5.5.26 | Truist Championship Preview, Michael Kim, Sherry Graziano, Keith Stewart & More Guests | 5 Clubs

About this episode

Gary Williams previews the Truist Championship with insights from various guests on the current state of the PGA TOUR and its challenges.

Gary Williams sets the stage from Quail Hollow Club ahead of the Truist Championship, highlighting the evolution of this PGA TOUR stop into a premier Signature Series event. He reflects on the course’s history, Rory McIlroy’s dominance at the venue, and the broader storylines shaping the current PGA TOUR season—from competitive parity to the importance of elite fields and championship venues. The conversation also touches on course conditions, including drought challenges in the Southeast, and how Quail Hollow continues to test the best players in the world. Michael Kim, PGA TOUR winner, joins to discuss the current state of the TOUR, including player perspectives on competition, governance, and the evolving landscape of professional golf. He also reflects on his standout college career and shares insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level, offering fans a candid look at life on TOUR. Rex Hoggard, senior writer for @GolfChannel, breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the week, including the debate around Player of the Year and the depth of talent across the PGA TOUR. He and Gary discuss the balance between dominance and parity in today’s game, and why…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Williams

Guests: Michael Kim, Rex Hoggard, Sherry Graziano

Topics covered

• PGA TOUR
• Truist Championship
• golf competition
• course conditions
• player perspectives
• community impact

Keywords

• Truist Championship
• PGA TOUR
• Michael Kim
• golf
• Quail Hollow
• Rory McIlroy
• course conditions
• competitive parity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Truist, PGA TOUR

Places: Quail Hollow Club, Southeast

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