The Golf Insiders 04-22-15

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Holly G and special guest co-host Jeff Shain from PGA Tour.com, are in the studio back on their regular Wednesday night talking about Jim Furyk's win at the RBC Heritage. Jeff said that it was the 10th time when Furyk had the lead in final round, but this time he was actually able to convert it into his 17th victory on the Tour. He beat Kevin Kisner in a playoff.

Ken Davis, volunteer tournament co-chairman, calls in to talk to Holly and Jeff about a charity tournament coming up May 3 at Alaqua Country Club. The Orlando Senior Help Desk. The Senior Help Desk helps enrich senior's lives and assistance family members who are faced with aging family members. 

Orlando’s Senior Help Desk is a free service providing information to help navigate the senior maze. Whether it is a question concerning housing, health care, social concerns or anything regarding seniors in the Orlando / Central Florida area.

Holly asks Jeff about his new endeavors working with the Prime Sports Network. Jeff has a weekly golf podcast at 8 pm Wednesday's.

Furyk's win at the RBC Heritage in Harbor town marked his 17th win on Tour, that includes a major championship and a close call on a second major. Jeff revisited Furyk's unfortunate errant shot on 16 that cost him a possible second major championship years ago. He lost to Jason Dufner at the PGA Championship in 2013. and has finished second twice at the U.S. Open.

Jeff pointed out that Furyk's game is well-suited for Harbor Town and that is why he played so well, but he's 

at a disadvantage in wide open courses like this week's course at a tournament.

Holly asks Jeff about the play of Jordan Spieth over the past 7 months. Jeff stated that he feels Spieth is the best golfer in the world over the past seven months, especially with everything that Spieth has accomplished. He won 3 tournaments on 3 continent. 

Damon Hack, The Golf Channel, calls in to talk to Holly and Jeff about the Furyk and Friends Golf Tournament charity event in Jacksonville, Fla., that Damon and Furyk took part in on Monday in Ponte Vedre the day following the RBC Heritage. 

Holly asks Damon his take on Jordan Spieth's success at such a young age. Damon says that Spieth he tries to learn from others like Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Brandel Chamblee. "He isn't out there playing like he knows everything about the game, instead he is all about improving his game.

With Spieth's success, Holly, Jeff and Damon discuss the future of pro golf and talk about this new generation of pro golfers and how some of them aren't fazed by the big moments. "If you think about it, Jordan has only played 8 professional rounds at Augusta and he finished second last year and won this year.  

Terrie Purdum, Southern Golf Central Magazine, wraps up the hour speaking with Holly and Jeff about the 16 years she has been in business publishing Florida Golf Central, (now Southern Golf Central). Terrie is asking listeners and readers to send in photos of fathers playing with their sons for the upcoming Father's Day issue. Over the years Terrie and her staff have covered more charity events in the area than any other publication. Now they have expanded to become Southern Golf Central and online their e magazine has a circulation of more than 180,000.