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PGA Tour storylines and insider interviews with the best voices in golf ⛳️

Episodes

  1. Truist Championship Preview with Emilia Doran | Quail Hollow Preview & PGA Tour Storylines

    May 7

    Truist Championship Preview with Emilia Doran | Quail Hollow Preview & PGA Tour Storylines

    Emilia Doran Breaks Down Quail Hollow & PGA Tour Storylines Ahead of the Truist Championship The PGA Tour heads to Charlotte for the Truist Championship, and Taft Gantt is joined by Quail Hollow’s own Emilia Doran for an inside look at one of the premier stops on tour. They preview the signature event, discuss what makes Quail Hollow such a unique and demanding test, and break down their favorite storylines and players from the PGA Tour season so far. From course insights to major championship implications, this is your complete preview ahead of a huge week in Charlotte. #TruistChampionship #pgatour #quailhollow #golf #golfpodcast  (0:00) Charlotte's Golf Community (1:32) Quail Hollow (2:52) Weather Forecast (4:20) Favorite Storyline (7:39) PGA Tour MVP (9:53) What to Expect (13:15) Final Thoughts

    15 min

  2. Apr 15

    RBC Heritage Best Bets & Top Storylines | PGA Tour Heads to Hilton Head for its 4th Signature Event

    The PGA Tour heads to Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage, the fourth signature event of the season featuring 8 of the best 10 players in the world at Harbour Town Golf Links.Taft Gantt breaks down the top storylines and best bets for the week, including Scottie Scheffler, Russell Henley, Jordan Spieth, and more — plus the key course factors that will decide who wins at one of the most unique tests on tour. 0:00 Signature event 0:34 Harbour Town Golf Links 1:58 Justin Thomas 2:46 Scottie Scheffler 3:14 Matt Fitzpatrick 3:40 Jordan Spieth 4:02 Other trends 6:48 Taft’s Approach to Green #RBCHeritage #PGATour #GolfBetting #GolfPicks #HarbourTown

    11 min
  3. 2026 Masters Storylines + Golf Broadcaster Ned Michaels

    Apr 6

    2026 Masters Storylines + Golf Broadcaster Ned Michaels

    Masters week is here! All eyes turn toward the first major of the year at Augusta National. Taft Gantt breaks down the biggest storylines, top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, and Brooks Koepka, plus sleepers, debutants, and players who could shake up the leaderboard.Plus, CBS and ESPN golf broadcaster Ned Michaels joins the show to share his favorite storylines before heading to Augusta to call the iconic 15th and 16th holes. 0:00 90th Masters Tournament 0:22 90th Masters Tournament 0:38 No Tiger and Phil 1:27 Key Storylines 2:05 Scottie Scheffler 2:55 Bryson DeChambeau 3:56 Xander Schauffele 4:29 Brooks Koepka 5:17 Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa 5:37 Justin Rose 6:30 Jason Day 6:58 Gary Woodland 8:16 Cameron Young 8:54 Masters Debutants 9:46 Ned Michaels #masters #augustanational #golf #pgatour #golfpicks

    27 min

  4. Feb 24

    Cognizant Classic Longshots + PGA National Preview

    The PGA Tour heads to PGA National for the Cognizant Classic. Taft Gantt breaks down the top storylines and best bets for the week. (0:00) Cognizant Classic (0:30) Top Storylines (2:55) PGA National (3:44) Betting Favorites (5:40) Betting Longshots #golf #pgatour #golfbetting #florida #golfpicks

    7 min

  5. Feb 4

    WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale, Sia Nejad Expert Picks

    Taft Gantt breaks down TPC Scottsdale with a course preview, key storylines, and betting profiles that matter most this week — followed by expert picks from Sia Nejad, one of the sharpest minds in golf betting. (0:00) Intro (0:49) TPC Scottsdale Course Preview (1:35) Biggest Storylines (4:40) Taft’s Approach to Green (9:32) Sia Nejad Expert Picks #pgatour #scottsdale #golfbetting #golfpicks #sportsbetting

    15 min

  6. Jan 28

    Farmers Insurance Open Preview | Torrey Pines Course Breakdown & Best Bets

    The PGA Tour heads to San Diego for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course, one of the toughest tests on the West Coast Swing.In this preview, we break down how Torrey Pines is expected to play this week, the biggest storylines shaping the field, and where the best betting value may be heading into Thursday.(0:00) Torrey Pines Course Preview(1:20) Top Storylines(2:56) Best Bets#FarmersInsuranceOpen #PGATour #TorreyPines #GolfBets #WestCoastSwing

    7 min

  7. Jan 21

    The American Express Golf Preview | Trends, Storylines & Best Bets

    Breaking down The American Express with a data-driven preview of the week ahead. I walk through the courses, recent trends, storylines to watch, and finish with my best bets for the tournament.(0:00) Course Preview(1:14) By The Numbers(2:32) Trends(3:49) Storylines(5:03) Best Bets#laquinta #pgatour #GolfPreview #golfbets #scottiescheffler

    8 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Emilia Doran’s Journey from All-American Golfer to PGA Tour & Golf Channel Broadcaster

    Golf Channel analyst and accomplished amateur golfer Emilia Doran is living proof that you can turn your passion into your profession. A four-time All-American at Wake Forest, Emilia helped lead her team to the 2023 national championship while chasing a dream to become a golf broadcaster.She quickly rose to prominence as one of the most promising analysts for Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio -- all while keeping her competitive fire alive as an amateur player. In this episode, we talk about her unique path through college golf, life on camera, and how she managed to report from the U.S. Women’s Amateur while still competing in it. (0:00) Golf Career (3:10) Playing and Broadcasting (5:41) 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur (8:58) The Switch to Golf Broadcasting (11:15) J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open Win (13:55) Broadcast Schedule(15:20) College Golf

    18 min

  9. 06/09/2025

    Taylor Zarzour: U.S. Open Preview, Ryder Cup Tease, and "Living the Dream"

    Taylor Zarzour, host and director of SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio and the voice of golf's major championships, joins Taft Gantt to preview the U.S. Open at Oakmont. They discuss Scottie's dominance and who can chase him down. Then, they check in on the Ryder Cup where Taylor shares an unfortunate truth about Team USA. They finish with Taylor touching on his career and giving Taft advice on what it takes to live out your dreams in sports media. (0:00) PGA Championship (1:20) Taylor Zarzour (3:45) The Big Three (7:56) Oakmont (8:40) U.S. Open (12:55) Trivia (16:00) Ryder Cup (23:50) Sports Broadcasting For more, follow @PureGolfTalk on Instagram!

    33 min

  10. 05/21/2025

    Gabby Steiner Continues to Carve her Path as a LPGA/PGA Pro in Pinehurst

    Gabby Steiner is a trailblazer in women’s golf as the Lead Assistant Pro for Dormie Club and previously the first female Golf Pro at Pinehurst Country Club. She played college golf at JMU and now shares her passion and knowledge of golf as an LPGA/PGA pro. She tells her story and 'why' with Taft Gantt on this episode of Pure Golf Talk. (0:00) Dormie Club (3:28) Tanner + PGA Relationship (5:34) Pinehurst (6:50) Love of Golf (11:45) Gabby’s Favorites For more, follow @PureGolfTalk on Instagram!

    15 min

  11. 05/14/2025

    PGA of America Golf Pro Larkin Gross prepares to take on Quail Hollow

    Larkin Gross qualified for his third PGA Championship by finishing T-15 in the 2025 PGA Professional Championship. He sits down with Taft Gantt in Charlotte to share his preparations for Quail Hollow and what it's like playing in a major championship while working as an assistant golf pro at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA. (0:00) PGA Championship (7:18) Quail Hollow (12:43) Paige + PGA of America Golf Pro (16:45) Methodist University (17:39) Golf Professional Representation Follow on Instagram for more content @PureGolfTalk

    20 min

  12. 05/01/2025

    Pinehurst's Revitalization with Tom Pashley and Matt Gibson

    Pinehurst is the cradle of American golf, but it's pioneers like Tom Pashley and Matt Gibson that have taken the small, historic golf town to new heights. On this episode of Pure Golf Talk, Taft Gantt is joined by the President of the Resort Tom Pashley to discuss Pinehurst's innovation, the 2024 U.S. Open, and what's to come. Later, Pinehurst's Senior Manager of Digital Content Matt Gibson (19:11) comes on to talk about Pinehurst Sandmines, his favorite course and hole, and capturing content across all 11 courses at the Resort. (0:00) Tom Pashey intro (4:06) Pinehurst Resort (10:15) Pinehurst Sandmines (13:20) 2024 U.S. Open (16:15) Pashley's motivation (19:11) Matt Gibson intro (23:13) St. Andrews (25:27) No. 10 & No. 11

    32 min
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