The golf podcast from the home of golf. Join the team from bunkered magazine and a roster of the biggest names in golf to dig into the professional game, compare triumphs and embarrassments from amateur play, and get a distinctly Scottish take on this ancient sport.
The bunkered Golf Podcast
Join Michael McEwan and guests every week as they discuss the latest news and views from across the game.
The bunkered Golf Podcast has featured guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the game – from Greg Norman, Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Player, to Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam and Paige Spiranac – and has racked up listeners in more than 150 different countries.
If you like plenty of opinions and absolutely zero fluff, this is the golf podcast you’ve been waiting for.
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Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Okay, so here it is. We now know the 12 players who will represent Europe in the forthcoming Ryder Cup, with captain Luke Donald naming six picks to go with the half-dozen who qualified automatically for his side. But did he get those decisions right?
Michael, James and Lewis debate that on this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast.
Who was the most contentious decision? Who might still withdraw from the match? Which players have the most legitimate case to be miffed at missing out? And is the European Tour less valuable in a Ryder Cup context than ever.
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
So, Keegan Bradley will NOT become the Ryder Cup’s first playing captain in more than 60 years. The US skipper has opted not to give himself one of his six picks for the upcoming match at Bethpage.
But is that the right call?
Michael, James and Lewis debate that decision and weigh up the merits of those he did pick… and those he didn’t.
Elsewhere, what’s next for Tommy Fleetwood now that he’s finally a PGA Tour winner and what convinced Lewis to heckle Luke Donald at the Scottish Open?
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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Europe’s Ryder Cup team is really starting to take shape, so much so that there may only be space for one more man on Luke Donald’s side - but who could that be?
On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael, James and Lewis run the rule over the three most likely contenders (and maybe a couple of outside bets).
Elsewhere, Hunter Mahan joins us to discuss his role in Happy Gilmore 2 and his new life away from the tour as a high school golf coach.
Plus, Monty impressions, the joy of power washing, and much more besides.
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Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
The countdown to the latest instalment of the Ryder Cup is well and truly on.
On this week’s episode of The bunkered Podcast, Michael and James are joined by Evin Priest of Golf Digest to preview next month’s action at Bethpage where, all things considered, Europe have to be regarded as favourites. no?
Elsewhere, the guys assess what Tommy Fleetwood has to change if he’s to get over his PGA Tour hump, plus there analysis of where LIV Golf is at as it approaches the end of its season.
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
At long, long last, Happy Gilmore 2 is here. The much-anticipated sequel to the 1996 comedy smash landed on Netflix this morning, with Adam Sandler reprising the titular role.
Michael, James and Lewis got the popcorn out and sat down to watch it the minute it dropped before recording this pod with their unvarnished, unfiltered, kneejerk reactions.
How well did it blend in all the cameos? Was it as good as the original? And did they steal the idea from Michael?!
Have a listen and decide for yourself...
(Also, Scottie Scheffler: ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’ and Best Supporting Actor Oscar front-runner.)
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
With the dust settling on Scottie Scheffler’s emphatic win at Royal Portrush, Michael, James and Lewis reflect on an epic week in Northern Ireland.
What is the new ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’s’ major ceiling? Could he challenge Tiger’s haul? Maybe even Jack’s? Or is that mental?
Also, what about Rory? How many more chances will he have to win the Claret Jug on home soil? Is the Dunluce Links now permanently on the Open rota? And is Chris Gotterup a US Ryder Cup team lock?
The guys debate all of this – plus cows, ghosts and Gary Player – on a particularly feisty, sleep-deprived ep of The bunkered Podcast.
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
There are only 18 holes left in The 153rd Open.
Scottie Scheffler has a four-shot lead at Royal Portrush and one hand on the Claret Jug. Is it all over or can Rory McIlroy reel him in and win a fairytale sixth major in front of his own people?
Michael McEwan is joined by Golf Digest’s Evin Priest to set the scene for the final day’s play and the possibility of an epic ‘Duel at the Dunluce Links’
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Death, taxes and Scottie Scheffler looking good for a win.
Those are the three certainties in life, and so it proved on day two of The 153rd Open. World No.1 Scheffler moved into pole position to win the Claret Jug after a scintillating 64 at Royal Portrush.
Will he go on to finish the job this weekend? Could Bob MacIntyre be the one to stop him? And what the hell was that Shane Lowry rules incident all about?
Michael McEwan and Lewis Fraser discuss on today’s episode of the Open Commute - the perfect way to start Open Saturday.
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Friday Jul 18, 2025
Friday Jul 18, 2025
The first round of The 153rd Open is in the books... and what a day it was!
Michael McEwan and Ben Parsons reflect on an eventful Thursday at Royal Portrush where five players are currently tied for the lead. There’s also some chat about Rory McIlroy’s performance, the big names in danger of missing the cut, and the absolutely glacial pace of play.
Spoiler alert: the guys hate six-hour rounds as much as you!
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
On today’s episode of the Open Commute, Michael is joined by Golf Digest’s Jamie Kennedy to reflect on the final practice day ahead of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.
The guys pay special attention to new R&A chief executive Mark Darbon and his first big meeting with the world’s golf media on Wednesday, in particular his thoughts on when Muirfield, Trump Turnberry and even Portmarnock might host the championship.
There’s also chat about some other interesting tweaks that have been made to this year championship – rakes feature heavily! – plus predictions as to who will hoist the Claret Jug on Sunday night.
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