Kevin Van Valkenburg

Kevin Van Valkenburg, veteran golf writer and commentator, joins to relive Sunday at the 1986 Masters. They revisit Jack Nicklaus’ final-round surge, Greg Norman’s roller-coaster Sunday, Seve’s collapse and dramatic moments at 15–18. Conversation also covers 1986 TV coverage, equipment differences, and how the era’s storytelling shaped memories.

Joseph LaMagna, a data-driven golf analyst, and Kevin Van Valkenburg, a longform golf writer, preview 2026 Masters storylines. They spotlight Scotty Scheffler’s dominance, rising threats like Chris Godderup and Cam Young, debates over veteran longshots, schedule and major-status chatter, and what Rory’s title defense might mean. Short, sharp takes on who to watch into April.

Kevin van Valkenburg, American golf journalist and commentator, breaks down Tiger Woods' recent troubles and their wider implications. Alan Shipnuck, biographer of Rory McIlroy, talks about writing Rory and memorable reporting moments. They discuss Tiger's persistence despite limits, Rory's public persona, and the build-up to the Masters in a lively, anecdote-packed conversation.

Kevin Van Valkenburg, journalist and sports analyst, offers sharp perspective on Tiger Woods's DUI arrest and its fallout. He unpacks media responsibility and how golf institutions react to high-profile trouble. The conversation probes limits of intervention, fame’s distortions, and whether Tiger’s public roles should change.

Kevin Van Valkenburg, on-site golf reporter who joined from Riviera/LA, shares firsthand observations from the tournament media center. They celebrate Jacob Bridgeman’s shock win and his path to the Tour. Conversation covers Riviera’s soft, torn-up greens, Scottie and Rory’s play, equipment fitting and PXG issues, plus Jon Rahm’s refusal to pay DP World fines and possible Ryder Cup fallout.