Mark Calcavecchia

Mark Calcavecchia

Author: GOLF.com May 19, 2016 Duration: 36:46
13-time PGA Tour winner Mark Calcavecchia talks with Alan Bastable about John Daly joining the Champions Tour, Tiger Woods' career and shares some great stories about each of them. You're going to want to hear both of them, as well as a great story about him gambling on golf.

Each episode of Drop Zone-GOLF Podcast is a deep dive into the week's most compelling stories, delivered by the sharp writers and editors from GOLF.com. Hosted by Dylan Dethier and featuring regular voices like Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, James Colgan, and Michael Bamberger, the conversation moves beyond basic scores and highlights to explore the nuances, controversies, and personalities shaping the game. You'll hear a curated list of the ten topics that actually matter, debated with the insight and occasional friendly disagreement that comes from a team living inside the sport every day. This isn't just a recap; it's an analysis of what each development means for players, fans, and the future of golf. The discussion feels like you're in the room with the editors as they break down a major ruling, an emerging rivalry, or a surprising comeback, often joined by special guests who add another layer of expertise. Tuning into this podcast provides context you won't find elsewhere, transforming the week's news into a coherent narrative about where golf is headed. It’s designed for anyone who wants to understand the 'why' behind the headlines, all delivered with the authority and access that only the GOLF.com team can provide. The tone is informed but conversational, serious when it needs to be, and always engaging. You get the sense these are the same conversations happening in the newsroom, now shared directly with you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 398

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Ben Crenshaw has some tasty Masters Champions Dinner tales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
GOLF Magazine senior writer Alan Shipnuck talks with two-time Masters champ Ben Crenshaw about the Champions Dinner, which he has moderated since taking over from Byron Nelson in 2006.
Masters Preview: Shipnuck & Bamberger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
It's Masters week! Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger talk all things Augusta. Who is the man to beat? How will Tiger fare? What does the month of March tell us about how April will play out? All that and…
The Ultimate Bandon Dunes Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
In this travel episode, Ashley Mayo discusses the full experience of playing and staying at the premiere golfing destination. Sean Zak asks fan questions and Ashley fields them based on her seven visits to the rugged Pac…
Bob Vokey, March Equipment Roundup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
In this episode, equipment editor Jon Wall sits down with wedges legend Bob Vokey to discuss how he became a preeminent figure in the short game. Vokey's career is a long and fun one, and obviously no one can tell it qui…
How to develop a strong mental game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:35
Luke Kerr-Dineen and Debbie Doniger are joined by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, two women at the forefront of golf psychology. The quartet break down various ways you can get an edge mentally toward playing your best go…
Jordan Spieth talks shoes with Jon Wall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth recently sat down with Jon Wall to break down the launch of the Spieth 3 shoe he'll be wearing in 2019. Spieth was intimately involved with the design of the Under Armour shoe, and h…
Sergio Garcia, January equipment rundown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:04
Equipment editor Jon Wall sits down with Sergio Garcia to talk about his career, his transition to Callaway clubs, his depth of wedge-grinding knowledge and much more. Wall also shares his thoughts on what's new around t…
Relaunching GOLF Magazine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
GOLF Magazine is new, improved, bigger and better than it has ever been. The February issue marks a new era for one of the standards in golf media, so go check it out for yourself. Until you can get it in your hands, lis…
Shipnuck & Bamberger Preview 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:06
Senior writers Alan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger preview the new season in only the way they can. They kick off the podcast detailing Shipnuck's most recent feature story and break down how they expect the season to go…
Bold Predictions for 2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
25 minutes of predictions for how the 2019 golf year will play out, from Tiger Woods to Brooks Koepka and — gasp! — the Americans LOSING the Presidents Cup. Enjoy!