Hawk & Purk: Recent Episodes
Hawk & Purk
Longtime golf writers John Hawkins and Mike Purkey are combining their six decades in the industry to bring you Hawk & Purk, a weekly podcast known for its unparalleled insight, unfiltered opinions and some of the game’s biggest names as guests.
Hawk and Purk return from a lengthy hiatus and find plenty to talk about as the PGA Tour winds to a close
Jon Rahm’s dazzling birdie-birdie finish puts a bow on one of the best national championships in the 21st century—a tournament with a little bit of everything.
Hawk and Purk size up the field—and the San Diego ballpark itself—in the the first national championship held at Torrey Pines since Tiger Woods’ unforgettable victory in 2008.
Hawk and Purk have plenty to say regarding the unprecedented disqualification of Jon Rahm, who was forced to withdraw at Muirfield Village after building a six-shot thru 54 holes.
Hawk and Purk review a memorable and historic PGA Championship won by Phil Mickelson, who became the oldest player ever to win a major title.
Hawk and Purk discuss all things related to this week’s action on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, where the PGA will be played for a second time—and for the second time in May.
Rory McIlroy ends an 18-month winless stretch in Charlotte, although Hawk & Purk clearly disagree on what they saw and what it means.
The longtime swing coach and CBS analyst dissect the changing world of golf on television—changes many would say are for the worse.
Hawk and Purk take a deep dive into Hideki Matsuyama’s first major title—a tournament defined largely by all the failure around him.
Special guest Bob Bubka joins Hawk and Purk to talk about the biggest disappointments and surprises through 36 holes.
Hawk and Purk review all the key issues and top players on the eve of the 85th gathering at Augusta National.
Amid a wall-wall Euro invasion, Justin Thomas prevails over Lee Westwood to win the PGA Tour’s premier prize. Hawk & Purk give it to you straight.
Hawk & Purk serve up a filter-free preview of this week’s Players Championship, at TPC Sawgrass, golf’s ultimate love-it-or-hate-it venue.
Hawk & Purk pile it on with a month’s worth of reflections—a mere five weeks before the 2021 Masters.
Hawk & Purk kick off 2021 with a bang, as Patrick Reed’s latest rules skirmish overshadows his victory at Torrey Pines.
Hawk & Purk employ the clearest of vision to assess 2020, identifying the biggest newsmakers and grading their performances in this most turbulent of golf seasons.
Hawk & Purk assess the good, bad and unusual to emerge from the 84th Masters, won last week by Dustin Johnson.
Hawk & Purk dissect the effects of playing the tournament in November, the DeChambeau factor, the unprecedented two-tee start and where the game’s biggest names stand on the eve of a tradition unlike any other.
Is Patrick Cantlay a top-10 player? Do Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm look flawed heading to Augusta National? Does Tiger Woods have any chance of defending his Masters title? Hawk & Purk have answers.
After warming up with a bit of Buy or Sell, Hawk & Purk sniff around some of the game’s more interesting news items.
Longtime network announcer and swing instructor Peter Kostis discusses the phenomenon of Bryson DeChambeau and how Augusta National might play for a Masters in November.
There were plenty of storylines from Winged Foot; Hawk and Purk discuss the dominant performance by Bryson DeChambeau, the demise of Matthew Wolff and the week’s biggest disappointments.
Hawk & Purk burrow though the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking with a buy-or-sell mentality and an unlimited budget. Who gets left on the shelf? You might be surprised.
Hawk & Purk both take strong exception to the ramifications emerging from the Tour Championship, where the man who shot the lowest score didn’t “win” the tournament.
Hawk & Purk review the second FedEx Cup playoff event—which featured one of the greatest finishes you’ll ever see and a U.S. Open-like set up—and take a peek at the regular-season finale in Atlanta.
Hawk & Purk assess Dustin Johnson’s overpowering performance in the FedEx Cup playoff opener and pore over the big names that didn’t advance.
Hawk & Purk dive headfirst into the three-week dollar derby known as the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Hawk & Purk discuss a compelling PGA Championship, won by Collin Morikawa over a star-studded leaderboard that provided plenty of storylines.
This week’s PGA Championship is the first of seven majors to be played over the next 11 1/2 months. Hawk & Purk provide some perspective on this busy stretch
It’s time to get serious, golf fans, as Hawk & Purk cast an eye on the stretch of big events over the next two months and wonder why so many big names are coming up small.
Jon Rahm hopped into the World Ranking’s No. 1 spot in the world with his victory at the Memorial, but it was the wiggle of his ball on the 16th hole Sunday evening that has everyone talking.
Hawk & Purk review Collin Morikawa’s second career victory—thanks to some sloppy play by Justin Thomas down the stretch—and discuss Tiger Woods’ first start since February.
Hawk & Purk mix it up with longtime Golf Digest senior writer Guy Yocom, who offers his takes on Bryson DeChambeau, CBS, and back-to-back tournaments at Muirfield Village.
Hawk and Purk discuss Dustin Johnson’s 21st PGA Tour victory and NBC’s reacquisition of the U.S. Open from Fox.
Hawk & Purk discuss the terrific finish at Hilton Head and address a report that this year’s Ryder Cup will be pushed back to 2021.
Hawk & Purk discuss the return of pro golf after a three-month hiatus and preview this week's tournament at Colonial.
Pro golf’s most underrated analyst joins the fellas to discuss a variety of topics, offering his usual mix of wry humor and poignant wisdom
Hawk & Purk ruminate over why Tiger vs. Phil II was far better than the 2018 debut but was it more entertaining than the Seminole match a week earlier?
Hawk & Purk preview the Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson “encore” and look back on the charity skins game at Seminole.
Hawk & Purk discuss the risks of resuming the PGA Tour season during the second week in June—and compare the Tiger-Phil match to the Seminole fourball later this month.
Veteran PGA Tour caddie Kip Henley makes an encore appearance on Hawk & Purk. This time, he’s unarmed and very dangerous.
Hawk & Purk pick apart pro golf’s plan to resume play this summer, one that doesn’t include a British Open but will feature a postseason without a legitimate regular season.
They don’t come any more comical or candid than longtime PGA looper Kip Henley, a southern storyteller with a pretty sharp game of his own
Seventeen PGA Tour wins. Nine Ryder Cups. Two sub-60 rounds. The 2003 U.S. Open. Now that Furyk has joined the fellas for a chat, we can say he’s done it all.
Golf’s ultimate voice of reason shares his thoughts on everything, from his messy departure at CBS to how to hit a quality fairway-bunker shot.
The longtime CBS golf analyst and former tour pro reminds us why he was one of the game’s most interesting and colorful characters.
Hawk & Purk discuss the dwindling significance of the World Golf Championships and the lack of essential star power at so many PGA Tour events.
Hawk & Purk look back on Riviera and ahead to the Florida swing, scratching their heads over the health of Tiger Woods/Brooks Koepka and another puzzling performance from Rory McIlroy.
Hawk & Purk dish on an array of topics as the PGA Tour gathers in Los Angeles for the final stop on the West Coast swing.
Hawk & Purk assess the personnel changes at CBS and give their first impressions on the recent USGA/R&A distance study.
Hawk & Purk size up the latest attempt to form a world golf tour and look back on Tiger Woods’ first start of the calendar year.
Birthday boy Jack Nicklaus and relative whippersnapper Tiger Woods are among the featured subjects in the latest edition of Hawk & Purk
Hawk & Purk ponder a boiling feud between longtime members of golf’s journalistic establishment and the game’s new-age constituency.
Hawk&Purk kick off the new year with some observations on the Tournament of Champions and the season in general.
Hawk & Rude reflect on 2019, which featured some history from You Know Who and plenty more to file away in the memory vault.
The Hawk is joined by guest host Jeff Babineau to discuss the upcoming matches in Australia and 2019 in general.
Plugged-in writer Adam Schupak joins the Hawk & Rude Podcast to discuss Tiger, Hero World Challenge, Presidents Cup, CBS, Michelle Wie, the fall season, pro golfers in shorts, slow play, Lee Trevino and Tour bosses.
Hawk & Rude are joined by Armen Keteyan, co-author of the 2018 book “Tiger Woods,” which provides an unfiltered, comprehensive look at the life of an American icon.
Longtime instructor/golf sage Billy Harmon joins Hawk & Rude to discuss his remarkable life and memorable times.
Hawk & Rude examine the Official World Golf Ranking and discuss who’s too high, who’s not high enough, and why such a system is important to pro golf.
Hawk & Rude are joined by longtime golf writer Mike Purkey to discuss Rory McIlroy’s latest win, plus more on the shakeup at CBS.
Hawk & Rude recap Tiger Woods’ record-tying 82nd PGA Tour triumph and examine CBS’ decision to part ways with Gary McCord and Peter Kostis.
Hawk & Rude catch up on some recent talking points in pro golf, leading with Brooks Koepka’s unwillingness to acknowledge a rivalry with Rory McIlroy.
Author Kevin Robbins joins the Hawk & Rude Podcast to discuss his new book, “The Last Stand of Payne Stewart / The Year Golf Changed Forever,” as we approach the 20th anniversary of Stewart’s death.
Hawk&Rude welcome World Series of Poker mainstay Dewey Tomko, a professional gambler known for his big-money golf games and (literally) million-dollar putts.
Hawk&Rude are joined by Action Network senior writer Jason Sobel to discuss the effects of legalized gambling on pro golf.
One of pro golf’s most candid and knowledgeable players, now a PGA Tour Champions veteran, offers his unfiltered take on everything Hawk & Rude throw at him.
Hawk&Rude dive into a potpourri of topics—from golf’s latest version of a youth movement to whether an aging legend should serve as a player/captain.
Ex-PGA Tour pro Ken Green, a five-time winner from 1985-89, meets with Hawk & Rude and does nothing to diminish his status as one of the greatest quotes in golf history.
Schauffele or Finau? Rahm or Cantlay? How about Woods? Spieth? Hawk&Rude take a long look at golf’s biggest stars as the new decade approaches.
Hawk&Rude examine Rory McIlroy’s Tour Championship triumph and go soup to nuts in their review of the 2019 FedEx Cup playoffs.
Longtime PGA Tour rules official Jon Brendle meets with Hawk&Rude to discuss the slow-play dilemma and ponder potential solutions.
Hawk & Rude offer a comprehensive analysis of yet another reprisal of the slow-play issue, this time featuring young star Bryson DeChambeau.
When a six-time major champion comes on your show, it’s best that you do more listening than talking.
Hawk & Rude reflect on Brooks Koepka’s latest conquest and marvel at the 62-year-old machine known as Bernhard Langer.
Hawk & Rude serve up some piping hot takes on the 148th British Open, won by Irishman Shane Lowry in a cakewalk.
Hawk & Rude pick apart the 148th British Open though 36 holes, and as is often the case, find plenty to chew on.
Veteran scribes Hawk & Rude size up the field at next week’s British Open by holding their first major championship draft. Seven picks apiece, plus full analysis on what one might expect at Royal Portrush.
Hawk&Rude are joined by longtime swing instructor David Leadbetter, who has coached Michelle Wie for almost two decades, to discuss Wie’s latest physical setback and overall career.
Hawk&Rude discuss player-caddie relationships while reflecting on Jordan Spieth’s behavior at the U.S. Open, and spend a few minutes on the future of Rickie Fowler.
Hawk&Rude cover all the bases with flair aplenty in reviewing the 119th U.S. Open, won by Gary Woodland in a thriller over Brooks Koepka.
Hawk & Rude size up this week’s U.S. Open, which returns to Pebble Beach and features perhaps the best collection of storylines in...?
Hawk & Rude review Phil Mickelson’s record-setting collection of runner-up finishes at the United States Open
Hawk & Rude recall some of their favorite national championships while adding some behind-the-scenes flavor to the mix.
Hawk & Rude discuss a medley of topics with longtime sportswriter Ed Sherman, who covered golf for the Chicago Tribune during the Tiger Woods dynasty.
Hawk & Rude break away from the beaten path to discuss a variety of topics, including their dream scenario for next month’s U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
It wasn’t the prettiest finish in golf history, but Brooks Koepka’s fourth major title in less than two years featured lots of interesting moments. Hawk & Rude dissect the week at Bethpage.
Hawk&Rude break down the year’s second major: who’s hot, who’s not, and why Tiger Woods won’t be going back-to-back.
Hawk&Rude are joined by former PGA Tour executive Ric Clarson in a discussion about the decline of both tournaments in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Hawk & Rude are joined Golf Channel insider Rex Hoggard to discuss the latest headlines in the topsy-turvy world of pro golf.
As one would expect, public reaction to Tiger Woods’ 15th major title has meandered to comical extremes. Hawk&Rude step in to separate fantasy from reality.
Hawk&Rude examine every angle Tiger Woods’ historic Masters triumph—his fifth W at Augusta National and 15th major title overall.
McIlroy? Woods? Spieth? Hawk & Rude tell you everything you need to know (with their usual flair) on the eve of the year’s first major.
Hawk & Rude continue reflecting on the year’s first major with thoughts on four of the best: 1995, 1996, 2005 and 2011.
Hawk & Rude tear into the debacle involving Sergio Garcia and Matt Kuchar at the WGC-Match Play.
Hawk & Rude kick off their run-up to Masters week by reliving three of the best tournaments they covered: 2004, 1998 and 1997
Hawk & Rude discuss this week’s WGC Match Play, reflecting on the good and bad over the event’s 20-year history.
Hawk & Rude discuss an exciting Players won by Rory McIlroy, who picked up his 15th PGA Tour win seven weeks before his 30th birthday.
Hawk & Rude mix past and present while discussing the Players’ return to March after a dozen years in May.
Hawk & Rude are joined by Golf Digest’s Guy Yocom to reflect on the career of legendary golf writer Dan Jenkins, who passed away at age 89.
Hawk & Rude ruminate over TigerWoods’ attempt to reclaim greatness—and take a stab at explaining the flurry of “older” winners at recent Champions Tour events.
Hawk & Rude take on a variety of subjects, including golf’s most pervasive problem: pace of play.
Hawk & Rude ponder the selection of Steve Stricker as 2020 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, to be announced Wednesday, and review the new movie “Caddieslack,” starring Matthew Kuchar.
Hawk & Rude ponder Phil Mickelson’s 44th PGA Tour victory and another squandered 54-hole lead by Paul Casey. Why can’t some guys finish?
Hawk & Rude pick apart Sergio Garcia’s latest behavioral lapse in Saudi Arabia—and theorize as to why the European Tour didn’t impose additional sanctions.
Hawk & Rude relive their days covering West Coast events, but only after weighing in on the Haotong Li fiasco.
Hawk & Rude are joined by longtime swing coach Hank Haney, who discusses former client Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, among other topics.
Hawk & Rude kick off 2019 with the sparks flying and opinions frying. This hardly your run-of-the-mill look at the year ahead.
Hawk & Rude discuss the upcoming changes to the Rules of Golf with USGA official Craig Winter.
Hawk & Rude discuss the year's biggest stories and dissect the "trending" factor among the game's top players.
Golf historian Martin Davis joins Hawk & Rude...and drops a couple of opinionated bombshells you might not believe.
The 14-time PGA Tour winner joins Hawk & Rude to discuss a variety of subjects with his usual mix of wisdom and candor.
Hawk & Rude share stories on Charles Howell III, who won for just the third time in 17 years last week at Sea Island, and preview the upcoming Woods-Mickelson match.
Hawk & Rude chat with swing instructor Chris O’Connell, who helped turn Matt Kuchar into one of America’s most consistent players.
Hawk & Rude chat with GolfChannel.com’s Randall Mell about a recent cheating incident in the LPGA’s Q Series, and examine the ongoing scourge of slow play.
Hawk & Rude discuss the $20 asking price on the paid-for-TV match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
The longtime commentator and newly appointed NBC golf analyst joins our tandem for an insightful, 25-minute Q&A.
With Johnny Miller retiring after 30 years as NBC’s lead golf analyst, Hawk & Rude discuss the hiring of Paul Azinger and TV golf in general
Hawk & Rude examine another fractious aftermath from the latest U.S. Ryder Cup loss, as 2016 hero Patrick Reed becomes the lead goat
Hawk & Rude sift through the rubble of yet another U.S. Ryder Cup loss and wonder what it will take for the Americans to even reach level ground with the Euros.
Hawk & Rude review Day One at the 42nd Ryder Cup, which saw the U.S. grab a 3-1 lead, then disintegrate in foursomes to an opportunistic European squad.
Hawk & Rude recap Tiger Woods’ first win and five years and look ahead to this week’s gathering in Paris, where the U.S. will try to end its 25-year overseas losing streak.
Hawk & Rude throw a few punches at the just-announced FedEx Cup changes...and do a little sparring themselves.
Hawk & Rude discuss Keegan Bradley’s victory at sloppy Aronimink, Jim Furyk’s final Ryder Cup pick and Justin Rose’s ascension to No. 1 in the World Ranking.
Hawk & Rude ponder the at-large selections of U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk and his counterpart, Euro skipper Thomas Bjorn.
Hawk & Rude find plenty not to like about the Tiger vs. Phil pay-per-view match in November, all while sizing up Mickelson’s dwindling chances of making the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Hawk & Rude dive into the year’s final major, where Brooks Koepka won his third major in six starts, fending off a Sunday charge from Tiger Woods.
Hawk & Rude are joined by 2000 PGA Championship runner-up Bob May, who looks back on his epic duel with Tiger Woods in one of the most memorable finishes in golf history.
Hawk & Rude discuss the PGA Tour’s final trip to Akron and mull the landscape heading into PGA week.
Hawk & Rude review British Open Sunday, which produced one of the more suspenseful final rounds in recent years. Talking points include winner Francesco Molinari, Tiger Woods and defending champion Jordan Spieth.
Hawk & Rude examine the first 36 holes at Carnoustie. Two very
different weather days, an emerging leader board—and the No. 1 and
2-ranked players headed home. What's coming this weekend?
Hawk & Rude share their lasting impressions on the year’s third major, serving up anecdotes and observations you won’t hear anywhere else.
Hawk & Rude share their lasting impressions on the year’s third major, serving up anecdotes and observations you won’t hear anywhere else.
Hawk & Rude review a suspenseful finish in Connecticut and look forward to Tiger Woods’ return to action this week in D.C.
Hawk & Rude size up the 118th U.S. Open and have differing views on a number of topics, notably the USGA’s handling of the tournament
Hawk & Rude discuss the national championship's return to highly
regarded Shinnecock, which has crowned Hall of Fame types in each of
its previous stints as host. Dustin Johnson is the favorite. Can he
pick up his second U.S. Open title in three years?
Hawk & Rude discuss Woods' latest hot and cold performance and assess his chances at the upcoming US Open.
In this installment of the Hawk & Rude podcast, they discuss the
recent Supreme Court decision that will clear the way for legalized
sports betting—and how much impact it might have on the PGA Tour
Once upon a time, the Byron Nelson was the first big post-Masters event on the PGA Tour schedule, drawing premium fields in the heart of spring. After some lean years, the tournament gets a fresh start--at a stunning new venue.
Hawk & Rude size up Webb Simpson's runaway victory and examine Tiger Woods' latest performance in a week long on distance and short on drama.
The Hawk & Rude podcast is hosted by longtime golf journalists John Hawkins and Jeff Rude—two independent thinkers who offer a unique brand of unfiltered insight. Both covered the PGA Tour for decades, including lengthy stints at national magazines, and co-starred on the Golf Channel’s “Grey Goose 19th Hole” in 2009 and 2010.
In this episode, Hawk & Rude examine the facts and expose the fallacies of this week's Players, the PGA Tour's flagship event.