06/13/12 The Golf Insiders - a podcast by The Golf Insiders

Host Holly G and Rich B are in the studio talking everything U.S. Open preview and the wrap up of the FedEx St Jude Classic.  Dustin Johnson won

Listen to sound bytes from Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods', Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson on their preparations for the U.S. Open.

Bob Harig, ESPN.com, calls in to talk to the team about the U.S. Open and all the story lines around it. Bob feels that Olympic doesn't usually bode well for the star players or the favorite. He wouldn't be surprised if that didn't continue with someone off the radar winning the year's second major. Players will start on Hole 1 and Hole 9 because it is closer to the clubhouse.

Holly and Rich talk about Tuck and O'Neil's upcoming Monday after the Majors event at Shingle Creek Open. www.espnflorida.com

Todd Lewis, The Golf Channel, calls in from Olympic and talks about the beauty of the area surrounding Olympic. Also about the 14-year-old boy from China, Andy Zhang, who qualified as an alternate for the U.S. Open. Then he got the call Tuesday from the USGA and accepted the invitation to play in the tournament.  Also, Dennis Miller from Youngstown, Ohio finally made the cut for the U.S. Open after 12 tries. He made it in a playoff after his ball hung on the lip of the cup and finally fell in.  Todd also talks about Casey Martin being able to play and ride a cart due to his circulatory problem in his leg. Also, a lot of other stories at Olympic.

Jeff Babineau, Editor Golfweek, calls in to talk to Holly and Rich from the U.S. Open.  Jeff talks about some of the "other" notable golfers and their chances at the Open. Jeff feels that players need a lot of heart to play the course because of its difficulties. If they miss a shot or two, not to let it get them down. The trio talks about Phil Mickelson's chances and the fact that he is a U.S. Open five-time runner up there needs to win one to complete his resume'.

Jeff Shain, Orlando Sentinel, calls in to wrap up the show from Olympic and talks about the inland fog coming in from the ocean and the moisture in the area even though there won't be any rain to speak of, according to the forecast. Jeff talks about Graham McDowell and his chances after missing a few cuts of late. Also Ricky Fowler's chances and how well he has been playing of late with the exception of shooting in the 80s.

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