6.9.26 | Golf's Longest Day Recap, Rich Lerner's New Book & Shinnecock Hills Preview | 5 Clubs

About this episode

Gary Williams recaps Golf's Longest Day and interviews Rich Lerner about his new book and the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Gary Williams recaps one of the most compelling days in golf as U.S. Open Final Qualifying—better known as "Golf's Longest Day"—comes to a close with players from around the world punching their tickets to next week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. From established PGA TOUR veterans to rising amateur stars, Gary breaks down the stories, performances and emotions that make qualifying one of the most unique days in sports. Then, longtime Golf Channel host Rich Lerner joins the show to discuss his new book, Aren't You That Golf Guy? Rich shares stories from his upbringing at the Dorneyville Golf Center in Pennsylvania, the colorful characters who shaped his love for the game, memorable moments from his broadcasting career and what he learned while writing the book. Rich also looks ahead to the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, discussing why the iconic venue remains one of the game's greatest championship tests, lessons learned from previous championships there and what players will face next week on Long Island. In this episode: - Golf's Longest Day recap - U.S. Open Final Qualifying results - Jackson Ormond, Miles Russell and other qualifiers - Rich Lerner on Aren't You That Golf…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Williams

Guest: Rich Lerner

Topics covered

• Golf's Longest Day
• U.S. Open Final Qualifying
• Rich Lerner's new book
• Shinnecock Hills preview
• PGA TOUR veterans
• amateur golf

Keywords

• U.S. Open
• Golf's Longest Day
• Rich Lerner
• Shinnecock Hills
• Dorneyville Golf Center
• PGA TOUR
• golf qualifying

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Golf Channel, SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio

Books & works: Aren't You That Golf Guy?

Places: Shinnecock Hills, Dorneyville Golf Center

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