Talking.Golf

Nekoosa's Adam Miller joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to break down the 2026 WSGA championship and USGA qualifying schedules released this week.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez opens a series of off-season interviews with golf newsmakers talking to Venezuela native Juan Andrés Hurtado Molina, who now calls Wisconsin Rapids home.

Mike “Jocko” Jacques, sports director at WMTV-15 in Madison, joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to preview this week's American Family Insurance Championship, with its new format and its new course, at TPC Wisconsin in Madison. It was AWESOME (if you know Jocko, you know)!

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez share their favorites, dark horses and golfers to watch at the 80th U.S. Women's Open Thursday-Sunday at Erin Hills.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Gary D'Amato about Masters week and the rest of the major championship season.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez goes in-depth with University of Wisconsin men's golf coach Mike Wilson about his team and its future.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with DeForest's Abby Henriksen about her preparation for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals during Masters week next month at Augusta National.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with UW-Parkside coach Carly Werwie Swartz, who reflects on her experience at the 2008 U.S. Women's Public Links Championship at Erin Hills.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with University of Wisconsin women's golf coach Todd Oehrlein about the annual Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Ariz., changes to college golf, and more.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with TPC Wisconsin's Dennis Tiziani and Travis Becker about their efforts to grow girls golf via the new Golf Foundation of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Marquette men's golf coach Steve Bailey on his team's outlook this spring.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Menomonee Falls native Mark Wilson ahead of his debut on the PGA Tour Champions next week. Wilson, who won five times on the PGA Tour and turned 50 this past fall to be eligible for the senior tour, will tee it up at the Trophy Hassan II Feb. 6-8 in Rabat, Morocco.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Tom Shafranski, who next month is retiring after a 22-year career with the association that governs high school sports in Wisconsin.

Former Wisconsin Badgers standout golfer Sam Anderson joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about everything from the WPGA Futures Tour to his rookie season on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez discusses the 2025 WPGA Junior golf schedule with Andy Landenberger, the Wisconsin PGA's director of junior golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez close out 2024 with some news about 2025 and what they look forward to in the new year. They also wrap up the year by talking about some of what they saw in 2024 in Wisconsin golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this week's news that the USGA is bringing five more national championship to Erin Hills after next year's U.S. Women's Open, including both the men's and women's Amateurs and the Junior Amateur. Plus, they talk about their recent (and upcoming) golf trips.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the college golf season, last week's victory by Mick Smith in the Wisconsin State Senior Open, this week's WSGA Professional Championship, and more in the latest episode of their Talking.Golf podcast.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Bobbi Stricker's long quest to make it to the LPGA Tour by getting through this weekend's LPGA Q-School qualifying. Plus, they take a look back at an epic Wisconsin State Open at Minocqua Country Club.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's ceremonial first pitch last week at AmFam Field (along with Bobbi Stricker), the U.S. Amateur this year and coming to Whistling Straits in 2028, and this week's Wisconsin State Open at Minocqua Country Club.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the big junior golf championship victories this week for Kade Wieland and Izzie Stricker. Plus, they look ahead to next week and beyond on the Wisconsin golf calendar.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss trending topics in Wisconsin golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at Garrett Jones' victory at the Wisconsin State Amateur at Jack Gaudion's The Legend at Merrill Hills and ahead to more golf this summer.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at the Wisconsin State Women's Amateur Championship, where Abigail Henriksen became its youngest-ever champion, and ahead to the men's State Amateur Monday-Thursday at The Legend at Merrill Hills in Waukesha.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin's connections to the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois; the shoot-out last weekend at the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship in Janesville; the State Women's Amateur Championship next week at North Shore CC in Mequon, and the continuing impact of the weather on golf in Wisconsin.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the hiring of Jordan Niebrugge as an assistant coach for the Marquette men's golf team; Gary's visit this week to Sedge Valley, Sand Valley's newest golf course; Wisconsin's stormy weather this week and how it impacted golf courses around the state, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the dramatic – and, for host Steve Stricker, crushing – finish to the American Family Insurance Championship, its move next year to TPC Wisconsin (with a team format?), Elise Hoven's victory over Bobbi Stricker in the Sentry Wisconsin State Women's Open, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss AmFam Championship week, including the Celebrity Foursome and guesses about its mystery fourth, and a breakdown of the tournament's field; this past weekend's U.S. Women's Open, which will be coming to Erin Hills in 2025; the WIAA boys state golf championships this week, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss some of the interesting storylines at next week's American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Piercen Hunt's collegiate finale in the NCAA golf championships, the WIAA boys post-season and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the field for the upcoming American Family Insurance Championship; the PGA Championship, including Scottie Scheffler's arrest; this week's KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and the college and high school golf post-seasons.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the American Family Insurance Championship less than a month away, Steve Stricker's year so far, U.S. Open local qualifiers, college and high school golf, and more.

With the American Family Insurance Championship just five weeks away, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the tournament and Steve Stricker's defense of his hometown event. They also discuss Stricker's monumental stretch of golf starting this week – three majors in three weeks and three title defenses in five weeks – Thomas Longbella's victory in Ecuador on the PGA Tour Americas, and Gary's golf trip last week to Branson, Missouri.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss how Wisconsin golfers are faring in college postseason tournaments across the country; the strong showing from Hunter Eichhorn and Sam Anderson this weekend on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Americas and what it means for their futures; Gary's golf trip this week to Branson, Missouri, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the busy awards season for Steve Stricker (and his hint that he'd be open to being Ryder Cup captain again), former Marquette star Hunter Eichhorn qualifying for an upcoming Korn Ferry Tour event, and the ongoing college golf postseason.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share the stories behind the stories Gary wrote at the 2024 Masters, including a couple with some Wisconsin flavor. They also discuss the latest in the busy college golf season.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss McKenna Nelson's victory in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National, Masters week (and the 31st time for Gary there), and much more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Emily Lauterbach's LPGA debut; McKenna Nelson's health scare and her and Taytum Oswald's upcoming trip to Augusta National for the the Drive, Chip & Putt finals; Steve Stricker's "tough" start to the PGA Tour Champions season, and more. 

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the exciting finish at The Players Championship and what it says about the PGA Tour; predictions for this season's majors; updates on Wisconsin teams playing college golf this spring; the construction projects at Erin Hills, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly's past weekend at the Cologuard Classic, Steve Stricker's upcoming weekend at The Players Championship, and updates from around the country on Wisconsin's college golfers.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the many signs of (an early) spring in Wisconsin: golf course openings, Chuck Garbedian's radio talk show, the Greater Milwaukee Golf Show, college golf, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the UW women's record-breaking performance at the Westbrook Invitational, a tournament the Badgers host each year in Peoria, Ariz.; Harrison Ott's  close call at the Monday qualifier for PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic; Wisconsin's treasure trove of courses on Golf Digest's list of the Top 100 Public Courses; and golf in February in Wisconsin (!).

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the USGA's new exemptions for winners of State Amateur Championships and how they pertain in Wisconsin this summer; Neil Johnson's new amateur status; this weekend's Chicago Golf Show (and tees); Steve Stricker's latest honors, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the weather and the chaos at this past weekend's WM Phoenix Open; Gary's story on the staggering sums of money that golf raises for charity; the college golf season underway; the WSGA's Volunteer of the Year award fittingly given to Randy Warobick, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Rob's coverage of Monday qualifying for this week's WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bernhard Langer's injury, Steve Stricker and this year's PGA Tour Champions season; changes to the World Handicap System this year; reading putts, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's dad, Bob Stricker, who died last week after an extended illness; the best of what Gary saw at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week, and what's ahead on the golf calendar in February.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's experience at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Florida for the annual Golf Writers Association of America annual championship; the PGA Show this week in Orlando, which Gary will be attending; Steve Stricker in the season-opening PGA Tour Champions event in Hawaii last weekend, and more.

With the weather too frigid for golf in Wisconsin these days, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look to warmer climates to talk golf: The season-opening PGA Tour Champions tournament in Hawaii this week, the PGA Show in Orlando next week, and more.

In their first podcast of the year – and the first with Wisconsin.Golf now part of the Wisconsin State Golf Association – Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about what's ahead in Wisconsin golf in 2024. They also look back on Gary's week in Hawaii for The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season-opening tournament.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the top golf stories in Wisconsin in 2023.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve and Izzi Stricker's exciting weekend playing with Nelly and Petra Korda and Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship; the bursts of golf weather in Wisconsin over the holidays; and Gary's upcoming trip to Hawaii for The Sentry, the season-opening PGA Tour tournament in Maui sponsored by Sentry Insurance.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this past weekend's inaugural World Champions Cup starring Madison's Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker; the upcoming PNC Championship competition featuring the father daughter duo of Steve and Izzi; Mario Tiziani and Mick Smith and PGA Tour Champions Q-School; Rob's high school rankings, and more. Plus, what about the elephant in the room (and in golf) – LIV Golf and the impact it'll have on the PGA Tour with another star defecting?

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Thomas Longbella's quest to secure his PGA Tour card for 2024, along with the Wisconsin golfers who still have a shot at earning status on the PGA Tour Champions; this weekend's World Champions Cup, the inaugural Ryder Cup-like tournament for seniors that will include Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly; Rob Hernandez's annual high school class rankings, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mick Smith qualifying for the final stage of qualifying for the PGA Tour Champions; other Wisconsin golfers attempting to qualify for the PGA Tour; the new college golf rankings and where Wisconsin teams are slotted; Tiger Woods, Paul Azinger and other PGA Tour-related news; Wisconsin.Golf's annual high school class rankings, and Thanksgiving (and what we're thankful for).

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this week's weather forecast and the opportunity to play more golf in Wisconsin; the end of the PGA Tour Champions season for Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly; college signing day for Wisconsin golfers, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" feature on Randy Warobick; the recent Wisconsin Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Jon Turcott and the late Jim Lemon; Steve Stricker and his remarkable season on the PGA Tour Champions and what's ahead for him; the changing golf seasons in Wisconsin and Arizona, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mick Smith's play at the Senior PGA Professionals Championship in Florida; the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs; the All-State girls golf team, and their end-of-the-season pro shop purchases.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the 29th annual Illinois-Wisconsin Writer Cup matches that were played last week on Illinois turf; Jerry Kelly's joining Steve Stricker on Team USA for the inaugural Ryder Cup-like World Champions Cup matches debuting in December; PGA Tour qualifying, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mario Tiziani's big finish to the PGA Tour Champions regular season; state golfers in the first stage of PGA Tour Q-School; Izzi Stricker and last week's WIAA girls golf championships; and a 25th anniversary celebration at Whistling Straits.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the American Society of Golf Course Architects' visit to Wisconsin – and three of its showcase courses – this week; Europe's victory over the U.S. in last weekend's Ryder Cup matches; and the busy competitive schedules for the Stricker family these days.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this weekend's Ryder Cup matches, Gary's trip to Mackinac Island, and the latest news and competition in college and high school golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez welcome the podcast's new sponsor, Old Fashioned Golf, and discuss the Solheim Cup, the biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers being contested this weekend in Spain; Jerry Kelly in the PGA Tour Champions event this weekend and Steve Stricker's season-long success; girls high school golf and the post-season, and the proposed renovations at Whitnall Park Golf Course.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's weekend in Osseo, Wisconsin, a small town with a big golf culture. They also discuss former Badger golfer Kimberly Dinh's victory in the USGA Women's Mid-Am Championship; college and high school golf, and Wisconsin mini-pros at Q-School.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's weekend at the Sieg Classic in Osseo, Wis., which honors former Osseo High School and Marquette golfer Ben Sieg, who died unexpectedly at age 33 in 2022. They also recap the opening weekend of college golf, last week's Wisconsin State Senior Open at Maple Bluff CC, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the competitive weeks for Nicki and Bobbi Stricker, mother and daughter, in Illinois and California; the live-scoring disruption in college golf; Wisconsin golfers trying to advance on the PGA Tour Canada, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk signature golf holes in Wisconsin that are worth framing; Steve Stricker's remarkable 2023 season on the PGA Tour Champions, and recent senior and junior golf tournaments.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez recap the Wisconsin State Open, won by Cameron Huss, and look ahead to the rest of the summer/fall golf season in Wisconsin.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about next week's Wisconsin State Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the MACC Fund and its long-running golf outing at Tuckaway CC; the competitive appeal of Division III college golf, and Gary's visit last week to TPC Wisconsin, Dennis Tiziani's newly renovated golf course (formerly Cherokee CC) and the future home of the American Family Insurance Championship.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the U.S. Amateur qualifying at Hidden Glen, the state of Piercen Hunt's game heading into his senior year at Illinois, the junior golf tournaments in Wisconsin this summer, and more in this week's podcast.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at Jack Schultz's victory in the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Erin Hills, look forward to the State Open at SentryWorld, and talk about a few courses they've played recently.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez take a deep dive into the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship Monday-Thursday at Erin Hills.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share their U.S. Senior Open experiences and look ahead to the Wisconsin State Women's Amateur Monday and Tuesday at Janesville Country Club.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Cameron Huss' win and the fantastic finish at the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship; last week's WPGA Junior Championship in Milwaukee, and this week's U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's AmFam Championship victory and his remarkable run of golf; champion Tess Hackworthy and runner-up Bobbi in the State Women's Open Championship; Ty Kretz's victory in the State Men's Match Play Championship; the U.S. Open, and more in a jam-packed podcast.

Rob Hernandez – sans partner Gary D'Amato for this podcast – breaks down Steve Stricker's big day in the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship that he hosts at University Ridge. He also talks about the annual celebrity foursome Saturday of Zach Johnson, Andy North, Derek Jeter and Michael Phelps.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the first round of the 2023 American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, where Justin Leonard discovered some of his old magic with a course-record, 10-under 62 and Steve Stricker passed Tiger Woods with his record 53rd consecutive round with a par-or-better score.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly and this week's American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, along with the WIAA boys state championship Monday and Tuesday, also in Madison.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's victory at the Senior PGA Championship, with daughter Izzi on the bag; Bobbi Stricker's weekend on the Epson Tour; Piercen Hunt and Illinois at the NCAA Championship; and the WIAA boys tournament.

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's weekend getaway to Eagle Ridge Golf Resort in Galena, Ill.; the media days for the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison and the U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld; the Badgers and Golden Eagles in the NCAA Regional; and the upcoming WIAA boys regionals.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the bizarre aftermath of Madison Edgewood fresman Drew Bindl's hole-in-one; Wisconsin teams and golfers in the college tournament season; U.S. Open local qualifying; and Bobbi Stricker's fledgling professional career. 

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Wisconsin and Marquette men's golf teams, both of whom are headed to the NCAA Regionals; the season openers this weekend for golf courses in Wisconsin's Northwoods; U.S. Open local qualifying this week at Bishops Bay CC, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Badgers and Golden Eagles in the Big Ten and Big East men's golf championships; the UW-Green Bay women's team's berth in the NCAA tournament; an update on Sam Anderson on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and the upcoming U.S. Open qualifying in Wisconsin.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin's college golf teams and their prospects in the postseason; Kaylor Steger's ups and downs on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and Gary's post-Masters round of golf at the McLemore Club in northwest Georgia.

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Hunter Eichhorn's week on the Korn Ferry Tour; the weather and golf in Wisconsin, and the latest news in college golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the just-completed Masters Tournament; Gary's post-Masters round of golf at the McLemore Club in the mountains of Georgia; Wisconsin's spring course openings, and college golf updates.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the weather and spring golf in Wisconsin; Gary's upcoming week at the Masters; college golf updates, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the impact of this weekend's snowstorm on golf in Wisconsin; Madison's contingent playing this weekend in the PGA Tour Champions event in Palm Springs, Calif.; and the pair of Wisconsin junior golfers in the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals during Masters week at Augusta National.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Blake Wisdom's decision to play his fifth season of college golf at Wisconsin; Thomas Longbella's upcoming debut on the PGA Tour; the sale of Monroe Golf Club, and their favorite "hidden gem" golf courses in Wisconsin.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly and his play this weekend in The Players Championship; changes on the PGAS Tour; Gary's "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" feature on Mary Hafeman; Hunter Eichhorn at Q School, and updates on the college golf season.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss tournament host Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker in this weekend's Cologuard Classic; the legacy of swing instructor David Rasmussen, who taught many of Wisconsin's best-known golfers and died last month after a battle with cancer; the auctioning of Tiger Woods' final-round scorecard from his professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park GC; the college golf season, and more.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez debate the latest national rankings of the best golf courses in Wisconsin and talk about their own favorite courses; openings, closings and changes with Wisconsin courses; changes over the years in college golf (with an update on Martha Nause), and more on college golf's spring season.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the good vibes at this weekend's Milwaukee Golf Show, Jerry Kelly, Steve Stricker, Mario Tiziani and the PGA Tour Champions season-opener; Tiger Woods' performance at the Genesis Open; Wisconsin's Evans Scholars, and the opening month of college golf's spring season.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's quest to increase his swing speed via his credit card; upcoming events on the PGA Tour Champions; the start of the spring college golf season; and the buzz over Aaron Rodgers' handicap at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss what new stuff Gary saw at the PGA Show in Orlando. They also take a look at the start of college golf.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly and a new season on the PGA Tour Champions; next week's PGA Merchandise Show in Florida; Gary's participation in the Golf Writers Championship; Jessica Guiser's commitment to the University of Florida, and more.

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the 2023 tournament schedules for men, women and juniors in Wisconsin, an award ceremony this week at Marquette for Hunter Eichhorn, and the growing connection between golf and pickleball.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez open the new year with a special, expanded podcast looking ahead to the big names, big events and big course developments to watch in 2023.

Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin.Golf's ranking of the top 10 stories in golf in 2022 in Wisconsin. 

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss 2022's WSGA and WPGA players of the year, including Jack Schultz, Jim Doing, Michael Crowley, Emily Lauterbach and Maggie Leaf, as well as WPGA Junior POYs William Harned and Norah Roberts.

Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the pressure-packed ending to the World Cup; Tiger and Charlie Woods, the Daley duo, Annika Sorenstam and son, and their own father-son memories; the summer ahead for SentryWorld; Gregg Thompson's backyard golf course in Kenosha; and Great Data Golf, a new golf fitness/instruction facility in Wauwatosa.