6.2.26 Jack Nicklaus, Brendon de Jonge & John Bodenhamer Jack Nicklaus on Rory’s Grand Slam, Scottie’s Rise & The Legacy of The Memorial 5 Clubs

Gary Williams opens the show with a passionate reflection on the importance of storytelling in golf following the end of Sports Illustrated’s dedicated golf coverage. He discusses the role legendary writers have played in shaping the game’s biggest moments, from Amen Corner to major championship history, and why the human element remains at the heart of great sports journalism. Gary also previews the Memorial Tournament, highlights NCAA Men’s Golf Championship action, and shares thoughts on some of the game’s brightest young stars. Brendon de Jonge, former PGA TOUR player and SiriusXM host, joins Gary to rank the best players in the world by tiers. The two debates where players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Åberg, and others belong in today’s pecking order. They also discuss potential Presidents Cup sleepers, emerging stars, and which players could make a late-season run toward Player of the Year honors. Jack Nicklaus, 18-time major champion and host of the Memorial Tournament, reflects on the origins of one of golf’s most prestigious events and the vision he and Barbara Nicklaus had when creating Muirfield Village. Nicklaus shares stories from the tournament’s early years, explains how he built the event around the player experience, and discusses the importance of honoring golf’s history through the Captains Club and annual honorees. The Golden Bear also weighs in on Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam, Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance, and how modern players prepare and analyze the game. Nicklaus offers perspective on course management, major championship golf, and what he enjoys most about mentoring and interacting with today’s generation of PGA TOUR stars. John Bodenhamer, USGA Chief Championships Officer, joins the show from Riviera Country Club ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open. Bodenhamer discusses what makes Riviera such a special venue, the significance of bringing one of the game’s biggest championships to the historic Los Angeles club, and the USGA’s continued efforts to elevate women’s golf. He also shares insight into championship setup, the state of the women’s game, and what fans can expect from one of the most anticipated major championships of the year. 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92). 0:00 SI Golf Writers 11:00 Brendon De Jong 51:50 Jack Nicklaus 1:13:52 John Bodenhamer FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: X: Facebook: TikTok: Want to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course.

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6.2.26 Jack Nicklaus, Brendon de Jonge & John Bodenhamer Jack Nicklaus on Rory’s Grand Slam, Scottie’s Rise & The Legacy of The Memorial 5 Clubs is an episode from Five Clubs by James McCoy.

This episode is 01:32:49 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2026.

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