The Golf Insiders 10-21-15

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Holly G kicks off the hour recapping Emiliano Grillo's win at the Frys.com Open, which was his first PGA Tour event and the first event after winning the Web.com Tour Championship. 

Brendan Sweeney, Director of Golf Media and Player Relations at French Lick Resort, Ind., and die hard Cubs fan and resident of Orlando calls in to talk about the Chicago Cubs last chance to stay afloat and make it to the World Series. Brendan recounts how a story about how French Lick, the Cubs and a St. James Cathedral in Orlando are intertwined. St James Cathedral flew the W flag at the school was on the front page of Oct. 21, 2015 Wall Street Journal.

Holly talks with former PGA Caddie and ESPN.com Senior Writer Michael Collins about his how he made it to ESPN. Michael didn't follow the traditional steps to work in the media business for ESPN. Holly asks Michael about his days caddying on the Tour. Michael tells the story about Jordan Spieth's caddy Michael Greller, a former 3rd grade teacher, and how he and Spieth got together. Collins interviewed Michael Greller and his story behind the route to Spieth's bag and the relationship between the two men.

Bernhard Lager won the San Antonio Championship for his 25th victory and tightened the lead between Langer, Jeff Maggert and Colin Montgomery.

Jeff Shain, The Island Packet, Prime Sports Network, calls in to talk to Holly G about the class of 2011 that includes the Frys.com winner Emiliano Grillo, 2015 FedEx Cup champion Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Ollie Schniederjans. Holly asks Jeff about who is the breakout player of this year. Jeff said that someone we need to keep your eyes on Patton Kizzire who finished second on the Web.com Tour.

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel calls in to wrap up the hour of intelligent golf talk. Holly asks Todd about what he took away from watching the Presidents Cup in South Korea. Lewis commented that it is nice to see golf from a different country's perspective and see how the game continues to grow globally. 

Holly asks Todd talks about Tiger's press conference and the update on Tiger's plans to take it easier and not rush himself back to the Tour this time around. Todd feels Tiger's approach after his second back surgery is a great plan. Todd tells listeners that Tiger seems to be a fallen star in the eyes of the fans/public. Fans seem sympathetic toward Tiger and have forgotten his past misgivings and they are rooting for him to make a comeback. Holly and Todd talk about Tiger possibly coming back and challenging the new foursome in golf: Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Jason Day.

Todd recently had a chance to talk with Henrik Stenson about his upcoming schedule between the European Tour and the PGA Tour and how he might shift some appearances to make sure he is in great shape heading into the major championships this season. Todd feels that Stenson may win a Major championship and will definitely finish in the top 10 and a couple of the majors this year.