The Favorite Chamblee

Bailey and Brandel discuss their holiday travels and 2026 resolutions. They also talk about Brooks Koepka's departure for LIV and what consequences he should face before returning back to the PGA Tour.

Bailey and Brandel sit down with the iconic Gary McCord who tells some stories about his playing days on the PGA Tour as well as how was instrumental in creating the "All-Exempt Tour" system in 1983 which granted tour cards to the top 125 players on the money list. And in this episode he shares his vision for a new PGA Tour that benefits more players, tournaments, sponsors and TV/Streaming networks.

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Bailey, Brandel and Gene talk about golf resorts and golf destinations. What makes for a great trip. Favorite spots, places that surprised them and places that disappointed them.

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Bailey and Brandel are back in Scottsdale and talk about golf, books and the future of the PGA Tour and why merit should still matter in golf as it relates to sponsor exemptions.

Special guest Claire Rogers @kclairerogers, Director of Social Media at GOLF Magazine.

Bailey and Brandel discuss all that happened at the Ryder Cup. The fans, the coaches, the envelope rule and what the US team needs to do as they assess their strategy for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

In this episode Bailey and Brandel talk about their summer trips to Montana and Wyoming, who has the edge leading up to the Ryder Cup and special guest Justin Leonard talks about his historic putt in the 1999 Ryder Cup, his career in the broadcast booth, and his current life on the Champions Tour.

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In this episode Bailey and Brandel talk about their Montana dude ranch visit, their golf trip to Oakmont and the Ryder Cup teams for the U.S. and Europe.

Special guest Harry Arnett, CEO and co-founder of Municipal, who talks about his career at TaylorMade, Callaway Golf and why he wanted to launch Municipal with Mark Wahlberg.

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Bailey and Brandel discuss their summer travels and gear up for the Tour Championship.

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Bailey and Brandel discuss their time in Portrush and Dublin Ireland, The 2025 Open Championship, Scotty Scheffler's dominance on tour, the Ryder Cup team and their lost luggage.

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Bailey and Brandel discuss their recent travels to Detroit for the Rocket Classic, Bailey's trip to Boise for the upcoming Albertsons Boise Korn Ferry event, and their flight to Scotland. It's Brandel's birthday! The Padrig Harrington and Roger Maltbie kerfuffle at the US Senior Open, Collin Morikawa's issue with Adam Schupak's article and a conversation with Roger Steele about how he got into the game and how he's helping grow the game on social media and within his own community.

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Bailey recaps her trip to Paris. Brandel shares his thoughts on J.J. Spaun's win at the U.S. Open and how the Top 10 players fared, Sam Burns and his controversial ruling on #15. What's going on with Rory? Brian Rolap, PGA Tour's incoming CEO. Special guest Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B Golf joins to discuss J.J. Spaun's 64 foot putt on 18 to win the U.S. Open and how L.A.B. Golf putters are helping golfers at all levels. 

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Bailey and Brandel discuss Golf's Longest Day and the lead-up to the U.S. Open at Oakmont, Maja Stark's victory at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open and a story about the last time they were at Erin Hills and had to drive to New York with an unsuspecting traveler. Special guest is sports stats-guy Justin Ray, Head of Content at the Twenty First Group and contributor to The Athletic. 

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In this episode Bailey and Brandel discuss Scotty Scheffler's PGA Championship win. LIV players losing their game in the aggregate. Bailey's interview with Jen Clyde, co-founder and CEO of Fore All. The privilege and responsibility to be a journalist reporting news versus creators and writers trying to instigate click-bait.

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https://www.foreall.com/

https://houstons.com/

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Bailey and Brandel visit Ocala, FL for McKenzie's Moment 7th Celebrity Golf Invitational. Brandel recaps his recent college buddies golf trip in Palm Springs and Bailey talks about her girls golf trips. Brandel and Bailey talk about the lead-up to the PGA Championship, Jordan Spieth's chance for his Career Grand Slam, Scotty Scheffler's intimidating presence and the issues with elevated events. Two special guests: Kait and Ryan Gray who talk about their story to create a non-profit organization called McKenzie's Moment with a mission to offer hope and opportunity to women and children in need through health, education, and...

Bailey and Brandel recap their Hawaii trip. The first major championship of the season for the LPGA. The Zurich Classic team event win. A pre-preview of the PGA Championship. Bailey discusses women's golf fashion and trends with Ali Putnam, founder and CEO of A. Putnam. Stories from the Chamblee's about team events: Brandel's college Calcutta; Bailey and Brandel's crystal goblet.

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Bailey and Brandel discuss The Masters Tournament 2025. Rory's win. Masters patron fashion. The ABC's (Acknowledge, Bridge, Control) and debate whether players owe the media anything.

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