Masters week 2026 is underway, and as Rory McIlroy prepares to defend the title that catapulted him into the history books, a new book is out that covers the life to date of the most interesting figure in competitive golf today.

As we celebrate the great game of golf this week, join the best-selling author, Alan Shipnuck, who talks about "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar." From his role representing the PGA Tour to his relationship with Tiger Woods, the kid from Northern Ireland is now among golf's immortals. And Alan captures it all, in this stirring account.

Fore, please. Alan Shipnuck now drivin', on "Musings on Golf."

There is no other sport where more people help others than golf. In this powerful interview, PGA of America Professional Russ Holden, the director of golf for The Warriors Journey, talks about how they welcome wounded warriors into a safe, encouraging community through golf, then stay with them long after the first tee.

Russ caddied for Bernhard Langer and started Caddy For A Cure, which offered the public the opportunity to experience a day “inside-the-ropes” at a PGA TOUR venue, caddying for a PGA TOUR player—with 100% of the proceeds going to charity.

You'll also hear from an emotional Gary Woodland after his stirring victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open, and we'll talk about why Tiger Woods has made the right decision to seek the help he desperately needs.

The stories he wrote for Golf Digest from the 1990s through the turn of the 21st Century only begin to tell the extraordinary tale of Dave Kindred, one of America's greatest sportswriters.

He is the recipient of the 2010 PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism and is a member of both the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame.

Having covered 51 Masters Tournaments, he talks about Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.

What a fabulous career he has had, and what a fantastic interview this is, with Dave Kindred on "Musings on Golf."

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mike Golic loves golf, and he and his family love to use the game to help others. Golic, who spent 25 years at ESPN after nine years in the NFL, talks about why Notre Dame is so special to him and how the 5th Annual Golic Subpar Celebrity Golf Classic next month means so much to the South Bend, Indiana community.

Join Mike as we talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Ryder Cup, Ron Jaworski, the late Coach Lou Holtz and the offensive lineman who made his NFL life a real challenge!

It has been a family affair in golf for Kevin Hammer, who has just begun a two-year term as USGA President. His Dad, Laurie, won a PGA Tour event with Ryder Cup Captain and PGA Champion Dave Stockton, then went on to a 40-year career as the PGA of America Head Professional at Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club in Florida.

Kevin, who played golf collegiately at the University of Florida, talks about the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the golf ball rollback, and the exciting USGA initiatives.

You'll also hear from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp on the six themes that have emerged as the Tour looks to overhaul itself, perhaps starting next year!

Joel Zuckerman has written 10 books, including ones about PGA of America Professionals and the legendary course designer, Pete Dye. In his new book, "Gratitude Tiger," Joel talks about how he has expressed his feelings in a unique way, by writing more than 300 Letters of Gratitude.

In addition to hearing how and why Joel has written to Rory McIlroy and an array of friends and family, you'll hear from Shane Lowry about his devastating loss at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, why the USGA is honoring Tiger Woods, and words from Rickie Fowler about being honored with an award named for Arnold Palmer.

So much to have gratitude about, in this episode of "Musings on Golf."

Among the millions of Americans who celebrated after Jack Hughes scored the Winter Olympics gold-medal-winning goal in hockey was Joe Pavelski, whose current prowess as a golfer is only bettered by his 18 seasons in the National Hockey League.

Joe was a member of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that came up short to the Canadians in the gold medal game, so this triumph was especially sweet.

Join Joe as he talks hockey at the highest level, and how he plans to defend his title at the American Century Championship on NBC Sports in July.

On the diamond, John Smoltz won 213 Major League games and saved 154 others and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot.

On the links, he has impressed the very best in our game, with Tiger Woods saying that he is the best player Tiger has seen outside of the PGA TOUR.

He's the lead analyst for Fox Sports coverage of Major League Baseball, and can he ever talk baseball and golf.

Step up to the plate, and get ready for Smoltzie, on "Musings on Golf."