07/27/11 The Golf Insiders - a podcast by The Golf Insiders

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Host Holly G and Rich Bianco are in the studio talking about local golfer Sean Gorgone, Sweetwater Country Club Pro, who placed second at the NFPGA Professional National Championship at World Woods Golf Club July 26 and is trying to qualify for the Nationwide Tour.

ESPN.com's Bob Harig calls in to talk to the duo about Tiger Woods' firing of caddie Steve Williams. Steve had came back from New Zealand figuring that Tiger would be playing and when Tiger didn't the opportunity to caddie for Adam Scott arose. Bob also discusses The Greenbrier Classic and the changes to the course since Stuart Appleby shot a 59 last year and went on to win the event.

The team talks to Global Golf Post's Brian Hewitt about golfers abroad, like Canadian Pro Adam Hadwin, playing on a sponsor's exemption, who finished tied for fourth at the RBC Canadian Open. Brian also talks about the sport of golf "getting over Tiger Woods" with focus on Rory McIlroy, and Rickie Fowler. The trio also talks about the Women's British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links and how Yani Tseng will do? Brian comments on the poor scheduling on the Champions Tour having two major tournaments back to back. Holly mentions the LPGA scheduling their Majors so close together this season. Northern Islanders success on the PGA Tour of late.

Golf Channel's Todd Lewis calls in to talk about Sean O'Hair's win at the RBC Canadian Open and the upcoming Greenbrier Classic.Todd comments on the fact that a lot of the golfers are playing in the final events of the regular season gearing up for the FedEx Cup playoffs.

Orlando Sentinel's Jeff Shain wraps up the show talking about Tiger's parting ways with Steve Williams and the fact that he has one more change to his game. Odd that he would want to fire his right-hand man after 13 years and Stevie's potential replacement.

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