Gary Williams is joined by Brendon de Jonge (Wagyu Filet, Golf Central Pregame) and Taylor Zarzour (The Starter) for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 golf season.

The crew reacts to Brooks Koepka’s PGA TOUR reentry — including Tiger Woods’ comments on the process, penalties, and how Koepka’s return impacts fields without taking spots away from current members. They also dive into what Koepka’s outlook could look like once he’s fully back in rhythm.

From there, it’s a big-picture debate on the Scottie Scheffler run and how close we may be to historical comparisons — plus what a Rory McIlroy vs. Scottie Scheffler duel could look like at Augusta National and Shinnecock Hills.

Later, the panel makes 2026 projections:

• Tommy Fleetwood vs. Xander Schauffele — who has the bigger year?
• Cam Young vs. Ludvig Åberg — who takes the next leap into the top tier?
• Jordan Spieth in 2026 — win potential vs. week-to-week consistency

Plus: Dogs of the Week returns, and the crew closes with picks for the Dubai Invitational and the Sony Open.

2:10 - 16:57 Brendon de Jonge

17:30 - 42:35 Taylor Zarzour

43:00 - Dogs of the week & Picks of the week

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 92)

Brooks Koepka is officially back on the PGA Tour, and the ripple effects could reshape the future of professional golf. With the new Returning Member Program creating a pathway for players like Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Bryson DeChambeau to return, Gary Williams breaks down what this means for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf moving forward.

Gary is joined by Gabby Herzig of The Athletic and Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal to examine how Koepka’s return could influence player movement, Tour strategy, and the competitive balance between the PGA Tour and LIV — and what this moment signals for the next chapter of the professional game.

Gary also talks with Jones Cup champion and SMU standout William Sides to discuss his performance at Sea Island, his path through amateur golf, and even his choice of headwear as he continues to rise in the game.

5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 92)

0:00 - 7:15 Opening thoughts on Brooks Koepka's Return

7:24 - 20:41 Gabby Herzig

21:49 - 31:35 William Sides

32:26 - 44:02 Josh Carpenter

Today’s show opens with Gary Williams breaking down the latest surrounding five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, the nine-time PGA Tour winner, and the growing speculation about a potential return to the PGA Tour, along with a wider look at the current state of the professional game.

Golf Channel analyst and eight-time PGA Tour winner Brad Faxon — a former Ryder Cup player, Walker Cup champion, and one of the greatest putters in the history of the game — joins the show to share his perspective on what Koepka’s return could mean for the sport, why Scottie Scheffler is poised to dominate once again in 2026, and his personal favorites when it comes to both golf and food.

Gary wraps up the episode with a look ahead at this year’s major championship venues and other key events that will shape the golf calendar in 2026.

0:00 - 13:52: Brooks returning to PGA Tour

14:05 - 33:12 - Brad Faxon

34:00-43:45 - Major Venues & other notable events this year

44:05 - 46:14 -Closing thoughts

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