Austin Smotherman is on a roll! After winning the Bank of Utah Championship and Butterfield Bermuda Championship in consecutive starts, the two-time PGA TOUR winner joins Gary Williams to discuss his remarkable run, the wild conditions in Bermuda and what these victories mean for his future.

Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter also joins the show to break down the business of professional golf and the PGA TOUR's major changes coming in 2028.

On Today's 5 Clubs:

Austin Smotherman: Back-to-back PGA TOUR victories, surviving extreme winds during the Bermuda playoff, lessons from his professional journey and the security that comes with winning.

Josh Carpenter: PGA TOUR sponsorship deals reaching $30 million annually, the future of the Championship and Challenger Series, FedEx's uncertain future and the potential for new Tour Championship venues.

DP World Tour & LIV Golf: Could former LIV players help strengthen the DP World Tour? Plus, the financial challenges facing international professional golf.

TGL: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and expectations heading into the league's third season.

Mexico Open Preview: The FedExCup top-100 bubble, players fighting for 2027 status and the next generation challenging established PGA TOUR stars.

Golf Dogs of the Week: Meet Ripley, Gunter, Smidge and Harvey!

Gary also shares his thoughts on the highly anticipated Pinehurst No. 11 and the growing collection of new golf destinations.

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Cameron Young joins Gary Williams on 5 Clubs to discuss his standout 2026 season, his memorable Ryder Cup experience at Bethpage Black, and his partnership with Justin Thomas to create a Ryder Cup-style junior golf competition with Geoff Lofstead benefiting the South Florida PGA Foundation.

Young reflects on his success at THE PLAYERS Championship, his chemistry with Chris Gotterup in team competition, the influence of his father on his career, and what makes Scottie Scheffler's approach to the game so impressive. He also shares advice for Korn Ferry Tour graduates preparing to compete against the world's best.

Later, Sandy Scott joins the show following a remarkable season that included two Korn Ferry Tour victories and a second-place finish in the points standings. Scott discusses overcoming a career-threatening wrist injury, handling pressure in contention, his time alongside Ludvig Åberg at Texas Tech, and his journey to the PGA TOUR.

Plus, Gary examines the challenges and financial opportunities facing Korn Ferry Tour graduates under the PGA TOUR's upcoming Championship Series format, highlights the East Lake Cup, and explores the incredible courses available through the AJGA Foundation's online auction.

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Austin Smotherman wins the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in a Monday playoff, and Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner joins Gary Williams on 5 Clubs to break down the finish and some of the biggest stories shaping professional golf.

Lavner shares his thoughts on LIV Golf's uncertain future, the DP World Tour's opportunity to capitalize on a changing golf landscape, and whether World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has an obligation to play more events around the world.

Plus, who has the best chance of making the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team? Lavner ranks Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Keegan Bradley.

Also on today's show:

- Austin Smotherman's dramatic playoff victory over Seamus Power in Bermuda.

- The PGA Tour's decision to shorten the event to 54 holes.

- LIV Golf's bankruptcy proceedings, executive bonuses, and player departures.

- Why 2027 could be a huge year for the DP World Tour.

- The future of the PGA Tour's fall schedule and proposed last-chance qualifying series.

- FedExCup Fall standings and the battle to secure playing privileges for 2027.

- Weekly winners from the PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA Tour Champions, and DP World Tour.

- A preview of Tuesday's show featuring Cameron Young and Sandy Scott.

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