahem, partisan home support at Bethpage, Team USA has a new captain. Except he’s not new at all. Jim Furyk, the man who presided over the 17.5-10.5 pounding in Paris, is back in the saddle. Which begs the question: what are they thinking?! Michael and Lewis break down the appointment a busy episode which also includes reaction to the scandalous ticket prices for next year’s match at Adare Manoe, thoughts on the Open’s return to Royal Lytham, Nelly Korda’s third major victory, the LIV / PIF omnishambles, Matt Fitz-hat-trick, and Justin Rose signing with McLaren Golf. It’s a busy one! 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
April 14 · 1 hr 43 min
The massive Masters debrief (2026 edition)
Rory McIlroy has made yet more Masters history, becoming just the fourth man to successfully defend the green jacket – but where does that rank him amongst Europe’s golfers of all time? And did he have, as some have suggested, an “unfair advantage” this year? Michael, James and Lewis get into the weeds on the latest episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, the guys weigh up Justin Rose’s prospects of ever winning the green jacket, the Par-3 Contest’s 'celeb’ problem, merch madness, and Robert MacIntyre and Sergio Garcia’s bad behaviour. Plus, James has an announcement... 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
April 6 · 1 hr 40 min
The absolutely massive Masters preview (2026 edition)
Hello, friends! It’s time for a tradition unlike any other – The bunkered Podcast’s gigantic Masters preview. Will Rory McIlroy successfully defend the green jacket? Will the nappy factor bounce Scottie Scheffler towards a third win at Augusta National? Will it be Bryson’s year? Or Bob’s? Or Tommy’s? Or... Jake Knapp’s? Plus, the guys reveal what they’d change about the tournament and answer YOUR questions. Sit back, relax and 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
March 30 · 1 hr 22 min
We need to talk about Tiger...
Following his latest car crash, Tiger Woods' competitive future is once again in significant doubt. Is it time for the former world No.1 to walk away from golf? Should the chance to captain the US Ryder Cup team be taken away from him? Is he competent enough to lead the PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee? Michael, James and Lewis discuss all of these points – and more – on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s praise for Gary Woodland following his remarkable victory in Texas and reaction to growing speculation that the Ryder Cup could be heading to... Bolton?! 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
March 24 · 1 hr 17 min
Seriously though – how do we fix golf?
Golf is the greatest sport of all... but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. And so, inspired by yet another slow debacle on tour, Michael and Lewis take the opportunity on this week’s pod to spell out all of the other improvements they’d make to the game, from the grassroots up. Elsewhere, the guys start the countdown to The Masters by picking out some players who’ve got a fight on their hands to make it to Augusta. Asked & Answered, Podder of Merit, and Golf Tenable all feature as usual, and Michael gets freaked out by something he saw near the office. 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
March 17 · 1 hr 17 min
Have American golf fans crossed a line?
The behaviour of certain spectators at The PLAYERS Championship last weekend has created almost as many headlines as the golf itself - so is it time for the PGA Tour to straighten it out? Michael, James and Lewis discuss in detail on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, does anything make Cameron Young smile? Why can’t English golfers win at TPC Sawgrass? How should we be feeling about Rory as he prepares to defend the Masters? Plus, Lewis tries using A.I. and James is getting his teeth done, both with absolutely terrible 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/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
March 11 · 1 hr 26 min
The massive PLAYERS Championship preview
Get ready to for all the “fifth major” start to resume in earnest – it’s time for the 2026 PLAYERS Championship! On this week’s episode, Michael, James and Lewis set the scene for the 52nd edition of the PGA Tour’s flagship event. Will defending champ Rory McIlroy be fit to play? Will the real Scottie Scheffler show up? Why is it so damn hard to defend at TPC Sawgrass? The guys debate it all. Elsewhere, has Luke Donald risked his legacy by three-peating as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain? And Lewis is now a qualified rules official... and it’s actually way more interesting than it sounds! 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
March 3 · 1 hr 17 min
When F1 and golf collide
McLaren Racing launching a new golf equipment company was not on our bingo card for this year… but here we are! The F1 giant has teased its plans to enter the world of club manufacture next month, with some exceptionally high-profile hires to its staff already having been confirmed. What does this mean for consumers, for tour pros, for the marketplace and more? What should we expect from the new McLaren clubs? And more the point, could this herald a wave of other big tech disruptors launching their own golf hardware (the Apple iBall, for example)? Michael, James and Lewis discuss all of this on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, the guys react to Shane Lowry’s painful Cognizant Classic collapse and have some harsh words for some of their media colleagues. 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
February 24 · 1 hr 19 min
Adios, Ryder Cup Rahmbo?
Jon Rahm’s Ryder Cup future appears to be hanging by a thread. Is it really possible that he’ll be banned from playing in next year’s match at Adare Manor? Michael, James and Lewis discuss that - and what it could all mean for Europe’s prospects of a third straight win - on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast. Elsewhere, there’s chat about Anthony Kim, Tiger Woods’ Masters hopes, a ridiculous game of Golf Tenable, and ‘a pair of beavers’. 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
February 9 · 1 hr 16 min
Should The PLAYERS really be a major?
It must be February. We know that because the old “Should The PLAYERS Championship be a major” argument has started all over again. Michael, James and Lewis discuss the merits for and against (mostly against) that idea on this week’s episode. Elsewhere, the guys react to Patrick Reed’s latest win and the prospect of a first genuinely mouth-watering Order of Merit race in over 20 years, and there’s reaction to LIV finally getting OWGR points (and still being unhappy about it). Plus, mine shafts, Golf Tenable, and… Strictly Come Dancing?! 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