The Golf Insiders 06/04/14

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Rich Bianco is joined in studio by guest cohost Jeff Shain, PGATour.com, while Holly G is in Atlantic City for the International Network of Golf Spring Conference. 

Jeff and Rich cover Hideki Matsuyama winning his first PGA Tournament, the Memorial, after beating Kevin Na in a playoff. Jeff points out that Kevin Na had to wait so long and he probably didn't think he would even be in a playoff. Mentally the wait affected his snap hook drive off the tee.

Rich's tip of the month is to tag your golf bag.

Jeff and Rich talk about the upcoming Fedex St Jude Classic with defending champ Harris English. Winning a week before the U.S. Open  

Todd Lewis, Golf Channel, calls in to talk to the duo about the Phil Mickelson and playing the FedEx to help warm up for the U.S. Open. Also Mickelson is caught up in an investigation by the FBI for accusations of insider trading practices. Todd feels that we need to let the facts play out and see what actually happened. 

Todd says that Memphis might be the 3rd most difficult course on the PGA Tour so he doesn't foresee any birdie barrages. Jeff adds that the FedEx seems to be a nice extra "at bat" for some guys prior to the U.S. Open.

Jeff also talks about Dustin Johnson's choice to the play his fifth consecutive tourney before the U.S. Open.

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, is the first digital golf magazine calls in and talks about heading to the Curtis Cup before making his trip to North Carolina for both the men's and women's U.S. Opens. The United States is the defending champ of the Curtis Cup and will be competing against the best amateurs in from Great Britain/Ireland. 

Steve mentions that there are 23 teenagers in the upcoming U.S. Women's Open this year, which 3 already have 7 LPGA titles as well as 1 major championship.

Michael Collins, Sr. Writer and Video talent for ESPN, calls in to wrap up the show talking about Phil Mickelson's FBI investigation and that it might be a good thing? Michael says that if Phil hits a bad shot it might not be as bad as talking to the FBI given the situation.

Look for Michael Collins' in "Quiet Please" video coverage on ESPN.com. He also has upcoming videos talks about how Keegan Bradley's caddie got his nickname. Also upcoming Dave Pelz's incredible backyard, a ride in the blimp and the men's and women's U.S. Open from North Carolina.