MUSINGS ON GOLF Musings on Golf

Yes, more folks may know Andy North today for his 30-plus years covering golf than the two U.S. Opens he captured decades ago. What you may not know about are the personal setbacks that put Andy on the path to a great career in golf and which drive him to try to rid all of us of cancer. Tee it up with the tall Badger who is getting ready for Pinehurst next week!

Only six men have won the U.S. Open Golf Championship at least three times, and Hale Irwin's three titles spanned 16 years. From his 7-over par (yes) winning score 50 years ago at Winged Foot to his "victory lap" at Medinah in 1990, Hale combined a cerebral approach with a wicked long-iron game to tame the beasts put forth by the USGA. Have a listen to the World Golf Hall of Famer who never shied from golf's biggest stages.

He has written about golf for more than 25 years, so Adam Schupak has certainly seen his share of major championships. Hear what Adam, the senior writer at Golfweek.com, has to say about an extraordinary week, both on the course and off, in our special PGA Championship Roundtable Recap.

As Scottie Scheffler attempts to win his third major title -- and second straight of '24 -- this week at the PGA Championship, PGA of America Professional Randy Smith will be there to help Scheffler, as he has done since Scottie was 7. Learn what makes the man who also taught Open Champion Justin Leonard such a guiding force for major success.

From his early days as a reporter at Golf Channel to his current reign as the king of sports late night at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt continues to bring the passion for sports that makes him so likable and respected. He's front and center this week at the PGA Championship and on the mark with great stories about Arnold Palmer and his dream golf foursome!

He was The Man behind The Man, when Tiger Woods burst onto the global stage and began to transform the world of golf. In his compelling new book, "Rainmaker," Hughes Norton takes you behind the scenes in representing golf icons such as Tiger and Greg Norman. You will not put this one down!